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to join EBCE, however, if Pleasanton withdraws from the Joint Powers Authority (JPA), costs may be incurred. She recommended that Council authorize the City to join the EBCE CCA and direct staff to initiate a timeline of formal actions by Council to achieve the objective in the calendar year 2021 and said next steps for EBCE would include conducting its internal technical analysis, allow their Board to review the technical analysis and consider Pleasanton's membership and vote on a Resolution to include Pleasanton. Once approved, EBCE would update the JPA and file and amended implementation plan to the CPUC before the end of the year. Beginning in 2020, a member of of the Council is entitled to a seat on the EBCE Board of Directors and community outreach would begin, with enrollment in EBCE most likely begin in spring 2021. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Mr. Reda clarified the weight-based voting and governance structure of the EBCE. Director of Operations Services and Utilities Yurchak clarified that an individual customer could opt-out of EBCE they can rejoin PG&E but would need to stay with them for one year. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Mr. Reda clarified the JPA is required to give multiple options alongside the 100% renewable. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Ms. Utilities Yurchak clarified there are no startup costs and that there is interest from EBCE to have all Alameda County cities join. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Mr. Reda clarified that EBCE clarified the numbers listed in the presentation and that residents can move between choices online. Alex DiGiorgio, East Bay Community Energy, confirmed that MCE invoked the superpower vote, but it was not successful in changing the outcome of the original decision. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Ms. Yurchak advised the City could make a designation of which power service it offered to its residents, but it is recommended that Pleasanton go with Bright Choice and give residents the choice to opt-up. She also clarified that programs for low-income residents will continue with EBCE and it will automatically be carried over. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Energy and Sustainability Coordinator Reda advised that EBCE is pegging their rates to PG&E. Mayor Thorne invited public comment. Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty expressed his support of Pleasanton joining the EBCE. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Supervisor Haggerty advised that EBCE does turn a profit, but as a non-profit, those monies will go into reserves and making sure that reliable sustainable energy is available for residents. The following spoke in support expressed support for Pleasanton to join the EBCE. Cathy Gabor, Terry Chang, Susanna Chau and Kyoko Takayama. Alex DiGiorgio, East Bay Community Energy, thanked the staff for their thorough analysis. Mayor Thorne closed the public comments and expressed his support for the item. Councilmember Pentin expressed his support for the item and believes it is the right thing for Pleasanton to do at this time. City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 September 17,2019