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REGARDING ITEM NO. 11
September 23, 2013 ft E C E IV t'�
Mayor Cox & City Council '13 SEP 26 Ail :5�
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue C1TY OF CNULA VI�:i':
Chula Vista, CA 91910 CITY CLEr�K'S OrFICt
Dear Mayor Cox & City Councilmembers,
I support the Chula Vista Bayfront Plan and relocation of the South Bay Substation.
The City of Chula Vista has long waited to see our bayfront developed and our hopes of seeing
this plan come to fruition are high as plans have been thoroughly evaluated for years and finaliy
approved.
However, there are those who are doing all they can to halt the substation relocation and only
look out for their own interests. They claim that they are thinking of what's best for the City,
but in looking deeper into their connections, they are only thinking of what's best for their own
self-interests. We have held countless community meetings and discussions about the
relocation. The relocation site has been approved. Please do not let one self-interest derail the
substation and bayfront development plan.
Please join me in moving forward with the bayfront plan. On a logical level, we need this plan
to revitalize and expand the area, while still protecting the local wildlife and environment. On a
moral level, we need this plan because it was promised to us so long ago. On an economical
level, we need this plan to bring countless jobs to Chula Vista. Please help our dreams become a
reality sooner than later.
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City of Chula Vista ClTY OF Ct'ULA VISi::
276 Forth Avenue CITY CLERK'S OFFIC�
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor Cox and Councilmembers,
I am writing to you to support the relocation of the South Bay substation. This relocation
will tremendously improve the City of Chula Vista by moving the Chula Vista Bayfront
Master Plan forward.
Due to the recent negative claims made by an industrial opponent,_plans of relocating
the substation are at a standstill. We must not listen to the interests of one and look at
what will benefit the community as a whole. At this moment, relocating the substation is
what the community needs for the Bayfront Master Plan to move forward.
The relocation of the South Bay substation will allow the Chula Vista Bayfront Master
Plan to move fonnrard. Years of planning, community meetings and negations have
gone into the Master Plan, and frankly, it is what is best for the city. Let's not waste
anymore time. Our bayfront needs development, now.
I urge you to please support the relocation of the South Bay substation and allow our
bayfront to be developed, as planned, and to support the betterment and beautification
of our city.
Sincerely,
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Chula Vista Resident
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Chula vista, CA 91910 C►TY GLERK'S OrFICc
Dear Mavor Cox & Cirv Councilmembers.
On behalf of m}�or2anization, �ve aze in full support of the relocation of the substation. For the ,
past 20 �ears, there have been a copious amount of planning that has eone into the buildine of
the bayfront, and quite franl;ly, it is very disappointine that the plans have not yet been
implemented and are now bein�jeopazdized by a self-interested entin�.
��'e. lone-time residents of Chula Vista, are eaeer to see the start and finish of the construction of
the bayfront. We are escited to see the 230 acres turn into beautiful parks, open space and habitat
restoration/preservation. �V"e feel that our voice has been heard for the benefit of our City.
Piease do not let puttine this project on hold tal:e up an} more valuable time and rzsources. �tie
need ro keep moving forn�ard.
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276 Fourth A�enue CITY OF CHULA V�S i';
Chula vista; CA 91910 GTY CLERK'S Orrli,`
Deaz Mavor Cos & Citv Council members.
I am uritine to ask for vour continued support for the Chula V'ista Ba}�front Plan and the
relocation of the South Bav Substation.
The Chula Vista Bayfront �4aster Plan has been approved and supported not onh� bv the
communitv but also bv the Port, the CPliC staff and the City of Chula Vista. The Master Plan
suppons the South Ba<< Substation relocation, ho�vever, for the past three vears there has been
litieation surrounding the substation due to one sole proprietoc I'm saddened that resistance of
one can jeopardize our City's dream of a beautiful bayfront. This project, which has been talked
about for nearlv 20 vears. is so close to beine made a realin� for the residents of Chula Vista and
the communirv of San Dieeo. �
The substation should be moved because it will provide for a better em ironment in the bay�Front.
There H•ill be more area for parks and open spaces alone �vith better vie�vs. The relocation will
also meet the Bayfront Master Plar�'s po�ver needs �ahich the old fazcicality does not. Vtuch time
has been spent dererminine the best possible location to move the substation and the industrial
zone, located just 300 }ards south, has been aareed upon.
[ call on you, the leaders of this community, to help our dreams come to realitv, to look bevond
personal gains of one and consider the communiri� at lazse. Chula V"ista deseryes a beautiful
ba}�front that can be enjoyed by families and friends for eenerations to come.
Please join me in supporting the Chula V"ista Bayfront v[aster Plan and substation relocation.
This city has ahaays been a sreat place, and with vour leadership we can continue that tradition.
I thanl: vou for vour time and consideration
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Sept. 26, 2013
RECEi Y cC
'13 SEP 26 W 1 54
Chula Vista City Council CITY OF CHULd Vi$i r:
City of Chula vista CITY CLERK'S C�FIi,=
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor Cox & City Councilmembers,
I am writing to ask for your continued leadership for the GREATER GOOD of Chula Vista by
allowing the progress we've made to continue the relocation of the Chula Vista Bayfront
Substation. Chula Vista's bayfront CANNOT be put into jeopardy because of a company with
isolated interests from those of the Chula Vista community.
The new substation is needed to provide improved reliability for the growth and development
the Bayfront Master Plan promises. The current substation is outdated, an eyesore and not
capable of providing for the needs of an expanding community. Moving the substation is crucial
to the bayfront project! Please do whaYs best for CHULA VISTA and move this project forward!
I ask you, our leaders, to support the relocation of the South Bay Substation and let the
Bayfront Master Plan move forward and turned into a reality.
Sincerely,
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Mayor Cox & City Council GITY OF CNULA VIS 11:
City of Chula Vista CITY CLERK'S Or�IC�
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista. CA 91910
Dear Mayor Cox & City Council members,
I am writin� in support of movin� fonvazd with the relocarion of the South Bay Substation. This
relocation is necessary to move forwazd with the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan which will
create pazks,jobs and open spaces for the public to enjoy.
