November 29, 2010

MINUTES OF MEETING

Monday, November 29, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
City Hall, Room 408
1 Dr. Carlton Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Philip DeAndrade called the meeting to order.

Present:
Philip DeAndrade
Richard Millet
Joe Boss
Karen Pierce

Absent:
Malik Looper
Steven Moss

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the May 27, 2010 meeting were approved with the removal of “Item 7-Adjournment.”

3. ELECTRICITY RESOURCE PLAN
Manuel Ramirez, SFPUC, reported that the Trans Bay Cable became commercially operational on November 23, 2010. This was one of the last conditions for the ISO to release its RMR designations.

Theresa Mueller, City Attorney, reported that Mirant is to file its RMR filing with the Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) on Nov 30, 2010, and that the filing would include details of the closure/timing. She reported that she expects the ISO will require a period of time to watch the cable for 30/60 days and after that they will close the Potrero Power Plant on an expedited schedule similar to the Hunters Point Power Plant. Ms. Mueller will provide an update once filing is received and reviewed.

Manuel Ramirez made a presentation on San Francisco’s 2002 Electricity Resource Plan (hand-out attached). PUC actions to update Plan:

• Incorporated Guidance from City Ordinances and Policies (e.g., LAFCO/Board guidance on CCA.
• Retained Rocky Mountain Institute to determine the feasibility of achieving a GHG-free electric system by 2030.
• Convened a Green Technical Advisory Committee to review RMI’s recommendations.

PUC identified four short-term and four long-term recommendations, and a schedule for public participation and comments (see hand-out).

Joe Boss reported that both Steve Moss and himself were members of the Green Technical Advisory Committee. The RMI has a lot of good data and is a great source of where we are technically, but not a great resource for how we are going to move forward implementing some of this.

Discussion was held regarding possible ordinances or legislative action to encourage, provide incentives, or require/mandate property owners/developers to go green. Mr. Boss and Ms. Pierce agreed to meet prior to the next PPTF meeting to identify specifics and recommendations to include in an addendum to the report to address the members’ concerns:

• Expedite the adoption of this project to get some plan in place.
• Identify specifics, more of a plan than a report.
• Identify timelines.

4. DISTRIBUTION OF MIRANT MITIGATION FEES

Theresa Mueller reported that under the settlement the City approved over a year ago, Mirant provided $1 million to be used for community mitigations in the neighborhoods affected by the power plant. The money is now reserved in a specific account with the Controller. These mitigations were not specified but general guidelines were identified. Generally, it states that the City will come up with the projects; the proposed projects need to go back to the BOS for an appropriation; and the projects need to be developed with community input, including the PPTF.

Discussion was held regarding the process for the distribution of the mitigation fees, and possible City agencies to distribute the mitigation fees. The Task Force asked Mr. Ramirez if PUC had a mechanism for the distribution of the fees. Mr. Ramirez reported that he would either have the information for the Task Force at their next meeting or invite the appropriate person from PUC to attend the next meeting to report on this issue.

Public Comment: Two members of the public testified on behalf of Bridge and reported on the Bridge’s various programs and projects in Potrero Hill (healthy living, family resource garden, walking club, putting together a nutrition classes to teach people healthy eating, opening a youth and senior program). Both speakers expressed that Potrero Hill housing was the most significant victim of the Mirant smokestack and should be a recipient of the mitigation fees.

Chair DeAndrade suggested members of the public attend the next PPTF meeting. The Task Force is putting together a process so that applicants could apply for the funds from perhaps PUC.

5. FUTURE OF POWER PLANT TASK FORCE

Discussion was held regarding the future of the Power Plant Task Force. Mr. Boss made a motion that Chair DeAndrade write a letter to Supervisor Sophie Maxwell to extend the term of the Task Force. There were no objections.

6. PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

7. ADJOURNMENT

Moved by Chair DeAndrade, and seconded by Ms. Pierce, the meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. The next meeting of the Task Force is scheduled for Thursday, December 23, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.


Attachment: As Noted.