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<br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 <br />TITLE: <br /> <br />AGREEMENT WITH EDWARD K. <br />AGHJAYAN FOR ENERGY CONSULTING <br />SERVICES <br /> <br />APPROVED <br />o As Recommended <br />o As Amended <br />o Ordinance on 1st Reading <br />o Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />o Implementing Resolution <br />o Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />J <br /> <br />~<1d <br />CI MANAGER <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />\JiRECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the attached <br />agreement with Edward K. Aghjayan in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for energy <br />consulting services subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City <br />Manager and City Attorney. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />There are a number of opportunities for energy efficiency programs available <br />through Southern California Edison and through the State of California. To <br />take advantage of the available programs, staff is proposing to contract with <br />Edward K. Aghjayan, a consultant with experience in managing multiple energy <br />programs, to assist in evaluating and implementing various energy efficiency <br />programs. <br /> <br />The City is currently part of an energy efficiency partnership with Southern <br />California Edison that is expected to continue through 2011. In addition the <br />City will be developing a strategic energy and climate protection plan and is <br />currently evaluating community aggregation alternatives now possible through a <br />change in state law. Staff recommends the proposed agreement with Mr. Aghjayan <br />to assist staff in developing and implementing these programs. <br /> <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br /> <br />There is no environmental impact associated with this action. <br /> <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br /> <br />Funds are available in the Public Works Administration activity for contractual <br />services (account no. 101-601-6291). <br /> <br />A~ <br /> <br />~ames G. Ross <br />. . Executive Director <br />Public Works Agency <br /> <br />~ <br /> <br />APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: <br /> <br /> <br />~\~'\\.~~t' A )~1~ ~, <br />Francisco Gutierrez <br />Executive Director <br />Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency <br />250-1 r <br />