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
April 3, 2009, at 2:00 p.m.
City Hall, Room 250
Chairperson Mirkarimi,
Members: Commissioners Dufty, Campos, Mar and Schmeltzer
Alternates: Avalos and Bornstein
SPECIAL AGENDA
(There will be public comment on each item)
- Call to Order and Roll Call
The meeting convened at 2:11 p.m.
Members present: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty, Mar, and Schmeltzer.
- Approval of Minutes for March 6, 2009. (Discussion and Action Item)
Public Comment: None.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to approve the minutes for March 6, 2009.
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty, Mar and Schmeltzer.
Action: Approved.
- Elections of the Chair and Vice Chair of SF LAFCO for one-year terms. (Continued from January 23, 2009 and March 6, 2009) (Discussion and Action Item)
Commissioner Dufty, seconded by Commissioner Schmeltzer, moved to nominate Commissioner Mirkarimi for Chairperson and Commissioner Campos for Vice-Chair.
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Commissioners Campos, Dufty, Mar and Schmeltzer.
Action: Approved
Public Comment: Espanola Jackson congratulated Chairperson Mirkarimi and Vice-Chair Campos for their elections.
- Report from SFPUC on the status of CCA activities and timeline. (SFPUC Staff)
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, introduced himself and gave an overview of his experience and announced that CleanPowerSF.org would be live next week and he solicited feedback from the Commissioners and advocates. Commissioner Dufty suggested that PUC utilize the SFGOV channel and do a 20-30 minute informational program on CCA, for those who may not have computer access. Vice-Chair Campos suggested that PUC also do community outreach regarding CCA. Mr. Campbell presented a current timeline and gave an explanation on the progress being made. Chairperson Mirkarimi emphasized the importance for LAFCO and PUC to be on the same page and timeline; this will be discussed further at the Joint Meeting on April 24, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.
Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party, informed LAFCO that the stakeholders convened a meeting and were not comfortable with PUC handling the tasks for CCA and urged LAFCO to handle the 17 tasks themselves instead of PUC; and Espanola Jackson supported the channel 78 and 26 idea and would also like to see more information released in multiple languages, along with the use of more graphics.
Commissioner Mar agreed with Ms. Jackson's idea for information to be released in multiple languages and the need for more public education. Commissioner Dufty asked for information on what is being done with the schools, in terms of education and career training for careers within the energy efficiency field. Mr. Campbell said he would follow up with the communication people and look into it.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to continue this item to the call of the Chair.
Ayes: Chairperson Mirkarimi, Vice-Chair Campos, Commissioners Dufty, Mar, and Schmeltzer.
Action: Continued to the call of the Chair.
- Consideration of Award of Contract for CCA Program: Tasks E and F: Prepare Components of Program Basis Report. (Continued from March 6, 2009)
(Discussion and Possible Action Item)
Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, SF LAFCO, recommended hiring Navigant for the CCA Program's tasks E and F.
Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party, expressed his and the stakeholders' alarm that the two tasks are being contracted out to Navigant and encouraged contacting J. Braun regarding Navigant's qualifications.
Commissioner Schmeltzer moved, seconded by Commissioner Mar to approve Ms. Miller's recommendation and authorize Ms. Miller to contract with Navigant Consulting, Inc., to perform Tasks E and F.
Action: Approved without objection.
- Report on Status and Authorization of the Executive Director to hire two staff positions for CCA Implementation, Coordination, and Outreach. (Discussion Item)
Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, SF LAFCO, gave a report on the ordinance passed by the Board of Supervisors to hire two new staff positions, including a timeline of the hiring process and advertising the job announcements.
Barbara Hale, Assistant General Manager of Power, SFPUC, reported on her communication with the Mayor's Office and believes there are no changes.
Commissioner Campos asked for clarification on how and who will be supervising these positions and would like to have a discussion regarding this at the next meeting.
Commissioner Dufty asked the Clerk to invite the Mayor, or Wade Crowfoot from the Mayor's Office, to attend the joint meeting on April 24, 2009.
Public Comment: Walter Paulson, sang a song wishing LAFCO luck with the CCA.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to file this item. Without objection.
Action: Filed.
- Report on Ex Parte Communications Policies. (Discussion and Possible Action Item)
Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, SF LAFCO, presented an explanation of Ex Parte Communication policies.
Public Comment: None.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to file this item. Without objection.
Action: Filed.
- Status of Joint Meeting with SFPUC. (Discussion Item)
The joint meeting with LAFCO and SFPUC will be held on April 24, 2009, at 10:00 a.m. in the Legislative Chamber.
Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, SF LAFCO, presented recommendations for topics to be placed on the agenda, including a background on CCA, the current LAFCO timeline, and a presentation by the City Attorney's office on H Bonds.
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, reported that he has been in communication with Ms. Miller and staff regarding items for the upcoming agenda. Mr. Campbell's counterpart in Marin County may also attend the joint meeting to give an update on Marin's progress.
Chairperson Mirkarimi asked for a preview agenda before publication.
Public Comment: None.
Chairperson Mirkarimi moved to file this item. Without objection.
Action: Filed.
Items Nos. 9 and 10 were discussed jointly.
- Consideration of final LAFCO Budget 2009-2010, pursuant to Government Code Section 56831. (Discussion and Possible Action Item)
Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, SF LAFCO, presented LAFCO's final budget report.
Commissioner Campos moved, seconded by Commissioner Mar, to approve the final LAFCO Budget 2009-2010.
Action: Approved without objection.
- Executive Officer Report
There was no report.
- Public Comment for Items not on the Agenda
Joshua Arce, Brightline Defense Project, suggested the Sunset Reservoir Solar Project be discussed at the joint LAFCO/SFPUC meeting and answered Commissioner Schmeltzer's question. Commissioner Mar asked that a report on this topic be presented during the joint meeting. Barbara Hale, Assistant General Manager of Power, SFPUC, answered questions and said this will be brought before the PUC Commission President for consideration as a possible agenda item. Commissioner Campos would like to also hear more about this project and asked an item for further discussion be placed on the agenda. Chairperson Mirkarimi said that the Budget Committee would need to allow LAFCO to vote on this item, which is being heard at the April 22nd Budget Committee meeting, only two days before the joint meeting.
- Future Agenda Items
Public Comment: None.
- Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 3:51 p.m.