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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes - July 27, 2009 - UB iIGBT &'NATER CITY OF AZUSA MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL MONDAY,JULY 27,2009—6:30 P.M. The Utility Board/City Council of the City of Azusa met at the above date and time,at the Azusa Light and Water Conference Room,located at 729 N.Azusa Avenue,Azusa,California. Vice Chairman Gonzales called the meeting to order. Call to Order Cary Kalscheuer,Assistant to Utilities Director,led in the Flag Salute. Flag Salute. ROLL CALL Roll Call PRESENT: BOARD MEMBERS: GONZALES, CARRILLO,HANKS,ROCHA 'ft! ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: MACIAS ALSO PRESENT: Also Present City Attorney Ferre, City Manager Delach, Assistant City Manager Makshanoff, Interim Director of Utilities Tang,Assistant to Utilities Director Kalscheuer,Assistant Director Customer Care and Solutions Vanca, Director of Public Works/Assistant City Manager Haes, Assistant Director of Water Operations Anderson, Public Information Officer Quiroz, Operations Captain Momot, Sr. Electric Engineer Langit, Storekeeper Alvarez,City Clerk Mendoza,Administrative Technician Hernandez. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Pub Part Mr. Mike Lee commended all who participated in the Korean Armistice Day Celebration and thanked all M. Lee who attended;he spoke about Planning Commission positions,and asked council to reconsider the possible comments review and/or re-appointment of the current commissioners. Mr.Jorge Rosales asked Boardmembers if the loan that the Redevelopment Agency acquired from the City J.Rosales on March of 2008,has been paid. comments Ms. Stephanie Mills expressed her opposition to the possible review and/or re-appointment of the current S.Mills Planning Commissioners. comments The CONSENT CALENDAR consisting of Items B-1 through B-3,was approved by motion of Board Consent Cal Member Carrillo,seconded by Board Member Hanks and unanimously carried.* apvd. 1. The minutes of the regular meeting of June 22,2009,were approved as written. Min appvd _2. Approval was given for a License Agreement with Power Settlements Consulting and Software,LLC. Lic Agmnt and the Mayor was authorized to execute said agreement. Power Settlmnt 3. A RESOLUTION OF THE AZUSA UTILITY BOARD/CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Res.09-C68 AZUSA,COMMITTING TO MATCH ANY GRANT FUNDS THAT MAY BE AWARDED BY matching THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOR A SMART GRID PROJECT IN THE CITY OF funds AZUSA UP TO ONE MILLION DOLLARS. SCHEDULED ITEM Sched Items Board Member Rocha addressed the item regarding Annual Water Rights Transactions, questioning the Water dates of the closing of the agreement to be on June 30,2009. Rights Transactions Interim Utilities Director Tang,explained that water lease is an accounting exercise administered by Water Master and is done before the end of each fiscal year;between June 15 and June 30,is when the water lease is transferred,this agreement is structured between that time.The request for approval is for ratification of the agreement,and to adopt resolution to authorize staff to engage in discussion with outside entities. After light discussion was held, it was moved by Board Member Carrillo, seconded by Board Member Hanks and unanimously carried*to Ratify the execution of the water rights lease agreement with the City of Arcadia. Board Member Carrillo offered a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA,CALIFORNIA,ADOPTING A Res. 09-C69 POLICY AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO Replacement REPLACEMENT WATER AGREEMENTS AND PRODUCTION RIGHT AGREEMENTS. Water Agreements Moved by Board Member Carrillo,seconded by Board Member Hanks and unanimously carried to waive &Prod Rights further reading and adopt.Resolution passed and adopted by the following vote of the Board. AYES: BOARD MEMBERS: GONZALES,CARRILLO,HANKS,ROCHA NOES: BOARD MEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: BOARD MEMBERS: MACIAS STAFF REPORTS/COMMUNICATIONS Staff Rpts Interim Director of Utilities Tang presented a follow up report from Ms. Susanne Avila, regarding the CRC California Resources Connection(CRC)agreement,for river walk and compost workshops.This report is Report part of the agreement with CRC, and is required to provide to the City, pursuant to the City's funding support for the events. Interim Director of Utilities Tang presented information regarding Power Resources Projects: The Lodi Update Energy Center is an ongoing agreement;however,the Preliminary Staff Assessment it is facing delays in on Power getting approval by the California Energy Commission because of the backlog due to the employee's state Resources mandatory furlough.The Garnet Wind Project is now operating,after six months of testing.Staff is working Projects through Southern California Public Power Authority for a joint application of ICE Bear technology;a device that builds up ice during the off-peak hours,and releases the cooling during the summer afternoons;the city library is currently using the ICE Bear unit. Interim Director of Utilities Tang presented information on the Filtration Plant,which has been completed; Update staff has been engaged in intensive conditioning of the plant;due to the size of this project,the completion is Water complex,and before they begin operating it,they need to.insure everything has been properly checked for Filtration protections purposes.It is estimated to start operating on August 10. Plant 07/27/09 PAGE TWO Interim Director of Utilities Tang presented an information report answering questions that were posed by Update Report Directors at the last Utility Board Meeting of June 22, regarding Customer Service Division's Lifeline Cust Svcs Program,various billing practices,drop box message,customer count breakdown,and customer usage of online payment features. Interim Director of Utilities Tang presented information regarding Photo Voltaic Solar System Update for Photo Voltaic Cardinal Laboratories; 3 years ago pursuant to State Legislation Azusa established distribution of solar Solar System program for retail customers through Cardinal Laboratories.The expected rebate for Azusa is$336,600.It is estimated to be completed by the end of this month with a ribbon cutting in mid September. Interim Director of Utilities Tang presented information on Climate Change Legislation;H.R.2454 that was H.R.2454 passed by the Federal House of Representatives;the Southern California municipal utilities including Azusa, Climate has exposure to coal generations which is one of the main sources of green house gas,and even though this Change legislation doesn't protect Azusa 100%, it is better than California AB 32. This new bill will give a Bill reasonable transition period for a targeted reduction of green house gas,that goes to 2025,2030,a 15 to 20 year life span. Another aspect favorable to Azusa is the "Cap-and-Trade" regulatory on allowances of emissions. To buy allowances under the bill, Azusa should be able to get them at no cost as part of the transition. Interim Director of Utilities Tang presented an update on the San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District's Promotion Public Education Program to conserve water,which is being promoted by postings on bus shelters. water consery Interim Director of Utilities Tang presented an update on Azusa's water supply, which seems to be Water reasonable. Azusa's savings have been from 15%to 20%, compared to couple of years ago,if customers Patrol continue to cooperate in saving water,Azusa should be able to make it through summer and fall.There is update concern on enforcement due to the high heat.Water patrol units have been reinstated during weekends until the end of September. Vice Chairman Gonzales,thanked City staff and Los Angeles County staff,for the Morris Dam tour,which was very educational. City Manager Delach responded to question posed at public participation regarding the loan that Redevelopment Agency acquired from the City,stating that due to delay on property sales,the payment of the note has also been delayed,and it is estimated that action on the note will begin September or October. Moved by Board Member Gonzales, seconded by Board Member Carrillo and unanimously carried* to Adjourn adjourn the Utility Board Meeting in memory of Mr.Richard"Dick"Stanford,former Councilmember,who in memory passed away earlier today. of D. Stanford TIME OF AD I URNMENT: 7:07** P.M. / am SECRETARY NEXT RESOLUTION NO.09-C70. *Denotes Chairman Macias absent. **A special meeting of the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency was held immediately following a 15 minute recess. 07/27/09 PAGE THREE