Services of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission General Manager’s
Office
FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26 Proposed
Budget
1 How is the GM’s Office Addressing Budget
Priorities to Create a Utility of the Future?
2 Affordability
Adopted affordability policy
for Water and Wastewater
Efficient capital planning
Meeting regulatory obligations
Financial sustainability
Workforce: Reducing
vacancies, increasing retention
Accountability and Equity
Responsible management of
our system, maintenance
Investing
Where it
matters
Environmental stewardship
Resilience and climate change
Contributing to economic
vitality: capital investment and
job creation
Replacing aging infrastructure
Meeting new customer
demands
General Manager officeBudget Overview
3 • The GM’s approx. $18M
budget is largely driven by
labor costs
• Non-labor costs are related to
services provided by
other city departments such
as City Attorney
$16.9M $17.9M $18.5M
General Manager Position Changes
Position Type
Budget "Operating" "Project" Change %
FY 2023-24 Adopted 36
New Requests 4 4 -
Project to Operating Conversions - 2 (2)
FY 2024-25 Request 40 6 (2) 11%
FY 2025-26 Request 40 - - 0%
4 • 6 new positions, 2 of which are converting from capital project funding (off budget) to Operating funded
General Manager Growth Drivers
5 ($ Millions) Total Budget Change $ Change %
FY 2023-24 Adopted 16.9
Labor & Benefits Base COLA Adjustment 0.2
Record Manager, Innovations Manager and
Racial Equity staff 0.8
Security Staff Support 0.5
Offsetting increase in Salary Savings (0.5)
FY 2024-25 Request 17.9 1.0 6%
Labor & Benefits Base COLA Adjustment 0.8
Offsetting increase in Salary Savings (0.2)
FY 2025-26 Request 18.5 0.6 3%
GM, Real Estate, Emergency Planning & Security:
New proposals summary
6 $million FY 24-25 FY 25-26
Labor 1.3 1.3
Non Labor - -
Attrition rightsize (0.5) (0.5)
Total 0.8 0.8
• 4 new positions for Racial Equity,
Innovation and Records
Management
• 2 new operating positions
converting from project funded/off
budget (O) to Operating(A) in
Security
• 2 substitutions to align with filled
class and/or duties performed
SFPUC Commission
Deputy General Manager
Ronald Flynn
Racial Equity
Analyst
Ashlye Wright
Mgr. Executive Affairs
& Initiatives
Colleen Dietterle
PROPOSED 1825
Records Manager
Building Manager
Maria Mabutas
CDEIO
Christian Bijoux
Development Utility
Infrastructure Mgr
Molly Petrick
0941 – Vacant -
Holding to fill
FY24-25
Executive Secretary
Maria Ang-Asuncion
Jr. Mgmt Ass’t
David Dinh
Engineer
Brandy Batelaan
Development Manager
Vacant - Request to Fill
0932 – Vacant Holding
to fill FY24-25
Maintenance Super.
Chris Anderson
Racial Equity
Analyst
Michael Giorgis
Racial Equity Analyst
Vacant Req. to Fill
Commission
Secretary
Donna Hood
Executive
Ass’t to DGM
Valerie Aguas
Sp. Ass’t to GM
Brittany Feitelberg
Executive Ass’t to GM
Teresa Roiz
PROPOSED
1824
Data Analyst
PROPOSED 1842
Management Ass’t
PROPOSED 0933
Innovations
Program Director
Sr. Stationary
Engineer Thet Soe
Stationary Engineer
Vicente Maia
Stationary
Engineer
Chris Puckett
Laborer
Juan De La O
Laborer
Luis Lacayo
Emergency Planning
Director
Josh Gale
Director of Security
Jeff Harp
Planner
Stephanie Murti
Business Analyst
Marcus Coleman
EPS Analyst
Amanda Higgins
EPS Analyst
Oscar Miron
Adm. Analyst
Kelsey Lem
Vacant 1823
Request to Fill
Real Estate Director
Rosanna Russell
Ass’t R.E.
