HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 98-111 06/01/1998 I Resolution No. ss-111 N.C.S.
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5 RESOLUTION AllOPTING A MOTION TO INTERVENE IN THE FEDERAL ENERGY
6 REGULATORY COMMISSION PROCESS REGARDING PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
7 COMPANY'S PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE MINIMUM FLOW RELEASE
8 SCHEDULE FOR THE POTTER VALLEY PROJECT
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1 1 WHEREAS, the Sonoma County Water Agency asked all cities in Sonoma County to
12 become involved in the Federal Energy Regulatory Conunission (FERC) process regarding
13 Pacific Gas & Electric Company's (PG&E's) proposal to reduce water diversions from the Eel
7 4 River to the Russian River by up to I S%; and
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16 WHEREAS, the proposed reduction of water from the Eel River to the Russian River is
17 to allow additional protection to fishery resources in the Eel River; and
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19 WHEREAS, reducing the diversion of water from the Eel River to the Russian River will
20 cause economic impacts to all cities as well as potential impacts on the cities' water rights; and
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22 WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma provides municipal government services to over
23 50,000 citizens, including water and wastewater services, and holds water-rights to the Russian
24 River that could be impacted by the proposed action by PG&E; and
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26 WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma provides domestic water to it's citizens and relies upon
27 a certain amount of water from the Russian River that could be impacted by the potential 15%
28 reduction of water availability, and accordingly, has a direct interest in this proceeding which
29 cannot be adequately represented by another party; and
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31 WHEREAS, the process of intervention will allow the City of Petaluma to serve the
32 public interest by officially becoming part of the review and comment process which will insure
33 the City the opportunity to present any testimony or evidence during the application review time.
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2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma,
3 California, hereby moves to adopt a Motion to Intervene in the Federal Energy Regulatory
4 Commission process regarding Pacific Gas & Electric Company's proposal to amend the
5 minimum flow release schedule for the Potter Valley Project.
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Under the powerand authority rnnlerredupon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the vedasto
Council of. the City of Petaluma eta (Regular) QFYdfdDC]ttefD meetin
on the ..._1sY.....__..... day of ........Lune 19_95.., by the
following vote:
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AYES: Keller, Torliatt, Vice Mayor Maguire, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: mi Re tompe q ,
ATTEST: fL?'IGCi.. .L.CLf
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