20120320 Regular City Council Meeting - MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL -
LIGHT & POWER MEETING OF THE CITY OF VERNON
HELD MARCH 20, 2012, IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL LOCATED AT
4303 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 Newmire to approve the
Minutes of the Regular City Council - Light & Power Meeting held
January 17, 2012. Motion carried, 4-0.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by Maisano, that the
matters on the Consent Calendar be approved as recommended.
Motion carried, 4-0.
1. Approval of Light & Power Warrant Register No. 318,
totaling $1,342,676.58, which covers the period of February
28, through March 12, 2012, and consists of the following:
a. Ratification of wire transfers totaling $762,598.79;
and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$44,092.491 and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$535,985.30.
2. Approval of Gas Warrant Register No. 106, totaling
$2,028,153.54, which covers the period of February 28,
through March 12, 2012, and consists of the following:
a.Ratification of wire transfer totaling $2,008,578.63;
and
b. Ratification of the issuance of early checks totaling
$10,727.25; and
c. Authorization to issue pending checks totaling
$8,847.66.
NEW BUSINESS
1.Approval of the continuance of the Electrical System
Maintenance Agreement between Petrelli Electric, Inc. and
the City of Vernon on a month -to -month basis.
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Carlos Fandino, Director of Light & Power, reported that the
request for proposals ("RFP") was in progress and recommended
that the current agreement with Petrelli Electric be continued
on a month -to -month basis until the RFP process is completed.
It was moved by Newmire and seconded by McCormick that the
continuance of the Electrical System Maintenance Agreement be
approved. Motion carried, 4-0.
ORAL REPORTS
Director of Light & Power Carlos Fandino reported that they have
been interviewing for an Electrical Engineer and that they are
considering hiring an Engineering Associate instead.
Fandino reported that bond proceeds will be applied towards
transformers and power poles in order to maintain the
infrastructure.
On March 14, 2012, a power outage occurred due to a traffic
collision.
On March 15, 2012, another traffic collision occurred, causing
damage to a traffic light signal, but did not create a power
outage.
On March 16, 2012, a partial power loss occurred at Royal
Printex, Inc. which necessitated the replacement of a
transformer. On March 17, 2012, the same business reported a
further loss of power that was determined to be the result of
water damage.
On March 17, 2012, a traffic collision occurred, but did not
result in damages to the power pole. Due to inclement weather,
Fandino reported of a second traffic collision incident on March
17, 2012, that resulted in damages to a street sign.
On March 18, 2012, a fatal traffic collision occurred on
District Boulevard when a car struck a power pole. Also on
March 18, 2012, a traffic collision resulted in damage to a
street side bus bench.
Fandino reported on the certification of the Malburg Generating
Station with the California Energy Commission in order to allow
bio methane gas use. On March 28, 2012, there will be a hearing
to determine whether out-of-state bio methane gas will count
towards Bucket 1 requirements as part of the renewable portfolio
standards.
Fandino reported that the recruitment for the Gas Department
personnel is ongoing.
The City Clerk announced that there were no further items on the
agenda.
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At 8:15 a.m., it was moved by McCormick and seconded by Newmire,
to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.
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City Clerk
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William J. D is
Mayor Pro-Tem
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