Sec. [roll call] thank you very much. Can we please have the next item. [reading items] is there a motion to approve the minutes of june 11 . Moved to approve. Is there any Public Comment on the minutes of june 11 . All of those in favor . Opposed . Motion carries. Next item please. [reading items] i do have some speaker cards here. Good afternoon. Thank you. Can we move the overhead please . Thank you advice chair vietor and commissioners. I am executive director, welcome commissioner maxwell and commissioner paulson who is not here. Its an honor for you to be appointed commission and an important responsibility as you well know. The folks that sit on the commission and work for the sfpuc do important public work we should all expect respect even if we disagree with some of the things they want to do. Thank you. A few months ago, i came before this commission and talked about the history of the damning in Yosemite National park. To expand recreational opportunities once the dam went into place and how the access and recreation has not really been realized as was promised. We have done Additional Research on what is in the freeman report, the House Committee report, the redirect itself in several decades of negotiations that took place after. We have come to the conclusion that the best way to provide the access and recreational opportunities that were promised 100 years ago by your predecessors are to provide environmentally appropriate boat access to hetch hetchy reservoir. We have written a letter to the secretary inferior, and the mayor of San Francisco with copies, of course, to the commission. That is what is on the screen here, a moment ago. I will be asking to meet with staff, and also with any commissioners that might be interested in discussing this opportunity. You very much. Thank you. Next i have a speaker card. Good afternoon. Good afternoon commissioners. Last time i was here, we were having a discussion about the first people. In all of our deliberations, when we are talking about the hetch hetchy reservoir, if you really have some decency, well mannered [inaudible], you need to respect the elders. If you dont respect the elders, then you will fall flat on your face as you already are. So, much before the National Park service, which was formed in 1916, and the Water Department playing a role with hetch hetchy, were the first people carbon dated to 15,000 years. Somehow, they are left out of the equation. Now, in the year 2019, we can monitor the amount of water which belongs to all of californias, believe me. People have to read the legislations, and the laws that are in our books regarding water. It belongs to each and every californian. So, why is it in 2019 they are using pristine water from the hetch hetchy to flush our toilet . Why is it that we are not paying attention to the state mandate that say you have to do inventory of the housing and see if you really have the ability to provide the water . You just ignore it. The last time i was here there was some deliberation, you know, were going to do something and send it to the Planning Department. No, no, no. We cannot go on building skyscrapers indefinitely. We cannot. If you Pay Attention to what is happening all over the world, cape town and in other places there is no water. We are going to run out of water. So, as commissioners you have to think outside of the box. You have to have Empirical Data ready to provide to the Planning Department. From time to time, hundreds of millions of gallons of water in the forest area. You all know about it, but dont talk about it. Thank you very much. Thank you. I have another speaker card peter. Good afternoon. Good afternoon. At your last meeting i requested sfpuc have a joint meeting with the Planning Commission to discuss water supply issues and im making that request again. Since you have been approving these new water supplies, 2 projects have come to the Planning Commission both are teared off the central plans program eir. The Planning Commission document states, since the final eir was finalized there have been no substantial changes and no substantial changes to circumstances that would require major revisions to the final eir. Due to the involvement of their significant by environmental effects or increase in the severity of previously identified significant impacts. There is no new information of substantial importance that would change the conclusion set forth in the final eir. The central summit plan state development under the plan, and proposed Network Changes would not require or result in the construction of substantial new Water Treatment facilities on the city would have fish on water supply available from existing entitlements. The central summit plant pir relied on information from sfpucs urban Water Management plan, availability study in 2015 urban Water Management plan. What the sfpuc reported in the water supply assessment is the state Water Resources control board on december 12, 2018, adopted amendment to the Water Quality control estimates. If the bay delta plan amendment were to be implemented it would result in water supply shortages during single dry and multiple dry years, greater than those rejected in 2015 urban Water Management plan. There is obviously a real disconnect between information here and what the Planning Commissions hearing. In your water supply conditions update today you will see water available to San Francisco this year, so far, theres still a lot of snow pack is 1361,000 acrefeet. To put that in perspective, the demand predrought in 2013 was 2050,000. This year alone, San Francisco has had more than five years worth of water and it could be substantially more. Again we appeal to you to take another look at the design drought. Its necessary, its causing