WATER UPDATE

Water Quality

• Water quality during August met or exceeded State and Federal drinking water standards.

• The Valley Pumping Plant (VPP) blend ratio for the month of August was 49.1% MWD and 50.9% BOU.

Financial and Operations Update

• The deferred revenues in the Water Cost Adjustment Charge (WCAC) account had a balance of $1,895,551 as of August 31, 2006.

• Fiscal Year-To-Date 2006-07 Water Fund Financial results as of August 31, 2006:

( ) = Unfavorable

* Includes Power Plant Sales, Commercial and Industrial Reclaimed Sales

(A)       Deferring WCAC revenues reduced potable water revenues by $253k FYTD.  

 Fiscal Year 2006-07 Water Fund Financial Reserve balances as of August 31, 2006 are summarized in the following table:

BOU Water Production

• BOU production was at 90.8% of plant capacity for August. This is an average flow rate (24/7) of 8,107 gallons per minute (gpm). All of the carbon change out in the Liquid Phase Granulated Activated Carbon filters, and all of the Vapor Phase Granulated Activated Carbon (VPGAC) filters were available for service.  All water wells were available for service and the water table is still slightly higher than the last few years.  This is a significant change in what has been a persistent low water problem in the aquifer. Water levels are being monitored but it�s not clear at this time if the higher production rates from the wells will be sustained for an indefinite period. The Well Field Performance Attainment Study is proceeding to determine the causes of long term well capacity problems in meeting the 9,000 gpm design.  The upcoming VPGAC screen project will significantly improve the mechanical reliability of the plant to process and treat water at the full nameplate capacity.   

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• The EPA has granted conceptual approval of the design for the reconfigured VPGAC filter screens and issued the VPGAC discharge requirements in mid-February. Calgon and ECO Resources, Inc., our BOU O&M Contractor, are finalizing a contract for the design of the VPGAC project.  The final design package will include an updated construction cost estimate for the project.  The last step in the design process is the EPA�s review and approval.  The EPA�s approval is the controlling feature in proceeding with the project. Construction is projected to take three months.  It will begin after the EPA approves the final design and after the materials are ordered and received. Some long lead materials have already been purchased. Construction will likely take place during the fall, and continue into winter. The Treatment Plant will experience reduced operating capacity during project construction. Consequently, there will be an increased need for purchased water from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) during construction.

Capital Projects

• Construction was completed on 500 lf of new 12-inch water main in Flower Street, in front of the CarMax property.

• Construction was completed on 920 lf of new 12-inch water main in Warner Blvd. within the Warner Bros. Studios. Work progressed on weekends only at the request and expense of Warner Bros.

• Construction began on 615 lf of new 12-inch water main in Cordova St., from Warner Blvd. to Olive Ave.

• Fire hydrants and water services are being relocated in Empire Ave. to facilitate the installation of new storm sewers by the Public Works Dept.

• Obsolete Water Wells No. 17 & 18 is being relocated in Empire Ave. to facilitate the installation of new storm sewers by the Public Works Dept.

• Segments of the MWD San Fernando Tunnel were inspected on June 8, 2006 and August 22, 2006.  BWP�s Assistant General Manager of Water Systems participated in the inspection.  The tunnel appears fit for service.  An inspection report, including the results of the laboratory analysis of water and mineral samples taken inside the tunnel, is pending.  A meeting with MWD management to discuss the plan and schedule for the Pacoima B-6 connection project will be held when the report is issued.

Legislative Update

• Refer to the attached legislative reports.

ELECTRIC UPDATE

Electric Reliability

There was one 12 kV feeder outage in August. This outage interrupted service to 98 customers for a total of 44 minutes.

• On August 14, 2006 at 6:30 a.m., a squirrel damaged a riser pole cable disrupting service to 12 kV Feeder HW-5. Ninety-eight customers (21 commercial and 77 residential) lost power for 44 minutes.

Despite the power outage in August, BWP�s overall reliability continues to be strong. As of August 31, 2006, the system-wide average is 0.0910 outages per year, compared to an industry average of 1.2 outages per year. As of August 31, 2006, the average service availability is 99.9912%, exceeding the City goal of 99.99%. The average outage length is 86.67 minutes, compared with the industry average of 80 minutes.

