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CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE AZUSA
UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2003 - 6:30 P.M.
The Utility Board Members of the City of Azusa met in regular session, at the above date and time
in the Azusa Light and Water Department Conference Room, located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue,
Azusa, California.
Chairperson Chagnon called the meeting to order. Call to Order
ROLL CALL Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD,ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT: Also Present
City Attorney Ferre, City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Director of Utilities Hsu,
Assistant to the Director of Utilities Kalscheuer, Administrative Technician Yang, Assistant Director
of Water Operations Anderson, Assistant Director of Electrical Operations Ramirez, Assistant
Director of Resource Management Tang, Electric Engineer Langit, Information Systems Staff Graf -
Gaynor and Morningstar, Consultant Suzanne Avila, Deputy City Clerk.Toscano, City Clerk
Mendoza.
Public Participation Pub Part
None. None
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items 11-A and Il -F, were approved by motion of Con Cal
Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Chairperson Hardison, and unanimously carried with the Approved
exception of item II -F, which was considered under the Special Call portion of the Agenda.
A. The minutes of the regular meeting of March 24, 2003, were approved as written. Min appvd
B. Authorization was given to staff, on behalf of the Azusa Light and Water, to release the joint Info System
Azusa/Colton Customer Information System Request for Proposal/Qualifications (CIS RFP/C) CIS RFP/Q
document on or by May 30, 2003 and solicit proposals from qualified information system
vendors.
C. Specifications for trailer mounted diesel generator were adopted and authorization was given Diesel
'to advertise for bids. Generator
D. Authorization was given to waive formal Request for Proposal process and approve Fulbright &
Consulting Services Contract with Fulbright & Jaworski as bond and disclosure counsel for Jaworski
upcoming revenue bond issuance and 1993 Series Water Revenue bond refunding. Bond Cncl
E. Approval was given to add $10,000 to the contract amount of Wren & Associates for Wren &
inspection services on project W-183, Northern Transmission Line. Assoc.
SPECIAL CALL ITEM. Spec Call
SPECIAL CALL ITEMS Special Call
Items
Councilmember Rocha addressed item regarding the Waterline Rehabilitation Construction Doty Bros.
questioning who the other parties were that will be reimbursing the project. Director of Utilities Wtrin Cnst.
Hsu responded stating that the other party is Miller Brewing Company. It was then moved by
Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Councilmember Stanford and unanimously carried to
approve the contract for the construction of 20 -inch Waterline Rehabilitation Construction which
was awarded to Doty Bros. Construction.
Scheduled Items Sched Items
San Gabriel Interpretative Center and U.S. Forest Service Entrance Center Elevations. Interpretative
Center
Ms. Claire Robinson, Sara Easely and other representatives of North East Trees addressed Presentation
Councilmembers detailing the background of their organization as well as some of their design And
accomplishments. They then addressed the San Gabriel Interpretive Center and U.S. Forest Discussion
Service Entrance Center detailing their plans, i.e. plant palette, rock walls, building design, parking
issues, for the area. Lengthy discussion was held between Council, staff, and representatives of
NorthEast Trees regarding plants, maintenance, signage, entryways, e)dts, cost -budget, long range
plans, building design, etc. They then answered questions posed by Councilmembers.
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Chairperson Chagnon and unanimously carried
Motion to
to move forward with the final design and bring back specifications and include a timeline for the
Proceed w/
project.
Project
Assistant City Manager Person presented and detailed the issue of the North End monument sign
North End
and a proposed flag pole near the sign. Lengthy discussion was held between Councilmembers
Monument
and staff regarding the panels on the monuments, size, design, structure, and signage. It was
And flag pole
consensus of Council that "Gateway to the Angeles Forest", not be included on the monument,
but to place the Canyon City on both sides; further, that staff come back with variations of the
monument sign, focus on softening the siding, place "Canyon City" on both sides, and have yucca
and canyons panels. Additional discussion was held regarding the location of the flag pole; funds
were donated by local veterans' groups and they asked that it be placed somewhere in the vicinity
of the monument. It was consensus of Councilmembers that the flag pole issue be discussed with
veterans' groups and be placed somewhere closer to Sierra Madre.
RW Beck's Final Report and Presentation on Telecommunications Feasibility Study was brought RW Beck's
forward for handling at this time. Final Rpt
Teiecomm.
Feas. Study
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Ms. Warner of RW Beck addressed the issue presenting a detailed report on the
Ms. Warner
Tel@communications Feasibility Study which covered the following topics: Study Purpose,
RW Beck
Methodology, Government and Institutional Fiber Network, Internal and External Interest in Online
Report
City Services, Why Municipalities Provide Communications Services, Current Community Use of
Summary
Telecommunication Services, Price—The Primary Telecommunications and Broadband Issue in
Of Findings
Azusa, Buying Intentions, Wholesale vs. Retail, Key Factors to Network Profitability, Revenue
&Alternatives
Opportunity, Financial Results, Summary of Findings, and Alternatives. The Summary of Findings
are as follows:
• There is moderate demand for telecommunications and broadband services with greatest
Findings
interest in cable television.
• The City has the constitutional and statutory authority to provide these services largely free
of regulatory oversight.
• The deployment of a wholesale network is financially viable if a robust set of service
providers can be recruited. This is highly unlikely in the current telecommunications
environment.
• The deployment of a retail fiber network is not financially prudent unless there are
overriding community requirements.
• There is substantial interest in the delivery of selected City services via the internet that
can be accomplished with the constituents' current Internet access.
Deployment of a fiber network for delivery of broadband and telecommunications services is not
recommended at this time.
The Alternative presented are as follows:
Alternatives
There are less costly alternatives that might be investigated to enhance the City's economic
development and quality of life:
• Deployment of a wireless "WIFE" high-speed Internet network (wholesale or retail)
• Limited high-speed data network to serve larger businesses
• Collaboration with other municipalities to create regional wholesale network
• Wiring of Monrovia Nursery Housing Development to provide high-speed Internet as a
starter project
She then answered questions posed by Councilmembers.
It was consensus of Councilmembers to pursue the cost expected for the wireless aspect of Pursue
telecommunications and the services that may be involved. Wireless
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Councilmember Hardison and unanimously Accept Itr
carried to accept Athens Services' letter and commitment in response to the audit conducted by Commitment
MSW Consultants on behalf of the City. Athens Svs
Director of Utilities Hsu and City Attorney Ferre explained that the proposed agreement for Hsu & Ferre
Engineering and Design of the new Distribution Substation with Southern California Edison Comments
Company is a limited agreement and that the parties still remain in dispute on the contractual
terms and conditions of the interconnection service, which if not resolved within a 90 -day period,
Edison shall file all remaining contractual issues at FERC for resolutions.
Moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Chairperson Chagnon and unanimously carried Engr & Dsgn
to approve the Engineering and Design Agreement with SCE for the new distribution substation in Agmt SCE
principle and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement upon the preparation of execution New Sub -
Station
copies.
04/28/03 PAGE THREE
Staff Reports/Communications
Staff Rpts
Customer Service Training and Measure X Follows -Ups. Director of Utilities Hsu addressed the Update on
issue providing an update stating that the staff report contains the recommendations of MEASURE Customer
X along with recommendations from employees. He then answered questions posed by Service
Councilmembers regarding specific areas of customer service. Mayor Madrid requested that Training
seating be provided in the Light and Water building lobby for customers who have to wait.
Assistant Director of Electrical Operations Ramirez address Council presenting and detailing the D. Ramirez
Azusa Light & Water's Electric Division Reliability Report for Years 2001 8.2002. He noted that Update
the City had purchased a reliability software program through American Public Power Association Reliability
created for them under the Deeds program which was intended to be used by small utilities. Report
They took the City of Azusa's electrical data for 2001 & 2002 and created the reliability report.
He detailed the contents of the report which consisted of the following Reliability Index Formula:
System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI), System Average Interruption Duration Index
(SAIM), customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) and Average Service Availability
Index (ASAI). He explained Azusa's data in detail and answered questions posed by
Councilmembers.
Director of Utilities Hsu provided an update on the Yard Waste Barrel Program noting that Update
estimated recovery of the cost of the barrels is five years and savings would be realized from Yard Waste
disposing greater amounts of separated green waste versus paying to have green waste Barrel Pgrm
processed as mixed waste through MRF.
Director of Utilities Hsu presented the update on the FY 2002-2003 Work Plan for Azusa Light and Work Plan
Water noting the new format of the document and that it is our intention to eventually make the Update
information available on the City's Intranet.
Pwr Res Rpt
The Power Resources Division Monthly Report was received and filed.
Proposed
Director of Utilities Hsu reported on proposed legislation SB 888, which is proposing to eliminate SB 888
deregulation, repeal AB 1890. He stated that SCPPA, CMUA, and Northern California Power
Authority are reviewing the bill at this time to see if there are any amendments to be proposed.
Dir Com
Director's Comments
Reschedule
Director of Utilities Hsu requested that the May Utility Board Meeting be moved to another date May Mtg
in May due to the regular meeting falling on Memorial Day. He stated that he needed to make a 5/21/03
presentation on the Budget as well as a five year financial projection and implementation of debt
service they will be incurring by issuing bonds. It was consensus of Council that the date be
moved to the 21 s' of May or the June 3`d. (May 215' was selected at a later time)
Discussion
Discussion was held regarding not having a meeting in the month of August. It was suggested August
that the Utility Board meeting in August be cancelled as well as the last Council meeting. Further, Meetings
if Utility Board business arose it could be held on the second Monday in August.
SCPPA
Discussion was also held regarding upcoming SCPPA and APPA seminar dates. The SCPPA &APPA
seminar will be held from May 29' -May 31'. The APPA seminar will be held in Nashville from Mtgs
June 15d' -June 18'.
CITY OF AZUSA
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE AZUSA
UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2003 - 6:30 P.M.
The Utility Board Members of the City of Azusa met in regular session, at the above date and time
in the Azusa Light and Water Department Conference Room, located at 729 N. Azusa Avenue,
Azusa, California.
Chairperson Chagnon called the meeting to order.
Call to Order
ROLL CALL
Roll Call
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD,ROCHA, CHAGNON, MADRID
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ALSO PRESENT:
Also Present
City Manager Cole, Assistant City Manager Person, Director of Utilities Hsu, Assistant to the
Director of Utilities Kalscheuer, Administrative Technician Yang, Assistant Director of Water
Operations Anderson, Director of Park Planning and Development Noriega, Consultant Suzanne
Avila, Deputy City Clerk Toscano, City Clerk Mendoza.
Pub Part
Public Participation
None
None.
The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items Il -A and 11-F, were approved by motion of Consent
Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Chairperson Hardison, and unanimously* carried. Calendar
Approved
A. The minutes of the regular meeting of February 24, 2003, were approved as written.
Min appvd
B. Formal Request for Qualification process was waived for the selection of financial Advisor for
upcoming Bond Financing and approval was given to contract with C.M. de Crinis &Co., Inc. C.M. de
as Financial Adviser. Crinis &
Financial
Advisor
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IVC. Formal bidding procedures were waived and authorization was given to purchase a copier Purchase
from Lanier Worldwide, Inc. at a cost of $12,615.44, plus sales tax. Lanier copier
D. Authorization was given to amend Blanket Purchase Order issued to Bristol Babcock, Inc. in Amend Bkt
the amount of $20,000.00, for fiscal year ending June 30, 2003. PO Bristol
E. Approval was given to authorize a purchase order to Ryerson, Master and Associates, in the PO Ryerson,
amount of $53,100.00, for additional consulting services on EPA mandated Water System Master &
Vulnerability Assessment. Assoc.
Construction contract with Robert Brkich Construction Corporation was approved in the Constr. Cntrt
amount of $100,000, to complete the installation of Pipeline B for Wells 1 I and 12. Robert Brkich
Scheduled Items
Moved by Councilmember Rocha, seconded by Chairperson Chagnon and unanimously carried to
approve the DRIP Rebate Program with the amendment that "residents eligible to receive rebate
of up to $1,400 not $1,500".
