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AGENDA COMMISSIONERS The Honorable Ryan L. Brooks, President |
DEPARTMENTS AND ENTERPRISES Water Enterprise Gavin Newsom Michael Housh |
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(Chapter 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code)
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ORDER OF BUSINESS:
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
a) Minutes of the May 22, 2007, Regular Meeting
4. Public Comments
Members of the public may address the Commission on matters that are within the Commission’s jurisdiction and are not on today’s agenda.
5. Communications
6. Other Commission Business
7. Report of the General Manager
a) Retirement Resolution, Jennie Lee - 43 years Secretary Infrastructure (Kelly) Retirement Resolution, Ron Jetke -34 years SFPUC Water Quality Bureau (Carlin)
b) Retirement Resolution Dan Gilman - 31 years Wastewater Enterprise (Franza) Retirement Resolution William Keaney - 25 years Wastewater Enterprise (Franza
c) Water System Improvement Program/Capital Program/ (Irons) Wastewater Master Plan
d) Economic Impact of Water Shortage Report (Irons)
e) Expanding use of GPS in SFPUC Vehicles. (Leal)
f) Water Supply and Consumption Update (Carlin)
THE FOLLOWING MATTERS BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION ARE RECOMMENDED FOR ACTION AS STATED BY THE GENERAL MANAGER OF PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CITY ATTORNEY WHERE APPLICABLE. Explanatory documents provided to the Commission in connection with this agenda are available for public inspection and copying at the Office of the Commission Secretary, 1155 Market Street, 11th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, Telephone: (415) 554-3165, Fax: (415) 554-3424.
CONSENT CALENDAR
8. All matters listed hereunder constitute a Consent Calendar, are considered to be routine by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and will be acted upon by a single vote of the Commission. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a member of the Commission or the public so requests, in which event the matter will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered as a separate item.
a) Staff Recommendation: Accept work performed for Water Enterprise A & B Bond funded Contract No. WD-2401R, Calaveras Valve Lot Upgrades, by Power Engineering, approve Modification No. 1 (Final) decreasing the contract by $140,522.82, for a total contract amount of $1,317,037.47 and with a time extension of 206 consecutive calendar days for a total contract duration of 476 consecutive calendar days; and authorize final payment, in the amount of $2,692.09 and release retention in the amount of $65,717.27, to the contractor.
b) Staff Recommendation: Approve the plans and specifications and award Water Enterprise Water System Improvement Program-funded Contract No. WD-2530, Pipeline Repair & Readiness Improvement Phase B – Pipe Rolling Facility, in the amount of $1,047,600, to the lowest, qualified, responsible and responsive bidder, NTK Construction.
REGULAR BUSINESS
9. Discussion and possible action by the Commission related to adoption of Water Enterprise rates, fees and charges. (MacDonald)
Staff Recommendation: Further consideration of and possible action by the Commission related to adoption of proposed Water Enterprise rates, fees and charges.
10. Discussion and possible action related to adoption of proposed Wastewater Enterprise rates, fees, and charges. (MacDonald
Staff Recommendation: Further consideration of and possible action by the Commission related to adoption of Wastewater Enterprise rates, fees, and charges.
11. Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution stating the conclusions and recommendations of the SFPUC as to how the Trans Bay Cable project would affect the achievement of San Francisco’s energy goals and policies. (Hale)
Staff Recommendation: Approve Resolution to support the Trans Bay Cable project (TBC) as generally consistent with the achievement of San Francisco’s energy goals and policies provided that the potential negative impacts of the project are offset by; 1) TBC’s agreement to provide the SFPUC with approximately $25 million over the next ten years to promote development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects; 2) potential further benefits from Babcock & Brown (the developer of TBC) to work with the SFPUC to develop renewable power; and 3) submission to the Board of Supervisors for approval to draft an ordinance requiring enhanced Title 24 energy efficiency and renewable generation development.
12. Discussion and possible action to authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, to provide for a reciprocal equipment loan agreement to provide support under extraordinary or emergency conditions, with a duration of 8 years, renewable. (Irons)
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, to provide for a reciprocal equipment loan agreement to provide support under extraordinary or emergency conditions, with a duration of 8 years, renewable.
13. Discussion and possible action to Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. CS-672.B, Alameda Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). (Carlin)
Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. CS-672.B, Alameda Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP), with the Jones and Stokes/Robert Group Joint Venture (JSR), to extend the contract for an additional 42 months, from June 19, 2007 to December 19, 2010, and authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute this amendment increasing the agreement by an amount not to exceed $866,109, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,951,109, and with a time extension of 1302 consecutive calendar days, for a total agreement duration of 2976 consecutive calendar days or 8 years.
