and i believe that discussion about proceeding at the public utilities commission and california public utilities commission was inter woven for general discussion for cleanpowersf and discuss the timeline. was there anything that you know of in terms of the proceedings and the california public utilities commission that was not addressed or included? >> i asked while that was going on and there was nothing new to add that was added at last month's meetings for state level items. >> okay. thank you. so, in a concludes your report. okay. we can open this item up for public comment. anyone who would like to comment, please come forward. >> good afternoon, one more time, eric brooks san francisco clean party on sf. the undergrounding in broadband and fiber, first of all the mold, the outstanding model in the united states is chattanooga tennessee where they are getting great service for $25 a month. let's put chattanooga front and center. on that issue, the obama administration and sf puc under the obama administration did something amazing and has locked in the protection for internet neu

whether it's legislative or not, the voice of this body needs to be heard at the california public utilities commission. i mean if you look at what's going on internationally now, there's tremendous understanding that green house gas production emissions happen at the city level and we are fully equiped to make those happen if we have the freedom to do it right and that's the message we need to deliver to the california public utilities commission who i think, i believe share our same goals, i expect. >> i'm seeing a lot of opportunity as well. you mentioned other cca's that currently exist but there are also many in the making as well. so these are all places or people who are working on these to be able to be part of the effort to get the rules we want. okay, i think we have no more questions on this part of this agenda item. mr. fried, do you want to take us to our next agenda item? >> the next part would be the assistant general manager, barbara hale, presenting the cca update itself. >> thank you, mr. fried. so i have three things to talk about today on cca first off is to announce that we have an

. >> who determines that it is the california public utilities commission. >> to expend did subdivision agreement until we can come to an agreement on the discuss the. >> so a regulatory commission and that's correct. >> i think i learned that yesterday. >> great thing for popular parties so, anyway that's where we basically are at this time to resolve the dispute with the terms and conditions as we move into the new energy world but remain status quo to provide gowns it is important you that understand if we have to extend the current contract it is that will come back to you for approval. >> is there any action to make that outcome possibly arranging the escrow. >> it is in the cities mrooetd but if you want to support that position that's something i'll recommend. >> through aries or - >> as a resolution that would be helpful urging us to continue you know to negotiate and to extend the current i a. >> that's would be a port commission wanted to draft that i'll be happy for the sponsor to come through the board we'll be supportive of that. >> we'll be glad to do that. >> i'm finished

the california public utilities commission could slap on the utility. it would be the largest penalty and fine in cpuc history. >> we believe this historic penalty sends the right message that gross negligence, corruption, and profits over safety will no longer be tolerated. >> we believe that the penalty is appropriate. >> reporter: but a spokesperson wouldn't say if the utility agrees with the record fine. he did dispute that $300 million of it could be funneled into the state's general fund. >> we just hope that every dollar goes right back into the gas system upgrading pipelines so that we can make this doesn't happen ever again. >> that does not release them from paying for what they did before. >> reporter: san bruno's mayor also demanded more safety reforms. like establishing a fund dedicated the pipeline safety -- to pipeline safety and called for an independent monitor to make sure the cpuc and pg&e's relationship doesn't get too cozy again. >> our efforts in going forward will hopefully prevent that from ever happening again anywhere. >> repor

moment of launch with a big pile of money to spend or even with permission from the california public utilities commission to use rate payer funds for energy efficiency so we'll be working in very close harmony as mr. fried asked of us with the san francisco puc to make sure that when we launch, we're starting down that road to that new future even if we don't realize it in that moment in time so at at the point of launch we'll still work on bayren and have energy launch and work with customers and at the same time work with our own puc to figure out how that future unfolds so to to me it's an exciting moment in time for for a partnership with our two departments to get the best out of each department. >> all right. yes. executive officer fried? >> thank you. jason fried i want to thank you for those comments and i want to add one thing and this is my personal belief not everyone shares with me but i believe we need to be paying attention now to the opportunities and i know there's grants coming up now and they then and you apply for the grant and it takes time so my hope is if we can show we're serious u

