SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REGULAR MEETING Zoom Online Meeting Platform September 1, 2020 The Board of Commissioners meeting will be held virtually via Zoom Meeting. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Proclamation 20-28.8 issued by Governor Jay Inslee, in-person attendance is not permitted at this time. CONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 9:00 a.m. – Virtual Participation Information Join Zoom Meeting: Use link: https://zoom.us/j/91466394360?pwd=Z2xQN3JKREl6UllFbDRhQnlwTDFJQT09 Dial in: (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 914 6639 4360 Passcode: 943014 1. CEO/GENERAL MANAGER BRIEFING AND STUDY SESSION A. Updates 1. Media 2. Legislative 3. Other Board Questions on IRP Phase 2 B. Snohomish County PUD and Northwest Fiber d/b/a Ziply Fiber Joint Pole Agreement Extension C. Compensation Project D. Update on Columbia River System Operations Processes EXECUTIVE SESSION - Recess into Executive Session to Discuss Current or Potential Litigation – Virtual RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING - 1:30 p.m. – Virtual Participation Information 2. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Virtual Participation Information: If you are attending the meeting virtually (using the link or number provided above) please indicate that you would like to speak by clicking “raise hand” and the Board President will call on attendees to speak at the appropriate time. If you are joining by phone, dial *9 to “raise hand.” Continued → 1/176 Snohomish County PUD Commission Agenda September 1, 2020 Page 2 3. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 4, 2020, and the Regular Meeting of August 18, 2020 B. Bid Awards, Professional Services Contracts and Amendments C. Consideration of Certification/Ratification and Approval of District Checks and Vouchers 4. ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION A. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing Granting of a Temporary Construction Easement in Favor of the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority over and upon District Property (Tax Parcel No. 27042100403700) Situated in Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington B. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the CEO/General Manager of Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lynnwood Regarding the Relocation of Electrical Distribution Facilities Associated with the Construction of the City’s 196th Street SW Improvement Project 5. CEO/GENERAL MANAGER REPORT 6. COMMISSION BUSINESS A. Commission Reports B. Commissioner Event Calendar 7. GOVERNANCE PLANNING A. Governance Planning Calendar ADJOURNMENT September 2, 2020 – September 4, 2020: Public Power Council (PPC)/Pacific Northwest Utilities Conference Committee (PNUCC) Meetings (Virtual) September 10, 2020: Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA) Annual Membership Meeting (Virtual) The next scheduled regular meeting is September 15, 2020 Agendas can be found in their entirety on the Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1 web page at www.snopud.com. For additional information contact the Commission office at 425.783.8611. 2/176 BUSINESS OF THE COMMISSION Meeting Date: September 1, 2020 Agenda Item: 1 TITLE: CEO/General Manager’s Briefing and Study Session SUBMITTED FOR: Briefing and Study Session CEO/General Manager John Haarlow 8473 Department Contact Extension Date of Previous Briefing: N/A Estimated Expenditure: Presentation Planned ACTION REQUIRED: Decision Preparation Incidental Monitoring Report Policy Discussion (Information) Policy Decision Statutory SUMMARY STATEMENT: Identify the relevant Board policies and impacts: Executive Limitations, EL-9, Communications and Support to the Board – the CEO/General Manager shall...marshal for the board as many...points of view, issues and options as needed for fully informed Board choices. List Attachments: CEO/General Manager’s Briefing and Study Session attachments 3/176 STATE FEDERAL & LOCAL ACTIVITY REPORTS 8.17.20 – 8.28.20 State Government Relations Report STATE OVERVIEW How the Legislature will logistically convene the 2021 session remains uncertain. Health, technology, and transparency matters will continue to drive potential legislative engagement and public involvement. According to the latest State Economic and Revenue Forecast Council’s Economic & Revenue Update: – Statewide employment continued to recover in June and July following the historic decline in April. – Major General Fund-State revenue collections July 11 - August 10 were $382.3 million (25.3%) higher than forecasted in June. – Cumulatively, collections are now $643.0 million (19.6%) higher than previously forecasted. On Aug. 24 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced Washington was approved for federal Lost Wages Assistance grant funding. These funds will