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Agenda Item 8.

City Council Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/03/2017
FROM:	Bill Gallardo

Subject:

Adopt an Ordinance adding Chapter 14.06 of the City of Brea Municipal Code by setting forth an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations as required by AB 1236

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt the ordinance for second reading by title only which sets forth an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, consistent with new State legislative mandates.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION

In 2015, the State of California adopted Assembly Bill 1236 (2015, Chiu, Codified as Government Code Section 65850.7), which requires local jurisdictions with a population less than 200,000 residents to adopt an ordinance to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations on or before September 30, 2017.

An electric vehicle charging station is any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station which delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle. AB 1236 additionally implements the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

The directed permitting process includes the establishment of a checklist containing objective requirements for the installation of an electric vehicle charging station and a process for electronic submittal of permit applications. The content of the checklist requires the permit applicant to check the features of the existing electrical service such as rating in amperes, system voltage, connected or calculated load, spare capacity in amperes, voltage and ampere rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, circuit rating of the electric vehicle supply equipment, location of the electric vehicle supply equipment, if ventilation is/or is not required, and clearances of the charging equipment to comply with all applicable building and fire safety laws. The checklist also assists the applicant in confirming that the location of the electric vehicle supply equipment will comply with any vehicle clearance requirements in the City’s Codes. The State notes that the City’s checklist may be based on the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

Staff recommends the attached ordinance be introduced for first reading, consistent with the requirements of State Government Code Section 65850.7. The ordinance provides for an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations for Brea. Most of the procedures, such as electronic submittal of plans are currently in place and comply with the requirements of the Assembly Bill. Building & Safety Division currently issues the EV permits over the counter and by adding the requirements of this mandate will further enhance our services to our business community and residents.

This Item was taken to council for first reading on September 5, 2017.

FISCAL IMPACT/SUMMARY

No Fiscal impact to the General fund

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

William Gallardo, City Manager
Prepared by: Gabriel Linares, Deputy Director/Building & Safety Manager

Attachments
Ordinance 1194
EV Checklist