Discussion was held regarding item "Consultant Report Regarding Athens Services". CityManager
Cole advised that representative of Athens Services have requested a meeting with staff to discuss
the issue. It was consensus of Councilmembers to continue the item to the next Utility Board
Meeting of April 28, 2003.
Staff Reports/Communications
Sched Items
DRIP Rebate
Program
approved
Dis Rpt on
Athens
Continued
4/28 mtg
Staff Rpts
Ms. Suzanne Avila, Consultant, provided an update on the San Gabriel River Projects, which S. Avila
included the Forest Gateway Interpretive Center, Azusa Canyon River Park, Rio San Gabriel Bike Comments
Path Extension and the San Gabriel Canyon Spreading Basins.
Chairperson Chagnon requested that she be provided with the budget and all that it entails for Chagnon
each project and suggested that funds not be added to the project as it progresses. City Comments
Manager Cole noted that the project may be done in phases and presented the Angeles National
Forest Gateway Interpretive Center Construction Budget and Cost Estimate.
Ms. Avila then presented the new renderings of the Interpretive Center design for discussion. It S. Avila
was consensus of Councilmembers that the main building be moved towards where the restroom Comments
is located and the restroom be moved nearer to the parking lot.
Director of Utilities Hsu addressed the Status of Projects in the Power Resources Division Monthly
Dir of Util
Report stating that most of them are on-going; he highlighted the Renewable Energy noting that
Pwr Res
they are using the wind -power project to supplement the City's obligation to renew energy. He
Monthly
stated that he will prepare a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) and answered questions posed
Rpt
by Councilmembers. He then responded to questions posed regarding the Intervention and
Renewable
Protest of New Edison's Distribution Service Charges.
Energy
Director of Utilities Hsu detailed information item regarding the notice legally required to be sent Dir of Util
to jurisdictions served by Azusa water when water to be serviced exceed a California Department Notice
of Health Services action level. Discussion was held regarding the Issue. It was consensus of Require
Councilmembers that the letter be revised to include comments suggested by Councilmembers. Well No. 10
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Director of Utilities Hsu provided an update on the painting of the wrought Iron fence at the Update
Transit Yard stating that the cost is included in the next fiscal year budget. Paint fence
Assistant to the Director of Utilities Kalscheuer provided an update on the Telecommunications Update
Feasibility Study stating that they are in the final stages of the Feasibility Study and will be making Telecom -
final comments to the consultant by the beginhing of April and will be receiving a final report in communi-
middle April which will allow staff to schedule a presentation on April 28`h. Director of Utilities cations.
Hsu proposed that the presentation be set in a workshop setting after the regular Utility Board
meeting.
Directors' Comments Dir Com
Chairperson Chagnon suggested that staff take a look at the Utility's financial projection with Chagnon
questions such as: what the Board wants as minimum reserves, what the policy should be for Comments
the amount of money that is given to the General Fund, and what type of items should the Utility
Department budget underwrite. Utilities Director Hsu responded stating that when he presents
the financial projection for the next year he will include Chairperson Chagnon's recommendations.
An item of subsequent need arose, and it was moved by Councilmember Stanford, seconded by Item of
Chairperson Chagnon and unanimously carried to agendize it as follows: Closed Session item, Subsequent
Personnel Matter, Government Code Section 54957. Title: Chief Information Officer. Need
It was consensus of Councilmembers to recess to Closed Session to discuss the following: Closed Sess
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)) Simich
City of Azusa v. Simich, Case No. Los Angeles Superior Court No. KC041085.
Personnel Matter - Government Code Section 54957. CIO
Title: Chief Information Officer.
The City Councilmembers recessed at: 8:45 p.m. and reconvened at 9:19 p.m. There was no Recess
reportable action taken in Closed Session. Reconvene
It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn. Adjourn
TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 9:20 P.M.
SECRETARY
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 03-C29.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: . JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES �✓
DATE: APRIL 28, 2003
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE RELEASE OF THE AZUSA/COLTON CUSTOMER INFORMATION
SYSTEM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS/QUALIFICATIONS DOCUMENT AND
SOLICIT RESPONSES FROM QUALIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS VENDORS.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Utility Board/City Council authorize staff, on behalf of Azusa Light
& Water, to release the joint Azusa/Colton Customer Information System Request for Proposal
/ Qualifications (CIS RFP/Q) document on or by May 30, 2003 and solicit proposals from
qualified information system vendors.
BACKGROUND
At the February 24, 2003 meeting of the Utility Board/City Council, staff presented a report on
the discontinuance of technical support for the Department's Hewlett Packard 3000
(minicomputer) effective December 2006. This announcement has business critical impacts
on Azusa Light & Water's ability to maintain its in-house Customer Information System (CIS)
in Its current status. Since Azusa and Colton Public Utilities (City of Colton) share hardware
and software, a joint investigative process was developed and implemented. Given the multi-
year lead time needed to implement CIS solutions, staff members from both utilities have
been working together on developing a set of CIS functional specifications, contacting
prospective information systems vendors and writing a Request for Proposals/Qualifications.
The proposed release date for the RFP/Q is May 30, 2003; the date was selected to
correspond with CIS Conference in Nashville. Three staff members from Azusa (and three
from Colton) will be attending the Conference (May 31"— June 31d) to see the major CIS
systems and distribute the RFP/Q. Azusa Light & Water will be sending Karen Vanca, Margaret
Delano, and Kevin Morningstar.
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As noted above, the document was jointly developed by staff from both Cities. It is
anticipated that the Colton City Council will take similar action authorizing the RFP/Q's release
on behalf of their utility.
Copies of the RFP/Q are available for review by Board Members upon request. Staff expects
to have the next update for the Utility Board/City Council in September 2003.
FISCAL IMPACT
The RFP/Q is being released as part of investigative process to determine the best CIS option
for Azusa. No fiscal impact is directly linked to the release of the RFP/Q. The RFP/Q process
impacts the study of two (out of four) options relating to the possible replacement of the
current CIS solution. Future fiscal impacts will be significant; cost estimates and fiscal timing
should be known by August/September 2003.
Prepared by: Kevin Morningstar, Information Systems Manager
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CONSENT CALENDAR
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIESK�r/
DATE: APRIL 28, 2003 P
SUBJECT: SELECTION OF BOND COUNSEL AND DISCLOSURE COUNSEL FOR
UPCOMING BOND FINANCING
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Azusa Utility Board/City Council waive formal Request for Proposal
process and approve Consulting Services Contract with Fulbright & Jaworski as bond counsel
and disclosure counsel for the upcoming electric revenue bond issuance and 1993 Series
Water Revenue bond refunding.
BACKGROUND
Azusa Light & Water is about to issue revenue bonds to finance the construction of Azusa's
second electric substation and it is also in the process of refinancing 1993 Series Water
Revenue bonds, close to $30 million in total.
Staff formed a working committee consisting of City Treasurer, Interim Finance Director,
Assistant Utilities Director of Resource Planning, Senior Electrical Engineer, Financial Advisor,
and the Senior Accountant of Redevelopment Department. The working committee solicited
proposals from two law firms that the committee has working knowledge of or is familiar
with. After careful evaluation of the respective proposals the working committee
recommended Fulbright & Jaworski to be the Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel. One
attribute that Fulbright & Jaworski brings to this project is Its familiarity with Azusa's electric
utility respecting financing activities through Azusa's joint project financings under Southern
California Public Power Authority, the latest one being the refunding of San Juan Power Project
2002 Refunding Series B consummated In October 2002.
The scope of services provided by the Bond Counsel includes assisting Azusa to sell and issue
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the above mentioned revenue bond documents. To the extent necessary, they will prepare
resolutions, ordinances, trust agreement, and security agreements; they will also prepare or
review agreements for any credit support facility, escrow deposit, trustee, paying agent or
registrar, and will discuss and comment on such agreements with the City's Financial Advisor
upon any aspects of the transaction related to its role as Bond Counsel.
As Disclosure Counsel they will draft the preliminary official statement and the final official
statement to be used in connection with the offering of the revenue bonds, including the
summaries of the basic financing documents for inclusion therein. They will also render an
opinion as to the adequacy of the disclosure document to the underwriter.
FISCAL IMPACT
Costs of the proposed consulting services range from $105,000 to $165,000 plus $1,000
out-of-pocket expenses, depending on the final structure and sequence of financing. The
lower fee represents a single series for electric and water, but with electric's taxable bonds in
separate series under the same issuance; the higher fee represents separate issuance of
electric revenue bonds (taxable and tax exempt) and water refunding bonds. Fees will be
reimbursed from the bond proceeds, hence no fiscal impact to the operating budget.
Prepared by: J. Hsu
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CONSENT CALENDAR
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
DATE: APRIL 28, 2003
SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE CONTRACT OF WREN & ASSOCIATES FOR
INSPECTION ON W-183, NORTHERN TRANSMISSION LINE
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Utility Board/City Council approve the addition of $10,000 to the
contract amount of Wren &Associates for inspection services on project W-183.
BACKGROUND
Project W-183, the Northern Transmission Line, is due to be completed by May 20, 2003.
However, due to protracted negotiations with the various entities along the pipeline alignment
for easements and licenses to install the pipeline, the project has moved more slowly than
anticipated, and more inspection time than anticipated has been necessary to assure the
proper installation of the pipeline. The base contract for $40,000 for inspection services for
this project was approved in September, 2002. As this project is being funded by a third
parry, the cost of inspection is an expense that will be reimbursed to the City by that third
party once the total inspection cost is finalized.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal Impact of this payment is zero because the final inspection cost will be reimbursed
by the third party upon completion of Project W-183.
Prepared by:
Chet Anderson, Assistant Director- Water Operations
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CONSENT CALENDAR
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES — , /
DATE: APRIL 28, 2003 j�
SUBJECT: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECT W-184, GLADSTONE STREET
20 -INCH WATERLINE REHABILITATION PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Utility Board/City Council approve the award of contract to Doty
Bros. Construction for the construction of Project W-184, 20 -inch Waterline Rehabilitation.
BACKGROUND
The Water Division intends to pump Well No. 10 to supply water to the southerly portions of
the Azusa Light & Water service area water system, south of the 210 Freeway. The existing
20 -inch pipeline in Gladstone from Well No. 10 is over 75 years old and requires relining to
ensure that it will not leak when placed in service on a continuous basis. Doty Bros.' Bid for
the construction of the project is $1,051,720.66. The bids of the second and third low
bidders were ARB Inc., $1,284,855.00, and Valverde Construction, $1,383,085.00 . Bids were
publicly opened April 21, 2003.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal impact of the project is negligible as the construction cost of the project will be
reimbursed by other parties.
Prepared by:
Chet Anderson, Assistant Director of Water Operations
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HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
DATE: APRIL 28, 2003
SUBJECT: SAN GABRIEL INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND U.S. FOREST SERVICE ENTRANCE
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broadband telecommunications opportunities:
• Government and Institutional Fiber Network
■ Wholesale telecommunications and broadband services
• Retail telecommunications and broadband services
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Each of the three phases considered the following:
. Utilization of existing fiber
. Needs of potential users
. Network analysis
. Market potential (demand)
■ Financial analysis
. Conclusions and recommendations
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• Existing infrastructure meets current and near-term needs
■ Current network can support initial video conferencing and VolP
• Training on existing capabilities would be beneficial
■ School District is interested in fiber capability but needs
key issues to be addressed
■ Coverage of schools outside of City limits
■ Preference for single provider
■ Maintenance of E -Rate funding
■ City network coverage of schools not supported on
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These services can be provided with or without a broadband network.
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ana broadband services vary widely:
• Broadband services not currently available
• Dissatisfaction with service or prices
■ Constituent desire for more choice of vendors
• Positioning of community for economic development
• Increased quality of life
■ Desire for new revenue sources
How a City evaluates telecommunications
opportunities depends on what is important to the City.
