Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · December 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
Agenda
Friday, December 4, 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:
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PRESENTATIONS
1 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARDS TO THE UTILITIES WATER UTILITY
FIELD VALVE CREW
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize Riverside Public Utilities Water Utility
Field Valve Crew.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
MINUTES
2 Approval of the regular minutes from the Board of Public Utilities meeting
held on November 20, 2015.
Attachments: draft 11-20-2015 Minutes
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.
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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.
4 PROP 84 INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT (IRWM)
PROGRAM 2014 DROUGHT SOLICITATION IMPLEMENTATION GRANT
FUNDING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT
AUTHORITY (SAWPA) AND CITY OF RIVERSIDE FOR UP TO $215,030.
That the Board of Public Utilities recommends that the City Council approve the
Prop 84 IRWM Program 2014 Drought Solicitation Implementation Grant Funding
Agreement with SAWPA, to become eligible to receive reimbursement funds
towards evaluating and potentially implementing conservation-based water rates.
(report by Todd Jorgenson – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Prop 84 Contract RPU SAWPA
Grant DWR SAWPA
5 ENQUESTA CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEM UPDATE
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file an update on the enQuesta
Customer Information System. An oral presentation will be provided by staff.
(presentation by Laura Chavez-Nomura – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
6 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
7 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
8 Committee Reports – Electric Committee, Water Committee and Customer
Relations/Finance Committee
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9 Electric / Water Contract Panel Update – November 2015
Attachments: Report
10 Open and Closed Work Orders – October 2015
Attachments: Report
11 Water Highlights – October 2015
Attachments: Report
12 Monthly Power Supply Report – October 2015
Attachments: Report
13 SCPPA Monthly Agenda / Minutes – October 15, 2015
Attachments: SCPPA Agenda_Minutes_10-15-2015
14 SCPPA Miscellaneous Billings – November 2015
Attachments: SCPPA Resolution Tracking for RPUB Summary Details
15 City Council Agendas – December 1, 2015
Attachments: CC Agenda 12-01-15
16 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
17 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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