Title
Consideration of Resolution Concerning Puget Sound Energy's Continued Reliance on Coal-Fired Power Production and Proposed Legislation before the Washington State Legislature
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to adopt the Resolution Concerning Puget Sound Energy's Continued Reliance on Coal-Fired Power Production and Proposed Legislation before the Washington State Legislature.
Report
Issue:
Shall the City Council adopt the attached Resolution?
Staff Contact:
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 360.753.8338
Presenter(s):
Consent Calendar item.
Background and Analysis:
At the City Council's February 10, 2014 meeting, Councilmember Cooper discussed an email received from Puget Sound Energy (PSE) regarding proposed legislation that could provide Washington State utilities a regulatory process and financing mechanism to phase out coal-fired energy generation and close coal plants. The proposed resolution, drafted by Councilmember Jones, is consistent with the Council's prior communication with PSE asking them to move away from coal-fired power.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Protection of public health.
Options:
1. Approve the Resolution as presented.
2. Amend, then take action to approve the Resolution as amended.
3. Take no action.
Financial Impact:
None.