The relocarion of the substation has already been approved by the Port of San Diego, the
Califomia Public Utilities Administrative Law Judge and environmental staff, City of Chula
Vista and many others. Counfless hours of time and money has been poured into determining the
best possible location for the substation and the community agreed upon the new industrial
location. Please do not let the self-vested interests of one over shadow the well-being and
prosperity of Chula Vista City.
A substation is needed to power the Bayfront Master Plan and the decided location, located 300
vards south in an industrial site, will allow for more pazks and open spaces in our bayfront for
the public to enjoy.
Please help me support the Bayfront Master Plan and move the substation to an indushialized
area so families can enjoy a developed and beautiful bayfront.
Thank you,
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Luz amacho
G�itural Aris Commissioner Citv of Chula Vista
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September 23, 2013
Mavor Cos & Cirv Council
Citv of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista. CA 91910 -=
Dear via}�or Cos & Citv Council members,
Greetings from the Philippine American Business Improvement & Developroent!
We are askin� you to move forwazd with the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and South Bay
Substation relocation. The substatio� relocation is suppoRed by the Chula Vista Master Plan and
the Coastal Act and is the risht move for the Ci[v.
The locarion for the new substation that has been a�eed upon by community members; the
CPUC; the Ciry of Chula Vista and the Port has underaone much analysis weiehine all
stakzholders involved. The new locauon is just 300 yards south�f the current location and will
procide the bay front w�ith improved views; more space,new faciliries generating more power
and less overhead power lines.
The betterment of tlie City of Chula Vista and the bay front should noi be stopped by the self-
interest of one industrial opponent. Pro�ess for Chula Vista and our bay front should be our
priority. Please join me in supporting the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and substation
reloca[ion and thus supporting Chula Vis[a's prosperity!
Sincerelv.
Edna Consing Concepcion
President. Plul r1m BID
Philippine :�merican Business Improcement & Development Association
P.O. Box 20S
Bonita. CA 9 1905 —0208
CC: Phil Am BID Officers. D'uectors and Advisorv Council
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'13 SEP 26 PI2 b7
Chula Vista, CA 91910
CITY Or CHULA Vi�i t-
GTY CLERK'S OFFICt
23 d2 septiem•�.+re d= 2013
Alcaldesa Cox y Miembres cel Czbildo de la Ciudad de Chula Vista
276 �ourth Avenue
Chula Vista, !'A 91910 ==
Estimada.4lczldesa Cox y Miembros dei Cabildo,
Les saludo muy atentamente. Esta carta es para pedi;I�s que continuen apoyando el proyecto
de la nueva ubicacion de la subestacien de South Bay.
Este =s un mamento crucial para los habitantes de Chula Vista. Estamos en la etapa final del
Plan 9a��front y n=cesitamos su apoyo para que este pra/ecto se Heve a cebo.
Por iavor na permitan que un pequeno gruoo de personas que buscan sus proQios intereses
arruinen nuestro Proyecto Bayfront. Se han tomado en consideracion to�os !as pasos
necesarios para mover la subestacion y se ha Ilegado a un acuerdo£na�mente.
Unanse a mi causa y a la de los ciudadanos de Chu{a Vista apoyando la nueva ubicacibn de la
subesiacion ds Sou?h Bay. Este es el pfar por el que hemos trabajado muy duro durarte mucho
tiemoo. Un proyecto como es�e mejorara la Ciudad de Chula Vista en b2neficio de futuras
generacio�es.
Reseetuosamente,
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Glor;a �imcres
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September 23,2013
'13 SEP 26 PI2 :07
Mayor Cox&City Council
City ofChula Vista CITY OF CHULA Vic t,•,
276 Fourth Avenue GITY CIERK'S OFrIC�
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Deaz Mayor Cox and City Coimcil Members,
I am writing this letter to ask for your support of the relocation of the South Bay Substation in
moving forwazd with plans for o�bayfront
Residents of Chula Vista deserve to have a bayfront that we can enjoy and be proud of.
Relocating the substation is the first step in crearing a world-class bayfront thai Chula Vistans
can enjoy with theu family and friends. Unfortunately,opponents who aze only looking out for
theu own best interest aze confi,�,�residents and risking flus pian from becoming a reality.
Plans for the relocation have already been researched very cazefiilly and agreed upon the San
Diego Gas 8c Elech-ic Company,the City of Chula Vista,the Califomia Public Utilities
Administrative Law Judge and environmental staff and othecs. Seeing the people of Chula Vista
as pawns, the opponents are aying to mauipulate the people for its own personal gain and not
considering the benefits for the whole commtmity. We must not waste anymote time. As o�
leaders, I ask you all to look aY the real benefits that the substation will have for our community
and see how ridiculous the claims of the opponents aze.
I urge you, our]eaders,to support the relocarion of the substation to ensure a better Chula Vista
in the close future and creaYe a legacy for generations to come.
Sincerely, `
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Brad Wilson
Past President, Chula Vista Chamber of Commerce
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'13 SEP 26 PI2 :07
September 23, zoi3 CITY OF CHULA V{��;�
CITY CLERK'S OFfICt
Mayor Cox&City Council
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor Cox &City Council members,
As an active member of the Chula Vista community, I encourage you to support the Chula Vista
Bayfront Plan and move forward �vith the South Bay Substation Relocation Plan.
While the Chula Vista Bayfront Plan is a consensus and synthesis of the opinions and interests
of aIl the key stakehoiders in our region,there is now a small group voicing opposition to the
plan's implementation.Although they claim that the�/re thinking of what's best for the city, I
am afraid that opposing the South Bay substation relocation seems to be only in their own self-
interest.The best interests of our Chula Vista community and San Diego region have already
driven the creation of the plan we have today. Moreover, our Bayfront Plan is something that
will elevate our city in a multitude of ways, and our greater community is eager to see that
become a reality, sooner rather than later. The preapproved relocation area for the South Bay
substation is the best possible location.
