REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRYON HORN, Chief Information Officer
Information Services Department
BY: ED SMITH, Information Services Manager
Information Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
***RESOLUTION - Authorizing a Grant Application for $100,000 to California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) Program for establishing an eligible automated, solar permitting platform and authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or designee to accept grant funds and execute all related documents. (Subject to Mayor's Veto) (Citywide)
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council authorize a grant application for $100,000 to California Automated Permit Processing (CalAPP) Program for establishing an eligible automated, solar permitting platform and authorizing the Planning and Development Department Director or designee to accept grant funds and execute all related documents. (Subject to Mayor's Veto) (Citywide).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California Senate Bill 100 requires that by 2030 at least 60% of electricity generated for California be from "eligible renewable energy resources." Achieving 100% clean electricity in California requires an acceleration of the development of rooftop solar projects. CalAPP funding is intended to encourage cities and counties to further enhance permitting processes and accelerate processing and turnaround time, particularly regarding plan review. Grant funding of $100,000 could be used to help cover the licensing costs of Accela and the training costs for City staff associated with integration with SolarAPP+ automated solar permitting platform.
BACKGROUND
Senate Bill 100, "The 100 Percent Clean Energy Act of 2018," sets a 2045 goal of powering all retail electricity sold in California and state agency electricity needs with renewable and zero-carbon resources and at least 60% by 2030. To assist in this goal, California passed Senate Bill 129 adding $20 million to the 2021 budget in for the California En...
Click here for full text