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Home My WebLink AboutTC Digest 2016-03-25TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST March 21-25, 2016 TIBURON Correspondence, Notices and other Information 1. Notice - March 18 - PG&E request to increase rates Agenda, Minutes 1. Agenda - March 21- The Ranch 2. Agenda - March 29 - POST REGIONAL, NOTICES AND AGENDA Correspondence, Notices and other Information 1. Notice - March 7 - Countywide Water Service Study/Municipal Service Review (Brochure at front desk) 2. Notice - March 14 - Measure A Funding : Marin County Parks Annual Report (Brochure at front desk) 3. Invitation - April 27 - Romberg Center: Spring Public Forum March 18.2016 DIGEST TO: STATE, CI1'Y AND LOCAL OFFICIALS NOTICE OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY'S REQUEST TO INCREASE YOUR RATES FOR COSTSto f RELATING TO DIABLO CANYON SEISMIC STUDIES (A.16-02-019) Summary On February 29, 2016, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) submitted an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting to increase its electric rates effective January 1, 2017. In this application, PG&E requests approval to recover costs associated with seismic (earthquake) studies performed at Diablo Canyon Power Plant. This application is a review of recorded costs to the Energy Resource Recovery Account (ERRA) from the prior year. In Decision 12-09-008, the CPUC required PG&E to present seismic studies costs in PG&E's annual ERRA compliance review application. Background The Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) seismic studies were conducted in response to both the California Energy Commission's recommendations and Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing requirements. In previous decisions, the CPUC approved PG&E's proposals for enhanced seismic studies to assess the potential vulnerabilities at DCPP should a major seismic event occur Although the costs associated with seismic studies are held in the Diablo Canyon Seismic Studies Balancing Account, they are reviewed by the CPUC in the ERRA compliance proceeding The costs requested in this application represent seismic studies costs that were incurred by PG&E in 2015. PG&E requests to collect $6.84 million in rates from customers who receive electric generation as well as transmission and distribution service from PG&E, known as bundled service customers. Rates for customers who purchase electricity from other suppliers (such as direct access and community choice aggregation) and rates for departing load customers will not be affected by these specific costs. How will PG&E's application affect me? If this application is approved, electric rates will increase by less than one percent for bundled -service customers effective January 1. 2017. Based on the rates in effect on January 1, 2016. a typical bundled -service customer using 500 kWh per month would see an average bill increase of 50.05 (or 0.05 percent), from $97.14 to $97.19. Actual bill impacts will vary depending on your electricity usage. How do I find out more about PG&E's proposals? If you have questions about PG&E's filing, please contact PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. For TDD/TTY (speech -hearing impaired), call 1-800-652-4712. Para mos detalles (lame al 1-800-660-6789 ' tri FSt11 '1-800-893-9555. If you would like a copy of PG&E's filing and exhibits. please write to PG&E at the address below: Pacific Gas and Electric Company 2015 ERRA Compliance Review application (A.16-02-019) P.O. Box 7442 San Francisco, CA 94120 A copy of PG&E's filing and exhibits are also available for review at the CPUCs Central Files Office by appointment only For more information contact aljcentralfilesid@cpuc.ca.gov or 1-415-703-2045. PG&E's application (without exhibits) is available on the CPUC's website at www.cpuc.ca.gov/pao. CPUC process This application will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge (Judge) who will determine how to receive evidence and other related documents necessary for the CPUC to establish a record upon which to base its decision. Evidentiary hearings may be held where parties will present their testimony and may be subject to cross-examination by other parties. These evidentiary hearings are open to the public, but only those parties who have requested and been granted "party status" by the Judge in the case can participate After considering all proposals and evidence presented during the hearings, the assigned Judge will issue a proposed decision which may adopt PG&E's proposal, modify it or deny it. Any of the five CPUC Commissioners may sponsor an alternate decision. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon at a scheduled CPUC Voting Meeting. The Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA) may review this application. ORA is the independent consumer advocate within the CPUC with a legislative mandate to represent investor-owned utility customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. ORA has a multi -disciplinary staff with expertise in economics. finance, accounting and engineering. For more information about ORA, please call 1-415-703-1584, email ora@cpuc.ca.gov or visit ORA's website at www.ora.ca.gov. Stay informed If you would like to follow this proceeding, or any other issue before the CPUC, you may use the CPUC's free subscription service. Sign up at: http:/lsubscribecpuc.cpuc.ca.govl. If you would like to learn how you can participate in the proceeding, if you have informal comments about the application, or questions about the CPUC processes, you may access the CPUC's Public Advisor Office (PAO) webpage at http://consumers.cpuc.ca.gov/pao/. You may also contact the PAO as follows: Email: public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Mail: CPUC Public Advisor's Office 505 Van Ness Avenue. Room 2103 San Francisco. CA 94102 Call: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074 TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-5282 If you are writing or emailing the Public Advisor's Office, please include the proceeding number (2015 ERRA Compliance Review application, A.16- 02-019). All comments will be circulated to the Commissioners, the assigned Judge and appropriate CPUC staff, and will become public record. 1 March 18, 2016 TO: STATE, CITY AND LOCAL OFFICIALS NOTICE OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY'S REQUEST TO INCREASE RATES FOR THE 2015 NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING COST TRIENNIAL PROCEEDING (A.16-03-006) Summary On March 1, 2016, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) submitted an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requesting to increase its electric rates for its 2015 Nuclear Decommissioning Triennial Proceeding (NDCTP). In this application, PG&E requests approval to recover costs associated with funding the nuclear decommissioning trusts for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant and Humboldt Bay Power Plant. This application also addresses the amount PG&E's customers are responsible for paying to decommission the nuclear power plants. If approved, PG&E's request would raise electric rates effective January 1, 2017. What is the NDCTP? The NDCTP provides the CPUC, and other interested parties, an opportunity to review PG&E's updated nuclear decommissioning cost studies for Humboldt Bay Power Plant Unit 3 (HBPP Unit 3) and Diablo Canyon Units 1 & 2 (Diablo Canyon). The nuclear decommissioning cost studies are detailed estimates of costs associated with decommissioning (tearing down) PG&E's nuclear power plants. The NDCTP also provides the opportunity for review of the associated customer contribution analysis, which determines the annual amount customers, as a whole, will contribute to the nuclear decommissioning trust funds. The contributions made by PG&E customers to the HBPP Unit 3 trust fund will support the ongoing decommissioning activities for the HBPP Unit 3. These contributions will also fund the operations and maintenance (O&M) activities associated with the storage of spent fuel at HBPP Unit 3. Customer contributions to the Diablo Canyon trust fund will pay for the eventual safe and responsible decommissioning of Diablo Canyon. The NDCTP also provides review of PG&E's O&M costs associated with maintaining the existing nuclear license at HBPP Unit 3. Additionally, the NDCTP provides the CPUC and interested parties the opportunity to review the costs associated with completed nuclear decommissioning activities at HBPP Unit 3 to ensure that those activities costs are accurate. How will PG&E's application affect me? PG&E is requesting to reduce rates by $34.73 million from $97.654 million to $62.924 million for the HBPP Unit 3 Trust and $5.286 million from $9.779 million to $4.493 million for HBPP Unit 3 Nuclear Regulatory Commission license 0&M costs. Additionally PG&E is requesting to increase rates by $117.324 million from $0 to $117.324 million for the Diablo Canyon Trusts. This will result in an overall increase for PG&E customers. For 2017, the forecasted electric revenue requirement increase is $77.308 million from $107.433 million (2016 authorized) to $184.741 million (2017 proposed). If approved, PG&E's request would raise electric rates effective January 1, 2017, for bundled customers who receive electric generation and distribution service from PG&E. For a typical residential customer using 500 kWh per month the rate would increase from $97.14 to $97.65, or Tess than one percent. How will PG&E's application affect non -bundled customers? Direct Access (DA) and Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) customers purchase electricity from another provider and receive electric transmission and distribution service from PG&E. The net impact of PG&E's application on DA and CCA customers is $15.66 million, or an average increase of 1.42 