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there is a program called Community Energy Authority with State legislation that provides funding to allow communities to take control of energy management. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he would like to see Pleasanton take control of its energy destiny and work with PG&E to see how to address the energy short-fall over the next two years and develop a longer term plan and strategies. Commissioner Roberts noted that the kinds of alternatives that Chairperson Sullivan is diseussiag are usually presented in the EIR. She questioned why an EIR has not been done. She stated that the alternatives should include the placement of the power plant. She questioned the deadline, and asked if the deadline is absolutely necessary. She cited an article in the Wall Street Journal regarding the dissolution oflSO Board and she questioned how this would affect Enron's potential subsidy. The following issues and questions were raised by Commissioner Roberts: Is it possible to reduce the size of the stacks if the project is consmaeted a little later, thereby allowing additional time to manufacture the shorter stacks7 - Concern about the use of Highway 84 as the traffic route for truck traffic, especially lrucks carrying ha~Rrdons materials. Concern about the water usage. The potential use of R/O water needs to be analyzed. Need more noise studies, with studies in Vintage Hills and areas higher in the hills. The issue regarding landscaping needs to be reviewed. (She noted that apparently Kiewit doesn't want potential heritage trees planted on its property.) The gas line and potential impacts and users need to be analyzed. Concern about the cumulative impacts of another facility across the street and one in Livermore, and this should be discussed (possibly in an EIR). How might the facility alleviate the need for the transmission line? An analysis needs to be done as to the current and future needs. In response to a question from Commissioner Roberts, Mr. Pavan confirmed that the public review of the negative declaration would extend to when the Council reviews the application or through the EIR period, if an EIR is prepared. Commissioner Roberts encouraged residents to talk with the Enron representatives if they would like them to speak to their community groups. Commissioner Kameny commented on recent articles in the newspaper regarding private power plants. The following issues and questions were raised by Commissioner Kameny: Will the energy generated in this plant be used strictly in the Valley or in Pleasanton? The noise in the area he lives in is very loud, especially the noise fi~om the gravel quarries. The questions regarding noise need to be answered. Concerned about air quality. He noted that the emissions reduction credits make business sense, but not health sense. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 8, 2000 Page 9