The hearing is for people to express their opinions about the Final Environmental Impact Report related to San Francisco's proposed acquisition of PG&E's electrical transmission and distribution assets. This project aims to ensure reliable electricity service for San Francisco residents and involves multiple jurisdictions, including Brisbane, Daly City, and San Mateo County.
Hearing of persons interested in or objecting to the certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) Power Asset Acquisition project (Assessor’s Parcel Block No. Various, Lot No. Various), identified in Planning Case No. 2023-005370ENV, issued by the Planning Commission through Motion No. 21929, dated July 9, 2026, adopting the findings under California Environmental Quality Act related to the Certification of a Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed PG&E Power Asset Acquisition project in San Francisco, City of Brisbane, City of Daly City, and San Mateo County; the project would be the City and County of San Francisco’s purchase of PG&E owned electrical transmission and distribution assets in San Francisco and San Mateo County that are needed to provide electricity service to the customers within San Francisco. (Appellants: Christian H. Cebrian of Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, on behalf of Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Alaura McGuire of Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo, on behalf of the Coalition of California Utility Employees.) (Filed: August 7, 2026)
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for the proposed acquisition of PG&E's power assets by the City of San Francisco.
The Planning Department published the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the PG&E Power Asset Acquisition project, initiating public review.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing to discuss the DEIR, allowing for public comments and feedback.
The Planning Department published the Responses to Comments document, addressing feedback received during the DEIR review period.
The Planning Commission certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the PG&E Power Asset Acquisition project through Motion No. 21929.
Christian H. Cebrian and Alaura McGuire filed appeals against the certification of the FEIR on behalf of PG&E and the Coalition of California Utility Employees, respectively.
The Clerk of the Board referred the appeals to the Planning Department to determine their timeliness.
A public hearing is scheduled for the Board of Supervisors to consider the appeals regarding the certification of the FEIR.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
This motion supports the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for PG&E's project to acquire power assets. It confirms that the project meets environmental standards before moving forward.
This motion aims to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for PG&E's Power Asset Acquisition Project, pending the Board of Supervisors' written findings. If passed, it would require further evaluation of the project's environmental impact.
This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create findings that could potentially reverse the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for PG&E's Power Asset Acquisition Project. It is currently a special order in the legislative process.
This motion supports the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for PG&E's project to acquire power assets. It confirms that the project meets environmental standards before moving forward.
This motion aims to reverse the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for PG&E's Power Asset Acquisition Project, pending the Board of Supervisors' written findings. If passed, it would require further evaluation of the project's environmental impact.
This motion directs the Clerk of the Board to create findings that could potentially reverse the Planning Commission's approval of the environmental report for PG&E's Power Asset Acquisition Project. It is currently a special order in the legislative process.