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.
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Regular Meeting
Friday, September 23, 2011, at 2:00 p.m.
City Hall, Committee Room 263
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 2:11 p.m.
Present: Chairperson David Campos, Vice-Chair Ross Mirkarimi (arrived at: 2:31 p.m.), Commissioners John Avalos, Hope Schmeltzer, and Leah Pimentel.
Absent: None.
There was a quorum.
2. Approval of the Minutes from the July 29, 2011, LAFCo Meeting.
Public Comment: None.
Commissioner Schmeltzer, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to approve the minutes of the July 29, 2011, LAFCo 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 Mayors Renewable Energy Task Force.
Jason Fried, Senior Community Development, LAFCo; introduced Johanna Partin, Director of Climate Initiatives, Mayor’s Office, to the Commission.
Johanna Partin, Director of Climate Initiatives, Mayor’s Office; provided information regarding the Mayor’s Renewable Energy Task Force’s scope and goals; overview of SF electricity demand and current efficiency and renewable energy initiatives; what needs to be done to get to 100% renewable-based electricity supply; and answered various questions from the Commission.
Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party; provided various comments on the matter. Walter Paulson; shared in song various concerns related to this matter.
Commissioner Schmeltzer, seconded by Commission Avalos, moved to continue the item to the Call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice-Chair Mirkarimi, Commissioners Avalos and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Chairperson Campos.
Action: Approved.
4. Report on the Status of CCA Activities
a. Status update on San Francisco CCA program
b. California State Legislation Update
c. Status Update on Proceedings at California Public Utilities Commission
Nancy Miller, Executive Officer, LAFCo; provided background information on the presentation by SFPUC and answered various questions from the Commission.
Barbara Hale, Assistant Manager for Power, SFPUC; provided various updates on the status of the CCA Program including, conditions for capped termination payment; status of CPUC performance bond; benefits of scaling program from 30MW to 20MW; Senate Bill 790; and answered various questions from the Commission.
Todd Rystrom, AGM & CFO, SFPUC; presented information regarding Hetch Hetchy enterprise funding options.
Public Comment: Al Whiner; commented on the job estimates based on the 2007 Ordinance regarding the CCA program and local build out. Walter Paulson; shared in song various concerns regarding this matter. Eric Brooks, SF Green Party; commented on the cost incurred from the program and urged the Commission to create an implementation plan on local build out. Joshua Arce; commented on local build out and that City departments should be charged responsible for the true cost of the electricity.
Commissioner Schmeltzer, seconded by Commission Avalos, moved to continue the item to the Call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Vice-Chair Mirkarimi, Avalos and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Chairperson Campos.
Action: Approved.
5. Executive Officer’s Report
Nancy Miller, Executive Officer, LAFCo; reminded the Commissioners about a joint meeting with the SFPUC that is scheduled for October 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. and an agreement would need to be extended between LAFCo and PUC regarding the CCA Program.
Public Comment: None.
6. Public Comment for Items Not on the Agenda
Public Comment: None.
7. Future Agenda Items
There were none.
Public Comment: None.
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.