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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - September 23, 2013 AZUSA .IGHT d WATER AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF AZUSA UTILITY BOARD AZUSA LIGHT & WATER SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 729 N. AZUSA AVENUE 6:30 P.M. AZUSA, CA 91702 AZUSA UTILITY BOARD URIEL E. MACIAS CHAIRPERSON ROBERT GONZALES JOSEPH R. ROCHA VICE CHAIRPERSON BOARD MEMBER EDWARD J. ALVAREZ ANGEL CARRILLO BOARD MEMBER BOARD MEMBER 6:30 P.M. Convene to Regular Meeting of the Azusa Utility Board • Call to Order • Pledge to the Flag • Roll Call A. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 1. (Person/Group shall be allowed to speak without interruption up to five(5) minutes maximum time, subject to compliance with applicable meeting rules. Questions to the speaker or responses to the speaker's questions or comments shall be handled after the speaker has completed his/her comments. Public Participation will be limited to sixty (60) minutes time.) B. UTILITIES DIRECTOR COMMENTS C. UTILITY BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS 1 D. CONSENT CALENDAR The Consent Calendar adopting the printed recommended action will be enacted with one vote. If Staff or Councilmembers wish to address any item on the Consent Calendar individually, it will be considered under SPECIAL CALL ITEMS. 1. Minutes. Recommendation: Approve minutes of regular meeting on July 22, 2013 as written. 2. Request for Proposals for Integrated Resource Plan. Recommendation: Approve the general scope of work for an Integrated Resource Plan ("IRP") as described in this report and authorize Staff to issue a request for proposals from qualified consultants to assist in analyzing and developing the Plan. 3. Approval to Issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Consulting Engineering Services to Prepare a 2014 Update to the Water Division's 2005 Water Master Plan. Recommendation: Approve the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for consulting engineering services to prepare a 2014 update to the Water Division's 2005 Water Master Plan. 4. Award Contract for Installation of DeskinsTM Solids Dewatering System at Hsu-Canyon Filtration Plant and Waive Formal Bidding Procedures Due to Sole Source. Recommendation: Waive formal sealed bids in accordance with Municipal Code Section 2-522(b) and award a contract for purchase and delivery of DeskinsTM "Quick-Dry"TM Dewatering Process System for installation in the North and South Solids Drying Ponds at the Hsu-Canyon Water Filtration Plant in the amount of$493,878.00 including an aerator, a small articulated loader, and a 10% contingency. 5. Approval to Solicit Bids for Design and Installation of a Pre-Engineered Two Door Steel Shed for Protection of Vactor Hydroexcavator Trucks. Recommendation: Approve the attached Invitation to Bid and Plans for construction of a two door pre-engineered steel shed and appurtenances for storage and protection of the hydro excavator trucks to be garaged at the Water Distribution Yard on Gladstone Avenue. 6. Approve Standby Truck Specifications and Authorize Staff to Solicit Bids for Replacement Truck. Recommendation: Approve the specifications for the Electric Division replacement"stand-by"truck and authorize staff to solicit bids; and amend the Capital Outlay Budget in order to allow the purchase of replacement stand-by truck. 7. Approve Revisions of Existing Electric Standards. Recommendation: Approve the revised electric construction standards ED13 and ED20. Electric construction standards are posted on Azusa Light & Water website and are used as references, guidelines, and regulations by customers and staff 8. Acceptance of Grant of Easement from Property Owner at 601 South Vincent. Recommendation: Approve the following resolution accepting Grant of Easement for the property at 601 South Vincent Avenue just south of Gladstone Street and authorize the City Clerk to file the easement in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. A RESOLUTION OF THE UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF PERMANENT EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. 2 9. Acceptance of Grant of Easements from Various Property Owners in Rosedale Development. Recommendation: Approve the following resolution accepting Grant of Easement for each of the subject location and authorize the City Clerk to file them in the Office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. A RESOLUTION OF THE UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ACCEPTING A CERTAIN GRANT OF PERMANENT EASEMENT AND DIRECTING THE RECORDING THEREOF. 10. Approval to Seek Bids for Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance for Azusa Light & Water Facilities. Recommendation: Approve the Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Specifications for Azusa Light& Water Facilities and authorize the City Clerk to commence advertisement to solicit formal bids. E. SCHEDULED ITEMS 1. Letter Providing Athens Services Direction on Waste Disposal Following Puente Hills Landfill Closure. Recommendation: Authorize staff to send attached letter to Athens Services directing that they: (1) transfer all Azusa's post-MRF municipal solid waste to the Mid Valley Landfill located in Rialto, CA, following closure of Puente Hills landfill; and (2) deliver all yard waste to the Recycled Wood Products facility located in Pomona, CA, following closure of Puente Hills landfill. 