20230315 Joint Special Business and Industry Commission and Green Vernon Commission Agenda PacketJoint Special BIC / GVC Meeting Agenda March 15, 2023
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Agenda
City of Vernon
Joint Special Business and Industry Commission /
Green Vernon Commission Meeting
Wednesday March 15, 2023, 3:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chamber
4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California
Duncan Sachdeva, Business and Industry Commission (BIC) Chair
Hector Morfin, BIC Vice Chair
Catherine Browne, BIC Commissioner
Jack Cline, BIC Commissioner
Thomas Condon, BIC Commissioner
Crystal Larios, BIC Commissioner
Douglas Williams, BIC Commissioner
Hector Morfin, Green Vernon Commission (GVC) Chair
Ron Daerr, GVC Vice Chair
Catherine Browne, GVC Commissioner
Clara Bustamante, GVC Commissioner
Ronit Edry, GVC Commissioner
Martin Perez, GVC Commissioner
Stan Stosel, GVC Commissioner
The public is encouraged to view the meeting at https://www.cityofvernon.org/webinar-special or by
calling (408) 638-0968, Meeting ID 863-3613-9311#. You may address the Commissions via Zoom
or submit comments to PublicComment@cityofvernon.org with the meeting date and item number
in the subject line.
CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Joint Special BIC / GVC Meeting Agenda March 15, 2023
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public interested in addressing the Commissions during this Special meeting may
address any item which has been described in the notice of this Special Meeting in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.3(a).
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on the Integrated Resource Plan Survey and Upcoming Outreach Efforts
Recommendation:
No action required by the Commissions. This is a presentation only.
ORAL REPORTS
2. Brief Reports, Announcements, or Directives to Staff
ADJOURNMENT
On March 9, 2023, the foregoing agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal
requirements. Regular and Adjourned Regular meeting agendas may be amended up to 72 hours
and Special meeting agendas may be amended up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Business and Industry Commission /
Green Vernon Commission Agenda Report
Meeting Date:March 15, 2023
From:Todd Dusenberry, General Manager of Public Utilities
Department:Public Utilities
Submitted by:Adriana Ramos, Administrative Analyst
Subject
Presentation on the Integrated Resource Plan Survey and Upcoming Outreach Efforts
Recommendation
No action required by the Commissions. This is a presentation only.
Background
The California Energy Commission (CEC) requires Publicly Owned Utilities, like Vernon Public
Utilities, to create an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) every five years. IRPs describe how utilities
plan to meet their energy and capacity resource needs, policy goals, physical and operational
constraints, and other utility priorities, while maintaining competitive rates.
Public Utilities Code requires the CEC to review IRPs to ensure they meet various law policies
and regulations, including greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and renewable energy
procurement requirements. VPU completed its last IRP in 2018 and is currently in the process of
updating its plan. VPU is using the contracted services of Ascend Consulting Services (Ascend)
to assist in the IRP process. Together, VPU and Ascend will analyze the City’s electric demand
forecast, review the City’s existing and proposed energy resources and programs, examine the
City’s interconnections and distribution facilities, and assess renewable energy and Renewable
Portfolio Standard compliance requirements.
The IRP will provide a sustainable, comprehensive strategy to deliver reliable service, maintain
competitive and stable rates, and achieve environmental goals, the City wishes to engage its
stakeholders, like the Green Vernon Commission, BIC, Businesses, and residents to gauge
interest to obtain renewable sources in the utility’s portfolio.
VPU will provide a presentation that outlines its upcoming outreach efforts to help develop the
IRP, including the introduction of a survey to get feedback.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this report.
Attachments
None.
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