HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 184-99 PG&E TV UpgradeRESOLUTION NO. 184 - 99
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
SUPPORTING THE PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY
TRI-VALLEY UPGRADE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the electrical demand in the Tri-Valley region is nearing the area's electrical system's
capacity and is expected to exceed it by mid-2002; and
WHEREAS, to keep the electrical system at its traditionally high reliability level and avoid
blackouts at peak hours, PG&E must upgrade the Tri-Valley region's electrical system and infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS, to upgrade the system, PG&E plans to build two new substations and construct new
power lines capable of delivering more electrical power to the Tri-Valley region; and
WHEREAS, in working with the communities to develop plans for the upgraded system, PG&E
has balanced environmental, engineering and economic factors; and
WHEREAS, PG&E has met with the City's representatives in recent months to discuss and
develop alternatives for supplying the electrical energy needs for the developments envisioned and
approved by the local jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, PG&E's preferred alternative for the Tri-Valley Upgrade Project is shown on the
attached map (Exhibit lA) and is comprised of.' 1) a northern component consisting of two, 5-acre
230/21 kV substations and approximately seven miles of 230 kV transmission line extending east-west
from the existing Contra-Costa-Newark transmission line along the existing PG&E right-of-way to the new
Dublin substation, located outside Dublin's current city limits and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, but
within the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment area; 2) a southern component consisting of
approximately six miles of new 230 kv transmission line, 2.7 miles of Which will be located underground
within Pleasanton city streets, connecting the existing Vineyard substation and the Contra Costa-Newark
transmission line; and 3) a second phase, if electric demand increases, consisting of a new 230 kV
transmission line along PG&E's existing northern right-of-way connecting the existing Contra Costa line to
the Tesla substation.
WHEREAS, PG&E has been communicating directly with the public in order to build an
understanding of the need for the upgrade and to gain input and insight into specific concerns raised
throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, PG&E intends to file an application with the California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC), on or about November 22, 1999, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN)
authorizing construction of the above described project, together with the Proponent's Environmental
Assessment (PEA); and
WHEREAS, at that time, PG&E will provide notice to, among others, all public agencies having an
interest in the project and make available the application and the PEA for review; and
WHEREAS, the CPUC will likely issue a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) analyzing the
project's potential environmental effects for formal public review and comment in late 2000; and
WHEREAS, this resolution is in advance of that review and is intended to illustrate a high level of
interest in the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council:
Understands that the electrical system in the Tri-Valley region is nearing its capacity
and supports the necessity to address this problem by mid-2002; and
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Pending further review and Understanding that PG&E's preferred alternative may
undergo further refinements, supports the Tri-Valley Upgrade Project as reflected on the
attached map labeled Exhibit 1 A; and
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Recognizes that the City will have a formal opportunity to comment on the
proposed project as part of the CPUC's CPCN process and reserves its right to comment
further on the proposed project and the EIR; and
Directs staffto submit to PG&E for inclusion in the PEA to be filed with the CPUC,
a written statement of the City's position on the proposed project as reflected by this
resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 1999.
AYES:
Councilmembers Howard, McCormick, Zika, Vice Mayor Lockhart and Mayor
Houston
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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existing PG&E Contra Costn/Newmk line. 1he now power line
· ~"~x- .... , .'.- Jq~' just west of Vasco Road near the BFI landfill entrance. '
~..~../ ' lhe ne~ line would run ~.8 mile~ we~t, within ~E'~ oasement,
connecting the Contra Costa/Newark line to the proposed
~"~'" ..,~[ : substation tn Dublin. A one mile line would be constructed where
:,..~ · the PG&E easement cros~es North Livermore Avenue, running
south to the proposed North Livermore substation.
Phase.: 1 Double C~rcmt~' ' 230 kV Transmission Line
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~ ': ~' ' Construct and connect ~.? miles of 230kV line and 2,8 miles o[
~. ~ ~ , ' ungrounded 230kY conduit to PG&E's existing Vineyard
~' ~".. Substation in Pleasanton. The 230kY line would connect to the
~ '~. ' .~ existing PG&E Contra Costa/Newark power line south of ~
~,. VACL~C,TOS ~ ~ Highway 84, less than a mile east of the GE Vallecitos Nuclear
' '~' -~~ Center entrance While the route traverses mountainous terrain
': ~X, ~~ north towards Pleasan,o.. near the city limits the overhead lines
'.' ---~' _~/'.~ / would transi[ion ,o an underground conduit system.
Tri-Valley Upgrade
Preferred Alternative
ADCC FIELDS RANCH WIND '
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"+" Phase 2
-.' After construction of the Northern and Southern
plans, Phase 2 may be added to meet the region's
futura demands.
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