2. Approval of Power Sales Agreement (PSA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for Long Term Purchase of Energy, Capacity, and Environmental Attributes from a Solar Project Developed by First Solar. Recommendation: 1) Approve a Power Sales Agreement (PSA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for a twenty-year term purchase of energy, capacity, and environmental attributes from a photovoltaic project development by First Solar and authorize Mayor to execute these agreements; and 2) authorize the Director of Utilities or his designee to administer the PSA agreement and/or any other documents that may be necessary for project administration. 3. Approval of Power Sales Agreement (PSA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for Long Term Purchase of Energy, Capacity, and Environmental Attributes from a Solar Project Developed by Recurrent Energy. Recommendation: 1) Approve two Power Sales Agreements (PSA) with Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for twenty-year term purchase of energy, capacity, and environmental attributes from two solar photovoltaic projects development by Recurrent Energy and authorize Mayor to execute these agreements; and authorize the Director of Utilities or his designee to administer the PSA agreements and/or any other documents that may be necessary for project administration. 4. Approval of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Architectural Services to Conduct Feasibility Study for Renovation and Repurpose of Existing City Owned Vacant Building in Azusa Downtown Area. Recommendation: Approve the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) for architectural services to conduct feasibility study for renovation and repurpose of existing city owned vacant building located in the Azusa Downtown area at 624, 626, and 628 North San Gabriel Avenue and authorize staff to solicit proposals. 3 F. STAFF REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS 1. 4th Quarter Budget Report for Water and Electric Funds for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 2. California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) Legislative Update 3. Water Supply Update 4. Update on Phase II Water Conservation Measures 5. National Recreation Area Update (Verbal) 6. Update on EV Public Charging Stations in Azusa G. ADJOURNMENT 1. Adjournment. "In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a city meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 626-812-5229. Notification three (3) working days prior to the meeting or time when special services are needed will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access to the meeting." "In compliance with Government Code Section 54957.5, agenda materials are available for inspection by members of the public at the following locations: Azusa City Clerk's Office - 213 E. Foothill Boulevard, Azusa City Library- 729 N. Dalton Avenue, and Azusa Light& Water-729 N.Azusa Avenue,Azusa CA." 4 APPROVED Date R Ia3/po l� • AZUSA EIGHT A WATER CONSENT CALENDAR TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD FROM: GEORGE F. MORROW, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 SUBJECT: APPROVE REVISIONS TO EXISTING ELECTRIC STANDARDS RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Utility Board approve the revised electric construction standards ED13 and ED20. Electric construction standards are posted on Azusa Utilities' website and are used as references, guidelines, and regulations by customers and staff. BACKGROUND Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology has been widely embraced in recently years as evidenced by its presence in many communities around the globe. Many communities have started to replace traditional high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps such as Mercury Vapor or High Pressure Sodium with LED ones. In comparison with their HID counterparts, LED lamps outperform in energy efficiency, reliability, and public safety. LED lamps consume 50% or less energy than HID ones with equivalent foot-candles. Most LED lamps have 50,000 hour life compared to 9,000 for HIDs. This longer life span helps reduce maintenance cost. Most importantly, LED lamps produce better quality of light, a plus for public safety. To take advantage of above-mentioned features of LED lighting, staff has revised electric standard ED20 for street lights. This revision allows staff to impose the requirement of LED fixtures for all new street lights going forward. This revision only impacts the street light fixtures, the specifications for the pole itself remains the same. Existing street lights with HID fixtures will be phased out as time and budget permit. Separately, staff has revised the Electric Standard ED13. ED13 specifies a 2'x3' underground electric pull box used in splicing of underground electric cables. This revision specifies a different box that gives more room for cable splicing. 