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SFPUC approves minutes, consent calendar, communications leases and moves into closed session; settlement announced
Summary
The Commission approved prior meeting minutes, a consent calendar (Items 8A–8E), authorized three communications site agreements (Item 9) covering sites in Alameda, Contra Costa and Stanislaus counties, and voted to assert attorney‑client privilege for closed session; on return from closed session the Commission announced a settlement on Item 13 and later voted not to disclose closed‑session discussions.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission handled routine and contractual business before adjourning to closed session.
Early in the meeting the Commission moved to approve the minutes of 06/24/2014; a motion and second were called and the minutes were approved by voice vote. The consent calendar (Items 8A–8E) was presented, no items were pulled for separate discussion, and the consent calendar was approved by voice vote.
On Item 9 the Commission considered and approved three communications agreements (for sites including Mount Allison in Alameda County, Livermore Hills in Contra Costa County and a Modesto site in Stanislaus County) to support a 20‑site communications network tied to the San Joaquin Valley Communication System Upgrade Project. The agreements were described as five‑year terms with renewal options to reach a total term not to exceed 25 years and a total annual rent cited in the agenda materials of $78,500. The Commission moved, seconded and approved the contracts by voice vote.
The Commission then read closed‑session agenda items including existing claims, property negotiations and litigation matters. The body moved to assert attorney–client privilege for the closed session and entered closed session. When the Commission returned to the public record it announced that a settlement had been reached on Item 13 (Wendy and Johnny Singh v. City and County of San Francisco). Later, on Item 21, the Commission voted not to disclose the closed‑session discussions.
All formal votes recorded in the public transcript were taken by voice vote; roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the provided transcript.
