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PUC approves consent calendar and adopts substitute lease resolution after public comment
Summary
The commission approved the consent calendar including multiple contract awards and adopted a substituted lease resolution (item 10A) that changes rent growth to a fixed 3% annual increase and allows the landlord an earlier termination after five years; the motion carried after public comment urging attention to community impacts.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission approved a broad consent calendar by voice vote on Jan. 12 covering routine contracts, professional services agreements and construction awards. Several items were read into the record and approved collectively; one item (10A) was removed for separate discussion.
Item 10A: lease resolution: Real Estate Director Rosanna Russell explained staff proposed two revisions to the substitute lease resolution for the contracting assistance center premises: change the rental escalator from CPI to a fixed 3 percent annual increase, and permit the landlord to terminate the lease after five years (down from six). After public comment urging sensitivity to community impacts and the contracting center’s role in supporting local businesses, the commission approved the substitute resolution by voice vote.
Other actions on the consent calendar included authorization of memoranda of understanding, professional services agreements (e.g., Lane Family Partnerships and Westervelt Ecological Services), contract contingency increases, and award of multiple construction contracts (detailed in the official minutes).
Outcome: The consent calendar and the substitute lease resolution were adopted at the meeting; staff will proceed with contract execution and necessary administration.
