City Council

CC 11. Approval of a Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Cohen Ventures, Inc., DBA Energy Solutions for Development of the Lancaster Community Solar Program Recommendation(s): 1. Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Cohen Ventures Inc. (Energy Solutions) for the Development of the Lancaster Community Solar Program. 2. Extend the City’s engagement with Energy Solutions for a period of twelve (12) months through February 2024. 3. Appropriate $25,000.00 from Fund Balance Account No. 101-2900-000 to Account No. 101-4791-301. 4. Find that the California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to this item. 5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all related documents. Staff began working with Energy Solutions in February 2021 to develop a Community Solar Program for approval by the California Energy Commission (CEC). Energy Solutions was selected to support the City due to their technical expertise and success in supporting the approval and development of similar community solar programs.