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LAFCO narrows 2021-22 project slate to three priorities: Clean Power SF, public bank oversight, gig-worker research
Summary
Executive Officer presented a multi-item work plan including urgent utility-debt research, a solar-plus-storage resilience pilot, Clean Power SF oversight, a worker-led cooperative feasibility study (~$300,000 estimate) and public bank support. Commissioners voted to amend the slate and continue item 6 for further scoping and budgeting.
Executive Officer Brian Goebel presented LAFCO—s proposed projects for fiscal year 2021-22 and asked the commission to authorize development of scopes and fundraising where necessary.
Goebel emphasized the urgency of an analysis of utility arrearages and options for debt relief ahead of the state disconnection-moratorium expiration on June 30. He proposed engaging a prequalified consultant to research funding options, coordinate with Clean Power SF and SFPUC, and recommend local measures to reduce the risk of disconnections and protect low-income and high-risk neighborhoods.
Separately, Goebel proposed an SF-focused resilient solar-plus-storage demonstration at a community facility or…
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