MINUTES
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Special Meeting - LAFCO
February 26, 2010, at 2:00 p.m.
City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250
Chairperson Ross Mirkarimi
Vice-Chair David Campos
Members
Commissioners Bevan Dufty, John Avalos and Hope Schmeltzer
Alternates
Commissioners Eric Mar and Michael Bornstein
SPECIAL AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting convened at 2:11 p.m.
On the call of the roll, Commissioners Campos, Avalos, and Dufty were noted
absent. There was a quorum.
Present: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos (arrived at 2:59 p.m.),
Avalos (arrived at 2:27 p.m.), Dufty (arrived at 2:32 p.m.), Mar (left at 2:45 p.m.),
Schmeltzer, and Bornstein.
2. Approval of Minutes:
A. November 20, 2009 Special Meeting
B. January 22, 2010 San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Joint Meeting
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved, seconded by Commissioner Schmeltzer, to
approve the minutes of the November 20, 2009 Special Meeting and the January
22, 2010 Joint Meeting with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. The
motion passed unanimously by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Mar, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioners Campos, Dufty, and Avalos.
Action: Approved.
3. Report on the Status of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Activities
A. Report from SF PUC
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, gave an overview of the current activities for the
CCA program and the progress being made, including an update on the contract
negotiations with Power Choice.
B. Report from SF LAFCo
Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, gave an update on the
Implementation Plan and next steps of the process. She also requested the
Commission to send a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
to encourage CPUC to expedite the Implementation Plan process. The
Commission also indicated a resolution may be sent from the Board of
Supervisors encouraging the same.
Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, gave an overview of the community
outreach meetings that have been scheduled. SF PUC and LAFCo staffs are
currently working on a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet.
Caroline Teng, Community Development Coordinator, LAFCo, gave an update on
the outreach being done and the social media campaign that is underway with SF
PUC.
Public Comment: Mr. Wright spoke on energy issues; Eric Brooks, Community
Choice Energy Alliance, voiced concerns related to the Implementation Plan and
various CCA issues; Cathy Brandhorst shared various concerns.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, to send a letter
signed by all LAFCo members to the CPUC requesting they expedite the
Implementation Plan process. The motion passed unanimously by the following
vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Avalos, Dufty, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioners Campos, and Mar.
Action: Approved.
4. Consideration of the Draft FY2010-2011 LAFCo Budget (Pursuant to Government
Code Section 56381)
Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, presented the draft FY2010-2011
LAFCo budget.
Public Comment: Cathy Brandhorst shared various concerns.
Commissioner Dufty moved, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, to approve the
draft FY2010-2011 LAFCo budget as presented. The motion passed unanimously
by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Avalos, Dufty, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioners Campos, and Mar.
Action: Approved.
Item Nos. 5 and 6 were heard together.
5. Approval of Amendment No. 9 to the Legal Services Agreement with Miller, Owen
& Trost
Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, gave an overview of the legal
services that will be provided by Miller, Owen & Trost in the upcoming year.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, to approve
Amendment No. 9 to the Legal Services Agreement with Miller, Owen & Trost. The
motion passed unanimously by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Avalos, Dufty, and
Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioner Mar.
Action: Approved.
6. Executive Officer’s Report
Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, presented an update on
Proposition 16, “Taxpayers Right to Vote Act,” including the list of sponsors in
support and those against.
Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, spoke about the two upcoming
vacancies in LAFCo and the procedural next steps.
Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party, spoke about issues related to
Proposition 16.
7. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Eric Brooks, SF Green Party, spoke about the fiber optic cables in San Francisco.
Cathy Brandhorst spoke on various issues.
8. Future Agenda Items
A Special Meeting may be convened in March 2010 to consider the final
CleanPowerSF contract.
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:09 p.m.