The following table shows the system-wide reliability statistics for Fiscal Year 2006-07 through August 31, 2006, as compared to the same time period for Fiscal Year 2005-06:

Financial and Operations Update

• Fiscal Year-To-Date 2006-07 Electric Fund Financial results as of August 31, 2006:

( ) = Unfavorable

(A)           To date no Aid-in-Construction, Work for Others or misc. revenues have been recorded.  Interest income has been accrued.

Fiscal Year 2006-07 Power Fund Financial Reserve balances as of August 31, 2006 are summarized in the following table:

Local Generation Operations Update

Unit Status

• Olive 1 is in hot-standby and available for normal service.

• Olive 2 is in hot-standby and available for normal service.

• Lake One is available for normal service.

• The Landfill Micro-Turbine Facility is operating normally and producing approximately 109,000 kilowatts of energy per month.  BWP has applied for the Renewable Energy Production Incentive Program which is sponsored by the Department of Energy.  This program provides dollars for the use of renewable energy sources.

• MPP is in service.

August 2006 Unit Data

Magnolia Operations Update

Workforce Safety Statistics:

• No loss time accidents for August, zero year-to-date.

• No reportable accidents for August, zero year-to-date.

Performance Information:

• Availability:  79.4% for August, 89.7% year-to-date.

• Maximum Generation Capacity:  290 MW

• Fired Factored Hours:  590.7 Hours

• Total Factored Hours:  5,081 Hours

Actions Taken by Operating Agent:

• A �Planned Outage� was performed during this reporting period.  All issues associated with the outage were performed and the Unit returned to service.

• A �Forced Outage� occurred during this reporting period. The Cold Reheat Non-

• Return Valve had a bonnet gasket failure during a Unit trip. The repairs were made

• after cooling down the Unit, and the Unit was returned to service.

• The ZLD continued to improve during this reporting period. Aquatech has submitted

• a �Recovery/Improvement� plan and is currently procuring equipment and

• engineering isometric drawings and packages as required. The amount of waste that had to be disposed of off-site dropped dramatically this reporting period which is indicative of improving conditions and performance. Weekly meetings and conference calls continue in order to track and maintain the goals set forth as delineated last month.

• The Operating Agent continued negotiations with G.E. regarding the STG Turning

• Gear issues and the extended outage performed earlier this year.

• The Operating Agent continued working towards final reconciliation with Aker

• Kvaerner with good progress this reporting period.

Renewable Energy Procurement Update for August 2006

During the month of August, work continued on several projects.  Several negotiating sessions were held with a wind developer for a project located in Utah.  The developer is anxious to complete a deal so they can place an order for wind turbines.  However, many of the contract terms have not yet been agreed upon. The state of requisite environmental work is unclear, and transmission issues for several of the participants need to be resolved.  It is hoped that a definitive agreement can be worked out in the next several months.  Discussion and negotiations continue with a solar developer.  The cost of energy from this source is very expensive so considerable time and effort has gone into participant efforts to understand the cost structure and explore ways of reducing it.  A counter-proposal to the solar developer was submitted mid-month, and a follow-up meeting has been scheduled in September. 

SCPPA issued a new RFP for renewable energy during August.  Responses are due at the end of September and will be reported when available.

SCADA/EMS

BWP engineering staff continues to work with Siemens New Energy to implement the New Energy Scheduling software that is being used for Magnolia. The OATI Web Trader is operational.

The SCADA Web server is operational. The application to allow authorized personnel to view SCADA screens has been installed in many BWP PC�s and is in use.

Telecom

Engineering developed a fiber optic service proposal for Warner Bros. to connect Warner Ranch at 3701 Oak St. to Pinnacle #2 at 3300 W. Olive Ave.

Engineering developed a fiber optic service proposal for Marshall Media to connect their facility at 3721 W. Burbank Blvd. to the BWP fiber ring.

Engineering developed a fiber optic service proposal for Craig Murray Productions to connect 2717 W. Olive Ave. to 111 N. Buena Vista St.

Engineering developed a fiber optic service proposal for Craig Murray Productions to connect 2717 W. Olive Ave. to 2401 W. Olive Ave.

Engineering personnel released a fiber optic job to disconnect fiber links for Technicolor between 250 E. Olive Ave. and 2255 N. Ontario St.

Engineering personnel released a fiber optic job to disconnect fiber links between Team Disney and Disney at 620 Paula in Glendale.

BWP operations personnel completed a fiber optic job to re-route the substation fiber multiplexer link between Naomi and NBC Station.

