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Special Joint Meeting
with the
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Friday, December 10, 2010, at 9:30 a.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 Leah Pimentel
ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call to Order
The meeting convened at 9:54 a.m.
2. Roll Call
Commissioner Campos, seconded by Commissioner Dufty, moved to excuse Commissioner Avalos from the December 10, 2010, joint meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) Members:
Present: Chairperson Ross Mirkarimi, Commissioners David Campos, Bevan Dufty, Hope Schmeltzer, and Leah Pimentel.
Excused: Commissioner John Avalos.
Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Members:
Present: President Francesca Vietor, Commissioners Anson Moran, and Art Torres.
Absent: Commissioner Ann Moller Caen.
There was a quorum of both Commissions.
JOINT REGULAR BUSINESS
3. Opening Remarks and Discussion of Expectations for the Joint Meeting
Chairperson Mirkarimi gave opening remarks and praised the collaborative efforts of the two Commissions.
President Vietor welcomed LAFCo Commissioner Pimentel and PUC Commissioner Torres and gave her opening remarks.
Public Comment: None.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.
4. Update on State Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Issues
Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Director, LAFCo, gave an update on the RFP and CCA activities that LAFCo staff are currently working on.
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, PUC, gave an update on how PUC staff is working through several concerns and issues in putting the structure of the CCA program in place.
Dawn Weiss, Director, Marin Energy Authority, presented information on the Marin Energy Authority program and the structure of their pricing for services. Ms. Weiss also spoke on challenges they have been addressing for their program and answered questions raised by the Commissioners throughout the discussion.
Theresa Mueller, Deputy City Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, answered questions regarding legal challenges that may be raised and what options the Commissions may have to respond.
Commissioner Schmeltzer, seconded by Commissioner Campos, moved to direct LAFCo staff to work with PUC staff on formulating a resolution urging the legislature to change rules or legislation that impede CCA, specifically to direct the California Public Utilities Commission to change the 3-year tariff rule on opting back in and other specifics that need revision. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Action: Motion Approved.
David Orth, Executive Director, San Joaquin Valley Power Authority, presented information on the San Joaquin Valley Power Authority program and their accomplishments and history. Mr. Orth relayed challenges and issues they have experienced, which have caused the current suspension of their CCA program.
Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party, spoke on issues and possible challenges related to the CCA program; Walter Paulson, shared in song certain concerns; Becky Evans, Sierra Club, spoke in support of the Commissions’ efforts.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.
5. Hearing on Community Choice Aggregation Status Report
A. Responses to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Choice Aggregation Services
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, PUC, gave a status update on the RFP process. Responses to the RFP were due on December 3, 2010, and four responses were received. Mr. Campbell went over the timeline for the remaining portion of the process and gave a brief budget overview.
Barbara Hale, Assistant General Manager – Power, PUC, responded to questions and concerns raised throughout the discussion.
B. Issues to Consider Should San Francisco Directly Provide Community Choice Aggregation Services
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, PUC, responded to questions previously raised regarding risk management and addressed issues that may arise if services are provided directly by the PUC rather than a third-party provider.
Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party, spoke on the RFP process and future issues and topics for the Commissions’ consideration.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.
6. Update on Related Issues from the San Francisco Department of the Environment
Pauli Ojea, Department of the Environment, gave an overview of their community outreach efforts in conjunction with LAFCo staff.
Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, gave an update on community outreach and volunteer efforts.
Public Comment: None.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.
7. Public Comment
None.
LAFCo BUSINESS
8. Executive Officer’s Report
Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, relayed possible dates for a January 2011 joint meeting of the two Commissions. No date was set, but staff will continue working to finalize the next joint meeting.
Public Comment: None.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.
9. Approval of the Minutes from the November 12, 2010, Special Meeting
Commissioner Campos, seconded by Commissioner Dufty, moved to approve the minutes of the November 12, 2010, Special Meeting of the Local Agency Formation Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Action: Minutes Approved.
The LAFCo and PUC Commissioners recognized Commissioner Dufty for his service on LAFCo.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 12:07 p.m.
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