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THE CITY OF 8 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 8 pLE ASANTON® February 16, 2010 Operation Services TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PLEASANTON TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION'S STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (SEP 1 AND SEP 2) SUMMARY City staff has been working with neighboring cities, county agencies, and regional organizations to secure funds made available from the State Energy Programs (SEP) being administered by the California Energy Commission. Two primary program components include SEP 1, which allows local governments to form assessment districts that enable property owners to install renewable energy and energy efficient improvements on their properties and pay for the improvements over time consistent with AB811, and SEP 2, which implements the California Comprehensive Residential Building Retrofit Program intended to create jobs and stimulate the economy through a comprehensive program to implement energy retrofits in existing residential buildings. The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) is coordinating the SEP 2 grant program for Alameda County and the other eight Bay Area counties as part of Bay Area Retrofit. In addition, Staff is recommending adoption of resolutions that will enable the City to participate in these programs. RECOMMENDATION 1. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing Sacramento County to Act as Lead Applicant for a Municipal Financing Program Grant on Behalf of the City of Pleasanton (Attachment 1). 2. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Association of Bay Area Governments to Act as Lead Applicant for a California Comprehensive Residential Building Retrofit Grant on Behalf of the City of Pleasanton (Attachment 2). FINANCIAL STATEMENT Participation in these grant applications will not require a commitment of City funds. Also, because other entities will administer the grant funds, staff administrative costs will be minimal.