BWP operations personnel completed a fiber optic job for Disney to connect Disney ABC at 2300 Riverside Dr. to 1101 Flower St. in Glendale.

BWP Facility Improvements

BWP Administration Building - Phase III Interior Remodel

Plans and construction drawings received approval stamps from CDD, Fire, Police and BWP�s Electrical, Water and Telecom Sections. Final in-house review of the drawings and specifications were completed. Twenty (20) sets of construction drawings and specs were delivered to Purchasing on August 17, 2006. The project was advertised on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 and Saturday, August 26, 2006, officially entering the bidding phase.

New Employee Entrance Project

This project involves the installation of a new proximity card operated, turnstile equipped entrance/exit for employees off of the Magnolia parking lot. The contractor, H&H Construction completed work on June 28, 2006. BWP personnel installed proximity card readers, a security camera, and lighting. The entrance was opened on Monday, July 24, 2006.

Magnolia Covered Parking Lot Extension

This project involves modifying the area east of the existing Magnolia employee covered parking lot to create additional covered parking spaces. The structure was pressure washed and painted, new lighting was installed, the area was paved, and new chain link fencing was installed. BWP personnel striped the parking spaces and a new opening was saw cut in the wall. Wheelstops were installed and the exterior of the building painted. The structure was opened for employee parking on Tuesday, August 22, 2006.

Security Wall Construction

This project involves constructing a new 320 foot long security wall along the southerly side of the Magnolia covered parking lot, east of the Magnolia gate. The wall will be identical in height to the wall on the west side of the gate and will correct security concerns identified during the construction of MPP.   Preliminary construction drawings and specs were developed by Bibb. BWP staff is currently developing a contract with McLean & Schultz Architects to finalize the documents and provide contract administration for the project.

BWP Service Center and Warehouse Project

BWP staff has been working with the SGS Group, a consultant hired to perform the programming and space needs assessment study for a proposed new Service Center and Warehouse to be constructed on BWP�s campus. As the result of an RFP, staff completed the review of past and current projects submitted by three candidates for architectural services. A decision was reached to hire Kennard Design Group (KDG) of Los Angeles. Professional Services Agreements were drafted for both SGS Group and KDG and presented to the BWP Board for approval. PSA�s are in place and Purchase Orders issued to both consultants. SGS submitted the final program for space allocation and needs assessment. A kick-off meeting was held with SGS and Kennard Design Group�s project team. All requested documents (MPP Service and Control Building as-builds, Electric Shop Building as-builds, sub-structure drawings, topographical site survey, etc.) were provided to SGS and KDG. Arroyo Geotechnical completed the geotechnical investigation for BWP�s yard improvements and submitted their report. SGS developed a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) which is under review by BWP. This will be used to select the design/build team. Construction is scheduled to begin in June of 2007 with an anticipated completion date of July 1, 2008.

Auxiliary Warehouse

The Float Shed has been disassembled and removed. The remaining concrete support piers and foundations will be demolished by the contractor. The canvas was rolled up and stored for BTORA use. The cargo containers were relocated. The new welding circuits and electrical outlets were established. The soil borings were completed for a geotechnical analysis and report. The BWP Board approved an award of contract to Gonzales Construction for the new Auxiliary Warehouse. Purchasing sent an award letter to Gonzales Construction on June 9, 2006. Gonzales submitted all required documents, including bonding and insurance, back to Purchasing on June 26, 2006. A purchase order was issued on July 14, 2006. A thirty-day design period and approval process (Butler Buildings currently has 80 projects in queue) brings us to August 14, 2006. It will take eight to ten weeks to fabricate and ship (October 23, 2006). Erection of the building will take three to four weeks (November 23, 2006), and the fire sprinklers will take another week (December 1, 2006). BWP personnel will install the electrical, lighting, bathrooms and kitchen. Based on this revised schedule, BTORA will remain in the former Fleet building until mid-January 2007.

Communication Shop Relocation

McLean & Schultz submitted their 90% completed construction drawings for review by BWP. Documents need to be finalized and technical specifications developed to begin the competitive bid process. BWP is in the process of developing a new contract with McLean & Shultz for these services. Tenant improvement work is planned to begin in February 2007, with completion expected at the end of May 2007. Communication Shop staff can then be relocated, allowing for construction of the Service Center/Warehouse. 

