HomeMy Public PortalAbout2004-060 (04-20-04)Resolution 2004.060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LYNWOOD SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 2006 (NUNEZ) THE
RELIABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE ACT OF 2004
WHEREAS, California residents, local governments and businesses all depend
upon reliable electricity at a reasonable price; and
WHEREAS, Local governments and residents of local communities were all
detrimentally impacted by the power supply crisis from 2000-2002, and the uncertainty in
energy pricing and reliability that resulted; and
WHEREAS, A byproduct of the energy crisis is significant regulatory uncertainty
that has paralyzed the investment in virtually all new power plant construction; and
WHEREAS, If legislative action is not taken soon, California residents,
businesses and our state's economy could once again be threatened with rolling
blackouts and significant power prices by the year 2006; and
WHEREAS, AB 2006 will protect California residents, local governments, and
small and large businesses by ensuring they will receive reliable power at predictable,
regulated rates; and
WHEREAS, AB 2006 will require utilities to demonstrate to the California Public
Utilities Commission that their investments in power contracts, renewable energy,
energy efficiency, direct investments, and other investments provide cost-effective,
efficient value for customers.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD DOES
HEREBY FIND, PROCLAIM, ORDER AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Manager or her designee is authorized to carry out
any transactions as so ordered by this resolution.
Section 2. That the City of Lynwood supports Assembly Bill 2006 (Nunez)
The Reliable Electric Service Act of 2004.
2004.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ;~m'h dayof A.m-il
ATTEST:
ANDREA L. HOOPER, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ATTORNEY
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
CITY MANAGER
Section 1. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and shall deliver a certified copy thereof in his own records.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 20t~ day of April 2004.
ATTEST:
ANDREA L. HOOPER, CITY CLERK
I certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 2004.060 was duly
adopted by the City of Lynwood at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20"' day
of April 2004.
AYES: COUNCILMEN PEDROZA, RODRIGUEZ,
VASQUEZ AND BYRD
NONE
NONE
NONE
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SANTILLAN,
ANDREA I. HOOPER, CITY CLERK