Public Utilities 2011/09/28CITY OF ANAHEIM
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The agenda having been posted on Thursday, September 22, 201 the Regular Meeting of the Public Utilities
(Board) was called to order by Chairperson Jordan Brandman at 5:02 p.m. on Wednesday, September
P-8, 201 in the 1 1 Floor Large Conference Room, Anaheim West Tower, 201 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim,
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Board Members Present: J. Brandman, D. Morgan, C. Peltzer, P. Carroll, J. Machiaverna,
B. Hernandez, S.E. Faessel
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Staff Present: M. Edwards, D. Calkins, D. Lee, E. Zacherl, S. Sciortino, J. Lehman,
A. Kott, R. Dowell, M. Bruckner, F. Barvarz, P. Wong, W. De Leon,
L. Quiambao, G. Barnes
Guest(s) Present: David Wain, Resident
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There were no public comments. There being no public
comments, J. Brand man closed
the general public comments
portion of the meeting.
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- 3. APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AUTHORITY FOR SPOT
BID ORDERS FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND
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M. Edwards shared that this item is to recommend amending the D. Morgan moved approval of
Spot Bid authority for the Finance Department to purchase the Amended Authority for
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equipment and materials specific to electric utility operations. The
Spot Bid was authorized in 2007 because vendors were impacted by
the heavy demand for raw materials, which resulted in fluctuations
in pricing, and they were no longer able to meet the longer term
pricing and availability requirements.
A member of the Board requested that a quarterly report be
prepared to show how the Spot Bid has been used in the past, with
some rationale of the bid awards. M. Edwards responded that this
explanations of the bid awards.
M. Edwards shared that the Spot Bid has been effective in saving
money for ratepayers by reducing inventory carrying costs and
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He shared that the fiber optics network map is quite extensive in
terms of its reach throughout Anaheim.
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Equipment and Materials.
C. Peltzer seconded the
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other facilities.
Additional slides showed wireless installations on City facilities
such as utility poles. In comparison, the Board was shown this
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Gast year the winning team had a time of two minutes and two
seconds (2:02). This year, the Huntington Beach team won with a
time of one minute and thirty-six seconds (1:36). The Anaheim
teams did well, with times of one minute fifty-nine seconds
anY two minutes twelve seconds
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the Canyon Power Project landscaping. He expressed to the Board
that if anyone was interested in a tour of the Plant, he would be
happy to facilitate that.
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revenue variance of approximately $1 million combined for both
electric and water. He mentioned that we continue to be very
cautious and watch our expenses very closely.
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Board Members interested in buying Anaheim Utilities Bonds. A.
Kott shared that she would research the matter and provide the
board with a response at the next Board meeting.
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billing, required by the FERC, was also approved and will begin on
October 1. She mentioned that if the Board was interested, a
presentation can be provided on the changes,
M. Edwards requested a broader presentation on the risk
manigernent . rrami what it entaili. whit , w
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Internal Compliance Report will be presented at the next Board
meeting.
10. AGENDA ITEM(S) FOR THE NEXT PUBLIC UTILITIES
BOARD MEETING ON OCTOBER 26,2011.
• Amended Renewable Portfolio Standards.
• C!zrbon Offsets and Carbon Allowa
11. ITEM(S) BY SECRETARY.
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*n all the work that has been done.
class tour of the Canyon Power Plant. He said it is quite a facility
that explains the wonderful continuing legacy of Anaheim.
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Telecommunication Presentation.
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13. ADJOURNMENT: (TO THE REGULAR MEETING ON
OCTOBER 26 2011 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE 11' FLOOR
LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, ANAHEIM WEST TOWER,
201 S. ANAHEIM BOULEVARD, ANAHEIM,
CALIFORNIA).
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