MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
SUBJECT:
Title
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-9361 - OPPOSE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM (BESS) PROJECTS IN AND ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS
Body
Recommendation
Recommendation
Discussion and action as desired regarding a resolution in opposition to Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in and adjacent to the City of San Marcos.
Body
Board or Commission Action
Not Applicable.
Relevant Council Strategic Theme
Quality of Life
Planning for the Future
Executive Summary
Deputy Mayor Jenkins and Councilmember Sannella have requested the proposed resolution regarding opposing Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in and adjacent to the City of San Marcos.
Discussion
A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is technology designed to store and manage energy for later use. It typically uses rechargeable batteries to store energy from various sources, such as the electrical grid, renewable energy sources like solar or wind power, or other power generation methods.
In an effort to develop alternative energy supplies, there has been an increasing number of proposed and constructed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects in the County of San Diego whose technology is fairly new, rapidly evolving and for which there is not a well-documented history of impacts of these projects on local communities.
Environmental Review
The proposed action is not a “project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Sections 15000 - 15387), and is therefore not subject to environmental review pursuant to Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this resolution of opposition.
Attachments
Resolution
Submitted and Presented by: Deputy Mayor Jenkins & Councilmember Sannella