Resolution 2010-09
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
AUTHORIZING THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
(ABAG) TO ACCEPT AND EXPEND GRANT FUNDS ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY OF GILROY FOR RETROFIT BAY AREA
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy recognizes that it is in the interest of the local, regional,
state, and federal agencies to stimulate the economy; create and retain jobs; reduce fossil fuel
emissions; and reduce total energy usage and improve energy efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy has committed to an ongoing, coordinated effort to
reduce the emissions that cause global warming, improve air quality, reduce waste, cut energy
use and save money.; and
WHEREAS, State Energy Program (SEP) funds are available through the California
Energy Commission's SEP Funding Opportunities for grants to eligible local governments for
cost-effective energy efficiency projects; and
WHEREAS, the SEP allows for public agencies or nonprofit entities to apply for funds
on behalf of eligible local governments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy is eligible for SEP funding under the California Energy
Commission's SEP Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy has collaborated with the Association of Bay Area
Governments (ABAG) to submit a regional application to implement the energy efficiency
project/s described in Exhibit A for the purpose of qualifying for SEP funds from the California
Energy Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gilroy has considered the application of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the approval of the energy efficiency projects described
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in Exhibit A.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Gilroy
that in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City Council
finds that the approval of the energy efficiency projects described in Exhibit A is a "project"
under CEQA that is exempt under California Code of Regulations, Title 14, sections 15301
(repairs and minor alterations to existing facilities), 15302 (replacement or reconstruction of
existing structures and facilities), 15306 (information collection), 15308 (actions to protect the
environment), 15309 (inspections), and 15322 (training programs) because the project would
develop standards for resource conserving and energy saving retrofits of existing structures in
conformance with existing building codes; train contractors, homeowners and other building
professionals; encourage participation in the green retrofit program; provide rebates for tested
and certified retrofit projects; and monitor and evaluate environmental performance of projects;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Gilroy authorizes ABAG to accept a
grant award on the City's behalf and to enter into all necessary contracts and agreements, and
amendments thereto, on the City's behalf to implement and carry out the projects described in
Exhibit A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City of Gilroy recognizes the County of Santa
Clara as the lead local implementer for the projects described in Exhibit A for all local
governments in Santa Clara County, and that ABAG as the fiscal agent, will disburse the funds
to Santa Clara County to implement and carry out the projects described in Exhibit A.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 15th day of March, 2010 by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBERS: ARELLANO, BRACCO, DILLON,
GARTMAN, TUCKER, WOODWARD and PINHEIRO
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
APPROVED:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-09
Exhibit A: Retrofit Bay Area
Comprehensive Residential Building Retrofit Program
Summary of gront proposal submitted by ABAG to the California Energy Commission on
December 21,2009
Description of Proposed Program
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is collaborating with eight Bay Area counties
to establish a comprehensive residential single-family and multifamily building retrofit program
that leverages regional cooperation and funding while enabling autonomy at the local level. The
proposed ABAG program aligns with local, regional and national goals of promoting economic
vitality through an increase in green jobs, reducing U.S. oil dependency through increases in
energy efficiency and deployment of renewable energy technologies, and reducing greenhouse
gas emissions.
On behalf of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and
Sonoma Counties, ABAG submitted a proposal to the California Energy Commission's State
Energy Program (SEP) to receive $10.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) grant funds administered by the U.S. Department of Energy. This grant program, known
informally as SEP 2 to distinguish it from three other elements of California's SEP program, runs
from February 11, 2010 to March 31, 2012. The ARRA/SEP 2 grant funds would be used by
ABAG program participants to carry out local and Bay Area-wide consumer outreach and
education campaigns and workforce development activities that will accelerate demand for
home energy retrofits and expand the regional building industry's capacity to delivery high-
quality, cost-effective retrofit services.
To achieve these goals, Retrofit Bay Area has identified a set of three core program objectives:
1. Provide Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing to address the high upfront
cost of retrofits, which enables homeowners to finance energy efficiency retrofits and
renewable energy improvements through assessments paid via their property taxes.
2. Demonstrate more effective marketing and outreach methods to inform and
motivate property owner participation.
3. Streamline participant, contractor, and administration processes to reduce the high
transaction costs and build a quality "green" workforce.
The ABAG program thereby will complement existing and planned local retrofit activities.
Program Participants and Roles
Participant
Association of Bay Area Governments
Alameda County (StopWaste.Org) and Sonoma
County (Sonoma County Transportation
Authority)
Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San
Mateo, Santa Clara and Solano Counties
Bevilacqua Knight, Inc., Build It Green and
California Building Performance Contractors
Association
Role
Fiscal agent and contract administrator
Regional tasks and local retrofit program
implementation
Local retrofit program implementation
Regional and local implementation assistance,
quality assurance and reporting
The County of Santa Clara's Role
The County of Santa Clara has represented the interests ofthe County and its cities in working
with ABAG to develop a regional energy program and is working with the cities to develop a
countywide element that will become the Santa Clara County Residential Retrofit Program
(SCCRRP). If grant funding is awarded to ABAG, Santa Clara County will receive more than
$1,950,000 for the SCCRRP to implement local efforts to promote energy audits and retrofits
for the residential sector in all the cities and unincorporated areas of the County.
The County is providing a grant process for nonprofits, businesses, housing agencies, utilities
and consulting firms to provide energy audits to the residential community. The SCCRRP will
consist of a suite of environmental programs and information, including PACE financing options,
that will be uniformly packaged, marketed and presented to County constituents. The energy
audits are expected to stimulate interest in comprehensive home retrofits such as added
insulation, weatherization, heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades, new windows
and energy efficient appliances, resulting in significant reductions in energy and water
consumption.
The nearly $2 million that will be available for the SCCRRP will fund two County staff positions
and various programs. ABAG is seeking to facilitate 17,000 retrofits in the Bay Area during the
grant cycle, with an average of 20% energy reduction. Based on the County having 26% of the
population of the eight participating counties, the SCCRRP will aim for 4,359 retrofits. It is
projected that this work will result in 446 new jobs, $1.7 million saved in energy costs for
homeowners, 100 billion reduction of BTU, and $43.8 million spent in the County.
The SCCRRP will not change the permitting or building inspection processes within the County,
and will seek to inform and educate residents on steps that they can take to reduce their
energy consumption and water usage. Residents who participate in the program and have
energy audits performed on their homes will be encouraged to implement the steps
recommended by the energy audit and upgrade their home to be more energy efficient and to
consume less water.
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I, SHA WNA FREELS, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do hereby certify that the
attached Resolution No. 2010-09 is an original resolution, or true and correct copy of a city
resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a regular meeting of said Council
held on the 15th day of March, 2010, at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Official Seal of
the City of Gilroy this 17th day of March, 2010.
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