Director Vac. –
Req. to Fill
Right of Way Mgr
Dina Brasil
Principal Adm. Analyst
Vacant – Req. to Fill
Sr. Adm. Analyst
Teresa Sandoval
Mgmt Ass’t
Vacant – Req. to Fill
Public Service Aide
Dorothy Chen
Adm. Analyst
Tonette Wong
Sr. Adm. Analyst
Marisol Wauters
Principal Adm.
Analyst
Jonathan
MendozaPrincipal Adm.
Analyst
Christopher
Wong
Adm. Analyst
Rachel Penwell-
Williams
Sr. Adm. Analyst
Heather Rodgers
Human Resource Svcs
Wendy Macy
(Listed on separate slides)
General Manager
Dennis Herrera
GM, Real Estate, Emergency Planning & Security:
New Proposals Details
8 GM/EPS/RES
# $ Explanation
New 1054 1 305,132 (EPS) Rightsize budget from Offbudget to Operating Budget (position currently filled)
New 5291 1 220,227 (EPS) Rightsize budget from Offbudget to Operating Budget (position currently filled)
New 0933 1 253,475 (GM) Innovations Program Director
New 1825 1 222,603 (GM) Records Retention Manager
New 1824 1 188,689 Data Analyst (Racial Equity)
New 1842 1 128,718 Assistant (Racial Equity)
Substitutions 2 61,120 (EPS & RE) To align with filled class and/or duties performed Total 1,379,964
Q & A
9 General Manager Appendix
Operating
A. Operating Budget by Category & Position Summary
B. Position Change Summary
C. Ne
w Proposals
General Manager Appendix
A. Operating Budget by Category & Position Summary
Category
FY 2023-24
Adopted
FY 2024-25
Request
FY 2024-25
versus
FY 2023-24
FY 2025-26
Request
FY 2025-26
versus
FY 2024-25
Labor 4,752,643 5,367,158 12.9% 5,706,510 6.3%
Mandatory Fringe Benefits 7,174,873 7,478,685 4.2% 7,906,888 5.7% Non-Personnel Services 1,180,447 1,208,735 2.4% 1,177,935 -2.5% Materials & Supplies 106,758 118,400 10.9% 118,400 0.0% Capital Outlay 0 36,000 100.0% 39,600 10.0%
Services of Other Departments 3,693,177 3,736,440 1.2% 3,543,652 -5.2% Grand Total 16,907,898 17,945,418 6.1% 18,492,985 3.1%
Category
FY 2023-24
Adopted
FY 2024-25
Request
FY 2024-25
versus
FY 2023-24
FY 2025-26
Request
FY 2025-26
versus
FY 2024-25
Full-Time 36.00 40.00 4.00 42.00 2.00 Off-Budget (7.00) (6.00) 1.00 (6.00) -
Total Positions 29.00 34.00 5.00 36.00 2.00 Attrition (5.37) (7.95) (2.58) (9.29) (1.34) Grand Total 23.63 26.05 2.42 26.71 0.66
GENERAL MANAGER
OPERATING BUDGET BY CATEGORY
POSITION SUMMARY
Appendix A
A1
General Manager Appendix
B. Position Change Summary
Appendix B
General Manager FY 2024‐25 Position Changes
Indicator Position Position Title
General
Manager Security Real Estate Grand Total
AN 0933 Manager V1 1
1824 Principal Administrative Analyst 1 1
1825 Principal Administrative Analyst II 1 1
1842 Management Assistant 1 1
AR 1054 IS Business Analyst‐Principal 1 1
AS 1054 IS Business Analyst‐Principal 1 1
5291 Planner III 1 1
OS 1054 IS Business Analyst‐Principal ‐1 ‐1
5291 Planner III ‐1 ‐1
AT 1822 Administrative Analyst ‐1 ‐1
1823 Senior Administrative Analyst 1 1
Grand Total 4 1 0 5
AN Operating New Position
AR Operating Position Reassignment
AS Operating Position Substitution
OS Off ‐budget Position Substitution
AT Position substitution used to identify an existing TX'd position(Operating budget) General Manager FY 2025‐26 Position Changes
Indicator Position Position Title Security Grand Total AS 1822 Administrative Analyst ‐1 ‐1
1823 Senior Administrative Analyst 1 1
Grand Total 0 0
AS Operating Position Substitution
B1
General Manager Appendix
C. Ne
w Proposals
Appendix C
General Manager Office New Proposals
Division Proposal Operating Off-Budget Request
General Manager 24 SFPUC Records Manager & Innovations Program Director 2 - 476, 079 111 Office of the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer 2 - 317, 407 GM Security 23 Emergency Planning and Security Investments 2 (2 ) 525, 359 Grand Total 6 (2) 1, 318,844
FY 2024-25
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Budget Request Summary by Proposal
Fiscal Year: 2024-25
Organization: PUB0101 - PUB0101 General Manager (232127) Proposal: 24 - SFPUC Records Manager & Innovations Program Director Fund/Dept/Auth/Proj/Act: 27180/232127/10000/10026772/0001 Records
Manager:
