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San Rafael authorizes DC fast chargers for fleet electrification; grants to offset cost

San Rafael City Council · March 16, 2026
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Summary

The council authorized purchase of DC fast chargers and approved supplemental funding as staff outlined a plan for eight Level‑3 charging ports at the Public Works yard, supported by PG&E and regional grants to speed fleet transition and meet near‑term federal and state funding deadlines.

Deputy Director Jonathan Shelon of Public Works asked the council to authorize procurement of electric‑vehicle charging equipment through a Sourcewell cooperative purchase and to appropriate additional grant revenues and local funds to complete the project.

Shelon said the project will install eight DC fast (Level‑3) charging ports in the Public Works courtyard to support the city’s transition of light‑ and heavy‑duty…

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