Next Steps for Retiring AES Redondo Beach, CA Power Plant

All,

So far, the City of Redondo Beach City Council is right where AES wants them, doing nothing.  Check out the link below to an AES press release issued last week.  As you can see, the official position of the City of Redondo Beach is a big deal.  A big deal to AES, a big deal to the California Energy Commission, a big deal to surrounding communities, a big deal to organizations like the Beach Cities Health District,and hopefully a big deal to you! Here’s the link:

http://ems.stli.com/create/AES.asp?issue_id=1288#2721

For now, the Redondo City Council doing nothing is AES’ only hurdle to get State approval for a new power plant in Redondo.  The process is geared for approval.  It will take a year, but AES will meet every environmental requirement by the CEC, AQMD and State Water Board and be allowed to build a new plant.  It will only be a matter of time before they begin adding more air pollution to our area for another 50 years.  Not something I’m going to allow without a fight, in case you hadn’t noticed.  And I’m not alone.

Compare doing nothing to the ‘what if’ scenario we already had official City Council opposition BEFORE AES submitted their license application to the State.  All elected officials up the chain would support us, and the neighboring communities could pass resolutions supporting our position, just like what has happened in Chula Vista and San Francisco.  AES would be in the ugly position of pushing something no one in the area wants – a new power plant.  I’m looking forward to an AES press release announcing the permanent retirement of AES Redondo.

So put July 10th on your calendar when City Council will again consider a resolution opposing a new power plant.  The Redondo Beach City Council passing a simple resolution opposing a power plant costs nothing!  It’s free!!

Bill

310-809-4405

The Goldberg Kids

There was a very tragic murder & suicide last month in Redondo Beach that left two children orphaned and they need your help!

A 10 year old boy and a 13 year old girl have become known as The Goldberg Kids, and our local Redondo Beach Police Officers’ Association and Redondo Beach Fire Fighters’ Association are conducting a fundraiser this Wednesday at the Red Robin in the South Bay Galleria.

20% of all the proceeds  from 11:00am – 10:00pm will go towards the Goldberg Kids Fund, so go get some shopping done Wednesday at the Galleria and stop in for some eats at the Red Robin.  Or, just mail a check for their trust fund to:

South Bay Credit Union, Goldberg Kids Fund, 2304 Artesia Blvd., Redondo Beach, CA 90278.

Goldberg%20Kids%20Fund%20Charity%20Event%20Notice%20-%20RBPOA

http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_20106981/police-and-fire-unions-establish-fund-goldberg-children?IADID=Search-www.dailybreeze.com-www.dailybreeze.com

 

 

 

Redondo Power Plant – Easy Reader Editorial – March 15, 2012

Check out my article that appeared in the Easy Reader last week.

This article clearly demonstrates the power plant is not needed, it hurts the financial future of our waterfront, and pollutes our air.

BrandEditorial12MARV3

To see the article in the Easy Reader go here:

http://www.easyreadernews.com/48251/brand-aes-power-plant/

To sign the petition and for more info go here:

www.nopowerlant.com

Harbor Cruise

Cruised King Harbor yesterday with our dedicated and friendly Harbor patrol personnel.  They’re part of the RBFD.  Not only do they look out for the safety of us humans, I spotted a struggling pelican tangled in fishing line and they netted it and removed the hooks, lines and weights that were strangling it.  All in a days work for some of Redondo’s finest!

Happy New Year South Bay and Redondo Beach Residents

Come to our rally protesting the construction of a new power plant in Redondo Beach.

Where: PCH & Herondo

When:  Saturday, January 21, 12 noon – 1pm

Why:  Because we don’t want a new power plant on our waterfront.

The nopowerplant group will have signs and horns and lots of positive vibes to absorb.  Come do your part and make some new friends along the way.

Redondo Beach City Council; District #2

Welcome to BillBrandRB.com

On this website you will find lots of valuable information about Redondo Beach, CA District #2 City Council Member, Bill Brand.

Bill loves working in, living and supporting the South Bay Community of Redondo Beach.  Please feel free to contact Bill directly via any of the methods listed on the Contact page; We welcome all constructive and positive input and feedback that’s purpose is to improve the community for its residents.