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CityCouncil | 2006-07-18 | 6 | aggressive about pursuing renewable energy sources. The Senior Management Analyst stated that management and staff have discussed a goal for 100% renewable energy sources. Mayor Johnson inquired what was the nationwide goal, to which the Senior Management Analyst responded the State's goal is 20% by 2013. Councilmember deHaan stated the landfill gas is a win-win situation. The motion carried by consensus - 5. Councilmember Matarrese suggested inserting "electric" in front of "hybrid electric" throughout the resolution because the City's vehicle replacement policy directs purchase of entirely electric vehicles first; stated the hybrid electric becomes a fuel efficient, gasoline driven car when driving at a high speed and long distance; former Interim City Manager Bill Norton had an electric Honda CRV and was able to make two round trips from Alameda to San Francisco between charges. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether members in the audience had any questions or needed clarification. Mr. Geller stated he wanted to ensure that Council was clear on the difference between hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and entirely electric vehicles; the resolution only relates to a hybrid vehicle that can be plugged in; today': hybrid vehicles cannot be plugged in; there is not option to get electricity from the cleaner, cheaper domestic source. Mayor Johnson stated that the City's number one priority is entirely electric. Councilmember Matarrese moved adoption of the Resolution Providing Support for Policies, with an amendment to insert "electric or" in front of "hybrid electric vehicles" Vice Mayor Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. (06-374) Negotiations with the Bay Area Water Transit Authority Related to Transfer of City Ferry Services. Mayor Johnson announced that she would recuse herself on the matter because she serves on the Water Transit Authority (WTA). Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 July 18, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-07-18.pdf |