HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2011-042RESOLUTION NO. 2011-042
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA TO SUPPORT THE EXPEDITED
DEMOLITION OF THE SOUTH BAY POWER PLANT
WHEREAS, in 1960, San Diego Gas & Electric ("SDG&E") constructed the South Bay
Power Plant ("SBPP") on the Chula Vista Bayfront and began operation; and
WHEREAS, in the decades to follow the SBPP served reliably as a major supplier of
electrical energy to the San Diego region; and
WHEREAS, over time the SBPP became outdated and it was determined that its negative
impacts on the environment would soon outweigh its benefits; and
WHEREAS, in 1999, the San Diego Unified Port District ("Port") acquired the SBPP
from SDG&E in order to wind down its operations and facilitate its removal from the Chula
Vista Bayfront; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2010, the California Independent System Operator (ISO)
determined that the operation of the SBPP was no longer necessary to service the electrical
energy needs of the San Diego region; and
WHEREAS, on December 31, 2010, Dynegy, Ina ("Dynegy") ceased operations of the
SBPP and proceeded to disconnect the SBPP from the regional power grid; and
WHEREAS, the agreements to operate the SBPP between the Port and Dynegy establish
Dynegy as the responsible party to dismantle and demolish the plant and remediate the plant site
within a prescribed period using funds set aside for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the expeditious dismantling and demolition of the SBPP will be in the best
interest of the community by eliminating visual blight from the Chula Vista Bayfront; and
WHEREAS, City staff has been working collaboratively with Port staff to evaluate the
legal and practical steps necessary in order to expedite the SBPP demolition process; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to encourage this process and declare expedited
demolition of the SBPP a top priority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista hereby:
1. Declares its official support for the expedited demolition of the SBPP by the
responsible parties as a top priority; and
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2. Authorizes and directs City staff to continue to work cooperatively with the Port
staff to encourage an expedited demolition process by the responsible parties.
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Council Ene~v Subcommittee
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Steve Castgl~da; ~fuiicilmember
Council ergv Subcommittee
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 1st day of March by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Castaneda, Ramirez and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ATTEST:
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Donna R. Noms, C, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
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Cheryl Coy ; M or
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2011-042 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regulaz meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 1st day of March, 2011.
Executed this 1st day of Mazch 2011.
Donna R. Noms, CM ,City Clerk