Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember
Brenda Olmos,
Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings,
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo,
Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo,
Vice Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember
Brenda Olmos,
Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings,
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo,
Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo,
Vice Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Peggy Lemons,
Councilmember
Brenda Olmos,
Councilmember
Vilma Cuellar Stallings,
Councilmember
Isabel Aguayo,
Mayor
Annette C. Delgadillo,
Vice Mayor
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ROLL CALL OF COUNCILMEMBERS
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
City of Paramount
Emergencies and
The Role of Elected Officials
Presented by
Reva Feldman
Life in California
One Day Away from Disaster
Paramount: Preparing for Natural Hazards
Flood, Heat, Earthquakes and Severe Weather
Enhanced Communications and Early Warning Alert
Systems
Prepare communications in multiple languages
Community Awareness and Education
Coordination of volunteer organizations
Development of community resiliency
Staging of Emergency Supplies
Establishment of Community Gathering Areas
Cooling Centers
Use of Technology and AI-Based Solutions
Man-Made Hazards
Could include:
Industrial accidents
Transport accidents
Chemical spills
Explosions
Mass shooting incidents
Cybersecurity attacks
Power outages
Civil disorder
Preparation and response to man-made
hazards is similar to that of natural hazards
Before the Emergency
Prepare the Community for Disasters
Communication to residential and business communities Enrollment in alert systems
Enhance emergency section of the City’s website
Public Safety Preparedness campaigns
Encourage participation by volunteers
Prepare Staff to Support the Community
Conduct regular EOC trainings with City staff and partner agencies
Staff should be poised to provide continuity of City services Keep a “go bag” in your vehicle
What Happens when Disaster Strikes
The City Manager will notify the City Council of an emergency Expect a brief update via text or email or phone
Expect updates as the situation changes
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be activated Designated staff will report to the EOC
Emergent information will be provided to the community EOC Staff will send out updates on official City platforms Only verified information will be released from the City Verified information is provided by law enforcement/fire department or other lead agencies involved in the incident Elected officials are held to the same standards as all residents Follow directions from law enforcement
Evacuate or shelter in place as directed
Be mindful of road closures and blockades
Keep your official ID with you but do not take advantage of its use Make sure your family is safe
A Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) may be established post-disaster Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
The City’s primary EOC is located at the LASD Substation at 15001 Paramount Boulevard
A secondary EOC site is located in the City’s Public Works Yard at 15300 Downey Avenue
EOC equipment and supplies are stored in both sites
City staff are trained and prepared to activate the EOC in the event of a disaster
The EOC operates using
the Standardized
Emergency
Management System
(SEMS)
Press Conferences and Media Releases
City staff working from the EOC will help prepare official statements and talking points for the Mayor or designated spokesperson News agencies will frequently request on camera interviews via video or in person
Elected officials should notify the City Manager or EOC Director when contacted by the media
Community meetings may be convened to provide information to the community
Press conferences may be convened by the lead agency or agencies to update the public
The City’s designated spokesperson may have a speaking role at press conferences
The Mayor is the designated spokesperson for the City
The Vice Mayor is the designated alternate spokesperson Emergency Declarations
Types of Declarations
Local Emergency
State of Emergency
Presidential Declaration of Emergency
Presidential Declaration of Major Disaster
US SBA Designation
USDA Disaster Declaration
Emergency Declarations are declared to allow the City to procure resources or address emergent issues in a fast and effective manner Local Emergency
The City can declare a local emergency by calling a
special or regular City Council Meeting
The City adopts a resolution and must re-affirm the
resolution as long as the emergency situation needs to
remain in affect
State and Presidential Emergency Declarations allow for the City to receive state and federal disaster funding
Best Practices for Elected Officials
DO DON’T
Direct concerns and questions
to the EOC and/or lead
agencies
Don’t make specific promises
without City Council
consideration
Be empathetic Avoid comparisons to other
disasters and response efforts
Support the City’s messaging Avoid commenting on
unofficial information
Take care of yourself and your
family
Avoid commenting on
response efforts by lead
agencies
Follow official orders and
directives
Don’t jump to conclusions
Keep your official ID with you Don’t take advantage of your official role
Thank you
Thank you
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TRAFFIC CIRCLE INSTALLATION
UPDATE
ITEM NO. 2
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BACKGROUND
• On August 2, 2022, City Council authorized the installation of a temporary traffic circle, as a pilot project.
