HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - October 29, 2013 SSLODI CITY COUNCIL
SHIRTSLEEVE SESSION
CARNEGIE FORUM, 305 WEST PINE STREET
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2013
A. Roll Call by City Clerk
An Informal Informational Meeting ("Shirtsleeve" Session) of the Lodi City Council was held
Tuesday, October 29, 2013, commencing at 7:00 a.m.
Present: Council Member Hansen, Council Member Johnson, Council Member Mounce, and
Mayor Nakanishi
Absent: Mayor Pro Tempore Katzakian
Also Present: City Manager Bartlam, City Attorney Schwabauer, and City Clerk Johl-Olson
B. Topic(s)
B-1 Lodi Electric Utility Module Report (EU)
Electric Utility Director Elizabeth Kirkley provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding Lodi
Electric Utility modules ("green boxes"). Specific topics of discussion included regulations, safety,
vault versus module access, reliability, maintenance programs, customer requirements, utility
practices, communication protocols, before and after photographs, modules and other boxes,
transformer and module, Lakeshore Drive, and equipment blockages.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Construction and Maintenance Supervisor Barry Fisher
stated blow ups such as seen in the demonstration in the presentation happen with overhead
transformers about three to four times a year and there are less violent flashes underground.
Mr. Fisher stated the demonstration involved a lower voltage than what the City has and provided
a brief overview of the protections taken against such incidents.
In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Ms. Kirkley stated the primary reasons for bringing the green
boxes above ground is for safety and reliability purposes.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Ms. Kirkley stated the difference between patrolling and
inspecting is that patrolling involves a quick visual look of equipment whereas an inspection is a
more detailed review.
In response to Council Member Johnson, Ms. Kirkley stated the requirement to have boxes
comes from the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and its general order.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Ms. Kirkley stated currently burned out street lights are
reported by citizens and there is no night program to monitor the same.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Ms. Kirkley stated the lighter green areas shown on the
map is the current focus of bringing certain boxes above ground. Ms. Kirkley provided an
overview of what boxes will be coming above ground versus staying below ground.
In response to Mayor Nakanishi, City Manager Bartlam stated there is no requirement to bring the
boxes above ground but the City is doing so for safety and reliability purposes.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Mr. Fisher provided an overview of challenges with
previous construction from 30 years ago and the resulting rust in the underground utility
connections as a result of water collection.
In response to Council Member Mounce, Ms. Kirkley stated the result of hitting utility boxes with
cars would be similar to hitting an electric utility pole and there are mechanisms in place to de -
energize the lines. Ms. Kirkley also provided an overview of the new set up of boxes at the
Lakeshore address.
In response to Council Member Hansen, Ms. Kirkley stated the full project will take several years
to complete. A brief discussion ensued between Council Member Hansen and Ms. Kirkley
regarding the ability to conceal and screen boxes from the front of the home for visual preference.
In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Ms. Kirkley stated the time to fix an underground box takes
longer to fix than an above ground box and the neighborhood may be affected.
Myrna Wetzel spoke in support of painting the boxes to make them more aesthetically pleasing.
Dave Bertocchini, resident of Lakeshore Drive, spoke in regard to his concerns about the lack of
property owner contact when placing the above ground box and the subsequent discussion
regarding placing the box back below the ground. He also spoke in regard to insufficient
landscaping, lack of due process, and complaints in other areas across the country regarding the
placement of above ground electric boxes and remedies.
In response to Mayor Nakanishi, Ms. Kirkley stated currently 12 out of 30 properties have two
utility boxes and it is estimated that 50 to 60 properties out of 200 will have two utility boxes by
project completion.
A brief discussion ensued amongst the City Council regarding bringing back an item for full City
Council consideration and action on the subject matter of limiting the number of utility boxes on a
single property parcel. General direction was provided regarding the same.
C. Comments by Public on Non-Aaenda Items
None.
D. Adjournment
No action was taken by the City Council. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 a.m.
ATTEST:
Randi Johl-Olson
City Clerk
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AGENDA TITLE: Lodi Electric Utility Module Report
MEETING DATE: October 29, 2013
PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive Lodi Electric Utility module report.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Lodi Electric Utility (LEU) is dedicated to supplying the community
with safe, reliable electric service at the lowest possible rates. LEU
staff strives to do this while accommodating individual customer
concerns without sacrificing the best interests of all its ratepayers/customer-owners.
This report will provide the City Council with current electric utility industry requirements as mandated by
federal, state and local regulations; current standards and practices to ensure safe, reliable delivery of
electricity; LEU's 12 kV Maintenance Programs; LEU vs. customer requirements; other electric utility
practices; LEU communication protocols; and several supporting photographs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
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APPROVED:
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Elizabeth KiVey
Electric Utilit Director
Bartlam, City Manager
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TODAY'S DATE
We want to inform you that:
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❑ Your electric power was turned off:
From: To:
in order for us to perform our work.
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Date'
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❑ We will be replacing the transformer on:
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if you have any questions, please call
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Fecha:
Desde: Hasta:
❑ Su servicio electrico ha lido interrumpido:
Desde: Hasta:
para poder hater reparaciones
electricias necesarias en el area.
❑ Reemplazaremos of poste electrico:
Desde: Hasta:
❑ Reemplazaremos el transformador:
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❑ I rams Acres
❑ S iewak Access
❑ Water Service Intemrption
❑ Sewer Service Interruption
❑ Elechw Service Interruption
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Contractor Contact:
Contractor's Name:
Job Superintendent's Name
Phone Number-
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