Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · July 10, 2015
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administrative Office
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.
Riverside, CA 92501
Board of Public Utilities 951-826-2135
REVISED special
Agenda
Friday, July 10, 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)
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MINUTES
2 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting
held on June 19, 2015.
Attachments: draft minutes of 6-19-2015
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 RELOCATION OF OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL FACILITIES AT VAN BUREN
BOULEVARD FROM COLORADO TO AUDREY AVENUES – WORK ORDER NO.
1515769 FOR $105,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$105,000 for Work Order No. 1515769 to relocate overhead electrical facilities
along Van Buren Boulevard from Colorado to Audrey Avenues as part of the Van
Buren Boulevard Street Improvements resulting from the Walmart Renovation
Project (Project).
Attachments: Report
Map
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Water Items
5 CONSTRUCTION OF THE TYLER AND BONITA WATER MAIN RELOCATION
PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1522517 FOR $176,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve a capital expenditure of $176,000 for
Work Order No. 1522517, which includes all design, construction, contract
administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Tyler and
Bonita Water Main Relocation Project.
Attachments: Report
Map
6 CONSTRUCTION OF THE MYERS STREET WATER MAIN RELOCATION
PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1524603 FOR $135,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve a capital expenditure of $135,000 for
Work Order No. 1524603, which includes all design, construction, contract
administration, and inspection costs for the Myers Street Water Main Replacement
Project (Project).
Attachments: Report
Map
7 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TRACT 30473 – WORK
ORDER NO. 1325128 FOR $52,492 (LA SIERRA AVENUE AND ORCHARD
VIEW LANE)
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the capital expenditure of $52,492 for
Work Order No. 1325128 which includes City-provided construction and inspection
services associated with Tract 30473, a single-family residential development.
Attachments: Report
Map
8 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA
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Other Items
9 AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
ELECTRIC COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS AND RATE DESIGN PROJECT FOR
$125,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve a Professional Services Agreement with
Leidos Engineering, LLC., of Riverside, California, in an amount of $125,000 for
the purpose of conducting an Electric Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design
Project.
Attachments: Report
Agreement
10 APPROVAL OF RIVERSIDE BOX ART PILOT PROJECT
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this report regarding the Riverside
Box Art Pilot Project as proposed by the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Riverside Class of 2015.
Attachments: Report
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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 STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PLAN UPDATE
That the Board of Public Utilities receive an update on the Strategic Technology
Plan including an oral presentation prepared by Leidos Engineering, LLC (Leidos).
(presentation by Steven Rupp / Leidos Inc. – 1 hr)
Attachments: Report
Attachment
12 CONSTRUCTION OF THE VALVERDA WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1503563 FOR $1,727,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve a capital expenditure of $1,727,000 for
Work Order No. 1503563, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract
administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Valverda
Water Main Replacement Project.
(report by Todd Jorgenson – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
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13 PROPOSED WATER PRODUCTION, CONVEYANCE AND RECIPROCAL
SALES AGREEMENT WITH THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA (UC RIVERSIDE)
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the 10-year Water Production, Conveyance and Reciprocal Sales
Agreement between the City of Riverside and the Regents of the University of
California for water service at the UC Riverside campus;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any documents
necessary to administer the Agreement; and
4. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to terminate the Agreement for
circumstances provided in the Agreement.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
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
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 and Customer
Relations/Finance Committee
19 Monthly Power Supply Report – May 2015
Attachments: Report
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20 City Council Agendas – June 23, 2015 and June 30, 2015 (special)
Attachments: CC Agenda 06-23-15
CC Special Agenda 06-30-15
21 Financial Report – May 31, 2015
Attachments: Report
22 Open and Closed Work Orders – June 2015
Attachments: Report
23 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
24 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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