Public Utilities 2019/03/27CITY OF ANAHEIM
PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
MINUTES
MARCH 27,2019
The agenda having been posted on Thursday, March 21, 2019, the Public Hearings / Regular Meeting of
the Public Utilities Board (Board) were called to order by Chairperson E. Medrano at 5:00 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 27,2019, in the 2nd Floor Gordon Hoyt Conference Room, Anaheim West Tower, 201
S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, California.
Board Members Present: Chairperson E. Medrano, Vice-Chairperson J. Seymour, R. Bhalla,
J. Showalter, R. Gaona, V. Baroldi, A. Abdulrahman
Board Members Absent: None.
City Staff Present: D. Lee, L. Quiambao, M. Moore, J. Lonneker, B. Beelner, A. Kott,
G. Bowen, J. Lehman, P. Oviedo, M. Seifen, P. Bogdanoff,
J. McBride, T. Cooke, C. Parker, T. Mardikian, D. Ballin, M. Jouhari,
A. Nguyen, C. Pereyra, H. Mendoza, A. Muniz
Guest(s) Present: R. Nelson, former Board member; Don Phillips, Resident; Helen Phillips,
Resident; Dagan King, Resident; Herb Deeks, Resident; Maria Feliz,
Resident; Grace Li, Student; Peter Li, Parent; Lucy Li, Parent; Irma
Huitron, City of Anaheim Employee; Jesus Villasenor, Orange County
Translation & Interpretation; Karla L. Beard, CSR 13036
AGENDA ITEM
RECOGNITIONS: ROBERT NELSON AND VICKY RAMIREZ
FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THE ANAHEIM COMMUNITY AS
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD (BOARD).
R. Nelson was recognized for his years of service and commitment
to ensuring that utility customers receive quality service and
affordable rates. Public Utilities Department (Department) staff
thanked R. Nelson for his accomplishments on the Board and
presented him with a recognition plaque. V. Ramirez was unable
to attend and staff will send her recognition plaque at a late date.
R. Nelson thanked staff and welcomed the current and new Board
members. Chairperson E. Medrano recognized R. Nelson for his
contributions as a member of the Board.
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ACTION TAKEN
1. OATH OF OFFICE: NEW AND REAPPOINTED PUBLIC
UTILITIES BOARD MEMBERS.
A. Kott, Assistant City Attorney, administered the Oath of Office
to the newly elected and reappointed members of the Board. The
Board members include:
• Ravnish Bhalla, At Large
• R. Gaona, District 2
• V. Baroldi, District 3
• J. Seymour, District 6
2. RECOGNITION OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER
DISTRICT (MWD) POSTER CONTEST WINNERS.
M. Moore, Assistant General Manager, Water Services, recognized
Grace Li for the selection of her poster as part of the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California (MWD) 2019 Water
Conservation Poster Contest. The Board congratulated her for her
artwork.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Chairperson E. Medrano invited the public to speak: on matters other
than the public hearing items.
4. APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PUBLIC
UTILITIES BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2019. *
5. APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER FOR THE PUBLIC
UTILITIES HEARING BOARD AND ONE MEMBER FOR
THE AD HOC LEGISLATIVE WORKING GROUP. **
Chairperson E. Medrano indicated he was seeking one member and
one alternate to serve on the Public Utilities Hearing Board
(Hearing Board). The Hearing Board convenes to hear matters that
are unresolved by staff, such as billing disputes. 1. Showalter was
appointed as the member and R. Bhalla as the alternate by
Chairperson E. Medrano.
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There being no public
comments, Chairperson E.
Medrano closed the public
comments portion of the
meeting.
J. Seymour moved approval
of the Minutes of the
Regular Public Utilities
Board Meeting of February
27,2019. V. Baroldi
seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0.
ABSTAINED: O.
ABSENT: O.
Chairperson E. Medrano indicated he was seeking one volunteer to
serve on the Ad Hoc Legislative Working Group. The Ad Hoc
Legislative Working Group meets to review pertinent legislation
that may have impacts on Anaheim customers or utility operations.
A. Abdulrahman was appointed to the Ad Hoc Legislative Working
Group.