The community of Chula Vista needs your support in moving the Chula Vista Bayfront Master
Plan forward. After years of discussions and hundreds of hours of community meetings, we
must honor the commitment and agreement reached by so maFly. Moving forward with this
plan to develop our bayfront in accordance with stakeholders' and citizens' consensus is what
will truly make Chula Vista thrive.
Sincerely,
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Lisa Mod a
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September 23, 2013 R E C E!V E�.^�
Mayor Cox & City Cpouncil �13 SEP 26 Pi2 �07
Citv of Chula Vista
276 Fourth.�venue CiTY OF CHULA VI51;
Chula Vista, CA 91910 CITY CLERK'S OFr10E
Deaz vla�or Cox& City Council members,
I am writine this letter to ask for your continued support for the Chula Vista Bayfront Plan and
relocaIIOn of the South Bav Substation.
Chula V'istaas deserve to have a bayfront they can be proud of. but most importantly, one they
can enjoy and create community within. The bayfront has the opportun�ty to become a
destination for San Diegans and tourist alike.
This plans has been in motion for neazly 20 years and self-invested opponenu of the plan aze
tumins it into a political �ame. Those in opposition aze consumed with their owu interests; and
ne2lect to take in account the well-beine of the residents of Chula Vista.
Residenu of Chula Vista have a lot at stake in this plan. The relocation of the substation will not
only create additional needed power but will also provide the bayfront with new land for pazks,
open spaces and walkins paths for the public to enjoy. The relocation has also been approved by
communiry� �oups, the City and Port.
As the leaders of this communiry, I ask that you please look past the personal agendas of the
opposition and see how beneficial the relocation will be to the community of Chula Vista and
San Dieeo. .
Sincerelv.
Dave Ruch
Resident, Chula Vista
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Sept. 25, 2013
'13 SEP 26 PI2 :08
Mayor Cox& Chula Vista City Council CITY OF CHULA VI�f�
CITY CLERK'S OFFIG�
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor Cox & City Council Member,
I am writing to advocate for the relocation of the South Bay Substation.
As a Chula Vistan, I find it disturbing that our community's full potential may not be reached
due to political games. Opponents to the SDG&E substation relocation are oniy concerned with
future value of their property and not the well-being ofthe residents of Chula Vista.
, The current and single opponent of the su6station also seems to be an opponent of the people
of Chula Vista.They are out for personal gain. Why else would they hire lobbyists and pay them
money?They are simply looking out for themselves by willing to delay such a beautiful vision
that is the Chula Vista Bay front.
Please support the necessary substation relocation so that Chula Vistans can finally see a bay
front! We have waited many, many years for this and would be so disappointed to see the
progress stopped for a single company representing their sole interests.
Sincerely,
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Ray F. Rodriguez
Resident of Chula Vista
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Sept. 25, 2013
'13 SEP 26 PI2 :08
chula vista crty council CITY OF CHULA ViS i�:
c/Office of Mayor and City Council Niembers CITY CLERK�$ �Ytl�['.
City oi Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA 919i0
Dear Mayor Cox and City Council Members,
I'm concerned that the substation relocaiion project is being attacked because of the worst
reasons. After looking into what is really going on, I can see that the opponents and th�ir hired
representatives are working against the City of Chula Vista, the community and all ot the
organizations who have helped get us to this point. In the last moment, they are attemp*ing to
put a halt to all of our progress by planting false ideas inta the communiiy about what
'progress' reaily entails.
ResidenYS of Chula Vista have so much to gain from the Bayfront Plan and we cannot delay this
project due to one self-interested opponent. The opposition failed to be mindful of v�hat is best
for the Gty and mos[ importantly the residents of Chula Vista. It is essential to move�he
substation to make the 130 acres set aside for new parks possible. Progress is moving{orward
with our current plan, a plan that has been in the making for years and years. What they are
trying to do is the opposite—they are looking to stop what is best for the greater good and only
looking out for[hemselves.
I ask yau, tfie leaders of this community, to support the new substation and to not fall victim to
this narrow effort. It is a very important time in our history and I hope that we can under;tand
what is iruly best for Chula Vista... a new substation for a new bay�ront.
Sincere y, /
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Resident of the City o{Chula Vista- Crossroads 52,
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September 25, zois '13 SEP 26 PI2 :08
GITY Of CHULA VIS i;:
Mayor Cox and City Council CITY CLERK'$ OfhIG�
City of Chula Vista
276 fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor Cox &City Council members,
As a long-time Chula Vista citizen, I have been mindful of all of the efforts made by SDG&E,the
City of Chula Vista and the Port of San Diego to do whaYs best for our City.There has been no
lack of negotiating and finding consensus on a substation project that takes into consideration
environmental, community and business interests.
The substation that has been proposed will make room for the parks on the bayfront and, as I
have been recently made aware of, is being challenged by a group that doesn't have Chula
Vista's best interests in mind.
The development of our bayfront has been i� discussion for years and in order to keep the
Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan moving forward,we all agree on the need to relocate the
substation. Please do not let a one-sided party halt the 6ayfront development by fighting the
relocation of the substation. This is too important to be halted at the last minute.We have
made our decision and IeYs move fon,vard with progress—something that we need here in
Chula Vsta.
On behalf of the Chula Vista community, please support progress and the new substation.
Sincerely, ,
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Micha2l J. Monaco
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Sept. 26, 2013
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Chula vista City Council CITY CLERK'S OfFIC�
c/Office of Mayor Cox and City Council Members
City of Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor Cox and Chula Vista City Council,
It has come to my attention that there is an effort being made to stop the progress we've made
on our Chula Vista bayfront. Every person of our community has had the opportunity to voice
our thoughts, opinions and concerns about the project for the last 5 years or so. To now hear
that there is a local company with self-serving interests trying to stop all of the progress we've
made, greatly concerns me.
People of Chula Vista believe that it will be beneficial for Chula Vista to relocate the substation.
We have gone over the reasons and I will reiterete them here:
• It will restore and enhance views in the area by moving it 300 yards south.
• It is fully consistent with the Coastal Act and the Bayfront Master Plan.
