REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Note and File the Silicon Valley Power Bi-Annual Update
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Deliver and Enhance High Quality Efficient Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clara’s Electric Department, Silicon Valley Power (SVP), is a recognized industry leader with a strong history and reputation of providing excellent customer service. The electric industry is rapidly changing and undergoing a fundamental transformation, shifting from a centralized resource grid toward an increasingly decentralized electrical grid with distributed renewable energy resources (e.g. wind, solar, hydrogen, and biogas), shifting variability in supply, and greater customer choice.
DISCUSSION
This report presented to the City Council provides an update on SVP and includes the following items:
• Growth Plan Update and System Limitations
• Update on System Expansion Projects
• Update on the Outage Management System
• SVP Martin Ave office space relocation and expansion
• Six month look-ahead including proposed rate increase
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
There is no discretionary action being considered under this Report to Council; therefore, there is no “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and no further environmental review is required pursuant to section 15060(c) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this update. Implementation of certain elements will require funding which will be requested through the normal budget process.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department and the City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Note and file the Silicon Valley Power Bi-Annual Update.
Staff
Reviewed by: Manuel Pineda, Chief Electric Utility Officer
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager