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FROM: Marls DeSaulnier , . 'QSta
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SUBJECT: Power loss during the week of June 12
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
REQUEST that a representative from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company give a presentation
to the Board on the recent widespread loss of power during a time of high demand for electricity,
as well as their plans for preventing power loss during the coming high-demand months. The
report should also include a description of PG&E's policies and procedures regarding deliberate
"rolling brownouts"and the process for notifying citizens of their location and duration.
BACKGROUND:
During the week of June 12th, 2000, Contra Costa County experienced high levels of demand for
electricity due to extremely hot temperatures. There were numerous instances of power loss at
residences and businesses throughout the county,many lasting 12 hours or more. Local media
reported that PG&E had instituted a series of planned"rolling brownouts" lasting no more than
90 minutes in any location. Given the contradiction between what was reported and citizens'
actual experiences of economic loss and discomfort,the Board of Supervisors would like an
explanation of the power outages during the week of June 12 and what PG&E's plans are to
prevent outages in the upcoming months of peak demand. The Board also requests information
on PG&E's policies and procedures regarding planned brownouts, including how citizens are to
be notified of their location and duration.
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RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
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ACTION OF BOARD ON. Ju 1 Y-1 1 , 2 0 0 O APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED_Z1X_ OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT — ) AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AYES: NOES: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ATTESTED July 11 2 0 0 Q
PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
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