6. PRESENTATION: UTILITIES SUCCESS INDICATORS.
A. Nguyen, Utilities Budget Administrator, provided an update on
the Department's Utilities Success Indicators (USI) for the
reporting period of July through December 2018. He began with
an overview of the report, explaining that the USI is published
every six months, covers twenty different perfonnance metrics,
and is intended to provide a high level overview of the
Department's perfonnance in relation to its key objectives.
A. Nguyen described how the Department's electric reliability
perfonnance was in the top quartile of publicly owned utilities
nationwide, and how street light repairs were completed on
average within 2.1 business days for the reporting period and for
calendar year 2018, which is highly responsive as street light
repairs are the most frequently requested service by residents and
businesses.
Regarding water system maintenance, A. Nguyen described how
the Department met its valve maintenance goal but was two
hydrants short on its hydrant maintenance goal. He indicated that
the Department still has plans to schedule maintenance on all
remaining hydrants and valves.
A. Nguyen also commented on how California's clean energy
goals were accelerated during the reporting period, and how the
Department is working to ensure compliance with statewide
mandates and that impacts to ratepayers are minimized. He
explained that the Kramer and Canyon Power Plants have been
instrumental in helping to integrate intermittent renewable
resources like solar and wind. While he noted that the Kraemer
Power Plant's availability was limited during the reporting period,
he described how the Plant's availability returned to normal levels
after repairs were completed.
On the Department's fmancial metrics, A. Nguyen briefed the
Board about how the Electric and Water Utility's credit ratings
were unchanged but that other utilities in California have been
downgraded recently over wildfrre-related risks. He reiterated that
98% ofthe City's power lines in the fire threat zones are already
underground, and that the Department plans to use cameras to
mitigate this risk further.
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Regarding utility rates, A. Nguyen described how water rates are
approximately 30% below the average of other Orange County
water agencies and electric rates are approximately 17% lower
than what other Orange County residents pay.
A. Nguyen concluded his presentation by describing how the
Department continues to place a high value on customer
satisfaction, noting how at least 90% of Anaheim Anytime users
rated the Department's employees positively on measures
reflecting effectiveness, responsiveness, and courteousness.
7. PRESENTATION: WATER QUALITY UPDATE.
C. Parker, Water Engineering Manager, discussed the
Department's water quality controls, emerging regulations, and
water quality improvement strategies. C. Parker discussed how
regulations start at the Federal level and filter down to the State
and local levels, noting that the State and local levels can
implement stricter regulations, if desired. C. Parker mentioned that
the Department has over 51 permanent water sampling stations to
monitor and ensure high quality water is served to customers. He
noted that the new 2019 Water Quality Report will be presented at
the next Board meeting in April.
C. Parker then mentioned that water quality regulations are
continually being evaluated, and an emerging regulation is for
PFOA (Perflourooctanoic Acid) and PFOS (Perflourooctane
Sulfonate). He explained these chemicals are in a variety of
commercial and consumer products, such as paper products, fire-
fighting foams, and non-stick cookware, and while they are not
caused by water utilities, the responsibility to ensure compliance is
part of the Department's overall program. C. Parker indicated that
in the near future the Department will be testing for these
compounds per the State Division of Drinking Water requirements.
If testing results see levels above 14 parts per trillion, the
Department would notify City officials.
Another regulation that is being implemented is a no-cost lead
testing program by water utilities in public schools. The
Department is in the process of completing the testing at public
school agencies, and will voluntarily offer similar testing at no cost
to private K-12 schools in Anaheim.
Finally, C. Parker discussed strategies for maintaining high levels
of water quality by utilizing operational programs and capital
improvement projects that include, installing wells deep into the
aquifer, flushing water mains to prevent stagnant water, and
reducing water age in the system by mixing water in storage tanks.
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The Board asked for a quantification of the amount of the total
dissolved solids in the Orange County groundwater basin. C.
Parker reported the number, per the 2018 Water Quality Report, is
587 parts per million. The Board also asked about the status of the
Orange County North Basin site groundwater plume clean-up was
progressing. D. Lee indicated that the clean-up is under the
purview of the United States Environmental Protection Agency
that has a specific process and timeline. M. Moore explained that
the process is underway with data being collected, and that a
remediation strategy has not yet been delineated.
8. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING, wmCH IS IN SUBSTANTIALLY
FINAL FORM, THE FINAL FORM OF wmCH SHALL BE
CONCLUSIVELY EVIDENCED BY THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY THEREOF AMONG THE CITY OF ANAHEIM,
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
("UC"), UC SAN DIEGO, AND SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF
OCEANOGRAPHY, A UC CAMPUS, FOR CAMERA
EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION, AND ACCESS TO A
REGIONAL NETWORK OF FIRE CAMERAS FOR
MONITORING POTENTIAL WILDFIRES. *
T. Cooke, Electric Operations Manager -Field Services, gave a
presentation on the Wildfire Camera System in Anaheim. T.
Cooke noted that the Department and Anaheim Fire & Rescue
(AF&R) jointly evaluated a regional network of fire cameras that is
being deployed in high fire threat zones to provide high resolution
video, near infrared capabilities, and the ability to zoom into areas
to more quickly identify ignition points. The main objectives of
the Wildfire Camera System, is to enhance wildfire mitigation
actions, bolster situational awareness, take advantage of being a
part of a larger regional fire camera network, and provide AF &R
remote control of the cameras over the fire threat zones to reduce
response times and accelerate deployment of resources.
The Board inquired about some of the vantage points of the
cameras and their locations, specifically at Anaheim West Tower.
Staff indicated the cameras would be a part of a larger network of
cameras that give different views for triangulation to locate fires.
The Board asked about the University of California San Diego
(UCSD) owning the camera data. Staff responded that the data is a
part of the UCSD network of cameras and UCSD owns the data.
The Board also inquired whether the software system has the
associated artificial intelligence to detect fires or does someone
actually have to view the screen. Staff responded that cameras do
not yet have artificial intelligence but that is under development by
UCSD.
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A. Abdulrahman moved
approval to recommend an
MOU for camera equipment,
installation, and access to a
regional network of fire
cameras for monitoring
potential wildfires. J.
Seymour seconded the
motion.
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0.
ABSTAINED: O.
ABSENT: O.
The Board inquired about privacy protection. Staff responded that
the camera software utilized by UCSD has privacy protection
features that include pixilation that mitigates viewing into homes.
9. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED INCREASES TO THE
WATER COMMODITY ADJUSTMENT (W-CA) AND
WATER SYSTEM RELIABILITY ADJUSTMENT (W-SRA)
RATES AND CORRESPONDING REVISIONS TO
SCHEDULES W-CA AND W-SRA OF THE WATER RATES,
RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROPOSED
MODIFICATIONS TO SCHEDULE W-SRA AND RULE
NOS. 1,2, AND 17 OF THE WATER RATES, RULES AND
REGULATIONS; AND DETERMINATION THAT THESE
MODIFICATIONS ARE EXEMPT UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE,
SECTION 21080(B)(8), AND SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND
15273(A) OF TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS. *
The Public Hearing was called to order by Chairperson E.
Medrano.
B. Beelner, Assistant General Manager -Finance and
Administration, presented oral testimony explaining that the
Department is proposing to increase the Water Commodity
Adjustment (W-CA) and Water System Reliability Adjustment
(W-SRA) of the Water Rates, Rules and Regulations. The modest
rate proposal will help to recover increasing wholesale water costs
and provides capital funding to address aging pipelines and other
capital infrastructure needs. B. Bee1ner also discussed the
proposed modifications to Schedule W-SRA and the Rule Nos. 1,
2, and 17 that provides the ability for K-12 schools to invest in
sustainability improvements to their campuses and to pay those
costs over time on their utility bills, and to decrease the amount of
time the Department may recover its costs for underbilled amounts.
D. Lee stated that 81,300 Notices of Public Hearing were mailed
and, of those, 1,255 notices were in Spanish and 80,045 notices
were in English. He also stated that twelve written protests were
received as of the public hearing date.
Upon the conclusion the foundational testimony, Chairperson E.
Medrano asked staff to explain how water projects are prioritized
in their capital improvement plan and the length of time to take a
project from design to construction. D. Lee, M. Moore, and C.
Parker responded to these questions.
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The Public Utilities
Department presented
prepared testimony and oral
testimony in support of its
proposed (1) water rate
increase to the Water
Commodity Adjustment (W-
CA) and Water System
Reliability Adjustment (W-
SRA) and (2) the proposed
modifications to Schedule
W -SRA and Rule Nos. 1, 2,
and 17.
Upon the completion of the
testimony and public
comment, Chairperson E.
Medrano entertained the
following motion from A.
