Utilities Rate Advisory Commission Meeting - December 13, 2017

The Utilities Rate Advisory Commission (URAC) met on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, from 5:31 p.m. to 6:18 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber. Four of six commissioners were present (Brian Biering, April Javist, Andrew Day, Timothy Horner); two were absent (Keith Ellis, P. Anthony Thomas). The commission approved the September 27, 2017 minutes, approved the 2018 meeting calendar, and received a quarterly accountability plan update from the Department of Utilities.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes (September 27, 2017): Passed unanimously (4-0) to approve the draft minutes.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Katie Webster, representing Grid Alternatives, spoke about her organization's work assisting with solar installations for low-income residences. The comment was informational and did not relate to any agendized item.

Discussion Items

• URAC 2018 Meeting Calendar: Staff presented the proposed 2018 meeting calendar. A motion to approve passed unanimously (4-0).
• Department of Utilities Quarterly Accountability Plan Update: Bill Busath, Department of Utilities Director, presented an oral report covering community engagement, FY2017-2020 capital improvement program (CIP) financing, the Sacramento Utility Rate Assistance (SURA) program, and sustainability/water use efficiency. The commission received and filed the update.

Key Outcomes

• Approved minutes of September 27, 2017.
• Approved the URAC 2018 meeting calendar.
• Received and filed the Department of Utilities 3rd quarter accountability plan update.
• All votes were unanimous (4-0) with two commissioners absent.