The SFPUC needs a comprehensive evaluation of its records management system that will need to include and reflect its equity and inclusion objectives. A benefit of having a new position approved allows for a thoughtful reimagining of how our agency promotes transparency and consistency between the enterprises and bureaus within a rapidly changing environment. We see this as an opportunity for us to prioritize fostering equity as we shape our overall goals and measurable deliverables. In partnership with our Racial Equity Team, we aim to develop and implement standardized, consistent practices throughout the agency. Improved management of our data provides greater transparency and efficiency in our business practices, decision making, and self- assessments through an equity lens. This position will directly work with and interact with all enterprises and bureaus in the agency and is a member of the executive team. As part of the hiring process, we will encourage internal candidates to apply, prioritize candidates with strong experience and attention to detail rather than education credentials, and are willing to invest in passionate candidates who may lack specific records management skills yet demonstrate exceptional organizational skills. The SPFUC remains committed to investments in opportunities for growth,
professional
development
and
technical
training
that
promote
and
foster
equitable
outcomes
as
well
as
career
advancement.
The
Innovations
Program
Director:
The Innovations Program Director will establish a new Innovations Program for the SFPUC under the direction of the General Manager. This program will identify and address challenges facing the SFPUC Water, Power and Wastewater Enterprises. This role will require collaboration with the General Manager and Assistant General Managers. Specific duties include decision making responsibilities on the direction of the program, directing SFPUC staff to implement elements of the program, and coordinating with internal and external partners at a senior level, including City Attorney’s Office, Mayors Office, City Departments and Industry Organizations. This position will establish policies and procedures to facilitate and streamline the adoption of new technologies, utility practices, environmental strategies, and partnerships that enhance operations and efficient delivery of utility services.
Account Lvl3 Account Base Budget Total Request Change
Labor 50100 Permanent Salaries-Misc. 0 323,863 323,863
Labor 0 323,863 323,863
Mandatory Fringe Benefits Mandatory Fringe Benefits 0 152,216 152,216 Mandatory Fringe Benefits 0 152,216 152,216
Summary 0 476,079 476,079
Position Change
Organization Proposal Indicator RefCode Position Title Count Total Request
Justification
PUB0101 -
PUB0101
General
Manager
(232127)
24 - SFPUC
Records
Manager &
Innovations
Program
Director
AN 1825 Principal
Administrative
Analyst II
1 151,431 SFPUC needs a comprehensive evaluation of its records management system that will need to include and reflect its equity and inclusion objectives. A benefit of having a new position approved allows for a thoughtful reimagining of how our agency promotes transparency and consistency between the enterprises and bureaus within a rapidly changing environment. We see this as an opportunity for us to prioritize fostering equity as we shape our overall goals and measurable deliverables. In partnership with our Racial Equity Team, we aim to develop and implement standardized, consistent practices throughout the agency. Improved management of our data provides greater transparency and efficiency in our business practices, decision making, and self- assessments through an equity lens. Creation of this 1825 position creates a potential promotive opportunity for existing employees to seek a manager level position that might not have been attainable before. This position will directly work with and interact with all enterprises and bureaus in the agency and is a member of the executive team. As part of the hiring process we will Jan 4, 2024 1 of 2 12:56:49 PM
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Budget Request Summary by Proposal
Fiscal Year: 2024-25
Organization: PUB0101 - PUB0101 General Manager (232127) Proposal: 24 - SFPUC Records Manager & Innovations Program Director Organization Proposal Indicator RefCode Position Title Count Total Request
Justification
PUB0101 -
PUB0101
General
Manager
(232127)
encourage internal candidates to apply, prioritize candidates with strong experience and attention to detail rather than education credentials, and are willing to invest in passionate candidates who may lack specific records management skills yet demonstrate exceptional organizational skills. The SPFUC remains committed to investments in opportunities for growth, professional development and technical training that promote and foster equitable outcomes as well as career advancement. 24 - SFPUC