066 Electric Standard Revision September 23,2013 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Revising standards ED 13 and ED20 is administrative process and has no fiscal impact. New street lights are normally furnished and installed by developers in new developments such as business parks or subdivisions as conditions of approval. Thus, there is no upfront cost to be incurred by the City for new LED street lights installation. Replacement of existing HID fixtures in the field with LEDs is expected to be gradual with a phase-in over time, thus minimizing fiscal impact. As for the economics of new LED installations, energy costs compared to traditional HID lights can be lower by 50-60%. This helps offset the higher capital cost of LED lights with an estimated payback of seven years or so. As LED technology matures, capital costs will continue to decline and the payback period will shorten. Prepared by: Hien K. Vuong, P.E. - Senior Electrical Engineer Federico Langit, Jr. - Assistant Director of Electric Operations Attachments: ED 13 and ED20 07U a ;f -. 'i12" \'1 1 y: 36" T 6" / 1 36" i 4" i 24" 18" I /� ,,, )41..., ..<' . - 44" 32" .<, ,, NOTE: I. PULLBOX SHALL BE JENSEN PRECAST OR EQUIVALENT PART NUMBER K2436-FH36-2I 2. COVER SHALL BE ONE PIECE WITH STAINLESS STEEL PENTA HEAD BOLT-DOWNS, AND MARKING "AZUSA ELECTRIC". USE TRAFFIC RATED STEEL WITH GALVANIZED FINISH COVER. ` ' ELECTRIC STANDARD ate/ DRAWN: HV usA ,�'"' ' PULLBOX & COVER, 2'X3' DWG.NO. DATE: 09.09.13 ED 13 ! UAPPROVE: , SHEET LIGHT t3 WATER ' SCALE: NTS , ` DATE 1 OF 1 071 + 0 6" octagonal `_ 111 SEE NOTES FOR FIXTURE REFERENCES Mounting Height ± 30'8" Pole Length ± 28'3" Ameron CAT # 1C1-28F6 (or equal) Symmetrically tapered, concrete wash out gray colored octagonal, prestressed concrete pole, straight shaft. Tamper—resistant handhole cover r 3' grade 1 I ' Anchor bolts 1"x36"x4" BOLT CIRCLE 12.5" 14" (1C1-40) NOTES: 1.LUMINAIRE SHOULD BE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE(LED)TYPE. CONSULT WITH ALW ENGINEER FOR THE APPROVED LIGHT FIXTURE AND PHOTO CELL. 2.FIXTURES ARE APPROVED BASED ON LOCATION AND CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. FIXTURES CAN BE ANY ONE OF THESE OR THEIR EQUIVALENTS: • GE EVOLVE SCALABLE COBRAHEAD ERS1-ERS4 • LEOTEK LED GREEN COBRA GC1 SERIES • CREE XSP SERIES ELECTRIC STA,NEXAM REP DRAWN: HV STREET LIGHT DWG.NO. DATE: 09-0413 ED20 AZUSA SHEET �-US' SCALE: NTS APPROVED: i OF I �IGHi G V,'RTER DATE 1 s L1_i 2 Information Item Poor Presented q1a-31 -161 � 1 . . _ . A_ZUS.A TIGHT t. +S'ATU INFORMATION ITEM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE SA UTILITY BOARD FROM: GEORGE F. MORROW, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 SUBJECT: FOURTH QUARTER BUDGET REPORT FOR WATER AND ELECTRIC FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-13 Attached reports include unaudited budget information regarding the water and electric funds through June 30, 2013. Footnotes are provided to indicate data sources and adjustments. Electric Fund In general, the electric fund had a small negative net cash flow for fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 of about $790,000. This is much lower than the approved budget, which had a forecasted negative cashflow of about $2.3 million. The improved performance was mainly due to retail sales of electricity being higher than prior FY by about 5%, which resulted in a 6% increase in retail revenues. See below table for sales and billing trends for electric utility since FY 04-05: 4th Quarter Electric Sales/Billings FY kWh Sales Billings 04-05 251,265,870 $26,782,803 05-06 245,181,632 $27,355,550 06-07 255,560,858 $28,484,178 07-08 252,240,704 $29,809,429 08-09 253,116,501 $31,274,785 09-10 245,616,149 $30,099,992 10-11 238,728,205 $32,829,429 11-12 236,527,153 $35,315,430 12-13 247,422,942 $36,270,465 Resale revenues were expected to be about $8. 1 million when the FY 12-13 budget was prepared, however, came in closer to $6.5 million. This is mainly why the cashflow for electric fund was negative for FY 12-13. Several factors contributed to lower resale sales, including the loss of San Onofre power plant, which caused unexpected pricing changes in the congestion component of energy; we had lower than expected performance of wind resources at Garnett and 16 €; Quarterly Financial Report September 23,2013 Page 2 lower than expected hydro power from MWD; the Lodi Energy Center was also delayed in coming online which reduced the amount of energy available for resale; the San Juan coal mine fire hedge was liquidated at lower prices than anticipated; and lastly, the higher retail load lowered excess energy available for resale. Budgeting for operating expenses was fairly tight, since actual expenses came in at about 99% of budget; likewise for capital budgeting since actual capital expenses were about 97% of budget. In general, the Electric fund's estimated cash of $18.7 million at FY End 12-13, exceeds the reserve policy of$12.6 million, and the debt coverage ratio of 5.77 exceeds the requirement of 1.10 by a large margin, so the electric fund appears to be in good financial standing. Water Fund Below table shows sales and billing trends for water utility