HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997/04/02 - Minutes - AdjournedApril 2, 1997
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Adjourned Workshop
A. CAI,!, TO ORDER
An adjourned workshop of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council was held on Wednesday, April 2, 1997, in the Tri
Communities Room of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The
meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mayor William J. Alexander.
Present were Councilmembers: James Curatalo, Rex Gutierrez (arrived at 5:45 p.m.), Diane Williams, and Mayor
William J. Alexander.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager; Rick Gomez, Community Development Director; Brad Buller, City
Planner; Joe O'Neil, City Engineer; Shintu Bose, Deputy City Engineer; Michelle Dawson, Management Analyst II;
Bill Makshanoff, Building Official; Sandy Ramirez, Resource Services Supervisor; Joan Kruse, Purchasing Agent;
Diane O'Neal, Management Analyst II; Captain Rod Hoops, Rancho Cucamonga Police Department; and Debra J.
Adams, City Clerk.
Absent was: Councilmember Paul Biane
B. ITEM OF DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION OF AND PRESENTATION BY CHERYL KARNS. EDISON COMPANY. ON THE DE-
REGULATION AND RESTRUCTURING OF THE EDISON COMPANY
Cheryl Karns, Edison Company, felt the de-regulation was a good thing for Edison and for the City of Rancho
Cucamonga.
Councilmember Gutierrez arrived m 5:45 p.m.
Russ Bowe, Edison Company, gave a presentation on what de-regulation was and the history of it. He stated the
restructuring will lower electricity prices. He talked about the three phases of electric power. He pointed out the
consumer will now be able to choose their electricity source. He mentioned that AB 1890 implemented the de-
regulation and restructuring.
Councilmember Gutierrez inquired who authored AB 1890.
Cheryl Karns, Edison Company, stated Jim Brulte authored it, but that there was no opposition from the assembly or
the senate on this.
Councilmember Curatalo inquired who started the de-regulation idea.
Cheryl Karns, Edison Company, stated the PUC.
Charlie Wilson, Edison Company, talked about aggregation stated it is groups of customers to get the lowest cost for
buying electricity.
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Councilmember Curatalo asked why certain times cost more for electricity than others.
Charlie Wilson, Edison Company, stated it is based on the need for electricity. He stated it is important to know your
load profile that you can get the best rate. He did not think it was a good idea to lock yourself into a five year contract
because the rates may go down before the contract ends. He stated California is being watched by everyone in the
country on how they handle the de-regulation and restructuring. He stated Edison had a big role in the writing of AB
1890. He pointed out Edison Company is now called "Edison International".
At the conclusion of the Council asking various questions of Edison Company staff, Mayor Alexander pointed out it
was good to have their questions answered. He thanked them for their time and for being present tonight.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBIC~
No communication was made from the public.
D. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Curatalo, seconded by Alexander to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting
adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
Ri~br~~ jctfully submitted, · Adams,'CMC
City Clerk
Approved: August 6, 1997