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Resolution No. 9838
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Adopting an Electric
Rate Increase and Amending Rate Schedules E1 (Residential Electric
Service), E2 (Residential MasterMetered and Small NonResidential
Electric Service), E2G (Residential MasterMetered and Small Non
Residential Green Power Electric Service), E4 (Medium Non
Residential Electric Service), E4G (Medium NonResidential Green
Power Electric Service), E4 TOU (Medium NonResidential Time of
Use Electric Service), E7 (Large NonResidential Electric Service), E7
G (Large NonResidential Green Power Electric Service), E7 TOU
(Large NonResidential Time of Use Electric Service), E14 (Street
Lights), ENSE (Net Metering Net Surplus Electricity Compensation),
and EEEC (Export Electricity Compensation).
R E C I T A L S
A. Pursuant to Chapter 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, the Council of
the City of Palo Alto may by resolution adopt rules and regulations governing utility services,
fees and charges.
The Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E1 (Residential Electric Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and
incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E1, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E2 (Residential MasterMetered and Small NonResidential Electric Service) is
hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E2, as amended,
shall become effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 3. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E2G (Residential MasterMetered and Small NonResidential Green Power
Electric Service) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule
E2G, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E4 (Medium NonResidential Electric Service) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E4, as amended, shall become effective July
1, 2019.
SECTION 5. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E4G (Medium NonResidential Green Power Electric Service) is hereby
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amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E4G, as amended, shall
become effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 6. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E4 TOU (Medium NonResidential Time of Use Electric Service) is hereby
amended to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E4 TOU, as amended,
shall become effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 7. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E7 (Large NonResidential Electric Service) is hereby amended to read as
attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E7, as amended, shall become effective
July 1, 2019.
SECTION 8. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E7G (Large NonResidential Green Power Electric Service) is hereby amended to
read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E7G, as amended, shall become
effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 9. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E7 TOU (Large NonResidential Time of Use Electric Service) is hereby amended
to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule E7 TOU, as amended, shall become
effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 10. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule E14 (Street Lights) is hereby amended to read as attached and incorporated.
Utility Rate Schedule E14, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 11. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule ENSE (Net Metering Net Surplus Electricity Compensation) is hereby amended
to read as attached and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule ENSE, as amended, shall become
effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 12. Pursuant to Section 12.20.010 of the Palo Alto Municipal Code, Utility
Rate Schedule EEEC (Export Electricity Compensation) is hereby amended to read as attached
and incorporated. Utility Rate Schedule EEEC, as amended, shall become effective July 1, 2019.
SECTION 13. The Council makes the following findings:
a. The revenue derived from the adoption of this resolution shall be used only for the
purpose set forth in Article VII, Section 2, of the Charter of the City of Palo Alto.
b. The fees and charges adopted by this resolution are charges imposed for a specific
government service or product provided directly to the payor that are not provided
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to those not charged, and do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City of
providing the service or product.
c. The adoption of this resolution changing electric rates to meet operating expenses,
purchase supplies and materials, meet financial reserve needs and obtain funds for
capital improvements necessary to maintain service is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to California Public Resources Code Sec.
21080(b)(8) and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations Sec. 15273(a). After
reviewing the staff report and all attachments presented to Council, the Council
incorporates these documents herein and finds that sufficient evidence has been
presented setting forth with specificity the basis for this claim of CEQA exemption.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: June 17, 2019
AYES: CORMACK, DUBOIS, FILSETH, FINE, KNISS
NOES: KOU, TANAKA
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
Assistant City Attorney City Manager
Director of Utilities
Director of Administrative Services
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