since FY 04-05 through the end of FY 2012-13: 4th Quarter Water Sales/Billings FY CCF Sales Billings 04-05 9,044,164 $14,999,031 05-06 9,086,631 $14,302,732 06-07 9,971,443 $15,912,915 07-08 8,502,994 $15,641,966 08-09 8,333,649 $13,988,554 09-10 7,853,732 $15,303,213 10-11 7,384,003 $16,600,100 11-12 7,598,788 $17,199,870 12-13 8,094,072 $18,130,611 As indicated by attached report, water sales were about 7% higher than last fiscal year and retail revenues were also about 7% above prior fiscal year. The water utility's retail and wholesale revenues exceeded the budget forecast by about $1.7 million due to retail sales growth and the water utility's water right leasing activity. The added revenue combined with conservative spending (91% of budget) resulted in the estimated positive cashflow of about $2.9 million for water fund for FY 12-13. While the reserve policy for the water fund is $25 million, the positive cashflow last FY boosted the cash of water fund from about $18.9 million in FY 11-12 to $21.8 million by the end of FY 12-13. The estimated debt coverage ratio of 2.23 exceeds the requirement of 1.25. Prepared by: Cary Kalscheuer, Assistant Director of Customer Care and Solutions Attachments: 1. Electric Utility 4th Quarter Budget Report 2. Water Utility 4th Quarter Budget Report 167 Electric Utility Quarterly Budget Report and Fiscal Year End Estimate 4th Quarter Ended June 30,2013 (UNAUDITED) 4th Qtr Ended Consumption and Reserve Info Prior FY End Percent 6/30/13 Consumption-kWh: 236,527,153 247,422,942 105% Cash/Reserve Prior Fiscal Year Endm $19,515,916 $18,725,783 96% Budget Information Budget Actual Thru Percent of 12-13 6/30/13 Budget Revenue Retail Billing Amounts(�) $34,324,400 $36,270,465 106% Resale Revenue(3) 8,106,095 6,477,499 80% Other Miscellaneous Revenue(4) 303,300 358,203 118% Interest Income 120,000 116,005 97% Total Revenues $42,853,795 $43,222,172 101% Expenses Purchased Power(3) $29,527,418 $29,527,320 100% Transmission/Dispatching 3,800,307 3,764,111 99% Operations and Maintenance 3,560,135 3,221,198 90% Administrative and General(5) 2,548,895 2,232,862 88% Franchise and In-Lieu-Tax 3,432,440 3,630,291 106% Subtotal Expenses $42,869,195 $42,375,783 99% Capital Expenditures/Debt Service Long Term Debt Service(6) $776,107 776,107 100% Capital Outlays and Projects(') 1,547,394 856,230 55% Total Expenditures $45,192,696 $44,008,120 97% Adjustments Transfers Out 9,450 4,185 44% Total Expenditures and Transfers Out $45,202,146 $44,012,305 97% Change in Cash/Reserve ($2,348,351) ($790,133) Debt Coverage Ratio(8) 4.40 5.77 (1)Source:FY 2011-12,CAFR,Unrestricted Cash and Rate Stabilization Fund. Reserve Policy is$12.6 million. (2)Actuals represent amounts billed based on Customer Information System report thru June 30,2013, (3)Source: Power Resources Division. (4)Customer Service Report on Miscellaneous Revenue for FY 2012-13 (5)35%share of Fund 31-Admin&Consumer Services Budget less offsetting revenues. (6)Based on annual scheduled debt service schedules for Series C 2003 COPS and Series B 2012 Revenue Bonds. (7)Capital Outlay Accts and Capital Improvement Project budget figures. (8)Total Revenue less Cost for Purch'd Pwr,Trans,O&M,and A&G,divided by debt service. Minimum debt coverage requirement is 1.10 per bond financing agreements. This is preliminary d/c ratio and it may vary with Disclosure Report prepared after the audited financial reports are available,around December 2013. 168 Water Utility Quarterly Budget Report and Fiscal Year End Estimate 4th Quarter Ended June 30,2013 (UNAUDITED) 4th Qtr Ended Consumption and Reserve Info Prior FY End 6/30/2013 Percent Consumption-CCF: 7,598,788 8,094,072 107% Cash and Investments:(" $ 18,854,797 $ 21,792,786 116% FY 2009-2010 Budget Information Budget Actual Thru Percent of 12-13 6/30/13 Budget Revenues Retail Billing Amounts(2) $ 17,010,680 $ 18,130,611 107% Other Revenues 2,999,380 3,614,903 121% Interest Income 220,000 143 0% Total Revenues $ 20,230,060 $ 21,745,657 107% Expenses Production 2,895,070 2,612,392 90% Purchased Water 3,116,485 2,991,504 96% Transmission and Distribution 3,046,975 2,794,809 92% Customer Accounting and Sales(3) 4,266,080 3,918,606 92% Administrative and Engineering 833,215 549,602 66% Franchise Fees 340,215 374,184 110% Subtotal Expenses $ 14,498,040 $ 13,241,095 91% Capital Expenditures/Debt Service: Debt Service Payments(4) 3,981,490.00 $3,977,740 100% Capital Improvement Budget(5) 2,136,740 1,588,832 74% Total Expenses(Less Bond Funding) $ 20,616,270 $ 18,807,668 91% Adjustments Transfers Outtb) 200,000 $0 0% Total Expenditures and Transfers Out $ 20,816,270 $ 18,807,668 90% Net Change in Cash(Negative) $ (586,210) $ 2,937,989 Debt Coverage Ratio" 1.53 2.23 Notes: (1)Source:Includes following amounts from Statement of Net Assets in FY 11-12 CAFR: Cash and Investments:$13,996,936;and Due from Other Funds:$4,857,861. Reserve Policy is$25 million. (2)Based on Customer Information System Billing Amounts through June 30,2013. (3)65%of Customer Service Fund Expenses thru 6/30/13 less offsetting revenue. (4)Estimated Principal and Interest on 2006 and 2012 Revenue Bonds thru 4th quarter of fiscal year. (5)Approved appropriations for multi-year projects,some of which are carryovers from prior year. (6)Half of Interest Income may be transferred by policy if there is positive net income. As of 6/30/2013,no transfers have been made. (7)Total Revenues less Production,Purch'd Wtr,T&D,Cust Acctg,&A&G divided by Debt Svc Pymnts. Minimum debt coverage requirement is 1.25 per bond financing agreements. 