• Temporary Traffic Circle located at the intersection of Madison St. and Orizaba Ave. – selected with law enforcement input. • Staff was directed to analyze this for a period of one year • Temporary Traffic Circle installation completed on October 31, 2022 • Considered a potential tool to diminish street racing and donut markings at local intersections
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TEMPORARY INSTALLATION
ITEM NO. 2
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DISCUSSION
ITEM NO. 2
• Technical memorandum has been prepared by Willdan
Engineering (Willdan)
• Analysis studied the effectiveness of the temporary traffic circle, it examined:
• Prior traffic collision data
• Service calls for the last 6 years
• Traffic volumes
• Roadway Geometry
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CONCLUSION
ITEM NO. 2
1. The installation of the temporary traffic circle does not appear to have eliminated street racing/ stunt driving (donut
markings)
2. The temporary traffic circle acts as a deterrent to reckless driving
3. Recommended to use the traffic circle as a traffic calming measure
4. The analysis provides guidelines to be considered for review of future requests by residents for installation of traffic circles on local streets.
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Table 5 - Warrants for Establishing a Traffic Circle
Item Value Reference – Madison St. &
Orizaba Ave
Entering Traffic Volume Less than 5,000 3,126
Collisions within 5 years 3 3
Service Calls to Public Safety
related to stunt driving within a
24-month period
10 Calls or greater 2 Calls
Number of Lanes 1 lane in each direction 1 lane in each direction Roadway Width 40 feet or greater 56 feet
Corner Radius 20 feet or greater 25 feet
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Table 5 - Warrants for Establishing a Traffic Circle
Item Value Reference – Madison St. &
Orizaba Ave
Speed Limit 25 mph or less 25 mph
Roadway Classification per
Paramount General Plan
Local Local
AASHTO Guidelines for Traffic
Circle Design
Satisfies Satisfies
Truck Route Not on a truck route Not on a truck route
Pedestrian Circulation Light pedestrian traffic Light pedestrian traffic Emergency Services Approval Yes Yes
Nearest school, park, or senior
center
500 feet or greater 600 feet – Lincoln Elementary
School is approximately 600
feet north
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OPTIONS
1. Eliminate temporary traffic circle
2. Keep the traffic circle as is – temporary
configuration
3. Make the traffic circle permanent
- Survey Neighborhood
- Review at Public Works Commission
- Return to Council at a future date for
approval
ITEM NO. 2
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STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ITEM NO. 2
• It is recommended that the City Council receive
this report and provide direction.
• No. 1: Safe Community
• No. 5: Attractive and Well-Maintained
Infrastructure
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TRAFFIC CIRCLE INSTALLATION
UPDATE
ITEM NO. 2
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AMENDMENT TO THE AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) PROJECT
EXPENDITURE PLAN
ITEM NO. 3
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BACKGROUND
• City Council approved ARPA Project Expenditure Plan on March 15, 2022
• $18,895,185 in federal funds
• Required to be obligated by December 2024 spent by
December 2026
• Allocated $1.5 million (8%) ARPA funds for community’s input • Staff engaged community stakeholders to provide
recommendations on use of funds
• Today’s Action: Amend ARPA spending plan and budget specific expenditures to $1.5 million for community priorities
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TABLE 1 - FY 2022-23 ARPA PROJECT EXPENDITURE PLAN ARPA Fund 216 ARPA Fund 216 Project Name FY 2022-23
Budget
Expenditure
as of 06.30.23
Beginning Balance $ 18,895,185 $ 18,895,185
All-American Park Lighting Upgrades 29,703 (29,703)
City Hall LED Retrofit Lighting 97,668 (97,668)
Electronic Message Boards in Trailers 31,862 (31,862)