• It will replace the obsolete facility with rtate-of-the-art technology to help the region
meet its growing energy demands.
• It is the best case scenario for Chula Vistans to address energy needs while also moving
our bayfront FORWARD.
Together, with your support, we can take the step forvvard with executing the plans to build the
bayfront and bettering our city. The community of Chula Vista urges you to support the
relocation of the substation and the continued progress of the Chula Vista Bayfront.
Sincerely,
Mike Spethman
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Dear Mayor Cox&City Council members,
f support the relocation of the South Bay Substation.
As a fellow Chula Vistan, I want to see the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan come to fruition
in a timely manner. Relocating the substation is.a large_step_to beautifying th.e-surrounding-area,---------------
and providing parks for the families and children of Chula Vista to enjoy. Once completed,
the Bayfront Master Plan will be a source of pride for Chula Vistans, but I'd like to see this
completed sooner rather than later.
The relocation of the South Bay Substation project has been in litigated for almost three years.
This extensive process has taken into consideration the cost to SDG&E customers, community
values and several other issues. However, new arguments from opponents now jeopardizes the
relocation we all support.We must not lose sight of the fact that this relocation will benefit all
Chula Vistans with new park area, much less overhead transmission line strudures and a new
substation tucked into an industrial zone which will provide us the electric system reliability
needed for the growth and development that the Bayfront Master Plan promises.
If we are not careful and do not continue to support this relocation,the residents of Chula Vista
could be harmed by the complaints of one industrial opponent.As our City leaders,we urge
you to focus on the greatergood and not the narrow interests of one.The plan to relocate the
substation has already been scrutinized and approved by the City of Chula Vista, Port of San
Diego, the California Public Utilities Administrative Law Judge and environmental staff and
others. Why are we wasting time and resources discussing it further at the behest of one special
interest?
As the leaders of this community, I hope that you see that this matter has been litigated for
the past three years and that any further delay could seriouslyjeopardize this long-awaited
improvement to our bayfront. We need to move ahead with what is best for the City of Chula
Vista.
Sincerely,
Francis Barraza
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City Vfana�er7im Sandoval
Chuta Vista Ciri- Council
276 4th'Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Deaz Citv Manaee: Sandoval.
The City of Chula 4 isia has beeqplanning the developmen�of their bavfront for many yeazs.
Afrer.se�°eral communiry meetines and approval b}�the Califomia Coastal Comcaission, it is ame
to move for�i�ard with the implementation. However, fhere is one opponent that represen2s no
other interesis but its own, who is challenging the pioposed substation reiocation on Chula
Vista's bavfront. The Citv o`Chula Vista deserves to move forwazd�iith its drzam of a world
class bayfront. As a proponent of Unionjobs, I write to ask.For your contir.ued support of the
substation relocation p:oject.
The Iast-ditch effort to try to put a halt to the bayfront plan is a sinole company wi2h one goal in
mind. To naintzin their view, while making the remaining community suffer the consequences.
Since the CPUC has alreadv proposed a decision, we must come to2ether for ALL Chu1a Vistans,
inchldina organized Labor and complete the substation relocation `or the wellbeine and furure of
the ent;rz community.
Being invoh�ed in labor has taught me that�vhen�ve come to�ether, we can achieve ffeat things.
Please understand tha[the community is united in this effort for a new substation and a beautiful
b2�front. Please sepport the relocation of the substation-It is what is best for us all.
Since eh�vour f
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Business�-fanager
Financial Secretary-Treasurer
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September 26, 2013
Chula Vista Citv Council
Office of Jim Sandoval
Cin-of Chula Vista
Chula Vista. CA 91910
Dear Councilmember Sandoval:
As a local leader in the labor communirv; I have been made a�vaze of the current threat facina
progress on Chula Vista's bayfront. The City of Chula Vista has been plannine the development
of their bayfront for many years. After several communit� meetines and approval by the
Califomia Coastal Commission, it is tune to move forward ��ith the implementation. Ho«�e�er;
there is one opponent that represents no othzr interests but its o«n, who is challeneine the
proposed substation relocation on Chula Vista's ba��front. The Cin� of Chula Vista deserves to
mo��e fornazd with its dream of a �vorld class bayfront. As a proponent of linion jobs, I w�rite to
ask for vour continued support of the substation relocation project.
The last-ditch effort to try to put a halt to the bayfront pian is a sinele company ��ith one eoal in
mind. To maintain their ��ie�ti�, �-hile mal:ing the remainin� community suffer the consequences.
Since the CPUC has alreadv proposed a decision, �ie must come to�ether for ALL Chula
Vistans; including oraanized Labor and complete the substation relocation for the wellbein2 and
fumre of the entue communitv.
Bein� im•olved in labor has taueht me that �ahen �ve come toeether, �ce can achieve ereat thinas.
Please understand that the communirv is united in this effort for a new substation and a beautiful
bavfront. Please support the relocation of the substation—It is �vhat is best for us all.
Sincerelv,
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Patrick Lavin
Business Manaser/Financial Secretarv
IBEVv 7`� District International E�ecutive Council
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Cli'f OF CHULA 'il�i�
CITY CLERK'S C�FFIC�
Sept. 2b, 2013
Mayor and Chula Vista City Council
Ciry o�Chula Vista - _
276 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers:
As a smali business owner with a restaurant on the Chula Vista bayfront, 1 have a vested
in[erest in seeing the development oi a world class venue for Chula Vista. I have owned and
operated the "Galley at the Marina" for more than 18 years, and have been attending meetings
and having conversations about our bayfront for nearly a decade.
I would like to urge the members of the city council to move forward with the approved plan
and relocate the switchyard to the south so we can begin the next phase of development for
our bay. Please don't get distracted by political games or rhetoric get our soon to be world
dass bayrront completed.
Thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
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Fran Muncey �
Chula Vis.a, CA.91910
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September 30, 20�3 RECE1'�/�D
Mayor Cox 8� City Council
City of Chula vista '13 OCT -1 All :25
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910 CITY OF CHULA Vi�?�
CITY CLERK'S OFFI��
Dear Maqor Cox and City Councilmembers,
I strongly support the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and relocating the
South Bay Substation.
For decades, the city has been trying to plan our up-and-coming bayfront.
After various meetings, to my understanding, an agreement was made
between the Port and City among other community and governmental
entities on a location for a new substation to be built. This substation is
necessary to improve views, increase land for parks and increase power
needed for the additional infrastructure the Master Plan will create. The
location of the substation was carefully thought out and the best possible
location was agreed upon.
We do not need to waste any more time with something that was already
researched and agreed upon. Let's move the substation and move the
bayfront plan forward. I want to see the bayfront built
I encourage you to support the relocation of the South Bay substation and
allow our bayfront to be developed, as planned, and to support the
betterment and beautification of Chula Vista. Our city needs this.
Sincerely,
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September 30, 2013
RECtiY�.���
Mayor Cox & City Council �13 �T —� �1� -25
City of Chula �sta
276 Fourth Avenue C►TY OF CHULA Vi�i=•
Chula vista,CA 91910 CITY CLERK S OFr ICc
Dear Mayor Cox and Councilmembers,
I am writing to you in hopes of your support in moving forward the Chula Vista
Bayfront Master Plan and the relocation South Bay Substation.
As a proud Chula Vistan, I've been waiting to see a bayfront that we can take pride in.
I know that the bayfront will benefit us tremendously, creating new jobs and
beautifying our ciry. We shouldn't have to go to another city outside of Chula Vista to
have fun and spending our money. We should invest our hard-earned money in our
ciry, or even better, have people from outside Chula Vista spend their money here.
I fear that because of the self-interest of one, our bayfront will be delayed longer or
even permanently. I dream of the day that my family and I can spend time together at
the parks and other amenities. Right now my dreams, along with those of many
others, are at a halt due to the time that is being wasted discussing plans that have
already been agreed upon by crucial groups. If moving the substation means that we
are taking a step forward with the Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan, then iYs the
move that we need to take now.
As leaders of our city, I trust that you are looking at the cit�/s best interest. I hope that
you are not being swayed by the selfish direction of one. Please help make my and
other Chula Vistan's dreams come true by supporting the relocation of the substation
and supporting the continuation of the Bayfront Master Plan.
Thank you,
iJla�a ��QZ
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September 28, 2013
RECEIVE�
Mayor Cox & Cin- Council �13 (�T —1 All :25
Citv of Chula vista CITY OF CHULA ;'i�1'
CITY CLERK'S OI=riCE
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Chula Vista Councilmembers:
I don't usually write to you,but[ am really looldng forward to seeing a world-class
bayfront developed in our City. However,with the recent delays [ am beginning to
become hopeless with the idea of its complerion. I strongly believe that the
relocation of the substation is important to the bayfront plans and I urge you to
We need to move the substation now so we can move forward with the plans for the
bayfront I do believe that the substation will in fact comply with the needs of the
City and the bayfront
It is clear to me that those who oppose the move of the substation are not looking
out for our City and community. They're only in it for their own self- interests. [t
would be such a shame if we had to delay the bayfront plans due to one group's
selfish wants. We NEED this for our city. We NEED to move the substation. WE
NEED YOURSUPPORT.
Respectfully,
�esi4P� of' Cf�c`l� 11s�a--
11 -22
September 26, 2013 R E C E I V���
'13 OCT -t Ni :25
Mayor and Chula Vista City Council CITY OF CHULA Yi5 i;:
City of Chula vista GITY CIERK'S OFr"ICE
276 Fourth Ave. �
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers,
Why are we still delaying our Bayfront project? I understand that it has taken
decades to get to this point and now paid lobbyist in an effort to represent one
landowner interest could potentially delay the project yet again. This is wrong!!!
Please follow through with the Bayfront plan and move the substation so that we can
conrinue forward to have a new development and 300+ acre pazk. Chula Vista
deserves to be treated like our neighbor to the north, San Diego.
Sinc el ,
nrique d'Oleire
Former Architectural Eastake Committee
City of Chula Vista
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RECEIVED
September 26, 2013
'13 OCT -1 All �25
CITY OF CHULA V!S i u
Mayor and Chula Vista City Council GITY CLERK'S OFr"IC�
City of Chula Vista
276 Fourth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers:
This is ridiculous! I am cannot believe that individuals would like to stand in
the way of progress. In my lifetime I have been able to witness all the
delays in `�the dream" that is to become our bayfront. Finally I have seen
some progress.
• A master plan for the bayfront
a The undergrounding of utility cables
• Direct access to the bay via H St.
• The demolition of the Southbay powerplant
And now all this progress is "threatened° by one landowner, Inland
Industries and their lobbyist, ex. councilman Moot, and ex. mayor Padilla.
Who would rather risk our plan, then have the switchyard moved next to
their clients property. This is ridiculous!
Please go forward on the plan and move the switchyard to the agreed upon
location. LeYs continue to strive forward for Chula Vista!
Sincerely,
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Cristina d'Oleire
Volunteer at Eastlake Community Church
City of Chula Vista
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September 27, 2013 RECEIV�n
Mayor Cox & City Council
City of Chula Vista '13 OCT -1 All :24
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910 CITY OF CHULi; VI51•:.
CITY CLERK'S GFF�G�
Dear Mayor Cox & City Councilmembers,
I support the Chula Vista Substation Relocation.
Our leadership has gone through negotiations for years, pouring
hundreds of hours and resources into meetings. We are finally at a
solution for the best possible relocation for the substation. But now,
a self-interest is trying to derail the entire project for the sake of its
own pocketbooks. Their political games jeopardize the entire
Bayfront Master Plan at the expense of our community.
The Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan and Substation relocation is a
plan that we have worked so long and fought so hard for. A project
like this will propel our City forward economically, environmentally
and socially. IYs too crucial to be ignored or postponed by a self-
interest.
I thank you for your time and consideration in moving forward with
the approved plans.
