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Supervisors table resolution on Potrero power plant retrofit and site reuse pending fuller proposal
Summary
The board temporarily tabled a resolution authorizing negotiation of a memorandum of agreement for retrofitting Units 4–6 at Potrero Power Plant and planning for possible closure and site reuse, with supervisors citing lack of a complete project description, negotiations and environmental review.
The Board of Supervisors tabled (item 31) a resolution that would have authorized and directed negotiation and execution of a memorandum of agreement relating to retrofit work for Potrero Power Plant Units 4, 5 and 6, closure of generating units when no longer needed for electric reliability, and reuse of the power-plant site.
Supervisor Maxwell spoke in opposition, saying she had “grave concerns” and objected to legislation that would limit the board’s ability to oversee or discuss critical infrastructure. Maxwell urged that the board must be involved in infrastructure matters that affect public health and city governance.
Supervisor Alito(o) Pier (identified in the transcript as the speaker moving to table) said the resolution lacked a full project description, a fully negotiated MOU, and a complete public process including environmental review; she moved to table and argued the mayor and the Public Utilities Commission should present a complete proposal before the board decided. Supervisor Ellsburn seconded the motion to table. The clerk announced the item was tabled without objection.
Ending: The board agreed to delay action until staff and the mayor’s office return with a complete proposal, negotiated MOU and environmental review materials.
