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be processed while the study is still being conducted. He noted that he believes a moratorium will give the City adequate time to complete the study. With regard to the pmposai for a joint workshop, Chairperson Sullivan stated that he would like to see this matter proceed in the most expeditious manner possible, and while he still believes a workshop is a good idea, if the process can begin by the Planning Commission making a recommendation to the City Council, he would support that method. He noted that he would like to have workshops as part of the process. Chairperson Sullivan stated that he agrees with staffto defer the CEQA process on the Enron application, as long as the moratorium is in place. He stated that he would like to have the Planning Commission involved in the study, as well as anyone in the public who has indicated that they would like to be involved. Commissioner Roberts stated that she agrees with Chairperson Sullivan with regard to what should be in the study. She noted that she is enthusiastic about developing a policy for the City. She advised that P.G. & E. needs to get more power into the Vineyard substation and that is the purpose of the transmission line. She noted that she believes the question of whether the Uansmission line will satisfy the need for additional power plants should be addressed in the study. She stated that she had understood these plants were temporary emergency plants. Commissioner Roberts stated that the study will bring the energy issue to the forefront and get businesses to talk about what can be done. She advised that she would like to know what the local and regional energy needs are. Commissioner Roberts questioned how difficult it would be to impose the moratorium if one of the applicants wanted to proceed before the study was completed. Mr. Swift stated that a meeting would need to be scheduled and the findings for a moratorium would need to be made. He noted that the Council could take this action without action by the Planning Commission. Ms. Seto advised that a finding needs to be made that there is an immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. Commissioner Roberts stated that she does not want the Council bogged down with the process required to establish a moratorium while the City is trying to proceed with a study. She advised that she would support wording that states the Planning Commission would strongly recommend a moratorium if any applicant does not postpone its application. Chairperson Sullivan suggested that two resolutions be adopted so that the moratorium is not tied to the study. Commissioner Roberts voiced her support to involve the Planning Commission and those who have expressed interest in the study. Commissioner Arkin thanked the public for attending this evening's meeting, as well as the previous meeting. He stated that he feels the Planning Cortunissioners' job is easier because of the public support. He advised that he agrees with almost all of the comments of his fellow commissioners. He stated that he feels the study needs to be done and that the issues can be flushed out with a study. He indicated that he believes this matter should be presented to the Council as quickly as possible, so that the authorization can be given to staff to begin the process. He further indicated that he does not want the study to be stopped in the event a moratorium becomes controversial. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES November 28, 2000 Page 11