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FILE # 1020-40
SUBJECT:
: · AGEN DA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 5, 1999
Pacific Gas & Electric Tri-Valley Power Project
(Report Prepared by: Carol R. Cirelli, Senior Planner)
ATTACHMENTS:
RECOMMENDATION:
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Resolution Supporting PG&E's Tri-Valley Upgade Project
Preferred Project Alignment Map
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment Map with
Preferred Project Alig-nment
Adopt resolution supporting PG&E's Preferred Alig-nment
for the Tfi-Valley Upgrade Project; and
Direct the City Manager to submit to the California Public
Utilities Commission a written position statement supporting
PG&E's Tri-Valley Up~ade~P_roject as reflected in the City
Council resolution.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
BACKGROUND: "
On August 4, 1999, Planning staff and representatives from PG&E made .a brief presentation on the status
of the Tri-Valley Upgrade Project and presented several transmission line and substation alig-nment
alternatives that were still under consideration at that time. PG&E has now selected a preferred project
alignment, which will be presented to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and is
requesting that the City Council adopt a resolution (Attachment .1)supporting the preferred alig-nment.
ANALYSIS:
PG&E's preferred upgade-project, as shown on Attachment 2, is composed of.' 1 ) a northern component
which consists of two, 5-acre 230/2 lkV substations and approximately 7 miles of 230kV transmission line
extending east-west from the existing Contra-Costa-Newark transmission line along-the existing vacant
PG&E right-of-way; and 2) a southern component which consists of approximately 6 miles of new 230kV
transmission line, three of which will be located underground within Pleasanton city streets, connecting to
the existing Conira Costa-Newark transmission line. The second phase of the project will consist of a
new 230 kV transmission line along PG&E's existing northern fight-of-way connecting the existing
Contra Costa line to the Tesla substation, east of Livermore within Alameda County.
The 230kV east:west transmission line is located mostly within Alameda County, adjacent to the
AlamedaJContra Costa county line, and a portibn of the line is located within Contra Costa County. :One
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of the 5-acre substations is located within North Livermore and the other is located within Contra ~Costa ,,.
County, north of Fallon Road. -:
The preferred transmission line appears to be located outside Dublin's city limits and the Eastern Dublin
Specific Plan, but within the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment area, which includes the Future
Study Area and a very small portion of the City' s Sphere of Influence area (see Attachment 3).. Detailed
project alignment maps and location descriptions will be available during the formal public review period.
However, according to PG&E's latest map, it appears that the preferred transmission line would mainly
affect Rural Residential/Agriculture land use designations within the Eastern Dublin General Plan
Amendment area.
The other two alig-nments that were discussed at the last City Council meeting as possible preferred
alig-nments included: 1 ) additional transmission lines along the southern portion of the Tri-Valley through
Pleasanton with the same northern lines as the preferred project; and 2) 230kV transmission lines
extending down Fallon Road (within the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan) connecting to the Vineyard
substation. When comparing all three alignments, PG&E's preferred alignment will have the least impact
on the cities of Dublin and Pleasanton.
PROJECT SCHEDULE:
PG&E will be submitting an application, including the Proponent's Environmental Assessment (PEA)
with the CPUC this November. As part of the application process, the CPUC will require a brief position
statement from local agencies regarding the preferred alig-nment. These position statements will allow the
CPUC to determine the level of support for the project. The CPUC will then process the project and act
as the Lead Agency for purposes of CEQA. The CPUC's formal public review process will likely begin
in mid-2000. The City is able to comment on the project throughout the project processing schedule,
especially during the CPUC's public review period.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends that the City Council: 1) adopt the resolution (Attachment 1) supporting PG&E's
preferred alignment for the Tri-Valley Upgrade Project; and 2) direct the City Manager to submit to the
CPUC a written position statement supporting PG&E's TrirValley Upgade Project as reflected in the City
Council resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. - 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 up~ade the Tri-Valley region's electrical system and infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS, to up~ade 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 upgaded 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 Upgade Project is shown on the
attached map (Exhibit 1A) and is comprised of: I) 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 undergound 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 up~ade 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
,
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 1A; and
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 staff to 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, ,~d:'PROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 1999.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Mayor
City Clerk
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'existing pG&E Contra Costa/Newark line. The new power line Preferred Alternative
would originate 3.4 miles north of Vasco Road/Highway 580 and
· ,:~.~.: juSt.west of Vasco' Road near the BFI landfill entrance.
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\ Just west of Vasco Road near the BFI landfill entrance. '
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. '~ ;:. · substation In Dub n. A one m e ne would be constructed where
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Phase 2
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plans, Phase 2 may be added to meet the region's
future demands.
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.... Existing TPansmisslon Lines
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AGRICULTURE:'
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General Commercial may be permitted by a planned Development Zoning Process (see text for Complete discussion )
Will converl Io Future Study Area/Agriculture where determined inconsislenl wllh APA {see text tor complele discussion
General ·Plan
-EaStern Extended Planning Area
LAND USE MAP
Legend
COMMERCIAL
Neighborhood Commercial
General Commercial
Campus OlfiQe
Induelrial Park
RESIDENTIAL
~ High Density 25- du/ac
~ Medium-High Density 14-25 du/ac
['~ Medium Density 6- t4 du/ac
~ Low Densily 0-6 c~ac
~ Rural ResidenllaVAgriculture 1 du/lO0 ac
pUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC/OPEN
~ public/Semi-Publb Facility
~ Elementary School
~) Junior High School
~) High,School
~) public/Semi-Public
~ Parks & Recreation
® City Park
Community Park
Neighborhood Park
Neighborhood Square
Open Space
Stream Corridor
.CIRCOLATION
_---- Arterial Street
.... Collector Street
.........Transit Sdne
_--- SOl Boundary
.... General Plan Amendment Sludy Area
.... Specific Plan Study Area
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