20101004 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL -
LIGHT & POWER MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2010, IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBER OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Gonzales, McCormick, Davis, Maisano, Newmire
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Mayor Gonzales.
The City Clerk announced that there were no changes to the
agenda.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time allotted for
public comments.
The Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished
to address the City Council. No one responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2010-134 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Services
Agreement for Energy Related Services By and Between the
City of Vernon and Interstate Gas Services, Inc.
2. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 287,
totaling $4,721,177-16, which covers the period of
September 14 through September 27, 2010, and consists of
the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $4,438,599.65;
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$36,753.85; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$245,823.66.
3. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 75, totaling
$34,990.90, which covers the period of September 14 through
September 27, 2010, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$14,151.74; and
b. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$20,839.16.
4. Resource Procurement Report for the month of July 2010, to
be received and filed.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Davis, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried, 5-0.
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ORAL REPORTS
1. Brief reports and announcements from the Director of Light
& Power.
Light & Power Director Carlos Fandino reported that the
Electrical System held up well during the heat wave the
last two weeks. Some air conditioning problems were
reported here at the City Hall and at the Power Plant,
otherwise peak load was high at 195.
Light & Power Director Carlos Fandino reported that he met
with potential bidders in regards to Project Gust. Latham
& Watkins, BLX, CH2MHill, Peter Hervish and VBar attended
the presentation. Bid presentations should be available by
the next Council meeting.
Mayor Gonzales asked if there were any questions.
In response to Councilman Davis, Carlos Fandino stated that
Edison did not call to have Vernon fire up its generators
due to the heat wave, but that they were prepared. In
addition, there were no circuit outages.
At 8:05 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire,
that the City Council enter into closed session to discuss the
items listed on the closed session agenda.
At 8:08 a.m., the City Council resumed open session.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT OUT
1. The City Attorney reported there was no reportable action.
At 8:09 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano,
that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Willard G.
City Clerk
Hilario Gonza� es
Mayor
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