20120221 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL -
LIGHT & POWER MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD FEBRUARY 21, 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 8:01 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 Newmire and seconded by McCormick, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried, 4-0.
1. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 316,
totaling $1,258,266.80, which covers the period of January
31 through February 13, 2012, and consists of the
following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $769,107.13;
and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$432,631.86; and
c.Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$55,527.81.
2. Approval of Gas warrant Register No. 104, totaling
$111,155.80, which covers the period of January 31 through
February 13, 2012, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $99,843.66;
and
b.Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$5,229.59; and
c.Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$6,082.55.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Resolution No. 2012-32 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Accepting the Bid of the Engineering
Partners, Inc. and Approving and Authorizing the Execution
of a Consulting Services Agreement By and Between the City
of Vernon and the Engineering Partners, Inc. for the Design
and Preparation of Plans for the Relocation of Power Poles
Related to the Rehabilitation of the Atlantic Blvd. Bridge
Over the Los Angeles River
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Director of Light & Power Carlos Fandino reported on the joint
project with Community Services. Engineering Manager Ali Nour
reported that the plan is to widen the bridge and eliminate the
overhead high voltage lines on the bridge.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire to approve
Resolution No. 2012-32. Motion carried, 4-0.
2. Authorization to the Director of Light & Power to negotiate
and execute agreements for biogas with vendors; final
executed agreements to be ratified by City Council.
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by Newmire to authorize the
Director of Light & Power to negotiate and execute the
agreements. Motion carried, 4-0.
3. Authorization to the Director of Light & Power to commence
a feasibility study on energy storage systems as required
under AB 2514.
Fandino reported on AB 2514 regarding the storage of energy
which includes batteries, compressed air, and the freezing of
ice.
Electric Resource Planning and Development Manager Alemu advised
that the utilities will conduct the study and determine whether
they are cost effective. Alemu reported on his experience with
various findings and advised that not much had changed.
Therefore, he opined the methods would not be cost effective.
It was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire to authorize
the commencement of the feasibility study. Motion carried, 4-0.
ORAL REPORTS
Director of Light & Power Carlos Fandino reported on the request
for proposals for electric maintenance service contractor.
Fandino reported on a hazardous material clean up on February
15, 2012, involving a tanker truck spill, and on a vehicle
collision incident in which the vehicle ran up a power pole guy
wire; the incident did not cause a power outage.
Fandino provided a status update on the installation of
disconnects and feeders that would address power outage concerns
at Charlie's Pride. He also reported on a water leak incident
at Farmer John that occurred on February 19, 2012. The cooling
system was determined to be the source of the leak.
The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the
agenda.
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At 8:28 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire,
to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
William J. DaILS
Mayor Pro-Tem
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