HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of IW Public Utilities Commission 2-2003 15:06 CITY OF INDIAN (JELLS 1 760 346 0407 P.02/02
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By Minute Motion, authorized the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem
and City Manager to, if deemed appropriate, move ahead
with both the hiring of a representative to protect the
City's interest before the Public Utilities Commission
May 22, 2003 (PUC) as well as selecting two representative from the
City of Palm Desert to work with its neighboring cities
of Indian Wells and Rancho Mirage on these issues. 5-0
The Honorable Jean Benson, Mayor
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, California 92260
Dear Mayor Benson:
Over the last year the City of Indian Wells has diligently studied the formation of a
municipal electric utility and the legal issues facing public agencies in this regard.
Currently, there are many issues before the Public Utilities Commission and the
Legislature that effect how public utilities may be operated in the future. Although the
City has decided not to pursue municipalization, we want to continue our advocacy for
lower power rates.
Given that the Cities of Palm Desert and Rancho Mirage have recently announced there
intent to maintain their future rights for municipalization, as has Indian Wells, we have
a common objective to see that our rights are properly represented before the PUC and
legislature. I believe that this common interest may be well served if we can explore
ways to work together going forward.
I recommend that our cities join together as advocates for protecting our rights and
expanding our efforts to provide rate relief to our residents. We can do this by jointly
hiring a lobbyist to represent our interest before the PUC. If this is acceptable, it would
be prudent to set up a meeting next week with one or two representatives from each
agency to begin exploring the options that are available to us. Time is of the essence
as issues are pending before the regulatory agencies.
Your consideration is appreciated
CITY COUNCIL/ACTION:
APPROVED ✓✓ f DENIED,.
Sincerely, RECEIVED OTHER
MEETING DATE 5 as-03 _ .,..
AYES: 1
Robert A. Bemheimer NOES.
ABSENT:
Mayor ABSTAIN: =e, •
VERIFIED BY: RUC ba i rr1
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44-950 Eldorado Drive • Indian Wells • California 91210-7497 • V(760)346-2489 • F(760)346-0407 • www.IndianWeas-City.ore
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