January 28, 2011

REGULAR AGENDA

1.  Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting convened at 2:08 p.m.

Present: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners John Avalos, David Campos, Eric Mar, Hope Schmeltzer, and Leah Pimentel.

There was a quorum.

2.  Election of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for 2011

Public Comment: None.

Chairperson Mirkarimi, seconded by Commissioner Mar, moved to elect Commissioner Campos as Chairperson of the Local Agency Formation Commission for 2011. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Avalos, Campos, Mar, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.

Action: Commissioner Campos was elected for a one-year term.

Chairperson Campos, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to elect Commissioner Mirkarimi as Vice-Chairperson of the Local Agency Formation Commission for 2011. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mar, Mirkarimi, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.

Action: Commissioner Mirkarimi was elected for a one-year term.

3.  Approval of the Minutes from the December 10, 2010 Joint Meeting of LAFCo and the SF Public Utilities Commission (SF PUC)

Public Comment: None.

Commissioner Mirkarimi, seconded by Commissioner Mar, moved to approve the minutes from the December 10, 2010 joint meeting of LAFCo and the SF PUC. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mar, Mirkarimi, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.

Action: Approved.

(Commissioner Mar was noted absent at 2:35 p.m.)

4.  Report on the Status of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Activities

Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF PUC, gave a presentation on CCA activities and next steps, including the RFP process and contract negotiation options. He answered questions raised by the Commission and gave an update on issues being discussed at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, provided information on negotiation next steps, possible risk factors as the next phase is entered, and the future timeline.

Public Comment: Al Lyon, spoke on CCA program creation processes and procurement; Eric Brooks, SF Green Party & Our City, expressed concerns on the RFP process and related issues; Joshua Arce, Brightline, spoke on the build-out of the program and possible concerns; Aaron Israel, expressed various concerns on the CCA program.

Chairperson Campos moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mirkarimi, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioner Mar.

Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.

5.  Report on California Community Choice (CCA) Aggregation Issues)

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, gave background information on the bonding issues for CCA programs that are currently being considered at the CPUC. She also discussed the resolution of support that was before the Commission for action regarding these issues.

Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF PUC, provided information on the current activities surrounding these CPUC issues and how it may affect the CleanPowerSF program.

Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party & Our City, expressed concerns on the CPUC issues discussed.

A. Resolution on California Public Utilities Commission Policy on Re-entry Fees Bonding for Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Programs

Commissioner Mirkarimi, seconded by Commissioner Schmeltzer, moved to adopt the resolution urging the CPUC to establish a fair methodology for calculating re-entry fees and bonds. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mirkarimi, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioner Mar.

Action: Adopted.

6.  Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Miller, Owen & Trost to Extend the Term to February 28, 2012

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, provided information on the legal services agreement and the work done by Miller, Owen & Trost, including cost and terms.

Public Comment: None.

Commissioner Mirkarimi, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to approve Amendment No. 10 to the Legal Services Agreement with Miller, Owen & Trost. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mirkarimi, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioner Mar.

Action: Approved.

7.  Executive Officer’s Report

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, reported on the pole-mounted solar programs that are underway in other locations. They are moving forward with legislative staff and other CCA parties putting together legislation this year.

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, introduced the two new LAFCo interns, Andrea Torres and Kimiye Ihara, both graduate students at the University of San Francisco in the Environmental Management Program. He also provided information on the photo contest underway to promote the CleanPowerSF program.

Public Comment: Joshua Arce, Brightline, proposed use of a certain 100% wind-powered print shop.

Chairperson Campos moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mirkarimi, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioner Mar.

Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.

8.  Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda

Eric Brooks, SF Green Party & Our City, spoke on internet service and the need to build a fiber optic system, the Commission getting involved in the San Francisco Electric Reliability Plan process, and the need for the CCA program to include local hiring practices.

Joshua Arce, Brightline, suggested a hearing on guaranteeing local hiring for the CCA program.

9.  Future Agenda Items

Commissioner Mirkarimi proposed the San Francisco Electric Reliability Plan be on a future agenda.

10. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 3:27 p.m.