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Councilmember Narum reported EBCE held a special Board meeting last Friday specifically to approve this resolution. She stated CPUC will start hearings on the proposed NEM 3.0 either later this week or next week. She advised a lot of work was done on the EBCE resolution after other cities showed interest. She stated she cannot support excluding the word "high" from Section 2(iv) as requested by Mr. Tregub because it would eliminate all fees while the goal of NEM 3.0 is to find a sustainable balance to promote rooftop solar. She advised EBCE does have programs to help communities of concern get solar. Councilmember Narum expressed pride in EBCE getting the comprehensive resolution done despite having member cities of diverse thoughts. She stated she is fine with other suggestions from Mr. Tregub but opposes the change he suggested for Section 2(iv) as it differs from what came out of EBCE. Councilmember Narum moved to approve the resolution with the incorporation of the two other suggestions from the email Mr. Tregub sent them if others are so inclined. Councilmember Balch stated he does not have more expertise than EBCE. He advised he is a solar customer. He stated he understands the differences with including the word "high." He advised EBCE has been a partner with the City on implementing things like this and he is inclined to support them. He seconded the motion. In response to Mayor Brown, Interim City Manager Dolan stated he has a copy of Mr. Tregub's email. Assistant to the City Manager Hopkins stated Section 2(i) would change "low- and moderate-income" to "moderate-income and below" and Section 2(ix) would change "low-income" to "lower income." Councilmember Narum confirmed she is fine with these two changes. Councilmember Arkin made a substitute motion to approve the resolution with the edits to Section 2(i) and Section 2(ix), plus excluding "high" from Section 2(iv). She stated "high" is undefined and can always change in the future and they want to be sensitive to those with lower incomes and fixed incomes attempting to save costs by adding solar panels to their rooftops. Councilmember Balch stated his challenge is not knowing what helps to increase rooftop solar and whether EBCE's inclusion of"high" helps the goals. Councilmember Arkin stated other cities have made this modification. She stated they want to encourage solar and promote going to a clean energy future. She advised this will be sent to the CPUC hoping to strengthen the NEM 3.0. Councilmember Arkin confirmed she does not want any monthly fees whatsoever. Councilmember Narum declined to amend her motion. She advised the substitute motion has not yet been seconded. Councilmember Testa seconded the substitute motion. Councilmember Balch stated he does not know which is better. Mayor Brown agreed. Councilmember Arkin noted they cannot define "high monthly." Councilmember Balch stated EBCE wrote this and he is relying on their expertise. Councilmember Narum reported Mr. Tregub spoke at the EBCE Board meeting's public hearing and enthusiastically supported the resolution. She noted the EBCE resolution contains the language he is City Council Minutes Page 15 of 18 December 7, 2021