Video Recording
Location: LHPUSD Boardroom and Zoom
Council Members in Attendance: Ryan Augustine, Nicholas Erridge, Cullen Rose, Dr. Patrick Horn, Dr. Kassandra Talbot
Absent: None
Quorum Achieved: Yes
Virtual Attendance: 5
People in Attendance: 10
Interpretation Services (Spanish/English): Present
6:00 PM Call to Order and Opening Business:
Council chair Ryan Augustine called the meeting to order
Pledge of allegiance administered
Roll Call: Introduction of Council members
Minutes and agenda approved unanimously via quorum
Key Takeaways
A community microgrid project for Pescadero was formally announced as fully funded (~$20.5M total), representing one of the largest community microgrids in California.
CHP Officer Panetta provided a road safety update, confirming increased patrol presence on weekends and around the elementary school.
The Pescadero History Museum is planned to open in spring, with a donated space next to Norm's/Arcangeli’s Market downtown.
The CSA 11 Customer Advisory Committee recruitment is ongoing following a September 1st community meeting.
The Pescadero Transfer Station is operating at a financial deficit of approximately $250,000/year, and a subcommittee is working toward a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors by December.
An Agriculture and Commerce special meeting is scheduled for October 6th at 6pm.
A Housing Task Force quarterly meeting is set for September 29th at 6pm.
Ironman race will close Highway 1 from Santa Cruz to Pigeon Point on Sunday, September 13th, from 7am to 1pm.
Discussed Topics
1. Call to Order, Pledge of Allegiance, and Roll Call
The meeting was called to order by the chair. All five councilors were confirmed present: Nic Erridge, Patrick Horn, Ryan Augustine, Kassandra Talbot, and Cullen Rose.
Details
Ryan Augustine: Conducted roll call and confirmed full attendance.
Conclusion
All councilors present; meeting proceeded to public comment.
2. Public Comment – Mid-Peninsula Regional Open Space District
Margaret McNiven, director for the board, introduced Brian Beck as her successor running unopposed for the board seat beginning in January.
Details
Margaret McNiven: Announced she is not seeking re-election and introduced Brian Beck as the incoming board member.
Margaret McNiven: Noted she will be unable to attend the upcoming AG meeting, but a staff member will be present.
Brian Beck: Acknowledged the introduction; noted he is not yet officially on the board.
Conclusion
Brian Beck was welcomed to the board; Margaret McNiven's term ending.
3. Consent Agenda
The previous meeting minutes and current meeting agenda were presented for approval.
Details
Cullen Rose: Made the motion to approve the consent agenda.
Horn: Seconded the motion.
Conclusion
Consent agenda approved unanimously with no opposition.
4. Report – San Mateo County Supervisor Ray Mueller's Office (David Cosgrave)
David Cosgrave reported on several items including the school generator, microgrid progress, and road closure information.
Details
David Cosgrave: Forwarded a DPW report and wells report from Tori Newman to the council earlier that day.
David Cosgrave: Reported that the school generator project is pending the school signing an agreement and upgrading their electrical panel; funding exists but internal school action is required.
David Cosgrave: Noted that Ray Mueller and Nicholas are pleased with microgrid progress.
Nic Erridge: Requested that Ray Mueller be invited to attend a future PMAC meeting in person, noting his absence for some time.
David Cosgrave: Agreed to bring the request to Ray Mueller.
Patrick Horn: Seconded the request for Ray Mueller's attendance and raised several budget questions, including: a $132,400 aquifer viability study item (Budget 360), a $776,000 emergency preparation fund for CSA 7 and CSA 11 (rolled over to $467,000), a $2 million Pescadero radio shelter replacement line item, a $7 million library outpost item (presumed for the town square), and a $300,000 transfer station consultant allocation.
David Cosgrave: Asked Patrick Horn to send detailed budget questions via email for follow-up.
