Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · October 2, 2015
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administrative Office
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.
Riverside, CA 92501
Board of Public Utilities 951-826-2135
Agenda
Friday, October 2, 2015 8:30 AM Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92522
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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MINUTES
2 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting
held on September 4, 2015.
Attachments: draft minutes_09-04-2015
3 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting
held on September 18, 2015.
Attachments: draft minutes_09-18-2015
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.
Water Items
5 CONSTRUCTION OF THE THORNE WELL NO. 12 ELECTRICAL UPGRADE
PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1408503 FOR $305,050
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award a contract for the construction of the Thorne Well No. 12 Electrical
Upgrade Project, Bid No. RPU-7350 to the lowest responsive bidder, Southern
Contracting Company of San Marcos, California, in the amount of $79,500; and
2. Approve an additional capital expenditure of $99,050 for Work Order No.
1408503, for a revised total of $305,050, which includes all design, construction,
contract administration, inspection, and construction contingency costs for the
Thorne Well No. 12 Electrical Upgrade Project, Bid No. RPU-7350.
Attachments: Report
Map
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6 RDO EQUIPMENT COMPANY’S NEW WATER SERVICE INSTALLATIONS AND
MISCELLANEOUS FACILITY RELOCATIONS – AUTHORIZATION FOR WORK
ORDER NO. 1522472 FOR $77,124 (MAIN STREET AND IOWA AVENUE)
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the capital expenditure of $77,124 for
Work Order No. 1522472 which includes City-provided water construction services
associated with the redevelopment of the RDO Equipment Company facility, an
industrial development in the County of Riverside located at intersection of Main
Street and Iowa Avenue.
Attachments: Report
Map
7 CONSTRUCTION OF THE CREST AVENUE AND HEDRICK AVENUE WATER
MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1522100 FOR $123,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve a capital expenditure of $123,000 for
Work Order No. 1522100, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract
administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Crest Avenue
and Hedrick Avenue Water Main Relocation Project.
Attachments: Report
Map
Other Items
8 PUBLIC UTILITIES ELECTRIC 2016 ANNUAL RESOURCE ADEQUACY PLAN
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the 2016 Annual Resource Adequacy Plan; and
2. Direct staff to file the Annual Resource Adequacy Plan with the California
Independent System Operator (CAISO) in compliance with CAISO tariff
requirements.
Attachments: Report
Attachment
Resolution
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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 UPDATE ON THE LONG RANGE PLANNING EFFORTS FOR THE NORTHSIDE
NEIGHBORHOOD INCLUDING RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES REAL
PROPERTY ASSETS
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Receive this update and provide comment and direction on City staff led public
outreach strategies for obtaining broad community input on parameters for
developing the scope of a specific plan for the Northside Neighborhood; and
2. Consider and provide input on a coordinated effort to develop an
inter-jurisdictional specific plan for the Pellissier Ranch property within the City of
Colton.
(presentation by Emilio Ramirez, Interim Community & Economic Development
Director – 20 min)
Attachments: Report
Attachment
Presentation.pdf
10 SECOND AMENDMENT TO MASTER AGREEMENTS FOR WATER UTILITY
WORK FOR VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS –
CONTRACTORS’ PANEL
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the Second Amendment to Master
Agreements for three year contract amendments for 13 members of the Water
Division Contractors’ Panel.
(report by Todd Jorgenson – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Contractor's Panel List - Oct 2012 to Oct 2015
Amendments
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11 UTILITY 2.0 STRATEGIC PLAN CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL REPRESENTING
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS OF $500 MILLION TO $1,000,000,000 THROUGH
FY 2026
That the Board of Public Utilities approve in concept, and recommend that the City
Council approve in concept, the Utility 2.0 Strategic Plan with Option 3
infrastructure, technology and workforce trajectories to provide guidance to staff
for final financial planning and recommendations.
(report by Girish Balachandran – 30 min)
Attachments: Report
All Feedback from Joint City Council - August 28
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
12 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
13 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
14 Drought Update
15 Safety Update
16 State and Federal Legislative and Regulatory Update - Update on pending
legislation that may impact the Water and/or Electric Utility
17 Committee Reports – Electric Committee, Water Committee and Customer
Relations/Finance Committee
18 Monthly Power Supply Report – August 2015
Attachments: Report
19 SCPPA Monthly Agenda / Minutes – August 20, 2015
Attachments: Report
20 SCPPA Miscellaneous Billings – August 2015
Attachments: Report
21 City Council Agendas – September 15, 2015 (special) and September 22, 2015
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Attachments: CC Agenda 09-15-2015 Special
CC Agenda 09-22-2015
22 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
23 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Acronyms
CLOSED SESSION
24 CLOSED SESSION
Existing Litigation [Government Code §54956.9(d)(1)]
Name of Case(s):
City of Riverside v. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, et al.
USDC Case No. 13-CV-1724-BEN (KSC)
SCE, et al. v. Mitsubishi Nuclear Energy Systems, et al.
International Chamber of Commerce International Court of Arbitration, Case No.
19784/AGF
Order Instituting Investigation on the Commission’s Own Motion into the Rates,
Operations, Practices, Services and Facilities of Southern California Edison and
San Diego Gas & Electric Associated with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating
Station Units 2 and 3;
CPUC Investigation 12-10-013
Attachments: Report
25 CLOSED SESSION
Anticipated Litigation [Government Code §54956.9(d)(4)]
[1] Case(s) Anticipated
Attachments: Report
26 City Attorney Report on 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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