169 Information Item FL. a Presented gla31?-013 AZUSA LIGHT R WATER INFORMATION ITEM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE USA UTILITY BOARD FROM: GEORGE F. MORROW, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 SUBJECT: CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSOCIATION (CMUA) LEGISLATIVE UPDATE California Municipal Utilities Association (CMUA) was formed in 1932 and incorporated in 1933 to protect the interests of California's consumer-owned utilities, including Azusa Light& Water. CMUA represents its members' interests on energy and water issues before the California Legislature, the Governor's Office, and different regulatory bodies, such as the California Energy Commission, the California Air Resources Board, the Department of Water Resources, the California Independent System Operator, and the State Water Resources Control Board. Pertinent water and energy legislation updates are outlined in attached Legislative Update for the month of September. Prepared by: Liza Cawte, Senior Administrative Technician Attachment: CMUA Legislative Update 10 op"tS "U"/ CMUA September 13,2013+www.cmua.org `t --- ! 915 L Street,Suite 8 1460+Sacramento,CA 95814*(916)326-5810 • • �'0 I / /lFS�SSO�\ The Legislature came Energy Bills with Positions to a close just a few minutes past midnight AB 8(Perea)Alt-Fuel Vehicles Funding Programs-CMUA SUPPORT this morning. Among Passed the Assembly(54-19)and to the Governor. the biggest bills AB 792(Mullin)Clean DG:Utility Use Tax Exemption 2020-CMUA OPPOSE to advance to the Passed the Assembly(59-0)and to the Governor. Governor on the last AB 1257(Nazarian)Natural Gas Benefits:CEC Periodic Report-CMUA SUPPORT night of session were Passed the Assembly(75-0)and to the Governor. AB 10 (Alejo) Minimum Wage increase, AB AB 1330(Speaker Perez)El Protection Act and Green Zone Trust Fund-CMUA OPPOSE Amended this week inciting an army of lobbyist to oppose.Kept dozens of people on 60 (Alejo) Drivers their toes last night but when the bill was finally brought up,it was to make it a 2-year Licenses Eligibility, SB bill. 4 (Pavley) regulating SB 11(Pavley)Alt-Fuel Vehicles Funding Programs-CMUA SUPPORT fracki ng, and SB 743 Not brought up. Remains in the Assembly as a 2-year bill(AB 8 passed instead). (Steinberg) CEQA SB 359(Corbett)Electric Vehicle Incentives:Temporary Additional Funding-CMUA SUPPORT Streamlining for a Passed the Senate Floor late last night and to the Governor. Sacramento downtown arena. CMUA is happy SB 605(Lara)Scoping Plan Update and New Criteria-CMUA OPPOSE UNLESS AMENDED Remains in Assembly Appropriations Committee as a 2-year bill. to provide a recap of pertinent bills: SB 691(Hancock)CM Fines:Title VSources-CMUA NEUTRAL Was not brought up in the Assembly(2-year bill), Other Energy Bills of interest AB 327(Perea)IOU NEM/RPS and CARE Rate Refonn Passed the Assembly(74-1)to the Governor. SB 4(Pavley)Hydraulic Fracturing Passed the Senate(28-8)to the Governor. Key features added in the last week:Full disclosure of all chemicals used in well stimulations and their concentrations,water monitoring and EIR by the agency in charge. SB 43(Wolk)IOU Green Tariff Shared Renewables Passed the Senate(27-12)to the Governor. SB 726(Lara)Western Climate Initiative Participation After passing Mm.Natural Resources this week with additional amendments requiring more plans and reporting by CARB on how to reduce short lived climate pollutants,all that new language was abruptly removed. Bill passed the Senate last night and to the Governor without any new reporting or plans. SB 760(Wright)RPS:Best Fit Resources:Emphasis on Geothermal Last amended September 5,now a 2-year bill pending in Asm.U&C. 171 Water Bills with Positions AB 115(Perea)Safe Drinking Water SRF-CMUA SUPPORT Passed the Senate(36-0)to the Governor. AB 145(Perea)Drinking Water Program to SWRCB-CMUA Oppose Unless Amended Failed Passage Despite lots of speculation that the bill might revive in the last weeks of the Legislative session,AB 145 stayed on the Senate Appropriations Suspense File.Last week Assembly Member Perea amended another bill,SB 1393,which just moved the Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund(SRF)to the SWRCB. That bill never moved out of the Senate Rules Committee. AB 803(Gomez)Recycled Water-CMUA SUPPORT Passed the Assembly(78-0)to the Governor. AB 850(Nazarian)Water Financing-CMUA SUPPORT Passed the Senate(38-0)to the Governor. SB 322(Hueso)Recycled Water-CMUA SUPPORT Passed the Assembly(78-0)to the Governor. SB 620(Wright)Groundwater-CMUA SUPPORT Passed the Assembly(65-13)to the Governor. Other Energy Water Bills of interest Water Bond Rewrite SB 731(Steinberg)CEQA Streamlining and Translations SB 42(Wolk)and SB 1331(Rendon) Author decided not to pursue the measure and instead focus on Both vehicles for the water bond rewrite were the CEQA measure for Sacramento's proposed Downtown Arena amended on September 11,but there was no (SB 743).The measure remains in Assembly Local Government last minute hearing on either bond proposal. Committee. The amended bills,now both at approximately $6.5 billion,add funding for safe drinking water purposes for disadvantaged communities and make other changes. At the November 7 CMUA Planning meeting,the Legislative Committee Linkswill be discussing the creation of water bond Quick -viaCMUA.org principles to help guide CMUA's legislative involvement in the coming year on the water More details on ENERGY bills bond. More details on WATER bills Hear it first... twitter.com/CM UA_Tweets 172 ?.,2-7( • i e,.