Resolution - 2008-60RESOLUTION NO.2008-60
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST
COVINA •DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITION 7 - THE
SOLAR AND CLEAN ENERGY ACT OF 2008
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina is supportive of regional and statewide efforts to
generate renewable energy projects and programs; and
WHEREAS; the City of West Covina supports the California Legislative Analyst Office's
analysis that Proposition 7 would increase energy rates to consumers, including the City of West
Covina; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 7 would force small wind . and solar companies out of the
renewable energy market because of a provision that excludes power generated from renewable
plants smaller than 30 megawatts from counting toward the new requirements of Proposition 7.
Today, nearly 60% of contracts under California's renewable requirements are with these small
providers; and
WHEREAS, Proposition 7 would allow renewable power providers to always charge
10% above the market price of power, stifling competition for renewable power, and artificially
increasing the cost.
WHEREAS, by eliminating competition from smaller renewable providers and creating a
seller's market that allows prices to be set at 10% above market, Proposition 7 will increase costs
to electricity consumers and taxpayers by hundreds of millions of dollars. (Economists predict
that the average California household will see its utility bill increase by more than $300 dollars a
year).
WHEREAS, California leads the nation with tough, clean energy standards that require
utilities to use significantly more renewable power and Proposition 7 will jeopardize . this
progress and disrupt renewable power development. In addition, once law, Proposition 7 could
only be changed to make any adjustments to the law would require another vote of the people or
2/3 vote of the legislature.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT.IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
West Covina as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of West Covina hereby declares its opposition to Proposition 7 — The
Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008; and
SECTION 2. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and forward a
copy to the League of California Cities and all State officials representing West
Covina; and
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and
adoption.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 29th day of September 2008.
Mayor Sherri Lane
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I, LAURIE CARRICO, CITY CLERK of the City of West Covina, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of West Covina,
California, at a special meeting held thereof on the 29th day of September 2008, by the following
vote of the City Council:
AYES: Herfert, Touhey, Lane
NOES: Hernandez
ABSENT: Sanderson
ABSTAIN: None
City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Ci y Attorney d Alvarez-Glasman
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