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Attachment 1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON REQUESTING TO BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ENERGY COUNCIL AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE ENERGY COUNCIL WHEREAS, the Energy Council was formed to more effectively develop and implement programs and policies that reduce energy demand, increase energy efficiency, advance the use of clean, efficient and renewable resources available in the region for the benefit of the Energy Council member agencies and their constituents; and WHEREAS, the Energy Council assists its members by seeking funding to advance the objectives listed above and help create climate resilient communities, strengthening staff capacity, providing technical expertise, and offering a monthly forum for the sharing of best practices; and WHEREAS, the Energy Council Technical Advisory Group provides ongoing input to staff on the development of funding proposals and the implementation of programs; and WHEREAS, Energy Council has successfully secured and administered energy-related grants and contracts totaling $24 million since its formation in 2013; and WHEREAS, Energy Council represents Alameda County jurisdictions within the Bay Area Regional Energy Network and serves as the Independent Administrator for the East Bay Energy Watch; and WHEREAS, there are opportunities to continue and expand the types of energy efficiency programs through multiple funding sources, including regional/state/federal agencies, investor owned utilities and private foundations; and WHEREAS, becoming a member of the Energy Council will benefit the City of Pleasanton in providing greater competitiveness in obtaining funding, access to specialized energy related technical expertise and services, and assistance to strengthen local staff capacity; and WHEREAS, no debt, liability, or obligation or obligation of the Energy Council shall constitute a debt, liability or obligation of City of Pleasanton pursuant to Government Code section 6508.1 and the terms of the agreement; and WHEREAS, new jurisdictions may join the Energy Council upon: (1) filing a resolution requesting membership; (2) receiving approval of that request from the Energy Council Board; and (3) signing the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the Energy Council (a copy of which is attached hereto as Attachment A). NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 1. Submits this resolution as a request to join the Energy Commission.