E-Mobility Technical Study (Part 1)

That Council: 1. adopt a “Lead in the Gaps” approach on e-mobility as recommended in the E -Mobility Landscape and Options for Nanaimo Technical Report (Attachment A); and, 2. direct Staff to identify key actions to address all critical barriers identified in the E -Mobility Landscape and Options for Nanaimo Technical Report and report back to Council for consideration, and as a first step: a) prepare a business case for consideration for the 2026- 2030 Financial Plan to provide long-term, sustainable resources to improve active transportation networks for Council’s consideration; and, b) leverage external funding and partnerships to expand and improve electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the role of a facilitator, partner, and/or landowner.