City Council

Item 50:\nClick Here to Submit a\nComment\nAuthorize the Fifth Amendment to Sole Source (SS) # 3279 Agreement with Dr.\nDavid Victor for Energy Market Expert Review Services Regarding the San Vicente\nHydroelectric Pumped Storage Project.\nTotal Estimated Cost of Proposed Action and Funding Source:\nThe increase of not-to-exceed amount for the SS# 3279 Agreement is $500,000, bringing\nthe Agreement total not-to-exceed amount to $1,180,000 over five years. Funds will be\navailable from the Water Utility Operating Fund.\nCouncil District(s) Affected: Citywide.\nProposed Actions:\n(O-2025-135)\nIntroduction of an Ordinance authorizing the Mayor, or designee, to execute Amendment\nNo. 5 to the Contract with Dr. David G. Victor, extending the Contract through August 22,\n2030, in connection with Energy Market Expert Review Services regarding the potential\nSan Vicente Hydroelectric Pumped Storage Project.\n6 votes required pursuant to Charter section 99.\nCommittee Actions Taken:\nThis item was heard at the Environment Committee meeting on May 25, 2025.\nACTION: Motion by Committee Member LaCava, second by Vice Chair Campbell, to\nrecommend Council approval of staff’s proposed actions.\nVOTE: 3-0; Elo-Rivera-yea, Campbell-yea, LaCava-yea.\nPublic Utilities: Orelia DeBraal, (858) 292-6418\nCity Attorney Contact: Melissa D. Ables