20120207 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL -
LIGHT & POWER MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD FEBRUARY 7, 2012, IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA
MEMBERS PRESENT: Davis, McCormick, Maisano, Newmire
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Mayor Pro-Tem
Davis.
The City Clerk announced that there were no changes to the
agenda.
The City Clerk announced that this was the time allotted for
public comment. The Mayor Pro-Tem inquired whether anyone in
the audience wished to address the City Council. No one
responded.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by NeWmire, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried, 4-0.
l.Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 315,
totaling $5,310,330.50, which covers the period of January
10 through January 30, 2012, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $5,160,143.13;
and
b.Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$32,689.63; and
c.Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$117,497.29.
2. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 103, totaling
$2,101,008.10, which covers the period of January 10
through January 30, 2012, and consists of the following:
a.Ratification of wire transfers totaling $2,095,826.95;
and
b.Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$5,109.76; and
c.Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $71.39.
3. November 2011 Resource Procurement Report, to be received
and filed.
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1. Resolution No. 2012-21 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of Task Order No. 2012-1 to the Standard Master
Agreement, By and Between the City of Vernon and CH2MHill
Engineers, Inc.
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It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire to approve
Resolution No. 2012-21. Motion carried, 4-0.
2. Resolution No. 2012-22 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an In -building Equipment Agreement By and
Between the City of Vernon and Los Angeles SMSA Limited
Partnership dba Verizon Wireless by AirTouch Cellular for
the Installation, Maintenance and Operation of In -building
Equipment
In response to Mayor Pro-Tem Davis, Director of Light & Power
Carlos Fandino advised that the agreement will result in
$2,500 - $3,500 in monthly savings.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Newmire to approve
Resolution No. 2012-22. Motion carried, 4-0.
3.Resolution No. 2012-23 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of the Proposal from SRT Helicopters for an
Aerial Survey
Peter Hervish explained the need for the helicopter in order
to quantify the raptors' nests, and confirmed the maximum
total cost.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to approve
Resolution No. 2012-23. Motion carried, 4-0.
4. Resolution No. 2012-24 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement with Fujitsu Network
Communications, Inc. for Purchase of Equipment and Services
Related to the Fiber Optic System Internet Access
Operations
Fandino and Engineering Manager, Ali Nour, advised that the
agreement will upgrade the current fiber optic system and
allow for additional customers.
In response to Councilman McCormick, Nour reported that the
City received 2-3 calls for fiber optic system per week.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Maisano to approve
Resolution No. 2012-24. Motion carried, 4-0.
5. Resolution No. 2012-25 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
Execution of an Agreement with MTM Technologies, Inc. for
the Purchase of Cisco Systems Equipment
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by McCormick to approve
Resolution No. 2012-25. Motion carried, 4-0.
ORAL REPORTS
Mr. Peter Hervish advised that the minutes from the City
Council's Light and Power Meetings in September and October 2011
had been construed by certain members of the public as stating
that the City of Vernon had submitted an application to Kern
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County for a wind energy project. Mr. Hervish stated that this
is not correct and that there is no such application pending
with Kern County. The City continues to conduct studies to
determine the potential viability of a wind energy project on
City -owned land in Kern County.
Director of Light & Power Carlos Fandino reported that the
special meeting for the Advisory Committee for Electric Rates
had been delayed due to the need to complete the rate study and
independent comparison study. The next committee meeting will
be on March 7, 2012, at 8:00 a.m.
Fandino reported on the arc flash study and on phases 2 and 3 of
the project on Furlong Street. He reported on the receipt of
numerous applications for the electrical engineer position.
Fandino reported on the joint oversight legislation hearing
regarding the wind power outage that affected Southern
California Edison. He advised on issues due to lack of
inventory and the City's goal to replace power poles each year.
In response to Councilman Maisano and Newmire, Fandino advised
that costs prohibit the City from going to an underground power
system, but that the City tries to maximize underground lines
with new customers. He also reported that the 2008 study
conducted by R.W. Beck that identified areas that should have
underground systems, but that a substation on the eastside was
priority in order to accommodate larger loads.
Engineering Manager Ali Nour reported that limitations of the
existing right-of-way and the challenges of going to an
underground power system prevent the city from installing more
underground lines.
Fandino reported on the Resource Management Group and provided
an update on the status of the bio methane fuel.
Fandino reported on recent power outages due to the high winds
that left Edison neighborhoods without power for more than a
week in the San Gabriel Valley.
The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the
agenda.
At 8:43 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire,
to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
Wilord G.
City Clerk
William J. Dab is
Mayor Pro-Tem
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