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SFPUC authorizes exclusive negotiations for Sunol Valley quarry after contested presentations
Summary
The commission authorized exclusive negotiations with Oliver Da Silva Inc. for the Sunol Valley aggregate quarry lease after hearing competing financial analyses and environmental concerns; the motion passed 3–1 and commissioners asked staff to pursue stronger assurance on environmental protections and revenue certainty.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission voted 3–1 to authorize exclusive negotiations with Oliver Da Silva Inc. for a proposed agreement to operate the Sunol Valley Aggregate Quarry (surface mining permit SMP 30, Calaveras Road).
The vote followed extended public comment and competing presentations from proponents, opponents and technical consultants. Ralph Cairns of the Alameda Creek Alliance urged that any mitigations be enforceable long term and questioned impacts on the Apperson Ridge area. Representatives from CEMEX…
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