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Resolution No. 2010-012RESOLUTION NO. 2010-12 A RESOLUTION OF:THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THANK YOU LETTERS TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO SPONSOR THE HOOVER ALLOCATION ACT OF 2009 WHEREAS, the City of .Vernon (the "City") is a municipal corporation and a chartered city of the State of California organized and existing under its Charter and the Constitution of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, which currently governs the allocation of Hoover Dam hydropower for water and power users across the Southern California region, expires in 2017 at which time the existing participants' right to power from the plant will be in jeopardy; and WHEREAS, in 1987, the City entered into a 30-year contract for energy from Hoover Dam; and WHEREAS, on January 11, 2010, the City Council of the City of Vernon discussed supporting the legislative efforts underway to - amend the existing Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984 to preserve the low- cost, emission -free Hoover Dam hydropower for the Southern California region; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment, known as the Hoover Allocation Act of 2009 (the "Act"), will retain Hoover Dam power for beneficiaries in Southern California and the City for an additional 50-year period at slightly reduced allocations in order to provide an opportunity for new participants to also receive power from the Dam; and WHEREAS, Hoover Dam power is a critical component in meeting state -mandated emission reduction and renewable energy goals while keeping rates affordable for ratepayers; and WHEREAS, by memo dated January 13, 2010, the Director of Light & Power recommended that the City thank members of Congress for their leadership and commitment in sponsoring the proposed Act. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true and correct. SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby states its continuing support of legislative efforts regarding the Act and directs the Mayor, or his designee, to send thank you letters to Senators Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Congresswomen Lucille Royball-Allard and Grace Napolitano, copies of which are attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference. SECTION 3: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage, approval and adoption of this resolution, and the City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall cause this resolution and the City Clerk's certification to be entered in the File of Resolutions of the Council of this City. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of January, 2010. ATTEST: A4t4-,c&. MANUELA GIRON, Cit" Clerk Name: Hilari.o Gonzales Title: Mayor - 2 - STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2010-12, was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Monday, January 25, 2010, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of Vernon. Executed this 211601 day of January, 2010, at Vernon, California. (SEAL) MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk - 3 - EXHIBIT A LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power January 19, 2010 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein United States Senate 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-0504 RE: Hoover Power Legislation Dear Senators Feinstein and Boxer: The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senate 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-0505 As Mayor of the City of Vernon, I am writing to thank you for your leadership and commitment to sponsor legislation, the Hoover Allocation Act of 2009, which will retain Hoover Dam power for beneficiaries in Southern California and Vernon. This action will preserve low-cost, emission -free Hoover Dam hydropower for water and power users across the Southern California region. Vernon's relationship with Hoover Dam dates back since 1987, when the City entered into a 30-year contract for energy from Hoover Dam to the extent of 22,000 kilowatts of demand and 28,000 million kilowatt-hours per year. The Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, which currently governs the allocation of power, will expire in 2017 at which time the existing participants' right to power from the plant will be in jeopardy. After two years of negotiations, Hoover Dam power contractors in California, Nevada, and Arizona have reached a compromise to ensure beneficiaries of Hoover Dam power today will continue to have access to this power source well into the future. The existing parties are seeking another 50-year extension of the Hoover Dam power at slightly reduced allocations in order to provide an opportunity for new participants to also receive power. 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1425 EXclusivel Industrial The Honorable Dianne Feinstein January 19, 2010 Page 2 Congressional action is necessary to provide certainty for Hoover Dam contractors. This agreement will avoid costly litigation over the distribution of this crucial resource. It will also assist the federal government's efforts by working with states and other entities to re -design and upgrade the transmission system and complement efforts already underway to protect 26 endangered, threatened, and sensitive species on the Lower Colorado River. Hoover Dam_ power is a critical component in meeting state -mandated emission reduction and renewable energy goal while keeping our rates affordable for our ratepayers and your constituents. Your continuing support and leadership with your colleagues is critical in helping this hard-won compromise come to fruition. Again, thank you for your support on this issue of importance for the City of Vernon and all Californians. Sincerely, Hilario Gonzales Mayor DO:AA:eo Abraham Alemu Document Control E ri LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power January 19, 2010 The Honorable Grace Napolitano U.S. House of Representatives 