Grant Administration 22,457 (22,457)
Homeless Shelter Services 207,252 (207,252)
Paramount Al Fresco Program 24,667 (24,667)
Paramount E-Gift Card Program 64,790 (64,790)
Paramount Park Ballfield Lighting 242,647 (242,647)
Paramount Park Interior/Exterior LED Lighting 16,308 (16,308) Progress Park Ballfield Lighting 297,663 (297,663)
Property Acquisition for Water Infrastructure Project 623,713 (623,713) Purchased Water 7,168,925 (7,168,925)
Road Barricades 186,085 (186,085)
Small Business Assistance 712,000 (712,000)
Water Infrastructure Analysis 62,517 (62,517)
Well # 16 1,000,000 (1,000,000)
Mask Giveaways 5,612 (5,613)
Total $ 10,793,869 $ (10,793,869)
Ending ARPA Balance Transferred to General Fund $ 8,101,316 $ 8,101,316 Current ARPA Expenditures
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TABLE 2 - FY 2023-24 ARPA PROJECT EXPENDITURE PLAN General Fund General Fund FY 2023-24 FY 2023-24
Project Name Budget Amendment
Beginning Fund Balance 7/1/23 $ 8,101,316
Grant Administration 10,000
Paramount Al Fresco Program 737,500
Homeless Shelter Services 312,500
Water Master Plan 100,000 (100,000)
Residential Turf Replacement Program 200,000
Demolition - 16305 Hunsaker Ave - 100,000
Emergency Operations Equipment 200,000
HVAC/Condensing Unit Replacement at Paramount Gym 85,000 Property Acq. 16638-16675 Paramount Blvd/Sr. Housing 1,700,000 Progress Park Exterior Lighting Upgrades 245,000
Paramount Saw / Museum 2,000,000 63,000
Business Attraction 332,500 315,816
Community Input / Survey 1,500,000
LED Lighting Conversion 50,000
All American Park Lighting Control System 250,000
Total FY 2023-24 Budget 7,722,500 378,816
Amount Unassigned 378,816 (378,816)
Total $ 8,101,316 $ -
Estimated Ending Fund Balance - 6/30/24 $ -
ITEM NO. 3
Proposed
Changes
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Remaining Balance
ITEM NO. 3
» Proposed changes for remaining unassigned balance of
$378,816
(-$100,000) Cancel Water Master Plan Project
$100,000 Demolition Project at 16305 Hunsaker
$315,816 Business Attraction Projects
$63,000 Paramount Saw/Museum Project
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Community Priority Funds
$1.5 Million of total $18.9 Million
Used for community benefit
Priorities determined by resident
survey
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Community Priority Survey Conducted by FM3
ITEM NO. 3
Dates August 16-31, 2022
Survey Type Online Resident Survey
Research Population Adult 18 years of age and older living in the City of Paramount Total Responses 166
Contact Methods 15,000 residents contacted
Data Collection Mode
Languages English and Spanish
89% of responses in English; 11% of responses in Spanish Email
Invitations
Text
Invitations
Online
Interviews
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SURVEY RESULTS
In order from highest to lowest, the community survey showed the following 10 areas as the community’s top priorities:
1. Education Investment**
2. Traffic Safety
3. Environmental Protection
4. Keeping Residential
Neighborhoods Looking
Good
5. Streets, Roads, and
Infrastructure Upgrades
6. Health and Wellness
7. Mental Health Services
8. Neighborhood Parking
9. Workforce Development
10. Substance Abuse Services
** Members of the focus group felt that, in
addition to the City’s support of education
through the STAR After-School Program and PEP,
investing in education is the responsibility of the
Paramount Unified School District.
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FOCUS GROUP PRIORITY RANKINGS
ITEM NO. 3
Avg
Rating Priority Recommendation Cost
8.4 Address Street Takeovers
Four (4) additional LASD Deputies (overtime
shifts) to support Street Racing Taskforce
Enforcement, including citing spectators. One
year, Weekends only.
$179,712
8.4 Commercial Safety and Security
Increase Security Camera/System Rebate
Program for businesses. Fifty (50) $2,000
rebates per year for two (2) years..
$200,000
8.2 Reduce Traffic Collisions
Add one (1) traffic Deputy (overtime shift) to
monitor/enforce traffic hazards. Every weekend
for six (6) months.
