2/21/12, "PG&E won’t comply with Sebastopol SmartMeter ban," Press Democrat, Guy Kovner, via WatchSonomaCounty.com
"Sebastopol and PG&E appear to be on a collision course following
the city’s adoption Thursday of a ban on the installation of
SmartMeters, the controversial wireless devices that critics contend are
a threat to public health.
PG&E, which is spending $2.3 billion to install SmartMeters
throughout its service area from Eureka to Bakersfield, will not comply,
a spokesman said.
The city’s measure, citing the “potential risks to the health, safety
and welfare of Sebastopol residents,” imposed a moratorium, effective
immediately, with a $500 fine for violations.
“We cannot agree to a moratorium,” PG&E’s Paul Moreno said.
As a state-regulated utility, PG&E “operates under the exclusive
jurisdiction” of the California Public Utilities Commission, he said.
PG&E will continue to install SmartMeters in the city, Moreno
said, noting residential gas and electric customers have the right to
opt out of the technology.
PG&E notifies customers by phone and letter before installing
SmartMeters, and advises them of the right to decline them and pay
monthly fees for that option, Moreno said.
Sebastopol has been ground zero for a leading SmartMeter resistance
group, the EMF Safety Network, and opponents hailed the City Council’s
unanimous action at a special meeting called Thursday solely for that
vote.
“I’m glad to see democracy in action. It’s heartwarming,” said Alan Horn of Sebastopol, who spoke in favor of the ordinance.
City Manager Larry McLaughlin said it would remain in effect until the council takes further action.
“It starts today and it will last indefinitely,” McLaughlin told the council and 14 people attending the meeting.
Asked by Councilman John Eder what happens to residents who want
SmartMeters removed from their homes, McLaughlin, who is also the city’s
attorney, said the measure “cannot compel removal of meters already
installed.”"...via DemocratsAgainstUNAgenda21
.
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