percent. Departing Load (DL) customers do not receive electric generation, transmission or distribution services from PG&E. However, they are required to pay certain charges as required by law or CPUC decision. The net impact on DL customers 3.16 CCC - 0316 -5405 is $2.95 million, or an average increase of 9.25 percent. How do I find out more about PG&E's proposals? If you have questions about PG&E's filing, please contact PG&E at 1-800-743-5000. For TDD/TTY (speech -hearing impaired), call 1-800-652-4712. Para mas detalles (lame al 1-800-660-6789 ' A 1-800-893-9555. If you would like a copy of PG&E's filing and exhibits, please write to PG&E at the address below: Pacific Gas and Electric Company 2015 NDCTP application (16-03-006) P.O. Box 7442 San Francisco, CA 94120 A copy of PG&E's filing and exhibits are also available for review at the CPUC's Central Files Office by appointment only. For more information contact aljcentralfilesid@cpuc.ca.gov or 1-415-703-2045. PG&E's application (without exhibits) is available on the CPUC's website at www.cpuc.ca.govlpao. 1 CPUC process This application will be assigned to an Administrative Law Judge (Judge) who will determine how to receive evidence and other related documents necessary for the CPUC to establish a record upon which to base its decision. Evidentiary hearings may be held where parties will present their testimony and may be subject to cross-examination by other parties. These evidentiary hearings are open to the public, but only those who are formal parties in the case can participate. After considering all proposals and evidence presented during the hearings, the assigned Judge will issue a proposed decision which may adopt PG&E's proposal, modify it or deny it. Any of the five CPUC Commissioners may sponsor an alternate decision. The proposed decision, and any alternate decisions, will be discussed and voted upon at a scheduled CPUC Voting Meeting. The Office of Ratepayer Advocates (ORA) may review this application. ORA is the independent consumer advocate within the CPUC with a legislative mandate to represent investor-owned utility customers to obtain the lowest possible rate for service consistent with reliable and safe service levels. ORA has a multi-disciplinary staff with expertise in economics, finance, accounting and engineering. For more information about ORA, please call 11415-703-1584, email ora@cpuc.ca.gov or visit ORA's website at www.ora.ca.gov. Stay informed If you would like to follow this proceeding, or any other issue before the CPUC, you may use the CPUC's free subscription service. Sign up at: http:I/subscribecpuc.cpuc.ca.gov/. If you would like to learn how you can participate in the proceeding, if you have informal comments about the application, or questions about the CPUC processes, you may access the CPUC's Public Advisor Office (PAO) webpage at http:Nconsumers.cpuc.ca.gov/pao/. You may also contact the PAO as follows: Email: public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov Mail: CPUC Public Advisor's Office 505 Van Ness Avenue, Room 2103 San Francisco, CA 94102 CaII: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-2074 TTY: 1-866-836-7825 (toll-free) or 1-415-703-5282 If you are writing or emailing the PAO, please include the proceeding number (2015 NDCTP, A.16-03-006). All comments will be circulated to the Commissioners, the assigned Judge and appropriate CPUC staff, and will become public record. 2 11211111 LAO THE RANCH TILE WAY WE LIVE TODAY The Ranch Belvedere Tiburon Joint Recreation Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, March 21, 2016 7:00 p.m. Dairy Knoll, 600 Ned's Way, Tiburon The public is invited to attend. 7:00 Call to Order Committee: Chair: Afsaneh Zolfaghari, Belvedere Vice Chair: Peyton Stein, Belvedere Tiburon: Jim Fraser, Jerry Riessen, Jane Jacobs, Vacant Belvedere: Bob McCaskill, Cathy Frymier RUSD: Howard Block A-� I. Public Comment The public may direct questions or comments related to Belvedere -Tiburon Recreation business to the Committee and Director concerning matters not listed on the agenda. The Committee can take no action unless the matter is placed on a subsequent agenda II. Minutes A. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting held November 16, 2015 Motion Second by Vote III. Finance Reports A. Review of February FY 2015/16Cash Report IV. Discussion Item A. Meet the Staff! Bryan Vitale B. Discuss 2nd Draft of 2016/17 Budget C. Update on Spring Session and Summer Camps D. RUSD Update - Howard Block V. Action Item A. Approval of 2016/17 budget Motion Second by VI. Ad-iourn Vote TOWN OF TIBURON Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Town Hall Council Chambers Tiburon, CA 94920 1 EST Special Meeting Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission March 29, 2016 — 6:00 PM AGENDA PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Winkler, Vice -Chair Allen, Commissioners Feldman, McMullen, Thier ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action or follow-up may be referred to Town Staff or placed on a future Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record. MINUTES • Approval of Minutes — Regular Meeting of January 19, 2016 COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING BUSINESS ITEMS 1. TRESTLE TRAIL PROJECT: Review and Make Recommendations to the Town Council Regarding Proposed Improvements to the Railroad Berm Area of Blackie's Pasture Park, located on the inside (bayward side) of the curve at the Tiburon Boulevard intersection with Trestle Glen Boulevard; Jim Wood, Phil Cassou, Tom O'Neill, David Holscher, and the Tiburon Peninsula Foundation, project sponsors; Assessor Parcels 055-071-01 and 02 2. BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE: Review and Make Recommendations to the Town Council Regarding the Draft Update of the Town of Tiburon Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan ADJOURNMENT Parks Open Space and Trails Commission Agenda Page 1 DICIEST Marin Local Agency Formation Commission Regional Service Planning / Subdivision of the State of California TO: County Chief Administrative Office and City/Town Managers FROM: Rachel Jones, Administrative Analyst <Q SUBJECT: Countywide Water Service Study 1 Municipal Service Review DATE: March 7, 2016 Enclosed is a bounded copy of Marin Local Agency Formation Commission's (LAFCO) final municipal service review on public water services for your respective files. This document represents Marin LAFCO staff's independent assessment of the availability, performance and need of public water services to regional growth management issues in Marin County and was finalized through formal action of the Commission on February 11, 2016. Marin LAFCO encourages all twelve land use authorities to review the document and its findings. Should you have any questions, or would like additional bounded copes, please contact staff at your earliest convenience at 415.446.4409. A copy is also available for download by visiting Marin LAFCO's website at www.marinlafco.orQ. Administrative Office 555 Northgate Drive, Suite 230 San Rafael, California 94903 T. 415.446.4409 F. 05-446.40o marinlafco.org / staff(9marinlafco org Jeffry Blanchfield Chair Carla Condon Vice Chair Judy Arnold, Jack Baker, Damon Connolly, Craig K. Murray, Gary Phillips Regular Members Chris Burdick, Lew Kious, Kate Sears, Herb Weiner Alternate Members Keene Simonds Executive Officer COUNTY OF MARIN MARIN COUNTY PRESERVATION RECREATION OPEN SPACE DISTRICT REGIONAL PARKS & PATHWAYS COMMUNITY PARKS LANDSCAPE SERVICES Pot O'Brien INTERIM DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER Marin County Civic Center 3501 Civic Center Drive Suite 260 San Rafael, CA 94903 415 473 6387 T 415 473 3795 F 415 473 2495 TTY www.marincountyparks.org C&. DIGEST MARIN COUNTY PARKS Preservation • Recreation March 14, 2016 Dear Measure A Funding Recipient: We are pleased to share with you the FY 2014-15 Marin County Parks Annual Report. This report was developed in partnership with the Measure A Community Oversight Committee and presents an overview of Measure A -funded accomplishments and other work performed by Marin County Parks and our partners. The report includes a page dedicated to the City, Town, and Special District Program, the Farmland Preservation Program, and the Breathe/Respira Community Grant Program. This report meets Measure A annual reporting requirements, and a revised report will be produced each year for the life of the tax measure. We encourage you to share it with all that may be interested. Please contact us if you would like additional copies. An electronic version of the report is available at www.marincountyparks.org. For your interest we have also included the first annual report of the Tamalpais Lands Collaborative, a partnership focused on caring for and connecting people to the public lands on and around Mount Tamalpais. We have also included a multi - jurisdiction trail map. You can learn more about this collaboration by visiting onetam.org or by contacting Kevin Wright, Government and External Affairs Coordinator for Marin County Parks, at kwright@marincounty.org. Thank you for contributing to the ongoing success of Measure A programs in FY 14- 15. We look forward to continuing our work with you this coming year. Sincerely, c4 'Pat O'Brien Interim Director Marin County Parks Ric D GE THE BARBARA & RICHARD ROSENBERG INSTITUTE for MARINE BIOLOGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Presents the Romberg Tiburon Center for Environmental Studies Spring Public Forum Adapting to Surprise in Our Coastal Ocean: Lessons from Ecology, Archaeology and Indigenous Knowledge Anne Salomon, Ph.D. Simon Fraser University WEDNESDAY 1 April 27, 2016 6:30 p.m. RECEPTION 1 7 p.m. PRESENTATION Romberg Tiburon Cen ter I Bari Conference Center 1315 . Paradise Drives Tiburon Please RSVP by April 13 to erin7o@s f su.ec(u or 415.338.3757