Sincerely,
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Armando Murillo
Asset Manager and Chula Vista resident
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Add iti c.�Yta,l I rtrarrn�',on
Draft Substation Resolution
October 1. 2013
Consistent with the City's previous filin�s �vith the CPUC, the Cin� Council reaffirms its
support for the relocation of the SDGRE Bayfront Substation in Fhe-rt�St A N
environmentallv friendlv and aesthetically pleasing manney�essiFile.
The Ciry Council also reaffirms its support for CPUC approval of the Bayfront
Enhancement Fund Altemative, particulazh� those elements that remove Transmission
To�ver 701 and undersround the related 138kV lines on either side.
Followine the CPUC decision on relocation, Citv Council directs staffto continue to
advocate ��th the Coastal Commission, and beyond if necessary, to meet these
objectives.
Finallv, Citv Council also directs staff to continue their efforts to eet a full accounting of
monies spent to date on Bayfront undersrounding, to develop a better mechanism for
accountabilin� eoing for���azd, and to esplore options to cause additional utilitv
under�round'ng, both on the Chula Vista Bavfront, and at other qualified and deservine
locations in 1 er areas of the Citv.
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PCC Power Cable Consultants, Inc.
Torben Aabo, Principal Engineer
Torben Aabo received a Bachelor's De�ree in elecc-ical�gncer'v�g from Azrhus Technical College, Dea�mark,
in 1967 and did ga�ate work in electrical�gineaine and indussial mu�agement at Fa'sleigh Dictanson
liniversity in New Jersey, 1972-1974.
He ioined Phelps Dodee Cable and Wire Company ia 1970 aad his early assignment ai[he Esca High Volta¢e
Research Laboratory in4olved uRth smdies in dielec�ic and[hrnnal tes[ing and analysis of 500 kV pipe-t�,�e and
13S kV solid dielectric cable s}stems. He parzicipated in the orieinal 138 kZPE failu*e invesri�rions at A'altz
?�4ills,Pe�u�yl�ania.
I�1r.Aabo joined Power Technoloeies,Inc. (PTn,in 19 i4 and p2rricipated in the desi�of maoy pipe-ripe and
solid dielectric¢ansmi>sion cable cvcuits. Research projecu��ae part of his responsibilities at PTI and
included projects to inerease pipe-cable section lengfn,fluid leak location on pipe-type cabie s}�tems;and
inves[iga[ions of alt��ate insulation mataial. - -
In 199�,Mr.Aabo formed Power Cable Consuhanu,Inc. (PCC),a consulting company speciauzing in
en�ineering projects for undereround ffansmission and distriburion cable s}�stems. His work invol��es failure
investieacions of 600 V'throueh 400 kV cables and their accessories in the U5,Europe,Asia,and the Middle
E�c Oth�failure im�esn'eations involved 400 kV�,PE taminarion failure and sevaal 345 kV and 240 k��
kZPE ffansmission czble s}stem failures. For li yeazs he uas one of the m3in insc uc[ors of a principle and
pracrice vansmission cable coursa
He has been in��olved wRth sevazl I 1�and 138 kV aa.-�smission c2ble projects which iavoh�ed initial cosi
evalua[ion;bid specifications,pr�bid mcetines,supplia evaluation, Ebg issues,factory inspections and fmal
aeceptance testing of the cable cscvi[s. He participated in the development of op�atioas and mainta�ance
manvals for both HPFF and XL.PE transmission cable sti5tems.
Being an expert aimess;Mr.:Aabo testified in a nuinba of cases throuehout the li5. He testified before the
Commonweakh of Vu�rua State Corporation Commission regazding under�oundine a section of a proposed
230 kV ovahead sansmission line. �1'hen a 115 kV overhead line�as proposed in Telluride,Colorado,he
tesrified before the Pubiic Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado in fz��or of an under�ound insta]]ation.
He also testified before the Connecticut Siring Couocil reeardine 34�kV proposed ovahead and undaground
trancmission circuits. Beng involved with a proposed 11�kV overhead uansmissioa line,he testified before the '
Vermont Public Service Board conceming undergrounding portions of the line He also testified before the
California Public Utility Commission which resulted in uadagrounding the first 500 k���Z,PE cable sysiem in
the US.
Mr.Aabo has pazYicipated in 34�kV and 38 kV submari¢e cable failure investigarions in u�hich he Kas part of
ihe QA team during the repair processes. He aLso participated in the upgradiog and development of new
umbilical cable systems for the operation of deep sc.Remote Opaatine Vessels(RO��.
Mr..Aabo was a team memba on projects investigating the laree power ovtage covering mosYof New Jersey
in July 1999. In 2000 he became a [eam me�nber investigatin�distribution manhole events and auditing
electric utilities distribuiion s}•stems. Follow-up projecu were initiated ihrough 2012. Hel�as also
participated in prunary and secondary cable evaluations afta other utility black-ouu[o determine causes of
failures and potential insulation 2eing. Additionally��Ir.Aabo has worked with auditing prunary and secondary
- network s«tems.
Mr.Aabo is a life member of IEEE and a voting member of the Insulated Conductors Committee(ICC). He was
past cbainnan of workir.g goups involved v.�ih deve!opment o:transmission cables.
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PCC Power Cflble Consultants, Inc.
Torben Aabo
TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS
1. "Forced Cooling Tescs on 230 kV and 345 kV HPOF Cable Systems,"IEEE Winter Power Meetiug,
New York,NY, 1976;Paper A76 201-4, (co-authors,J.A. Williams and E.D. Eich).
2. "Thennal Analysis of 230 kV and 345 kV HPOF Cables,"IEEE 1976 Underground Transmission and
Disttibution Conference, Atlantic City,NJ, September 1976; (co-authors, J.A.«�illiams and E.D. Eich).
3. "Increasing Pipe Cable Section Lenglhs," 7th IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference,
Atlanta, GA,April 1978, (co-authors, J.A.Moran and J.F. Shimshock). ;
4. "Cell Tests for Dielectric Per1'orinance of Glass," 7th IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Con-
ference, Atlanta, GA,Apri] 1978, (co-authors, J.A. Williams and K.R.Konnanyos).
