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Councilmember McGovern questioned and confirmed that 50% of the transportation CO2e levels originate from state highways. She worried that highway improvements resulting in increased volume would only add to this problem further and asked if AB32 and SB375 requirements take into account what lies within city limits. Ms. Lora explained that those strategy elements are still evolving. Councilmember Sullivan added that SB375 tries to address the transportation issue through land use planning which should ultimately result in fewer vehicle miles travelled. Councilmember McGovern acknowledged that transit-oriented development may result in lesser emissions than other development but maintained that building of any kind increases emissions. She noted that if highway CO2e levels were not included, Pleasanton would be in an excellent position to meet AB32 requirements. Mr. Fialho concurred and added that SB375 also encourages use of renewable energy, building efficiencies, and other activities identified by the report. The Committee on Energy and the Environment will be tasked with identifying these activities and developing a work plan for the Council to consider. Councilmember McGovern noted that the aquatic center represents tremendous energy consumption and asked if increasing the use of solar in CIP projects has been considered. Mr. Fialho said staff plans to discuss acity-wide PV strategy in the upcoming weeks. He introduced Director of Operation Services Daniel Smith. Mr. Smith reported that the City has several efficiency initiatives and explained that the aquatic center has already experienced retrofits such as variable frequency drop-drive pool pumps and different types of gas and electrical generators. Councilmember McGovern asked for a detailed report on those initiatives. Mr. Smith identified the city's largest electrical users as Well 8 at the Corporation Yard and Wells 5 and 6 next to Alisal School, and explained that solar retrofits are being considered for each. The City's fleet is also transitioning to hybrid vehicles with six in place currently and another three on order. Mayor Hosterman said she is in the process of interviewing applicants for Committee on Energy and the Environment and anticipates that appointments will be made soon. Mayor Hosterman noted there were no speakers Councilmember noted that historically there has been substantial planning but poor implementation and stressed the need to implement this committee as the highest priority so that it may return to the Council with plans. Councilmember Thorne asked that the Council and the Committee remember that there are other aspects to consider aside from what ICLEI has given them and also to carefully consider the cost benefit analysis of all plans. Councilmember Sullivan added that there are multiple grants in this area that the city has not been taking advantage of. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 March 3, 2009