Cullen Rose: Flagged that a DPW project link for culvert repairs on Wurr Road, Pescadero Creek Road, and Cloverdale Road returned a "page not found" error.
David Cosgrave: Agreed to check with Tori Newman on whether the links are outdated.
Conclusion
David Cosgrave to follow up on school generator status, budget line items, and broken DPW project links.
Ray Mueller to be invited to a future PMAC meeting.
5. Report – California Highway Patrol (Officer Panetta)
Officer Panetta from Redwood City CHP provided a road safety update covering patrol coverage, enforcement activities, and the Pescadero Creek Road safety audit.
Details
Officer Panetta: Referenced a 2022 road safety audit conducted with the Federal Highway Administration, San Mateo County, and a bicyclist advocate, which concluded there is room for improvement on Pescadero Creek Road, but no action has been taken.
Officer Panetta: Confirmed increased weekend patrol coverage, with at least one officer on SR1 and one on SR35 on weekends.
Officer Panetta: Attended a motorcycle safety booth at a cycle gear shop in Railroad City to educate riders about safety on Pescadero Creek Road, SR35, and La Honda.
Officer Panetta: Noted that a video shared with him was not posted online pending further review.
Nic Erridge: Thanked Officer Panetta for the additional weekend coverage and asked about a prior Highway 1 closure; Officer Panetta was unaware but offered to investigate.
Kassandra Talbot: Raised concerns about CHP presence during school drop-off causing anxiety among parents, and noted some parents received tickets. Requested that officers avoid issuing citations during school hours.
Officer Panetta: Clarified that officers were sent to distribute stickers to children, not to issue citations, and committed to being more mindful of the school environment.
Cullen Rose: Noted that the 2022 safety audit previously led to extending the 35-mph zone on Pescadero Creek Road from the gas station past the firehouse to Cloverdale Road.
Cullen Rose: Asked who is responsible for road improvements; Officer Panetta confirmed it is the Public Works Department.
Patrick Horn: Requested a link to the 2022 safety audit report.
Michelle Dragony: Offered to search for and share the safety audit report link.
Officer Panetta: Acknowledged staffing limitations but committed to increasing officer presence on the coast.
Conclusion
CHP continued to increase weekend patrols on SR1 and SR35.
Officer Panetta to investigate the Highway 1 closure incident.
Officers were instructed to avoid issuing citations during school drop-off hours.
Public Works Department identified as the contact for road improvement advocacy.
Safety audit report to be shared with the council.
6. Home Protection Insurability Initiative
The agenda item was noted but no presentation was ready.
Details
Ryan Augustine: Confirmed with Irma that the item was not ready for presentation.
Conclusion
Item deferred; no action taken.
7. Pescadero History Museum Announcement
Rita Giannini announced plans to open a history museum in downtown Pescadero.
Details
Rita Giannini (presenter): Announced that she and Patty Sarabia have been given a donated space next to Norm's/Arcangeli’s Market downtown to open a Pescadero History Museum, a goal pursued for 10–15 years.
Rita: Plans include exhibits on Native Americans, Azores settlers, Italians, Spaniards, local schools, and community history. Opening anticipated in spring due to health recoveries (knee and hip replacements).
Rita: Hopes to partner with high school students for technology assistance and community service hours.
Rita: Noted the Community Foundation will serve as the umbrella for insurance purposes; all work is volunteer based.
Kassandra Talbot: Suggested partnering with high school history teachers for a deep-dive unit on Pescadero history.
Cullen Rose: Offered to donate a collection of high school yearbooks dating back to the 1970s for display and scanning.
Nic Erridge: Mentioned Greg Timm's historical materials and videos and suggested running his YouTube videos in the museum background.
Rita: Confirmed outreach to Greg Timm has been ongoing but he has not responded; his materials remain his personal property.
A community member: Suggested the council write a letter to Greg Timm requesting he donate historical materials to the museum.
Cullen Rose: Mentioned a Japanese American student's journal from the WWII evacuation period that Greg Timm holds.
