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Introductions |
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Chairman Gioia called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. |
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Public comment on any item under the jurisdiction of the Committee and not on this agenda (speakers may be limited to three minutes). |
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No one asked to speak during the public comment period. |
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RECEIVE and APPROVE the Record of Action for the October 24, 2016 IOC meeting.
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The Committee approved the Record of Action for the October 24, 2016 meeting as presented. |
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AYE:
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Chair John Gioia, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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DRAFT Record of Action for 10-24-16 IOC Meeting
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INTERVIEW the following candidates for the At Large #3 and #4 seats for four-year terms ending on December 31, 2020, and DETERMINE recommendations for Board of Supervisors consideration:
- Scott Cashen (Walnut Creek)
- Edmond Linscheid (Orinda)
- Joshua Porter (Kensington)
- Heather Rosmarin (Pleasant Hill)
- Jeffrey Skinner, incumbent (Martinez)
- Rodney Smith (Danville)
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The Committee interviewed the following candidates in a group format and, at the conclusion, decided to recommend appointment of Heather Rosmarin to the At Large #4 seat and Jeffrey Skinner to the At Large #3 seat on the Fish & Wildlife Committee to four-year terms ending on December 31, 2020:
- Scott Cashen (Walnut Creek)
- Edmond Linscheid (Orinda)
- Joshua Porter (Kensington)
- Heather Rosmarin (Pleasant Hill)
- Jeffrey Skinner, incumbent (Martinez)
- Rodney Smith (Danville)
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AYE:
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Chair John Gioia, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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F&W Cte Staff Report and Candidate Applications
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INTERVIEW the following candidates for one vacancy on the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District Board of Directors and DETERMINE recommendation for Board of Supervisors consideration:
- Bob Case, incumbent (Concord)
- Jency James (Martinez)
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The Committee interviewed Bob Case and, at the conclusion, decided to recommend reappointment of Mr. Case the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District Board of Directors to a new four-year term ending on November 30, 2020.
Igor Skaredoff spoke in favor of Mr. Case's candidacy. |
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AYE:
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Chair John Gioia, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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Attachment 1
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Candidate Application_Bob Case_CCRCD
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Candidate Application_Jency James_CCRCD
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INTERVIEW the following candidates for two At Large seats on the Aviation Advisory Committee and DETERMINE recommendations for Board of Supervisors consideration:
Emily Barnett, Pleasant Hill
Christopher Hansen, Concord
DeWitt Hodge (incumbent), Pittsburg
Geoffrey Logan, Walnut Creek
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The Committee interviewed the following candidates in a group format and, at the conclusion, decided to recommend Emily Barnett to the At Large #3 (formerly DVC) seat to a term ending on March 1, 2019 and DeWitt Hodge for appointment to the At Large #2 seat to a term ending on March 1, 2020:
- Emily Barnett, Pleasant Hill
- Christopher Hansen, Concord
- DeWitt Hodge (incumbent), Pittsburg
- Geoffrey Logan, Walnut Creek
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AYE:
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Chair John Gioia, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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Airports Director Transmittal Memo
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Candidate Application_AAC_Emily Barnett
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Candidate Application_AAC_Christopher Hansen
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Candidate Application_AAC_DeWitt Hodge
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Candidate Application_AAC_Geoffrey Logan
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APPROVE recommendation to re-appoint Nolan Armstrong to the Member of the Bar seat on the Law Library Board of Trustees to a new one-year term expiring December 31, 2017.
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The Committee decided to recommend reappointment on Nolan Armstrong to the Member of the Bar seat on the Law Library to a new one-year term expiring December 31, 2017. |
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Chair John Gioia, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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Letter of Interest_Nolan Armstrong_Law Library
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CONSIDER recommending the reappointment of incumbents Chris Cowen (San Pablo) to the At Large #2 seat and Darryl Young (XXX) to the At Large #3 seat on the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees to new four-year terms ending on January 2, 2021.
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The Committee decided to recommend reappointment of incumbents Chris Cowen to the At Large #2 seat and Darryl Young to the At Large #3 seat on the Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees to new four-year terms ending on January 2, 2021. |
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AYE:
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Chair John Gioia, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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MVCD Press Publication
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Candidate Application_Chris Cowen_MVCD
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Next Steps
The Draft Technical Study had been distributed to the participating cities and the general public for comment. The comment period will close on January 31, 2017. Seven of the participating cities have so far requested presentations of the Draft Technical Study at upcoming City Council meetings in early 2017. Several community groups have also expressed interest in receiving presentations of the Draft Study results.
