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Board approves agreement to install shoreside power at Piers 27 and 29
Summary
The board adopted an ordinance approving an amended agreement with Cochran Inc. to install shoreside power equipment at Piers 27 and 29, and waived certain administrative and environmental-code requirements.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance on Tuesday to amend a contract with Cochran Inc. for installation of shoreside power equipment at Piers 27 and 29 and to waive specified administrative and environmental-code requirements.
The clerk called for a roll call vote on item 13. The recorded roll call listed an aye vote from Supervisor Maxwell, Supervisor Mercurimi, Supervisor Aleoto Pier (recorded as "Aliodo Pier" in the transcript), Supervisor Avalos and others; Supervisor Campos recorded a no vote. The final tally recorded on the floor was 10 ayes and 1 no.
Why it matters: Shoreside power enables berthed ships to use electricity from shore rather than running diesel auxiliary engines while at berth, reducing air emissions near the waterfront. The ordinance as read on the floor amends the previously approved agreement to permit the equipment installation at Piers 27 and 29 and includes waivers of some procedural requirements to expedite the work.
Outcome and next steps: The ordinance was adopted by roll call; the installation will proceed under the amended agreement and the Port of San Francisco will coordinate implementation and any required environmental compliance. The transcript does not record implementation dates or contract dollar amounts on the floor.