5. "Thenno-Mechanical Bending of Pipe Type Cables," PTI Newsletter,Power Tec/inolo��, lssue 30,July
1982.
6. "The�mo-Mechanical Bending Effects in EHV Pipe-T}�pe Cables," IEEE/PES 1984 T&D Conference,
ICansas City,MO,April 29 -May 4, 1984, (co-authors J.A. Moran and J.F. Sl�imshock).
7. "Pressure Surge Reflector for Pipe Type Cable System," Paper 89 TD 369-0 PR�RD,presented at the �
IEEE/PES T&D Conference,New Orleans,LA, Apri12-7, 1989, (co-authors, H. Chu, H.A. ElBadaly,R.
Ghafurian,R.J. Rivglee,J.A Williams, and J. Melcher).
8. "Pulling Pipc T}�e Cables,"presented at the EPRI Cable Pulling Workshop,New Orleans, LA, October
10-11, 1989,(co-author, J.A.Moran).
9. "A Pourier Transfonn Technique for Calculating Cable and Pipe"I'emperatures for Penodic and
Transient Conditions,"IEEE Paper No. 91 WM 248-5 PVdRD,IEEE/PES R'inter Meeting;New York,NY
February 3-7, 1991, (co-authors, G. C.Thomann, E. C.Bascom,R. Ghafurian,and T.M. McKernan).
10. "Pressure Surge Testing of Pothead and Joint for Pipe Type Cable Circuits," IEEEJPES 1991
Transmission&Distribution Conference,Dallas,TX, September 22-27, 1991,(co-authors,J. A. Williams,R.
J. Ringlee,H. Chu, and R. Ghafurian).
11. "Field Test Proeram and Results to Verify HPFF CaUle Rating," IEEE/PES 1991 Ttansmission&
Distribution Conference,Dallas,TX, September 22-27, 1991,(co-authors,J.A. Wiliiams, E.C. Bascom, and
B. Horgan).
12. "Laboratory Analysis of Failed Samples: What is Important?"presented at a panel session "Cable,Joiut �
and Termination Failure Analysis" dming the IEEE/PES 199] Transmission&Dish-ibution Conferei�ce,
Dallas,TX, September 22-27, 1991.
13. "Underground Transmission Cables: Cost Effective funpacity Improvements."PTI's Newsletter,Power .
Tech�iology, Issue A'o. 75,October 1993, (co-author, ���. G. Lawson). � .
14. "Upgrading the Ampacity of HPFF Pipe-Type Cable Cucuits," IEEE/PES 1994 Traasmission and
Distribution Conference, Chicago, IL, April 11-16, 1994 (co-au[hors,W.Graham Lawson, Sunil V.
Pancholi).
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PCC Power Cable Consuitants. Inc.
i�. "Hybrid Transmission: A�er�sive lise of Under¢round Cable Sectio:u with Overhead Lines." 36th
CIGRE Session, 25-31 Au2us, 1996 (co-authors, E.C. Bascom, III,D.A. Douglass, and G.C.Thomenn).
16. "Diagnostic Tesine o�Cable Sysiems,"presented at the Pennsyhar:ia Eleciric Associarion T�D
Committee Meeiing, September 1996(co-author; Edwin Pultrum).
17. "Tesung of XLPE Transmission Cable 7'ermi�auons ai Three Utilities,"EPRI3epon TR-108073,Finfll
Report;May i997 (co-author, Edwin Pultrvm).
1fi."D'vectional Drilling Installatioa of Transmission Cable&Fiber Opiic Circui�,"presented at the 1997
T&D a'orld E?�TO,Aciana, Geo:eia,November 11 - i 3, 1997 (co-author; Isaac Green).
19. "Diamostic Tool for Distribu*ion Cables: 1'I,F ?a::ial Discharge Detection,"pruented at the 1997 T8;D
World Eh'PO, Atlaata.Georgia,November ll - 13, 199i (co-author, R'illem Boone).
20. "Cost Effeciive Maiutenance of Distribution Czble Circuits lising Diagnostic Testing,'presented at the
1998 Dobie Confaence, Bostoa, Ivfassachusetu, March 30—April 3, 1995 (co-au[hor,R'illem Boone).
21. `Diagnostic Testine Comes to the Rescue,"Trausmission& Distribution R'ortd maeazine, July 1998 (co-
authon Sianley V. Hey�, et.al.)
22. "Cost Effective Dia�ostic Maintenance Testing of Distribution Cable Circui's;"presented at the 2000
T&D�'orld EXPO, Cincinnad, Ohio, Apri126 - 23; 2000(co-author,Edwa;d Ho:gan).
23. "Diagnostic Testing Reveals Cable Health,"Tra:ismission& Distribution World ma�azine, Au2us[2000 �
24 "High Voltage Tesun�of an ROV blectro-Optical 7'ether Cable,"presented at the IEEE/MTS Oceazu
2001 Conference Proceedines, Honolulu,HI,t�'ovember 5$2001. IEEE Press. (co-authors, Ed Mellinea;A. �
Bowen, C. Katz,R. Petitt). �
For further information, contact:
Po�rer Cable Consultants. Inc.
Torben Aabo
Principal Engineer � .
510 Charlton Road
Ballston Spa;l�l' 12020-3211
tiSA
phonc 518 354-1613, ce11 518 441 8085
e-mail t.aabo(a),ieee.ore �
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112ARI{E. FULn'IER
PROFESSIOl�'AL Principal
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Conduct economic and technical studies in support of clients involved in
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Project Eneineer
Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhal►
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analyses of sinall commercial and residential emerging technologies.
