Board of Public Utilities

City of Riverside 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522 951-826-2135 Board of Public Utilities Special Agenda - Final Thursday, April 2, 2015 8:30 AM Utility Operations Center (UOC) 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. Speaker cards can be found next to the Secretary. Speaker cards will be accepted until conclusion of public comment on the agenda item. In accordance with the Public Records Act, any information you provide on this form is available to the public. 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 Girish Balachandran and Assistant General Managers Milligan, Hohl, Kerr, Bacich, and Nomura - 10 min) City of Riverside Page 1 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Final April 2, 2015 MINUTES 2 Approval of the special minutes from the Board of Public Utilities workshop meeting held on February 27, 2015. Attachments: draft 02-27-2015 Minutes 3 Approval of the special minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting held on March 5, 2015. Attachments: draft 03-05-2015 Minutes CITIZENS PARTICIPATION 4 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 5 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES INSTALLATION FOR THE BRUNTON WELL ON GARNER ROAD - WORK ORDER NO. 1510314 That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $55,000 for Work Order No. 1510314 for the installation of electrical distribution facilities for the Brunton Well on Garner Road. Attachments: Report Map City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Final April 2, 2015 6 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION NEAR CANYON CREST AND EL CERRITO DRIVES FOR THE CANYON BLUFFS APARTMENT COMPLEX- WORK ORDER NO. 1507267 That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $76,000 for Work Order No. 1507267 for the installation of electrical distribution facilities for the Canyon Bluffs Apartment Complex. Attachments: Report Map 7 ACQUISITION EXPENDITURE IN CONNECTION WITH THE RIVERSIDE TRANSMISSION RELIABILITY PROJECT That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council approve the expenditure of $78,000 to cover the cost of the easement over APN 145-220-033, escrow and title fees associated with the acquisition. Attachments: Report Exhibit A Agreement 8 POLE REPLACEMENT ON THE VISTA-MOUNTAIN VIEW 69 kV TRANSMISSION LINE – WORK ORDER NO. 1516026 That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $85,000 for Work Order No. 1516026 for pole replacements on the Vista-Mountain View 69 kV Transmission Line. Attachments: Report Map Water Items 9 CONSTRUCTION OF THE TYLER AND HOLE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1515502 That the Board of Public Utilities approve the capital expenditure of $325,000 for Work Order No. 1515502, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Tyler and Hole Water Main Replacement Project. Attachments: Report Map City of Riverside Page 3 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Final April 2, 2015 10 CONSTRUCTION OF THE LA SIERRA PRESSURE REDUCING STATION REPLACEMENT PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1508407 That the Board of Public Utilities approve the capital expenditure of $325,500 for Work Order No. 1508407, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the La Sierra Pressure Reducing Station Replacement Project. Attachments: Report Map Other Items 11 PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS (No report attached) (1) Electric Committee Justin Scott-Coe (Chair) Ron Cole Nick Ferguson Andrew Walcker (2) Water Committee David Roberts (Chair) Dave Austin Darrell Ament Jennifer O’Farrell (3) Customer Relations/Finance Committee Susan Cash (Chair) Dave Austin (Vice Chair) Justin Scott-Coe (Electric Chair) David Roberts (Water Chair) City of Riverside Page 4 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Final April 2, 2015 12 SURPLUS PROPERTY DECLARATION/SALE AND DISPOSITION OF A PORTION OF ABANDONED RIVERSIDE WATER COMPANY CANAL - KARGER CORPORATION That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council approve: 1. The declaration of 17,165 square feet of abandoned Riverside Water Canal Company parcel as surplus to its needs; 2. The Purchase and Sale Agreement for the net fee transfer of 7,115 square feet of the abandoned Riverside Water Company Canal property to Karger Corporation for $2,900; and 3. The acceptance of 10,050 square feet of street right of way per recordation of Tract Map No. 34236. Attachments: Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 Attachment 3 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. 13 MAGNOLIA 4 KV TO 12 KV UNDERGROUND CONVERSION – WORK ORDER NO. 1411795 That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $2,250,000 for Work Order No. 1411795 for the Magnolia areas 4 kV to 12 kV underground conversion. (report by Pat Hohl – 5 min) Attachments: Report Map City of Riverside Page 5 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Final April 2, 2015 14 MISSION SQUARE FIFTH FLOOR MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM IMPROVEMENTS - BID NO. RPU-7303 That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Reject the bid from Ultimate Development, Inc. as non-responsive and award a contract for the construction of the Mission Square Fifth Floor Multi-Purpose Room, Bid No. RPU-7303 to the lowest responsive bidder, New Dynasty Construction Co., of Tustin, California, in the amount $393,744; 2. Authorize the expenditure of $117,371 to G/M Business Interiors for furniture including computer training tables, multi-purpose tables, chairs and casework in accordance with Purchasing Resolution No. 22576, Section 201 (g); and 3. Authorize the estimated capital expenditure for Work Order No. 1415543 in the amount of $630,034, including a 10% contingency for general construction. (report by Laura Nomura – 5 min) Attachments: Report Floor Plan City of Riverside Page 6 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Final April 2, 2015 15 POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOLAR STAR CALIFORNIA XXXIX, LLC AND THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE – SAN BERNARDINO WELLS SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PROJECT That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve the 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between Solar Star California XXXIX, LLC and the City of Riverside to design, construct and operate a cumulative 5.5 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant upon Solar Properties; 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the PPA, as well as any future amendments or extensions to the PPA under terms and conditions substantially similar or superior to this PPA; 3. Authorize the Public Utilities General Manager, or his designee, to execute any documents necessary to administer the PPA that are consistent with the established policies by the City Council; and 4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to terminate the PPA for circumstances provided in the PPA. (presentation Reiko Kerr – 10 min) Attachments: Report Agreement 16 DISCUSSION OF CURRENT PROCESS FOR COMMUNICATIONS WITH CITY COUNCIL AND ANY CHANGES TO CURRENT PROCESS (oral discussion / Board Chair Cash – 10 min) BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 17 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF 18 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 19 Safety Update 20 State and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update - Update on pending legislation that may impact the Water and/or Electric Utility City of Riverside Page 7 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Final April 2, 2015 21 Committee Reports – Electric Committee, Water Committee and Customer Relations/Finance Committee 22 Monthly Power Supply Report – January 2015 Attachments: Report 23 Electric / Water Contract Panel Update – March 2015 Attachments: Report 24 Open and Closed Work Orders – February 2015 Attachments: Report 25 Water Highlights – February 2015 – deferred to April 17th Board Meeting 26 Financial Report – December 30, 2014 and January 31, 2015 Attachments: December 2014 Report January 2015 Report 27 Monthly Update of Goals Attachments: Report 28 City Council Agendas – March 10, 2015, March 17, 2015, and March 24, 2015 Attachments: CC Agenda 03-10-15 CC Agenda 03-17-15 CC Agenda 03-24-15 29 Upcoming Meetings Attachments: Report 30 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Report 31 SCPPA Monthly Agenda / Minutes – February 19, 2015 Attachments: SCPPA Agenda/Minutes 02-19-2015 City of Riverside Page 8 Printed on 3/27/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Final April 2, 2015 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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