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Discussion followed regarding enforcement of the ordinance, compliance rate, changing the behavior of mall shoppers, exemptions for Certified Farmers Markets that are registered organic, compliance by restaurants, focus on retail stores and the number of uses for reusable bags in order to "break even". 14. Presentation by Alameda County on Community Choice Aggregation program Tom Kelly, KyotoUSA, presented a report regarding the Community Choice Aggregation program and a technical study that was recently concluded. He addressed Community Choice Energy, background, partnership with PG&E, benefits of the program, potential advantages, growth of the program in California, success of the programs to date, financial performance of the programs and risks. Mr. Kelly reported on the status and results of the technical study, the JPA agreement, phases and goals going forward. He added that the technical consultants reviewed three scenarios and presented details of each including a comparison of rates, results of a sensitivity analysis, macroeconomic impacts, and technical study conclusions and the project timeline. In response to an inquiry by Mayor Thorne, Mr. Kelly commented on opportunities to opt out of the program. Mayor Thorne commented on a prior Energy Committee and their challenges in being able to provide competitive rates. Discussion followed regarding the makeup of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA). the governing board, voting shares, rates, public participation, requirement of an annual audit, and examples of renewable energy. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Mr. Kelly reported that PG&E will pay customers, at a retail rate, for solar excess power/electricity they export to the grid. At her request, he provided examples of renewable energy and reported that large hydro energy would come from outside California. Councilmember Narum commented on setting rates and the need to modify the way they are set. Councilmember Pentin asked Mr. Kelly to clarify the specifics for opting out of the program and Mr. Kelly stated that customers may opt out of the programs at any time. Once someone opts out. they must do so for a minimum of a year. Councilmember Pentin inquired how the price of renewables will be affected in the future. Mr. Kelly addressed the expanding market and the decreasing price of renewables. Mayor Thorne opened the item for public comment Catherine Brown, Environmental Scientist, representing the East Bay Green Power Alliance, commented on her participation on the Steering Committee and referenced the Technical Study that was recently completed. She spoke in support of the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program and commented on the uniqueness of the Tri-Valley. She reported that the City's climate is very conducive to roof-top solar and reported that the JPA is not yet set and there is opportunity to effect that decision. She encouraged Council to keep local job creation in mind when considering the CCA. She hoped that the City will decide to join. Eloise Hamann, Member of the Steering Committee and representing the East Bay Green Power Alliance, encouraged the City to join the JPA and spoke in support CCA. She noted that renewable energy is the future and that Cities and local governments are working to solve the nation's problems. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 June 21, 2016