Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · December 20, 2013
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administration Office
3901 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Board of Public Utilities 951-826-2135
Agenda
Friday, December 20, 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)
MINUTES
2 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting
held on December 6, 2013.
Attachments: Draft Minutes of 12-6-2013 meeting
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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
3 REPLACEMENT OF VAULT V-1139 LOCATED AT INTERSECTION AT LA SIERRA
AVENUE AND HOLE AVENUE - WORK ORDER NO. 1304524
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$293,474 for Work Order No. 1304524 for replacement of Vault V-1139.
Attachments: Report
Map
4 PRIMARY CABLE BURN UP AT 4967 RED ROCK AVENUE WESTERLY OF
CHALLEN AVENUE - EMERGENCY WORK ORDER NO. 1405589
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$75,509.29 for Emergency Work Order No. 1405589.
Attachments: Report
Map
Water Items
5 ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICE CONTRACT WITH ENERGYCONNECT,
INC. FOR DEMAND MANAGEMENT OF SELECTED CITY WATER
PRODUCTION FACILITIES SERVED BY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the Clean Green California Demand Response Sales and Service
Agreement with EnergyConnect, Inc.;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign the Agreement; and
3. Authorize Riverside Public Utilities staff to manage the Agreement by adjusting
the Nominated Capacity on a monthly basis and to add or delete selected sites
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from time to time as appropriate to optimize the program benefits while
maintaining adequate water production at all times.
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Other Items
6 PELLISIER RANCH SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT – APPROVAL OF
WORK ORDER NO. 1410983
That the Board of Public Utilities approve Work Order No. 1410983 in the amount
of $250,000 for project preliminary design, electric distribution system studies and
California Environmental Quality Act analysis and report.
Attachments: Report
Map
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
7 MAGNOLIA PLAZA RELIABILITY PROJECT - PROPERTY ACQUISITION -
INCREASE WORK ORDER NO. 1227700
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve an increase in the amount of Work Order No. 1227700 from
$3,000,000 to $6,000,000 which includes estimated costs of equipment and
material procurement, construction, inspection and engineering;
2. Approve the capital expenditure of $232,935 for the transfer of 0.356 acres for
the Magnolia Plaza Reliability Project; and
3. Recommend that the City Council approve the transfer of .0356 acres on
portions of APNs 225052008, 225052010, 225052019 and 225052021 from the
City to the Electric Fund to reimburse the Capital Outlay Fund 432 - Magnolia
Avenue Railroad Grade Separation - Measure A project Account No.
9589730214-44031374 for the Riverside Public Utilities' Magnolia Plaza Reliability
Project located at 3716 Elizabeth Street, at a total cost of $232,935.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
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8 JUNE 13, 2013 SALTON SEA GEOTHERMAL CONTRACT UPDATE
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this oral update.
(oral presentation by Reiko Kerr – 10 min)
9 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
10 State and Federal Legislative Update - Update on pending legislation
that may impact the Water and/or Electric Utility
11 Systematic Reporting on Conferences/Seminars by Board Members and/or Staff
12 Committee Reports – Electric Committee, Water Committee, and Customer
Relations/Finance Committee
13 Monthly Update of Goals
Attachments: Report
14 Electric / Water Contract Panel Update – December 2013
Attachments: Report
15 Open and Closed Work Orders – November 2013
Attachments: Report
16 Water Highlights – November 2013
Attachments: Report
17 Power Supply Update
18 Financial Statements – September 2013
Attachments: Report
19 City Council Agendas – December 10, 2013 and December 17, 2013
Attachments: Agenda_CC 12-10-13.pdf
Agenda_CC 12-17-13.pdf
20 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
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21 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
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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