14. Discussion and possible action to approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. CS-672.J, Alameda Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS). (Carlin)
Staff Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. CS-672.J, Alameda Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS), with LSA Associates Inc., to extend the contract for an additional 64 months, from August 2, 2007 to December 2, 2012 and authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to execute this amendment increasing the agreement by $89,600, for a total agreement amount of $339,060, and with a time extension of 1984 consecutive calendar days, for a total agreement duration of 3286 consecutive calendar days or a little more than 8.75 years.
15. Discussion and possible action to authorize the General Manager of Public Utilities to execute on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Daly City (Daly City) to finalize the groundwater flow model for the Westside Basin. (Carlin)
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager of Public Utilities to execute a Understanding (MOU) with the City of Daly City (Daly City) which will allow Daly City to accept and expend funds provided by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) to finalize the groundwater flow model for the Westside Basin. Authorizing the General Manager to deliver an amount of up to $20,000 to Daly City for the purpose of funding a consultant to enter updated groundwater data, update model parameters, and issue a model report and model users manual.
REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS
16. Discussion and possible action to accommodate the conveyance and quitclaim of a sewer easement area consisting of approximately 22 square feet, to the Glen Park Marketplace Homeowner’s Association, the Glen Park Group LLC and the City and County of San Francisco as tenants in common (Buyer). (Dowd)
Staff Recommendation: Authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, on behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, to request the Director of the Real Estate Division of the Office of the City Administrator to prepare and submit legislation to the Board of Supervisors to accommodate the conveyance and quitclaim of a sewer easement area consisting of approximately 22 square feet, to the Glen Park Marketplace Homeowner’s Association, the Glen Park Group LLC and the City and County of San Francisco as tenants in common (Buyer).
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Close
17. Discussion and possible action related to accept work performed by Proven Management for Water Enterprise A & B Bond-funded Contract No. WD-2398R Merced Manor Reservoir Upgrade, approve modification No 5 (Final) for a time extension of 73 consecutive calendar days for a total contract amount of $5,609,217.40, and with a total contract duration of 513 consecutive calendar days; and authorize final payment for the amount of $82,007.80 to the contractor. (Carlin)
Staff Recommendation: Accept work performed by Proven Management for Water Enterprise A & B Bond-funded Contract No. WD-2398R Merced Manor Reservoir Upgrade, approve modification No 5 (Final) for a time extension of 73 consecutive calendar days for a total contract amount of $5,609,217.40, and with a total contract duration of 513 consecutive calendar days; and authorize final payment for the amount of $82,007.80 to the contractor.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS
Award
18. Discussion and possible action to Approve the selection of Jacobs Associates; award Wastewater Enterprise 5-Year CIP-funded Agreement No. CS-860. (Franza)
Staff Recommendation: Approve the selection of Jacobs Associates; award Wastewater Enterprise 5-Year CIP-funded Agreement No. CS-860, Tunnel Engineering Services for the Sunnydale Auxiliary Sewer Project, to provide the design for the Sunnydale Auxiliary Tunnel; and authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with Jacobs Associates for an amount not to exceed $2,750,000, and with a duration of 36 months, or, in the event negotiations are not successful or City requirements are not satisfied, to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with the next highest ranked proposer.
CLOSED SESSION
19. Public comments on matters to be discussed in Closed Session.
20. Motion on whether to assert the attorney-client privilege regarding the matters listed below as Conference with Legal Counsel.
THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION WILL GO INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
21. Threat to Public Services or Facilities – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(a). (Ambrose) Consultation with: Agency Chief of Security concerning security of SFPUC Water and Power Systems.
22. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1). (Mueller)
Existing Litigation: Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. City and County of San Francisco; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California, Case No. 01-30923-DM; Filed June, 2004.
23. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1). (Mueller)
Existing Litigation: Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Docket No. ER05-1190-000; Filed July 1, 2005.
24. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1). (Mueller)
Existing Litigation: Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Docket No. ER00-565-018, et al.; Filed November 1999.
25. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d)(1). (Mueller)
Existing Litigation: Pacific Gas and Electric Company v. City and County of San Francisco; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Docket No. EL05-133-000; Filed June 29, 2005.
26. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d). (Aubrey)
Existing Litigation: Pacific Bell Telephone v City and County of San Francisco San Francisco Superior Court No. 457-327 City Attorney File No. 0707054, Filed October 11, 2006
27. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9 (b) and (c) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10 (d) (2) (Ambrose)
Anticipated Litigation: As Plaintiff.
28. Conference with Legal Counsel – Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a) and San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.10(d). (Rothschild)
Existing Litigation: Anthony C. Vaughn Claim No. 07-02740, Filed April 19, 2007
29. Public Employee Performance Evaluation – Pursuant to Government Code 54957. Position: Assistant General Manager. (Modena)
FOLLOWING THE CLOSED SESSION, THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION WILL RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION.
30. Announcement following Closed Session.
31. Motion regarding whether to disclose the discussions during Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT
