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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />AUGUST 21, 2018 <br />TITLE: <br />PUBLIC HEARING — ORDINANCE <br />IMPLEMENTING EXPEDITED STREAMLINED <br />ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS <br />PERMITTING PROCESS <br />{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,3; 5,2) <br />CI MANAGER <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1 r Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />. ❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />FILE NUMBER <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code regarding streamlined <br />permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations to be in compliance with California <br />Assembly Bill 1236 (AB1236). <br />DISCUSSON <br />In 2015, Assembly Bill 1236 (AB1236) amended the California Government Code (Section <br />65850.7) by declaring electric vehicle charging stations a matter of statewide concern. AB1236 <br />mandated all cities in the State of California to adopt consistent statewide standards with a goal <br />of achieving the timely and cost-effective installations of electric vehicle charging stations, <br />removing regulatory obstacles, and minimizing costs to encourage the widespread use of such <br />charging stations. <br />The Planning and Building Agency's current solar streamlining process, including expedited plan <br />review and permitting for solar energy systems, has been very successful, as implemented in <br />compliance with AB2188 and AB1414. With the proposed implementation of AB1236, the <br />integration of additional streamlining elements for electrical vehicle charging stations will further <br />the City's goals of continuing to support and inspire energy efficient and cost-effective <br />conservation alternatives. <br />The proposed Ordinance will amend Chapter 8, Article XVII, of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, to <br />include: new definitions, directing the City's Building Official to develop consistent expediting <br />processes including a checklist of requirements associated with electric vehicle charging stations, <br />requiring specific standards and compliance with all life -safety requirements, establishing for the <br />acceptance and approval of applications electronically, and authorizing the City's Building Official <br />to administratively approve an application to install electric vehicle charging stations through the <br />issuance of a building permit. <br />75A-1 <br />