REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Silicon Valley Power Bi-Annual Update
Report
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. SVP staff have been presenting quarterly or bi-annual reports to the City Council for the last few years. The purpose of the report is to update the City Council and community on recent activities and accomplishments and to prepare for upcoming decisions.
DISCUSSION
The presentation to the City Council provides an update on SVP and includes the following items:
• Background and Growth Plan Update and System Limitations
• Update on System Expansion Projects
• Update on Technology Projects
• Customer programs
• Six months look-ahead
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 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: Nico Procos, Director of Silicon Valley Power
Approved by: Jovan D. Grogan, City Manager