HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - August 21, 2012 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, August 21, 2012, commencing at 7:05 a.m.
Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Katzakian, and
Mayor Mounce
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Nakanishi
Also Present: City Manager Bartlam, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Receive Utility Financial Reports for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011/12 Ending
June 30, 2012 (CM)
City Manager Bartlam provided a brief introduction to the subject matter of the fourth quarter
utility financial reports.
Deputy Public Works Director Larry Parlin provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the
water and wastewater quarterly update. Specific topics of discussion included water and
wastewater cash flow summary, operating results, cash balances, bad debt write off, and
operational and regulatory accomplishments.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Parlin stated the current cash on hand amount is
302 days and the policy requires 90 days cash on hand. City Manager Bartlam stated there will
be an action coming before the City Council in the future to eliminate the 2003 wastewater debt
with the excess of these funds.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Mr. Bartlam stated an excess of cash on hand does not indicate
an overcharge as it was intended to be built up and delay future rate increases.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. Bartlam stated staff is monitoring the usage of the
new water meters and to date as anticipated there is only a redistribution and no change in
revenue for water usage.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Mr. Parlin stated the flow capacity remains sufficient due
to less building and construction and the type of growth that has occurred.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Parlin stated the ultra violet process is expensive
and the employees have captured savings by extending the life of the bulbs, enhancing the
cleaning process, and eliminating the costs of treating wastewater that goes to farmland.
Council Member Hansen and Mayor Mounce suggested publicly thanking the employees at a
future City Council meeting.
In response to Myrna Wetzel, Mr. Parlin explained the difference between the water that is
distributed to farmland from wastewater versus the Lodi Energy Center.
Electric Utility Director Elizabeth Kirkley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the electric
Continued August 21, 2012
utility quarterly update. Specific topics of discussion included cash flow summary, operating
results, cash balances, power supply costs, power sales, energy cost adjustment revenue, billing
statistics, bad debt write off, general operating reserve (GOR), open position, and quarterly
accomplishments.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Ms. Kirkley stated the other revenue line item includes work
performed for others including new businesses such as Home Depot.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Customer Services Manager Rob Lechner stated
interest in public benefit fund programs has remained steady with respect to residential and
commercial interest and it really depends on the desire to expend money up front to receive a
refund later.
Council Member Hansen suggested a future Shirtsleeve Session to discuss the status of AB 32
requirements and the City's portfolio options regarding the same.
In response to Council Member Katzakian, Mr. Bartlam stated the GOR reserve is sufficient and
can be kept at either Northern California Power Agency or internally because the interest amount
is relatively the same.
In response to Mayor Mounce, Electric Operations Superintendent Kevin Riedinger stated the
grid work is being performed east of Ham Lane, down by Harney Lane and over to Hutchins
Street.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Mr. Riedinger stated staff has addressed the copper
theft concerns by placing the copper in rigid conduit and encasing it in a hard seal.
In response to Myrna Wetzel, Ms. Kirkley stated the meter reading program for residential is fully
implemented.
C. Comments by Public on Non -Agenda Items
None.
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 a.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl
City Clerk
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AGENDA ITEM
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COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Receive Utility Financial Reports for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011/12
Ending June 30, 2012
MEETING DATE: August 21, 2012
PREPARED BY: Deputy City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive utility financial reports for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year
2011/12 ending June 30, 2012.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In accordance with the Lodi Municipal Code, quarterly financial
reports are to be prepared for the Water, Wastewater, and Electric
Utilities. Highlights of the operations and financial performance of
each utility will be presented at the meeting of August 21, 2012. Note that the data contained in these
reports is prior to our annual audit and is subject to change.
FISCAL IMPACT: None directly related to the preparation of the report. However, the presentation is
intended to keep the Council apprised of the financial conditions of the major
municipal utilities.
APPROVED:
Jordan Ayers
Deputy City Manager
Konradt Bartlam, City Manager