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Updated 2026-03-04T22:06:08.502+00:00
1) Overview: In the last 90 days, local political focus on utilities has intensified, particularly following major blackouts in San Francisco. Lawmakers are actively exploring options to reduce reliance on Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), signaling a push for alternative energy management or providers. Multiple committee and board meetings have addressed related infrastructure, water management, and policy oversight, reflecting a broad approach to utility challenges in the region. 2) Concrete updates: - On February 24, 2026, San Francisco lawmakers increased efforts to break ties with PG&E after significant blackouts disrupted service. - Numerous meetings of the Board of Directors and various committees (Recycled Water, Capital Improvement, Water Supply and Demand Management, Board Audit, SCW Independent Monitoring, Board Policy and Monitoring) were held between January 28 and March 9, 2026, focusing on utility-related issues. - The Recycled Water Committee met on February 24, indicating attention to sustainable water resource management as part of utility planning. - The Capital Improvement Program Committee and Water Supply and Demand Management Committee met on February 22, suggesting ongoing infrastructure and resource planning efforts. - Despite multiple meetings, no specific agenda items linked directly to utilities were publicly noted, indicating discussions may be in preliminary or internal stages. 3) What to watch next: - Outcomes from the March 9, 2026, Board of Directors meeting may provide further clarity on strategic decisions regarding PG&E and alternative utility options. - Any forthcoming agenda items explicitly addressing utility restructuring or new energy partnerships. - Updates on infrastructure investments or policy changes emerging from the various committees focused on water and capital improvements. - Public communications or legislative proposals from San Francisco lawmakers concerning utility management reforms.

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3/10/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors
Page 1 of 18 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Otto Lee, District 3, President James R. Williams Sylvia Arenas, District 1, Vice President County Executive Betty Dương , District 2 Susan Ellenberg, District 4 Tony LoPresti Margaret …
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July-December 2019 Open Government Report. (City Manager)
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2.12: Modify City Sunshine Resolution and Procedures for Agenda Items Submitted After Rules Committee.
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2.8: Amendment to the Agreement with AST LLC for a Service Request Management/Customer Relationship Management Software Solution.
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3.3: Update on Digital Access and Inclusion for Schools during COVID-19.
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(a) City Manager’s COVID-19 Update (Verbal Report) (b) City Manager’s Report on Other City Matters (Verbal Report) TO BE HEARD BEFORE CONSENT
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2.10: 2020 Local Streets Remove and Replace Asphalt Concrete Pavement Project.
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The Public Record for January 16, 2020 - January 23, 2020. (City Clerk)
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Closed Session Agenda
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3.3: Amendment to the Contract with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and Amendment to Title 3 of the San José Municipal Code Amending the Defined Contribution Plan for Unit 99 Classifications to Exclude Certain Classifications in the Office of Retirement Services from Membership.
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8.1: Amendment to the Planning Commission Composition Ordinance.
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(a) City Manager’s COVID-19 Update (Verbal Report) (b) City Manager’s Report on Other City Matters (Verbal Report) TO BE HEARD BEFORE CONSENT
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Approval of Council Committee Minutes.
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3.8: Ratification of Both May 31, 2020 Proclamation of Local Emergency Resulting from Civil Unrest and May 31, 2020 Emergency Order Imposing a Curfew.
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2.12: Boards and Commissions Appointments.
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Closed Session Agenda
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3.5: Council Policy Priority #16: Wage Theft Prevention Policy.
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Final Adoption of Ordinances.
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2.: Hammer Theatre Center Operations and Maintenance Agreement
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1.: Verbal Report on Economic Development Activities
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2.: City Council Priority #13 Cannabis Equity Applicant Program
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1.: City Council Policy Priority #11: Review of Cannabis Land Use and Regulatory Provisions
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4.: Status Report on Urban Village Zoning Districts and a Revised Amenities Framework
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3.: Cancellation of City Council Committee, Board, and Commission Meetings, with a few Exception, Updates to the January - June 2020 City Council Committee Workplans, and Housing and Community Development Commission Requirement Waiver. (City Manager)
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Review April 7, 2020 Draft Agenda a. Add New Items to Draft Agenda b. Assign "Time Certain" to Agenda Items (if needed) c. Review of Notice of Waiver Requirements for Agenda Items or Documents (if needed)
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Review March 31, 2020 Final Agenda - Cancelled
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The Public Record for March 13, 2020 - March 19, 2020. (City Clerk)
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Review December 3, 2019 Final Agenda
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