1) Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing a Mandatory 1 Kilowatt Solar Photovoltaic Requirement for Each 10 000 Square Feet of Gross Floor Area of New Construction for Commercial and Multi Family projects; and 2) Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Amount and Process for the Collection Utilization and Return of In Lieu Fees Contemplated by the Ordinance. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 01/22/08 AGENDA ITEM: 1) Introduction of an Ordinance Establishing a Mandatory 1 Kilowatt Solar Photovoltaic Requirement for Each 10 000 Square Feet of Gross Floor Area of New Construction for Commercial and Multi Family projects; and 2) Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Amount and Process for the Collection Utilization and Return of In Lieu Fees Contemplated by the Ordinance. Contact Person/Dept.: Craig Johnson/ Building Safety Division Fiscal Impact: Yes X No General Fund: Yes X No Phone Number: (310) 253 5802 Item Number: A 2 Action Item: X Public Hearing: Public Notification: Major commercial industrial and multifamily builders on file (01/03/08); Master Notification List (1/16/08). Department Approval: Sol Blumenfeld (01/14/08) Fiscal Impact Review: Jeff Muir (01/15/08) City Attorney Approval: Carol Schwab (by H. Baker)(01/15/08) City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (01/16/08) Attachments: X RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the City Council: 1. Introduce an ordinance establishing a mandatory 1 kilowatt ( kw ) solar photovoltaic requirement for each 10 000 square feet of gross floor area of new construction or fraction thereof for commercial industrial and multi family projects. This requirement would not apply to one and two family homes renovations and additions parking garages and parking structures; and . 2. Adopt a resolution establishing the amount and process for the collection utilization and return of in lieu fees contemplated by the Ordinance. BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION: On June 18 2007 the City Council direct...
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