► / tA.er . vvo n e d -f(it�1 s S2tn•�2ri.'t/ �J jT does he)i RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND I l h� WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO: be_ r�d�d The City of Azusa THIS DOCUMENT IS FILED AT THE Light and Water Department REQUEST OF THE CITY OF AZUSA 729 North Azusa Avenue PURSUANT TO SECTION 6103 OF P.O.Box 9500 THE GOVERNMENT CODE. NO Azusa, CA 91702 FEE SHALL BE CHARGED THEREFOR. (SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDER'S USE) GRANT OF PERMANENT EASEMENT FOR VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, Edward P. Hernandez and Diane M. Hernandez as Trustees of the Hernandez Family Trust dated January 15,2010 ("Grantor"), does hereby grant to the CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, a municipal corporation, its successors and assigns, and its and their employees, contractors and agents("Grantee"), the permanent easement and right- of-way to construct,maintain, operate, use,repair, alter,replace, and remove electrical systems and communications systems consisting of,but not limited to, overhead power lines,poles and fixtures, guy wires, underground conduits,pull boxes, transformers, pads, vaults,cables, conductors and other fixtures and appliances, with the necessary appurtenances, for conveying electric energy to be used for light,heat, power and for transmitting data by electrical means and/or other purposes ("Systems") over,under, in, along, and across the following described parcel of real property situated in the City of Azusa, County of Los Angeles, State of California: As described in Exhibit "A" and depicted in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made a part hereof. Together with all necessary and convenient means of ingress and egress to and from said right-of-way or strip or parcel of land, free from any and all buildings, equipment, vegetation, combustible materials, or obstructions of any kind, for the purpose of constructing, reconstructing,maintaining, operating, repairing,renewing; replacing, using,altering, or removing in any manner the Systems together with any and all of the purposes hereinbefore mentioned. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the above granted and described premises unto the CITY OF AZUSA, CALIFORNIA, its successors and assigns forever. IN WITNESS HERETO, Grantor has executed this Grant of Permanent Easement this day of Se4-4. 1 , 20 13 Edward P. Hernandez Diane M. 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AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. `OHNE LAO O � ;^1 r" , Gt 4, No. 7914- i Exp. 12-31-13 LP OF 0 A.�cos- 1 • ligyrli ALDEN & EXHISI- "A" SSOCIATES LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CIVIL ENGINEERS-LAND SURVEYORS-PLANNERS LIGHT AND WATER DISTRICT 2552 WHITE ROAD,SUITE B-IRVINE,CA 92614-6236 W.O.No. 1425-847-001 Date 04/16/2013 (949)660-0110 FAX:660-0415 Engr. W.A. Chk'd. J.W. Sheet 1 of 1 EXHIBIT "B" LOCATIONAL MAP I 1--N `N 525.91'1+ W— .,N 58°59'16" W"j N 62°15'50" W N 67°30'34° W 'I 25.79' 26.12' 25.99 j TRACT � � 054057 - 74 / M. B. 1 3 3 4 / 4 1 _ 4 3 z 1 M '1.,� tC v W M J O 1.71 CP 1 z N z EASEMENT 9.00' 1.013' AREA / o • ; ‘ ' 4=8'05'52" R=463.00' L=65.44' A=505'52 R=463.00' L-65.44' VOSBURG DRIV _---- I � k\AL IANC o l ,- \ ,/ No. 7x14 1 20 10o 0 20 Exp. 12-31-13 \� -if? SCALE Of �AL�F�`� SCALE IN FEET 1 inch =20 ft. ALDEN Sc EXHIBIT "B" SSOCIATES SKETCH TO ACCOMPANY A LEGAL DESCRIPTION IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF AZUSA CIVIL ENGINEERS-LAND SURVEYORS-PLANNERS LIGHT AND WATER.DISTRICT 2552 WHITE ROAD,SUITE B•IRVINE,CA 92614-6236 W.O.No. 1425-847-001 (949)660-0110 FAX:660-0418 e 04/t 1 Eng. WA Chk d. J.V. Sheet 1 of J 1 1 Information Item Presented q 1-31 01 ._ * 111 AZUSA IIGNT . WATFR INFORMATION ITEM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF TH AZUSA UTILITY BOARD FROM: GEORGE MORROW, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 SUBJECT: AZUSA WATER SUPPLY UPDATE The Baldwin Park Key Well, a key indicator of the groundwater supply in the Main San Gabriel Water Basin is currently at elevation 196.66 -- down from 201.5 feet July 22. The historic low at the Key Well was 189.2 feet on December 3, 2009. The elevation of the Key Well is decreasing at about 0.6 feet per week. It is predicted that the Key Well may be as low as 190 feet by November 1 if no rain occurs prior to that date. Watermaster deliveries from USG-3 beginning in October will slow the decline of the Key Well, but rain is necessary for full