Records
Manager &
Innovations
Program
Director
AN 0933 Manager V 1 172,432 The Innovations Program Director will establish a new Innovations Program for the SFPUC under the direction of the General Manager. This program will identify and address challenges facing the SFPUC Water, Power and Wastewater Enterprises. This role will require collaboration with the General Manager and Assistant General Managers. Specific duties include decision making responsibilities on the direction of the program, directing SFPUC staff to implement elements of the program, and coordinating with internal and external partners at a senior level, including City Attorney’s Office, Mayors Office, City Departments and Industry Organizations. This position will establish policies and procedures to facilitate and streamline the adoption of new technologies, utility practices, environmental strategies, and partnerships that enhance operations and efficient delivery of utility services.
Position Total 2 323,863
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Budget Request Summary by Proposal
Fiscal Year: 2024-25
Organization: PUB0101 - PUB0101 General Manager (232127) Proposal: 111 - Office of the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Fund/Dept/Auth/Proj/Act: 27180/232127/10000/10026772/0001 The Office of the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer is seeking resources to advance the agency's commitment to racial equity by operationalizing our comprehensive Racial Equity Action Plan. We propose creating two essential positions—a Data Analyst and a Management Assistant. The Data Analyst will drive evidence-based decision-making, collect and analyze critical diversity data, and provide insights to inform targeted interventions. The Management Assistant will streamline administrative tasks, ensuring the Chief Diversity Officer focuses squarely on strategic DEI planning and execution. These investments are pivotal in accelerating progress toward a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse organizational community.
Account Lvl3 Account Base Budget Total Request Change
Labor 50100 Permanent Salaries-Misc. 0 215,923 215,923
Labor 0 215,923 215,923
Mandatory Fringe Benefits Mandatory Fringe Benefits 0 101,484 101,484 Mandatory Fringe Benefits 0 101,484 101,484
Summary 0 317,407 317,407
Position Change
Organization Proposal Indicator RefCode Position Title Count Total Request
Justification
PUB0101 -
PUB0101
General
Manager
(232127)
111 -
Office of
the Chief
Diversity,
Equity,
and
Inclusion
Officer
AN 1824 Principal
Administrative
Analyst
1 128,360 Requesting to add a dedicated data analyst to support the Office of the Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer with data analysis regarding implementation of the Racial Equity Action Plan. A dedicated data analyst will enable evidence-based decision-making, ensuring that DEI efforts are guided by accurate and up-to-date information. Having a dedicated analyst will enhance transparency by providing clear, measurable metrics to assess progress toward DEI goals. A data analyst can streamline data collection and analysis processes, reducing the burden on other departments, ensuring data accuracy. And inform resource allocation for DEI initiatives, ensuring that resources are directed towards areas with the most significant impact. 111 -
Office of
the Chief
Diversity,
Equity,
and
Inclusion
Officer
AN 1842 Management
Assistant
1 87,563 Adding a Management Assistant position dedicated to supporting the Chief Diversity Officer (CDEIO) is crucial to ensure the effective implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within our organization. This role will be an anchor in facilitating seamless coordination and efficient operations within the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer. The Management Assistant will be pivotal in managing administrative tasks, scheduling, and communications, allowing the CDEIO to focus more deeply on strategic DEI planning and execution. By taking on responsibilities such as calendar management, document preparation, and stakeholder liaison, the Management Assistant will free up valuable time for the CDO to engage in high-level decision-making and engagement with key stakeholders across the organization. This addition will enhance the CDEIO's effectiveness in driving DEI initiatives and streamline operational processes, leading to a more inclusive and cohesive work environment.
