Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · October 3, 2014
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administration Office
3901 Orange Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Board of Public Utilities 951-826-2135
Agenda - Revised
Friday, October 3, 2014 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.
SPEAKER CARDS—If you wish to address the Board of Public Utilities, please complete
and submit a speaker card to the Secretary before the scheduled meeting time. Speaker
cards can be found next to the Secretary. Speaker cards will be accepted until the
agenda item is called. In accordance with the Public Records Act, any information you
provide on this form is available to the public.
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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 PRESENTATION TO HONOR RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES 2014 BOTTLED
WATER LABEL ART CONTEST WINNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND
TEACHERS - ORAL REPORT
(presentation by Girish Balachandran - 10 min)
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2 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
(presentation by Girish Balachandran and Assistant General Managers
Badgett, Milligan, Hohl, Kerr, Bacich, and Nomura - 10 min)
MINUTES
3 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting
held on September 19, 2014.
Attachments: draft minutes of 09-19-2014 meeting.pdf
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
3a Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to
invite your comments regarding any matters within the jurisdiction of the Riverside
Public Utilities Board - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes and
you will be asked to state your name and city of residence. Please complete and
submit a speaker card to the Board Secretary.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Board
of Public Utilities and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will
be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Board of Public Utilities votes
on the motion to adopt, Members of the Board of Public Utilities or the Public Utilities
General Manager, or his designee, request specific items be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action. Removed consent items will be discussed immediately after
adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.
Electric Items
4 MAGNOLIA-PLAZA RELIABILITY PROJECT – RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC
FACILITIES FOR THE PLAZA SUBSTATION EXPANSION – WORK ORDER NO.
1503174
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$272,304 for Work Order No. 1503174 for the relocation of electric facilities for the
Plaza Substation Expansion Project.
Attachments: Report
Map
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Water Items
5 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE WELL RELOCATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CITY OF RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES AND OSR DEVELOPMENT, LLC
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council approve the
First Amendment to the Well Relocation Agreement with OSR Development, LLC,
dated September 30, 2014.
Attachments: Report
Agreement
6 CONSTRUCTION OF THE WARREN WELLS BLOW-OFF MODIFICATION
PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1305507
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the capital expenditure of $62,000 for
Work Order No. 1305507, which includes all design, construction and construction
contingency costs for the Warren Wells Blow-Off Modification Project.
Attachments: Report
Map
Other Items
7 PUBLIC UTILITIES ELECTRIC ANNUAL RESOURCE ADEQUACY PLAN FOR
2015
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the Annual Resource Adequacy (RA)
Plan for 2015 and filing the Annual RA Plan with the California Independent
System Operator (CAISO) in compliance with CAISO tariff requirements.
Attachments: Report
Attachment
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
This portion of the Board of Public Utilities Agenda is for all matters where staff and public
participation is anticipated. Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
8 CIRCUIT 1219 FEEDER LOOP PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1420551
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$692,965 for Work Order No. 1420551 for the Circuit 1219 Feeder Loop Project.
(report by Pat Hohl – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
9 APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO. 1504019 AND PURCHASE OF 69 KV
CIRCUIT BREAKERS FOR THE FREEMAN SUBSTATION BREAKER
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve Work Order No. 1504019 in the amount of $641,121; and
2. Approve the award of a Purchase Order in the amount of $251,121.60 to
McAvoy & Markham Engineering and Sales Co. of Irvine, California, for five 69 kV
circuit breakers and associated equipment for the Freeman Substation Breaker
Replacement Project.
(report by Pat Hohl – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
10 CONSTRUCTION OF THE JASMINE AND COLUMBUS 12-INCH WATER
DISTRIBUTION MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO.
1507007
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the capital expenditure of $679,000 for
Work Order No. 1507007, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract
administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Jasmine and
Columbus 12-Inch Water Distribution Main Replacement Project.
(report by Kevin Milligan – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
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11 CONSTRUCTION OF THE WOHLSTETTER AND COOK WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1422199
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the capital expenditure of $1,136,000 for
Work Order No. 1422199, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract
administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Wohlstetter
and Cook Water Main Replacement Project.
(report by Kevin Milligan – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
12 UPDATE ON INTEGRATED WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN; APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC.
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the First Amendment to Professional
Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., adding additional
services and extending the term through December 31, 2015.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan – 15 min)
Attachments: Report
attachment
13 PROPOSITION 1 – THE WATER QUALITY, SUPPLY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2014
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend the Riverside City Council adopt a
resolution in support of Proposition 1 – the Water Quality, Supply and
Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014.
(report by Girish Balachandran – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
14 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
15 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
16 Safety Update
17 State and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update - Update on pending
legislation that may impact the Water and/or Electric Utility
18 Committee Reports – Electric Committee, Water Committee (September 19,
2014), and Customer Relations/Finance Committee
Attachments: Water Committee minutes-09-19-2014.pdf
19 Monthly Power Supply Report – August 2014
Attachments: Report
20 City Council Agendas – September 23, 2014
Attachments: CC Agenda 09-23-2014
21 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
22 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
CLOSED SESSION
23 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Scott C.
Barber, regarding the price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange
or lease of 3750 University Avenue, Riverside California, APN: 215-371-001 by
NNN Mission Square, LLC, et al.; Mike Smith, Senior Asset Manager, Negotiator.
Attachments: Closed Session 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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