TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: County Counsel Choose an item.
MEETING DATE: September 10, 2019
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Katharine Elliott
PHONE:
234-6885
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
PHONE:
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 mins.
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Direction to County Counsel to File Comments in Phase Two of the California Public Utilities Commission Investigation Regarding De-energization Protocols
RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Direct County Counsel to file comments in phase two of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) investigation regarding de-energization protocols.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
One August 20, 2019, the Board of Supervisors issued a directive for County Counsel to investigate how the Board can participate in Phase Two of the CPUC legislation.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Mendocino County has actively participated in the CPUC administrative proceedings relating to PG&E including their plan of de-energization (now known as their Public Safety Power Shutoff "PSPS".) Comments are to be submitted by September 17, 2019 in order to be considered by the Commission. County Counsel is looking for direction from the Board of Supervisors regarding comments to be made. A fact sheet has been provided by our counsel in the matter, Megan Somogyi.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not provide any direction.
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
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CEO LIAISON: Executive Office
CEO REVIEW: Yes
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Executed By: Lindsey Dunham, Deputy Clerk I
Final Status:DIRECTION G...
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