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Tellus Institute
(1990-1996)
Advised public utility commissious in five states on electric and gas industry
deregulation issues. Submitted testunony on tUe rate design of a nahiral gas
utility to the Pemisylvania Public Utilities Conunission. Testified before the
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Research Assistaut
Center for Energy and Environmental Studies, Princeton University
(1988-1990)
Researcl�ed the technical and economic viability of gas turbine cogeneration
using biomass iu the cane sugaz and alcohol indush-ies. First reseazcher to apply
"pinch" analysis and a inixed-integer linear pro�raimning model to ininimize
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Oakland, CA 94612 �
Tel: 510-834-1999
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Glenn Reddick, P.E Tel : (916)-712-2054
Glenn Reddick Professional Services Fax : (208)-968-2033
7800 Chaplin Ct Elk Grove, Ca 95758 gmr5252(�aoLcom
Glenn Reddick is the owner of Gfenn Reddick Professional Services. Mr. Reddick has been
awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He has held
managemenUtechnical positions with Hercules Municipal Utility, Navigant Consulting,
Resource Management International, Greiner Engineering and Q. T. Colwell and Associates.
Mr. Reddick is a registered professional engineer in four states and has over 35 years of
broad.based experience in the electric energy industry. He has served in a lead role for
projects associated wtth transmission design, substation design, and distribution design. He is
an expert in electric transmission and distribution planning, operations, maintenance and
reliability. He has served as an expert wiiness before state and federal regulatory agencies on
issues related to the planning, design, capital cost, operation and maintenance of
transmission, substation and distribution facilities. Mr. Reddick has provided expertise in the
valuation of transmission and distribution assets internationally and-in the development of
financial and engineering analysis to support financing activities.
Representative Project Experience
Condition AssessmenWalue of Electric T&D Independent Consultant Reports for Bond
Assets Issues
Lon Island Power Authorit New York California De artment of Water Resources
Pasadena Waier and Power California Kerrville Public Utili Board Texas
Cit of Mesa Arizona Ci of Santa Fe New Mexico
La una Pueblo New Mexico Lon Island Power Authorit New York
Western Resources Kansas Sacramento Munici al Utili District California
Transmission and Distribution Reliability Testimony before Regulatory Bodies
Im rovement Pro rams
Potomac Electric Power Washin ton, D.C. Federal Ener Re ulato Commission
Dominion Electric ir inia Texas Public Utilit Commission
Ci of Lodi California Guam Public Utilit Commission
Du uesne Power Com an Penns Ivania Connecticut De artment of Utili Control
Consolidated Edison New York California Public Utilit Commission
San Antonio Ci Public Service Texas Illinois Commerce Commission
Transmission Interconnection Planning Transmission, Substation and Distribution
Desi n
Ensearch Havdaii Cit of Roseville Electric California
Oxbow Power Nevada San Antonio Cit Public Service Texas
Lucasflms California Basic Industries Nevada
Basic Power Nevada Cit of North Little Rock Arkansas
Cit of Dover, De Delaware Sacramento Munici al Utili District California
S ecial Pro'ects T&D Audits for Re ulator Bodies
Developed Y2K black start procedures for New York Public Service Commission
Sacramento Munici al Utili District California Nia ara Mohawk
On the job training for National Electric Connecticut Department of Utility Control
Administration Phili ines Connecticut Li ht and Power
Relay protection for Lake 1, 50 MW turbine Illinois Commerce Commission
California Commonwealth Edison
Developed new Substation standards for City Guam Public Utility Commission
Public Service San Antonio (Texas Guam Power Authori
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October 1, 2013
Mayor Cheryl Cox
City of Chula Vsta
276 4'" Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Dear Mayor Cox and City Councilmembers:
The San Diego Labor Council and our Iocai unions have long been involved in the Chula Vista
Bayfront Planning Process. The substation relocation project is a iong-time goal of all of our
planning efforts. it was arrived at and supported by a broad group of stakeholders.
Unions, businesses, environmentalists, and govemment spent many years working together
developing the Bayfront land use plan that was flnally approved.
Building the relocated substation is necessary. It wiil provided needed reliability of electricity.
Now that the South Bay Power Plant has been demolished, we should relocate the substation
and move forward with developing the bayfront and the concomitant community benefits we
envisioned-- high quality jobs, more protection for wildlife and better public access.
We appreciate Councilmember Salas' committment to openness and transparency and support
taking action to protect working families. If there are ways for the City to improve practices and
policies to benefit the undergrounding program and Rule 20A undergrounding within the City,
those avenues should be analyzed and pursued. It is good for workers and good for ratepayers.
That being said, the substation relocation has been approved and we should move forward with
the plans to meet our growing energy demands and develop the world class bayfront
development we have all worked so hard toward.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concems at 619-228-8101
SincerelCi�
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Richard 8arrera
Secretary-Treasurer 8 CEO
3737 Camino del Rio South, Ste. 403 � San Diego, CA 92108 � (619) 228-8101 � www.unionyes.org
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Jerry Thomas 1339 Second Avenue Chula Vista CA 91911
ierrvthomas8(c�cox.net October 1, 2013
The Southwest Chula Vista community is a diverse area with
people of all colors, creeds, class, talents and age. It includes the
International Gateway to Chula Vista Palomar Avenue off interstate 5
and Olympic-Orange Avenue off 805. The community of Southwest Chula
Vista is once again striving against social and environmental injustice.
Parents work hard to protect their children and extended families.
Southwest Chula Vistans all work hard to deal with the economic,
educational and health related challenges. Business owners and their
workers struggle and fight an uphill battle to protect their livelihood. We
are tired of being ignored and treated as staristics.
The proposed towers are too high and moving them to our
bayfront will overrun the natural environment, destroy the character of
the bay and diverse wildlife of the pacific flyway. Haven't you notice that
more and more species of birds have declining populations. We must
stop the threats and destruction of their environment.
We should be guided by the critical honesty and ethics of
Hippocrates, the founder of inedicine as a profession. His oath concludes
with a mandate to recognize that "above all" medicine highest value is to
"do no harm". In this instance Southwest Chula Vista community this
oath translates in the recognition of their California Public Utilities
Commission and the Chula Vista city council doing the right thing and no
further harm to our southwest bayfront
Your acts should not diminish the southwest, but leave it greater,
better and more beautiful than it was given to us. How much is doing the
right thing worth. The P.U. C. should consider our cultural values and
gifts of nature and fulfill the promise of undergrounding the wires NOW.