SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
City and County of San Francisco
Daniel Lurie
Mayor
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
1:30 PM
(Approved October 28, 2025)
1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
City Hall, Room 400
Commissioners
Kate H. Stacy, President
Joshua Arce, Vice President
Avni Jamdar
Stephen E. Leveroni
Meghan Thurlow
Dennis J. Herrera
General Manager
Tiffany Lennear
Director of Commission Affairs
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
1. Call to Order
President Stacy called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Present: Stacy, Arce, Jamdar, Leveroni, and Thurlow
3. Annual Election of Officers: Discussion and possible action to elect a President and Vice President of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), each to serve a one-year term, in accordance with the SFPUC City and County of San Francisco Rules of Order, Rule 6.
President Stacy explained the process for the election of officers and opened public comment for the election of the Commission President.
No public comment provided.
Commissioner Leveroni thanked President Stacy for her guidance and leadership, and nominated Commission Vice President Arce for Commission President, seconded by Commissioner Jamdar.
On motion to approve Commission Vice President Arce for Commission President:
Ayes: Stacy, Arce, Jamdar, Leveroni, and Thurlow
Former Commission President Stacy handed the gavel to new Commission President Arce, and commented that it has been an honor and a pleasure being the President of the Commission, she values the intelligence and expertise the commissioners bring to the Commission, and she appreciates that they have made the job easy.
Commission President Arce thanked Commissioner Stacy for her leadership and expressed gratitude for his and the commissioners’ learning, and benefit received.
President Arce reiterated the process for the election of officers and opened public comment for the election of the Commission Vice President.
No public comment provided.
Commissioner Stacy nominated Commissioner Leveroni for Commission Vice President, seconded by Commissioner Jamdar.
On motion to approve Commissioner Leveroni for Commission Vice President:
Ayes: Arce, Jamdar, Leveroni, Stacy, and Thurlow
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4. Approval of the Minutes of September 23, 2025
Commissioner Stacy requested a continuance of the minutes to include a more complete record of Commissioner initiatives.
No public comment provided.
On motion to continue the Minutes of September 23, 2025 to the next Commission meeting:
Ayes: Arce, Leveroni, Jamdar, Stacy, and Thurlow
5. General Public Comment
• Bob Hall from Keep Crocker Real.com provided comment relating to the San Francisco Recreation and Parks’ Crocker Amazon Baseball Field renovation project.
• Susan Mullaney, Ingleside District, commented that her father and grandfather worked as civil engineers for the city; each stayed in Moccasin dormitories while working on Hetch Hetchy projects; they taught her that the SFPUC is an ethical organization of integrity; and, Ms. Mullaney discussed ethics relating to toxins leaching into the water.
• Demetrius Williams, President of the San Francisco Hyper Local Building Trades Contractors Collective, congratulated President Arce on his new Commissioner role, thanked the commissioners for listening to the community, reiterated comments provided at the September 23rd Commission meeting, and stated that he seeks a response to the questions asked regarding the sewer treatment plant and to other matters addressed.
• Oscar James, native and resident of Bayview Hunters Point for 79 years, provided comment relating to the community benefits package for the sewer treatment plant.
• James Bryant provided comment congratulating President Arce on his new Commissioner role, made statements relating to Islais Creek, and described an agreement that provides the community with 80 percent of wastewater responsibility and continual training service for operating engineers. • Peter Drekmeier, Policy Director for the Tuolumne River Trust, congratulated Commission President Arce and Commission Vice President Leveroni on their new role with the Commission, thanked past President Stacy for her year of service, urged the Commission to avoid the use of artificial turf, discussed the scientific basis report for the Tuolumne Voluntary Agreement, and requested a workshop that includes the State Water Board.
6. Report of the General Manager (discussion only)
a) SFPUC Capital Project Delivery Methods
General Manager Herrera commented on his discussion with former President Stacy relating to commissioner requests from the September 23, 2025 Commission meeting, shared that requested information will be provided in a series arrangement, and Item SFPUC October 14, 2025 Minutes Page 4 of 7
6a presented by Mr. Robinson represents the first of this series.
Steve Robinson, Assistant General Manger -Infrastructure, presented the report. • Oronde Sterling, Vice President of the Bayview Hunters Point Coordinating Council and a member of the San Francisco Hyper Local Building Trades Contractors Collective, provided comment and asked if written requirements exist for micro LBE and minority contractors.
