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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - July 25, 2005 - UB A +14411‘6 2:44.,." * ,s `� 7 2d ' 'k s it 9 , a ^ ' � i a., �. ' .� r yz 5�1 � � � _� rYi- a , c�x/ '�„ f'� ` lAztiroce USA CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JULY 25, 2005 - 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: BOARD MEMBERS: HARDISON, CARIILO, ROCHA, HANKS, CHAGNON ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: NONE ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Martinez, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Person, Assistant Director Electric Operations Ramirez, Director of Utilities Hsu,Assistant to the Utilities Director Kalscheuer, Assistant Director of Resource Management Tang, Assistant Director of Water Operations Anderson, Assistant Director of Customer Care and Solutions Vanca, Senior Electric Engineer Langit, Assistant Director of Electric Operations Ramirez, Administrative Analyst Yang, Power Coordinator Torres, City Clerk Mendoza, Acting Deputy City Clerk Hernandez. Public Participation Pub Part None. None The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items II- A through I1-D, were approved by motion of Consent Cal Board Member Hardison, seconded by Board Member Rocha and unanimously carried. Approved A. The Minutes of the regular meeting of June 27, 2005, were approved as written. Min Appvd B. Authorization was given to commence process to sell Water Utility property located at 16108 Sell Prop E. San Bernardino Road in Covina. ' 16108 San Bernardino C. Approval was given for an additional payment of$2,446.71 to Spiniello Companies for extra Spiniello Co costs due to additional work on Orange Avenue Pipeline Relining Project. extra pymnt D. A Notice of Completion for the Relining of Orange Avenue Pipeline Project, by Spiniello Ntc Compl Companies was accepted and the City Clerk's Office was directed to record it. Spiniello Scheduled Items Sched Items Boardmember Carrillo addressed the item regarding the day-ahead load scheduling guidelines, Day-ahead asking the cost for this non-mandated report. Assistant Director of Resource Management Tang sched explained that the only anticipated cost is staff standby time on weekends. Moved by Boardmember Hardison, seconded by Boardmember Hanks and unanimously carried to adopt the load scheduling guidelines as set forth in the CAISO letter to ensure accurate load scheduling all times and especially in the summer season to ensure reliable electric services to customers,subject to approval by the Director of Utilities of the remaining issues regarding implementation date. Assistant Director of Resource Management Tang addressed the item explaining that Dynegy Dynegy reached a settlement agreement with the California Parties in regards to the 2000-01 energy crisis. Settlement One of the clauses of the settlement agreement stated that, municipalities, not included on the Agreement settlement, owed certain fuel cost.A protest by municipalities was filed; Dynegy agreed to waive such cost if municipalities withdrew their complaint. Moved by Boardmember Carrillo, seconded by Boardmember Hardison, and unanimously carried to approve the Settlement Agreement with Dynegy regarding fuel allowance adjustment in connection with California energy crisis refund proceeding, authorized staff to finalize agreement and instruct the City's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission counsel to file applicable withdrawal of protest. Administrative Analyst Yang addressed the item giving a power point presentation showing three Outdoor different designs from different companies, on the outdoor signs proposed for the Southeast Sign corner of the Light and Water Building. Discussion was heldamong board members on the size, style, color and price of the sign.Yang further stated that these proposals being presented comply with city regulations.Moved by Boardmember Hardison,seconded by Boardmember Carrillo and unanimously carried to approve Outdoor Design,to design Azusa Light&Water's Name and Logo and light-emitting diode displayed by Custom Signs Inc, and authorize installation on the southeast corner of the Light &Water office building near Azusa Ave. at 45 degree angle facing northbound traffic. Director of Utilties Hsu addressed the item explaining that there is an on-going dispute between A. Vasquez San Gabriel River Committee (Committee of Nine) and Mr. Vasquez, regarding the canal that Water travels through Mr.Vasquez's property.The Committee demanded that the diversion of the canal Rights water be terminated; however Mr. Vasquez claims he has rights to the water. A temporary offer was made to Mr.Vasquez in order to come to an agreement. Moved by Boardmember Hardison, seconded by Boardmember Hanks, and unanimously carried to approve temporary assignment of four shares of Azusa Agricultural Water Company to Mr. Art Vasquez for $6,400 and authorize City Manager to execute Letter of Agreement. Power Coordinator Torres, addressed the item giving an overview and answering questions San Juan regarding the expansion of the San Juan resource energy. Question and answer session was Unit #3 conducted regarding cost of the energy and compared with other sources. Moved by Firming Boardmember Hardison seconded by Boardmember Rocha and unanimously carried to approve Agreement the San Juan Unit #3 firming arrangements, and authorized staff to finalize the firming — arrangements with Arizona Public Service and Public Services of New Mexico and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreements. 07/25/05 PAGE TWO Staff Reports/Communications A staff report was presented to Boardmembers regarding an update on Strategic Planning Staff Workshop of the Utilities Department. Joe Hsu addressed the item explaining that a workshop Strategic was conducted,which resulted in affirmation of the High Level of Customer Service, reliable and Plan efficient infrastructure and demonstrate environmental responsibility, effective management and financial stability. A written report was presented to Boardmembers on an update on Light&Water Administration Bldg Filtration Building&filtration plant's office trailer repair due to January 2005 rain storm. No discussion was Plant held. Update A written monthly report was presented to Boardmembers on the electric yard office renovation Electric Pint project. Assistant Director-Electric Operations Ramirez, announced that the grand opening is Renovation scheduled for the month of August and it will be announced. Sys & A written update staff report was presented to Boardmembers on the Systems & Software Software Info Customer Information System. No discussion was held. • Power A written update staff report was presented to the board on the Power Resources Division Res Div Monthly report. No discussion was held. Legislative & A written update staff report was presented to the board on Legislative &Regulatory Update Reg Update which included a letter addressed to California State Senate opposing Senate Bill 928, signed by City Manger Delach. No discussion was held. Co Sanitation A written update staff report was presented to the board on a tour of Los Angeles County Dist Fac Sanitation District Facilities. Utilities Director Hsu invited the board to attend the tours that the County Sanitation provides. Directors' Comments 7/21 •Power Utilities Director Hsu addressed the board giving a power point presentation on Thursday July 21, Outage 2005, power outage. Two breakers were burned out completely beyond repair, they are looking Report for sources to replace them, and the third one had minimal damage that can be repaired. Adjourn Moved by Boardmember Hardison, seconded by Boardmember Carrillo to adjourn. TIME OF ADJOURNMENT: 7:35 P.M. SECRETARY NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 05-056. 07/05/05 PAGE THREE