MINUTES

 SPECIAL AGENDA

 

1. Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting was called to order at 2:12 p.m.

On the call of the roll, Commissioner Schmeltzer was noted absent.

Commissioner Dufty, seconded by Commissioners Campos, moved to excuse Commissioner Schmeltzer from the meeting of November 12, 2010. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Vice-Chair Campos, Commissioners Dufty, Avalos, Pimentel.
Noes: None.
Excused: Commissioner Schmeltzer.

PRESENT: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Vice-Chair Campos, Commissioners Dufty, Avalos, Pimentel.

There was a quorum.

2. Approval of the Minutes from the September 17, 2010, LAFCo Meeting

Commissioner Campos, seconded by Commissioner Dufty, moved to approve the minutes from the September 17, 2010 LAFCo meeting. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Vice-Chair Campos, Commissioners Dufty, Avalos, Pimentel.
Noes: None.
Excused: Commissioner Schmeltzer.

Action: Approved.

3. Report on the Status of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Activities and update of the RFP process

Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF Public Utilities Commission, presented information on current CCA activities and community outreach that has been done. Mr. Campbell also gave an update on the RFP process and the next steps staff will be undertaking. Four responses to the RFP have been received from Power Choice, Noble Americas, Constellation, and Shell Energy North America.

Commissioner Campos, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to direct LAFCo staff work with SFPUC staff to explore the option that the City internally manage the CCA program. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Vice-Chair Campos, Commissioners Dufty, Avalos, Pimentel.
Noes: None.
Excused: Commissioner Schmeltzer.

Action: Motion Passed.

Public Comment: Eric Brooks, Our City, expressed concerns regarding efficiency during the study; Joshua Arce, Brightline Defense, reiterated Mr. Brooks comments and gave suggestions on next steps.

Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Vice-Chair Campos, Commissioners Dufty, Avalos, Pimentel.
Noes: None.
Excused: Commissioner Schmeltzer.

Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.
4. An update on Pole Mounted Solar from September 17, 2010 Meeting


Caroline Teng, LAFCo staff member, gave an update and provided possible options for staff to explore regarding the solar units. Petra Solar will be proposing a pilot project that will include costs.

Walker Wright, Petra Solar, gave a brief update on the proposal they are working on and said they hope to have a draft to the commission by next week or before the December meeting.

Other Staff Speakers: Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo; Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SFPUC.

Public Comment: Joshua Arce, Brightline Defense, provided suggestions for the pilot project; Walker Wright, Petra Solar, gave an overview of his company.

Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Vice-Chair Campos, Commissioners Dufty, Avalos, Pimentel.
Noes: None.
Excused: Commissioner Schmeltzer.

Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.

5. Executive Officer’s Report

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, presented information on possible State Senate legislation that may assist in the efforts of LAFCo. She also gave an overview of the Senate Select Committee on Renewable Energy Hearing on November 9 and information that was relayed.

Public Comment: None

Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion passed by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Vice-Chair Campos, Commissioners Dufty, Avalos, Pimentel.
Noes: None.
Excused: Commissioner Schmeltzer.

Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.

6. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda

· Eric Brooks; expressed concerns relating to the effects of the Mayoral succession.
· Tullah Bellfree; expressed concerns relating to the effects of the Mayoral succession.

7. Future Agenda Items

None.

8. Adjournment


The meeting adjourned at 3:01 p.m.