HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 10-26RESOLUTION 10-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
APPROVING AN ELIGIBLE PROJECT OPTION FOR THE SILICON VALLEY CLEAN
ENERGY GRANT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is a nonprofit public agency that provides
communities with electricity from renewable and carbon -free sources at competitive rates; and
WHEREAS, SVCE Noncompetitive Member Agency Grant Program is available, which will distribute
$3.5 million of excess revenues among its thirteen member agencies for projects that support building
or transportation electrification and energy resilience at municipal or community facilities, and for
community engagement and education efforts related to electrification and climate change; and
WHEREAS, for one or more eligible projects, the Town may receive up to $155,736 in funding, and
the deadline to submit the SVCE Grant application is February 13, 2026; and
WHEREAS, if an application identifying at least one eligible project is not submitted by this deadline,
the Town may forfeit the available grant funding; and
WHEREAS, on October. 23, 2025, staff discussed various eligible projects with the Environmental
Initiatives Committee, including purchase of electric vehicles to replace existing combustible engineer
trucks, installation of electric vehicle chargers at Corporation Yard and Purissima Park, Town Hall and
Council Chambers HVAC electrification, and community outreach programs; and
WHEREAS staff also discussed the potential project options with the SVCE team, who advised that
the Town should submit one project, or no more than two projects, with the grant application, particularly
because a separate agreement is required for each approved project; and
WHEREAS, based on SVCE's guidance, staff identified two priority project options (Option 1:
purchase of two electric light-duty trucks and Option 2: Town Hall and Council Chambers HVAC
Upgrade) that meet the program criteria and for which staff have a sufficient understanding of the
proposed budgets and timelines; and
WHEREAS, to streamline the grant process, staff recommend that the City Council consider selecting
one option for submission with the SVCE Grant application, thereby requiring execution of only one
grant agreement with SVCE; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of two electric light-duty trucks, anticipated to cost around $160,000, would
largely be covered by the SVCE Grant funds, and any balance would be covered by the Vehicle and
Equipment Replacement Reserve; and
WHEREAS, the Town Hall and Council Chambers HVAC electrification upgrade is estimated to cost
between $300,000 and $350,000, any additional cost beyond the SVCE Grant amount of $155,736 would
need to be funded through Facilities Replacement Reserve or CIP/General Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills that:
1. The purchase of two electric light-duty trucks (Option 1) is .approved as an eligible project
option for the Silicon Valley Clean Energy Noncompetitive Member Agency Grant
application; and
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2. The City Manager is authorized to execute the grant agreement with Silicon Valley Clean
Energy.
The above and foregoing Resolution passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos
Hills at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: BHATEJA, TYSON, SWAN, TANKHA
NOES: MOK
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
BY:
aj ivhate" a, Mayor
ATTEST:
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TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
Phone: (650) 941-7222
Fax: (650) 941-3160
www.losaltoshills.ca.gov
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CALIFORNIA
Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Policy
Approved by City Council — 3/21/16
Code Sections:
There is.no Municipal Code reference that stipulates requirements for vehicle and equipment replacement.
Intent•
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for replacement of vehicles and equipment in the City's fleet.
The replacement program is based on estimating the useful life of vehicles and equipment with consideration of
age, mileage (or hours), and usage. Those vehicles scheduled for replacement are reviewed and analyzed for
condition, cost, usage, safety history, and operating performance. Some vehicles or equipment may be replaced
earlier than scheduled to ensure that operational needs are met; others may be replaced later than scheduled to
accommodate budget limitations taking into consideration the vehicle's condition.
Policy:
The following serves as a general guideline for replacing vehicles and equipment based on usage, age, operating
costs, and downtime. Adjustments in time or miles will be made to replacement criteria for individual units as
conditions warrant:
COMPACT/INTERMEDIATE CARS
COMPACT/STANDARD PICKUPS
TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINE
TRUCKS WITH AERIAL LIFTS
BACKHOE
TRACTORS
AIR COMPRESSOR
TOWED CHIPPER
MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT,
GENERATORS, AND TRAILORS
13 YEARS/100,000 MILES
13 YEARS/100,000 MILES
13 YEARS/100,000 MILES
13 YEARS/100,000 MILES
15 YEARS/5,000 HOURS
15 YEARS/5,000 HOURS
13 YEARS/5,000 HOURS
13 YEARS/5,000 HOURS
5-15 YEARS/5,000 HOURS
2026-02-03