a is timeline for program launch, b is status on proceedings of california public utilities commission and c is presentation from department of the environment. >> we have a few city staff who are here, we'll start off with jason fried, lafco director. >> jason fried, wanted to suggest we do these items a little out of order and start with 3c, the presentation from the department of the environment. we have staff here and once they are through we can have them leave and once we can go to the ms. hale >> thank you, good afternoon, commissioners, debbie raffell, director of the department of the environment. it is with great excitement and gratitude that we are here today to talk about work we have been doing for the last 15 years in our department around energy efficiency and looking ahead at the horizon how that work could potentially be enhanced, frankly, with the adoption of a cca as you all know, san francisco has set some very aggressive climate goals. we all understand that action happens at the city level and our city is one to take the bull by the horns and make sure that we are

b, status update on proceedings at the california public utilities commission. >> we have barbara hale and you will be sharing on the timeline? >> yes. you and director fried came to the public utilities commission on tuesday and talked about how the timeline can be sped indicted and -- expedited and i'm wondering if there are any changes that you are proposing based on our ideas and input >> barbara hale, manager for clean powersf. we built the schedule with the comments we received at our january 30th, lafco joint puc meeting in mind. we think this is a realistic schedule and our general manager feels we should keep this schedule . some of the discussions with chair avalos and if those presentations and opportunities present themselves we'll definitely pursue them and where you can help make those opportunities present themselves, we would definitely welcome that help. at this point in time we aren't proposing to make additional changes to, we didn't come in the door here with changes to the timeline relative to what we presented to our own commission and you will see that what this

i know [inaudible] in discushz with the california public utilities commission to discuss which steps if any are from frastate and whether it falls under local control or the state. i know sfmta is clear that they need to abide by the local laws. we need to think och short term solutions as we monitor this. from my perspectives i think they serve a need, but as they continue to grow in my district and believe throughout the city of san francisco i also heard from regional elected officials they are growing in their areas as well and we need to think long term what we will do with these services. i plan to host this meeting in a months time and [inaudible] to have a discussion about the future in the city. i do also have 2 memoriams today. first of all i would like to adjourn todays meet ing for rita [inaudible] who would have been 90 this thursday. she was born and raised in california, the wife of jack haul and known for the holiday parties and dinners and was a mother to a close friend of mine, christine car. she was married for all most 50 years. discribed her marriage to jack as t

. >>> just minutes from now the california public utility commission is scheduled to have a hearing on whether to allow water prices to go up. it provides water to a million people all over the bay and wants to raise rates next year. explains that the rate hike isn't because of the drought. >> it's one of our most precious resources, a critical need now customers in the south bay will likely have to shell more money or for it. the water retailer is proposing a rate increase. 5% in 2018, it's a cumulative 20% increase in the next 3 years. >> all water utilities are facing the same issues in terms of older infrastructure. >> that means the prices are trickling down to the customers. the main reason is the old water system. >> last summer you reported a lot on the leaks. this is what it goes to pay. it goes to replace those pipes so we don't have leaks continually occurring in the system. >> last august told you about neighbors in will owe glen complaining about a broken water ground pipe. water company on average gets 850 leaks a year. >> i think with the drought going on a price increas

the city also urged california public utilities commission to uphold the $1.6 billion person amount against pg&e and the commission is scheduled to issue a final decision april 9. >>> now the bizarre kidnapping of a vallejo woman last week that police are calling "hoax." now, the "san francisco chronicle" is reporting that the newspaper has received another e-mail from alleged abductors saying the ordeal was ream and they want to clear her name. the kidnappers demand vallejo police apologize to denise huskins and her boyfriend aaron quinn by noon today for calling the kidnapping "orchestrated." denise huskins' attorney said she did not make it up it was legitimate and he claim he has an e-mail from the kidnappers to prove it. >> i have come to receive a 15-page single spaced e-mail from the kidnappers. >> the attorney refused to health us look at the e-mail which appears to be a long apology for the kidnapping of huskins from her vallejo home. she and her boyfriend could face charges for leading police on what they call "a wild goose chase," if, in fact, they made it up. >> fall out from in