Key Findings:
• There is little local voice telephone competition
• High speed Internet is available and used
24% of businesses
. 21 % of residences
Total subscription television use is lower than national average -
Subscription Television Penetration
The single most important criteria in selecting a
telecommunications or broadband service provider
for both business and residential constituents
The factor providing the greatest dissatisfaction with current
vendors:
% Less than Completely Satisfied
A successful competitive provider in Azusa
would need to provide substantial price discounts.
Azusa constituents have a moderate willingness to purchase
competitive services at discounted prices.
The City would be chosen as provider by 35-55% of
these customers.
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■ City funds the entire capital requirement
■ Higher investment and higher revenue to the City
. City has full responsibility and control over service
marketing
■ Wholesale — The City builds the network and sells
access over it to one or more third -party providers
■ Service Providers provide some of the capital
. Lower investment and lower revenue to the City
■ Success dependent on Service Providers' retail sales
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For any entity building a telecommunications
distribution network:
. The more services sold over the same fiber
connection, the greater the profit
• Traditional local voice telephone service requires
significant additional capital and operations
expenditure
• Failure to achieve anticipated demand is the greatest
profitability problem
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Total 10 Year Gross Revenue for the City of Azusa
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services is a long-term investment.
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in the next two years to enable realization of Net Income EM
potential for wholesale service.
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with greatest interest in cable television. vivauuanu services
■ The City has the constitutional and statutory authority to provide these
services largely free of regulatory oversight.
• The deployment of a wholesale network is financially viable if a robust set of
service providers can be recruited. This is highly unlikely in the current
telecommunications environment.
■ The deployment of a retail network is not financially prudent unless there are
overriding community requirements.
■ There is substantial interest in the delivery of selected City services via the
Internet that can be accomplished with the constituents' current Internet
access.
Deployment of a fiber network for delivery of broadband
and telecommunications services is not recommended at
this time.
neve are less costly alternatives tnat mignt be
investigated to enhance the City's economic
development and quality of life:
• Deployment of a wireless "WiFi" high-speed Internet
network (wholesale or retail)
• Limited high-speed data network to serve larger businesses
• Collaboration with other municipalities to create regional
wholesale network
• Wiring of Monrovia Nursery Housing Development to
provide high-speed Internet as a starter project
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broadband telecommunications opportunities:
• Government and Institutional Fiber Network
• Wholesale telecommunications and broadband services
• Retail telecommunications and broadband services
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Each of the three phases considered the following:
. Utilization of existing fiber
. Needs of potential users
. Network analysis
. Market potential (demand)
. Financial analysis
■ Conclusions and recommendations
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Existing infrastructure meets current and near-term needs
Current network can support initial video conferencing and VolP
Training on existing capabilities would be beneficial
School District is interested in fiber capability but needs
key issues to be addressed
■ Coverage of schools outside of City limits
. Preference for single provider
. Maintenance of E -Rate funding
• City network coverage of schools not supported on
financials alone
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These services can be provided with or without a broadband network.
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and broadband services vary widely:
Broadband services not currently available
Dissatisfaction with service or prices
Constituent desire for more choice of vendors
• Positioning of community for economic development
• Increased quality of life
• Desire for new revenue sources
How a City evaluates telecommunications
opportunities depends on what is important to the City.
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Key Findings:
• There is little local voice telephone competition
• High speed Internet is available and used
. 24% of businesses
. 21 % of residences
Total subscription television use is lower than national average
Subscription Television Penetration
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The single most important criteria in selecting a
telecommunications or broadband service provider
for both business and residential constituents
The factor providing the greatest dissatisfaction with current
vendors:
% Less than Completely Satisfied
A successful competitive provider in Azusa
would need to provide substantial price discounts.
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Azusa constituents have a moderate willingness to purchase
competitive services at discounted prices.
The City would be chosen as provider by 35-55% of
these customers.
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. City funds the entire capital requirement
. Higher investment and higher revenue to the City
. City has full responsibility and control over service
marketing
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access over it to one or more third -party providers
. Service Providers provide some of the capital
. Lower investment and lower revenue to the City
. Success dependent on Service Providers' retail sales
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For any entity building a telecommunications
distribution network:
. The more services sold over the same fiber
connection, the greater the profit
. Traditional local voice telephone service requires
significant additional capital and operations
expenditure
• Failure to achieve anticipated demand is the greatest
profitability problem
Total 10 Year Gross Revenue for the City of Azusa
Assumes availability of Service Providers
Retail revenue differs from wholesale revenue due to
share of market attained and proportion of retail
revenue realized by the wholesale network provider.
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Provisioning retail telecommunications and broadband
services is a long-term investment.
Assumes availability of Service Pmviders
It is unlikely that sufficient service providers will be located
in the next two years to enable realization of Net Income j
potential for wholesale service.
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with greatest interest in cable television.
■ The City has the constitutional and statutory authority to provide these
services largely free of regulatory oversight.
• The deployment of a wholesale network is financially viable if a robust set of
service providers can be recruited. This is highly unlikely in the current
telecommunications environment.
• The deployment of a retail network is not financially prudent unless there are
overriding community requirements.
• There is substantial interest in the delivery of selected City services via the
Internet that can be accomplished with the constituents' current Internet
access.
Deployment of a fiber network for delivery of broadband
and telecommunications services is not recommended at
this time.
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nere are less cosuy alternatives tnat might be
investigated to enhance the City's economic
development and quality of life:
Deployment of a wireless "WiFi" high-speed Internet
network (wholesale or retail)
• Limited high-speed data network to serve larger businesses
• Collaboration with other municipalities to create regional
wholesale network
• Wiring of Monrovia Nursery Housing Development to
provide high-speed Internet as a starter project
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AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
DATE: APRIL 28, 2003
SUBJECT: MSW CONSULTANTS AUDIT OF ATHENS SERVICES' DISPOSAL REPORTS
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Azusa Utility Board/City Council accept Athens Services' letter and
commitment in response to the audit conducted by MSW Consultants on behalf of the City.
BACKGROUND
On March 24, 2003, the Utility Board continued consideration of a set of recommendations
made by MSW Consultants and upheld by staff regarding Athens Services' disposal reporting
practices. This item was continued in order to allow Athens more time to respond to the
March 24 recommendations, which are restated below for your convenience:
1. Require Athens Services to use sequentially numbered forms to prepare Weighmaster
Certificates for all loads collected in the City and received at the Material Recovery
Facility (MRF).
2. Require Athens Services to periodically provide "tare only" Weighmaster Certificates
documenting the tare weight of its vehicles.
3. Require Athens to provide the City with a monthly list of the loads it collects in the
City and delivers to its MRF, which includes the transaction number, date, time, truck
number, route, and driver, as well as the gross, tare and net weight of each load.
4. Require Athens to provide explanation as to how they will avoid hauling loads In
excess of gross vehicle weight ratings of their trucks.
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Since the March Utility Board meeting, representatives of Athens Services met with the City
Manager and Director of Utilities to discuss each recommendation. Agreement was reached
between the City and Athens on modifications to the recommendations and these are set
forth in the attached letter and are summarized below:
Athens may keep an electronic Weighmaster Certificate for each load received at the
Material Recovery Facility (MRF).
2. Athens will provide "tare only" Weighmaster Certificates documenting the tare weight
of its vehicles only when a new truck is added to a City of Azusa route.
3. Athens will provide the City with a list of the loads it collects in the City and delivers
to its MRF, which includes the transaction number, date, time, truck number, route,
and driver, as well as the gross, tare and net weight of each load, only upon the
request of the City and only when anomalies are detected in the monthly disposal
reports currently provided by Athens to the City.
4. Athens now requires each driver to certify in writing that Athens has a policy against
overweight loads, and failure to comply is grounds for termination. Route Supervisors
will monitor load weights and promptly address overweights with drivers. While
overweight loads may occur from time to time, Athens is confident the number of
instances in the City will be significantly reduced.
Staff is pleased with Athens' replies and commitments to address our concerns, and
recommends that the Utility Board accept Athens' letter.
MSW Consultants' report verified that residential barrel customer tons increased by 8.86%
from 2000-01 to 2001-02. The estimated cost of processing these tons this last year is
about $51,600. MSW Consultants finds, however, that variance in tons collected is within
acceptable limits for a year to year comparison.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact of adopting recommendations. Growth in residential tons increased
costs this last year by over $50,000—if tonnage increase amount holds for term of contract
costs will exceed $500,000. Cost of review by MSW Consultants was $8,900.
Prepared by:
Cary Kalscheuer, Assistant to the Director of Utilities
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April 16, 2003
Joe Hsu
Director of Utilities
City of Azusa
213 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702
RE: Consultant's Report
Dear Joe:
14048 Valley Blv
P.O. Box 600(
City of Industry, CA 9171600(
Fax (626) 330-46E
(626) 336-361-
Joe
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This letter will serve as our response to the recommendations contained in your report to the
Azusa Utility Board/City Council regarding MSW Consultants (MSW) review of the accuracy of
the solid waste tons reported to the City of Azusa (City) by Athens Services (Athens).
MSW reviewed data provided by Athens for approximately 5,628 residential, green waste and
bin refuse loads over a two year period. MSW also compared the City's tonnage statistics to
those for other jurisdictions (as prepared by the California Integrated Waste Management
Board). MSW found the tons reported by Athens as being collected in the City do not appear
unreasonable.
Recommendation #1— Require Athens to use sequentially numbered forms to prepare
weighmaster certificates for all loads collected in the City and received at the Materials
Recovery Facility (MRF).
Athens' computer system at the MRF identifies each incoming load and creates a separate
sequentially numbered weighmaster certificate that is recorded in electronic format, rather than
as a printed receipt. This information is stored in the system and specific certificates may be
printed as needed. For example, MSW randomly selected certain City loads and were provided
certificates for each. Athens believes there are significant advantages to the electronic format
including faster turn around for trucks at the MRF, more flexibility in archiving data and a
positive environmental impact through paper reduction. Accordingly, we do not concur with
your recommendation.
Recommendation 02 — Require Athens to periodically provide "tare only" weighmaster
certificates documenting the tare weights of its vehicles.
The tare weight of every vehicle is recorded in Athens computer system at the MRF. The
aforementioned weighmaster certificates include the gross vehicle weight of every incoming
load, as well as the tare weight of the truck. The tare weight of each vehicle in the City was
reviewed by MSW. They noted that such tare weights were consistently applied, without
exception, for all loads received at the MRF.
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April 16, 2003
Therefore, in response to your recommendation, Athens will provide "tare only" certificates
whenever a new truck is added to a City route. However, we do not contemplate providing
certificates for spares or any other trucks temporarily servicing the City. Please note that
information regarding tare weights of all Athens trucks in the City will be included in the list
described in recommendation #3 below.
Recommendation #3 — Require Athens to provide the City with a monthly list of the loads it
collects in the City and delivers to its MRF, which includes the transaction number, date,
time, truck number, route and driver, as well as the gross, tare and net weight of each load.
The City receives this data summarized on a monthly basis rather than for each load. The
monthly report provides timely data on tons collected by each truck and route and, when
compared to previous monthly reports, can identify seasonal or long term trends. Daily
fluctuations may occur for a variety of reasons, some that may have very little impact on an
entire month. We do not believe reporting the details of each load would be useful to the City on
a regular basis, however Athens agrees to provide such data, upon your reasonable request, when
anomalies are detected in the monthly reports.
Recommendation #d — Require Athens to provide an explanation as to how they will avoid
hauling loads in excess of gross vehicle weight ratings of their trucks.
Athens will comply with your recommendation. Athens now requires that every driver at Athens
must certify in writing he has been advised of Athens policy against overweight loads and
understands that failure to comply with such policy may be grounds for termination. Route
supervisors will monitor load weights and promptly address overweights with the drivers. While -
overweight loads may occur from time to time, Athens is confident the number of instances in
the City will be significantly reduced.
If you have any questions regarding our response, please give Dennis or me a call.
