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Chairperson Sullivan stated that he would support a joint workshop. He further stated that ail five of the Commissioners agreed that a negative declaration is not adequate for this project and he would recommend that the City Council place a moratorium on these types of applications until the City has developed energy policies. Commissioner Kameny stated that he supports Commissioner Arkin's suggestion for a workshop, noting that this issue is a Tri-Vailey situation. Commissioner Ark'm advised that some cities have their own municipal power plant and Pleasanton may want to proceed in that direction. Ms. Sero noted that it sounds like it is the consensus of the Planning Commission that it would like to see further environmental review of this project and typically this process would take several months. She advised that it may be possible to bring forward the issue of a moratorium to the City Council at its January meeting if that is what the Commission is interested in pursuing. She advised that if the Commission wishes to take a more formal action on the recommendation for a moratorium, the item could be placed on the agenda for the Planning Commission's meeting on November 28. Discussion ensued regarding the timing for the preparation of an EIR for the proposed project aml the proposal for the joint workshop to develop an energy policy and strategies, and a possible moratorium. Ms. Seto clarified that an item will be placed on the November 28 agenda to consider the moratorium and the recommendation to the City Council regarding an energy policy and joint workshop. Chairperson Sullivan clarified that the UAE application for the power plant will not be considered at the November 28 meeting. Commissioner Arkin asked that staff provide basic information regarding examples of other cities' strategies at the November 28 meeting. Cha'trperson Sullivan suggested obtaining the s~rvices of an outside resource to discuss this issue. PUBLIC HEARING WAS REOPENED Ed Tomco, United American Energy Corporation, 2420 Camino Ramon, Suite 101, San Ramon, suggested that a PG&E representative be invited to provide information regarding needs and risks. He further advised that a lot of consultants are available to provide an overview of what it means to be a municipal power district and other ideas and options. PUBLIC HEARINGS WAS CLOSED pLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2000 Page 11