$44,928
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FOCUS GROUP PRIORITY RANKINGS
ITEM NO. 3
Avg
Rating Priority Recommendation Cost
7.6 Increase Lighting in Public Areas
Complete LED lighting retrofits of park
pedestrian lighting. Will cover all remaining
parks: Salud, Spane, Dills, Pequeño, Progress,
and Paramount.
$100,000
7.4 Improve Intersection Safety
Installation of two (2) permanent (not temporary)
traffic circles at neighborhood street locations
determined by staff. Recommendation includes
design, construction, and inspection costs.
$350,000
6.6 Public Safety and Crime Reduction
Add six (6) additional license plate reader
cameras which are proven to alerting law
enforcement to stolen vehicles. Cost includes
lease of cameras and Aero-bureau services for
three (3) years.
$133,000
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FOCUS GROUP PRIORITY RANKINGS
ITEM NO. 3
Avg
Rating Priority Recommendation Cost
6 Increase Health Education
Annual Health Fair to include free health
screenings, wellness services and programs,
entertainment, raffles, First Aid training, and
distribution of wellness kits. Five (5) years.
$150,000
6 Small Business Assistance
Return Business Spotlight Videos. Hire firm to
create up to 20 small business
advertisement/social media campaigns. Two (2)
years.
$100,000
5.8 Baseball/Softball Field Renovation Renovate 2 baseball fields and 2 softball fields; includes grading and portable pitching mound. $300,000
TOTAL $1,557,640
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OPEN DISCUSSION
Opportunity to revisit list of community priorities:
• Survey conducted in summer 2022
• Data and analytics have been updated
• Cost estimates have changed for some
recommended programs
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• $7,722,500 appropriation included in
FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget
• Amend expenditure plan to allocate
remaining $378,816 from General Fund
reserves for projects
• Community Funding programs
estimated at $1,500,000
FISCAL IMPACT
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STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ITEM NO. 3
It is recommended that the City Council 1) amend
the ARPA Project Spending Plan and appropriate
$378,816 for the projects outlined in Table 2, and 2)
approve the $1.5 million plan for the ARPA
community priorities.
This item aligns with Strategic Outcome No. 6:
Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible.
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AMENDMENT TO THE AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) PROJECT
EXPENDITURE PLAN
ITEM NO. 3
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ALTAIR
COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT
AMENDED YEAR ONE SPENDING PLAN
ITEM NO. 4
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BACKGROUND
ITEM NO. 4
• This item is a request to approve an amendment to the year one spending plan for the AltAir/World Energy Community Benefits Agreement (CBA) • April 2022, the City Council approved the AltAir refinery conversion project (Amended Conditional Use Permit No. 757)
• Stop producing petroleum-based products
• Only produce renewable jet and other fuels
• Project approval included the CBA
• $1,000,000 yearly contribution from AltAir for a minimum of 5 years • Promote projects that implement the Climate Action Plan • Children’s and youth programs
• Civic programs
• March 2023 Council approved a spending plan for the first year of the CBA
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Discussion
ITEM NO. 4
• A wide range of programs and projects approved
• To be carried out by:
• Community Services Department
• Public Works Department
• Planning Department
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Community Services
ITEM NO. 4
• Free summer swim for Paramount residents
• Free youth sports registration
• Paramount Teen Leadership program
• Mariposa Building and Spane Park Paramount
Activity League (PAL)
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Public Works
ITEM NO. 4
• Citywide tree maintenance and replanting
• Electronic message boards on Downey Avenue
alerting travelers to approaching trains
• Climate Action Rebate program
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Planning
• Solar panel rebates for low-tomoderate-income single-family homeowners.
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APPROVED YEAR ONE SPENDING PLAN
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AMENDED YEAR ONE SPENDING PLAN
• Electronic message board
•Design and construction requires more than one year
•Recommend that design be completed in year one of the CBA •Reduces cost from $500,000 to $108,437
$391,563 unallocated
Propose the following expenditures
$114,450: Neighborhood preservation (ACTION) project
$140,000: Downtown holiday lighting and decorations
$33,113: Mental health app for residents (trial period) $60,000: Aquatics operations
$44,000: Landscape design services for median enhancements CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 4
ACTION PROGRAM
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STRATEGIC OUTCOMES
RECOMMENDED
ACTION
ITEM NO. 4
Approve the amended year one spending
plan for the AltAir Community Benefits
Agreement
No. 2: Community Health; No. 5: Attractive and
Well-Maintained Infrastructure; and No. 6:
Efficient, Effective, and Fiscally Responsible
Government.
