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8E.\nFile a Public Comment supporting a petition to modify California Public Utility\nCommission Electric Rule 45 related to electrical infrastructure upgrades for\nelectric vehicle charging stations.  Environmental Considerations: The action\nbeing considered by the City Council is exempt from the California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a "project" under Section\n15378(b)(5) of CEQA Guidelines.  The action involves an organizational or\nadministrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect\nphysical change in the environment.  Contact Person: Sustainability Manager\nNajera\nRecommended Action: Direct the City Manager, or designee, to file a public\ncomment for California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) Proceeding\nA2205016 in support of the Petition for Modification of Decision 24-12-074 of\nthe Joint Petitioners, supporting the request to strike the funding cap for\nElectric Rule 45 "Rule 45" which has the potential to impact the cost of\ninstalling electric vehicle charging station infrastructure for public and private\nentities.\n2025-12-17 Item 08E City Comment on CPUC Rule 45