Since ely,
Kevin P. Hanifin`
Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Operating Officer
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AGENDA ITEM
HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
APRIL 28, 2003
APPROVAL OF ENGINEERING AND DESIGN AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR THE NEW DISTRIBUTION SUBSTATION
RECOMMENDATION
It Is recommended that the Utility Board/City Council approve the Engineering and Design
Agreement (Agreement) with Southern California Edison Company (Edison) for the new
distribution substation in principle and authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement upon
the preparation of execution copies which are subject to legal counsel approval and which
must be in accordance with provisions that have been negotiated by the parties.
It is further recommended that the approval of the Agreement be subject to the approval of
the FY 02-03 capital budget amendment for the new substation to be submitted for City
Council approval on May 5, 2003.
BACKGROUND
As a part of the City's new distribution substation project, Edison will need to engineer,
design, and build substantial system upgrade&on Edison's distribution system to
accommodate the new interconnection for City's new substation.
Staff has coordinated with Edison in the past several months to reach agreement on (1) the
method of service, and (2) the contractual terms and conditions of the interconnected
facilities, including cost responsibilities of Edison's upgrades. Recently, staff and Edison have
reached an agreement on the method of service. However, parties still remain in dispute on
the contractual terms and conditions of the interconnection service.
In order to not further delay the engineering, design, and construction of the needed
upgrades by Edison, parties agreed to bifurcate the engineering, design, and construction task
from the contractual negotiations. The proposed Agreement will accomplish this goal as
follows:
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1. The City will provide the necessary funding to Edison for the engineering, design, and
construction of the needed system upgrades.
2. The City and Edison will engage in good faith negotiation for 90 days to resolve the
remaining contractual terms and conditions in dispute. This provision is to be added to
the Agreement by Edison.
If parties cannot reach a final agreement within the 90 -day period, then Edison shall
file all such remaining contractual issues at FERC for resolution. Parties will abide by
the final order by FERC. This process for ultimate resolution of the issues is provided
for in the Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff ("WDAT") which applies to the City and
Edison. This provision is to be added to the Agreement by Edison.
This bifurcated approach is expected to provide more time for parties to negotiate the final
agreement while allowing the interconnection work to proceed without further delay.
FISCAL IMPACT
The estimated funding by the City under the Agreement is approximately $5.5 million for
Edison system upgrades. The City is expected to disburse up to $3.8 million by the end of
June and $1.7 million by the end of October of this year. This expenditure only became known
early this year when Edison required the City to provide upfront payment for Edison system
upgrades.
Staff will submit a capital budget amendment to the FY 02-03 capital budget for the new
substation for City Council consideration and approval at the May 5 City Council meeting.
Said budget amendment will increase the original budget by $5.5 million for the cost of
Edison system upgrades.
Initially, funds will be advanced from the Light Fund available cash reserves to be replenished
by the anticipated bond proceeds later this year.
Prepared by: Bob Tang, Assistant Director Resource Management
Federico Langit, Senior Electrical Engineer
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Southern California Edison Company
FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 5 Original Sheet No. 1
Service Agreement No.
February _, 2003
Joseph F. Hsu
Director of Utilities
Azusa Light and Water
729 N. Azusa Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702
Dear Mr. Hsu:
Azusa intends to construct a substation ("Kirkwall Substation") to serve load within the
City of Azusa ("Azusa'). Azusa submitted a request to SCE for 28 MW of wholesale
Distribution Service in accordance with SCE's Wholesale Distribution Access Tariff
("WDAT") from the ISO Grid at SCE's Rio Hondo Substation to Azusa at a new SCE -
Azusa interconnection at Kirkwall Substation. Azusa requested an in-service date of
February 1, 2004. SCE's provision of wholesale Distribution Service to Azusa will
require FERC acceptance for filing of a WDAT Service Agreement. It is the position of
SCE that such Service will also require FERC acceptance for filing of and an
Interconnection Facilities Agreement ("IFA") between SCE and Azusa,. It is the position
of Azusa that only a WDAT Service Agreement is required in order to ,memorialize the
terms under which SCE would construct Direct Assignment Facilities, Distribution
System Upgrades and any other system facilities, modifications and upgrades required to
provide Distribution Service to Azusa.
Azusagnd SCE have discussed the schedule of activities for int erconnection and
SCE
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informed Azusa -that a-ninterconnection in-service date depends in part on the time
required by SCE to obtain approval from the CPUC to construct interconnection facilities
required to provide Distribution Service and on the procurement of equipment and
material required for construction of facilities required for SCE to provide wholesale
Distribution Service to Azusa. In recognition of the lead-time required to obtain CPUC
approval and to procure equipment and material to construct facilities, Azusa requested
that SCE commence engineering, design and preparation of specifications for
procurement of equipment and material. SCE is willing to commence such work.
Consequently, the parties desire that SCE commence the engineering, design, and
preparation of specifications for procurement of equipment and material as soon as
possible.
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Manager, FERC Rates & Regulation
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The purpose of this letter agreement ("Agreement") is to define the terms and conditions
under which SCE will commence performance of the engineering, design, and
preparation of specifications necessary for SCE to install facilities capable of serving 28
hIW of load and to commence wholesale Distribution Service to Azusa on February 1,
2004. The parties, therefore, agree as follows:
1. Upon execution of this Agreement, SCE will commence engineering, design, and
preparation of specifications for the interconnection facilities required to provide
Distribution Service to Azusa. Such engineering and design will include an
estimated in-service date on which SCE would be able to commence providing Deleted: I
Distribution Service to Azusa. _
2. Azusa will pay all of SCE's charges and expenses incurred for engineering,
design, and preparation of specifications for the interconnection facilities. Such
charges and expenses shall include, without limitation, SCE's costs of its
employees and contractors including related overheads, specifically connected to
the engineering, design andrppe aration of specifications for the interconnection
facilities, Such charges and expenses are estimated to be $200,000.
3. Azusa shall initially pay to SCE a deposit of $200,000 for SCE to commence
work under the terms of this Agreement. SCE shall notify Azusa in writing
within a reasonable time if SCE learns that charges and expenses are likely to
exceed such amount. In such notification, SCE shall specify the additional
amount required to be paid by Azusa for SCE to continue work under the terms of
this Agreement. Azusa shall pay such additional deposit amount within 30
calendar days of SCE's notification. If such payment is not received by SCE
within the stated time period, this Agreement shall terminate immediately upon
written notice by SCE. Upon execution of this Agreement, SCE shall provide
written monthly progress reports to Azusa regarding the work performed and the
amounts expended against the $200,000 deposit. If the total amount of charges
and expenses are less than $200.000, SCE shall refund to Azusa any amounts that
of any deposit or the need for any additional deposit shall be resolved pursuant to Deleted:
the dispute resolution process set forth in the WDAT_
4. SCE and Azusa intend to enter into a WDAT Service Agreement and
interconnection facilities agreement that will state terms for Azusa's payment of
SCE's costs incurred for performing the work included in this Agreement. SCE
desires to also have the parties enter into an interconnection facilities agreement
in connection with said work However, it is the position of Azusa that such an
agreement is not required and is not appropriate. The WDAT Service Agreement,
and an interconnection facilities agreement if ultimately determined to be
necessary. Such agreements would, upon effectiveness, supersede this Agreement.
Azusa's deposits under the terms of this Agreement, including any additional
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FERC Electric Tariff, First Revised Volume No. 5 Original Sheet No. 3
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deposit amount pursuant to Section 3 above, would be credited to the amount due
under the terms of the WDAT Service Agreement and an interconnection
facilities agreement if such an agreement is determined to be necessary.
5. SCE and Azusa are entering into this Agreement in order to expedite engineering,
design, and preparation of specifications. SCE does not warrant that such work
will be completed by any specific date, and SCE shall not be liable for any cost or
damage incurred by Azusa because of any delay in the completion of the
interconnection facilities or distribution system upgrades. SCE shall use
commercially reasonable efforts to achieve completion of work in order to
complete construction by February 1, 2004.
6. Subject to Section 7 below, this Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest of (i)
written notice from SCE to Azusa in accordance with Section 3, (ii) the effective
date of the WDAT Service Agreement as defined in the WDAT Service
Agreement; or (iii) written notice from Azusa to SCE at any time. Azusa shall
have the right to terminate this Agreement at its sole discretion; in such event,
termination will become effective two business days after receipt by SCE of
termination notice. Upon receipt by SCE of the termination notice. SCE shall Deleted:
cease all work and shall cease incurrine any further charges or expenses. , .".-
7. Azusa's obligations to pay charges and expenses incurred or irrevocably
committed to be incurred pursuant to Section 2 above will survive termination of
this Agreement, except insofar as payment of such charges and expenses is
provided for in a WDAT Service Agreement and interconnection facilities
agreement that is accepted for filing by the FERC and becomes effective. In the
event of termination in the absence of such effective WDAT Service Agreement
and interconnection facilities agreement, SCE shall send an accounting to Azusa
of all such charges and expenses within 60 days from the date of termination.
8. Azusa shall at all times indemnify, defend, and save SCE harmless from any and
all damages, losses, claims (including claims and actions relating to injury to or
death of any person or damage to property), demands, suits, recoveries, costs and
expenses, court costs, attorney fees, and all other obligations by or to third parties,
arising out of or resulting from SCE's performance of its obligations under this
Agreement, except in cases of negligence or intentional wrongdoing by SCE.
9. In the event of the occurrence of an Uncontrollable Force which prevents a party
from performing any of its obligations under this Agreement, such party shall (i)
immediately notify the other party in writing of the occurrence of such
Uncontrollable Force, (ii) not be entitled to suspend performance in any greater
scope or longer duration than is required by the Uncontrollable Force, (iii) use its
best efforts to mitigate the effects of such uncontrollable Force, remedy its
inability to perform, and resume full performance hereunder, (iv) keep the other
party apprised of such efforts on a continual basis and (v) provide written notice
of the resumption of performance hereunder. Notwithstanding any of the
foregoing, the settlement of any strike, lockout, or labor dispute constituting an
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Uncontrollable Force shall be within the sole discretion of the party involved in
such strike, lockout, or labor dispute and the requirement that a party must use its
best efforts to remedy the cause of the Uncontrollable Force and mitigate its
effects and resume full performance hereunder shall not apply to strikes, lockouts,
or labor disputes. No party will be considered in default as to any obligation
under this Agreement if prevented from fulfilling the obligation due to the
occurrence of an Uncontrollable Force. For purposes of this Agreement, an
Uncontrollable Force shall be any act of God, labor disturbance, act of the public
enemy, war, insurrection, riot, fire, story flood, earthquake, explosion, any
curtailment, order, regulation or restriction imposed by governmental military or
lawfully established civilian authorities or any other cause beyond the reasonable
control of the party which could not be avoided through the exercise of prudent
Azusa practice. .
10. This Agreement constitutes the complete and final expression of the agreement
between the parties and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the
terms of their agreement which supersedes all prior and contemporaneous offers,
promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications, and other
agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject matter of
this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be deemed to
require SCE or Azusa to enter into any other agreement, including without
limitation a WDAT Service Agreement or interconnection facilities agreement.
11. Any waiver at any time by either party of its rights with respect to a default under
this Agreement, or with respect to any other matter arising from this Agreement,
shall not be deemed a waiver with respect to any subsequent default or other
matter arising in connection therewith. Any delay, with the exception of the
statutory period of limitation in assessing or enforcing any right, shall not be
deemed a waiver of such right.
12. The covenants, obligations, and liabilities of the parties are intended to be several
and not joint or collective, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall ever be
construed to create an association, joint venture, trust or partnership, or to impose
a trust or partnership covenant, obligation, or liability on or with regard to either
party. Each party shall be individually responsible for its own covenants,
obligations, and liabilities as provided in this Agreement. Neither party shall be
under the control of the other party. Neither party shall be the agent of or have a
right or power to bind the other party without such other party's express written
consent.
13. The parties do not intend to create rights in, or to grant remedies to, any third
party as a beneficiary either of this Agreement or of any duty, covenant,
obligation, or undertaking established herein.
