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STAFF REPORT and VIDEO.  From the San Mateo County Harbor District Special Meeting on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 at 10:00am, as a hybrid meeting. Meetings are held in person at the SMCHD Administration Building, 504 Avenue Alhambra, Ste. 200, El Granada.  Agenda. Consent agenda Item #F6 Staff Report
TO: Board of Harbor Commissioners
FROM: Julie van Hoff, Director of Administrative Services
DATE: May 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Pillar Point Harbor
Issue: Adjusting EV charging fees to cover actual cost of providing the service.
Recommendation/Motion: Informational Only
Fiscal Implications/Budget Status: EV Charging Station Rates are calculated to offset District costs.
Background/Discussion:
The Harbor District installed two Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at the Surfers
Beach Restroom and Greenspace using grant funding from Peninsula Clean Energy.
These stations operate through the ChargePoint software system. This system allows
the District to manage kilowatt-hour (kWh) rates and apply idle-time parking fees.
Timeline and Rate Changes:
June 2024: Initial rates set at:
- $0.35 per kWh based on comparable rates in the area
- $2.00 per hour parking fee after the first 90 minutes
(Parking fee intended to discourage lingering after charging is complete) - ChargePoint software was free of charge.
April 2025: Rates revised to reflect actual electricity costs and incorporate
ChargePoint software costs:
- Average PG&E cost to District: $0.47 per kWh
- After initial trail period, District entered a 5-year software agreement with
ChargePoint totaling $9,960, which is equivalent to $166 per month. - Total rate changed to $0.65 per kWh (includes software and energy costs)
- $2.00 per hour idle parking fee remains unchanged
Next Steps:
- Staff are evaluating alternative PG&E rate structures that may reduce future
costs. - Ongoing monitoring will ensure rates align with actual expenses.
More on the San Mateo County Harbor District on Coastside Buzz
San Mateo County Harbor District Board Meetings ~ 3rd Wednesday @ 10:00am
Watch remotely. Comments and questions by email.
Please note that email correspondence sent to or from members of the Harbor Commission via the District’s website are considered public records and may be subject to disclosure and additional distribution pursuant to the Public Records Act and the Brown Act.
Harbor District Agendas and Remote Meeting Links
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2025 Board of Harbor Commissioners Contact Information:
Please note that email correspondence sent to or from Members of the Harbor Commission via the District’s website are considered public records and may be subject to disclosure and additional distribution pursuant to the Public Records Act and the Brown Act.
To email the entire Harbor Commission, click here.
Kathryn Slater-Carter ~ District 3
Position: Chair
Term: 2023-2027
Email: kslater-carter@smharbor.com
George Domurat ~ District 2
Position: Vice Chair
Term: 2023-2027
Email: gdomurat@smharbor.com
William Zemke ~ District 1
Position: Secretary
Term: 2021 -2025
mail: wzemke@smharbor.com
Tom Mattusch ~ District 4
Position: Treasurer
Term: 2021-2025
Email: tmattusch@smharbor.com
Virginia Chang Kiraly ~ District 5
Position: Commissioner
Term: 2021-2025
Email: vchang-kiraly@smharbor.com
District Office: 504 Avenue Alhambra, Ste. 200, El Granada, CA 94018
Mailing Address: PO Box 1449, El Granada, CA 94018
Phone: (650) 583-4400 Fax: (650) 583-4614
Pillar Point without the harbor.
Shoaling will be dredged soon.
Author: mdrag
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