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our response is this has been implemented at the puc, early on at the puc. we established risk plans and risk registers, especially the tunnel projects were the first and then the major treatment plants. and this -- we had a lot of success wisa and we're implementing that into broader and broader. of course, the focus is on the more complex and the larger projects. that's where the emphasis and risk management will be. recommendation 2. by june 2022, the city should adopt a policy that all capital projects sponsors before proceeding to the construction phase. and itemize assessment of de-risking activities actually performed. the response. basically, i think, laying out our whole risk plan and what we did to mitigate risks in terms of whether we decided to design around it, to accept the risk as a city-held risk, to share the risk with the contractor or place the risk with the contractor, i think providing that whole plan is a potential for being a road map for a change order request during construction by the contractor. the contractor can analyze those ris
our response is this has been implemented at the puc, early on at the puc. we established risk plans and risk registers, especially the tunnel projects were the first and then the major treatment plants. and this -- we had a lot of success wisa and we're implementing that into broader and broader. of course, the focus is on the more complex and the larger projects. that's where the emphasis and risk management will be. recommendation 2. by june 2022, the city should adopt a policy that all...
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the puc is nearing completion of the west side park as well.d, we do have a long way to go as far as realizing that intention and to update that vision to keep up with the increasingly dire situation of water shortages that we face. this ordinance will direct the puc to present a report to the board in june of next year for a more enhanced supply of water for use in san francisco. before concluding there is one amendment that supervisor would lake to offer for your consideration today. this amendment is is how the ordinance would apply to development agreements. i would like to briefly read it into the record, i do believe that deputy city attorney is finalizing that language and just sent that right now. this would be a proposed amendment to state that nothing in the ordinance amending this is intended to impair or limit any contract right in effective date of the ordinance as it relates to similar development contracts or approved development plans by community infrastructure. the general manager shall consult with city attorney with article
the puc is nearing completion of the west side park as well.d, we do have a long way to go as far as realizing that intention and to update that vision to keep up with the increasingly dire situation of water shortages that we face. this ordinance will direct the puc to present a report to the board in june of next year for a more enhanced supply of water for use in san francisco. before concluding there is one amendment that supervisor would lake to offer for your consideration today. this...
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the puc is nearing completion of the west side park as well. all of that said, we do have a long way to go as far as realizing that intention and to update that vision to keep up with the increasingly dire situation of water shortages that we face. this ordinance will direct the puc to present a report to the board in june of next year for a more enhanced supply of water for use in san francisco. before concluding there is one amendment that supervisor would lake to offer for your consideration today. this amendment is is how the ordinance would apply to development agreements. i would like to briefly read it into the record, i do believe that deputy city attorney is finalizing that language and just sent that right now. this would be a proposed amendment to state that nothing in the ordinance amending this is intended to impair or limit any contract right in effective date of the ordinance as it relates to similar development contracts or approved development plans by community infrastructure. the general manager shall consult with city attorn
the puc is nearing completion of the west side park as well. all of that said, we do have a long way to go as far as realizing that intention and to update that vision to keep up with the increasingly dire situation of water shortages that we face. this ordinance will direct the puc to present a report to the board in june of next year for a more enhanced supply of water for use in san francisco. before concluding there is one amendment that supervisor would lake to offer for your consideration...
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the puc is reviewing them. >>> 4:30 and a livermore high school student is in juvenile detention after police say he made violent threats on campus. investigator said the student said alarming things to classmates and one felt concerned enough to report into an adult. >> i heard he had a list of names he was going to try to kill. >> we had students who reported the concern. they told their trusted adult and they told the administration. we contacted police and everyone mobilized to get to the root of what was the concern. >> i feel relieved no one got hurt. >> reporter: another bay area school district is warning about a destructive tik tok trend. students have been recording themselves trashing and stealing operative from the school and posting it on my with the caption db is like. tik tok has taken doubt the tag from its app but some students are still doing it. soap dispensers have been ripped off. it is alerting staff about the trend and asking people to notify administrators about any incidents. >>> it's day three on the whistle blower erika cheung and elizabeth holmes. she told t
the puc is reviewing them. >>> 4:30 and a livermore high school student is in juvenile detention after police say he made violent threats on campus. investigator said the student said alarming things to classmates and one felt concerned enough to report into an adult. >> i heard he had a list of names he was going to try to kill. >> we had students who reported the concern. they told their trusted adult and they told the administration. we contacted police and everyone...