Patrick Horn: Asked about a history library/archive for research reservations; Rita confirmed a storage room is planned.
Ryan Augustine: Noted PMAC historical records could be donated.
Conclusion
Museum is expected to open in spring at the donated space downtown.
Partnerships with the high school and community members to be pursued.
Council may consider writing a letter to Greg Timm requesting donation of historical materials.
8. Pescadero Community Microgrid – Project Announcement and Presentation
Jana Kopyciok-Lande from West Light Energy (formerly Peninsula Clean Energy) presented the fully funded community microgrid project for Pescadero, followed by additional remarks from Irma on related resilience initiatives.
Details
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Announced that grant funding has been secured and the project is officially a go. Total funding: up to $7.5M from the state Microgrid Incentive Program (MIP) via PG&E, up to $10M from West Light Energy's community reinvestment fund, and $3M from San Mateo County.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Described the microgrid as covering nearly the entire town of Pescadero, disconnecting from the larger grid during outages and keeping power on for all customers within the boundary.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Proposed system size is 1.5 megawatt solar and 8 megawatt-hour battery storage (approximately two shipping containers of batteries), designed to provide at least 24 hours of backup power in worst-case winter conditions after 10 years, and approximately 3 days in initial years.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Critical facilities included in the boundary: elementary, middle, and high schools; Puente; fire station (current and new location); and other community organizations.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Project timeline — currently in Step 1 (funding secured); PG&E studies (Interconnection and Microgrid Islanding) to take 12–18 months (completion by end of 2027); final design in early 2028; construction mid-2028 to mid-2031.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Confirmed no cost to customers; rates will not change. No opt-in or opt-out option — all customers within the boundary are automatically included.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Proposed solar installation site is tentatively the high school property (approximately 2 acres); conversations with the school district are ongoing.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Operations and maintenance costs are covered for the contract term (minimum 10 years, up to 20); post-term provisions to be determined in the 2028 final design phase.
Irma: Credited as the originator of the microgrid concept; noted approximately 400 power outages were counted over two years prior to the grant application, with 25 outages lasting over 25 hours and the longest lasting 2 weeks.
PMAC: Thanked Irma for her leadership and asked about the funding commitment structure; confirmed funds are set aside in a PG&E balancing account with escalation rates factored in.
Cullen Rose: Asked about power prioritization during outages; confirmed equal distribution across the boundary is the only technically feasible approach. Raised questions about fire safety precautions, sound production from battery units, and the exact square footage of the solar installation (noted a discrepancy between 76,500 sq ft and the stated 4 acres).
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Confirmed the square footage reflects approximately 2 acres (typo in the presentation); committed to follow up on fire safety, sound, and size verification with engineers.
Ryan Augustine: Raised concerns about long-term infrastructure funding beyond the contract term and load growth from electric vehicles and charging stations; Jana confirmed load growth projections were included in the sizing calculations.
Ryan Augustine: Cautioned about community sensitivity regarding use of school district lands given the active Measure R bond and ongoing school improvement projects.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Acknowledged the concern and noted co-benefits such as shaded parking or soccer field shade structures are being considered to offset any community concerns.
PMAC: Asked about potential for local workforce development and training stewards for the microgrid.
Irma: Confirmed workforce development is a priority in discussions with PG&E; goal is to create local jobs.
Irma: Noted that through this project, Puente was added to PG&E's priority restoration list — a direct benefit already realized.
A community member (BJ): Raised questions about the grid line configuration coming from the east and its implications for areas like Pigeon Point; Jana confirmed she will follow up with PG&E on this.
A community member: Suggested that better-trained local PG&E technicians familiar with local switches could reduce outage durations significantly.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Acknowledged the point and expressed hope that the microgrid project will bring greater PG&E attention and investment to the coastline.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande Noted this project could serve as a pilot model for the rest of California, with potential for significant media and policy attention on Pescadero.