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ALTAIR
COMMUNITY BENEFITS AGREEMENT
AMENDED YEAR ONE SPENDING PLAN
ITEM NO. 4
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT
UPDATE
ITEM NO. 5
CITY OF PARAMOUNT ITEM NO. 5
• Willdan has evaluated the entire
City’s energy use over the past
year.
• 15 projects were
recommended
• 3 projects took priority for the
City
• Water meter upgrades
• Solar panels
• Level 3 DC Fast Chargers
Work Done to Date
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AMI METER PROJECT
ITEM NO. 5
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OBJECTIVES
Reduce utility and operations
costs
Advance the City’s climate action
plan & conservation goals
Implement sustainable practices
Address aging water metering
system
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1. A meter and a cellular network
device are installed
2. The meter measures your actual
water usage
3. The cellular network device
sends meter data to your utility
and is immediately available to
you through an online customer
portal
How Does AMI Work?
1 Water
Meter
2 3
Cellular
Network
Device
Billing
Customer
Service Team
Customer
Portal
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HOW DOES AN AMI UPGRADE BENEFIT THE CITY?
1 2
3 4
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How Does AMI Benefit the Customer?
• Accurate Billing
- Accurate billing for all
- Bills will likely go up – phased in approach
• Control your Bill
- Monitor your water usage in dollars
- Be notified when your usage is trending higher than usual • Customized Notifications
- Receive alerts by your choice (text, email, or phone) - Set usage notices to avoid surprises on bills
• Identify Leaks Early
- Save money and water while helping prevent property
damage
• Online Customer Portal
- Access your usage from anywhere on any device
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Situation:
• You have concerns on usage
• Usually, billing support could only provide last
month’s total
With AMI:
• Call billing support
• Support staff walks through hourly usage to
help diagnose the problem
- You realize you accidentally scheduled your
irrigation to run morning and night
• Correct it
- Programming is now scheduled to only run
at night
Example of AMI in Action:
Billing Questions
2 AM 4 AM 6 AM 8 AM 10 AM
Water
Use
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SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV)
ITEM NO. 5
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Scope
• Paramount Park
• Gym Building
Roof-mount System
Public Works Building
• Parking Lot Shade Structure
• Height at low side to be 13’6” to allow clearance for fire trucks Benefits
• Make progress towards Climate Action Plan (CAP) goals • Generate electricity and utility savings
• Parking shade for public works
• Saves money
Paramount Park Gym Building
Public Works Parking Lot Shade Structure
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE QUICK CHARGE
(LEVEL 3)
ITEM NO. 5
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Electric Vehicle Quick Charge (Level 3)
Scope
Public Works Building
• Install (1) Level 3 Charger for electric fleet and staff use at Public Works Yard
Benefits
• The Terra 184 charger can add 100 miles of range in as little as 10 minutes as well as fast-charge two vehicles at the same time in less than 20 minutes
• Supports all open charging standards in flexible configurations • The most widely deployed DCFC family in the world
• Make progress towards Climate Action Plan goals
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Overall Project Benefits
Brand New Water
Meter System with
Reduced O&M
Improved revenue
recovery & billing
accuracy
Locked into NEM
2.0 rates for 20
years
Generate $19.2Million
net savings over the
project life, after pay
for all project costs
Deliver operating
efficiencies for city
staff
Ability to fast
charge EV vehicles
Reduce Carbon
Footprint and advance
CAP with Solar & EV
Charger
Enhanced water meter
customer service and
experience for
community
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WHERE WE GO FROM HERE
TODAY
Nov 14
Nov 28
Dec 2023
Implement Implementation Period –
Following Notice to Proceed
Estimated Completion 6-8 Months for Meters
Estimated Completion 8-12 Months for Solar Projects
Notice to Proceed Issued
Project Approval
Construction Contract
Financing Agreement
Notice of Public Hearing
Informational Session
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT
UPDATE
ITEM NO. 5
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COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS
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ADJOURNMENT