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PUC approves multiple contracts, grants and program amendments; closed‑session settlements disclosed
Summary
The commission approved a series of consent items and specific actions: an MOU for the Harding Fleming recycled water project, acceptance of a $660,000 FEMA hazard mitigation grant, the Sanford Heights Reservoir seismic retrofit contract, geotechnical amendment for WESIP and funding increase for the Water Savers program; three small settlements were also approved after closed session.
At its meeting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission approved several consent and action items spanning contracts, grants and program amendments.
Highlights of actions approved by voice vote:
- Memorandum of Understanding: The commission authorized the general manager to execute an MOU with the North San Mateo County Sanitation District for the Harding Fleming Golf Course recycled water project (agenda Item 11).
- FEMA grant funds: The commission authorized acceptance and expenditure of $660,000 from the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (agenda Item 12).
- Sanford Heights Reservoir: The commission approved award of the seismic retrofit and improvement contract (WD‑2500 / WD‑two Thousand 500) for the Sanford Heights Reservoir after staff confirmed the selected contractor’s prior performance (agenda Item 14).
- WESIP geotechnical amendment (CS804): The commission approved Amendment No. 1 to the geotechnical services agreement to add fault‑location work and move certain tasks from the engineering bureau to the contracted firm; staff said there is no schedule extension tied to the amendment (agenda Item 15).
- Water Savers program amendment (CSA14): The commission approved additional funding and timing adjustments to expand conservation audits and assessments, with emphasis on city departments and permanent water‑saving measures (agenda Item 16).
Votes and closed session: All motions noted in the transcript were moved, seconded and adopted by voice vote; the commission entered closed session, returned to open session at 3:15 p.m., reported no actions on items 21–24 and disclosed approval of items 25–27 (three quick settlements).
What happens next: staff will implement the accepted grants, finalize the MOU and proceed with contract administration and WESIP geotechnical work. Commissioners requested follow‑up lists of contractors and quarterly reports where appropriate.
Sources: Meeting motions and roll calls recorded in the PUC transcript.