14. This Agreement shall be interpreted, governed by and construed under the laws of
the State of California, without regard to the principles of conflict of laws thereof,
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Manager, FERC Rates & Regulation
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or the laws of the United States, as applicable, as if executed and to be performed
wholly within the United States.
15. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their successors and
assigns. No parry shall assign this Agreement without the other party's prior
written consent.
16. Ambiguities or uncertainties in the wording of this Agreement shall not be
construed for or against any party, but shall be construed in the manner that most
accurately reflects the parties' intent as of the date they executed this Agreement.
17. SCE will maintain records and accounts of all costs incurred in sufficient detail to
allow verification of all costs incurred, including, but not limited to, labor and
associated labor costs, material and supplies, outside services, and administrative
and general expenses. Azusa shall have the right to audit SCE's records as
necessary and as appropriate in order to verify costs incurred by SCE. Any audit
requested by Azusa shall be completed, and written notice of any audit dispute
provided to SCE's representative, within one hundred eighty (180) days following
receipt by Azusa of SCE's notification of the final costs.
18. This Agreement shall be subject to acceptance for filing by the FERC. SCE shall
file this Agreement for acceptance by the FERC, and Azusa shall support
acceptance of this Agreement as filed, including waiver of any necessary filing
and notice requirements. Such support shall include a written statement of
concurrence with such filing, if requested by SCE.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
A. L. Grant
Vice President
ACCEPTED AND AGREED to this day of 2003
CITY OF AZUSA
Name: Joseph F. Hsu
Director of Utilities, Azusa Light and Water
Issued by: James A. Cuillier,
Manager, FERC Rates & Regulation
Issued on: Effective:
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INFORMATIONAL ITEM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
DATE: APRIL 28, 2003
SUBJECT: CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING AND MEASURE -X FOLLOW-UPS
RECOMMENDATION
None.
BACKGROUND
Azusa Light & Water achieved high marks from customers during a survey conducted in the
fall of 2002. The combined Excellent and Good rating was 95%. According to Satisfaction
Development Systems, the firm conducting the survey, customer loyalty comes from
customers who feel they receive excellent service.
In our efforts to continuously improve, Azusa Light & Water contracted with MEASURE -X to
provide customer service training for all field employees, aiming at customer issues they face.
The training consisted of two half day sessions and will be followed up in three months with
one half day workshop and the last workshop three months after that. Later in the year,
MEASURE -X will conduct a similar training for office personnel, targeting their customer
contact areas. Part of the process was to seek ideas for improving service from field
employees. This list, along with MEASURE -X recommendations and the results of a brief
telephone follow-up of recent.field visits on customer property, was included in the report.
All Assistant Directors with field employees reporting to them met and went over the report.
Attached Is a list of 35 employee ideas out of the 56 total that the Assistant Directors agreed
could be implemented with no additional cost and six of the ten MEASURE -X
recommendations. Several of the remaining ideas and recommendations were duplicated on
the list.
The next step is to meet with employees and share the report results and the solution list.
Improving service will be the responsibility of everyone, as noted on the list.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Prepared by: Karen Vanca, Assistant Director of Customer Care and Solutions 034
SUMMARY OF AZUSA LIGHT & WATER EMPLOYEE IDEAS THROUGH BRAINSTORMING SESSIONS
How To Improve The Experience For Both New And Existing Customers
Employee Suggestions
Solutions
Target Completed
Responsible Date Date
1. Reassure customer that there will be no charge
1. Follow these and bring good attitudes
Employees.
Now
or cost involved in meter change -out.
to work.
2. Smile.
3. Explain that we are not Edison.
2. Put posters up in visible locations to
Assistant Directors
5/1/03
4. Be agreeable.
remind employees.
5. Let customer out of service know the time
frame of expected work being done, and what and
why it is being done.
6. Explain who is doing the work.
7. Let the customer know the City cares about
their needs.
8. Work with the customer to resolve the situation.
9. Have a positive attitude!
10. Be courteous.
11. Follow-up on service problem.
12. Leave door hanger saying you were here and
why.
13. Be on time.
14. Be honest.
15. Assure customers that service will be returned
to normal ASAP.
16. Park truck in customer's view.
17. Don't pass the buck!
18. State name and business - greeting.
19. Assure services will be returned to normal as
soon as possible.
Better inter -departmental communication; relay
Contact City operator and request all
TK. Vanca
4/15/03
Messages quicker.
Calls for AL&W go to ext. 5225.
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Bilingual training aids for field employees.
1. Quiz field employees for types of
K. Vanca via
6/1/03
questions customers ask and information
R. Scholes
employees need to provide.
2. Create "cheat" sheets and laminate
them for field employees.
Have proper information before dealing with
include more information on work
K. Vanca
4/15/03
customers.
orders including phone number, if
English or Spanish-speaking customer
(if information available); write legibly.
Neat and proper attire.
Monitor employee dress for neatness
Assistant Directors
4/15/03
and proper attire.
Customer education.
Send monthly bill inserts to educate
K. Vanca and
Ongoing
In
customers about their utility.
M. Quiroz
process
Water certification training, work-
Assistant Directors
Ongoing
More training.
related training, customer service
training will be provided periodically.
Be on time - to work and to customer
Pay attention to time - it shows respect
Employees.
Now
appointments.
to others.
Management to
monitor.
Complete work orders in a timely manner.
1. A sample of work orders and service
Lead - D. Ramirez
9/1/03
orders will be tracked through the office
process and hang-ups will be identified.
2. A combined work order/service order
will be created for electric.
Mandatory access for customer requested shut-off
When customers call, CSRs will give
K. Vanca
4/15/03
customer a window of time for the shut-
or tum -ons.
off or turn -on and request the customer
to make access to the meter available.
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Update customer numbers
As customers call, update their phone
K. Vanca
ongoing
numbers.
Get rid of audex answering system - voice mail.
This is out of our control. It is a City
N/A
N/A
system and is efficient if set up properly.
This will not be changed.
Setup a payment arrangement system that keeps
We do this but when customers break
N/A
N/A
the lights and water on.
their promise, service must be
discontinued.
Brochure explaining customer's responsibility in
This is in the new Customer Guidebook.
K. Vanca
Done.
monitoring their own consumption.
Customer education about water and conservation.
This is in the new Customer Guidebook.
K. Vanca
Done.
Seminars available to ALL field personnel to
This began with Measure -X training.
Assistant Directors
enhance communications with customer and office
Other training will be offered
employees.
periodically.
Comparison rate schedule to all customers for cost
This has been a bill message and insert
K. Vanca
Done.
of other utilities in the area.
and is also on the Azusa Light & Water
web site.
MEASUREA RECOMMENDATIONS
Co -creation of goals with staff.
Involve staff in identifying a couple of
Assistant Directors
8/1/03
ideas we wish to implement. Establish
specific goals to put those ideas into
action. Make them easy to measure and
achievable.
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Meetings for employees.
Schedule a bi-monthly staff meeting to
Director
strengthen communication between
inside and outside staff. Identify one
issue that could be improved and ask for
everyone to bring one suggestion as a
possible solution.
Meetings for supervisors and managers.
Meet on a regular basis (quarterly) to
Director
identify ways to improve the ways their
divisions work together.
Job Shadow
Develop a process where customer
Assistant Directors
12/31/03
service staff can spend a day in the field
with field staff and then reverse the
process.
This is already in process within
Consumer Services. We will expand it
to include the Electric and Water
divisions.
Employee Recognition
Recognize employees when they
Assistant Directors
Ongoing
demonstrate good customer service to
our customers.
Customer Notification.
Meter readers and technicians should
Done.
leave a tag on every door to notify the
customer of service performed.
4/1/03; training/ list of short-term fixes from Measure -X report 4-03
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INFORMATIONAL ITEM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD.
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES<, -
DATE: APRIL 28, 2003
SUBJECT: AZUSA LIGHT &WATER'S ELECTRIC DIVISION RELIABILITY REPORT FOR YEARS
20018.2002
RECOMMENDATION
None.
BACKGROUND
On August 12, 2002, the Electrical Division purchased a reliability software program through
American Public Power Association, "APPA". The reliability program was created for APPA by
a public power utility in Oklahoma under the Deeds program and was intended for use by
small utilities. The purchase of the new software was very timely, because Mayor Madrid had
just returned from an APPA Conference where the importance of tracking electrical system
reliability was discussed.
Attached is Azusa's reliability report for the years 2001 8.2002, using the three most widely
used indices for tracking system reliability: SAIFI, SAIDI, and CAIDI (See Appendix A—
Definitions, located at the end of the report). The fourth index listed in the report is ASAI,
which some utilities are now using, according to Transmission & Distribution magazine, to
tout the reliability of their electrical systems to their customers.
The APPA information is for the year 2001 only; APPA has not released data for 2002 as of
this date.
FISCAL IMPACT'
None.
Prepared by: DMR
Attachment:
En
Reliability Study
Presentation
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AZUSA
LIGHT & WATER
Azusa Light and Water
Electric Division
RELIABILITY REPORT
2001-2002
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RELIABILITY INDEX FORMULA
SAIFI = Total Number of Customer Interruption
Total Number of Customer Served
SAI D I = 5 -Customer Interruption Durations
Total Number of Customers Served
CAI D I = SCustomer Interruption Duration
Total Number of Customer Interruptions
ASAI = Customer Hours Service Availability
Customer Hours Service Demand
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RELIABILITY INDEX
AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER
TYPICAL RELIABILITY INDEX FOR U.S. UTILITIES
SAIFI
SAIDI
CAIDI
ASAI (%)
2001
0.12
15.74
135.22
99.9970
2002
0.14
15.69
113.57
199.9970
TYPICAL RELIABILITY INDEX FOR U.S. UTILITIES
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SAIFI
SAIDI
CAIDI
ASAI (%)
2001
4.68
55.88
91.03
Not available
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RELIABILITY INDEX
AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER
TYPICAL RELIABILITY INDEX FOR REGION 6
(NEVADA, ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA)
SAIFI
SAIDI
CAIDI
ASAI (%)
2001
0.12
15.74
135.22
99.9970
2002
0.14
15.69
1 113.57
99.9970 _j
TYPICAL RELIABILITY INDEX FOR REGION 6
(NEVADA, ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA)
SAIFI
SAIDI
CAIDI
ASAI (%)
2001
0.94
52.43
83.37
Not available
RELIABILITY INDEX
AZUSA LIGHT AND WATER
TYPICAL RELIABILITY INDEX PER CUSTOMER METER CATEGORY
(10,000 TO 20,000 METERS)
SAIFI
SAIDI
CAIDI
ASAI (%)
2001
0.12
15.74
135.22
99.9970
2002
0.14
15.69
113.57
99.9970
TYPICAL RELIABILITY INDEX PER CUSTOMER METER CATEGORY
(10,000 TO 20,000 METERS)
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SAIFI
SAIDI
CAIDI
ASAI (%)
2001
11.77
74.16
65.07
Not available
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AZUSA L & W RELIABILITY COMPARISON
2001-2002
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20 ,.. ML
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SAIFI SAIDI CAIDI ASAI (%)
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■ 2002
APPENDIX A - Definitions
• System Average Interruption Frequency In (SAIFI) — This is defined as the
average number of times that a customer is interrupted during a specified time period.
It is determined by dividing the total number of customers interrupted in a time period
by the average number of customers served. The resulting unit is "interruptions per
customer."
• System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) — This is defined as the
average interruption duration for customers served during a specified time period. It is
determined by summing the customer -minutes off for each interruption during a
specified time period and dividing the sum by the average number of customers
served during that period. The unit is minutes. This index enables the utility to report
how many customers would have been out of service if all customers were out at one
time.
• Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) - This is defined as the
average length of an interruption, weighted by the number of customers affected, for
customers interrupted during a specific time period. It is calculated by summing the
customer minutes off during each interruption in the time period and dividing this sum
by the number of customers experiencing one or more sustained interruptions during
the time period. The resulting unit is minutes. The index enables utilities to report the
average duration of a customer outage for those customers affected.