1610 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 RE: Hoover Power Legislation Dear Representative Napolitano: As Mayor of the City of Vernon, I am writing, to thank you for your leadership and commitment to sponsor legislation, the Hoover Allocation Act of 2009, which will retain Hoover Dam power for beneficiaries in Southern California and Vernon. This action will preserve low-cost, emission -free Hoover Dam hydropower for water and power users across the Southern California region. Vernon's relationship with Hoover Dam dates back since 1987, when the City entered into a 30-year contract for energy from Hoover Dam to the extent of 22,000 kilowatts of demand and 28,000 million kilowatt-hours per year. The Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, which currently governs the allocation of power, will expire in 2017 at which time the existing participants' right to -power from the plant will be in jeopardy. After two years of negotiations, Hoover Dam power contractors in California, Nevada, and Arizona have reached a compromise to ensure beneficiaries of Hoover Dam power today will continue to have access to this power source well into the future. The existing 'parties are seeking another 50-year extension of the Hoover Dam power at slightly reduced allocations in order to provide an opportunity for new participants to also receive power. 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1425 EXCIUSiVe� InAstriaf The Honorable Grace Napolitano January 19, 2010 Page 2 Congressional action is necessary to provide certainty for Hoover Dam contractors. This agreement will avoid costly litigation over the distribution of this crucial resource. It will also assist the federal government's efforts by working with states and other entities to re -design and upgrade the transmission system and complement efforts already underway to protect 26 endangered, threatened, and sensitive species on the Lower Colorado River. Hoover Dam power is a critical component in meeting state -mandated emission reduction and renewable energy goal while keeping our rates affordable for our ratepayers and your constituents. Your continuing support and leadership with your colleagues is critical in helping this hard-won compromise come to fruition. Again, thank you for your support on this issue of importance for the City of Vernon and all Californians. Sincerely, Hilario Gonzales Mayor 176 - c: Abraham Alemu Document Control LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power January 19, 2010 The Honorable Lucille Royball-Allard U.S. House of Representatives 2330 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 RE: Hoover Power. Legislation Dear Representative Royball-Allard: As Mayor of the City of Vernon, I am writing to thank you for your leadership and commitment to sponsor legislation, the Hoover Allocation Act of 2009, which will retain Hoover Dam power for beneficiaries in Southern California and Vernon. This action will preserve low-cost; emission -free Hoover Dam hydropower for water and power users across the Southern California region. Vernon's relationship with Hoover Dam dates back since 1987, when the City entered into a 30-year contract for energy from Hoover Dam to the extent of 22,000 kilowatts of demand and 28,000 million kilowatt-hours per year. The Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, which currently governs the allocation of power, will expire in 2017 at which time the existing participants' right to power from the plant will be in jeopardy. After two years of negotiations, Hoover Dam power contractors in California, Nevada, and Arizona have reached a compromise to ensure beneficiaries of Hoover Dam power today will continue to have access to this power source well into the future. The existing parties are seeking another 50-year extension of the Hoover Dam power at slightly reduced allocations in order to provide an opportunity for new participants to also receive power. 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1425 EXclusive� Zn6strial The Honorable Lucille Royball-Allard January 19, 2010 Page 2 Congressional action is necessary to provide certainty for Hoover Dam contractors. This agreement will avoid costly litigation over the distribution of this crucial resource. It will also assist the federal government's efforts by working with states and other entities to re -design and upgrade the transmission system and complement efforts already underway to protect 26 endangered, threatened, and sensitive species on the Lower Colorado River. Hoover Dam power is a critical component in meeting state -mandated emission reduction and renewable energy goal while keeping our rates affordable for our ratepayers and your constituents. Your continuing support and leadership with your colleagues is critical in helping this hard-won compromise come to fruition. Again, thank you for your support on this issue of importance for the City of Vernon and all Californians. Sincerely, Hilario Gonzales Mayor c: Abraham Alemu Document Control CITY CLERK'S OFFICE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: January 26, 2010 TO: Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power FRO�4 Nelly Giron, City Clerk RE: Resolution No. 2010-12 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing the Execution of Thank You Letters to Members of Congress for Their Leadership and Commitment to Sponsor the Hoover Allocation Act of 2009 Transmitted herewith are copies of the signed thank you letters that were mailed and a copy of Resolution No. 2010-12 referenced above, which was approved by City Council on January 25, 2010. Thank you. NG : di c: Resolution No. 2010-12 LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power January 19, 2010 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein United States Senate 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-0504 RE: Hoover Power Legislation Dear Senators Feinstein and Boxer: The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senate 