Patrick Horn: Mentioned a 3-minute video produced for the Charter for Compassion's annual assembly in October featuring the microgrid project.
West Light Energy: Announced a new portable battery program launching by end of November, offering free portable batteries to approximately 100 customers with medical needs and low-income status.
Conclusion
Microgrid project is fully funded and officially proceeding.
PG&E studies to begin immediately; construction expected mid-2028 to mid-2031.
No cost to customers; rates unaffected.
School district site is the tentative solar location; formal conversations to resume now that funding is confirmed.
West Light Energy to follow up on fire safety, sound levels, solar footprint size, grid line configuration, and post-contract provisions.
Workforce development and local job creation to be pursued in partnership with PG&E.
Portable battery program launching winter 2024 for eligible customers.
9. Resilient Homes Focus Group Initiative (Irma Rodriguez Mitton)
Irma presented a companion initiative to the microgrid focused on building electrification and energy resilience for existing homes in the Pescadero area.
Details
Irma: Explained that San Mateo County's Community Climate Action Plan (adopted 2022) sets goals to electrify 16% of existing buildings by 2030 and 100% by 2040.
Irma: Clarified that Bay Area Air Quality Management District rules 9.4 and 9.6 (phasing out natural gas furnaces and water heaters beginning 2027/2029) do not currently apply to propane appliances in this community.
Irma: Described the Resilient Homes Focus Group initiative: two cohorts (one for Pescadero/Butano/south area, one for La Honda/San Gregorio/Redwood Forest area) of 8–12 stakeholders each, representing diverse housing types, tenures, and energy situations.
Irma: Focus group workshops planned for fall 2024 and spring 2025 to gather community feedback on barriers to electrification and inform county policy recommendations.
Irma: Noted that South Coast is working with Alta Planning and Design (county consultant) to analyze data and develop a roadmap.
Irma: Highlighted additional services: personal consultations on home backup power, contractor training for heat pump and electrification systems, identification of homes with knob-and-tube wiring (affecting insurance rates), and the Home Protection Initiative to fund wiring upgrades for fire resilience.
Irma: Announced Puente's Winter Prep Fair on October 7th, focused on home backup power options and portable battery sizing.
Irma: Noted upcoming advocacy at the Community Advocate Conference (early October) and Resilient California Conference (end of October).
Irma: Mentioned interest in ag-specific energy solutions following reports of poultry losses during power outages.
Conclusion
Focus group interest forms to be distributed via flyers and social media.
Winter Prep Fair on October 7th at Puente.
Contractor training program to be developed with the Sustainability Department.
Home Protection Initiative funding is being assembled.
10. Planning Referral – After-the-Fact Grading Permit (Ranch Roads)
The council reviewed a San Mateo County Planning and Building Department referral for an after-the-fact grading permit for agricultural ranch road improvements.
Details
Ryan Augustine: Explained the referral covers grading of access roads done in 2011/2012 and additional farmland expansion work, with all items now packaged into one permit application.
Bridget (applicant/farmer representative): Explained the roads were improved for safety (hay trucks, fire access, turnarounds), and additional grading is planned to expand dry farmable land by approximately 20 acres. A 24-acre-foot pond on the property captures sediment runoff.
Bridget: Noted the owner plans to experiment with lemons, olives, grapes, avocados, truffles, and oat hay.
PMAC: Confirmed review of the plans and is supportive.
Ryan Augustine: Noted the public comment period closed August 31st but the county confirmed PMAC feedback from this meeting is acceptable.
Conclusion
Council is supportive of the planning referral with no concerns raised.
Nic Erridge will email the county contact confirming PMAC support.
11. Councilor Reports
Administrative
Details
PMAC: Noted an open council seat requiring appointment in the new term and urged active recruitment of multiple candidates to allow a democratic selection process. Offered bilingual (English/Spanish) half-page flyers describing PMAC's role.
Nic Erridge: Noted the county's 2026–27 budget revisions include no program or service cuts; county is pushing the state to cover San Mateo County's portion of funding.
