a. Amendment to Chapter 50, Article II, Utility Rates and Fees The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has developed new requirements and protocols that define standards for Power Factor in regards to electronic substations. GP&L must meet the ERCOT protocols concerning power factor at each of its substations and must insure that substations owned by individual companies that are connected to the GP&L system also adhere to ERCOT protocols. Council is requested to consider amending Article II, Rates and Fees, Section 50.30, specifically, the paragraphs dealing with High-Tension Service and General Service Large, to accurately reflect the requirements of ERCOT protocols in connection with power factor. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the December 2, 2008 Regular Meeting.
a. Citizens Environmental Neighborhood Banks Council will be briefed on the goals and objectives for the 2008-09 Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee.
b. Land Development Performance Metrics Staff will give a presentation of the performance metrics and customer feedback regarding the land development process and services
c. FY 2007 - 2008 Off-System Power Purchases and Sales Update Staff will provide an update on power cost savings from power marketing for FY 2007-2008.
d. Legislative Process At the request of Council Members Rick Williams and John Willis, the City Attorney will lead a discussion with Council regarding how the City communicates with the Texas Municipal League, local State legislators, and Garland’s lobbyist regarding legislation the City supports/opposes.
e. Roadside Businesses At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss roadside businesses.
f. Mayor’s Good Neighbor Award At the request of City Manager Bill Dollar, Council is requested to consider a Mayor’s Good Neighbor Award that recognizes Garland residents or property owners who have made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
3. Regular Items: a. 2008 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Budget Council is requested to discuss the allocations for funding the Neighborhood Stabilization Program budget for 2008.
4. Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask that an item on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separate from the other consent agenda items. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 5. Announce Future Agenda Items A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of theCity Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 6. Adjourn
Nov 17, 2008 City Council
a. Amendment to Chapter 50, Article II, Utility Rates and Fees The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has developed new requirements and protocols that define standards for Power Factor in regards to electronic substations. GP&L must meet the ERCOT protocols concerning power factor at each of its substations and must insure that substations owned by individual companies that are connected to the GP&L system also adhere to ERCOT protocols. Council is requested to consider amending Article II, Rates and Fees, Section 50.30, specifically, the paragraphs dealing with High-Tension Service and General Service Large, to accurately reflect the requirements of ERCOT protocols in connection with power factor. If Council concurs, this item will be scheduled for formal consideration at the December 2, 2008 Regular Meeting.
a. Citizens Environmental Neighborhood Banks Council will be briefed on the goals and objectives for the 2008-09 Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee.
b. Land Development Performance Metrics Staff will give a presentation of the performance metrics and customer feedback regarding the land development process and services
c. FY 2007 - 2008 Off-System Power Purchases and Sales Update Staff will provide an update on power cost savings from power marketing for FY 2007-2008.
d. Legislative Process At the request of Council Members Rick Williams and John Willis, the City Attorney will lead a discussion with Council regarding how the City communicates with the Texas Municipal League, local State legislators, and Garland’s lobbyist regarding legislation the City supports/opposes.
e. Roadside Businesses At the request of Mayor Ronald Jones, Council is requested to discuss roadside businesses.
f. Mayor’s Good Neighbor Award At the request of City Manager Bill Dollar, Council is requested to consider a Mayor’s Good Neighbor Award that recognizes Garland residents or property owners who have made an extraordinary commitment to improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
3. Regular Items: a. 2008 Neighborhood Stabilization Program Budget Council is requested to discuss the allocations for funding the Neighborhood Stabilization Program budget for 2008.
4. Consider the Consent Agenda A member of the City Council may ask that an item on the consent agenda for the next regular meeting be pulled from the consent agenda and considered separate from the other consent agenda items. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 5. Announce Future Agenda Items A member of the City Council, with a second by another member, or the Mayor alone, may ask that an item be placed on a future agenda of theCity Council or a committee of the City Council. No substantive discussion of that item will take place at this time. 6. Adjourn