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proposing another right height to mitigate wildfire risks if the utilities request passes muster with the puc, the average residential customer bill would increase by about 4.5%, or an average of $10 per month. >>> 7:00, people in contra costa county are about to get a long-awaited and much-needed boost in their fire protection. east contra costa fire protection district just agreed to be annexed into con fire. right now, nearly 250 square mile district has just three engine companies, about half of what it needs, and voters have repeatedly shot down tax measures to boost the funding. >>> still to come, san francisco's mayor taking heat for a mask list night out. >> ♪ ♪ >> how she is defending herself after being caught bending her own rules. >>> after a surprise split decision on booster shots, at least one bay area county is preparing for them anyway. >>> wot di in the east bay hi a tree die off. >>> the stage set in los angeles for television's biggest night, the primetime emmy awards. that will be this weekend right here on kpix 5 . streaming services dominate this year's nominations, led
proposing another right height to mitigate wildfire risks if the utilities request passes muster with the puc, the average residential customer bill would increase by about 4.5%, or an average of $10 per month. >>> 7:00, people in contra costa county are about to get a long-awaited and much-needed boost in their fire protection. east contra costa fire protection district just agreed to be annexed into con fire. right now, nearly 250 square mile district has just three engine companies,...
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that's a modeling effort we're doing in conjunction with the long term work at the puc. we're doing some financial modeling. these are very different kinds of projects we've gt. got. what is the delivered water cost of these individual projects. what does that mean, the o and m cost. how do we compare them so we understand on a unit cost base s as we understand what that means. that is some of the work we're embarking on right now. project sequencing really defining different mile stones within a project. understanding the risks at every step. the technical and financial considerations and revisiting whether we should go forward and whether that's really the best way to move along the course of the project. modeling for the projected water supplies. looking at the water supply benefits that might accrue not just at one point in time but multiple scenarios and various points in the fought you're as we account for climate change and new demand scenarios. for development it will look at different metrics. we're defining those right now. applying them to diverse scenarios in
that's a modeling effort we're doing in conjunction with the long term work at the puc. we're doing some financial modeling. these are very different kinds of projects we've gt. got. what is the delivered water cost of these individual projects. what does that mean, the o and m cost. how do we compare them so we understand on a unit cost base s as we understand what that means. that is some of the work we're embarking on right now. project sequencing really defining different mile stones within...
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it also directs the puc to come wita anfor nding e suly of recycl >>> speaking of water, there is word that climate change and sea level rise could literally put b.a.r.t. underwater. b.a.r.t. executives say that stations in low-lying areas including the airports are vulnerable to rising groundwater. others, like embarcadero, could be inundated by rising seas. >> one of the predictions is that we could see high tides that are one foot higher than they are now by mid century. that's 20/50. >> ridership and revenue down significantly due to the pandemic, b.a.r.t. could have a tough time coming up with the cash to put a climate change plan in place >>> live look outside at the sunset, slicing the day into two equal halves on this first day of fall. the equinox. darren? looking a bit more like autumn than it did yesterday in some parts of the bay area. >> it is almost more summer in that way because we are back to two totally different kinds of days. most of you have sunshine and clear skies, but looking off to the north and underneath of those clouds, this is what it looks right now on the
it also directs the puc to come wita anfor nding e suly of recycl >>> speaking of water, there is word that climate change and sea level rise could literally put b.a.r.t. underwater. b.a.r.t. executives say that stations in low-lying areas including the airports are vulnerable to rising groundwater. others, like embarcadero, could be inundated by rising seas. >> one of the predictions is that we could see high tides that are one foot higher than they are now by mid century....
