SAN FRANCISCO
LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION
MINUTES
Note: Each item on the Consent or Regular agenda may include explanatory documents, including Executive Officer report and public correspondence.
These items will be available for review at City Hall, Room 244, Reception Desk.
Special Meeting
Friday, July 29, 2011, at 2:00 p.m.
City Hall, Legislative Chamber, Room 250
Chairperson David Campos
Vice-Chair Ross Mirkarimi
Members
Commissioners John Avalos and Hope Schmeltzer
Alternate
Commissioner Leah Pimentel
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting convened at 2:05 p.m.
Present: Chairperson David Campos, Vice-Chair Ross Mirkarimi, Commissioners John Avalos, Hope Schmeltzer, and Leah Pimentel.
Absent: None.
There was a quorum.
2. Approval of the Minutes from the June 3, 2011, LAFCo Meeting
Public Comment: None.
Commissioner Schmeltzer, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2011, LAFCo Special Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Vice-Chair Mirkarimi.
Action: Approved.
3. Report on the Status of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Activities
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF Public Utilities Commission (SF PUC), provided an update on the current activities of the CCA program, including proposed program rates and contract negotiations for energy supply by Shell. Director Campbell also gave an overview of bond issues at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and reviewed the timeline for the program.
Nancy Miller, Executive Officer, LAFCo, gave a brief update on the approval of the term sheet, which has not yet been approved by the SF PUC, and how it affects the current timeline and process.
Director Campbell and Executive Officer Miller also answered questions that were raised throughout the discussion. The Commission deliberated and expressed a desire to hold a joint meeting with the SF PUC to discuss the progress of the term sheet approval.
Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party and Our City, expressed various concerns regarding the approval of the term sheet by SF PUC. June Brashares, Green Energy Director, Global Exchange, expressed concerns regarding the progress of the program. Joshua Arce, Brightline, reiterated concern regarding the SF PUC’s progress in approving the term sheet.
The Commission directed LAFCo staff to send a letter to the SF PUC urging them to approve the term sheet and to explore the possibility of holding a joint meeting.
Vice-Chair Mirkarimi, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to continue Item Nos. 3, 3A, 3B, and 3C to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Vice-Chair Mirkarimi, Commissioners Avalos and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair
A. Approving a Resolution Authorizing Continued Implementation and Definition of a Community Choice Aggregation Program, the CleanPowerSF Program, and Contract Negotiations for Energy Supply to the Program by Shell in Accordance with the Parameters Set Forth in the Term Sheet Parameters for Program and Contract Negotiations
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair
B. California State Legislation Update
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair
C. Status Update on Proceedings at the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair
4. Authorize the Executive Officer to enter into a contract with Local Power for services and tasks for development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other tasks for in city renewable and demand side technologies consistent with the CleanPowerSF Program
Nancy Miller, Executive Officer, LAFCo, provided background information and reviewed the services that will be solicited through the RFP process and answered questions raised throughout the discussion.
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF PUC, answered questions raised throughout the discussion regarding the scope of the proposed contract.
Public Comment: Al Weinrub, Clean Energy Alliance, expressed concerns regarding the program’s progress and SF PUC. June Brashares, Green Energy Director, Global Exchange, expressed various concerns regarding the program’s progress. Eric Brooks, SF Green Party and Our City, clarified that his organization has never received any monies from Local Power and also expressed concerns on the progress of the program. Joshua Arce, Brightline Defense, urged approval of the contract as proposed by LAFCo staff. Jeremiah Dean, Sierra Club, urged approval of the contract as presented by LAFCo staff.
Commissioner Avalos, seconded by Vice-Chair Mirkarimi, moved to authorize the Executive Officer to negotiate and execute a contract with Local Power for consulting services to supplement the scope of work between SF PUC and Local Power. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Vice-Chair Mirkarimi, Commissioner Avalos.
Noes: Commissioner Schmeltzer.
Absent: None.
Action: Approved
5. Executive Officer’s Report
Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, introduced Jessica Gong the new LAFCo Intern to the Commission.
Public Comment: None.
Chairperson Campos, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to continue this matter to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Vice-Chair Mirkarimi, Commissioners Avalos and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair
6. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
None
7. Future Agenda Items
The Commission directed the Clerk to poll LAFCo and SF PUC members on their availability for a Joint Meeting on August 26, 2011.
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:46 p.m.