20120306 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL -
LIGHT & POWER MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD MARCH 6, 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.
MINUTES
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by McCormick to approve the
Minutes of the Regular City Council - Light & Power Meeting held
January 3, 2012. Motion carried, 4-0.
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.
I.Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 317,
totaling $4,638,248.88, which covers the period of February
14, through February 27, 2012, and consists of the
following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $4,542,782.86;
and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$18,022.28; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$77,443.74.
2. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 105, totaling
$6,472.55, which covers the period of February 14,through
February 27, 2012, and consists of the following:
a.Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$6,431.51; and
b.Authorization to issue pending checks totaling $41.04.
3. December 2011 Resource Procurement Report, to be received
and filed.
NEW BUSINESS
1.Resolution No. 2012-37 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the
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Execution of an Amendment No. 7 to the Agreement By and
Between the City of Vernon and Tyler Technologies, Inc. for
Maintenance of the City's Financial Software System
It was moved by Maisano and seconded by McCormick to approve
Resolution No. 2012-37. Motion carried, 4-0.
2. Resolution No. 2012-38 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving the Execution of the
Amended and Restated Red Rock Access Easement and License
Agreement By and Between the City of Vernon and North Sky
River Energy, LLC
Director of Light & Power, Fandino reported that this was an
easement agreement with Renue Energy to provide accessibility
to a portion of the wind property in order to develop it.
Peter Hervish reported on the transfer of the easement
agreement with the North Sky River Energy, LLC sale.
In response to Councilman Newmire, Hervish advised that
everyone is under the same environmental restrictions as
Vernon. Counsel Dana Reed further reported that the agreement
had a specific liability and indemnity clause.
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by Maisano to approve
Resolution No. 2012-38. Motion carried, 4-0.
ORAL REPORTS
Director of Light & Power Carlos Fandino reported that he
intended to modify the Port Canaveral Power Consultants, Inc.
agreement for Peter Hervish's services regarding travel
expenses.
Fandino also reported that he was working on the request for
proposals for the services currently handled by Petrelli
Electric, and planned to extend the current contract to a month -
to -month basis until a contractor is selected.
Fandino reported on the easement for Matheson Tri Gas and on the
candidates for the engineering position. He advised that the
department is working with Purchasing to track the bond money
and its use.
Fandino reported that Gavina & Sons, Inc. had selected a
contractor to build a system to connect to the City's gas
system. He also reported on the Gas Department's compliance
with the Department of Transportation requirements.
Fandino reported damage to a traffic signal due to a traffic
collision on February 21, 2012. On February 22, 2012, Papa
Cantella reported a downed guy wire.
Petrelli Electric conducted an oil switch replacement at the
corner of Fruitland Avenue and Boyle Avenue due to the
identification of a hot spot.
On February 26, 2012, a three hour power outage occurred when
Feeder 28 relayed and tested bad.
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Fandino advised that March is a high traffic season for Mylar
balloons, and reported an outage that occurred on March 3, 2012,
due to a balloon.
On February 23, 2012, a gas leak occurred at 2101 38th Street.
The crews were able to isolate the leak without disrupting the
transmission line. Engineering Manager Ali Nour advised that
due to the leak, patrol inspections will now he conducted once a
month.
Fandino reported on his plan to use bio methane gas at the MGS
power plant and was working with Beowulf, Element Market, and
Clean Energy to that end. Fandino also mentioned his efforts to
getting the plant certified.
Fandino reported that A31900 may not allow the use of out-of-
state bio methane gas - towards the Bucket 1 requirement for
renewable portfolio standards.
The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the
agenda.
At 8:31 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire,
to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
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City Clerk
William J. D4v1s
Mayor Pro-Tem
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