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IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 69 (1123/2040) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LEANDRO URGING CALIFORNIA UTILITIES, LEGISLATORS AND REGULATORY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE ADVANCE NOTICE TO UTILIITY CUSTOMERS PRIOR TO POWER REDUCTIONS WHEREAS, it is recognized that California faces unprecedented energy challenges and severe electricity supply shortages; and WHEREAS, utility users throughout San Leandro and the state are taking aggressive measures to reduce electricity use through conservation measures recommended by Governor Gray Davis, the California Energy Commission, Pacific Gas & Electric, and others; and WHEREAS, because of unannounced rolling blackouts, local businesses and industries of all sizes are suffering significant financial losses resulting from the interruption of production processes; and WHEREAS, if these same businesses and industries had advance notice of an impending blackout, measures could be taken to protect production, save. data, minimize impacts to services, and preserve public safety. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of San Leandro does RESOLVE as follows: That the City of San Leandro strongly urges Governor Gray Davis, the California Energy Commission, the California Public Utilities Commission, Pacific Gas & Electric, and all responsible parties to mandate and implement a system which would provide reasonable advance notice to all Pacific Gas & Electric customers prior to initiation of electricity blackouts throughout the state of California. Introduced by Council Member Loeffler and passed and adopted this 21St day of May 2001 by the following called vote: Members of the Council: AYES: Council Members Glaze, Grant, Loeffler, Santos; Mayor Young ( 5 ) NOES: None ABSENT: Council Members Galvan, Nardine Attest: ~~ ~ ~t~4,~1~ ~ Gay e Pete en, City Clerk ( 0 ) ( 2 )