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CityCouncil | 2021-05-18 | 9 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the rolling blackouts occurred during summertime; use of air conditioners is increased during the summer; expressed concern about blackouts; stated blackouts place people in harm's way; she does not feel safe in her home with the lights out indefinitely; expressed support for ensuring the City is getting ahead, for using electricity and converting; expressed concern about doing so much that the demand increase will be beyond capability and cause blackouts; expressed support for an assurance of no blackouts. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated part of the ordinance is inspiring; she is proud of the work; the ordinance is a way to directly reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by buildings; greenhouse gas emissions contribute to global warming and lead to extreme climate events, which cause rolling blackouts across the State; the situation is complex; however, the solution is clear. The AMP General Manager stated the rolling blackouts were a Statewide issue; there have been unprecedented heatwaves; the State relies on neighboring states to help in said situations; intense shortages and loss of generation create blackout situations; AMP does not have control over the blackouts; however, AMP does have control over what is happening in Alameda; Alameda is fully sourced and will not have a power deficiency for another four to five years; AMP is currently planning how to fill the need and is looking to distribution centers for hardening and increasing capability in order to accommodate electrification; alternatives in technology are also being looked at to help mitigate impacts; accommodating the proposed matter is not a problem for AMP; rolling blackouts could occur; however, AMP has done its part in order to ensure there are enough resources to keep the lights on; AMP does not have control over what happens at the State level. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of the staff recommendation [including adoption of the resolution and introduction of the ordinance]. Vice Mayor Vella seconded the motion, which carried by the following roll call vote: Councilmembers Daysog: Aye; Herrera Spencer: No; Knox White: Aye; Vella: Aye; and Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft: Aye. Ayes: 4. Noes: 1. (21-346) Resolution No. 15777, "Declaring Five Project Sites at Alameda Point, including the Enterprise District, Residential Parcels Both Market Rate and Collaborative (Package K), Building 92, Building 11 and Building 19, and Building 25 Exempt from the Surplus Land Act and Authorize the City Manager to Comply with Surplus Lands Act Procedures Related to the Properties Notwithstanding Their Exempt Status." Adopted. The Community Development Director gave a brief presentation. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether anything would prevent the City from extending the boundaries to the Enterprise District further south to West Hornet Avenue; stated extending the border seems natural. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 18, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-05-18.pdf |