February 28, 2011

REGULAR AGENDA
(There will be public comment on each item)

1.  Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting convened at 2:37 p.m.

Present: Chairperson Campos; Commissioners Eric Mar, Hope Schmeltzer, Leah Pimentel, John Avalos (arrived at 2:42 p.m.), Ross Mirkarimi (arrived at 3:05 p.m.)

There was a quorum.

2.  Approval of the Minutes from the January 28, 2011 Regular LAFCo Meeting

Public Comment: None

Commissioner Mar, seconded by Commissioner Schmeltzer, moved to approve the minutes from the January 28, 2011 meeting of LAFCo. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Mar, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioners Mirkarimi, and Avalos

Action: Approved.

3.  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. He answered questions raised by the Commission and provided background information on Senate Bill 790.

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo; answered questions from the Commission and spoke on Assembly Bill 920 regarding CCA Program.

Public Comment: Al Lyon, Local Energy Alliance and Eric Brooks, SF Green Party; thanked the SFPUC on their effort in moving forward with the CCA Program. Jeremiah Dee, Sierra Club; expressed support in local build out and the continuation of the CCA Program.

No Action was taken.

4.  Report on the Electricity Resource Plan

James Hendry, SFPUC; provided a presentation on the San Francisco 2011 Updated Electricity Resource Plan.

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo; indicated that the Electricity Resource Plan is consistent with the City’s CCA goal and answered questions from the Commission.

Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party; expressed various concerns on the matter. Al Lyon, Local Energy Alliance; asked the LAFCo to examine closer at the report before it is adopted. Joe Boss; expressed that the document is well thought-out and reviewed.

Barbara Hale, Assistant General Manager – Power, PUC; provided explanation on how to accomplish 100% renewable energy and answered questions from the Commission.

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo; answered questions from the Commission.

Commissioner Mirkarimi, seconded by Commissioner Mar, moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mirkarimi, Mar and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.

Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair.

5.  Approval of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for a study on Refuse Collection, Hauling, and Disposal in the greater Bay Area

Item no. 6 was heard prior to item no. 5

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo; presented a proposed RFP for a report on refuse collection, hauling and disposal for the City on behalf of LAFCo; provided a list of potential providers for refuse study; spoke on the scope of services; and answered questions from the Commission.

Commissioner Schmeltzer noted absent at 3:42 p.m.
Commissioner Mar noted absent at 3:58 p.m.

Public Comment: Eric Brooks; provided suggestions on the matter such as to move into competitive bidding. Eric Smith; commended LAFCo on this study. Chuck Page, Vice Mayor of City of Saratoga commended LAFCo on this study and urged LAFCo to move into competitive bidding. David Garriage; urged LAFCo to move into competitive bidding and to include transfer, material processing and transport. David Zen; provided a chart to LAFCo and expressed various concerns on the matter. Barbara Carrmen; expressed appreciation to LAFCo for this study.

Commissioner Mirkarimi, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to authorize the Interim Executive Officer to enter into contract, subject to be approved by LAFCo at its next meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mirkarimi, and Pimentel.
Noes: None
Absent: Commissioners Schmeltzer and Mar

Action: Approved.

6.  Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Dalessi Management Consulting, LLC (John Dalessi formally with Navigant Consulting, Inc.)

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo; presented a proposed agreement between LAFCo and Dalessi Management Consulting, LLC and urged LAFCo to authorize and direct the Interim Executive Officer enter into a contract with Dalessi Management Consulting, LLC.

Public Comment: None

Commissioner Mirkarimi, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to authorize the Interim Executive Officer to enter into an agreement with Dalessi Management Consulting, LLC. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mirkarimi, Mar and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: None

Action: Approved

7.  Executive Officer’s Report

There was no report.

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo; provide an update on the photo contest and indicated that the winner will be chosen on March 10, 2011.

Public Comment: None.

8.  Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda

Eric Brooks, urged LAFCo to agendize an item at its next meeting to have Local Power, Inc. and Dalessi Management Consulting, LLC provide a brief report on the RFP.

9.  Future Agenda Items

Public Comment: None.

10. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.
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