• Average Service Availability In (ASAI) — is a measure of the average availability
of the sub transmission and distribution systems to serve customers. It is the ratio of.
the total customer minutes that service was available to the total customer minutes
demanded in a time period. It is normally expressed as a percentage.
A -P
INFORMATIONAL ITEM
TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
DATE: APRIL 28, 2003
SUBJECT: YARD WASTE BARREL PROGRAM UPDATE
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Utility Board/City Council review this report and provide staff with
any feedback appropriate to this program.
BACKGROUND
In 2002, the Utility Board authorized the purchase and distribution of yard waste barrels to
residents to enhance the profile of the City's yard waste collection program and to divert
more yard waste. Athens Services agreed to service these barrels as manual yard waste
collection was within the purview of the franchise agreement.
At the time, staff estimated that it would take at least 5 years to recover the cost of the
barrels. It was reported that cost recovery would occur from savings that would be realized
from disposing greater amounts of separated green waste at a cost $11 per ton, versus
paying to have green waste processed as mixed waste through Athens' material recovery
facility (MRF) at $47.69 per ton.
Barrels were purchased and were distributed to most residents in November. From
December through March, yard waste tons collected increased by 38% on average per month.
The 311.75 additional tons of yard waste that were collected during this 4 -month period, will
save about $11,400. This savings will be factored into the upcoming refuse rate adjustment.
FISCAL IMPACT
The savings resulting from the yard waste program, while modest, is expected to offset the
cost of the barrels within 5 years as projected originally by staff; the savings will also help
mitigate some costs associated with the higher than expected growth in tonnage these last
couple years.
Prepared by: Cary Kalscheuer, Assistant to the Director of Utilities
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FROM:
DATE:
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INFORMATIONAL ITEM
HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD
AND AZUSA CITY COUNCIL
JOSEPH F. HSU, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES
APRIL 28, 2003
SUBJECT: FY 2002-2003 WORK PLAN UPDATES FOR AZUSA LIGHT & WATER
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Azusa Utility Board/City Council receive the attached work plan
updates for Azusa Light & Water for review and comment.
BACKGROUND
Staff from different divisions of Azusa Light & Water provided work plan updates for the
Utility Board's consideration and input.
The updates cover the third quarter of fiscal year 2002-03, from January 1, 2003 to March
31, 2003. The Board may provide input or comments regarding specific projects.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this report.
Prepared by: Cary Kalscheuer, Assistant to the Director of Utilities
Steven Yang, Administrative Technician
Attachment:
WIM 3rd Qtr FY
02-03.doc
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CITY OF AZUSA
Azusa Light and Water Department
FY2002-03 Work Plan Updates Report
Third Quarter
Table of Contents
Communication..........................................................................................................................................
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AzusaToday..........................................................................................................................................
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AzusaTomorrow...................................................................................................................................1
Economic Development Plan (for Redevelopment Department)......................................................2
HandAcross Azusa................................................................................................................................2
CustomerService.......................................................................................................................................2
Automated Meter Reading (AMR)......................................................................................................
2
Improve Customer Communications..................................................................................................3
Improve Customer Satisfaction............................................................................................................3
PublicBenefit Programs.......................................................................................................................3
RouteReorganization............................................................................................................................4
WOW- Premier Customers.................................................................................................................4
ElectricOperations....................................................................................................................................4
Distribution Sys. Relay Upgrade (Monitoring & Automation Phase-l(CIP)..................................4
Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) New Substation + Distribution System
.................................5
InfraredInspection................................................................................................................................5
Owl/Hilltop Distribution Circuit Line Extensions (CIP)...................................................................5
Pole Maintenance/Inspection Testing..................................................................................................6
Substation Site Acquisition "New Substation" (CIP)...........................................................:............6
Tree Maintenance/Circuit Trimming.................................:................................................................6
L&W Administration................................................................................................................................7
City Facilities Energy Audit/Energy Efficiency Retrofits.................................................................7
Telecommunications..............................................................................................................................
7
WorkOrder System Review.................................................................................................................8
Work Plan Update Reporting System..........................:......................................................................9
MIS..............................................................................................................................................................
9
Customer Information System Working Group................................................................................9
PhaseII — CIS online system..............................................................................................................10
Update Azusa/Colton CIS system to final PowerHouse version.....................................................10
Upgrade Avaya G3r (OS, VOIP, VAL, BCMS)...............................................................................10
PowerResource.......................................................................................................................................11
ContractNegotiations.........................................................................................................................11
Renewable Resource Procurement.....................................................................................................11
Resolution of Regulatory Issues.........................................................................................................12
RetailRates Revision...........................................................................................................................13
San Juan Unit #3 Performance Mitigation.......................................................................................14
WasteManagement.................................................................................................................................14
DOC Beverage Container Recycling Program.................................................................................14
Dumpthat Junk Month......................................................................................................................15
Green Waste Barrel Distribution Program......................................................................................15
MRFProgram......................................................................................................................................16
Used Oil Recycling Block Grant Program........................................................................................16
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WaterOperations....................................................................................................................................16
12 -inch crossing Dalton Wash............................................................................................................16
12 -inch pipeline in 6th St.- Virginia to Cerritos Ave........................................................................17
16 -inch pipeline in Baseline from Rockvale to Citrus......................................................................17
1MGMountain Cove Reservoir.........................................................................................................17
20 -inch and 16 -inch pipeline for Mountain Cove.............................................................................17
20 -inch pipe installation- Lakeview Terrace to 10th St and Rockvale Boosters ...........................18
30 -inch pipeline in Dalton from Sierra Madre to 5th......................................................................18
DistributionMain Upgrades...............................................................................................................18
Install radio controls for SCADA.....................................................................:.................................18
Ph1 Heck Booster Pump Station.......................................................................................................19
Pipeline from Citrus & Foothill to Barranca & Alosta....................................................................19
Purchasereplacement vehicles...........................................................................................................19
Rehabilitation of South Reservoir......................................................................................................19
Repairs to Sierra Madre Reservoir....................................................................................................20
Rockvalebooster upgrade
..................................................................................................................20
Spreadingground wells.......................................................................................................................20
Treatment plant sed basin and sludge lagoon design and construction.........................................20
Well2 & 3 discharge upgrade............................................................................................................21
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Division: ommutiication
Work Name: Azusa Today
Description: Write, produce and edit a 40 -minute TV show on current events and projects
throughout the city of Azusa. The completed show is placed on a program schedule
and aired on Azusa government channel 55. Assistant City Manager, Robert Person is
the moderator and host of the show. The show is taped at the Charter facilities in Pasadena each
month.
Work Type: Program
Team Leader: Martin Quiroz
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
This quarter we have produced five new television programs, including public information announcement, and a
live production of election night outcome. All on a shoe string with no assistance from Charter Communications.
Work Name: Azusa Tomorrow
Description: Write, photograph and lay -out the monthly Azusa newsletter which gets circulated via
the Light and Water utility bills.
Work Type: Program
Team Leader: Martin Quiroz
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
We changed the "look" of the newsletter and will be incorporating a section that will be devoted to news from
Azusa Light & Water. The working title for now is the utility comer. We are also taking the councils
suggestion to increase the circulation to heart and will increase our circulation to slightly over 20 thousand.
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Work Name: Economic Development Plan (for Redevelopment Department)
Description: Develop collaterals and an economic development media and publicity plan which will
highlight the light industrial project at 10th and Todd and the Mountain. Cove
Development, Block 36 and the foothill center project. The purpose of the plan is to
generate positive publicity in local and regional media to attract businesses into the
Todd development, the renovated Block 36 and homebuyers to the Mountain Cove
development.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Martin Quiroz
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
We have begun the design and production work on a large series of collaterals which will be inserted (to meet the
needs of the client) into a gate fold packet for economic development. This will be one more tool for the
Redevelopment Department.
Work Name: Hand Across Azusa
Description: Provide support for Human Relations Commission Annual Martin Luther King Event.
Work Type: Program
Team Leader: Martin Quiroz
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
This project was completed and received much proactive publicity.
Division: ustomer Servic
Work Name: Automated Meter Reading (AMR)
Description: To improve customer service and increase efficiency, radio read meters will be installed
on non -access or bad dog accounts. Use of AMR meters will ensure that all reads will
be obtained for billing in less time than is presently possible. Appointments with
customers and repeat trips to obtain reads will be eliminated.
Work Type: Program
Team Leader: Derek McFann
Team Members: Sallie Acero
Quarter Ending Update:
790 AMR meters installed on hard -to -read meters and new Mountain Cove homes to date. There are 109
accounts still on the list for meter hard -to -read meter changeouts.
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Work Name:
Description:
Work Type:
Team Leader:
Team Members:
Improve Customer Communications
Update residential service booklet, including modernizing graphics. Continuously
update information on Light & Water's web site.
Project
Karen Vanca
Quarter Ending Update:
Completed and mailed.
Work Name:
Improve Customer Satisfaction
Description:
Determine service level baseline. Improve customer satisfaction by benchmarking,
setting performance targets, training, monitoring and giving employee feedback in key
Work Type:
customer contact areas. Identify opportunities for office and field employees to
Team Leader:
provide additional customer services. This is a multiple -year project and ongoing
Team Members:
measurement of results.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Karen Vanca
Team Members:
Derek McFann
Sallie Acero
Quarter Ending Update:
Initial field employee customer service training complete. Call Center quality standards complete and in place.
Employee teams for World Class Service and Meter Reading have started meeting.
Work Name:
Public Benefit Programs
Description:
Develop, implement, and track Public Benefit programs for residential, small, medium,
and large business customers.
Work Type:
Program
Team Leader:
Karen Vanca
Team Members:
Paul Reid
Quarter Ending Update:
There are programs available to every customer segment: residential rebates, residential low-income, small and
large customer energy efficiency rebates, and government building retrofits.
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Work Name:
Route Reorganization
Description:
Reorganization of the meter reading routes will provide better customer service and will
Description:
allow completion of the reading schedule in less time than is presently required.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Derek McFann
Team Members:
Sallie Acero
Quarter Ending Update: - -
Field work on route reorganization 100% complete. Updating the billing system with the changes to begin next
quarter.
Work Name: WOW - Premier Customers
Description: Working with our employee team, identify "premier" customers and how we can
provide them knock your socks off service.
Work Type: Program
Team Leader: Karen Vanca
Team Members: Derek McFann
Sallie Acero
Quarter Ending Update:
Employee began meeting this quarter.
Division:
lectric O eration
Work Name:
Distribution Sys. Relay Upgrade (Monitoring & Automation Phase-1(CIP)
Description:
Preventive maintenance and replacement of existing protective devices at Azusa
substation needed to improve reliability and continuity of service.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Federico Langit
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Start construction of pilot project (2 circuits included are Amforge and Sierra Madre).
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Work Name: Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) New Substation + Distribution System
Description: The addition of the new substation south of the 210 freeway adds flexibility of
operation and system reliability. Project is being carried over from fiscal year 2002-
03. A budget of $4.8 million is to be carried for the construction which will start on
FY 2002-2003, culminating on FY 2003-2004.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Federico Langit
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
EPC proposals. Coordinate with Edison and make arrangement for 66kV lines to serve new substation.
Work Name:
Infrared Inspection
Description:
Annual infrared inspection of 12 kV Overhead lines with infrared equipment and
camera to locate hot spots on the electric system, so that preventative maintenance
can be preformed. This proactive maintenance helps prevent customer outages.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
David Ramirez
Team Members:
Dan Kjar
Quarter Ending Update:
No activity.
Work Name: Owl/Hilltop Distribution Circuit Line Extensions (CIP)
Description:
Project Phase 11. Hilltop Circuit will be routed along San Gabriel Ave from Sierra
Madre north to Canyon Vista to provide a loop feed with the Owl circuit. The
installation of conduit and underground structures are part of San Gabriel Avenue
medium project.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
David Ramirez
Team Members:
Federico Langit
Quarter Ending Update:
The landscape contractor Pima Corporation is installing the electrical conduit and the underground structures.
