HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso. No. 68-2001RESOLUTION NO. 68-2001
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LETTER TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY COMMISSION OPPOSING THE POWER PLANT FACILITY
PROPOSED BY AES, INC. ON THE EAST JAMIE COURT PROPERTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO INTERVENE IN THE
PROCEEDINGS
WHEREAS, AES Corporation (AES) has proposed to construct and operate a
natural gas fired, electricity generation plant in the City of South San Francisco; and,
WHEREAS, California is in the midst of an energy crisis, and one of the potential
solutions to the crisis is to construct new electrical generation facilities in the state; and,
WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission (CEC) has ultimate approval
authority over the siting of thermal power plants over 50 megawatts, such as that
proposed by AES; and,
WHEREAS, AES has proposed to construct a 550 megawatt electricity generation
facility on property on East Jamie Court in South San Francisco. Location of such a
facility would be inconsistent with the existing land uses permitted on the East Jamie
Court site; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
South San Francisco that:
1. The City opposes the proposed AES energy facility at the East Jamie Court
Site.
2. City staff is directed to submit a letter on behalf of the City Council
articulating the City's opposition.
3. Staff is authorized to intervene in any proceeding before the CEC concerning
a proposed energy plant at the East Jamie Court Site and to participate in any
such proceedings at the CEC, including, but not limited to, the filing of
pleadings, comments, and participation in hearings.
4. Staff shall also advise the CEC that the City Council is considering alternative
sites within the City for the possible location of an electricity generating
facility and that staff will advise the CEC of any final decision.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular meeting held
on the ll~ day of July, 2001 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Pedro Gonzalez, Karyl Matsumoto and John R. Penna
Mayor Pro Tem Eugene R. Mullin and Mayor Joseph A. Fernekes
NOES: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST: /s/ Sylvia M. Payne
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LETTER TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENERGY COMMISSION OPPOSING THE POWER PLANT
FACILITY PROPOSED BY AES, INC. ON THE EAST JAMIE COURT
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH SAN
FRANCISCO AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
INTERVENE IN THE PROCEEDINGS
WHEREAS, AES Corporation (AES) has proposed to construct and operate a
natural gas fired, electricity generation plant in the City of South San Francisco; and,
WHEREAS, California is in the midst of an energy crisis, and one of the potential
solutions to the crisis is to construct new electrical generation facilities in the state; and,
WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission (CEC) has ultimate approval
authority over the siting of thermal power plants over 50 megawatts, such as that
proposed by AES; and,
WHEREAS, AES has proposed to construct a 550 megawatt electricity generation
facility on property on East Jamie Court in South San Francisco. Location of such a
facility would be inconsistent with the existing land uses permitted on the East Jamie
Court site; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
South San Francisco that:
The City opposes the proposed AES energy facility at the East Jamie Court
Site.
2. City staff is directed to submit a letter on behalf of the City Council
articulating the City's opposition.
3. Staff is authorized to intervene in any proceeding before the CEC concerning
a proposed energy plant at the East Jamie Court Site and to participate in any
such proceedings at the CEC, including, but not limited to, the filing of
pleadings, comments, and participation in hearings.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a
meeting held on the day of , 2001 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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