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the puc is reviewing them. >>> speaking of fire, residents returning to the caldor fire are encountering a new problem, a lack of clean water in the town of grizzly flats. the flames destroy many of the pipes surfacing homes and businesses and the water treatment plant did escape the flames? the reservoir water still needs to be tested. it may take a year to get everything fixed. >>> we know the rain that we are going to get, hopefully, will not fix all of our problems but it will make us all feel better. >> it will, especially before the off shore winds kick in and escalate the fire threat next week. we will get some rainfall. the system responsible for that is still out in the pacific approaching the coast. seeing moisture approach washington and oregon. that will be the case heading through tomorrow with the rainmaking its way onshore near seattle and portland. the rainmaking its way in northern california but around the bay area there is a chance of a passing sprinkle. the chance of shower activity moves in after sunset. it will be hit and miss stuff. even with the best part, not 100
the puc is reviewing them. >>> speaking of fire, residents returning to the caldor fire are encountering a new problem, a lack of clean water in the town of grizzly flats. the flames destroy many of the pipes surfacing homes and businesses and the water treatment plant did escape the flames? the reservoir water still needs to be tested. it may take a year to get everything fixed. >>> we know the rain that we are going to get, hopefully, will not fix all of our problems but it...
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due to construction delays the puc does not expect the water reuse system to be in full use until 2022 so the purpose of the extension is to extend the grant requirements for the 10 year period during which the water system will be in use from 2022 to 2032. the grant agreement is consistent with ordinance is adopted by the board with the citywide water reuse. wetherefore recommend approval . we can answer any questions. >> chair: great, thank you. can wego to public comment on this item ? >> clerk: seeing if there are any members in the queue who wish to provide comments, press star 3. wait until the system indicates you have been un-muted. this is related to item 6, 181 fremontstreet . any callers who wish to comment on item 6. >> we have one caller in the queue. >> clerk: thank you, go ahead caller . >> caller: i'm a concerned republican livingin san francisco . i opposed this because you dummycrats don't know how to do water management. stop this deal. he hall. >> clerk: any other comments in the queue. >> that concludes the queue. >> chair: public comment is closed. not seeing any
due to construction delays the puc does not expect the water reuse system to be in full use until 2022 so the purpose of the extension is to extend the grant requirements for the 10 year period during which the water system will be in use from 2022 to 2032. the grant agreement is consistent with ordinance is adopted by the board with the citywide water reuse. wetherefore recommend approval . we can answer any questions. >> chair: great, thank you. can wego to public comment on this item ?...
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in the case of this item number 14, there was a period of time when the puc actually wanted this board of supervisors to delegate our charter authority pursuant to section 9.118 to allow the general manager and/or the commission to approve these without this board. instead, i think that we have ended up in a much better place where we do maintain our checks and balances and oversight as laid out in this item number 14 so i wanted to acknowledge that the puc is not only going to bring us some retroactive community choice aggregation retroactive approvals, but that they are starting out with notice. and if you read the whereas, you will see that already in 2021 -- i'm looking for the right site -- clean power s.f. has already issued five requests for offers and when those come in, they need to move quickly. but i thought that we might just take a moment to ask the puc to speak to this and to let us know what they foresee coming to this board for us to approve retroactively. i think that it should all be out there and very transparent. but i do think that we have arrived at the right form
in the case of this item number 14, there was a period of time when the puc actually wanted this board of supervisors to delegate our charter authority pursuant to section 9.118 to allow the general manager and/or the commission to approve these without this board. instead, i think that we have ended up in a much better place where we do maintain our checks and balances and oversight as laid out in this item number 14 so i wanted to acknowledge that the puc is not only going to bring us some...