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Work Name:
Pole Maintenance/Inspection Testing
Description:
Inspection, testing and treatment of power poles (wood) for stmctuial integrity per
maintenance agreement and the reinforcing of poles that are candidates for the Osmo-
C-Truss (steel) or Fiber Wrap reinforcement. This proactive program helps prevent
Work Type:
outages during storm conditions.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Dan Kjar
Team Members:
David Ramirez
Quarter Ending Update:
Contractor started inspections for fiscal year 2002/2003, on March 6, 2003.
Work Name: Substation Site Acquisition "New Substation" (CIP)
Description: Site needed for construction of new substation south of the 210 freeway. (160 West
Gladstone St.) Project Is being carred over from fiscal year 2001-2002.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Federico Langit
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Start demolition and preliminary site Improvement at 1160 West Gladstone. Performed early solicitation of
design/engineering services.
Work Name:
Tree Maintenance/Circuit Trimming
Description:
Maintenance annual circuit trimming (power -line clearance) pro -active maintenance
program to reduce or eliminate customer outages due to trees coming in contact with
high voltage power lines.
Work Type:
Program
Team Leader:
David Ramirez
Team Members:
Dan Kjar
Quarter Ending Update:
Circuit trimming was completed on January 31, 2003, but a few tree removals remain to be completed in the
next week or two.
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Division: &W Administration
Work Name: City Facilities Energy Audit/Energy Efficiency Retrofits
Description: Conduct an energy audit of City Facilities using consultant. Develop recommendations
on energy efficiency improvements. Implement recommendations via retrofits, or by
installation of new equipment or fixtures.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Cary Kalscheuer
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
No further action necessary. All systems seem to be working properly.
Work Name: Telecommunications
Description: Research potential uses of optical fiber installed by Charter Communications, and
potential telecommunications services that could be provided by the Utility. Services
that will be considered were discussed in the Utility's Strategic Mission exercise which
took place between Sept 2000 to Apr 2001.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Cary Kalscheuer
Team Members: Joe Hsu
Federico Langit
Quarter Ending Update:
Provided comments on Draft Phase 1 Report; changes were made and we received Final Phase 1 Report.
Received Draft Phase 2 and 3 Report, and provided comments on this report. Scheduled workshop presentation
on Final reports for April 28, 2003.
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Work Name:
Work Order System Review
Description:
Work orders are issued to have work done by field personnel. Work orders
communicate what is to be done, what equipment and materials are needed to do the
job, and authorize field personnel to commence work. Work orders also are used to
track costs for billing and accounting purposes. This is a review of the work
management process, which is largely a manual process, to see how it can be made
more efficient, and possibly automated, for billing, accounting and management purposes.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Cary Kalscheuer
Team Members:
Steven Yang
Joe Hsu
Kevin Momingstar
Ann Graf
Feliza Came
Hien Vuong
Dan Kjar
Federico Langit
David Ramirez
Quarter Ending Update:
In February, Synergen presented a 15 page written report on their findings. The report also identified potential
next steps which included formalizing project commitment, and putting together a project team Joe Hsu took
the lead on these two steps and held a meeting on March 19. At the meeting staff from Finance, IT, and
various Utilities Divisions agreed to work together on a four step work plan to build up this project: (1) Within
4 weeks, staff will develop a list of features -functions for a future system; (2) In May, Ann will provide staff a
demonstration of what the Bi -Tech System can do; (3) Kevin Morningstar will incorporate features -functions
into RFP for CIS system to see if CIS vendor can provide desired solution; (4) in September, a decision will be
made to go with Bi -Tech System, CIS or issue separate RFP for work order system vendor.
8 058
Work Name:
Work Plan Update Reporting System
Description:
Develop a work plan update reporting system that allows managers to log on and
update their projects, and then allows administrative staff to printout reports for all divisions.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Cary Kalscheuer
Team Members:
Steven Yang
Robert Person
Quarter Ending Update:
Developed database table structure using MS Access, and then developed input forms and sample reports.
Presented system to Robert Person who provided constructive comments and guidance on further development
of system It was decided to pilot system in Azusa Light & Water to get comments from managers and to see
how useful it may be. System is a prototype and MS Access platform has limited capabilities. However, system
can be used by managers to plan projects, i.e., list, schedule and assign tasks for projects, and print "to-do" lists.
System permissions allow users at different levels in the organization access to different information. For
example, a department head may view status of all projects in department at any time; City Manager could log
on and see status of any project citywide if system were implemented on citywide basis. System was used to
generate this third quarter work plan update report and could be modified to include a variety of information.
Division: ®S
Work Name: Customer Information System Working Group
Description: In December 2006, the Hewlett Packard 3000 line of equipment will no longer be
supported by Hewlett Packard. Since Azusa and Colton share a common
intemallcustom CIS system that runs on this platform, a migration plan must be in
place before the end of calendar year 2003. As part of the process, Azusa and Colton
have agreed to create a joint working group with staff from both cities that are tasked
with looking into CIS alternatives. A joint RFI is due by May 2003.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Kevin Morningstar
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Lund Performance Systems was selected to be a migration consultant; Colton and Azusa are sharing the costs.
The Working Group will start meeting in February.
9 059
Work Name: Phase II — CIS online system
Description: The online customer access to customer data via azusalw.com and coltononline.com
has been in place for over a year. The second phase entails adding additional
information to that currently available as well as adding online credit card acceptance.
Staff is also investigating online service requests.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Kevin Morningstar
Team Members: Margaret De Lano
Quarter Ending Update:
Holding pending release of PowerHouse Web version 8.49.
Work Name:
Update Azusa/Colton CIS system to final PowerHouse version
Description:
Hewlett Packard has announced that it will no longer support the HP 3000 after
December 2006. Given that date the cities of Azusa and Colton need to be underway
with migration efforts no later than Fiscal Year 03/04. In preparation for migration
the Light & Water MIS staff will be performing the last system wide update of the CIS
software. Project will entail an entire system rebuild, data and code clean up to
facilitate migration effort.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Kevin Morningstar
Team Members:
Margaret De Lano
Quarter Ending Update:
Project is currently pending the release of Cognos' version 8.49 of PowerHouse.
Work Name: Upgrade Avaya G3r (OS, VOIP, VAL, BCMS)
Description: Upgrade the City's Avaya G3r telephone switch. Upgrades include a new operating
system (Multivantage), replacement of obsolete hardware, addition of LAN
connectivity, VOID capability, Voice Announcement over LAN capability, and
replacement of Azusa Light & Water's CMS system with Avaya BCMS. Joint project
between citywide MIS staff.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Kevin Morningstar
Team Members: Mike Guadagnino
Lysell Wofford
Ann Graf
Quarter Ending Update:
VOID demo system active and functioning on Azusa LAN effective Jan 13. Equipment configuration completed
and item scheduled for Utility Board on January 28.
10 060
Division:
ower Resourc
Work Name:
Contract Negotiations
Description:
The following contracts will need to be negotiated by the end of second quarter: (1)
Scheduling Services Agreement with Salt River Project to provide the after -the -hour
power resource scheduling services; and (2) An interconnection service agreement with
Edison to specify the terms and conditions of the interconnection of the new
substation with Edison's system.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Bob Tang
Team Members:
Tim Vuong
Richard Torres
Quarter Ending Update:
(1) Staff continues to work with SRP for the Scheduling Service Agreement. Due to the uncertainties in the
wholesale market, SRP is taking longer in the internal review. Staff expects to finalized the Agreement by mid-
May. (2) Staff continues to work with Edison to finalize the interconnection Agreement for the new substation.
Several correspondences and comments to Edison's proposal have been exchanged. Staff is taking on
incremental approach to bifurcate the negotiation of contractual terms and the construction of the
interconnection work. The first interim agreement (Engineering and Design Agreement) will be forwarded to
utility Board for approval in April 2003.
Work Name: Renewable Resource Procurement
Description: As the state of California continues to consider the state's long term renewable energy
strategy (perhaps establishing a renewable energy portfolio standard), the department
will need to monitor and devise a strategy to face such potential challenges in the near
future. Initial efforts will be taken to identify long-term sustainable funding
mechanisms of potential renewable energy procurement (either due to legislative
mandate or voluntary).
Work Type:
Team Leader:
Team Members:
Program
Bob Tang
Tim Vuong
Richard Torres
Quarter Ending Update:
Staff participated extensively in the negotiation of California windpower project through SCPPA. Staff
anticipates to have the final agreement to utility Board approval in May concurrently with the adoption of
Renewable Portfolio Standard.
11 061
Work Name:
Resolution of Regulatory Issues
Description:
The following regulatory issues involving the City are currently been subject to
resolution by FERC: (1) City's Transmission Revenue Requirement (TRR); (2) The
CAISO transmission access charge methodology; (3) The California electricity market
redesign efforts. The Staff will actively participate in these proceedings to protect the
City's interests.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Bob Tang
Team Members:
Tim Vuong
Richard Torres
Quarter Ending Update:
(1) City's Transmission Revenue Requirement (TRR), settlement discussions continue o FERC, staff has
participated in two settlement meetings and settlement appears to be within reach but not finalized yet, next
settlement meeting is scheduled for mid-May. (2) The CAISO transmission access charge methodology, the
hearing of FERC will commence in late May, staff continues to work with other muni cities to solidify our
positions. (3) California electricity market redesign efforts: Staff continues to review and update the
understanding of the California electricity market redesign, the time frame for the implementation has slipped
by at least one year.
12 062
Work Name: Retail Rates Revision
Description: As the department's cost structure continues to face upward cost pressures due to (1)
cost -of -living adjustment, (2) increased internal funding of capital projects, (3)
additional socialized city costs, (4) uncertain and volatile electricity wholesale market,
(5) uncertain cost implications of CAISO market as well as expiring transmission
contracts with SCE, the department will need to revisit and revise its retail rates to
reflect the current business environment. At the same time, the department will be to
be cognizant of the increased competitive pressure from the investor-owned utilities
(namely SCE in Azusa's case) once they complete the restructuring of their past debts
in the foreseeable future (by mid -2003 in SCE's case). -
In light of the above, we need to devise a more flexible rate structure that can provide
the department with the rate flexibility to face the unforeseen circumstances. Along
these thoughts, the following rate structure may serve as a "strawman":
a. Incorporate a portion of the current one -cent per kWh charge permanently into
the rate base to reflect the increased cost structure of the department.
b. Create a quarterly updated power cost adjustment (PCA) mechanism to reflect the
volatile nature of department wholesale power procurement costs (perhaps with a
percent cap of how much the department can revise its PCA).
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Bob Tang
Team Members: Tim Vuong
Richard Torres
Quarter Ending Update:
Staff is updating the financial model of the Light Fund for the next five years. The update will take into
account. (1) The known major capital projects of this time (2) external financing of the capital projects (3)
projected power resource costs (4) cost -of -living adjustment (5) additional costs of renewable energy purchases
(6) appropriate financial reserve level. Staff will finalize the preparation of the model and intends to make a
comprehensive presentation to utility Board in May.
13 . 063
Work Name: San Juan Unit #3 Performance Mitigation
Description: As demonstrated in the past year, the department's ability to provide reliable low-cost
electricity is intricately tied to the performance of San Juan Unit #3. Planned and
unplanned outages of the unit have and will continue to cause adverse impacts to our
objectives. The following tasks will be undertaken to mitigate to the maximum extent
possible the San Juan contingencies:
At - Explore long term asset exchange arrangements with third parties
A2 - Explore asset divestiture arrangements
A3 - Explore joint reserve sharing arrangements
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Bob Tang
Team Members: Tim Vuong
Richard Torres
Quarter Ending Update:
No new development.
Division: IWaste Mana emen
Work Name:
DOC Beverage Container Recycling Program
Description:
Purchase compartmentalized recycling containers and promote their use by schools.
Aluminum cans, plastic bottles, newspaper and mixed paper are the four commodities
targeted through this program. Proceeds from recovery of these commodities will go
to host school. Bins will be serviced by Athens Services.