provide up to $300/week in additional jobless benefits to Washingtonians unemployed due to COVID-19. KEY HEARINGS / PRESS CONFERENCES / MEETINGS Washington State Coronavirus Response Joint Information Center: Telebreifing: An update on the state's ongoing response to COVID-19, Aug. 19. Governor Inslee press conference: An update on the state’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Aug. 20. Washington State Energy Strategy Advisory Committee: Meeting to review and discuss initial insights from the outcome of the Deep Decarbonization Pathway analysis, Aug. 25. INTERESTING VIEWS / READS The Everett Herald: GOP lawmakers want special session; Dems say what’s the rush (Aug. 17, 2020). The Idaho Statesman: COVID-19 precautions scarce as lawmakers open special session for election, liability issues (Aug. 24, 2020). The Columbian: FEMA approves $300 jobless aid boost for Washington (Aug. 24, 2020). LETTER(S) N/A 4/176 Federal Government Relations Activity Report KEY HEARINGS The House Oversight and Reform Committee held a hearing on Protecting the Timely Delivery of Mail, Medicine, and Mail-in Ballots. FEDERAL OVERVIEW There was discussion in Washington, DC over another federal stimulus package, but nothing came of it. Congress remains in a stalemate. Senate Republicans are prepared to introduce a new scaled-back (aka “skinny”) version of the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act that they dropped in July, while House Democrats continue to push for a larger stimulus package. The House of Representatives convened for a rare August weekend vote on a U.S. Postal Service relief bill. The bill passed out of the House, but the Senate has indicated they will not take up a vote on this legislation. The Democratic National Convention was held August 17-20, followed by the Republican National Convention held August 24-27. MISCELLANEOUS & INTERESTING READS Utility Drive: Senate democrats reveal climate plan that could “almost entirely” define clean energy policy under Biden Administration (Aug. 27, 2020) Congressional Research Service Report: The Coronavirus Relief Fund (CARES Act, Title V): Background and State and Local Data (Aug. 25, 2020) Axios: Cities are facing the age of constant crisis (Aug. 27, 2020) Seattle Times: Former U.S. Sen Slade Gorton, a towering figure in Washington state, dies at 92 (Aug. 18, 2020) Local Government Relations Activity Report KEY HEARINGS N/A LOCAL OVERVIEW 2020 Census Response Rates: Currently Snohomish County’s self-response reporting rate is 74.1% with 66.1% of respondents responding by internet. In 2010, the final response rate was 69.1% The Port of Everett Commission recently authorized the Port CEO to enter a new lease with on-site maritime service provider Everett Ship Repair, a sister company to Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. The five-year lease commits ESR to their current shipyard footprint at the Port of Everett Seaport, including the north side of Pier 3 and the adjacent 3.5-acre site. The agreement includes two, five-year options and requires the shipyard to expand its service capacity to support DDG-class military vessels. INTERESTING READS The Everett Herald: County feeds people and pays farmers with federal funds (Aug. 20, 2020) The Everett Herald: 10-year project to end downtown Stanwood inundation and flooding (Aug. 24, 2020) The Everett Herald: Food drive to celebrate fair community, despite cancellation (Aug. 25, 2020) 5/176 Snohomish County PUD and Northwest Fiber d/b/a Ziply Fiber Joint Pole Agreement Extension By: Maureen “Moe” Matthews Manager, Joint Use and Permits September 1, 2020 6/176 SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUD Background • The Snohomish County PUD and Frontier entered an “Agreement for the Joint Ownership of Utility Poles”, effective October 1, 2009. • Under the Agreement, the PUD and Frontier shared pole costs and other expenses on a 55% (PUD)/45% (Frontier). • The Agreement has been amended three times: Amendment No 1 in 2013 - changed to require Frontier (instead of the PUD) to remove poles after all facilities had been removed. Amendment No. 2 in 2014 - extended the term of the Agreement for 5 more years and clarified certain operating practices. Amendment No. 3 in 2019 - extended the term of the Agreement for an additional year through September 30, 2020. 2 7/176 SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUD Northwest Fiber, LLC, d/b/a Ziply Fiber Appears on the Scene • Frontier filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early 2020. • As part of the bankruptcy process, Northwest Fiber, LLC, d/b/a acquired all of Frontier’s interest in the Agreement for the Joint Ownership of Utility Poles – effective May 1, 2020. • Ziply Fiber now desires to extend the term of the Agreement through September 30, 2021, to provide additional time to review the terms and conditions of the Agreement