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Meeting Date
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ITEM TIT E: Resolution ~8~,~j (~ Endorsing the Formation of a Joint Powers Agreement
to Establish the Distribution of Hydroelectric Power Generated by
Federally Controlled Dams to Certain Customers
SUBMITTE BY: City Attorney (4/5ths Vote: Yes No X )
The C'ty Council has directed that a resolution be prepared endorsing
the i ea of Assemblyman Stirling's in order to provide an appropriate
vehic e for the distribution of hydroelectric power not directly saleable
to th San Diego Gas & Electric Company but through a publicly owned and
opera ed utility.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution
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BOARD~COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A
DISCUSSION:
Asse lyman Stirling has requested that the City Councils of the cities
of Sa Diego join together in a Joint Powers Agreement for the establish-
ment f a public utility corporate entity whose sole function would be
to co trol the receipt and distribution of hydroelectrical power generated
by va ious federally constructed and operated dams in the western United
State .
It is the intent of his proposal that the cities and County of San Diego
retai a public control over the distribution of such power in the
broad public interest while at the same time preserving the private
utili y concept.
A res lution has been prepared endorsing the concept advanced by Assem-
blyma Stirling which should lead to the establishment of such a Joint
Power Agreement which will take careful analysis by staff and Council
,, to im lement.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
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Meeting Date 4/20/82
Written Communications
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City Manager
(4/5ths Vote: Yes No X )
a. Request for resolution authorization the formation of a joint powers agreement
regarding energy - Assemblyman Stirling
CI Y MAPJAGER RECOMMENDATION: The Federal Water and Power Act which governs
is ri u ion o e era y generated hydroelectric power gives preference to
publicly owned utilities and therefore the privately owned utilities, such
as San Diego Gas and Electric, get power that is left over, if any. If
more of the cheaply generated hydroelectric power can be made available to
SDGE, it could help stabilize electric rates in San Diego County. Therefore,
I recommend that Council support Assemblyman Stirling's effort and direct
staff to bring back an appropriate resolution.
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SACRAM NTO, CALIFORNIA 95814
PH NE (916) 445-6161
7051 A VARADO RD., SUITE C
LA ME A, CALIFORNIA 92041
PH NE (714) 237-7970
LARRY STIRLING
SEVENTY-SEVENTH DISTRICT
April 13, 1982
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City Clerk
Mayor Cox
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I would appreciate your placing on the Chula Vista City Council Agenda the issue
possibly adopting a resolution authorizing the formation of a joint
ers agreement regarding energy.
As you probably know, the Federal Water and Power Act which governs
t e distribution process of Federally-generated hydroelectric power gives
p eference to certain types of customers. Publically-owned utilities take
p eference over privately-owned utilities and leave a utility like SDG&E
i a position of bargaining for what is left after preference customers
h ve their day.
It is reasonable to argue that an appropriately executed joint powers
reement could meet the federal definition and give San Diego area residents
equitable distribution of hydroelectricity from facilities that their
>< dollars helped to build. Obviously, such an effort would require not
ly the close cooperation of the cities in the SDG&E service area but also
SDG&E Board and the congressional delegation. I have asked Mayor George
iley, Chairman of the SANDAG Board of Directors, to place this issue
their agenda so that they could provide a central point of contact.
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Your cooperation would be most appreciated.
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City of Chula Vista
2 6 Fourth Avenue
P. O. Box 1087
C ula Vista, CA 92012
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