1. Call to Order and Roll Call

The meeting convened at 2:09 p.m.

Present: Chairperson David Campos, Commissioners John Avalos, Christina Olague (arrived at 2:13 p.m.), Hope Schmeltzer, Eric Mar (arrived at 2:36 p.m.), and Leah Pimentel.
Absent: None.

There was a quorum.


2. Approval of LAFCo Minutes from the February 24, 2012 Regular Meeting (Action)

Public Comment: None.

Commissioner Schmeltzer, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2012, Regular Meeting of LAFCo. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Olague, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: Commissioner Mar.

Action: Approved.


3. Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Activities Report (Discussion and Possible Action)
Michael Campbell

A. Status Update on CleanPowerSF Program
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF PUC, gave a status update on the current activities of the CleanPowerSF Program, including opt-out rate.
Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, informed the Commission of his continued work with SF PUC on the program, including the discussion of a launch date.

B. Status Update on Proceeding at the California Public Utilities Commission
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF PUC, informed the Commission that the decision of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) proceeding regarding the performance bond on CCA would be made during the August timeframe.

C. Status Update on State Legislation
Michael Campbell, CCA Director, SF PUC, informed the Commission that the CPUC is moving forward with a proceeding of an enhanced code of conduct.

Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party and Our City, commented on various subject matters, including a suggestion to the Commission on reducing the opt-out rate to 40%.


4. Update on Study on the Voting Process, Including Rank Choice Voting, For Local Offices in the City and County of San Francisco (Discussion)
Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, provided an update on the study. At present, staff is analyzing data collected from multiple sources and will attempt to provide a more detail presentation at the next LAFCo meeting.

Public Comment: Corey Cook, Ph.D., University of San Francisco, submitted and explained a research report he, along with David Latterman wrote, titled: “Ranked Choice Voting in the 2011 San Francisco Municipal Election.”


5. Consideration and Approval of SF LAFCo Budget for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 (pursuant to Government Code Section 56381) (Discussion and Possible Action)

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, presented information related to the SF LAFCo budget for fiscal year 2012/2013 and urged the Commissioners to adopt the budget.

Public Comment: None.

Commissioner Schmeltzer, seconded by Commissioner Avalos, moved to accept the SF LAFCo budget for fiscal year 2012/2013. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Olague, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.

Action: Approved.


6. Authorization to Amend the Legal Services Agreement with Miller & Owen to Extend the Term to June 30, 2013 (Discussion and Possible Action)

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, presented information regarding the agreement with Miller & Owen.

Public Comment: None.

Commissioner Schmeltzer, seconded by Commissioner Mar, moved to amend the legal services agreement with Miller & Owen to June 30, 2013. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Olague, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.

Action: Approved.


7. Authorization to Amend the Agreement with Dalessi Management Consulting, LLC to Extend the Term to June 30, 2013 (Discussion and Possible Action)

Jason Fried, Senior Program Officer, LAFCo, presented information regarding the agreement with Dalessi Management Consulting, LLC.

Public Comment: None.

Commissioner Avalos, seconded by Commissioner Schmeltzer, moved to amend the agreement with Dalessi Management Consulting, LLC to June 30, 2013. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Chairperson Campos, Commissioners Avalos, Olague, and Schmeltzer.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.

Action: Approved.


8. Public Comment: Members of the public may address the San Francisco Local Agency Formation Commission on matters that are within their jurisdiction and not on today’s agenda.

Public Comment: Eric Brooks, SF Green Party and Our City, urged the Commission to explore the idea of a public broadband system after Clean PowerSF work is complete.


9. Future Agenda Items (Discussion and Possible Action)

There were none.

Public Comment: None.


10. Adjournment

The meeting adjourned at 2:53 p.m.