Kott, who moved that all
evidence, oral and written,
submitted by staff, including
the Prepared Testimony with
exhibits from B. Beelner;
the Affidavits of Publication
of the Notice of Public
Hearing; the Certificate of
Mailing; and the written
protests and the returned
notices filed with the
Secretary of the Board
become part of the record
and submitted into
evidence. Chairperson E.
Medrano granted A. Kott's
motion.
Chairperson E. Medrano
next entertained A. Kott's
request to close the record of
the public hearing because
there were no further
witnesses or evidence to be
submitted by the
Department for the Board's
After Board questions, Chairperson E. Medrano asked if there was
any member of the public who would like to speak either in favor
of or in opposition to the proposed modifications to the Water
Rates, Rules and Regulations. There were no public comments. D.
Lee made closing remarks.
A verbatim transcript of the Public Hearing with all testimony,
exhibits, and public comments that were a part of the public
hearings was prepared by the Court Reporter. The certified
original transcript is on file in the 11 th floor Department Records,
Public Utilities Department, Anaheim West Tower. A certified
copy of the original transcript is on file in the City Clerk's office,
2 nd floor, City Hall.
10. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO
DEVELOPMENTAL SCHEDULE D-TOU
(DEVELOPMENTAL DOMESTIC TIME-OF-USE) AND
RULE NOS. 1, 2, 14,17,23,26, AND 29 OF THE ELECTRIC
RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS; PROPOSED
ADDITION OF DEVELOPMENTAL SCHEDULE D-TOU-2
(DEVELOPMENTAL DOMESTIC TIME-OF -USE) TO THE
ELECTRIC RATES, RULES AND REGULATIONS; AND
DETERMINATION THAT THESE MODIFICATIONS ARE
EXEMPT UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
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consideration. Since no
objections to Staffs request
were interposed,
Chairperson E. Medrano
closed the Public Hearing.
The Board provided
comments. After which,
Chairperson E. Medrano
summarized the prior
testimony ofD. Lee,
concluding that the number
of protests received did not
constitute a majority protest
to the proposed increases to
the W -CA and W -SRA.
V. Baroldi moved that the
Board recommend to the
City Council, by resolution,
that it (l) determine that the
modifications to the Water
Rates, Rules and
Regulations are exempt
under CEQA, (2) approve
the proposed modifications
to Schedule W -SRA for any
rate adjustments occurring
on or after July 1,2019, and
(3) approve the proposed
modifications to Rule Nos.
1,2, and 17 of the Water
Rates, Rules and
Regulations. J. Seymour
seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0.
ABSTAINED: O.
ABSENT: O.
The Public Utilities
Department presented
prepared testimony and oral
testimony in support of its
proposed modification to
Schedule D-TOU, addition
of Schedule D-TOU-2 and
modifications to Rule Nos.
1,2, 14, 17,23,26, and 29
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC
RESOURCES CODE, SECTION 21080(B)(8), AND
SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND 15273(A) OF TITLE 14 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS. *
The Public Hearing was called to order by Chairperson E.
Medrano.
B. Bee1ner presented oral testimony explaining that the
Department is proposing modifications to Schedule D-TOU and
addition of Schedule D-TOU-2, modifications to Rule Nos. 1,2,
14, 17,23,26, and 29 of the Electric Rates, Rules and Regulations.
The new rate schedule is strictly optional and allows customers
who may be able to shift their energy usage to off-peak hours to
sign up for the new rate schedule. The rule proposals include a bill
credit for unplanned extended outages, to decrease the amount of
time the Department may recover its costs for underbilled amounts,
consolidation of income qualified discount programs into one rule,
and simplification of a solar income qualified assistance program.
D. Lee answered questions regarding the publication of public
hearing notice. Upon the conclusion the foundational testimony,
Chairperson E. Medrano asked staff whether there is a penalty if
customers want to go back from the time-based rate to the flat rate.
He also asked about the Solar for Schools Program. D. Lee and B.
Beelner responded to these questions.
After Board questions, Chairperson E. Medrano asked if there was
any member of the public who would like to speak either in favor
of or in opposition to the proposed modifications to the Electric
Rates, Rules and Regulations. There were no public comments. D.
Lee made closing remarks.
