Steve Chiu

The meeting commenced with a special presentation on the city's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP) by the sustainability and resiliency manager. Key updates included achieving a 29% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions towards the 2030 goal of 50% below 2005 levels, driven primarily by providing 100% clean electricity. The discussion covered achievements in transportation emission reductions, analysis of emissions by sector (transportation being the largest), and strategies such as clean energy purchasing and outreach for building/vehicle electrification. Accomplishments highlighted included the creation of a CARP metrics dashboard, youth climate ambassador programs, and progress toward transportation goals, with electric vehicles reaching 11% of the fleet target. Building strategies involved amending municipal code for EV charging enforcement and providing rebates for electrification appliances. The Board also discussed the ongoing rollout of public EV charging programs (curbside and city lots) and amendments to the building code regarding heat pump installation. The board members discussed challenges in achieving the 2045 net-zero goal, particularly concerning existing buildings and natural gas dependency, and noted PG&E's plans for gas line trimming. Future plans include updating greenhouse gas inventories and continuing outreach focused on deploying more EV chargers.

The primary discussion focused on Item 5A: accepting the Alamisssipal Power load forecast for fiscal year 2027 and granting action exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act. The presentation detailed the load forecast methodology, which utilizes recent actuals and modifies based on expected weather, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, new developments, distributed generation, and building electrification. Board members questioned how state building codes (Title 24) and federal trends regarding electric vehicles factor into the projections. The presentation noted the forecast is slightly higher than the previous year, leading to potentially higher revenues, with overall modest growth projected at about 1% annually. The board also discussed the process for incorporating large new commercial load entities into future forecasts.

This document is the 2025 Annual Report and 2026 Work Plan for the City of Alameda's Climate Action and Resiliency Plan (CARP). The CARP's long-term goals include reducing community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2030, achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, and preparing for climate impacts such as shoreline flooding and rising groundwater. The report highlights progress in 2025 and outlines future actions across key areas such as City Leadership, Community Activation and Education, Transportation, Buildings, Waste, Urban Greening, and Sea Level Rise Adaptation to achieve these objectives.

The meeting included a special presentation on the 2025 Climate Action and Resiliency Plan Annual Update. The Consent Calendar addressed routine matters, including the approval of the January 12, 2026, meeting minutes, the listing of bills paid for January 2026, the financial report for December 2025, and the Treasurer's Report for December 31, 2025. Further actions on the Consent Calendar involved accepting the Senate Bill 1037 Energy Efficiency Report for FY 2025. Additionally, the Board considered authorizing sole source procurement for a three-year Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Maintenance Support Plan, entering into a Professional Services Agreement for OpenGov's EProcurement Software Solution with Vertosoft, authorizing an amendment to extend and increase compensation for a service provider agreement with Phyllis E. Currie for leadership development, and authorizing an amendment to extend a Professional Services Agreement with Harrison Engineering Inc. An agenda item was reserved for information only regarding the California Municipal Utilities Association Residential Customer Survey Results.

The meeting agenda includes standard roll call and non-agenda public comment sections. The consent calendar covers several routine items, such as the approval of the December 2025 meeting minutes, the listing of bills paid for December 2025, the November 2025 financial report, and the Treasurer's report for November 30, 2025. The consent calendar also addresses the acceptance of the Independent Audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, recommending personnel reclassifications for several positions, and authorizing the purchase of a Brooks Brothers three-reel trailer. Key agenda items involve accepting Alameda Municipal Power's Load Forecast for Fiscal Year 2027 and authorizing the General Manager to transfer funds within the Capital Improvement Budget to execute a Transmission Facilities Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company for a transmission protection project between Jenney Substation and Oakland Station J. The meeting also includes a General Manager's Report for December 2025.