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r� CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 11 1997 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: GRACIE FERNANDEZ HARMON, ACTING CITY MANAGER FROM: THOMAS K. CLARKE, UTILITY DIRECTOR SUBJECT: APPROVE COLTON'S JOINT INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN FOR SUBMITTAL I TO WESTERN AREA POWER ADMINISTRATION JUNE 18, 1.997 BACKGROUND Section 114 of the National Energy Policy Act of 1992, signed into law on October 24, 1992, requires the preparation and filing of Power Integrated Resource Plans (Plan) by Wester Area Power Administration customers by July 8, 1997. The Plan prepared for the City of Colton is a joint submittal with the Cities of Azusa and Banning, as allowable under provisions of the Act. The Plan describes electric resource needs for customers of the City of Colton. The Plan is not intended to present a complete analysis of the opportunities and challenges that the Colton Electric Utility currently faces in the evolving industry. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS The required Plan is attached to this staff report. Portions relating to the City of Banning have not been completed as of this date, but will be completed in time to meet the July 8, 1997 filing date. Staff from the Cities of Azusa, Banning, and Colton jointly prepared the attached Plan. Due to the on-going restructuring of the electric utility industry in California and potential increases in electric load, the Plan does not include major resource or demand-side commitments, changes or realignments that may be contemplated. This Plan is intended to meet the federal filing requirements of the National Energy Policy Act of 1992. FINANCIAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION That City Council approve Colton's joint integrated -resource plan for submittal to Western Area Power Administration, as attached to this report. Attachment: Cities of Azusa, Banning, & Colton Integrated Resource Plan for 1997-2001 Page 1 of 1 Item # 14