problems with the Planning Department and obviously the bay delta plan which is desperately needed for the toile ami river. Thank you very much. Thank you. I think at the last meeting i guess it was when this came up, we recognize that it was important that we did talk to the Planning Commission about the water supply situation in light of what is happening at the state board. We did have the manager schedule meeting with the planning director and hopefully go before the commission to educate the commissioners so that there is not a disconnect that you referenced. I think it is very important as plans are moving to the planning process, as developed and move forward, they are aware of the situation here at the puc for our water limitations. General manager, have you made any progress on scheduling those meetings . We have reached out, but have not been able to because he and i have been on holiday. Great. If you could please continue to do that and make sure that somehow the commission becomes aware of the challenges we are facing with our water supply. We would really appreciate that. I would like to be more civic and say, you know, maybe before the summer, or the end of july, or august, i want to be a bit more specific. I thought we were going to have that as a discussion . I did not know that we already decided on that. In the discussion i think we talked about what we would like to hear, what we would like to discuss and talk about, or hear about what his plans were to discuss. My understanding is not like weve never had a conversation they are very familiar with our situation because we have been working with staff to characterize our wsas that we actually sent to them. They are very knowledgeable about the situation my understanding is to just really make sure they understand what the issues are, how we plan to address our situation as it relates to looking for rigorously at different water supplies, so that we can hopefully fill in the demand over time and then also give an update on where we are as it relates to the talks at the state. That is my understanding, is what we were, you know, going to update on. Are you talking about the commission or the staff . We talked about talking to the director, and then, seeing if it would be valuable if we come before their commission to discuss, or give a presentation on it. I think it is important to go before the commission. I think it is the director i mean, the public and go and excuse me. The public and go in front of the commission any time. I am sure we can. I think its important for us to make it different than it has been all of the other time. Our situation has changed. I think it is important that we ask formulae. If we need to ask, we ask formulae, we dont ask, we say that we would like to go in front of the commission and talk to them about recent things that have happened in the state, regarding water. Because there has been a change. I think it is important we take a formal stance to talk to them about this. That means something has changed and it is different. So, could you please request the other planning director, that your commission would like you to present to the Planning Commission the situation, and as you outlined it sounds right on. What the issues are . How we will be addressing the situation with the puc and sed update as it relates to these issues coming before them . I will make the request. It also might be helpful, i would ask for a policy to come back to the commission that would reflect the analysis that was in the water supply assessed assessments. Specifically around the maximum level of curtailment that would be expected for residential property. I think, if we have that before us, and act on it that will make a more powerful statement to the Planning Commission when we get there. I would encourage that to come back to us as soon as possible. Do you want us to go to the commission before we have a policy, or after the policy . I would like to see us adopt a policy before we are formally in front of the Planning Commission. I think that strengthens it clarifies our position. Basically we acted on longstanding knowledge and understanding, it was not reflected in the policy. I think we do reflect that in policy, i was just handed a copy of my request. I would just ask that, you know, if we could get that at the next meeting, it sounds like is moving at a deliberate enough pace that we should be able to get in front of it. Just to respond to commissioner maxwell, i believe it should be agenda eyes, if it is not, they cannot comment on it. The Planning Commission, if it is not agenda eyes, i have to work with them and make sure. That is what i thought we were going to do, put it on our agenda so we can have a discussion. I like the policy. We are not leaving july 9. The next meeting is when to be july 23. So, i just wanted to know, we really need to not continue. I just want to make sure i understand your request, right . I would suggest a discussion for the next meeting. Can we request that the july 23 meeting that we have a draft of the policy and we discussed this and any other thoughts that the commissioners have . Thank you. That was the general Public Comment. Any other comment . Hearing none. Next item he please. [reading items] any comments on communications . Any Public Comment on communication . Hearing none. Next item please. First item. [reading items] ralph was first hired in 1986 as associate electrical engineer for hetch hetchy water and power. He worked 12 years and in 1998 he took a four year hiatus to teach english in china, which, you know, it was 90 reduction in pay but it was 100 satisfactory, right . Then he returned back to the puc in 2002. He was a scheduler for the project and is mcgrew. And then he returned to the