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Home My WebLink About2026-10-07 Utilities Advisory Commission AgendaUTILITIES ADVISORY COMMISSION Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 07, 2026 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. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 76, live on 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 General Public Comment for items not on the agenda will be accepted for up to three minutes or an amount of time determined by the Chair. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to UAC@PaloAlto.gov and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the City’s website three days before the meeting. 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 UAC@PaloAlto.gov 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. 1 Regular Meeting October 07, 2026 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.paloalto.org/agendas CALL TO ORDER 6:00PM - 6:05PM AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS 6:05PM - 6:10PM The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management. IN PERSON PUBLIC COMMENT 6:10PM - 6:15 PM Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. 1-3 minutes depending on number of speakers. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 6:15PM - 6:20PM 1.Approval of the Minutes of the Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting Held on September 2, 2026 UTILITIES DIRECTOR REPORT 6:20PM - 6:30PM NEW BUSINESS 2.Approval of Water and Wastewater Collection Rate Design Guidelines and Principles (ACTION: 6:30PM – 7:30PM) 3.Electric Grid Modernization Bond Financing; Recommendation to the City Council to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Tax-Exempt Electric Revenue Bonds Principal Amount Not-to-Exceed $100,000,000 (ACTION: 7:30PM – 7:45PM) 4.Recommending Approval of Updated Palo Alto Low Carbon Fuel Standards Program Guidelines, including a Definition for Low-Income and a Methodology to Allocate Customer Program Cost Across Low-Income and Non-Low-Income (ACTION: 7:45PM – 8:30PM) Late Packet Report Added FUTURE TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS (8:30PM - 8:45PM) 12 Month Rolling Calendar COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM MEETINGS/EVENTS VIRTUAL PUBLIC COMMENT Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. 1-3 minutes depending on number of speakers. In-person comments will be heard at the beginning of the agenda and remote comments will be heard at the end of the agenda. 2 Regular Meeting October 07, 2026 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.paloalto.org/agendas ADJOURNMENT OTHER INFORMATION The materials below are provided for informational purposes, not for action or discussion during this meeting’s agenda. Written public comments may be submitted in advance and will be provided to the Board and available for public inspection on the City’s website three days before the meeting. A.Public Comments B.Informational Report on Framework for Data Center Capacity Reservation and Cost Recovery C.Informational Update on Voluntary Residential Time-of-Use Electric Rate Enrollment and Customer Outreach 3 Regular Meeting October 07, 2026 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.paloalto.org/agendas 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 UAC@PaloAlto.gov. 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@PaloAlto.gov. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service. 4 Regular Meeting October 07, 2026 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.paloalto.org/agendas