richard
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Huntington Beach City Councilmember Joe Shaw is proposing that Huntington Beach "require new residential, commercial, and industrial projects to have a minimum number of electric vehicle-capable parking spaces."
From the HB Independent:
http://articles.hbindependent.com/2013-07-12/news/tn-hbi-me-0718-council-preview-20130712_1_downtown-issues-council-members-councilman-joe-shaw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Looking to make Huntington Beach a more electric car-friendly city, Councilman Joe Shaw is asking the director of planning and building to prepare a resolution that sets a minimum amount of charging stations in new residential, commercial and industrial developments.
Shaw said on Thursday that the agenda item aims to bridge the gap between a pending state assembly bill that would require such charging stations and the city's requirements."
The Council meets tonight at 6pm at:
2000 E Main St
http://www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us/government/directions-to-city-hall.cfm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
City Calendar entry:
http://www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us/residents/calendar/calendar_event.cfm?ID=5887&day=15&month=7&year=2013" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is the first new electric car centered action by the Council since they approved a contract to Chargepoint to install 12 stations around the city:
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=5560" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I only just heard about this over the weekend. Not sure how the rest of the council may react. I expect the mayor (pro-tem), and maybe four other councilmembers to be for this requirement (including Joe Shaw). That gives the resolution a good chance.
I plan to attend to listen and lend support if needed. Please join in if you're interested.
If anyone has facts or tips regarding supporting this kind of legislation, please share. I'd love to hear any:
1. Facts regarding charging station impact on business (good or bad)
2. Examples of other cities with similar legislation
3. Anything that you think may help..
Thanks.
From the HB Independent:
http://articles.hbindependent.com/2013-07-12/news/tn-hbi-me-0718-council-preview-20130712_1_downtown-issues-council-members-councilman-joe-shaw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
"Looking to make Huntington Beach a more electric car-friendly city, Councilman Joe Shaw is asking the director of planning and building to prepare a resolution that sets a minimum amount of charging stations in new residential, commercial and industrial developments.
Shaw said on Thursday that the agenda item aims to bridge the gap between a pending state assembly bill that would require such charging stations and the city's requirements."
The Council meets tonight at 6pm at:
2000 E Main St
http://www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us/government/directions-to-city-hall.cfm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
City Calendar entry:
http://www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.us/residents/calendar/calendar_event.cfm?ID=5887&day=15&month=7&year=2013" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is the first new electric car centered action by the Council since they approved a contract to Chargepoint to install 12 stations around the city:
http://www.mynissanleaf.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=5560" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I only just heard about this over the weekend. Not sure how the rest of the council may react. I expect the mayor (pro-tem), and maybe four other councilmembers to be for this requirement (including Joe Shaw). That gives the resolution a good chance.
I plan to attend to listen and lend support if needed. Please join in if you're interested.
If anyone has facts or tips regarding supporting this kind of legislation, please share. I'd love to hear any:
1. Facts regarding charging station impact on business (good or bad)
2. Examples of other cities with similar legislation
3. Anything that you think may help..
Thanks.