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due to construction delays the puc does not expect the water reuse system to be in full use until 2022end the grant requirements for the 10 year period during which the water system will be in use from 2022 to 2032. the grant agreement is consistent with ordinance is adopted by the board with the citywide water reuse. wetherefore recommend approval . we can answer any questions. >> chair: great, thank you. can wego to public comment on this item ? >> clerk: seeing if there are any members in the queue who wish to provide comments, press star 3. wait until the system indicates you have been un-muted. this is related to item 6, 181 fremontstreet . any callers who wish to comment on item 6. >> we have one caller in the queue. >> clerk: thank you, go ahead caller . >> caller: i'm a concerned republican livingin san francisco . i opposed this because you dummycrats don't know how to do water management. stop this deal. he hall. >> clerk: any other comments in the queue. >> that concludes the queue. >> chair: public comment is closed. not seeing any other questions are comments. i'mgoing to
due to construction delays the puc does not expect the water reuse system to be in full use until 2022end the grant requirements for the 10 year period during which the water system will be in use from 2022 to 2032. the grant agreement is consistent with ordinance is adopted by the board with the citywide water reuse. wetherefore recommend approval . we can answer any questions. >> chair: great, thank you. can wego to public comment on this item ? >> clerk: seeing if there are any...
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this is the second incident after stern rove was flooded with water last month in sf puc spokesman says the stern grove case was a broken air valve, he said. in this case, it appears the brunswick street incident was due to aging infrastructure. 12 inch water main broke the water main is from 1933, and we don't have an exact cause. but it's an old water. main residents say it is the second time this street has flooded because of a broken pipe, the same corner where we had to break before is something that needs to be, i guess surveyed and i make sure that. it's the problems don't become. even worse. crews say they replaced an eight ft section of cast iron pipe and they plan to be back with a pavement crew to repave the street and the sidewalk. they say another team will analyze whether more of this transmission line needs to be replaced in san francisco. jana katsuyama ktvu, fox two news. the chp is investigating a deadly crash in pacifica, where a car drove right off a cliff. the crash was reported about 2 20 this afternoon on highway one near the tom lantos tunnel. authorities say the
this is the second incident after stern rove was flooded with water last month in sf puc spokesman says the stern grove case was a broken air valve, he said. in this case, it appears the brunswick street incident was due to aging infrastructure. 12 inch water main broke the water main is from 1933, and we don't have an exact cause. but it's an old water. main residents say it is the second time this street has flooded because of a broken pipe, the same corner where we had to break before is...
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of course at the puc we recommend that you store our wonderful delicious tap water. it's free.ou can store it in any plastic container, a clean plastic container for up to 6 months. so find a container, fill it with water and label it and rotate it out. i use it to water my garden. >> of course everyone has plastic bottles which we are not really promoting but it is a common way to store it. >> yes. it's an easy way to pick up bottles to store it. just make sure you check the label. this one says june 2013. so convenient you have an end date on it. >> and there are other places where people have water stored in their houses. >> sure. if you have a water heater or access to the water heater to your house, you can drink that water and you can also drink the water that the in the tank of your toilet. ; not the bowl but in your tank. in any case if you are not totally sure about the age of your water or if you are not sure about it being totally clean, you can treat your water at home. there is two ways that you can treat your water at home and one is to use basic household bleach.
of course at the puc we recommend that you store our wonderful delicious tap water. it's free.ou can store it in any plastic container, a clean plastic container for up to 6 months. so find a container, fill it with water and label it and rotate it out. i use it to water my garden. >> of course everyone has plastic bottles which we are not really promoting but it is a common way to store it. >> yes. it's an easy way to pick up bottles to store it. just make sure you check the label....
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that would increase to $210 a month if the rate hike request go through the puc which is reviewing themtime for your money watch report. ford ramping up for its pickups plus united airlines out with an update on its vaccine mandate for employees. diane king hall joins us live from the new york stock exchange. good morning, diane. >> reporter: good morning. let's start with the treasury department. how much has been spent in covid relief fund since the american rescue program was signed into law. the government says it's shelled out 700 billion for relief. $450 billion of those funds were distributed to families and households by child tax credits and stimulus payment. united says 90 % of its domestic based employees have uploaded proof of vaccination. united set a deadline of september 27th. the airline has taken a tough stance on its mandate policy. ford is ramping up production of its electric truck. the automaker will boost capacity of the 150 lightning two 80,000 per year because of strong demand. the lightning which goes on sale next spring has 150,000 reservations. >> i understand
that would increase to $210 a month if the rate hike request go through the puc which is reviewing themtime for your money watch report. ford ramping up for its pickups plus united airlines out with an update on its vaccine mandate for employees. diane king hall joins us live from the new york stock exchange. good morning, diane. >> reporter: good morning. let's start with the treasury department. how much has been spent in covid relief fund since the american rescue program was signed...
