Redondo Beach City Council considers power plant resolution, moratorium
A view from Hermosa Beach of the north-facing side of the AES plant on Harbor Drive. Photo In the wake of Measure A’s defeat, the Redondo Beach City Council wants to continue to actively engage in the process by which AES is applying for certification to re-power its Harbor Drive plant. At its Tuesday night meeting, the council directed staff to draft the text of, and assess the potential impacts of, a moratorium on construction at the Harbor Drive site until the city and AES have had the opportunity to explore alternative uses for the property. City Attorney Mike Webb explained that a moratorium, initially proposed by Councilman Matt Kilroy, would theoretically stall proceedings while the city worked to re-zone the property in a way that would satisfy AES and Redondo Beach voters. On Tuesday, the council also authorized staff to submit a petition to the California Energy Commission (CEC) for the city to formally become an intervenor, or party to all relevant CEC proceedings, as soon as the commission deems AES’ application complete. Exactly what position the council may take as an intervenor remains unclear. As an intervenor it will have the authority to submit evidence, question…
Read this story on easyreadernews.com