recovery of the Key Well. Rainfall to date is 10.76 inches,measured at the Pasadena powerhouse. This is 47%of average. San Gabriel Valley MWD replenishment deliveries to the North Pit of the Canyon Basin have ceased and Canyon Basin water levels are decreasing. Currently, the North Pit of the Canyon Basin is 14 feet below overflow and dropping 4.5 feet per week; the South Pit is 53 feet below overflow and dropping 1.5 feet per week. The Watermaster River Connection, USG-3 is not yet on. Upper District deliveries for Watermaster to the River will most likely begin in October at a flowrate to be between 50cfs and 100cfs, with approximately 40 cfs of water being diverted to the Canyon Basin and the remainder of the water going to the Main Basin. River inflow is currently 3.0 cfs. The River is at its lowest flow since the 1890's. The Pasadena Conduit is back in service and delivering 12 cfs of water from San Gabriel Reservoir to the Committee of Nine Canal. The Conduit provides water for the two treatment plants (Azusa and Covina Irrigating) that treat River water. 173 Water Supply Update September 23, 2013 Page 2 The Azusa Treatment Plant is delivering approximately 3.9 million gallons per day(MGD)to the system. Current Azusa system demand is 22.57 MGD which is being met by the wells and the treatment plant. The amount of water behind Morris Dam is 7,811 AF, and the water behind San Gabriel Dam is 4,196 AF. Cogswell Dam is nearly dry, below 200 AF. The maximum capacity of all three reservoirs is 83,478 AF; the current combined storage is 12,207 AF, 14 percent of capacity, including minimum pool. Usable storage remaining above minimum pool is 2,200 AF. Continued water conservation will be necessary to reduce demand on what will be limited water supply availability until water flows from USG-3 begin in October and the Canyon Basin begins to recover. Without rain, the recovery will be slow. Statewide, water availability conditions are similar to our local conditions. Last spring, the State Water Project allocation for San Gabriel Valley MWD, our local supplier, was set at 35%of their "normal" allotment of 28,800 AF. Preliminarily, it appears that the allocation for the upcoming year could be significantly lower unless rainfall increases and snowpack in the Sierras is normal or better. This past winter, the snowpack at Donner Summit started very strongly in December but peaked in April below average. Subsequently, the snowpack melted more rapidly than in a ' normal year and lasted only until June rather than July which is the norm. Around the State, reservoir levels were fairly good at the beginning of the year but levels dropped dramatically as demand increased. San Luis Reservoir, an important reservoir for the State Water Project, is currently at 25% of capacity with 76,000 AF of State Project Water less than last year. In total, there currently is 115,000 AF less water in storage statewide than last year. Prepared by: Chet F. Anderson P.E., Assistant Director of Water Operations 174 Information Item Presented i Po' Lit AgPM Fr INFORMATION ITEM TO: HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF T AZUSA UTILITY BOARD FROM: GEORGE MORROW, DIRECTOR OF UTILITIE DATE: SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 SUBJECT: UPDATE ON PHASE II WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES A Phase II water shortage declaration was issued on May 1, 2013 and mandatory conservation measures were implemented by Azusa Light & Water on June 1, 2013. Several communication and educational efforts have been made to promote water conservation and inform customers about water use restrictions. All full service restaurants in the service area have been visited, informed of the conservation measures, and provided with table top tents that inform their customers that drinking water will only be supplied at the customer's request. Staff has also attended a number of community events, such as the concerts in the parks, to inform the public about the drought and need to conserve water. The Drought Patrol Officer has contacted over 376 customers over the last three months, educating them about the water shortage declaration, water use efficiency techniques, and available rebate programs. Devices such as positive shut-off hose nozzles have also been provided to assist some customers in conserving water. In addition to patrolling the service area, ALW has received numerous calls and messages on the Drought hotline, Water wasters online, Field Service Representatives, and calls to Customer Service Representatives. Below is a breakdown of these communications for the months of June, July and August along with the patrol results. June July August Patrol Warnings 28 163 185 Patrol Citations 0 2 0 Drought Hotline calls 30 18 30 Water waster online 0 0 3 Representative calls 8 8 9 175 Water Conservation Update September 23,2013 Page 2 Conservation efforts over the same period have produced a gross savings of about 30.4 million gallons through the end of August versus the same period last year. Water savings have improved each month and are expected to continue as the public is made more aware of water restrictions and of the need for conservation. Below is a breakdown of the water usage during the last three months compared with 2012. June July August 2012 usage(CCF) 734,955 746,059 776,109 2013 usage (CCF) 756,937 728,285 713,455 Net Difference 2012 2013 +21,982 -17,774 -62,654 % change +3.0% -2.4% -8.1% A focus on education and awareness are the keys to continued water savings in the future. Prepared by: Cary Kalscheuer, Assistant Director of Customer Care & Solutions Clayton Helvey, Part Time Office Specialist/Drought Technician Attachments: 1. Azusa Golden Days Program Insert 2. San Gabriel Valley Newspaper Advertisements 170 • . GOt)EN SAYS Ili' EVE of � D � � ®� �� ® UNTS! R.44... . ..... _ 4). , ,,,,,,.t,, i. , . i , , , .. ,.., ,,t, ..,:,I' \ 1 4J I I !r, t \, kt \ ( ir ` I 4r1,\/.1,.1 /.1 • a..