b) Report on Recent San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Activities, Events and Announcements
No report provided.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
a) Authorize the General Manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to designate Emerson Process Management Power & Water Solutions, Inc., as the sole source subcontractor to supply equipment and provide services for the distributed process control system specified in the Request for Proposals for Wastewater Enterprise Design-Build Contract No. DB-141, Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant Nutrient Reduction, to match other products in use and ensure system-wide consistency, in conformance with San Francisco Administrative Code Section 6.73(e) and California Public Contract Code Section 3400(c)(2). (25-0143) b) Approve Modification No. 3 to Job Order Contract No. JOC-90, General Engineering (A-License) Construction, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties, with GSW Construction, Inc., to increase the contract duration by one year, for a total contract duration of four years, with no change to the contract amount, to provide additional time for facility and asset improvements. (25-0144) c) Approve Modification No. 1 to Job Order Contract No. JOC-101, General Engineering (A License) Construction, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties, with Fontenoy Engineering, to increase the contract not-to-exceed amount by $2,500,000, for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $7,500,000, and to increase the contract duration by three years, for a total contract duration of five years, to provide additional time and capacity for facility and asset improvements. (25-0145)
d) Approve Modification No. 1 to Job Order Contract No. JOC-108, General Engineering (A-License) Construction, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Alameda Counties, with Anvil Builders, Inc., to increase the contract not-to-exceed amount by $2,500,000, for a revised not-to-exceed contract amount of $7,500,000, and to increase the contract duration by three years, for a total contract duration of five years, to provide additional time and capacity for facility and asset improvements. (25-0146)
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e) Award professional services Contract No. PRO.0271, Harrison/Treat Box Sewer Construction Management Staff Augmentation Services, to Jacobs-Avila, a Joint Venture, in the amount not to exceed $4,985,000 and with a duration of 40 months (three years and four months), to augment construction management services for public work Contract No. WW-719CR, Folsom Area Stormwater Improvements – Harrison/Treat Box Sewers and Connecting Auxiliary Sewers. (25-0147) f) Correct Resolution No. 25-0065 (May 13, 2025), to increase the construction duration for Contract No. WW-757R, Laguna, Howard, and Mission Creek Combined Sewer Discharge Improvements, by 60 consecutive calendar days to match the total contract duration of 570 consecutive calendar days stated in Addendum No. 6 to the Bid Specifications for Contract No. WW-757R, Laguna, Howard, and Mission Creek Combined Sewer Discharge Improvements, with no change to the contract amount. (25-0148)
No public comment provided.
On motion to approve the Consent Calendar:
Ayes: Arce, Leveroni, Jamdar, Stacy, and Thurlow
REGULAR CALENDAR
8. Authorize the General Manager to consent, on behalf of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, to the Development Agreement between the City and County of San Francisco and Prologis L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, as it relates to matters under the SFPUC’s jurisdiction; and adopt findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Mitigation and Monitoring and Reporting Program. (25-0149) Ron Flynn, SFPUC Deputy General Manager, presented the report. • Oscar James, property owner, provided comment relating to the elimination of eminent domain in his neighborhood and asked that agenda item materials be provided for the public.
• Demetrius Williams, Bayview Hunters Point resident, provided comment asking why the community is not included in conversations to build new sewer lines, stated that they want to be involved with the project, and shared that they meet at 8 AM every Tuesday at the community college located at 1550 Evans and encouraged the commissioners to attend.
On motion to approve Item 8:
Ayes: Arce, Leveroni, Jamdar, Stacy, Thurlow
9. Approve the revised terms and conditions and authorize the General Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Easement Deeds with Sunol Glen Unified School District for the acquisition of a 4,008-square-foot easement for an underground water pipeline and associated appurtenances and a 34,834-square-foot temporary construction SFPUC October 14, 2025 Minutes Page 6 of 7
easement on and across a portion of Alameda County Assessor’s Parcel No. 096-0155- 004-01, located at 11601 Main Street, Sunol, California, for $35,000, subject to Board of Supervisors and Mayor approval. (25-0150)
Dina Brasil, Right of Way Manager, presented the report.
No public comment provided.
On motion to approve Item 9:
Ayes: Arce, Leveroni, Jamdar, Stacy, and Thurlow
10. COMMUNICATIONS (information only)
a. Advance Calendar
b. Contract Advertisement Report
c. Correspondence Log
d. Water Supply Conditions Update
11. Items initiated by Commissioners (discussion only)
No items were initiated by Commissioners.
12. Public Comment on the matters to be addressed during Closed Session No public comment provided.
13. Motion on whether to assert the attorney-client privilege regarding the matters listed below:
On motion to assert the attorney-client privilege:
Ayes: Arce, Leveroni, Jamdar, Stacy, and Thurlow
The Commission entered Closed Session at 3:04 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
SFPUC Officials and Staff members present during Closed Session: Joshua Arce, Commission President; Stephen Leveroni, Commission Vice President; Commissioner Avni Jamdar; Commissioner Kate Stacy; Commissioner Meg Thurlow; Dennis Herrera, General Manager; Ron Flynn, Deputy General Manager; Sheryl Bregman, Utilities General Counsel; Steve Ritchie, Assistant General Manager, Water; Jannie Ram, Executive Assistant; and Tiffany Lennear, Director of Commission Affairs.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding anticipated litigation (Government Code §54956.9, Administrative Code §67.10(d):
Zurich American Insurance Company v. City and County of San Francisco SFPUC October 14, 2025 Minutes Page 7 of 7
Unlitigated Claim File No.: 24-02372
Date Filed: June 4, 2024
Proposed settlement of an unlitigated claim for property damage resulting from a water main break with the City to pay claimant Zurich American Insurance Company $400,000, in exchange for a full and final release, subject to final approval by the Board of Supervisors. (Action Item) (25-0151)
The Commission exited Closed Session at 3:17 P.M.
14. Announcement following Closed Session
President Arce stated that the Commission recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the settlement referenced under Item 13.
15. Motion regarding whether to disclose the discussion during Closed Session pursuant to San Francisco Administrative Code Section 67.12(a).
On motion not to disclose:
Ayes: Arce, Leveroni, Jamdar, Stacy, and Thurlow
16. Adjournment
President Arce adjourned the meeting at 3:19 P.M.