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Council approves AMI base‑station upgrade, vehicle‑leasing program and temporary waste‑disposal terms; votes at a glance
Summary
The council approved multiple operational and procurement items May 6: a sole‑source AMI base station upgrade (~$149,143 total), a master equity lease agreement with Enterprise for city vehicles, and a one‑year extension to the OC Waste disposal agreement with a CPI adjustment; each vote passed unanimously. The council also authorized a Proposition 218 mailing in case a public protest process is required.
At the May 6 meeting the Fountain Valley City Council approved several operational and procurement items with unanimous votes.
AMI base‑station upgrade (Item 8): Staff requested a sole‑source purchase to upgrade three AMI base stations to FlexNet M4200B hardware (city‑owned base stations). The amount cited in the staff presentation was $139,143.03 with a $10,000 installation contingency for a total of $149,143.03; staff said the project came in slightly under budget and the bases had reached the end of an 11‑year service life. The council approved the contract and authorized staff to proceed (Item 8 passed 5–0).
Vehicle leasing program (Item 9): Public Works presented a master equity lease agreement and related documents with Enterprise Fleet Management intended to reduce total cost of ownership, improve fleet replacement cycles and reduce administrative burden. Staff showed a 10‑year projection with net savings and recommended approval of the master equity lease, consignment auction agreement, self‑insurance addendum and associated documents; council approved the authorization for the city manager to execute agreements (Item 9 passed 5–0).
Waste disposal agreement amendment and Proposition 218 notice (Item 10): Public Works described a negotiated one‑year extension of the existing OC Waste & Recycling disposal agreement and a CPI‑based fee adjustment (2.6%, approximately $1.11 per ton) to delay a larger proposed tipping‑fee increase while further discussions continue among city managers and County partners. Republic Services staff clarified timing and rate cycles. The council approved the one‑year extension and authorized mailing for a Proposition 218 notice (Item 10 passed 5–0). Staff noted ongoing regional conversations on landfill capacity, potential alternatives, and future rate alignment.
Votes at a glance: Item 8 (AMI upgrade) — approved 5–0. Item 9 (vehicle‑leasing master agreement) — approved 5–0. Item 10 (waste disposal amendment & Prop 218 notice) — approved 5–0. Each item included staff presentations and questions but no public speakers.
