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Electric Utilitv Philosoi)hies and Stratedes, <br />Electric Utilities Manager Olko provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Electric Utility <br />Philosophy and Strategies. <br />Discussion by council continued with questions regarding possible Ad Hoc Committee and <br />Public Benefit Programs. <br />CM Parrish acknowledged the concerns regarding the Public Benefit Program list, development <br />of an ad hoc committee to review the program list, and reminded council the Utilities <br />Commission reviews the list and provides direction to staff. Discussion continued with Council <br />expressing ideas on to include in future workshops discussion of the Public Benefit Program list. <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS: <br />(1) Implement a Low -Income Assistance Program that would Allow Qualified Customers to <br />Select One Month Once a Year to receive a 100% Credit on the Electric Portion of their <br />Bill Paid for with Public Benefits Funds, RESOLUTION NO. R-85-04. [Item #14, 7120104 <br />agenda] <br />Motion/second by CM Hernandez/Ramos to approve staffs recommendation. Discussion <br />continued with concerns as to incomplete information to evaluate the items selected for <br />approval from the Public Benefit Program. Motion carried with CM Mitchell voting "NO". <br />(2) Request Approval of Amendment Terminating Administrative Services Agreement with <br />El Colton, LLC. [Item #15, 7120104 agenda] <br />Motion/second by CM Ramos/Chastain to approve staffs recommendation. Discussion <br />continued with Council expressing concerns on intent, savings, and cause of termination. <br />Electric Utilities Manager Olko explained the three options available, and how the decision <br />would affect the development of the next phase to expand the plant. Council acknowledged staff <br />for looking out for the best interest of the City and asked about savings in the subsequent years. <br />Electric Utilities Manager Olko explained how the savings would be seen in two years. <br />Unanimous vote. <br />STAFF REPORTS: (CONT.) <br />UTILITY DIRECTOR'S REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: <br />(15) Approve the Second Amended and Restated Services Agreement and the <br />Optimization Strategies with Coral Energy Management, LLC- <br />Motion/second by CM DelaRosa/Ramos to approve staffs recommendation. Unanimous vote. <br />(16) Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Black & Veatch to Perform a <br />Feasibility Study for Build -Out of Agua Mansa Power Plant in an amount Not to <br />Exceed $50,000. PULLED AND RETURN SEPTEMBER 7, 2004. <br />2004 AUGUST 03 REG CC/RDA/CUA MEETING -6- <br />