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2019-05-09 BIC Agenda PacketPage 1 California Public Records Act ("PRA"): In compliance with the PRA, the documents pertaining to agenda items, including attachments, which are presented to the Business and Industry Commission in open session are available for public inspection. They may be inspected during regular business hours in the Office of the City Clerk at Vernon City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe Avenue; Vernon, California 90058, no appointment necessary, and on the City’s website at www.cityofvernon.org. Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”): In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance to participate in the meeting, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (323) 583-8811. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. Agenda City of Vernon Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Thursday, May 09, 2019, 09:00 AM City Hall, Council Chamber 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, California Jack Cline, Chairperson Jimmy Andreoli II, Vice Chairperson Duncan Sachdeva, Commission Member Robert Wendoll, Commission Member William Davis, Commission Member John Baca, Commission Member Justin Faust, Commission Member CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE CHANGES TO THE AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT At this time the public is encouraged to address the Commission on any matter that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. The public will also be given a chance to comment on matters which are on the posted agenda during deliberation on those specific matters. PRESENTATION 1.Public Utilities VPU Presentation Update on Wireless Telecommunications Advancement Recommendation: No action is required by the Business and Industry Commission. This presentation is for information only. Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Agenda May 09, 2019 Page 2 2.Public Utilities Water Division Cost of Service Water Rate Study Presentation Recommendation: No action required by the Commission. This is a presentation only. MINUTES 3.City Clerk Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on January 24, 2019 Recommendation: A. Receive and File 2019-01- 24 BIC Minutes ORAL REPORTS Brief reports, announcements, or directives to staff from the Commissioners and Commission Officers. Next regular meeting: August 8th, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the City of Vernon City Hall, located at 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California, and on the City's website, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting set forth on this agenda. Dated this 2nd day of May, 2019. By: ________________________________ Maria E. Ayala City Clerk Business and Industry Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-203-2019 Submitted by: Angela Kimmey Submitting Department: Public Utilities Meeting Date: May 9, 2019 SUBJECT VPU Presentation Update on Wireless Telecommunications Advancement Recommendation: No action is required by the Business and Industry Commission. This presentation is for information only. Background: Vernon Public Utilities staff will provide a brief overview of recent updates to the City’s approach on wireless network attachments. The City of Vernon has recently changed its policy towards telecommunications equipment attachments to City infrastructure and is now actively working to encourage the proliferation of wireless network attachments in Vernon. The goal is to facilitate the Vernon business community’s access to fast and reliable cellular service and the highly anticipated 5G networks. Fiscal Impact: None. ATTACHMENTS  Business and Industry Commission Agenda Item Report Agenda Item No. COV-206-2019 Submitted by: Todd Dusenberry Submitting Department: Public Utilities Meeting Date: May 9, 2019 SUBJECT Water Division Cost of Service Water Rate Study Presentation Recommendation: No action required by the Commission. This is a presentation only. Background: Public Utilities staff will present a brief overview of future plans to undertake a cost of service and water rate design study, planned capital improvement projects, and the potential need for bonding. The cost of service and water rate design study will review the existing water rate structure applied to Vernon customers in order to assure that each customer class provides revenue to the water enterprise consistent with the cost to serve them. The study will take into consideration the updated Water Division 5 year capital improvement plan aimed to address aging infrastructure in the Water System as well as potential funding sources, including but not limited to bond issuance. Fiscal Impact: None. ATTACHMENTS  MINUTES OF THE RESCHEDULED REGULAR BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY COMMISSION MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2019, IN COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CITY HALL LOCATED AT 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER & FLAG SALUTE The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m.by Chair Wendoll, he also lead the flag salute. Members Present:Robert Wendoll, Jack Cline, Duncan Sachdeva, Jim Andreoli II, John Baca, Justin Faust Members Absent:William Davis CHANGES TO THE AGENDA There are no changes to the agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment provided ELECTION 1.City Clerk Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve until the next annual election. Recommendation: A. Find that election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson does not constitute a "project" pursuant to section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), because it constitutes an administrative activity; and even if the adoption of the proposed did constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Elect one of its members as Chairperson for a one-year term; and C. Elect one of its members as Vice-Chairperson for a one-year term. Rescheduled Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes January 24, 2019 Page 2 of 5 It was moved by Jim Andreoli and seconded by Justin Faust to appoint Vice-Chair Jack Cline to serve as the Chairperson of the Business and Industry Commission. Motion carried, 5-0. Yes: Robert Wendoll, Jim Andreoli II, Duncan Sachdeva, John