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Home My WebLink About2020-11-04 City Schools Liaison Committee AgendasMATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (Voice) 24 hours in advance. NOTICE IS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(a) OR 54956 Supporting materials are available online at https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/uac/default.asp on Thursday, 5 days preceding the meeting. ****BY VIRTUAL TELECONFERENCE ONLY**** Join Zoom Webinar Here Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone: 1 (669) 900-6833 Pursuant to the provisions of California Governor’s Executive Order N-29-20, issued on March 17, 2020, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, this meeting will be held by virtual teleconference only, with no physical location. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on Midpen Media Center at https://midpenmedia.org. Members of the public who wish to participate by computer or phone can find the instructions at the end of this agenda. I. ROLL CALL II. AGENDA REVIEW AND REVISIONS III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Members of the public are invited to address the Commission on any subject not on the agenda. A reasonable time restriction may be imposed at the discretion of the Chair. State law generally precludes the UAC from discussing or acting upon any topic initially presented during oral communication. IV. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Approval of the Minutes of the Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting held on October 7, 2020 V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None VI. UTILITIES DIRECTOR REPORT VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Staff Recommendation That the Utilities Advisory Commission Accept a Presentation Action on 2020 and 2021 State Legislation, and Recommend the City Council Affirm the Continuation of the Current Utilities Legislative Guidelines Through 2021 2. Staff Recommendation That the Utilities Advisory Commission Recommend the City Action Council Approve the 2025 Base Resource Power Supply Contract for the Central Valley Project With Western Area Power Administration, to Preserve the City's Options to Maintain, Terminate or Reduce its Allocation Until June 30, 2024 3. Discussion of Electrification Cost and Staffing Impacts on the City of Palo Alto's Discussion Electric and Gas Distribution Systems UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION – SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY, November 4, 2020 – 4:00 P.M. ZOOM Webinar Chairman: Lisa Forssell  Vice Chair: Lauren Segal  Commissioners: Michael Danaher, Donald Jackson, A.C. Johnston, Greg Scharff, and Loren Smith  Council Liaison: Alison Cormack MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (Voice) 24 hours in advance. 4. Discussion of Electric Vehicle Charger Needs Assessment to Reach 80% Electric Vehicle Discussion Penetration by 2030 VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS and REPORTS from MEETINGS/EVENTS IX. FUTURE TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS: December 02, 2020 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION - The materials below are provided for informational purposes, not for action or discussion during UAC Meetings (Govt. Code Section 54954.2(a)(3)). Informational Reports 12-Month Rolling Calendar Public Letter(s) to the UAC • Informational Update of the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Fiber Network Expansion Projects • Informational Update on REC Exchanges Completed in Accordance With the City's Amended Electric Supply Portfolio Carbon Neutral Plan MATERIALS RELATED TO AN ITEM ON THIS AGENDA SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION AFTER DISTRIBUTION OF THE AGENDA PACKET ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION IN THE UTILITIES DEPARTMENT AT PALO ALTO CITY HALL, 250 HAMILTON AVE. DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT (ADA) Persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids or services in using City facilities, services or programs or who would like information on the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, may contact (650) 329-2550 (Voice) 24 hours in advance. PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to UACPublicMeetings@CityofPaloAlto.org. 2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Commission, click on the link below for the appropriate meeting to access a Zoom- based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. A. You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in-browser. If using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 27+, Microsoft Edge 12+, Safari 7+. Certain functionality may be disabled in older browsers including Internet Explorer. B. You will be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify you that it is your turn to speak. C. When you wish to speak on an agenda item, click on “raise hand.” The Attendant will activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they are called to speak. D. When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. E. A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments. 3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone use the telephone number listed below. When you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted. Join Zoom Webinar Here Meeting ID: 966-9129-7246