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-0505 As Mayor of the City of Vernon, I am writing to thank you for your leadership and commitment to sponsor legislation, the Hoover Allocation Act of 2009, which will retain Hoover Dam power for beneficiaries in Southern California and Vernon. This action will preserve low-cost, emission -free Hoover Dam hydropower for water and power users across the Southern California region. Vernon's relationship with Hoover Dam dates back since 1987, when the City entered into a 30-year contract for energy from Hoover Dam to the extent of 22,000 kilowatts of demand and 28,000 million kilowatt-hours per year. The Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, which currently governs the allocation of power, will expire in 2017 at which time the existing participants' right to power from the plant will be in jeopardy. After two years of negotiations, Hoover Dam power contractors in California, Nevada, and Arizona have reached a compromise to ensure beneficiaries of Hoover Dam power today will continue to have access to this power source well into the future. The existing parties are seeking another 50-year extension of the Hoover Dam power at slightly reduced allocations in order to provide an opportunity for new participants to also receive power. 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1425 EXc husive l Industrial The Honorable Dianne Feinstein January 19, 2010 Page 2 Congressional action is necessary to provide certainty for Hoover Dam contractors. This agreement will avoid costly litigation over the distribution of this crucial resource. It will also assist the federal government's efforts by working with states and other entities to re -design and upgrade the transmission system and complement efforts already underway to protect 26 endangered, threatened, and sensitive species on the Lower Colorado River. Hoover Dam power is a critical component in meeting state -mandated emission reduction and renewable energy goal while keeping our rates affordable for our ratepayers and your constituents. Your continuing support and leadership with your colleagues is critical in helping this hard-won compromise come to fruition.. Again, thank you for your support on this issue of importance for the City of Vernon and all Californians. Sincerely, Hilario Gonzales Mayor c: Abraham Alemu Document Control LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power January 19, 2010 The Honorable Dianne Feinstein United States Senate 331 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-0504 RE: Hoover Power Legislation Dear Senators Feinstein and Boxer: The Honorable Barbara Boxer United States Senate 112 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510-0505 As Mayor of the City of Vernon, I am writing to thank you for your leadership and commitment to sponsor legislation that will retain Hoover Dam power for beneficiaries in Southern California and Vernon. This action will preserve low-cost, emission -free Hoover Dam hydropower for water and power users across the Southern California region. Vernon's relationship with Hoover Dam dates back since 1987, when the City entered into a 30-year contract for energy from Hoover Dam to the extent of 22,000 kilowatts of demand and 28,000 million kilowatt-hours per year. The Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, which currently governs the allocation of power, will expire in 2017 at which time the existing participants will lose their right to power from the plant. After two years of negotiations, Hoover Darn power contractors in California, Nevada, and Arizona have reached a compromise to ensure beneficiaries of Hoover Dam power today will continue to have access to this power source well into the future. The existing parties are seeking another 50-year extension of the Hoover Dam power at slightly reduced allocations in order to provide an opportunity for new participants to also receive power. 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1425 EXchtsive� Zn6striaf The Honorable Dianne Feinstein January 19, 2010 Page 2 Congressional action is necessary to provide certainty for Hoover Dam contractors. This agreement will avoid costly litigation over the distribution of this crucial resource. It will also assist the federal government's efforts by working with states and other entities to re -design and upgrade the transmission system and complement efforts already underway to protect 26 endangered, threatened, and sensitive species on the Lower Colorado River. Hoover Dam power is a critical component in meeting state -mandated emission reduction and renewable energy goal while keeping our rates affordable for our ratepayers and your constituents. Your continuing support and leadership with your colleagues is critical in helping this hard-won compromise come to fruition. Again, thank you for your support on this issue of importance for the City of Vernon and all Californians. Sincerely, Hilario Gonzales Mayor DO:AA:eo c: Abraham Alemu Document Control LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power January 19, 2010 The Honorable Grace Napolitano U.S. House of Representatives 1610 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 RE: Hoover Power Legislation Dear Representative Napolitano: As Mayor of the City of Vernon, I am writing to thank you for your leadership and commitment to sponsor legislation, the Hoover Allocation Act of 2009, which will retain Hoover Dam power for beneficiaries in Southern California and Vernon. This action will preserve low-cost, emission -free Hoover Dam hydropower for water and power users across the Southern California region. Vernon's relationship with Hoover Dam dates back since 1987, when the City entered into a 30-year contract for energy from Hoover Dam to the extent of 22,000 kilowatts of demand and 28,000 million kilowatt-hours per year. The Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, which currently governs the allocation of power, will expire in 2017 at which time the existing participants' right to power from the plant will be in jeopardy. After two years of negotiations, Hoover Dam power contractors in California, Nevada, and Arizona have reached a compromise to ensure beneficiaries of Hoover Dam power today will continue to have access to this power source well into the future. The existing parties are seeking another 50-year extension of the Hoover Dam power at slightly reduced allocations in order to provide an opportunity for new participants to also receive power. 