Approved Minutes — original pdf

Approved Minutes

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, May 17, 2022 The Resource Management Commission convened a hybrid meeting on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 in accordance with social distancing protocols necessitated by the COVID 19 pandemic. Commissioners in Attendance (In-person): Jonathon Blackburn, Chair (District 8); Charlotte Davis (District 1); Paul Robbins (District 5); Louis Stone (District 6) Commissioners in Attendance (Virtual): Kaiba White, Vice Chair (District 2); Shane Johnson (District 4); Dana Harmon (District 9); Lisa Chavarria (Mayor); Vacant (District 7) Commissioners Absent: Sam Angoori (District 3); Rebecca Brenneman (District 10) CALL TO ORDER – Chair Blackburn called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION: N/A APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve minutes of the April 19, 2022 Meeting of the Resource Management Commission. The minutes for the April 19, 2022 Resource Management Commission Meeting was approved with Commissioners Angoori and Brenneman absent. STAFF REPORTS AND BRIEFINGS 2. Austin Energy Community Outreach Presentation on Base Rate Review. Rusty Maenius, Vice President of Finance; Tammy Cooper, Senior Vice President & Chief Communication & Compliance Officer; Kim Doyal, Community Engagement Consultant all of Austin Energy presented the Austin Energy Community Outreach Presentation on the Base Rate Review. 3. Value of Solar Methodology Review. Tim Harvey, Customer Renewable Solutions Manager of Austin Energy presented the Value of Solar Methodology Review. 4. Quarterly update from Texas Gas Service. Jasmine King-Bush, Energy Efficiency Program Manager; Larry Graham, Community Relations Manager both of Texas Gas Service presented the Quarterly Update. 5. Quarterly update from Austin Water. Kevin Kluge, Environmental Conversation Division Manager of Austin Water presented the Quarterly Update. ITEMS FROM COMMISSIONERS 6. Discussion and possible action regarding a resolution on Austin Energy’s Green Building Program regarding building materials. ( Sponsors: Stone, White, and Brenneman) A motion to recommend was made on Commissioner Robbin’s motion; passed on an 8-0 vote, with Commissioners Angoori and Brenneman absent. Page 1 of 2 7. Discussion on avoiding stalemates: establishing RMC best practices on engaging City Staff. (Sponsors: Harmon, Davis) The Resource Management Commission held a discussion on avoiding stalemates and establishing best practices on engaging City Staff. • Austin Energy’s Rate Review- Rate Structure • CenterPoint Resolution on Conservation • The RMC purview as it relates to Texas Gas Service Rate Review and Franchise FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8. Discuss potential future agenda items Review ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m. Page 2 of 2