Board of Public Utilities

City of Riverside Public Utilities Administrative Office 3750 University Ave. 3 Fl. Riverside, CA 92501 Board of Public Utilities 951-826-2135 Special Meeting Agenda - Revised Friday, May 15, 2015 8:30 AM Art Pick Council Chamber 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: 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 5/12/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised May 15, 2015 MINUTES 2 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting held on May 1, 2015. Attachments: draft minutes of 5-1-2015 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 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION NEAR LA SIERRA AVENUE AND CAMPBELL AVENUE FOR NEW TRACT 34794, 76 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE - WORK ORDER NO. 1516824 That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $107,000 for Work Order No. 1516824 for the installation of underground electrical distribution facilities for Tract 34794. Attachments: Report Map City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 5/12/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised May 15, 2015 Other Items 5 ANNUAL RETAIL ELECTRIC PROVIDER POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE REPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION, ANNUAL POWER CONTENT LABEL, AND ATTESTATION That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Approve the Annual Retail Electric Provider’s Report for calendar year 2014; 2. Attest as to the accuracy of the Annual Retail Electric Provider’s Report; 3. Approve the annual Power Content Label for calendar year 2014; and 4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and submit the attestation. Attachments: Report Attachment 1 Attachment 2 6 REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION – WATER UTILITY That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that City Council adopt the Water Utility Reimbursement Resolution to provide the future option of using bond funds instead of operating funds for capital financing requirements with the understanding that reserve funds will be used for capital needs in the interim period. Attachments: Report Resolution 7 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SERVICES FOR THE WATER COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS AND RATE DESIGN That the Board of Public Utilities approve a Professional Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., of Riverside, California, in an amount not to exceed $125,373 for the purpose of conducting a Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design Project. Attachments: Report Contract City of Riverside Page 3 Printed on 5/12/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised May 15, 2015 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 INTERMOUNTAIN POWER PROJECT RENEWAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN INTERMOUNTAIN POWER AGENCY (IPA) AND THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE (RIVERSIDE) That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council: 1. Find that the approval of these agreements are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15302 and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; 2. Approve the Second Amendatory Power Sales Contract (2APSC) between IPA and Riverside; 3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the 2APSC under the terms and conditions specified in the 2APSC; 4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee(s) to participate in the IPP Renewal Project (RP) subscription process administered by the IPA for a project participation up to 5% or approximately 60 MW (assuming cost effectiveness in comparison to other similar resources); 5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee to execute the Renewal Power Sales Contract (RPSC) and as applicable, the Renewal Excess Power Sales Agreement (REPSA) throughout the RP subscription process and upon the completion of IPP RP subscription process, report back to City Council and the Board of Public Utilities the final subscription result of the Renewal Project; and 6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any documents necessary to administer the 2APSC, the RPSC and the REPSA, collectively the IPP Renewal Agreements (“Renewal Agreements”) that are consistent with the policies established by the City Council. (presentation by Reiko Kerr – 20 min) Attachments: Report Second Amendatory Power Sales Contract between IPA and Riverside Renewal Power Sales Contract between IPA and Riverside Renewal Excess Power Sales Agreement Public Notice of Covered Procurement City of Riverside Page 4 Printed on 5/12/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised May 15, 2015 9 OVERVIEW OF UPCOMING WORK RELATED TO IMPROVING OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND COMMUNICATION WITHIN RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this oral overview. (oral presentation by Girish Balachandran – 10 min) 10 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 Kevin Milligan – 5 min) BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 11 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF 12 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 13 Safety Update 14 State and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update - Update on pending legislation that may impact the Water and/or Electric Utility 15 Committee Reports – Electric Committee, Water Committee and Customer Relations/Finance Committee 16 Monthly Power Supply Report – March 2015 Attachments: Report 17 Electric / Water Contract Panel Update – May 2015 Attachments: Report 18 Open and Closed Work Orders – April 2015 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 5 Printed on 5/12/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised May 15, 2015 19 Water Highlights – April 2015 Attachments: Report 20 Monthly Update of Goals Attachments: Report 21 City Council Agendas – May 5, 2015, May 7, 2015 (Joint meeting w/ RPU), and May 12, 2015 Attachments: CC Agenda 05-05-15 CC Agenda 05-07-15 (joint meeting) CC Agenda 05-12-15 22 Upcoming Meetings Attachments: Report 23 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 6 Printed on 5/12/2015 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised May 15, 2015 CLOSED SESSION 24 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning one case of anticipated litigation Attachments: Report 25 City Attorney report Closed Session discussion 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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