Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · October 16, 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 16, 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.
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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
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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 PRESENTATION TO HONOR RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES 2015 BOTTLED
WATER LABEL ART CONTEST WINNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND
TEACHERS
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize the 2015 “Splash Into Cash - Bottled
Water Label Art Contest” winners and their teachers:
1. High school senior Angel Chavez from Norte Vista High School;
2. Class of 2015 graduate Fiorella Picciotti from La Sierra High School,
who now is attending Riverside City College;
3. Norte Vista High School teacher Mrs. Carole Lopez; and,
4. La Sierra High School teacher Mr. Bill Miller.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran - 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Recognition Certificate - Angel Chavez
Recognition Certificate - Fiorella Picciotti
2 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize Riverside Public Utilities Water Utility
Field employees and Water Pipefitters.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran - 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
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.
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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
4 INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL FACILITIES NEAR LA
SIERRA AVENUE AND PIERCE STREET FOR THE FIVE POINTS
COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT- WORK ORDER NO. 1601447 FOR $110,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of
$110,000 for Work Order No. 1601447 for the installation of underground electrical
facilities for the Five Points Commercial Development.
Attachments: Report
Map
5 AWARD BID NO. RPU-7300 FOR MAGNOLIA-PLAZA RELIABILITY PROJECT,
AREA ONE 4 KV TO 12 KV CONVERSION FOR $797,851.30
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award a contract for the Magnolia-Plaza Reliability Project, Area One: Conduit
and Substructures Installation – 4 kV to 12 kV Conversion, Bid No. RPU-7300 to
the lowest responsive and responsible bidder Herman Weissker, Inc. of Riverside,
California, in the amount of $797,851.30; and
2. Determine that the bids submitted by Metro Builders & Engineers Group, Ltd.,
of Newport Beach, California, in the amount of $685,263.60, and VCI Construction,
of Upland, California, in the amount of $771,591, are non-responsive.
Attachments: Report
Map
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Water Items
6 CONSTRUCTION OF THE METAL DOOR ASEEMBLY AT THE JOHN W.
NORTH WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT– WORK ORDER NO. 1420055
FOR $115,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award a contract for the construction of the Metal Door Assembly at the John
W. North Water Treatment Plant Project, Bid No. RPU-7340 to the lowest
responsive bidder, Atom Engineering Construction, Inc., of Hemet, California, in
the amount of $89,398; and
2. Approve the capital expenditure of $115,000 for Work Order No. 1420055,
which includes all design, construction, change order contingency, construction
management and inspection costs for the Metal Door Assembly at the John W.
North Water Treatment Plant Project – Bid No. RPU-7340.
Attachments: Report
Map
Other Items
7 CONSENT TO ENCUMBRANCE AND ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATE WITH JVE
HOLDING, LLC AND COMMONWEALTH BUSINESS BANK– 1408-1520 SOUTH
E STREET, SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Consent to Encumbrance and Estoppel Certificate with JVE
Holding, LLC, and Commonwealth Business Bank; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary
documents, including making minor non-substantive changes to those documents.
Attachments: Report
Exhibit A - Consent to Encumbrance and Estoppel
Exhibit B - JVE Assignment
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.
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8 CONSTRUCTION OF THE LARCHWOOD PLACE WATER MAIN
REPLACEMENT PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1602941 FOR $895,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve a capital expenditure of $895,000 for
Work Order No. 1602941 which includes all design, construction, paving, contract
administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Larchwood
Place Water Main Replacement Project.
(report by Todd Jorgenson - 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
9 CONSTRUCTION OF THE CENTRAL AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
PROJECT (PALM TO BELINDA) – WORK ORDER NO. 1602896 FOR $790,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve a capital expenditure of $790,000 for
Work Order No. 1602896, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract
administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Central
Avenue Water Main Replacement Project (Palm to Belinda).
(report by Todd Jorgenson - 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
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10 UTILITY 2.0: FIRST AMENDMENT TO 2009 WATER PRODUCTION AND
CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT-
MONETIZATION OF EXCESS WATER RESOURCES FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2015 FOR ESTIMATED REVENUE OF $1,660,000
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the 2009 Water Production and Conveyance
Agreement with Western Municipal Water District of Riverside County; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson - 10 min)
Attachments: Report
First Amendment
2009 Wheeling Agreement WMWD
Policy Principles water portfolio management
Pricing term sheet - estimate
Presentation
11 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TRACT 28987 – WORK
ORDER NO. 1419866 FOR CITY PROVIDED CONSTRUCTION AND
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR $97,776 AND WORK ORDER NO. 1525395 FOR
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WATER MAIN EXTENSION UPSIZE FOR
$144,000 (JURUPA AVENUE BETWEEN RUTLAND AND CREST AVENUES)
That the Board of Public Utilities approve:
1. The capital expenditure of $97,776 for Work Order No. 1419866 which
includes City-provided construction and inspection services; and
2. The capital expenditure of $144,000 for Work Order No. 1525395 for
Reimbursement Agreement for Water Main Extension upsize associated with the
single family residential development Tract 28987.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson - 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Map
Presentation
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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 Committee Reports – Electric Committee, Water Committee and Customer
Relations/Finance Committee
15 City Council Agendas – October 6, 2015
Attachments: CC Agenda-10-06-2015
16 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
17 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Acronymns
18 Quarterly Board of Public Utilities Attendance Report – July 1, 2015 to September
30, 2015
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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