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1425 EXclusive� Industrial The Honorable Grace Napolitano January 19, 2010 Page 2 Congressional action is necessary to provide certainty for Hoover Dam contractors. This agreement will avoid costly litigation over the distribution of this crucial resource. It will also assist the federal government's efforts by working with states and other entities to re -design and upgrade the transmission system and complement efforts already underway to protect 26 endangered, threatened, and sensitive species on the Lower Colorado River. Hoover Dam power is a critical component in meeting state -mandated emission reduction and renewable energy goal while keeping our rates affordable for our ratepayers and your constituents. Your continuing support and leadership with your colleagues is critical in helping this hard-won compromise come to fruition. Again, thank you for your support on this issue of importance for the City of Vernon and all Californians. Sincerely, Hilario Gonzales Mayor c: Abraham Alemu Document Control LIGHT & POWER DEPARTMENT Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power January 19, 2010 The Honorable Lucille Royball-Allard U.S. House of Representatives 2330 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 RE: Hoover Power Legislation Dear Representative Royball-Allard: As Mayor of the City of Vernon, I am writing to thank you for your leadership and commitment to sponsor legislation, the Hoover Allocation Act of 2009, which will retain Hoover Dam power for beneficiaries in Southern California and Vernon. This action will preserve low-cost, emission -free Hoover Dam hydropower for water and power users across the Southern California region. Vernon's relationship with Hoover Dam dates back since 1987, when the City entered into a 30-year contract for energy from Hoover Dam to the extent of 22,000 kilowatts of demand and 28,000 million kilowatt-hours per year. The Hoover Power Plant Act of 1984, which currently governs the allocation of power, will expire in 2017 at which time the existing participants' right to power from the plant will be in jeopardy. After two years of negotiations, Hoover Dam power contractors in California, Nevada, and Arizona have reached a compromise to ensure beneficiaries of Hoover Dam power today will continue to have access to this power source well into the future. The existing parties are seeking another 50-year extension of the Hoover Dam power at slightly reduced allocations in order to provide an opportunity for new participants to also receive power. 4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058 Telephone (323) 583-8811 Fax (323) 826-1425 Exchisive� Industrial The Honorable Lucille Royball-Allard January 19, 2010 Page 2 Congressional action is necessary to provide certainty for Hoover Dam contractors. This agreement will avoid costly litigation over the distribution of this crucial resource. It will also assist the federal government's efforts by working with states and other entities to re -design and upgrade the transmission system and complement efforts already underway to protect 26 endangered, threatened, and sensitive species on the Lower Colorado River. Hoover Dam power is a critical component in meeting state -mandated emission reduction and renewable energy goal while keeping our rates affordable for our ratepayers and your constituents. Your continuing support and leadership with your colleagues is critical in helping this hard-won compromise come to fruition. Again, thank you for your support on this issue of importance for the City of Vernon and all Californians. Sincerely, Hilario Gonzales Mayor c: Abraham Alemu Document Control ✓,�ffi I,, E J y ° APPROVED JAN 2 5 10 CITY COUNCIL RECE JAN i 4 2010 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE STAFF REPORT LIGHT & POWER DATE: January 13, 201065�\\ \�\\\,o TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Donal O'Callaghan, Director of Light & Power RE: Hoover Power Legislation Purpose: At the January 11, 2010 City Council meeting staff discussed the proposed Hoover Allacation Act of 2009 and the legislative effort underway to amend the existing Hoover Power Allocation Act. At that meeting, Council directed staff to prepare support and thank you letter from the City of Vernon. Attached for the Mayor's signature is a thank you letter to members of congress for their leadership and commitment to sponsor the proposed Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2009. Recommendation: Staff recommends City Council approve the thank you letters. Fiscal Impact: There is no known fiscal impact. 4pFYE INTEROFFICE�4i� Light & Power Department Date: January 13, 2010 To: Donal O'Callaghan Director of Light and Power MEMORANDUM From: Abraham Alemu A a A . Electric Resources Planning & Development Manager SUBJECT: Hoover Power Legislation At the January 11, 2010 City Council meeting staff discussed the proposed Hoover Allacation Act of 2009 and the legislative effort underway to amend the existing Hoover Power Allocation Act. At that meeting, Council directed staff to prepare support and thank you letter from the City of Vernon. Attached for the Mayor's signature is a thank you letter to members of congress for their leadership and commitment to sponsor the proposed Hoover Power Allocation Act of 2009. Staff recommends City Council approve the thank you letters. DO:AA:eo Attachments c: Abraham Alemu Document Control