Meeting Information
SAN FRANCISCO LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION
COMMISSION (LAFCo)
M I N U T E S
Special Recessed Meeting
Tuesday, October 31, 2000,
3:00 p.m.
City Hall, Room 263
Members: Commissioners Ammiano,
Bierman and Yaki
Clerk: Gail Johnson
SPECIAL AGENDA
(There will be public comment on each item)
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 P.M. Commissioners Ammiano, Bierman and Yaki were noted present.
2. Minutes of October 17, 2000
Supervisor Bierman moved to approve the Minutes of October 17, 2000. The Minutes were approved without objection.
3. Acceptance of applications for two public members, presentations by
applicants and/or question and answer session, and possible appointment of public members to LAFCo.
Chairman Ammiano requested a presentation from the City Attorney’s office concerning Conflict of Interest questions that may apply to LAFCo.
Deputy City Attorney Julie Moll reported that she had provided LAFCo members with a memorandum that laid out Conflict of Interest rules that could apply to members of the Commission. She stated that there were no conflict of interest laws that would preclude appointment of any of the applicants who were under consideration.
Chairman Ammiano moved to nominate Neil Eisenberg and Bernard Choden for appointment to LAFCo. The motion was adopted by a vote of 2-1, with Commissioners Ammiano and Bierman voting aye and Commissioner Yaki voting no.
Commissioner Yaki stated that he would have nominated Mr. Bob McDonnell for a seat on LAFCo, as Mr. McDonnell reported no conflicts and was always attentive and on top of matters while serving on the Golden Gate Bridge Board. He further stated that Mr. McDonnell had a lot of experience managing a body that has different jurisdictions, which LAFCo would have as well.
4. Adoption of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Conflict of Interest Code, policies, guidelines, and procedures for the LAFCO and the processing of Municipal Utility District petitions.
Deputy City Attorney Dorji Roberts reported that there was before the Commission a resolution to adopt guidelines under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to insure compliance. This resolution effectively adopts the exiting CEQA guidelines that are used by the City and County of San Francisco as LAFCo’s own, with appropriate changes to simply refer to LAFCo rather than to the City and County.
Mr. Roberts told Commission members they would need to select a permanent Chair, the date of the next meeting, a permanent Executive Officer, and legal counsel.
Commissioner Bierman moved to approve a Resolution adopting Policies and Procedures for Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The resolution was approved without objection.
Commissioner Bierman moved to approve a Resolution approving a Conflict of Interest Code. The resolution was approved without objection.
5. Approval of proposed LAFCO budget for transmittal to the Board of Supervisors
Gloria Young, Interim Executive Officer, reported that the estimated amount of the proposed LAFCo budget was $654,250 to $854,250, and that the unknown cost is related to consultant services and the CEQA review.
Commissioner Bierman moved approval of the budget for submission to the Board of Supervisors as a supplemental appropriation. There was no objection.
6. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda
Neil Eisenberg asked and recommended that LAFCo hold a public hearing on November 21 and 28, 2000, on petitions calling for the establishment of a Municipal Utility District (MUD) for the City and County of San Francisco and the City of Brisbane which qualified earlier this year.
Chairman Ammiano scheduled the MUD petitions for consideration by LAFCo on November 21 and 28, 2000.
7. Adjournment
Chairman Ammiano adjourned the meeting at 3:21 P.M.