Electrical Distribution

69,000-Volt Transmission System

At the Golden State Distributing Station, field crews upgraded the 69 kV bus differential relays for the 69 kV sectionalizing breaker.  Final testing was completed and in mid-May the breaker was closed. BWP crews have extensively cleaned, maintained and tested the 12.47 kV portion which will forestall future outages due to equipment failure.

At the Lincoln Switching Station, field crews replaced five, 69 kV breakers, and expect to replace a sixth SF6 gas leaking breaker in the Fall of 2006.

Construct a new Olive-Valley #2 Line.  The consultant, ORSA, has completed the design for pads and underground power conduits for the extension of the ring bus at the Valley Switching Station. Bock Company has completed the duct work inside the substation, and in the direction of Ralph Foy Park. They also completed all duct work required on Victory Blvd. up to Fairview, except for the underground conduits to the new riser pole.  The final design for ground grid and equipment pads was completed and issued for construction. Construction work for the control and communication conduits has started. Pouring the equipment pads, and related civil work, will continue until finished

34,500-Volt Subtransmission System

Field crews upgraded the underground cable and upgraded the relay protection between the Olive Switching Station and the Burbank Substation, to increase the capacity of the Burbank-Olive #2 line. The remaining underground cable work including termination, cable support, cable enclosure and protection work was started on June 2, 2006 and completed by June 9, 2006. The line was energized by June 16, 2006 along with the A-5 transformer bank at the Olive Switching Station. ABB finished the remaining small bus upgrade related to the A-4 transformer bank at the Olive Switching Station, and all related drawing as builts. A Notice of Completion for ABB�s contract in the amount of $3,911,988 was recorded at the L.A. County Offices on August 14, 2006, and a ten-percent retention will be released after September 14, 2006.  All work related to undergrounding the 34,500 volt cable is completed until construction starts on the Replacement Burbank Station Project.  There is small upgrade work to be done by BWP at the bus which is scheduled for the third week of October when MPP will be off-line for maintenance.

Replacement Burbank Station Project.

On June 27, 2006 the City Council approved the Request for Proposal (RFP) for Replacement Burbank Station under RFP NO. 1216.  After completing all technical specifications, preliminary drawings, and terms and conditions, the RFP went out on August 9, 2006.  A pre-bid conference was held on August 30, 2006. The last date to submit proposals is October 10, 2006. Evaluation of the proposals will be done between October 11, 2006 and November 9, 2006. The oral presentations will be scheduled for the week of November 13, 2006, and the awarding of the contract is expected to happen on December 19, 2006.

34,500-Volt Distribution System

At the Winona Distributing Station, field crews upgraded relay and control switches for the Winona Industrial Circuit in preparation for reconfiguring the line.

12,470-Volt Distribution System

The engineering and construction work to rebuild the 4 kV feeder areas A-8, A-96, and A-97 is in progress. This will ultimately convert the area to 12 kV service from the new Hollywood Way Station (HW-4 and HW-6).  As a part of this effort, customer stations will be rebuilt to 12 kV.  Alameda Feeders A-8, A-96 and A-97 will be physically removed from the Alameda Distributing Station after the conversion is complete. This fits in with BWP�s plan to transfer load to a new state-of-the-art substation like the Hollywood Way Station and will eliminate the 50 year old plus substations like Alameda. This work is also required as a part of the Caltrans SR-134 project.

Progress continues on rebuilding deteriorated pole lines and single pole replacements.

Keystone and Golden State Distributing Stations were included in the under-frequency load shedding scheme to provide better capability to automatically shed load and balance load with generation. This addition will help to stabilize and restore the system much faster in the event of the loss of a big generation source such as the tie with LADWP or MPP.

4,160-Volt Distribution System

During the July 2006 heat wave, BWP found that a few of the 4,160-volt circuits require necessary upgrades such as replacing underground cable with larger size cable, and replacing overhead conductors. In order to maintain reliability of service and proper voltage, these upgrades must be completed before next summer. Those circuits include Victory-13, Victory-14, Victory-1, Victory-3, Victory-7, Town- 19, Town-4, Winona -11 and Flower-3.

Secondary Voltage System and Electric Metering

Customer Transformer Stations

New business, and a strong residential real estate market have created a demand for new customer stations. Since July, Engineering responded to 24 various requests from the Community Development Dept.

