Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · October 18, 2013
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administration Office
3901 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Board of Public Utilities 951-826-2135
Agenda
Friday, October 18, 2013 8:30 AM Public Utilities Board Room - Orange Square
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is committed to the highest quality
water and electric services at the lowest possible rates to benefit the community
The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public.
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to
persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990. Any person who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate
in a meeting, should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-5427
or TDD at (951) 826-5439 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible.
Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board of Public Utilities are
available for public inspection in a binder located in the lobby/meeting room while the
Board of Public Utilities is in session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The following information and recommendations pertaining to Riverside Public Utilities are
submitted for your information and action:
PRESENTATIONS
1 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
(presentation by Steve Badgett and Assistant General Managers Milligan,
Jorgenson, Kerr, Bacich, and Nomura - 10 min)
2 CHECK PRESENTATION - INCENTIVE PAYMENT TO UCR FOR THE THERMAL
ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM
(presentation by Steve Badgett – 5 min)
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MINUTES
3 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting
held on October 4, 2013.
Attachments: draft minutes of 10-04-2013
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
If you would like to speak regarding a matter not on the printed Agenda, please come
forward and stand until recognized by the Chair – Public Participation is limited to 3
minutes on all items included in the agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They will be
acted upon by the Board at one time without discussion. If any Board member, staff
member, or interested person requests that an item be removed from the Consent
Calendar, it will be considered by the Board in separate action.
Electric Items
4 EMERGENCY WORK ORDER NO. 1326057 - PRIMARY CONDUIT AND PAD
MOUNTED JUNCTION CABINET INSTALLATION ON LA SIERRA AVENUE
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$71,779.99 for Emergency Work Order No. 1326057 in accordance with Article XII,
Section 1202(2) (b) for the City of Riverside Charter.
Attachments: Report
Map
5 OVERHEAD ELECTRIC POLE RELOCATION ALONG MAGNOLIA AVENUE
BETWEEN MADISON AND JACKSON STREETS – WORK ORDER NO. 1405199
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$130,000 for Work Order No. 1405199 to relocate five electric utility poles for the
Public Work’s 2013/2014 Arterial Streets Maintenance Phase 1 Project along
Magnolia Avenue between Madison and Jackson Streets.
Attachments: Report
Map
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6 ELECTRICAL DETAILED INSPECTIONS AREAS 8 AND 9
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the estimated Operational expenditure of $54,045 for Work Order
No.1307604; and
2. Approve the estimated Operational expenditure of $77,064 for Work Order
No.1316015
Attachments: Report
Map
Water Items
Other Items
7 THE NON-RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING INCENTIVE REBATE FOR THE RIVERSIDE
NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council approve a
rebate in the amount of $83,961.45 to the Riverside New Car Dealers Association
for the installation of a new energy efficient, Light Emitting Diode (LED) freeway
sign at the Riverside Auto Center.
Attachments: Report
Attachment
8 MASTER INTER-UTILITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE
AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council approve a
master inter-utility agreement between Riverside Public Utilities and Southern
California Gas Company for the joint coordination and implementation of electric,
gas and water efficiency programs.
Attachments: Report
Agreement
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
9 WOOD STREETS STREET LIGHT PROJECT PHASE ONE – WORK ORDER
NOS. 0809101 AND 0809099
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the estimated capital expenditure of $1,909,600 for Work Order Nos.
0809101 and 0809099; and
2. Approve the award of a contract for the construction of the Wood Streets Street
Light Project Phase 1 to Pro Tech Engineering Corporation, of Corona Del Mar,
California in the amount of $1,450,000.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
10 BID NO. 7186 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
LINDEN RESERVOIR ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO.
1217451
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the capital expenditure of $5,865,813.70 for Work Order No. 1217451
which includes all design, construction, change order contingencies, construction
management and inspection services for the Linden Reservoir Roof Replacement
Project, Bid No. 7186;
2. Award a contract for the construction of the Linden Reservoir Roof
Replacement Project, Bid No. 7186, to the lowest responsive bidder, Canyon
Springs Enterprises dba RSH Construction of Hemet, California, in the amount of
$4,373,467; and
3. Authorize the issuance of change orders to the purchase order of up to
ten-percent of the original amount for Bid No. 7186. Such changes will be
reported to the Board of Public Utilities at the conclusion of the project.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
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11 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
12 State and Federal Legislative Update - Update on pending legislation
that may impact the Water and/or Electric Utility
13 Systematic Reporting on Conferences/Seminars by Board Members and/or Staff
14 Committee Reports – Electric Committee, Water Committee, and Customer
Relations/Finance Committee
15 Monthly Update of Goals
Attachments: Report
16 Electric / Water Contract Panel Update – October 2013
Attachments: Report
17 Open and Closed Work Orders – September 2013
Attachments: Report
18 Water Highlights – September 2013
Attachments: Report
19 Power Supply Update
20 City Council Agendas – October 8, 2013
Attachments: Report
21 Financial Statements – June 2013
Attachments: Report
22 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
23 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
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MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to
ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.
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