1. Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting convened at 2:13 p.m.

Present: Chairperson David Campos, Commissioners John Avalos, Leah Pimentel, and Eric Mar.
Absent: Commissioner Hope Schmeltzer.

There was a quorum.


2. Approval of LAFCo Minutes from the January 27, 2012 Regular Meeting

Public Comment: None.

Commissioner Avalos, seconded by Commissioner Pimentel, moved to approve the minutes of the January 27, 2012, Regular Meeting of LAFCo. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos and Pimentel.
Noes: None.

Action: Approved.


3. Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Activities Report

A. Status Update on CleanPowerSF Program

Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF PUC, gave a status update on the current activities of the CleanPowerSF Program launch. Approval of the Shell contract is currently before the SF Board of Supervisors for consideration and staff is finalizing the contract with Noble America.

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, provided additional information on the SF Board of Supervisors’ legislation approvals and answered questions throughout the hearing.

B. Status Update on Proceeding at the California Public Utilities Commission

Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF PUC, informed the Commission that the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has started the hearings process for the code of conduct to be administered with the utilities. Mr. Campbell has also been in contact with CPUC regarding the performance bond, which is required for CCA.

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, informed the Commission that she has drafted letters to the CPUC for Senator Leno, Assemblymember Ammiano, and LAFCo, requesting resolution on the performance bond issue.

C. Status Update on State Legislation

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, provided a brief overview of the State legislative process and where they are in the timeline. Mr. Fried will be providing a list of bills that affect CCAs and/or LAFCo, which staff will monitor throughout the process.

Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party and Our City, expressed the advocates’ interest in getting the Board of Supervisors’ approvals done and shared concerns about the opt-out rate.

Commissioner Avalos, seconded by Commissioner Mar, moved to continue this matter to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mar, and Pimentel.
Noes: None.

Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair


4. Update on Study on the Voting Process, Including Rank Choice Voting, For Local Offices in the City and County of San Francisco

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, indicated that staff put together a list of questions for the Department of Elections and they have provided some input. Over the past month, staff has collected general data regarding voting systems. The Commission requested that staff research various types of voting systems.

Public Comment: Mr. Maher presented information on publicly-owned software for voting systems that would allow more transparency. Brent Turner gave suggestions for changing the CCSF voting system. Clay Schentrup gave his suggestions on creating a more simplistic voting system. Eric Brooks, SF Green Party and Our City, gave suggestions on improving the current rank-choice voting system.

Commissioner Avalos, seconded by Commissioner Mar, moved to continue this matter to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mar, and Pimentel.
Noes: None.

Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair


5. Goals and Objectives for 2012

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, provided possible special studies the Commission could initiate during 2012.

Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party and Our City, spoke in support of creating a municipal bank.

Commissioner Avalos, seconded by Commissioner Pimentel, moved to continue this matter to the call of the Chair. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Mar, and Pimentel.
Noes: None.

Action: Continued to the Call of the Chair


6. Executive Officer’s Report

Nancy Miller, Interim Executive Officer, LAFCo, informed the Commission that their Form 700 documents are due to the Clerk of the Board by April 1, 2012.

Public Comment: None.


7. Public Comment

None.


8. Future Agenda Items

None.


9. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.