i have a disclosure to make on the consent calendar item 9b, somebody i have known for years is carol owen, we have become friends in that time. that does not affect my ability to act objectively, on the matter, so i will not be asking for it be separated. i did want to give that disclosure. >> thank you. >> i am going to be asking that that is separated. >> item nine is the consent calendar. all matters listed here constitute the consent calendar are routine by the sfpuc and will be acted on by a single vote of the mission. -- the commission. in which event the matter will be removed from calendar and considered as a separate item and as per the president remove item 9b. >> i would like to move the consent calendar. to the public, are there any items you would like to discuss from the consent calendar? okay. so, all of those in favor? opposed? the motion carries. let's hear item 9b? >> approved the novation of agreement number pro.0061, federal representation to -- representation and advocacy services, authorize the general manager to execute a novation agreement for the existing agreemen