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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF December 7, 1999 To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Approval: Henry T. Garcia, City Manager From: Kathy A. Kivley, Assistant to the City Manager Subject: Clean Cities Program Memorandum of Understandi Date: November 30, 1999 BACKGROUND In March 1996, Southern California Associations of Government (SCAG) region was designated by the US Department of Energy (DOE) as a Clean Cities Region. As a Clean Cities Region it is SCAG's responsibility to promote, among other related issues, the use of alternative fuel vehicles and developing the infrastructure related to the use of alternative fuels. The DOE Clean Cities Program serves as an umbrella to structure and achieve the goals and programs of the Energy Policy Act, and to coordinate objectives of government and other federal directives such as the Clean Air Act. As part of this process the City of Colton completed a form indicating to SCAG our participation regarding our recent purchases of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV). Completion of the survey form is important to SCAG and demonstrates the progress made in this region. DISCUSSION /ANALYSIS The City of Colton is not currently a member of the Clean Cities Program. Although there are many reasons to become a designated Clean Cities member, including fulfilling the requirements of legislative and executive directives, the doors that open to new funding opportunities are significant. For example, the 1999 State Energy Program earmarked $2.7 million to fund proposals coming from Clean Cities that would do any of the following: • Deploy alternative fuels school bus technologies • Allow for the use of advanced battery applications in electric transit buses • Promote energy efficiency in heavy duty vehicles Promote the development of refueling infrastructure • Promote the acquisition of AFVs in fleets that enable 100% penetration. In order to be designated as a Clean Cities member, it is necessary for the City of Colton to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SCAG. The MOU promises to promote and accommodate the on-going acquisition and use of AFVs, which the City has and is already participating in through the purchase of compressed natural gas and electric vehicles. By executing this agreement the City of Colton would join the other San Bernardino County cities of Big Bear, Montclair, Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga. FINANCIAL IMPACT There are no costs associated with entering into this MOU. Item #19