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BACKGROUND In July, 2008 the City Council established the Committee on Energy and the Environment (Committee) to advise on energy and environmental ssues, strategies, program development, and opportunities for energy and water conservation The duties of the Committee include supporting the City's General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Council priorities as they relate to energy and the environment This includes developing measurable strategies, assisting with outreach events, and providing input on proposed programs and ordinances related to prudent use of natural resources On March 17, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No 15-736 to extend the term of the Committee on Energy and the Environment until April 30, 2016, which also included extending current Committee member terms for an additional twelve months On February 16, 2016, the City Council adopted Resolution No 16-829 (Attachment 1) to extend the term of the Committee on Energy and the Environment until April 30, 2017, which also included extending the current Committee member's term for an additional twelve months DISCUSSION City Resolution 08-234, which originally established the Committee, provides that the City Council may extend the term of the Committee beyond its initial two years (including any extensions) based on an assessment of needs and responsibilities Based on the level of support and involvement the City has received from the Committee, staff finds value in extending the ad hoc Committee for two and half years to coincide with the City Council's upcoming two-year Work Plan Over the next two and half years, the Committee will focus on the projects pending City Council approval through its priority setting process in March 1 Expansion of the Recycled Water Distribution System 2 Develop a Water Conveyance, Conservation and Diversification Portfolio Policy 3 Drought/Water Conservation Strategies 4 Potable Reuse Feasibility Study in Collaboration with Regional Agencies 5 Implement Citywide Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program 6 Initiate Local CCA Feasibility Study To date, the Committee has focused on development of the Climate Action Plan, ordinances regarding single use plastic bags and foam containers, rezoning to allow for vertical access wind turbines, commercial and residential energy programs, energy and water conservation efforts, public outreach and education, natural resource management and fleet replacement programs, drought and water conservation strategies and Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project The Committee remains open and committed to assisting the City in meeting State legislative requirements, while supporting the City's General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Council priorities Page 2 of 3