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In response to Mayor Brown, Councilmember Arkin clarified she would like it heard earlier because she <br /> is pulling the item on the public's behalf and there will be public speakers. <br /> Mayor Brown agreed to hear Item 3 as Item 16. <br /> CONSENT CALENDAR <br /> Mayor Brown opened the public hearing. <br /> Jocelyn Combs advised Item 14 is an opportunity to point out that the Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2.0 <br /> will have an option to purchase either hybrid or electric vehicles. She noted there are ways the City can <br /> help achieve its CAP 2.0 goals through regular business. <br /> Mayor Brown closed the public hearing. <br /> In response to Councilmember Testa, Interim City Manager Brian Dolan confirmed the five Pleasanton <br /> Police Department (PPD) patrol cars being purchased are neither hybrid nor electric. <br /> In response to Councilmember Testa, Director of Operations and Water Utilities Kathleen Yurchak <br /> clarified the vehicles being replaced are specified as unleaded gas vehicles and not hybrid models. She <br /> confirmed several City vehicles are hybrid and advised staff will review this in the future after a full fleet <br /> assessment. Part of the reason for not making these vehicles hybrid is the potential purchase delays <br /> due to a shortage of vehicles and lengthy manufacturing time. She explained the vehicles were put to <br /> bid as unleaded gas vehicles and the City cannot deviate from the bid. <br /> In response to Councilmember Testa, Police Chief David Swing reported area agencies are testing <br /> other vehicle models including a Tesla in the City of Fremont. He advised PPD would like to remain <br /> with a gas combustion motor for this purchase with the understanding technology will improve over <br /> time. He noted the next vehicle order will provide another opportunity to evaluate other fuel options. <br /> Councilmember Testa noted she wants PPD to have the best vehicles possible and the hybrids got <br /> great reviews. She advised she is uncomfortable approving non-hybrid vehicles with CAP 2.0 on the <br /> Agenda tonight. She expressed hopes that hybrid vehicles were better vetted. <br /> Mayor Brown stated she is appreciative Chief Swing is testing hybrid vehicles. Interim City Manager <br /> Dolan advised CAP 2.0 includes a program to evaluate the entire fleet but explained the process will <br /> review servicing capabilities and infrastructure needs to support major changes to the fleet. He noted <br /> implementing the program will allow the City to start every purchase search with vehicles the City can <br /> service. <br /> In response to Councilmember Testa, Interim City Manager Dolan clarified he was speaking specifically <br /> of electric cars and noted the City is not ready for them yet. There are hybrid vehicles in the City's fleet. <br /> In response to Councilmember Arkin, Director Yurchak clarified the City's hybrid vehicles are not Code <br /> 3 pursuit vehicles but rather pool vehicles used by other City departments. She advised the City would <br /> require more time to study hybrids to ensure the models meet the needs of patrol officers. <br /> Councilmember Arkin agreed hybrid and electric vehicles should be considered in the future after this <br /> purchase. <br /> Councilmember Narum moved to approve the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 3 and <br /> incorporating the amendment to Item 12. Councilmember Balch seconded the motion. <br /> City Manager <br /> City Council Minutes Page 2 of 18 December 21. 2021 <br />