A verbatim transcript of the Public Hearing with all testimony,
exhibits, and public comments that were a part of the public
hearings was prepared by the Court Reporter. The certified
original transcript is on file in the 11th floor Department Records,
Public Utilities Department, Anaheim West Tower. A certified
copy of the original transcript is on file in the City Clerk's office,
2nd floor, City Hall.
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of the Electric Rates. Rules
and Regulations.
Upon the completion of the
testimony and public
comment, Chairperson E.
Medrano moved that all
evidence, oral and written,
submitted by staff, including
the Prepared Testimony with
exhibits from B. Bee1ner;
and the Affidavits of
Publication of the Notice of
Public Hearing become part
of the record and submitted
into evidence. Chairperson
E. Medrano granted A.
Kott's motion.
Chairperson E. Medrano
next entertained A. Kott's
request to close the record of
the Public Hearing because
there were no further
witnesses or evidence to be
submitted by the
Department for the Board's
consideration. Since no
objections to Staff's request
were interposed,
Chairperson E. Medrano
closed the public hearing.
A. Abdulrahman moved
approval that the Board
recommend the City Council
by resolution determine that
the modifications to the
Electric Rates, Rules and
Regulations are exempt
from CEQA and approve the
proposed addition of the
Developmental Schedule D-
TOU-2, and modifications to
Developmental Schedule D-
TOU, and Rule Nos. 1,2,
14, 17,23,26, and 29 of the
Electric Rates, Rules and
11. UPDATE ON ELECTRIC SYSTEM ISSUES.
J. Lonneker, Assistant General Manager -Electric Services, made
the Board aware of the upcoming bore installation tour at an
underground conversion project location, and asked if any
members of the Board were interested in attending that they please
let P. Oviedo know.
12. UPDATE ON WATER SYSTEM ISSUES.
M. Moore, Assistant General Manager -Water Services, provided
an update on a water main break, which recently occurred on
Imperial Highway. M. Moore indicated that the event was on the
news and showed an excerpt from the news of the event.
Coordination between the Department and AF &R was
instrumental in locating the main break and making the necessary
repairs.
M. Moore then discussed the water supply storage levels indicating
that local groundwater basin levels were improving due to the
recent rains. M. Moore also mentioned that there is a possibility
the Orange County basin could reach normal operating levels this
year for the first time in a decade.
13. UPDATE ON POWER SUPPLY ISSUES.
G. Bowen, Assistant General Manager -Power Supply, provided
the Board with an update on the Department's Power Supply. G.
Bowen indicated that wholesale sales were strong for the last
several months; however, the sales resulted in an increased cost for
natural gas to operate the Canyon, Kraemer, and Magnolia Power
Plants facilities. He also mentioned that the increased costs,
predominantly natural gas, would result in a request next month for
an increase in the current Power Supply budget to be brought to the
Board for consideration. He noted that wholesale sales offset any
impacts to utility rates. G. Bowen also indicated that SoCal Gas
was expected to complete maintenance and repair of its main
pipeline in mid-April.
G. Bowen provided the Board with an update on the Kraemer
Power Plant, explaining that the unit suffered a failure of its oil
supply line and was expected to be out of service while options to
repair it were being considered.
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Regulations .. J. Seymour
seconded the motion
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0.
ABSTAINED: O.
ABSENT: O.
G. Bowen made the Board aware that the Direct Current Fast
Chargers for Electric Vehicles were now available at the
Brookhurst Community Center for public use.
G. Bowen indicated that the Department received the 2019 Tree
Line USA Recognition for its efforts and practices in protecting
and enhancing America's urban forests. He highlighted that the
Department has been awarded this recognition every year since
2005 and that its Tree Power Program, was a major factor in
receiving this award. He noted that the Department has provided
over 55,000 trees since the Program's inception, which equates to
an average of over 1,200 trees per year to Anaheim residents and
businesses.
14. UPDATE ON FINANCE ISSUES.
B. Beelner, Assistant General Manager -Finance and
Administration, discussed the monthly dashboard with the Board.