Nic Erridge: Will be absent from the next PMAC meeting; asked another councilor to host the Zoom session. Kassandra Talbot offered to assist with Zoom account management.
Conclusion
Active recruitment for the open council seat to begin immediately; formal appointment process after January 1st.
Agriculture and Commerce
Details
Patrick Horn: Announced a special Agriculture and Commerce meeting on Tuesday, October 6th at 6pm in the LHPUSD boardroom. The annual crop report will be presented by Koren Widdel followed by ab agricultural roundtable with Farm Bureau, ranchers, organic farmers, and farm workers.
Conclusion
Agriculture and Commerce meeting is confirmed for October 6th at 6pm.
Education
Details
Kassandra Talbot: Noted a current job posting for a Spanish teacher at the high school (20% FTE, one class).
Irma: Mentioned an upcoming school board meeting at La Honda on Thursday to review candidates for appointed board seats (no election candidates filed). Suggested PMAC may wish to note qualified candidates for other volunteer roles.
Conclusion
Spanish teacher recruitment ongoing at the high school.
School board appointment meeting at La Honda on Thursday.
Health and Safety
Details
Patrick Horn: Noted a heat advisory for the following day with temperatures potentially exceeding 90°F; encouraged residents to stay cool and hydrated.
Irma: Reminded the community of the October 7th Winter Prep Fair at Puente for emergency preparedness ahead of El Niño season.
Conclusion
Heat advisory noted, Winter Prep Fair on October 7th.
Housing and Development
Details
Patrick Horn: Confirmed the Housing Task Force quarterly meeting is set for September 29th at 6pm. Nicholas Calderon (Deputy County Executive) confirmed staff will present the long-awaited sites analysis and milestones.
PMAC: Noted a potential county policy change regarding wastewater systems being discussed in the Housing Leadership Council, prompted by an architect finding San Mateo County's regulations more restrictive than Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. More details to follow at the next meeting.
Conclusion
Housing Task Force meeting on September 29th at 6pm.
Wastewater policy change discussion ongoing; update at next PMAC meeting.
Parks and Recreation
Details
Nic Erridge: Noted the community space meeting was postponed due to illness and rescheduled to the 14th; will provide an update to the board since he will be absent from the next meeting.
Nic Erridge: Observed that state park bathroom renovations on Highway 1 are nearly complete.
Ryan Augustine: Suggested inviting county and state park representatives to a future PMAC meeting for a formal presentation.
Nic Erridge: Confirmed Barbara Morris is the state parks contact and will be reminded of her commitment to present later in the year; Hannah Ormshaw to be contacted for County Parks.
Conclusion
Community space meeting rescheduled to the 14th.
State and county park representatives to be invited for a future presentation.
Transportation
Details
Nic Erridge: Noted increased SamCoast shuttle service visibility and usage along Highway 1, attributing it in part to PMAC advocacy and Leadership Council SMC work.
Nic Erridge: Alerted the community that Ironman race will close Highway 1 from Santa Cruz to Pigeon Point (at the Pigeon Point Road intersection) on Sunday, September 13th from 7am to 1pm.
A community member: Noted that the race organizer no longer sends advance notification flyers to residents as previously done; suggested PMAC request this be reinstated.
Irma: Provided an update on the Pescadero Creek Road safety corridor: DPW used the 2022 safety audit to apply for two federal grants; the second grant was awarded but has been too restrictive to move forward. Irma met with Congressman Ricardo and raised the Pescadero to the Sea Trail project; he expressed interest in restoring funding. DPW lacks capacity to proceed without additional funding; updates are expected next year.
Cullen Rose: Raised concerns about inconsistent speed limits and signage along Pescadero Creek Road from Butano Cut-Off to where it meets Highway 84 near Loma Mar.
A community member: Noted DPW sign crews were recently seen replacing signs in the area.
Conclusion
Highway 1 closure alert for September 13th (Ironman race).