Work Type:
Program
Team Leader:
Cary Kalscheuer
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
6 containers shipped from manufacturer to Athens' storage yard to add 6 schools to the program School
District was provided with agreements to execute in order to receive bins, however, has not executed contracts
as of yet. City requested School District to provide a breakdown of where they wanted to have the smaller,
office or classroom containers delivered to; however, we have not received this information. Deliveries of all
items are on hold pending feedback from the District. Existing 3 schools participating in this program
recovered 7.53 tons of materials during this quarter and were paid $531.96.
14 064
Work Name: Dump that Junk Month
Description: Sponsor and promote spring cleaning activities during the month of April, including
throwing away junk at curbside; cleaning alleys; towing away old cars; throwing away
household hazardous waste; and cleaning out city facility offices.
Work Type: Program
Team Leader: Rick Cole
Team Members: Jeff Reed -
Dave Rudisel
Bill Nakasone
Tina Cravens
Marlin Quiroz
Karen Vanca
Quarter Ending Update:
Dump that Junk Team met a planned activities for month of April 2003. Named theme as Clean and Green
Month. Activities included many of those carried out last year --City Office Clean Up, Free Residential Bulky
Waste Pick Up, Household Hazardous Waste Event, Plant Give Away, Tree Planting, Alley Clean Ups, Free.
Junk Car Towing, Free Yard Sale. Publicity expanded this year to include Recycling Booklet, Newspaper,
Banner, School Flyers, Direct Mailer.
Work Name:
Green Waste Barrel Distribution Program
Description:
Purchase 32 gallon green barrels and distribute them to single family residents to
increase curbside disposal capacity for clean separation and collection of green waste.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Cary Kalscheuer
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
A few calls of missed deliveries were received, and addresses were forwarded to vendor for correction Some of
these residents originally said they did not want a barrel, but have changed their minds. Others report barrels as
being stolen. Others are new residents to the City. Ifs apparent that we will get a few calls every week, and
arrangements have been made to have meter readers deliver one or two barrels here and there upon request.
Move ins to Mountain Cove seem to be more of the higher areas of request. Red tagging barrels for non pick up
began this quarter, if the barrels contained trash. We have received a few calls on this, however, most understand and adjust.
15 065
Work Name: MRF Program
Description: Process all solid waste collected in Azusa through Athens Services Material Recovery
Facility or MRF to divert 13,000 tons annually.
Work Type: Program
Team Leader: Cary Kalscheuer
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
City officially reported to the State that it diverted 53% of its waste from landfills in 2001. Some research was
done using the California Integrated Waste Management Board's website, comparing City of Azusa diversion rate
to other cities in county and state. Information was put into recycling booklet that is mailed annually.
Work Name: Used Oil Recycling Block Grant Program
Description: Supply used oil recycling drain pans to State Certified Used Oil Collection Centers in
Azusa. Promote use of these centers by residents through advertising.
Work Type: Program
Team Leader: Cary Kalscheuer
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
3,097 gallons of used oil dropped off at 6 centers; 69 used oil drain pans distributed by centers; 6 ads ran over 3
month period in Azusa Herald.
Division: ater Operation
Work Name: 12 -inch crossing Dalton Wash
Description: 12 -inch waterline crossing Big Dalton Wash.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Out to bid in 4th quarter.
16 066
Work Name: 12 -inch pipeline in 6th St: Virginia to Cerritos Ave.
Description: Installation of pipeline recommended by the Year 2000 Water System Master Plan
Update.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Project will be bid in 4th quarter. Concentration put on other projects.
Work Name:
16 -inch pipeline in Baseline from Rockvale to Citrus
Description:
Installation of pipeline recommended by the Year 2000 Water System Master Plan
Update.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Project delayed until
the end of the City of Azusa Public Works paving cut moratorium on Baseline Avenue.
Work Name: 1MG Mountain Cove Reservoir
Description: Installation of a reservoir at the Mountain Cove development.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Construction of reservoir and appurtenances completed and reservoir placed in operation.
Work Name:
20 -inch and 16 -inch pipeline for Mountain Cove
Description:
Installation of pipeline required to service the Mountain Cove Project from the Heck
Reservoir Booster Pump Station to the new Reservoir at Mountain Cove.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Pipelines in operation.
17 067
Work Name:
Description:
Work Type:
Team Leader:
Team Members:
20 -inch pipe installation- Lakeview Terrace to 10th St and Rockvale Boosters
Installation of pipeline recommended by the Year 2000 Water System Master Plan
Update.
Proj ect
Chet Anderson
Quarter Ending Update:
No information available this quarter.
Work Name:
30 -inch pipeline in Dalton from Sierra Madre to 5th
Description:
Installation of pipeline recommended by the Year 2000 Water System Master Plan
Work Type:
Update.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Specs completed and permits from the railroad are being prepared.
Work Name: Distribution Main Upgrades
Description: Replacement of water mains in the distribution system Rollover from 2002.
Work Type:
Team Leader:
Team Members:
Project
Chet Anderson
Quarter Ending Update:
Project substantially complete, and system in operation. Final contract price will be decided in litigation with
contractor.
Work Name:
Install radio controls for SCADA
Description:
Installation of radio controls for the water system SCADA control system.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Contract with the SCADA supplier received. Delivery of the SCADA equipment will be made and installation of
equipment begum
Work Name: Ph 1 Heck Booster Pump Station
Description: Installation of a booster pump station to boost water to the reservoir at the Mountain
Cove development.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Booster station on line. Discussion with developer about appropriate reimbursement continues.
Work Name:
Pipeline from Citrus & Foothill to Barranca & Alosta
Description:
Installation of 12 -inch pipeline recommended by the Year 2000 Water System Master
Plan Update.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Plans and specs will put out to bid in fourth quarter.
Work Name: Purchase replacement vehicles
Description: Replace vehicles that have reached an advanced age and advanced state of wear.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Vehicle deliveries made and accepted.
Work Name: Rehabilitation of South Reservoir
Description: South Reservoir will be analyzed by a structural engineer to determine if the reservoir is
worth renovating or if it should be tom down and replaced.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Another Request for Proposals to locate a consultant who will do this work will be necessary in the fourth quarter.
19 069
Work Name:
Repairs to Sierra Madre Reservoir
Description:
Sierra Madre Reservoir is in need of repairs to the inside and outside of the reservoir.
Work Type:
Project
Team Leader:
Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
The inspection and repair of the Reservoir on hold
Work Name: Rockvale booster upgrade
Description: Installation of new pump and piping to enhance the performance of the Rockvale
boosters.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
On hold.
Work Name: Spreading ground wells
Description: Installation of two wells in partnership with the County to enhance the County's
ability to sluice the accumulated debris from Morris and San Gabriel Dams.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Project still delayed by City of Pasadena. Hope to have pipeline complete by end of June, 2003.
Work Name: Treatment plant sed basin and sludge lagoon design and construction
Description: Treatment plant sed basin and sludge lagoon design and construction to enhance the
performance of the water treatment plant.
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Project proposals will be requested from consultants. Project has been rolled over to FY 2004.
20 070
Work Name: Well 2 & 3 discharge upgrade
Description: Installation of piping to enhance the flow out of wells 2 & 3
Work Type: Project
Team Leader: Chet Anderson
Team Members:
Quarter Ending Update:
Construction of Northern Transmission Main has begun.
21 071.
AZUSA
AZUSA
Azusa Utility Board Meeting
April 28, 2003
Power Resources Division Monthly Report
• Status of Projects
• Power Consumption Comparison
• Wholesale Market Trend
• Power Resource Budget Update
072
Status of Projects
• Short-term Resource Plan Preparation and Execution
— Continued the execution of resource plan for both the on -peak and off -hours.
— So far we have been able to avoid transmission congestion and curtailment problems with our plan.
• FERC Settlement of City's Transmission Revenue Requirement (TAR)
— Continued to engage in settlement discussions with the Investor Owned Utilities, municipal cities and
FERC staff.
— Participated in settlement meeting on April 14. Next scheduled meeting on May 21. Perhaps a
"make -it" or "break -it" meeting. The amount to be settled is less than $200,000/year
San Juan Unit #3 Update
— The unit continues to have performanceproblems in the past seven months, performing subpar
compared to historical performance levels.
— Staff is working with other unit owners in an attempt to establish an accountability system to be
implemented by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), the unit operator.
— Staff isarticipating in the negotiation of transmission contract amendment with Tucson Electric
Power TEP) for San Juan Unit #3
• New Distribution Substation
— Contract negotiations continue with Edison.
— Interim Agreement with Edison for the engineering and design work is being finalized
— Financing for the project is under way
• Renewable Energy
— Due to the last-minute change in contract participation by the City of Vernon, the contract execution
for the PacifiCorp wind -power project in Solano County, California has been delayed by one month.
Current anticipated contract execution date has been revised to the month of May.
— Terms and conditions of contract are expected to remain unchanged: 15 -year contract at a cost of
$53.5/MWh. City's share will be 3 MW.
073
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CITY OF AZUSA, ENERGY CONSUMPTION COMPARISON
PERCENT _..
y"'•x
MONTH
FY01-02
_
FY 02-03
CHANGE
JUL
21,524
23,581
966%
AUG
22908
__22502.
177%'
SEP
21,242
23047
._8.50%:
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20,485
20290_
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18.353
...._.._122%
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.... ..............18577:
18784 �
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17202
...._.........17.286__
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182,891 _
3.00%'
ENERGY CONSUMPTgNNMN4i
CITY OF AZUSA PEAK DEMAND COMPARISON
PERCENT
_- -
---MONTH
'-- FY 01-02 -- ...._.....
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FY 62-03
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52.0
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.
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36.2.
38.9
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340
344
7;02%j
JAN-
__,_. 347 _
_,_
365
- 716%
FEB
362
335
7.46%:
357
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AZUSA
Azusa Utility Board Meeting
April 28, 2003
Power Resources Division Monthly Report
• Status of Projects
• Power Consumption Comparison
• Wholesale Market Trend
• Power Resource Budget Update
072
Status of Projects
Short-term Resource Plan Preparation and Execution
— Continued the execution of resource plan for both the on -peak and off -hours.
— So far we have been able to avoid transmission congestion and curtailment problems with our plan.
• FERC Settlement of City's Transmission Revenue Requirement (TRR)
— Continued to engage in settlement discussions with the Investor Owned Utilities, municipal cities and
FERC staff.
— Participated in settlement meeting on April 14. Next scheduled meeting on May 21. Perhaps a
"make -it" or "break -it" meeting. The amount to be settled is less than $200,000/year
San Juan Unit #3 Update
— The unit continues to haveerformance Problems in the past seven months, performing subpar
compared to historical performance levels.
— Staff is working with other unit owners in an attempt to establish an accountability system to be
implemented by Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), the unit operator.
— Staff is participating in the negotiation of transmission contract amendment with Tucson Electric
Power (TEP) for San Juan Unit #3
• Mew Distribution Substation
— Contract negotiations continue with Edison.
— Interim Agreement with Edison for the engineering and design work is being finalized
— Financing for the project is underway
• Renewable Energy
— Due to the last-minute change in contract participation by the City of Vernon, the contract execution
for the PacifiCorp wind -power project in Solano County, California has been delayed by one month.
Current anticipated contract execution date has been revised to the month of May.
— Terms and conditions of contract are expected to remain unchanged: 15 -year contract at a cost of
$53.5/MWh. City's share will be 3 MW.
073
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CITY OF AZUSA ENERGY CONSUMPTION COMPARISON
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PERCENT
MONTH
_ ____ ............... ........._
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--_._
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402
18082 19535
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:PEAK DEMAND N MW
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03 -__-- $39.13.
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$24.53.
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$27.94
$42.41 .
075
AVERAGE _
MONTH
ON PEAK PRICE
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..---- MAR 02
-------_ -. $3
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IN $lMWH ,
1V
$24.53.
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$27.94
$42.41 .
075
Power Resource Cost Accounting
FY '02-'03