we're getting california public utilities commission approvals and our revised implementation plan and our service agreement with pge and analysis on our load and what the procurement risks are that we need to make sure we address and the procurement planning process and supply development and then the other contracting services for supportive programs and the back office functions and those are functions that we previously talked about having about and engaging in customer education steps that we had talked about in the program roll out for and then finally our program launch. over all, this schedule is beginning today and serving customers in early 2016 so now to turn to a little bit more detail. >> that's what you see on this second slide. the areas, and supervisor avalos eluded to this -- the prior program in particular the establishment of the not to exceed rates isn't as critical a step for us in this timeline because the way the procurement was developed in the last schedule us relyingall falling in place based on the rate that came out of that procurement effort and now we have

the new president of the california public utilities commission proposed the higher penalty against pg&e earlier this month. the original fine was pegged at $1.4 billion. today the mayor of san bruno will be in san francisco calling for additional safety reforms in the wake of the 2010 pipeline explosion. >>> saying good-bye to san jose police officer michael johnson. plans for his memorial are starting to take shape. thursday morning a memorial procession will start at a funeral home in lot gs gatos an travel east to the sap center. there will be rolling road closures along that route starting at 10:00. and johnson's service will begin at 11:00. following the service there will be another procession to oak hill cemetery in san jose for a private burial. johnson of course ambushed, shot, and killed last tuesday after responding to a domestic disturbance call. >>> nbc bay area will air thursday's memorial both on our airwaves and also online at nbcbayarea.com. >>> san francisco's district attorney is launching a formal investigation after mounting accusations against sf pd and sheriffs.

we're getting california public utilities commission approvals and our revised implementation plan and our service agreement with pge and analysis on our load and what the procurement risks are that we need to make sure we address and the procurement planning process and supply development and then the other contracting services for supportive programs and the back office functions and those are functions that we previously talked about having about and engaging in customer education steps that we had talked about in the program roll out for and then finally our program launch. over all, this schedule is

the california public utilities commission told us it only has oversight for companies that operate from city to city. so chariot and leap don't do that yet. and the san francisco municipal transportation agency says it does not monitor ride-sharing agencies. so it seems like it's this gray area where no one's in charge. >> as i understand it ride sharing in general is governed by state law. so that would be the cpuc. the mta the city really has no jurisdiction over them. other than -- >> but the cpuc says if the organization exists only in one city and doesn't go from city to city it's not responsible. >> well someone has to be responsible. but what we're really seeing is that state law is really really far behind with a hot of theselot of these services. so for example, uber and lyft as well and one other company started these carpooling services where you can call and if they have someone in the area who's already going in a certain direction they'll pick you up too. it's super cheap. it is incredibly affordable to do that. much more affordable than even a cab. and the cpuc rule that

. >>> the new president of the california public utilities commission wants to increase the fine against pg and e for the pipeline disaster. that explosion in 2010 killed 8 people, injured many more, and devastated a neighborhood. the proposal is for a $1.6 billion fine, that's $200 million more than previously recommended. the shareholders would be required to pay $850 million of that, which would be used to improve pipeline safety. >>> the napa county sheriff's department is investigating a shooting involving napa police officers. they opened fire and killed a 41-year-old man as undercover officers closed in on the suspect. witnesses heard three shots. >> reporter: some say three, some say four, raising the possibility the suspect fired a shot, but the investigation as you can see is well underway here. i'm told a sergeant and three napa officers were involved in the fatal shooting, and they're all veteran cops. >> we're all eating dinner at home, and we heard the shots. my mom was at the kitchen window and ducked down. >> reporter: gunshots in this peaceful neighborhood got people up

