Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · September 4, 2015
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administrative Office
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.
Riverside, CA 92501
Board of Public Utilities 951-826-2135
Utility Operation Center (UOC)
Agenda
Friday, September 4, 2015 8:30 AM Utility Operation Center
2911 Adams Street
Riverside, CA 92504
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, Nomura and Jorgenson - 10 min)
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PUBLIC HEARING
• Call Public Hearing to Order
• Roll Call of Board of Public Utilities
• Open Public Hearing and Review Rules of Conduct
• Staff will present recommendations on the following item:
2 ADOPTION OF “ONE WATER ONE WATERSHED 2.0” INTEGRATED
REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT (IRWM) PLAN FOR FUNDING THROUGH
PROPOSITION 84 WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES VIA
SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY (SAWPA)
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Conduct a public hearing on Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority’s, One
Water One Watershed 2.0 Integrated Regional Water Management Plan; and
2. Recommend that City Council adopt the One Water One Watershed 2.0
Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 min plus public input)
Attachments: Report
OWOW 2 0 Plan_Executive Summary
MINUTES
3 Approval of the workshop minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting
held on July 29, 2015.
Attachments: draft 07-29-2015 Minutes
4 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting
held on August 7, 2015.
Attachments: draft 08-07-2015 Minutes
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
5 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.
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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
6 INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL FACILITIES NEAR DAN
KIPPER DRIVE AND SYCAMORE CANYON BOULEVARD FOR THE CT
SYCAMORE CENTER DEVELOPMENT – WORK ORDER NO. 1516861 FOR
$114,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$114,000 for Work Order No. 1516861 for the installation of underground electrical
facilities for the CT Sycamore Center Development.
Attachments: Report
Map
7 SUB-TRANSMISSION LINE RELOCATION FOR PLAZA SUBSTATION – WORK
ORDER NO. 1501810 FOR $160,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$160,000 for Work Order No. 1501810 for the Sub-transmission Line Relocation
for the Plaza Substation.
Attachments: Report
Map
Other Items
8 THE HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN RALPHS
GROCERY COMPANY AND THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council approve an First
Amendment to High Voltage Electric Service Agreement between Ralphs Grocery
Company and the City of Riverside, extending the term for three years.
Attachments: Report
Agreement
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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.
9 RIVERSIDE RESTORATIVE GROWTHPRINT CLIMATE ACTION PLAN/
ECONOMIC PROSPERITY ACTION PLAN (RRG-CAP/EPAP)
That the Board of Public Utilities receive this update on the Riverside Restorative
Growthprint (RRG), including the Economic Prosperity Action Plan (RRG-EPAP)
and Climate Action Plan (RRG-CAP).
(presentation –Mike Bacich - 30 min)
Attachments: Report
Draft Plan
PowerPoint presentation
10 ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY WATER TESTING PURCHASE
ORDER REQUIREMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the Fiscal Year 2015/16 annual purchase
order requirements for environmental laboratory testing in the estimated amount of
$600,000.
(report by Todd Jorgenson - 5 min)
Attachments: Report
11 PLANNED ROUTINE PROJECTS OVER $500,000 FOR ELECTRIC AND WATER
CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 – $24,992,000
That the Board of Public Utilities receive this report highlighting planned Electric
and Water capital improvement projects over $500,000 for a combined total of
$27,992,000 for fiscal year 2015/16.
(presentation by Pat Hohl and Todd Jorgenson – 30 min)
Attachments: Correct Report
Wrong report (actually Item 12 report)
PowerPoint presentation
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12 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION GRANT FOR
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
AT CITY HALL
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Accept a $50,000 CEC grant through SCPPA for the installation of
electric vehicle charging infrastructure at City Hall;
2. Approve the use of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) allowance proceeds to
pay for Riverside Public Utilities’ share of capital infrastructure in the
estimated amount of $28,225 for Work Order No. 1508874; and
3. Approve the use of Public Benefits Funds to pay for energy
consumption by electric vehicle customers during a 16 month period
of research and development in the estimated amount of $15,000.
(presentation by Pat Hohl – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
PowerPoint presentation
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
13 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
14 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
15 Drought Update
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 – July 2015
Attachments: Report
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20 Electric / Water Contract Panel Update – August 2015
Attachments: Report
21 Open and Closed Work Orders – July 2015
Attachments: Report
22 Water Highlights – July 2015
Attachments: Report
23 Monthly Update of Goals
Attachments: Report
24 SCPPA Monthly Agenda / Minutes – July 16, 2015
Attachments: Report
25 SCPPA Miscellaneous Billings – July 2015
Attachments: Report
26 City Council Agendas – August 11, 2015, August 12, 2015 (Special), August 25,
2015, and August 28, 2015 (Joint meeting w/ RPU)
Attachments: CC Agenda 08-11-15
CC SP Agenda 08-12-15
CC Agenda 08-25-15
CC SP Agenda 08-28-15
27 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
28 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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