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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - March 22, 2004 - UB f - R4 AZUSA, CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2004 - 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 ALL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS: HARDISON,STANFORD, ROCHA, CHAGNON,MADRID ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Ferre, Director of Utilities Hsu, Assistant to the Utilities Director Kalscheuer, City Manager Cole,Assistant City Manager Person,Assistant Director of Resource Management Tang, Deputy City Manager Gutierrez, Administrative Technician Yang, Senior Electric Engineer Langit, Assistant Director of Electric Operations Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk Toscano. Public Participation Pub Part Mr.John Zeller, representing a Condominium Association located at 129 W. 9th Street,addressed J. Zeller the Board Members presenting a problem with water meter readings for the complex. He Comments detailed the issue stating that the meter has not been working/reading properly since 2002,and a calibration test was taken and the problem was corrected as of January 2004. He requested that a settlement be approved utilizing a method of measuring the amount through a mechanism of going back three years and comparing use of water to what was used during that time. He then stated the total settlement amount he has figured out is $15,233. Jestion and answer session ensued between Mr. Zeller, Staff and Board Members. It was Discussion bnsensus that the matter be agendized for the April 26th meeting, which will provide time for Agendize review and consideration. 4/26/04 Mr. Art Morales addressed the Board Members suggesting that the Utility Board meetings be A. Morales broadcast on Cable Television and also that someone monitor the programs that are on cable to Comments ensure they are running properly. The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items II- A through II-H, were approved by motion of Consent Cal >ard Member Stanford, seconded by Board Member Madrid and unanimously carried. Board Approved ember Rocha abstained from item 11-A, the minutes of the last meeting as he was not present at rrrat meeting. A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of February 23, 2004, were approved as written. Min Appvd B. Approval was given to authorize staff to prepare letters to thank the San Gabriel Valley Ltrs of thanks Municipal Water District (SGVMWD) and Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District to SGVMWD (USGVMWD) for their contributions to the Low Flow Toilet Replacement Program, and and authorization was given to the Utility Board Chairperson to sign the letters. USGVMWD C. Approval was given to the revised and renegotiated condition of sale of the property located Revised Con at 617 North Azusa Avenue from Azusa Light and Water to the Azusa Redevelopment Of Sale 617 Agency. N. Azusa D. The Consent to Assign Water Supply Agreement between the City and Miller Brewing Wtr Supply Company to Miller Breweries West Limited Partnership, dated February 26, 2002, was Agmt Miller approved and the City Manager was authorized to execute the consent of assignment. Breweries E. Notice of Completion for Project W-184, Gladstone Street Waterline Relining Project was Notice of approved and authorization was given to the City Clerk to have same recorded at the Office Comp Prjt of the County Recorder. W-184 Approval was given to add $10,000 to the contract of Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for Water Add to agmt Treatment Plant Pilot Study. Kennedy/Jenk G. Authorization was given to amend the blanket purchase order to Osmose, Inc. for wood pole Inc Blanket inspection, treatment and repairs from $100,000 to $175,000, a net increase of$75,000. P.O. Osmose H. The Joint Use Agreement by City of Azusa to Grant Easement to Southern California Edison Joint Use Company, for the purpose of relocating overhead Telecommunication Facilities to Agmt w/Edsn Underground within Parkside Azusa II, Tract No. 52992,was approved subject to final Legal Res. 04-C27 Counsel approval. The following Resolution was adopted and entitled: A RESOLUTION OF Releasing a THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA RELEASING A CERTAIN GRANT OF EASEMENT. Grant of Esmt Special Call Items - None Special Call Scheduled Items Sched Items Discussion was held regarding Policy Governing Transfers from Utility to the City. Chairperson Allocation Chagnon expressed concern as the policy is silent on wholesale sales and possible transfers to the To Utility of general fund. No changes were made. She also expressed concern regarding Section 1.D.i of the City Support proposed resolutions establishing policies to cover General Fund support Service costs and the Service Costs language "not be limited to", noting that there isn't a connection/nexus to the Electric/Water Utility. After additional discussion, Director of Utilities Hsu proposed the following language: Ieneral Fund for all costs for city support services directly provided to the Electric Utility". It was ►nsensus of the Board Members that the item be amended and placed on the next Utility Board ....)nsent Calendar for approval. 03/22/04 PAGE TWO Staff Reports/Communications Staff Rpts Director of Utilities Hsu presented a report on Legislative and Regulatory Updates, but, Dir of Util specifically, focused on AB 3005 (Calderon) regarding Renewable Energy,which would mandate Opposition to municipal electric utilities to buy renewable resources. He noted that the California Municipal AB 3005 :Hides Association has sent a letter to oppose this bill, and he detailed the issues of concern and iggested that staff prepare a letter to state legislators opposing this mandate. Moved by b-enairperson Chagnon, seconded by Board Member Hardison and unanimously carried that letters opposing AB 3005 be sent to State Assemblyman Ed Chavez and State Senator Gloria Romero with copies to SCPPA. Assistant Director of Resource Management Tang addressed the Board Members providing an Monthly Pwr update on Resource Planning stating that an RFP for long term resources was issued on March 1, Resources twelve bids were received from four suppliers on March 10", they are evaluating them at this time Update and will make a recommendation to the Board at the April Utility Board meeting. The FY 2003-94 2nd Quarter Work Plan Update from the Water Division was presented and no 2"d Qtr Work questions were asked. Chairperson Chagnon suggested that next time the report be in the MAP Plan Update format, with timelines, dates and measurable items. Senior Electric Engineer Langit addressed the Board Members providing a status report of the Sr Elect Engr Kirkwall Substation Project stating that the project construction is almost complete, the voltage Rpt on and the equipment will be energized by April. During the first week of April they will move the first Kirkwall Stn load pickup for Azusa. It was consensus of the Board Members to schedule the dedication of the facility for Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 11 a.m. Director of Utilities Hsu announced the 2004 National Conference of American Public Power Dir of Util :sociation on June 19`h through June 23`d. If anyone is interested in attending they should Comments >ntact Administrative Technician Yang. National Conference Director's Comments Dir Com Moved by Board Member Stanford, seconded by Board Member Rocha and unanimously carried Appt Chair that Diane Chagnon be appointed as Chairperson for 2004-05. Chagnon Moved by Board Member Hardison, seconded by Board Member Rocha and unanimously carried Appt Vice that Dick Stanford be appointed as Vice Chairperson for 2004-05. Chair Stanford It was consensus of Councilmembers to adjourn. Adjourn TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 7:17 P.M. 4/Z /P" SECRETARY -7X1 RESOLUTION NO. 04-C28. =/22/04 PAGE THREE