power enterprise as a utilities specialist where he would was integral in customer load forecasting of our power and making sure the agency was compliant in its reporting. Throughout his time, at the puc, ralph has been a champion of wellness amongst colleagues. I would watch people walk up and down the stairs led by ralph. And also promoting Healthy Eating programs, as well. A lot of people lost a lot of weight in the power enterprise. [laughter] i want to thank you ralph. I dont know what they are going to do when you actually leave. One of the things i heard that he actually put a scale in the power enterprise. [laughter] a lotta people were fearful of the scales he had in there. He also really help to participate in holiday parties, and really made the backbone of the power enterprise. Everyone when i came i give you your service pin everyone had gone to things to say about you. We are going to miss you. His next adventure is to return to china, with his wife, to teach english again. We just want to thank you for your years of service, and we wish you the best of luck. Thank you very much. [applause] may i say a few words . Thank you for the privilege of serving our beloved city all that these years. I am especially proud with serving with the department Whose Mission is this delivering clean and safe water and power to the bay area. My charge to you is to continue stewarding this wonderful godgiven system for generations to come. I want to acknowledge the support of our team, both here and upcountry. Without them, i would not be able to do what i did. I am especially grateful for friends who actually saved my life when i had my fainting incident about three years ago. They are all here, and i want to thank you. [applause] thank you. Congratulations. If you wouldnt mind, we would like to take a photo and give you a certificate of honor. Mdm. Sec. Next item please. [reading items] so, josh, actually when i heard you were retiring i looked at that and i was like he is retiring . He looks like a little baby, look at him. Little baby face up here. Josh is a cornerstone of what we do at the puc as a relates to upcountry. We look at him as a historian. We have many questions, or any concerns, everyone goes to josh, he has really been a thought partner, and its just amazing that everyone reaches out to you, and really embraces how we can get things done in the water enterprise. You helped us negotiate, and renegotiate the host cell water agreements as we have worked collaboratively to work on that, most recently. You really helped with the Water System Improvement Program which is something, when i first came on board, you know, we dealt a lot with you, or i have, at that time, i really was amazed with your indepth knowledge. One of the things that josh now does is that he has a two hour presentation that he actually put together to really talk about the history. He has collected a lot of old photos of the history of upcountry and our hetch hetchy system. He is just really an outstanding asset. We are going to be so sad to see you leave. Now, i heard, i was unable to attend your celebration of your retirement with the city attorney. I heard a lot of distinguished folks came and gave you some accolades rated board of supervisor peskin, which is Pretty Amazing [laughter] and, just to show that everyone respects you, and we are really going to miss you. I think we are probably still going to tap into that mind of yours as you retire, there is something that we call [inaudible] where we will probably ask you to come back to help us on some specific issues. I just want to personally tell you thank you for all of the effort that you have done, although you have worked in the City Attorneys Office, we feel you are part of the puc family. I had the opportunity to grace you with the opportunity to stay up at the chalet so you could experience it firsthand. You really deserve it. Thank you very much. [applause] i would also like to personally extend thank you, appreciation and congratulations on your retirement. Its been so good to work with you these many years. You have done such a Great Service to this commission and to the city. It is hard to believe its been 34 years that you have been here. We wish you the best in your next 34 years of retirement. Before we hear from you, i do have a Public Comment card from nicole. So i thought we would take comments from her first and then hear from you. Thank you very much. I cannot pass up an opportunity to thank you. I did not eat at your Retirement Party. We have been working together for almost 20 years, yeah. I have to say, the respect i have for you is amazing. Thinking about the work, talking about the contract negotiations. One would think we would be on opposite sides of the table. We certainly sat on opposite sides of the table. I think with your leadership and some other leadership we have been able to respect our constituents. Who we represent, and really force something that works for both of them in a better way than we would be. For that i cannot thank you enough. And, i am glad you are coming back. Tran21 last person before we hear from you, our attorney. It is hard to think of the puc without you. Speaking of someone who has been here and gone a couple of times, you are one of the constant. You been studying your guidance, and dedicated to the mission of the Public Utilities commission. At the Retirement Party made some comments about one of the things you liked about working in the City Attorneys Office is that it was a group of intelligent people who were dedicated to the idea of figuring out how you can legally do the right thing. Which i thought was an interesting definition of the city attorneys role and one that i think you certainly exemplified. I appreciate your ser