HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 1, 2007 E-14AGENDA ITEM E7014
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Adopt ResolutionAuthorizing the City Manager tnAllocate a Combined $39,971 in
Public Benefit Program Funds to Extend For OneYear the Lodi LivingWise Program
and the Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Project and Execute Contracts With the Resource
Action Programs(LodiLivingWlse Program)andThe Rahus Institute (LodiSolar
Schoolhouse Project) to Assist in Coordinating These Educational Programs (EUD)
MEETING DATE: August 9, 2007
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDEDACTION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Ci Managerto allocate $39,971 from
the Lodi Public Benefits Program fund to extend for one year the Lodi
LivingWtse Program and the Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Project, and
authorize the City Managerto execute contractswith Resource Action Programs (Lodi LivingWlse Program) and
The Rahus institute (Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Project) to assist in coordinating these educational programs.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Lodi Electric Utility has provided a pair of unique and engaging educational
programsfor Lodi students and educators since 2002. Under California
law, all electric service providers in the state must maintain a Public
Benefits Program, incorporatingfour major elements: 1)assistance for low-income customers, 2) renewableenergy
resources& technologies, 3) demand-sidemanagementlenergy efficiency, and 4) energy research. These two
educational programs are categorized as energy efficiency (LodiLivingWise Program) and renewable energy
resources (Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Project), Below is a description of the two programs:
> LodiLivingWise Proctram: Nearly 2,000 Lodi studentsand their families have participated in this program since
2003. The program provides students and educators at Lodi area schools with a useful tool that demonstrates
energy and water conservation. The budget for the 2007-2008 school year (Lodi fiscal year) is $19,971
For the 2007-2008 school year, Lodi Electric Utility stems once again proposing to provide437 energy and water
conservation kits to & grade students throughout Lodi. Each kit contains compact fluorescent lamp, an Electro
luminescent (energy efficient) Night Light, a low -flow showerhead, faucet aerators, a water leak test for toilets,
Teflon tape, tape measure, air temperature monitor, an energy efficiency CD-ROM game, tips on energy/water
conservation, and specific ways to weatherizelinsuiate the home. Once the kits are delivered to the classroom, and
the teacher has received their training packet, students are instructed on how/why to implementthe contents of the
kit at their home. There are pre -installation and post -installation course discussionsthat are provided to the
instructorsto ensure that the students are fully engaged in the project. After the students have installed the
contents of their kit at home, an assessment is produced by Resource Action Programs staff to determine projected
energy and water savings associated with the installation of the various energy/water conservation measures. To
"kickoff" the project, an Electric Utility staff member visits each classroom to reinforce the significance of the project
and discuss the importance of energy/water conservation.
While the project educates students on the importanceof energy/water conservation it also complements the
energy education curriculum mandated by the State of Califomiafor all a through 6'i' grade students. Teacher
feedback continuesto indicatethat our program is an excellent "fit"for portions of theirmath, science and or energy
education curriculum. The LodiLivingWise Programwas implemented in sixteen (16) sixth -grade classrooms
throughout the community during the 2006-2007 school year.
APPROVED: i
—Mrig. City Manager
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the City ManagertoAllowrte a Combined $39,971 In Public Benefit Program Funds to
Extend For One Year the LodiLtvingWise Program and the Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Project and Execute ContractsWith
the ResourceAction Programs (LodiVvingWise Program) and The Rahus Institute (LodiSolar SchoolhouseProjecl to
Assist in Coordinating These Educational Programs (EUD)
August 1,2007
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> Lodi Solar Schoolhouse PmWt Since 2002, over a thousand Lodi students have been involved in one aspect cr
another of this project. The Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Pmjecf is aimed at educating students in grades 3 through 12
regarding the importanceof renewable energy resources, like the sun and wind, and the critical role these energy
resourceswill most likely have on theirfuture.
To assist in implementing this program, Electric Utility staff has in the past utilized and want to continue with the
professional services of The Rahus Institute. a not-for-profit organization based in Martinez, California. Forthe
2007-2008 school year (and Lodi fiscal year), the Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Project will have several key elements,
including: the 2008 Lodi Solar Olympics (the event, held on the second Saturday in May at Lodi High School,
involves over 400 area students; the students create model boats and cars, fountains, ovens, and homes, all
powered by solar), the Solar Schoolhouse Summer Institute (provides funding for twD Lodi educators to attend a
week-long renewable energy resource training camp). presentations on clean energy at the Lodi Energy Smart
Workshop events, and delivery of the new DVD/book entitled 'Teaching Solar to area educators. In addition, The
Rahus Institutestaff will provide in -classroom presentationswhere requested, as well as ongoing consulting
services to Lodi Electric Utility staff regarding solar and wind energy issues.
As isthe casewith the LodiLivingWise program, the Lock Solar Schoolhouse Project complementt the energy
education curriculum mandated by the State of Califomia, allowing numerous Lodi educators to fulfill this
educational requirement.
Byway of this Council action, ElectricUtility staff is recommending approval of these Public Benefit Program funds
for both aforementioned projects, as well as the approval of the attached contracts with 1) Resource Action
Programsto assist in administeringlimplementing the LodiLivingWise Program, and 2) The Rahus Instituteto assist
in administeringlimplementing the Lodi SolarSchoolhouse Project. As both f ins have provento provide excellent
service to the City of Lodi over the past semml years, the Electric Utility Department respectfully requests that the
Lodi City Council dispense with going out to bid pursuant to Lodi Muniapal Code 3.20.070,and authorize the City
Manager to execute professional service contractswith these fins Ahus extending the programs out for the 2007-
2008 fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING: 164605 —Public Benefits (Demand-side Management)- $19,971
4648- Public Benefits (Renewable Energy Resources) - $20,000
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George F. Morrow
Electric Utility Director
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Attachments
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-155
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ALLOCATE PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAM
FUNDS TO EXTEND THE LODI LIVINGWISE PROGRAM AND
THE LODI SOLAR SCHOOLHOUSE PROJECT FOR ONE YEAR;
AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS WITH THE RESOURCE ACTION PROGRAMS
AND THE RAHUS INSTITUTETO ASSIST IN COORDINATING
THESE PROGRAMS
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby
authorizes the City Manager to allocate a combined $39,970.90 in Public Benefit
Program funds to extend for one year the Lodi LivingWise Program and the Lodi Solar
Schoolhouse Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute contracts with the Resource Action Programs (Lodi LivingWise Program) and
The Rahus Institute (Lodi Solar Schoolhouse Project) to assist in coordinating these
educational programs.
Dated: August 1, 2007
hereby certify that Resolution No. 2007-155 was passed and adopted by the
Lodi City Council in a regular meeting held August 1,2007, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Katzakian, Mounce,
and Mayor Johnson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS —None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None
ANDI JOHL
City Clerk
2007-155