Position Total 2 215,923
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Budget Request Summary by Proposal
Fiscal Year: 2024-25
Organization: PUB0102 - PUB0102 GM Security (232128)
Proposal: 23 - Emergency Planning and Security Investments Fund/Dept/Auth/Proj/Act: 27180/232128/10000/10026772/0002 "This
proposal
requests
2 position
changes:
1) In FY24-25, relocate a filled 1054 Principal IS Business Analyst position (Position Control Number [PCN] 10540016), borrowed from ITS, into the EPS budget and convert the position from Off budget
funded
(O)
to
Operating
Budget
funded
(A).
The
position
is
filled
and
reports
to
the
Director
of
Security
and
Asset
Protection.
2)
In
FY24-25,
convert
a
filled
5291
Planner
3 position
(PCN
52910010)
from
O
to
A.
Both the 1054 and 5291 have always charged labor to EPS’s Operating Budget. The 1054 supports the routine maintenance, configuration, and repairs of security systems, while the 5291 develops trainings, exercises, and emergency plans to ensure that the organization is prepared to respond to a variety of emergency events. Converting these positions from O to A will rightsize EPS's
Operating
Salary
and
Fringe
Benefits
budget.
Account Lvl3 Account Base Budget Total Request Change
Labor 50100 Permanent Salaries-Misc. 0 357,387 357,387
Labor 0 357,387 357,387
Mandatory Fringe Benefits Mandatory Fringe Benefits 0 167,972 167,972 Mandatory Fringe Benefits 0 167,972 167,972
Summary 0 525,359 525,359
Position Change
Organization Proposal Indicator RefCode Position Title Count Total Request
Justification
PUB0102 -
PUB0102
GM Security
(232128)
23 -
Emergency
Planning and
Security
Investments
OS PUB25142 1054 IS
Business
Analyst-
Principal
-1 -207,573 Relocate a filled 1054 Principal IS Business Analyst position (Position Control Number [PCN] 10540016), borrowed from ITS, into the EPS budget and convert the position from Offbudget funded (O) to Operating Budget funded (A). The position is filled and reports to the Director of Security and Asset Protection
23 -
Emergency
Planning and
Security
Investments
AS PUB25142 1054 IS
Business
Analyst-
Principal
1 207,573 Relocate a filled 1054 Principal IS Business Analyst position (Position Control Number [PCN] 10540016), borrowed from ITS, into the EPS budget and convert the position from Offbudget funded (O) to Operating Budget funded (A). The position is filled and reports to the Director of Security and Asset Protection
23 -
Emergency
Planning and
Security
Investments
OS PUB25143 5291 Planner
III
-1 -149,814 Stephanie Murti's PCN 52910010 was originally an O (off budget). EPS is converting this into an A Operating budget position because the position develops trainings, exercises, and emergency plans to ensure that the organization is prepared to respond to a variety of emergency events 23 -
Emergency
AS PUB25143 5291 Planner
III
1 149,814 Stephanie Murti's PCN 52910010 was originally an O (off budget). EPS is converting this into an A Operating budget position because the position develops trainings, exercises, and emergency Jan 4, 2024 1 of 2 12:49:56 PM
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Budget Request Summary by Proposal
Fiscal Year: 2024-25
Organization: PUB0102 - PUB0102 GM Security (232128)
Proposal: 23 - Emergency Planning and Security Investments Organization Proposal Indicator RefCode Position Title Count Total Request
Justification
PUB0102 -
PUB0102
GM Security
(232128)
Planning and
Security
Investments
plans to ensure that the organization is prepared to respond to a variety of emergency events 23 -
Emergency
Planning and
Security
Investments
A 9997M Non-
Operating
Position
Offset
2 357,387
Position Total 2 357,387
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