HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-125 - Support for the State’s Proposed Utility Affordability & Accountability Legislative PackageRESOLUTION NO. 2025 - 125
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA,
SUPPORTING THE STATE'S UTILITY AFFORDABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE FOR THE 2025-2026 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR
SESSION.
WHEREAS, utility rates in California have risen significantly in the past decade, and San
Diego County continues to face some of the highest electricity costs in the nation; and
WHEREAS, residents of the City of National City ("City") now receive energy supply
through San Diego Community Power ("SDCP"), but remain subject to San Diego Gas & Electric's
("SDG&E") transmission and distribution rates, which are regulated by the California Public
Utilities Commission and contribute to high monthly bills; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Utility Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package (the
"Package") includes critical Senate and Assembly bills that collectively aim to lower utility costs,
increase transparency, shift wildfire mitigation costs away from ratepayers, and ensure fair
pricing; and
WHEREAS, the Package includes the following bills: Senate Bills 24, 254, 330, 332, 500,
and 636, and Assembly Bills 825, 1017, 1020, and 1167; and
WHEREAS, supporting this legislation is consistent with the City's commitment to equity,
sustainability, and protecting residents from rising costs of living.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY,
CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the City Council hereby declares its support for the 2025 Utility
Affordability and Accountability Legislative Package, consisting of Senate Bills 24, 254, 330, 332,
500, and 636, and Assembly Bills 825, 1017, 1020, and 1167.
Section 2: That the City Council directs City staff to transmit this Resolution to the
City's state representatives, lobbyists, and other appropriate parties to ensure it is part of the
official record of support.
Section 3: That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of Septe 025.
R4D4orrison, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shelle hapel, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
i
Barry J. c Itz, City Attorney
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of National City, California, on
September 16, 2025 by the following vote, to -wit:
Ayes:
Molina, Rodriguez, Yamane, Bush, Morrison
Nays:
None.
Absent:
None.
Abstain:
None.
AUTHENTICATED BY: RON MORRISON
Mayor of the City of National City, California
Np Shelley Chapel
Pe,'4! City Clerk of the City of National City, California
`F, CAUE�Q� A Shelley apel, MMC, City Clerk