This resolution allows the Public Utilities Commission to extend its agreement with the California Independent System Operator for an additional ten years, until November 10, 2031, with a total budget of up to $500,000. It also gives the General Manager the authority to approve minor changes to the agreement.
Resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Public Utilities Commission to execute a Second Amendment to the Planning Coordinator (CS-399) Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the California Independent System Operator, extending the agreement term from November 11, 2021, to November 10, 2031, pursuant to Charter, Section 9.118, for a total duration of approximately sixteen years, and for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $500,000; and delegating to the General Manager authority to approve certain non-material amendments, as defined herein.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to extend its Planning Coordinator Agreement with the California Independent System Operator to ensure compliance with federal reliability standards.
The SFPUC obtained a sole source waiver from the San Francisco Human Rights Commission and entered into the Planning Coordinator Agreement (CS-399) with CAISO for an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a term of three years.
The SFPUC executed the First Amendment to extend the term of the Planning Coordinator Agreement by three years, bringing the total duration to six years, with no change to the contract amount.
The SFPUC authorized the General Manager to seek approval from the Board of Supervisors for a Second Amendment to extend the agreement term to November 10, 2031, and increase the contract amount to $500,000.
The SFPUC obtained a sole source waiver from the San Francisco Human Rights Commission for the Second Amendment to the Planning Coordinator Agreement.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended the resolution to the Board of Supervisors for approval.
The Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution authorizing the General Manager of the SFPUC to execute the Second Amendment to the Planning Coordinator Agreement.
The Mayor approved the resolution, finalizing the extension of the Planning Coordinator Agreement with CAISO.
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