Baca, Justin Faust No: None It was moved by Duncan Sachdeva and seconded by John Baca to appoint Jim Andreoli IIto serve as the Vice-Chairperson of the Business and Industry Commission. Motion carried, 5-0. Yes: Robert Wendoll, Jim Andreoli II, Duncan Sachdeva, John Baca, Justin Faust No: None Chair Cline and Vice-Chair Andreoli II would be seated at the next Vernon Business and Industry Commission meeting. MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on November 8, 2018. Recommendation:A. Receive and File It was moved by Duncan Sachdeva and seconded by Jim Andreoli II to: A. Receive and File the minutes of the Regular Business and Industry Commission Meeting held on November 8, 2018. Motion carried, 5-0. Yes: Robert Wendoll, Jim Andreoli II, Duncan Sachdeva, John Baca, Justin Faust No: None PRESENTATIONS 3. City Administration Los Angeles River Path Project Presentation By: Metro Representatives Recommendation: A. No action required by the Commission. This is a presentation only. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Representative Julia Salinas, Transportation Planning Manager IV conducted the presentation. Vice-Chair Jack Cline joined the Business and Industry Commission Meeting at 9:25 a.m., Senior Deputy City Attorney Brian Byun informed Vice-Chair Cline as to his appointment as Chair of the Commission. A dialogue ensued between Ms. Salinas, staff and Commission regarding the project vision, goals, design practices, cost, maintenance, access points, and public and business outreach. Rescheduled Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes January 24, 2019 Page 3 of 5 No public comment provided. 4. Public Works Presentation and Discussion on Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan Recommendation: A. Find that the action recommended in this staff report does not constitute a "project" pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because such recommendations constitute an administrative activity; and even if the proposed action does constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and Receive and file a presentation on the Vernon Los Angeles River Active Transportation Access Plan; and B. Discuss the Los Angeles River Path Gap Closure project and provide feedback on the pros and cons of the project; and C. Discuss the City of Vernon's Los Angeles River Active Transportation Plan and provide feedback regarding stakeholders' interests. Public Works Public Engineer Brandon Araujo conducted the presentation. A dialogue ensued between staff and Commission regarding City boundaries, budget, access, improvements, concerns, cost estimates, ongoing contributions, impact, maintenance and security of the project, and funding. Metro Senior Director Lauren Cencic advised the Commission that the decision regarding the bearer of the cost of the project has not been made. Chair Wendoll announced that the consent of the Commission was to continue to be involved as the project develops further. No public comment provided. 5. Public Works Presentation and Discussion of Vernon’s Transit Service Study Recommendation: A. Find that the action recommended in this staff report does not constitute a "project" pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because such recommendations constitute an administrative activity; and even if the proposed action does constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and Rescheduled Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes January 24, 2019 Page 4 of 5 B. Discuss the Transit Service Study currently underway and provide feedback regarding existing views on transit/mobility in the City and the best ways to engage the business community/employers and employees in the City of Vernon Public Works Associate Engineer Lissette Melendez introduced Project Manager Steve Wilks, IBI Group, who conducted the presentation. A dialogue ensued between staff and Commission concerning mobility options and connectability solutions for the employees of the surrounding businesses, existing transportation services and sustainable alternatives. No public comment provided. 6.Public Utilities Presentation and Discussion on Results and Recommendations of Cost of Service Study and Retail Rate Design Study Recommendation: A. Find that the action recommended in this staff report does not constitute a "project" pursuant to Section 15378(b)(2) of the Guidelines to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") because such recommendations constitute an administrative activity; and even if the proposed action does constitute a project, it would be exempt from CEQA in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and B. Discuss the results of the Cost of Service Study and Retail Rate Design Study and direct staff regarding final recommendations to the City Council on potential new rates. General Manager Kelly Nguyen introduced Tony Georgis, President, Energy Practice, NewGen Strategies and Solutions, who conducted the presentation. A discussion ensued between staff and Commission regarding operation utilities, prepaid gas revenues, current revenues and requirements, cost of customer class, customer allocations costs, financial forecast, and cost of service, customer relating costs, capital improvements, debts services, Vernon Public Utilities credit program, and capital investments. Chair Robert Wendoll recessed the meeting at 10:45 a.m. Chair Robert Wendoll reconvened the meeting at 10:56 a.m. Public Comment: Brian Bailey, Padco Paper, inquired as to the fixed charges and recovery costs, and the true cost of the power distributed from the Malburg Generating Station; staff responded accordingly. Rescheduled Regular Vernon Business and Industry Commission Meeting Minutes January 24, 2019 Page 5 of 5 Doug Rawson, Superior Lithographics, CEO inquired about power rates and how the City is currently paying for the TOU Agreement; staff replied accordingly. Marissa Olguin, Vernon Chamber of Commerce, commented that the Cost of Service Study and Retail RateDesign Study Presentation was well-foundedand encouraged the continuing discussion of energy planning. ORAL REPORTS There were no oral reports provided. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, at 11:46 a.m., the Chair adjourned the meeting. ________________________ Jack Cline Chair ATTEST: _________________________ Maria E. Ayala City Clerk