Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · May 1, 2015
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administrative Office
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.
Riverside, CA 92501
Board of Public Utilities 951-826-2135
Bourns Inc. Conference Center
Agenda - Final
Friday, May 1, 2015 8:30 AM Bourns Inc
Conference Center
1200 Columbia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92507
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 42 U.S.C. §12132 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:
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PRESENTATIONS
1 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
(presentation by Girish Balachandran and Assistant General Managers
Milligan, Hohl, Kerr, Bacich, and Nomura - 10 min)
MINUTES
2 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities Board
meeting held on April 17, 2015.
Attachments: draft minutes of 04-17-2015
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
3 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 PRIMARY CONDUIT AND CABLE REPLACEMENT AT MENDOCINO AND
TANFORAN DRIVES – WORK ORDER NO. 1509728
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$61,000 for Work Order No. 1509728 for Primary Conduit and Cable Replacement
at Mendocino and Tanforan Drives.
Attachments: Report
Map
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5 PRIMARY CONDUIT AND CABLE REPLACEMENT AT CHARLESTON AND
KILKENNY DRIVES – WORK ORDER NO. 1509730
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$80,000 for Work Order No. 1509730 for Primary Conduit and Cable Replacement
at Charleston and Kilkenny Drives.
Attachments: Report
Map
6 PRIMARY CONDUIT AND CABLE REPLACEMENT AT CHEROKEE STREET
AND COMANCHE AVENUE – WORK ORDER NO. 1516412
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$57,000 for Work Order No. 1516412 for Primary Conduit and Cable Replacement
at Cherokee Street and Comanche Avenue.
Attachments: Report
Map
Water Items
7 CONSTRUCTION OF THE RIVERSIDE AIRPORT WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1510133
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the capital expenditure of $826,000 for
Work Order No. 1510133, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract
administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Riverside
Airport Water Main Replacement Project.
Attachments: Report
Map
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8 APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO MASTER AGREEMENT WITH
MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC. FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AT
VARIOUS PUBLIC UTILITIES PROPERTIES
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the Third Amendment to Master Agreement for General Landscape
Maintenance at Various Public Utilities Properties, RFP No. 1242, with Mariposa
Landscapes, Inc. of Irwindale, California, from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 in the
amount of $241,071.96; and
2. Authorize the expenditure of $241,071.96 for this contract.
Attachments: Report
Amendment
Other Items
9 EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER DAVID ROBERTS’ ABSENCES FROM REGULAR
MEETINGS
That the Board of Public Utilities excuse Board Member David Roberts’ absences
from the Board of Public Utilities meetings of May 15, 2015, June 4, 2015, and
June 19, 2015 because he will be on vacation.
(no report)
10 LEASE AGREEMENT AND WATER SALE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN
YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION REGION 47 FOR USE OF AB BROWN
SPORTS COMPLEX
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council approve:
1. The Lease Agreement with American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO); and
2. The Water Sale Agreement with AYSO.
Attachments: Report
AYSO Lease Agreement 2015
AYSO Water Agreement 2015
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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.
11 BID NO. 7289 – AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PLAZA SUBSTATION
BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION - MAGNOLIA PLAZA RELIABILITY PROJECT -
WORK ORDER NO. 1227700
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the award of a contract for Plaza
Substation Block Wall, Bid No. 7289, to the lowest responsive bidder, Genesis
Construction of Hemet, California, in the amount of $640,777.
(report by Pat Hohl – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
12 CONSTRUCTION OF THE FLOWER STREET WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1505939
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the capital expenditure of $575,500 for
Work Order No. 1505939, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract
administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Flower Street
Water Main Replacement Project.
(report by Kevin Milligan – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
13 CITY COUNCIL JOINT WORKSHOP WITH THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
– MAY 7, 2015
That the Board of Public Utilities provide feedback and recommendations to staff
on the draft agenda, structure and timing of the joint workshop.
(report by Chair Susan Cash – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
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14 WATER DROUGHT, GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER B-29-15 AND
CALIFORNIA STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD MANDATORY
EMERGENCY DROUGHT RESPONSE REGULATIONS; UPDATE ON CITY OF
RIVERSIDE RESPONSE
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this oral update.
(oral report by Girish Balachandran – 5 min)
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
15 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
16 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
17 Safety Update
18 State and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update - Update on pending
legislation that may impact the Water and/or Electric Utility
19 Committee Reports – Electric Committee, Water Committee and Customer
Relations/Finance Committee
20 City Council Agendas – April 21, 2015 and April 28, 2015
Attachments: CC agenda 04-21-2015
CC agenda 04-28-2015
21 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
22 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
23 SCPPA Monthly Agenda / Minutes – March19, 2015
Attachments: Report
24 Quarterly Board of Public Utilities Attendance Report
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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