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but i wanted to hear from the puc, because this is an ambitious, over half a billion dollar project, that has to be -- all three projects have to be completed no later than march 31, 2028. so i thought it would be appropriate to hear from the puc as to their plans to finally address this issue and what sources of funding they have so we can get that on the record so this and future boards can hold them accountable. >> president walton: thank you so much, supervisor peskin. and i am looking for the representative. >> mr. president, it's gregory mow bury. i believe you're on mute. >> thank you very much. you'd think we'd know better. i serve as the assistant general manager for the waste water enterprise at the san francisco public utilities commission. and the three projects that are included in this agreement with the state are all projects that serve the storm water and the combined system for the city. those are under the waste water enterprises overall management and responsibility. so i'll speak to the concerns with the overall ability to deliver briefly and then be happy to answ
but i wanted to hear from the puc, because this is an ambitious, over half a billion dollar project, that has to be -- all three projects have to be completed no later than march 31, 2028. so i thought it would be appropriate to hear from the puc as to their plans to finally address this issue and what sources of funding they have so we can get that on the record so this and future boards can hold them accountable. >> president walton: thank you so much, supervisor peskin. and i am...
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we worked with staff and the puc on this amended ordinance for the mitigation water reduction. we strongly support this ordinance. the construction industry must adapt to adjust to the climate change and drought. reduce the demand for potable water. we need to stop using potable water for non potable uses in buildings. this ordinance not only expands the water reuse requirements but provides the dual benefits to building electrification mandates a just -- lost jobs installing gas piping making buildings drought resistant. this is a major step forward making buildings for the twenty first century and continue to provide good jobs for plumbers and construction workers in san francisco. we ask that you approve this essential water conservation ordinance. thank you very much for your consideration. >> thank you for sharing your comments. could you connect us to the next caller, please. >> hi. my name is paul. i'm a resident of d5 and a member of the -- >> did you not just call just a moment ago? >> my name is paul. it's a different paul. >> thank you. continue. >> today is the one
we worked with staff and the puc on this amended ordinance for the mitigation water reduction. we strongly support this ordinance. the construction industry must adapt to adjust to the climate change and drought. reduce the demand for potable water. we need to stop using potable water for non potable uses in buildings. this ordinance not only expands the water reuse requirements but provides the dual benefits to building electrification mandates a just -- lost jobs installing gas piping making...
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another key element of this finding is that we had the report and rec and park and puc and the transbayt authority. and we found that all of the sia or the statement of incompatible activities had selective assistance that only the airport and mta had written policy prohibiting communication with bidders and most importantly is that none of the departmental sias had any of the prohibition for employees for communicating with the potential bidders. next slide, please. given that finding we provided a recommendation for city departments to include in their competitive solicitation documents the restriction, the restrictions on communication by and with potential bidders and enforce the restrictions by requiring commissions and board members to affirm compliance in writing at least annually. as we've noted here, this is basically a snapshot from our 12-month report. we reported and implemented, given the focus of the assessment was at the airport, however, as we have noted in the report itself, it does have city-wide implications, especially for those departments that are overseen by commi
another key element of this finding is that we had the report and rec and park and puc and the transbayt authority. and we found that all of the sia or the statement of incompatible activities had selective assistance that only the airport and mta had written policy prohibiting communication with bidders and most importantly is that none of the departmental sias had any of the prohibition for employees for communicating with the potential bidders. next slide, please. given that finding we...