Following conclusion of the comment period, County staff will work with MRW and Associates to finalize the technical study in February 2017. The final technical study will then be presented to the Board and the City Councils in March and April 2017 for further action, and potentially for direction to implement one of the CCE options considered in the study.
Recommendations
- Accept this report and direct staff to present the Draft Technical Study to the Board of Supervisors and receive comments and direction from the Board at its meeting on January 17, 2017.
- Recommend to the Board of Supervisors that the Board direct DCD staff to request terms of membership in EBCE from the EBCE Board of Directors on behalf of the County.
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Dawn Weisz representing MCE commented that the draft technical study focused primarily on the County's option to form its own CCE program and did not provide sufficient information about the County's other two options. She commented that there was little information in the report about MCE's accomplishments to date and she asked to have that type of information added to the report. She provided information about MCE's governance structure, explaining that the five Contra Costa cities that are in MCE currently represent one-third of the voting share and, should all of the Contra Costa County join MCE, Contra Costa would represent 62% of the voting share.
She explained that it takes time for new CCE programs to build an energy portfolio and credit. She noted that MCE recently entered into renewable energy purchase agreements totaling 600 MW for over $1.4 billion. She clarified that it is MCE's policy to try to procure clean energy from its member jurisdictions. She provided a list of local projects and identified projects that were approved and/or are underway, such as the 10.5 MW Chevron solar project in Contra Costa County and the Richmond Builds project.
Jason Crapo presented the staff report and introduced Mark Fulmer of MRW, who presented the technical study summary. The following individuals commented:
- Alex DiGiorgio, MCE
- Alexandra McGee, MCE
- Albert Lopez, County of Alameda
The Committee asked for clarification of the assumptions behind Slide #4, which is a matrix comparing the three CCE options (form a Contra Costa CCE, join MCE or join EBCE) with the status quo (staying with PG&E). Supervisor Andersen commented that the finding regarding Local Control/Governance was too speculative at this point in light of Ms. Weisz's comments. The Committee asked that more detail be presented prior to presentation of the findings and conclusions.
The Committee asked about the reason for Recommendation #2 and Jason clarified that the EBCE isn't developed fully enough at this point to know what the costs of joining will be or what the governance structure or membership requirements/conditions might be.
The Committee asked what assumptions were used to determine future rates and asked if the study factored in the improving technology for battery storage. Mr. Fulmer explained Slide #8, which illustrates the rate assumptions. He explained that PG&E is locked into costlier long-term energy contracts and will also need to replace the energy gap that will occur when Diablo Canyon nuclear units are retired.
The Committee cautioned staff about making oversimplified conclusions and directed staff to modify the technical study conclusions and presentation to the Board of Supervisors on January 17 and other agencies to be more precise.
The Committee concurred that the Board of Supervisors should direct staff to request, on behalf of the County, the terms of membership in EBCE from the EBCE Board of Directors. Shawn Marshall noted that EBCE will have policy discussions in January and February, and more information about EBCE membership will be available prior to the Contra Costa BOS presentation in March.
Supervisor Gioia commented that going out on our own might not be the best approach if other existing programs meet the County’s needs and requirements. Supervisor Andersen expressed reluctance to create a new bureaucracy.
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AYE:
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Chair John Gioia, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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Attachment A_Draft Community Choice Energy Technical Study
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Attachment B_Draft CCE Implementation Budget
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Attachment C_MCE Membership Requirements_11-8-16
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CCE Powerpoint Presentation
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CONSIDER recommendations of the Animal Services Director to update the current Dog Barking Ordinance to authorize administrative penalties for animal noise violations and to prohibit the harboring of more than four roosters on private property, and DETERMINE action to be taken.
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Due to the excused absence of the Animal Services Director, the Committee relisted this matter with no further action to the next IOC meeting. |
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Attachments: |
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Proposed Rooster and Barking Dog Ordinance Update_TRACKED CHANGES
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Proposed Rooster and Barking Dog Ordinance Update_CLEAN VERSION
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REVIEW the Committee's work for 2016 and identify issues to be referred to the 2017 Internal Operations Committee
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The Committee approved with no modifications the draft staff report to the Board of Supervisors summarizing the activities and accomplishments of the Internal Operations Committee in 2016 and recommending matters for referral to the 2017 Committee. |
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AYE:
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Chair John Gioia, Vice Chair Candace Andersen
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Passed
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Attachments: |
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DRAFT 2016 IOC Year-End Productivity Report
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12.
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Adjourn |
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Chairman Gioia adjourned the meeting at 1:07 p.m. |
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The 2016 Internal Operations Committee has no additional meetings scheduled this year.
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