HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-06 Utilities Advisory Commission AgendaUTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Council Chambers & Hybrid
6:00 PM
Utilities Advisory Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to
attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still
maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate
from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the
meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in
person. T h e m e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o n
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media
Center https://midpenmedia.org.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96691297246)
Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an
amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes
after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to
UACPublicMeetings@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for
inspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing
in your subject line.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to UACPublicMeetings@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once
received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold
strong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices
are not accepted.
Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,
posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not
create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when
displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or
passage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.
TIME ESTIMATES
Listed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the
meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item,
to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may
be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best
manage the time at a meeting to adapt to the participation of the public, or for any other reason
intended to facilitate the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 pm – 6:05 pm
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS 6:05 pm – 6:10 pm
The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
PUBLIC COMMENT 6:10 pm – 6:25 pm
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6:25 pm – 6:30 pm
1.Approval of the Minutes of the Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting Held on
September 4, 2024
UTILITIES DIRECTOR REPORT 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm
NEW BUSINESS (a 10 minute break may be imposed during this section)
2.Utilities Advisory Committee (UAC) Discussion for Director of Utilities Department
Recruitment and Input of Candidate’s Key Characteristics (ACTION 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM)
Staff: Ed Shikada and Kiely Nose
3.Discussion with Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA)
CEO/General Manager, Nicole Sandkulla: BAWSCA Overview, Regional Water Use and
Efficiency, and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Supply Reliability
Investments (DISCUSSION 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM) Guest Speaker: Nicole Sandkulla, Chief
Executive officer/General Manager
4.Discussion with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Assistant General Manager
of the Water Enterprise: Operations, Drought Planning, and Alternative Water Supply
Planning (DISCUSSION 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM) Guest Speaker: Steve Ritchie, Assistant
General Manager/Water Enterprise, and Alison Kastama, BAWSCA/Wholesale Customer
Liaison
5.Discussion of Utilities Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24)
FUTURE TOPICS FOR UPCOMMING MEETING
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM MEETINGS/EVENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. W r i t t e n p u b l i c c o m m e n t s m a y b e s u b m i t t e d b y e m a i l t o
UACPublicMeetings@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
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.
You may 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.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a 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.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
1 Regular Meeting November 06, 2024
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, November 06, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMUtilities Advisory Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e m e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96691297246)Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toUACPublicMeetings@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencingin your subject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to UACPublicMeetings@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Oncereceived, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To upholdstrong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devicesare not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while the
meeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item,
to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items may
be heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to best
manage the time at a meeting to adapt to the participation of the public, or for any other reason
intended to facilitate the meeting.
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 pm – 6:05 pm
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS 6:05 pm – 6:10 pm
The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
PUBLIC COMMENT 6:10 pm – 6:25 pm
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6:25 pm – 6:30 pm
1.Approval of the Minutes of the Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting Held on
September 4, 2024
UTILITIES DIRECTOR REPORT 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm
NEW BUSINESS (a 10 minute break may be imposed during this section)
2.Utilities Advisory Committee (UAC) Discussion for Director of Utilities Department
Recruitment and Input of Candidate’s Key Characteristics (ACTION 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM)
Staff: Ed Shikada and Kiely Nose
3.Discussion with Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA)
CEO/General Manager, Nicole Sandkulla: BAWSCA Overview, Regional Water Use and
Efficiency, and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Supply Reliability
Investments (DISCUSSION 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM) Guest Speaker: Nicole Sandkulla, Chief
Executive officer/General Manager
4.Discussion with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Assistant General Manager
of the Water Enterprise: Operations, Drought Planning, and Alternative Water Supply
Planning (DISCUSSION 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM) Guest Speaker: Steve Ritchie, Assistant
General Manager/Water Enterprise, and Alison Kastama, BAWSCA/Wholesale Customer
Liaison
5.Discussion of Utilities Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24)
FUTURE TOPICS FOR UPCOMMING MEETING
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM MEETINGS/EVENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. W r i t t e n p u b l i c c o m m e n t s m a y b e s u b m i t t e d b y e m a i l t o
UACPublicMeetings@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
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.
