Friday, June 10, 2005

Power Plant Questions Answered Off Public Record of Council Meeting Reported in Press

City gives plant retail complex space
GRAND TERRACE: The council votes to turn over 7.8 acres from adventure center to power company.
12:37 AM PDT on Friday, June 10, 2005
By PAUL LaROCCO / The Press-Enterprise

GRAND TERRACE - The city took action Thursday to shrink plans for a long-planned adventure-themed retail center, opening the door for a new power plant some officials await warily.


Hilkey asked: What is in it for the City?
No response by staff or council.

Answer: $800.000 annual income possible.
Answer: We get power from the grid, better grid, better power supply.
Answer: We may get a piece of property which can be used for a dog friendly park.

Read the full article in the Press.

ALSO Remember:

AES was asked to provide a horizontal view of the proposed development and placement of the revised facility. None was presented.

AES was asked to provide additional and comparative Environmental Impact Data. None Was provided as of yet.

AES must clean up the property being swapped for.

Other Old Business Not Dealt with in Public:

Air conditioning Contract? What's UP?
Revised OAC? Change in Plan? Where is IT?

Committee for Policy and Practice Review of What is the Function of City Council Member, and Mayor Who Is IT, What input can a Citizen Have?

Contracts Negotiation Practices and procedures, Have we seen any improved practices?