Engineering has completed the design for the padmount transformer service for a condominium building at 1601 Scott Rd. and a padmount transformer temporary power for the Marriott Hotel. BWP Engineering continues working with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport and its consultant KSG on improving the reliability and back-up of its existing service for the main terminal building located at Empire Ave.  The airport will pay all BWP aid-in-construction charges currently applicable under the Rules and Regulations.

Undergrounding

BWP has worked with the City Attorney�s Office, the Public Works Dept., and the Community Development Dept. in forming Underground Utility District 1 (UUD1) to underground all overhead lines (power and communications) along Olive Ave. from the I-5 Bridge to Victory Blvd., and along Lake St. from Olive Ave. to Magnolia Blvd. BWP has been successfully working with SBC, Charter Communications, and other affected communication companies as well as the affected customers. On May 30, 2006, the City Council passed a Resolution of Intention.  After a public hearing on June 20, 2006, the City Council voted and approved to establish the first Underground Utility District within the City of Burbank. BWP Engineering proceeded with the final design of the conduit system and went out to solicit bids on July 18, 2006.  The pre-bid meeting was held on August 9, 2006.

BWP removed all energized overhead lines immediately behind the former Buena Vista Library building.

BWP engineering issued a job to replace approximately 1,420 circuit feet of 35 kV Paper Lead Insulated Cable (PILC) at the Burbank-Flower line. This was completed by June 15, 2006. 

BWP Engineering is working on two projects related to Caltrans. One project involves the Alameda, Hollywood Way and Pass Ave. bridge widening on the SR-134, and a new on-ramp at Hollywood Way. The second project involves the I-5 freeway, Empire Exchange, and San Fernando Realignment. Staff is working with consultants and Caltrans on design work that requires relocation of existing underground and overhead facilities.

BWP Engineering is working with the consulting firm of Black and Veatch to place all projects on MS Projects.  This is tentatively scheduled to be completed during Fiscal Year 2006/07, and will help with the assessment of resources and improve the planning process.

In anticipation of the new work order and asset management system, BWP has assigned engineering and field personnel to work with Black and Veatch on construction standards, bills of material, compatible units, and developing tools for quicker and better cost estimates for in-house pole line rebuilds and 12 kV conversion jobs. That concept will be extended to other areas of construction such as underground, customer station installation, streetlight, and substation work.

Streetlighting System

In response to customer requests in August, field crews installed 6 streetlight standards and 2 lights on power poles in alleys.

Engineering has completed drawings for the undergrounding of the streetlight system on Olive Ave. and South San Fernando Blvd.

The first annual contract to construct a new underground streetlight conduit system and related substructure improvements City-wide (Bid Schedule 1200), was awarded to Dynaelectric. The first project will be undergrounding the streetlight system on Olive Ave.

• Engineering is working on a BWP Streetlighting Master Plan. 

• Construction of the new underground streetlight system for the Burbank Village Walk was completed in May.  As a result, the length of two series circuits was reduced.

Engineering continues working with Public Works and the Traffic Signal Division on other street/traffic improvement projects. Construction continues on the Olive/Alameda Intersection Widening Project, and has started on the Empire Ave. Streetscape Project and South San Fernando Streetscape Project. The San Fernando Intelligent Transportation System Project is complete.

Radios

Due to manufacturing problems, Motorola delayed processing our order for new hand held and mobile radios. The radios are now scheduled to arrive in the middle of October. (One upside: the radios are higher quality for less money.) The progress-to-date in installing the remaining radios, as well as the revised schedule, are as follows:

• Since June, CDD has had new handhelds, including those for their inspectors. The control station will be installed in December. (Control stations can be temporarily replaced by handhelds.)

• Since June, Park & Rec has had new handhelds for their new buses and several new handhelds for emergencies. The rest of the radios, including mobiles, will be installed in November.

• Since June, Public Works has had new handhelds for their inspectors and several new handhelds for emergencies. The rest of the radios, including mobiles, will be installed in December.

• Since July, BWP has had new handhelds. It will get new mobiles in October and control stations in December. 

• City Manager, Management Services, Public Information Office, Library will be done by the end of October.

The Comm Shop installed Bi Directional Amplifier (BDA) in the Magnolia Service Building, which enables Police and Fire radios to work inside the building in compliance with BMC 7-620.

Phones and Miscellaneous

All systems are working. 

A new phone system for MPP will be ordered shortly.

Legislative Update:

Refer to the attached legislative reports.

RED:BL:FCF:WOM:GLS:JLF

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