You may 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.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a 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.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
2 Regular Meeting November 06, 2024
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, November 06, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMUtilities Advisory Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e m e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96691297246)Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toUACPublicMeetings@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencingin your subject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to UACPublicMeetings@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Oncereceived, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To upholdstrong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devicesare not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item,to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items maybe heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to bestmanage the time at a meeting to adapt to the participation of the public, or for any other reasonintended to facilitate the meeting.CALL TO ORDER 6:00 pm – 6:05 pmAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS 6:05 pm – 6:10 pmThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.PUBLIC COMMENT 6:10 pm – 6:25 pmMembers of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6:25 pm – 6:30 pm1.Approval of the Minutes of the Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting Held onSeptember 4, 2024UTILITIES DIRECTOR REPORT 6:30 pm – 6:45 pmNEW BUSINESS (a 10 minute break may be imposed during this section)2.Utilities Advisory Committee (UAC) Discussion for Director of Utilities DepartmentRecruitment and Input of Candidate’s Key Characteristics (ACTION 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM)Staff: Ed Shikada and Kiely Nose3.Discussion with Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA)CEO/General Manager, Nicole Sandkulla: BAWSCA Overview, Regional Water Use andEfficiency, and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Supply ReliabilityInvestments (DISCUSSION 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM) Guest Speaker: Nicole Sandkulla, ChiefExecutive officer/General Manager4.Discussion with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Assistant General Managerof the Water Enterprise: Operations, Drought Planning, and Alternative Water SupplyPlanning (DISCUSSION 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM) Guest Speaker: Steve Ritchie, AssistantGeneral Manager/Water Enterprise, and Alison Kastama, BAWSCA/Wholesale CustomerLiaison5.Discussion of Utilities Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24)FUTURE TOPICS FOR UPCOMMING MEETING
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM MEETINGS/EVENTS
ADJOURNMENT
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
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. W r i t t e n p u b l i c c o m m e n t s m a y b e s u b m i t t e d b y e m a i l t o
UACPublicMeetings@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
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.
You may 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.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a 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.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service. 3 Regular Meeting November 06, 2024
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
UTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSIONRegular MeetingWednesday, November 06, 2024Council Chambers & Hybrid6:00 PMUtilities Advisory Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option toattend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while stillmaintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participatefrom home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in themeeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending inperson. T h e m e e t i n g w i l l b e b r o a d c a s t o n C a b l e T V C h a n n e l 2 6 , l i v e o nYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org.VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96691297246)Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toUACPublicMeetings@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available forinspection on the City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencingin your subject line.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to UACPublicMeetings@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Oncereceived, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To upholdstrong cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devicesare not accepted.Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do notcreate a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated whendisplaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view orpassage of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.TIME ESTIMATESListed times are estimates only and are subject to change at any time, including while themeeting is in progress. The Commission reserves the right to use more or less time on any item,to change the order of items and/or to continue items to another meeting. Particular items maybe heard before or after the time estimated on the agenda. This may occur in order to bestmanage the time at a meeting to adapt to the participation of the public, or for any other reasonintended to facilitate the meeting.CALL TO ORDER 6:00 pm – 6:05 pmAGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS 6:05 pm – 6:10 pmThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.PUBLIC COMMENT 6:10 pm – 6:25 pmMembers of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda.APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6:25 pm – 6:30 pm1.Approval of the Minutes of the Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting Held onSeptember 4, 2024UTILITIES DIRECTOR REPORT 6:30 pm – 6:45 pmNEW BUSINESS (a 10 minute break may be imposed during this section)2.Utilities Advisory Committee (UAC) Discussion for Director of Utilities DepartmentRecruitment and Input of Candidate’s Key Characteristics (ACTION 6:45 PM – 7:15 PM)Staff: Ed Shikada and Kiely Nose3.Discussion with Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency (BAWSCA)CEO/General Manager, Nicole Sandkulla: BAWSCA Overview, Regional Water Use andEfficiency, and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Supply ReliabilityInvestments (DISCUSSION 7:15 PM – 8:00 PM) Guest Speaker: Nicole Sandkulla, ChiefExecutive officer/General Manager4.Discussion with San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Assistant General Managerof the Water Enterprise: Operations, Drought Planning, and Alternative Water SupplyPlanning (DISCUSSION 8:00 PM – 8:45 PM) Guest Speaker: Steve Ritchie, AssistantGeneral Manager/Water Enterprise, and Alison Kastama, BAWSCA/Wholesale CustomerLiaison5.Discussion of Utilities Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24)FUTURE TOPICS FOR UPCOMMING MEETINGCOMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM MEETINGS/EVENTSADJOURNMENTSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONThe materials below are provided for informational purposes, not for action or discussion during UAC Meetings (Govt. CodeSection 54954.2(a)(3)).
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS
12‐Month Rolling Calendar
Public Letter(s) to the UAC
PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. W r i t t e n p u b l i c c o m m e n t s m a y b e s u b m i t t e d b y e m a i l t o
UACPublicMeetings@cityofpaloalto.org.
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully.
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.
You may 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.
When you wish to speak on an Agenda Item, click on “raise hand.” The Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted. A timer will be
shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a 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.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 966 9129 7246 Phone:1‐669‐900‐6833
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public
programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
disabilities who require materials in an appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary
aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
(650) 329‐2550 (voice) or by emailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or
accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
4 Regular Meeting November 06, 2024
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.