Congressman Ricardo engaged in Pescadero to the Sea Trail funding restoration.
DPW to be contacted about signage and speed limit consistency along Pescadero Creek Road.
Utilities – CSA 11 Water Advisory Committee
Details
Cullen Rose: Reported that a community meeting was held on September 1st with approximately 12 attendees (roughly half CSA 11 ratepayers’/property owners). Catherine provided background on CSA 11 history; Patricia O'Neill from CSA 7 shared her experience, which generated positive feedback about forming an advisory committee.
Cullen Rose: Noted that no completed interest forms or firm commitments were received at the meeting; direct outreach is needed rather than relying on a single community meeting.
Nic Erridge: Confirmed new recruitment flyers (English and Spanish) have been prepared by Irma and are available; some potential volunteers have been identified and are seeking more information.
Nic Erridge: Praised Patricia O'Neill's contribution and noted she confirmed the county does listen to advisory committees.
Patrick Horn: Expressed appreciation for Cullen Rose's volunteer commitment to this effort alongside his teaching and coaching responsibilities.
Nic Erridge: Noted that drainage work has begun at Butano Creek near the fire station ahead of El Niño season; work will expand the ditch on the north side to reduce road flooding.
Ryan Augustine: Committed to uploading the RCD email update to the meeting file for public access.
Conclusion
CSA 11 advisory committee recruitment ongoing; direct outreach to continue.
Next CSA 11 subcommittee meeting to be scheduled.
County to be updated on progress; recommendation to Board of Supervisors not yet imminent.
Utilities – Pescadero Transfer Station
Details
Ryan Augustine: Reported that the transfer station is operating at a deficit of approximately $250,000/year. The one-time reserve that previously subsidized operations has been exhausted. Only one vendor responded to the most recent bid, and the Sustainability Department (which took over from Public Works last year) is now managing the situation.
Ryan Augustine: Noted a $300,000 budget line item for a transfer station consultant, flagged earlier in the meeting, may be related.
Ryan Augustine: Reported that Krystlyn Giedt from the Coastside Chamber is stepping back from the subcommittee due to reduced hours.
Ryan Augustine: Plans to meet with Irma separately to discuss options, then hold another county meeting within 1–2 weeks, followed by a public meeting before the October PMAC meeting. Goal is to bring a recommendation to the October PMAC meeting for a Board of Supervisors presentation in December.
Ryan Augustine: Considering setting up a community awareness table at the town plaza or transfer station on operating days (Thursday–Saturday) to inform residents.
A community member (BJ): Suggested that a broken compactor (not repaired for years) is causing inflated hauling costs due to uncompacted, lighter loads requiring more trips. Recommended fixing the compactor to reduce load frequency and costs.
A community member (BJ): Suggested that cash receipts at the transfer station should be verified daily to ensure full accountability.
Ryan Augustine: Noted the subcommittee is reviewing tonnage data and variable cost structures to understand the full financial picture.
Conclusion
Transfer station subcommittee to meet with Irma, then county, then hold a public meeting before October PMAC meeting.
Recommendation to be brought to October PMAC meeting for Board of Supervisors consideration in December.
Compactor repair and cash accountability to be investigated as part of the financial review.
Challenges
CSA 11 Advisory Committee Recruitment: Difficulty attracting volunteers to serve; one community meeting produced no firm commitments. Requires sustained direct outreach.
Pescadero Transfer Station Deficit: Operating at a $250,000/year loss with no clear short-term solution; limited financial transparency and data gaps between Public Works and Sustainability Department handover.
Microgrid Site: No confirmed land for the solar installation; school district site is tentative and community sensitivity around use of school lands (Measure R bond, agricultural land, fault lines) presents complications.
Microgrid Long-Term Funding: No formal plan yet for operations and maintenance beyond the initial contract term (10–20 years); risk of infrastructure gap after term expires.