He indicated that electric revenue for the Fiscal Year to Date
February 28,2019 was 9.7% above budget ($28.8M) with electric
costs coming in above budget as well by 3.6% ($9 .5M) causing a
net positive budget variance of$19.3M. B. Beelner explained that
electric revenue and costs have both trended higher due to higher
than expected wholesale power revenue and wholesale power costs
driven by higher natural gas prices. B. Beelner then mentioned
that with the uncertainty surrounding the Kraemer Power Plant's
current outage this positive variance would most likely drop to
near normal levels as the Department will purchase more
wholesale power than normal to replace Kraemer Power Plant's
lack of availability. B. Beelner then mentioned that the Year to
Date February 28, 2019 water revenue was 2.1 % ($1.2M) below
budget; however, since water costs were under budget by 10.4%
($5.0M) the Department experienced a net positive budget
variance of $3.8M.
B. Beelner then discussed the Electric Utility's recent credit review
by Moody's Investor Services (Moody's). Moody's looked
specifically at the Department's potential financial risk related to
wildfires that Department infrastructure might cause. Since the
Department is 98% undergrounded in the high risk fire zones, and
due to the extensive mitigation efforts undertaken by the
Department, Moody's reported that the Electric Utility's credit
rating remains at Aa3 (equivalent to AA-for Standard and Poor's
and Fitch) with a stable outlook. However, Moody's moved Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power, Burbank Water and
Power, and Glendale Water and Power to a "negative outlook" due
to the possibility that these agencies' respective above ground
infrastructure in high risk fire zones might spark a wildfire that
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might consequently incur substantial financial losses for those
agencies.
15. UPDATE ON ENTERPRISE RISK AND COMPLIANCE.
J. Lehman, Chief Risk Officer, discussed the Wholesale Energy
Risk Management (ERM) Program's Quarterly Compliance report.
J. Lehman indicated that the ERM program provides clear
requirements and limits regarding wholesale energy transactions
that allow staff to conduct business in a timely manner while
ensuring that the Department's interests are protected and risks are
minimized. All transactions were within the Authorized
Transaction Limits during this period.
J. Lehman then shared that the legislative session was in full
swing, and about 200 of the approximately 2,500 plus bills
introduced to date have the potential to impact utility operations.
J. Lehman mentioned the PUB Legislative Working Group met
prior to the Board meeting and reviewed some of the key bills that
have the potential to impact the Department. These include
wildfire related bills, resource procurement mandates, water tax,
water quality bills, as well as transportation electrification bills.
She thanked the Legislative Working Group for their time and
effort.
16. ITEM(S) BY SECRETARY.
D. Lee indicated that upcoming agenda items for the following
Board meeting include:
• Presentation on the Department's FY2019/20 budget
• Posting of the annual water quality report
• Power supply budget amendment
• A potential grant opportunity for transportation
electrification
He shared with the Board upcoming events that include:
• Budget Workshops at Community Meetings
• Earth Day Tree Planting Ceremony scheduled for April 19
• Sustainability Expo scheduled for June 22
D. Lee requested that the meeting be closed in the memory of Mr.
Cy Tempel, a former employee who passed away.
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17. ITEM(S) BY BOARD MEMBERS.
J. Showalter thanked the Department for their donation of a shade
tree to a local Anaheim high school for their fundraiser event.
J. Seymour requested an emergency preparedness presentation
pertaining to a significant earthquake event and the Department's
preparedness.
R. Bhalla thanked the Board and staff for welcoming him, and
indicated he is looking forward to working with the Department
staff.
A. Abdulrahman thanked staff for their hard work and for their
transparency.
E. Medrano welcomed the two new Board members. He also
thanked staff for taking care of the ratepayers and making sure
they are always well informed about what the Department does.
18. ADJOURNMENT IN MEMORY OF CY TEMPEL, TO THE
REGULAR MEETING ON APRIL 24, 2019, AT 5:00 P.M., IN
THE 11TH FLOOR LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM,
ANAHEIM WEST TOWER, 201 S. ANAHEIM BOULEVARD,
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA.
E. Medrano called for a minute of silence, followed by a call for a
motion to adjourn the Board meeting in Memory ofCy Tempel.
DukkuLee
Public Utilities General Manager
J. Seymour moved approval
to adjourn the Regular
Meeting in Memory of Cy
Tempel at 7:50 p.m., to the
Board's Regular Meeting
date of April 24, 2019 at
5:00 p.m. V. Baroldi
seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED: 7-0.
ABSTAINED: O.
ABSENT: O.
* Indicates item( s) that will be forwarded to City Council for action upon recommendation by the
Board.
** Indicates item(s) that will be forwarded to City Clerk and City Council for informational purposes.
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