(- i'.41412--% -lam - .:•ate. 'us Airkiv• 4, Use nozzle with shutoff valve. Switch to drought b /erant Ig ants. ants. ,741 o SUN ;1tó11 TUE WEU'imits THU FRI A o c g even odd even odd even 0 odd 0 a 0 From 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Only water 3 days a week! 7ikaak ,1Q fart YOU" cenitlnued' support of the ity's- water conservations efforts. _ , it., , saviit .....".„ OUr WAITER \ / 1 :\ www.azusalw.corn Drought Hotline: (626) 812-5119 177 77 SGV Tribune To our valued Azusa Light & Water residential 07/28/13 . water customers (including those residing in portions of Glendora, Covina, Irwindale and West Covina): Due to drought conditions, you must limit :our II Ater usage and waste. f'r C Or 1 H li .rri : iaritr, iiii 1E � rY�IY • .wd - i1 • � 1 Y ''0 e 2. 1 r., .._ _ i..rn ray .r.. «. � ,' .. % •_%. 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We make it easy to conserve. 179 SGV Tribune To our valued Azusa Light &Water residential 09/01/13 water customers (including those residing in portions of Glendora, Covina, Irwindale and West Covina): Due to drought conditions. :tout must limit our uater usage and paste. wr ti 3 DAYS A WEE 'K.Otrt DSK 'To)i)Ai?VN, SET i tin Sp KLER T WATEK gLANysi ANA SUN Tali TUE -,I1.) THU FRI '' m odd eves odd 0 DM a 8 From 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM www.azusalw.com Drought Hotline: (626) 812-5119 180 SGV Tribune 08/11/13 • WArYirg, \ 3 43 , 41111t .4 I 9 p�p f7 VothetMath, , , / Faucet running for 5 minutes equals 60-watt bulb on for 14 hours. / Faucet off while brushing teeth equals 300 gallons water saved per month. / 25 gallons water equals saving by watering early morning and late evening. / California's water use equals 7.1 million cars' carbon emission. / 19% electricity use goes to water-related activities. To learn more about how you can save water and energy this summer, visit the following: Save : , Our'`,�. WAnER I ' `' saveourH20.org SGV Tribune 08/18/13 i` s I iliPfilial°1111. 0 , ,ati Fo i i i its toi: E4Z. i cw Jives You Can . (et • Be Cold anrfBofd./Wash clothes in cold water. If practical, hang them on a line. • Brns/i It Off! Turn faucet off while brushing teeth, save 300 gallons per month. • Fix that Leak! Repair leaks at home, save 190 gallons per month on average. • 51/P n n Run dishwasher and clothes washer only when full, save 700 gallons per month. • Get Smart! Install water and energy efficient appliances and fixtures. To learn more about how you can save water and energy this summer, visit the following: Save � o ri ._ . 1S2 SGV Tribune 08/25/13 IT: r_ , .- :{1:-.:4 / e 0 aa£ '--,c f S b Ever wonder why your utility bill is high but you think you are not using much water or electricity? Snoop around! It's time to take action! • Silent Leaks. Check your water-using appliances and fixtures for leaks. Fix it! • Vampire Appliances. Some appliances and electrical equipment use energy even when their power is "off". Unplug it to save! • Filthy Filters. Keep air filters clean and save $150 per year on average. Replace it! • Tired Toilets. Old toilets use 3.5 gallons to flush; new water efficient models use 1.6 gallons per flush. Give the old toilet a rest, replace it! • Worn-Out Washers. Washing machines are the 2nd largest water user at home. Energy Star rated models can use 35-50% less water and 50% less energy per load. Replace it! • Thirsty Turf. Turf grass is the thirstiest plant of all! Keep it to minimum or switch to drought tolerant landscape. For more information on how to save viet=er and energy this summer, vtsrt the lo4owEog: C, / N .r'''te^' Save our , Ztsa WATER ° _ --- § 183 SGV Tribune To our valued Azusa Light & 09/08/13 Water residential water customers: 1)114, to dreoig'lit CO Uditio)iis. -c► c mic4t limit 'cotxc' tvatet uusaur a11c1 waste. � es $,'.k:i � r� s-R 4�-. f .a. a s. . " • I`-' . • , , 4. .• f q,f i, . d Ntill . * 0 •r4 max'... . % f 4 # "77-,-:".;,..,"' " '' . ' ..4" . 4 _ ., . c SUN: MON TUE MD THU FBI +� 1 i s ova odd even wki even Bdd § p 0 8 0 t gFrom 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM www.azusalw.com Drought Hotline: (626) 812-5119 184 • SGV Tribune To our valued Azusa 09/15/13 Light & Water residential water customers: Thank you for %Jour continued efforts in conserving water! , � _ �t i£ to M9 Y' ' A ✓ Use nozzle with shutoff valve. ✓ Use a hand-held bucket. ✓ No excessive water runoff. ,\. M www.azusalw.com Drought Hotline 185 (626) 812-5119 -,