Utilities Advisory Commission
Purpose: The Utilities Advisory Commission (UAC) is charged with providing advice on acquisition and development of electric, gas and water resources; joint action projects with other public or private entities which involve electric, gas or water resources; environmental implications of electric, gas or water utility projects, conservation and demand management. Meetings: Regular meetings are at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month and are cablecast live on Government Channel 16. Please check the Schedule of City Meetings for exact dates, times and location. Who is on the Commission: The Utilities Advisory Commission is composed of seven members who shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the City Council. The term of office of each member shall be three years or until his or her successor is appointed. Six members of the Commission shall at all times be residents of the City. The names and addresses of current commissioners are listed below.Contact the Commission by email. The Utilities Advisory Commission appreciates hearing from citizens and your email will be forwarded to all seven Commissioners.
Correspondence received by noon on the day of the UAC meeting, relating to an Item on the Agenda, will be put at the Commissioner's places at the meeting. See Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Sections 2.16 and 2.23 for more information on the Utilities Advisory Commission.
Be advised that your email to the UAC is a public record and your correspondence should not include any private information (such as home address or minor children's names) that you might not want the general public to have access to. If your email is regarding a specific agenda item for an upcoming meeting, your email will be available for public inspection at the meeting. |
Recruitment Apply for the Utilities Advisory Commission. |
Chair: Lisa Forssell
Vice Chair: Lauren Segal
Staff Liaison: Dean Batchelor (650) 496-6981
Council Liaison: Council Member Eric Filseth
Council Alternate:
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DANAHER, Michael |
Term Expires: 5/31/2021 | |
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FORSSELL, Lisa | |
Term Expires: 5/31/2023 | |
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JACKSON, Donald |
Term Expires: 5/31/2021 | |
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JOHNSTON, A. C. | |
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Term Expires: 5/31/2022 | |
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SCHARFF, Greg |
Term Expires: 5/31/2022 | |
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SEGAL, Lauren |
Term Expires: 5/31/2023 | |
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SMITH, Loren |
Term Expires: 5/31/2022 | |
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UAC Informational Reports
UAC 12-Month Rolling Calendar - January 06, 2021
UAC Bylaws
Reference List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
Date | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
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January 06, 2021 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
2020 Agendas and Minutes
Date | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
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December 02, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
November 04, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
October 07, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
September 02, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
August 05, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
July 01, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
June 17, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | N/A |
May 20, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
April 15, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
March 05, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
February 05, 2020 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
January 08, 2020 | Meeting Cancellation |
2019 Agendas and Minutes
Date | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
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December 04, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
November 13, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Video | |
October 2, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
September 4, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
August 7, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
July 3, 2019 | CANCELLED | ||
June 5, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
May 1, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
April 9, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
April 3, 2019 | CANCELLED | ||
March 6, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
February 6, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
January 9, 2019 | Agenda and Packet | Minutes | Video |
Past Agendas and Minutes 2018 - 2008 | 2007 - 2002