Pescadero Creek Road Safety: 2022 safety audit recommendations remain unimplemented; federal grant awarded but too restrictive to use; DPW lacks capacity without additional funding.
School Generator: Pending school district action to sign agreement and upgrade electrical panel before installation can proceed.
Open PMAC Council Seat: Seat requires appointments; recruitment of multiple candidates needed for a meaningful selection process.
Transfer Station Compactor: Broken compactor not repaired for years, likely inflating hauling costs; accountability for cash receipts unclear.
PG&E Local Knowledge Gap: Retirement of experienced local PG&E technicians familiar with coastline switches has increased outage response times; replacement staff unfamiliar with local infrastructure.
Action Items
David Cosgrave
Invite Ray Mueller to attend a future PMAC meeting in person.
Follow up on school generator status (school needs to sign agreement and upgrade electrical panel).
Respond to Patrick Horn's detailed budget questions (aquifer viability study, CSA 7/11 emergency prep fund, radio shelter replacement, library outpost, transfer station consultant) after receiving written list from Patrick Horn.
Check with Tori Newman on broken DPW project links for culvert repair locations on Weir Road, Pescadero Creek Road, and Cloverdale Road.
Patrick Horn
Send David Cosgrave a written list of budget line-item questions for follow-up.
Officer Panetta
Investigate the Highway 1 closure incident from two weekends prior and report back.
Instruct officers to avoid issuing citations during school drop-off hours.
Attempt to share the 2022 Pescadero Creek Road safety audit link with the council.
Michelle Gragony
Shared the 2022 Pescadero Creek Road safety audit report link with the council.
Jana Kopyciok-Lande/ West Light Energy
Follow up with PG&E on the eastern grid line configuration and implications for Pigeon Point and surrounding areas.
Provide engineers' answers on fire safety precautions for the battery storage system at the school site.
Provide engineers' answers on sound production levels from the battery storage units.
Verify and correct the solar installation square footage (possible discrepancy between 76,500 sq ft and stated acreage).
Resume formal conversations with the school district about hosting the solar installation now that funding is confirmed.
Develop a plan/recommendation for operations and maintenance beyond the initial contract term for inclusion in the 2028 final design package.
Launch the portable battery program for eligible customers by end of November 2024.
Continue community engagement and provide regular updates to PMAC.
Irma
Meet with Ryan Augustine separately to discuss transfer station options before the next county meeting.
Coordinate a public meeting about the transfer station before the October PMAC meeting.
Distribute Resilient Homes Focus Group interest forms via flyers and social media.
Coordinate contractor training in electrification systems with the Sustainability Department.
Continue advocacy at the Community Advocate Conference (early October) and Resilient California Conference (end of October).
Reach out to the school district about the microgrid solar site and coordinate with the Measure R bond architect/engineer.
Investigate ag-specific energy solutions for farmers experiencing losses during power outages.
Ryan Augustine
Upload the RCD email update to the meeting file for public access.
Nic Erridge
Contact Barbara Morris (state parks) to remind her of commitment to present to PMAC later in the year.
Contact Hannah (County Parks) to arrange a future presentation to PMAC.
Post CSA 11 recruitment flyers.
Contact the Ironman race organizer to request advance community notification be reinstated for future events.
Email the county contact (Summer) confirming PMAC support for the after-the-fact grading permit referral.
Cullen Rose
Donate high school yearbook collection (1970s onward) to the Pescadero History Museum.
Continue leading CSA 11 advisory committee recruitment and outreach.
Provide the geological study report from the recent school board meeting to West Light Energy/Irma.
Kassandra Talbot
Assist the acting chair with Zoom hosting for the next PMAC meeting in Nic Erridge's absence.
Council (collective)
Consider writing a formal letter to Greg Timm requesting he donate historical materials to the Pescadero History Museum (to be revisited after the museum is further established).
Bring a transfer station recommendation to the October PMAC meeting for Board of Supervisors consideration in December.
Invite county and state park representatives to a future PMAC meeting for a formal presentation.