pay $1.6 billion, that new amount announced yesterday by the new president of the california public utilities commission. unlike the previous penalty, shareholders will be required to pay most of the fine, and the money will be specifically used to improve pipeline safety. the previous cpuc president was accused of being too lenient on pg&e. >>> much more ahead on "today in the bay." coming up -- drivers were doing a double-take. one bay area gas station charging customers nearly $8 per gallon of gasp why the owner did it. >>> plus -- >> i was like, okay, let's sell these cookies. >> it wasn't just any guy. how tom hanks managed to give a group of local girl scouts the surprise of their lifetime by helping them sell cookies. (scal): good day, m'lady! i am sir-can-a-lot, here to save you from another breakfast bore. wake up those eggs with glorious spam! see what spam can! do... at spam.com >>> you're watching "today in the bay." >>> welcome back. shy of 7:11 on saturday morning. a look at san rafael as you're headed out the door, ahead of a very warm saturday. temperatures in the 70s and 80s across the

are filled to the brink during the morning and evening rush, leap does not have a california public utilities commissiont to start operations, but the cpuc says there's a proposed decision to approve its application next week and if all goes well, there are plans to expand the service to the mission the richmond and patreo hill, its lack of wheelchair accessibility but it does have plans to incorporate that need in the future we hope to talk to first climb riders and get some reaction from them as well as muni riders, i'm tara moriarty back to you. >> thank you tara. >>> 5:47, the time, check in with sal did you like my tweet? >> i did i was about to comment, and i'm using the wrong mug, i have a hump day mug, yeah. >> is it in the wash? [ laughter ] >> it's just right back there. you know, this is live television. >> yeah, we need to see the hump day mug there's steve duncan behind you. >> hi, steve how are you? [ laughter ] guess what day it is, what day it is. we're in a good mood. take a look at the commute back there and on this wednesday and you can see the traffic is getting over the hump here on

. >>> the new president at the california public utilities commission want to increase the fine againstter. the 2010 explosion killed eight people and leveled part of the neighborhood. the state puc president wants the fine to be $1.6 billion. 200million more than a previous recommendation. about half the proposed penalty would go to improve pipeline safety. they could vote on it as early as april 9. >>> monday marks the third anniversary of the disappearance of sierra lamar. the high school student was heading to school when she vanished without a trace. relatives and friends and volunteers is been searching for her ever since. but after thinking long and hard, her family says they have made a tough decision. ktvu fox 2 news' allie rasmus is live at the search center in morgan hill where her family made that announcement a short time ago. >> reporter: they made that announcement about 30 years ago. her father steve lamar says i want to make this clear. we are not giving up the search for sierra, but we are switching to a different mode. so from now on, instead of having these regular s

. >> item 15 public hearing under the california water code section 10723 and action to establish the san francisco public utilities commission as the ground water sustainability agency for the downtown, marina, lobos, and south san francisco ground water baifbs and the northern portions of the westside, islais valley and vezation valley ground water basins located within the city and county of san francisco. >> ellen levin, this is complying with state water to establish a ground water sustainable agency and it makes sense for us to do this now. >> i have a question. how did you decide which ones to give to low priority? >> it wasn't us, it was the state that made those determinations. >> oh, i see. any other questions, comments? may i have a motion? >> i will move it. >> second. >> any public comment? seeing none, call for the vote. all those in favor. opposed? the motion carries. >> item 16, adopt a resolution of intent to prepare a groundwater sustainability plan for the northwest side ground water basin, located within the city and county of san francisco. >> i'm just here to answer any questions if you have on the item.

. >> item 15 public hearing under the california water code section 10723 and action to establish the san francisco public utilities commission as the ground water sustainability agency for the downtown, marina, lobos, and south san francisco ground water baifbs and the northern portions of the westside, islais valley and vezation valley ground water basins located within the city and county of san francisco.