Resolution 14420CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO.14420
AUTHORIZING THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA
GOVERNMENTS TO ACT AS LEAD APPLICANT FOR A
CALIFORNIA COMPREHENSIVE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
RETROFIT GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda 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 Alameda has committed to the Alameda County
Climate Protection Project and embarked on an ongoing, coordinated effort to
reduce the emissions that cause global warming, improve air quality, reduce
waste, cut energy use and save money. The City of Alameda is committed to
reducing community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 25% below the 2005
baseline by 2020; 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 non-profit entities to
apply for funds on behalf of eligible local governments; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda is eligible for SEP funding under the
California Energy Commission's SEP Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda has collaborated with the Association of
Bay Area Governments (ABAG) to submit a regional application to implement
the energy efficiency projectis described in Exhibit A for the purpose of
qualifying for SEP funds from the California Energy Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda has considered the application of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to the approval of the energy
efficiency project(s) described in Exhibit A.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City of Alameda finds that the
approval of the energy efficiency project(s) described in Exhibit A is a "project"
under CEQA that is exempt under California Code of Regulations, Title 21,
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 if recommended for funding by the
California Energy Commission, the City of Alameda authorizes ABAG to accept
a grant award on its behalf a nd to enter into all necessary contracts and
agreements, and amendments thereto, on its behalf to implement and carry out
the projectls described in Exhibit A; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Alameda recognizes
StopWaste.Org as the lead local implementer for the projectls described in
Exhibit A for all of the local governments in Alameda County, and that ABAG as
the fiscal agent, will disburse the funds to StopWaste.Org to implement and
carry out the projectls described in Exhibit A.
Exhibit A
Retrofit Bay Area
Summary of proposal submitted to the California Energy Commission on
December 27, 2009 (SEP2)
Description of Proposed Program
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is collaborating with the Bay
Area's eight counties to establish a comprehensive residential single - family and
multifamily building retrofit program (Retrofit Bay Area) 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 109 local governments, ABAG has submitted a proposal to the
California Energy Commission's State Energy Program (SEP) to request $10.75
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 1, 2010 to March 31, 2012. The ARRAISEP
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 deliver high
quality, cost - effective retrofit services. The program has a goal of retrofitting
15,000 single - family homes and 2,000 multifamily units in the region, and
creating 1, 739 jobs.
Retrofit Bay Area will complement existing and planned local retrofit activities,
including the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing districts that
enable homeowners to finance energy efficiency retrofits and renewable energy
improvements through assessments paid via their property taxes. This ABAG
program will leverage and complement other local, regional and federal funding
sources for energy retrofits, including anticipated grant funds from the State
Energy Program's Municipal Financing Program (known as SEP 1) and the
federal Retrofit Ramp -Up program.
Program Participants and Roles
Participant
Association of Bay Area Governments
Role
Lead, fiscal agent and contract
administrator
Alameda County (StopWaste.Org) and Regional tasks and local retrofit
Sonoma County (Sonoma County program implementation
Transportation Authority)
Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, Local retrofit program implementation
San Mateo, Santa Clara and Solano
Counties
Bevilacqua Knight, Inc., Build It Green Regional and local implementation
and California Building Performance assistance, quality assurance and
Contractors Assn. reporting
StopWaste.Org Role
Retrofit Bay Area allocates $2,831,786 to StopWaste.Org to manage specific
local and regional tasks through StopWaste.Org's Green Packages program.
Green Packages, a green retrofit program for existing buildings and landscapes
in Alameda County, is supported by Alameda County and all 14 of its cities.
Green Packages consists of a set of verifiable standards and specifications to
be used for financing and conducting energy efficiency retrofit projects. These
standards will be supported with professional training of retrofit contractors,
quality assurance mechanisms, systems for tracking and evaluating results, and
a comprehensive consumer outreach campaign.
Local jurisdictions in Alameda County have already committed to funding the
core Green Packages tasks. The table below fists additional Green Packages
tasks that StopWaste.Org anticipates will be funded through the ARRAISEP 2
grant program.
Green ARRA /SEP 2 Grant
Packages Funds
Program Local Regional StopWaste.Org
Elements Task Details
Standards & $85,186 Integrate Green Packages into
Resources PACE districts, coordinate funding
sources and city programs,
establish countywide bulk
purchasing program
$127,400 Develop multifamily Green
Packages, establish regional bulk
purchasing program
Green ARRA /SEP 2 Grant
Packages Funds
Program Local Regional StopVVaste.org
Elements Task Details
Capacity $555,056 Offer additional orientation
Building & workshops for contractors and
Green Jobs building inspectors, conduct a
g p
analysis and develop workforce
training plan, update single - family
training curriculum, launch
contractor program and conduct
outreach, sponsor trainings in
county, provide rebates for Building
Performance Institute certification,
provide training scholarships for
residents of economically
disadvantaged areas.
$306,550 Develop multifamily curriculum and
training for contractors, develop
real estate training and advocacy
program, develop multifamily asset
manager tools
Marketing &
Outreach
$'1, 080, 000
$398,560
Quantification $68,644
Accountability
$210,390
Implement cou ntywid a media
campaign and social
marketing /community -based
outreach strategies, develop
retailer channel for delivering
energy retrofits, offer homeowner
do -it- yourself package, conduct
multifamily property owner
outreach
Conduct regional market surveys
and focus groups, create templates
for local media campaigns, conduct
and monitor regional media
relations /PR, develop retailer
channel for delivering retrofits
Provide accountability and
progress reports to funders
Integrate projects into GreenPoint
Rated tracking system and climate
calculator, develop multifamily
quality assurance plan and
verification procedures
Funds $1,788,866 $1,042,900 Total: $2,831,786
Green ARRA /SEP 2 Grant
Packages Funds
Program Local Regional StopWaste.Org
Elements Task Details
Requested
1, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda during the Regular
Meeting of the City Council on the 3rd day of February, 2010, by the following vote to
wit:
AYES: Councilmembers deHaan, Gilmore, Matarrese, Tam
and Mayor Johnson - 5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of
said City this 4th day of February, 2010.
Lara Weisiger, ty Clerk
City of named