Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · July 11, 2016
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administrative Office
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.
Riverside, CA 92501
Board of Public Utilities 951-826-2135
Agenda
Meeting Date: Monday, July 11, 2016 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Friday, June 24, 2016 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 FOR THE EMPLOYEES DEVELOPING
THE NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH PROGRAM AND ACTIVITIES
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize the following employees for their
dedication and contributions to safety within the organization:
• John Baker
• Mark Cloud
• Sam Davis
• Paul Delgado
• Christina Guzman
• Marc Smith
• Marsha Williams
(presentation by Girish Balachandran – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
2 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.
PUBLIC HEARING
3 PUBLIC HEARING–2016 PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM REPORT ON PUBLIC
HEALTH GOALS (CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 116470
(c))
That the Board of Public Utilities conduct a public hearing for review of the public
water system report on Public Health Goals, accept, and respond to any
comments on the report.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 min plus public input)
Attachments: Report
Public Hearing Notice
Public Health Goal Report
Presentation
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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.
Other Items
4 ACCEPTANCE OF SANTA ANA WATERSHED PROJECT AUTHORITY
PROPOSITION 84 GRANT FUNDING THROUGH WESTERN MUNICIPAL
WATER DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000 FOR CONSERVATION
REBATE PROGRAMS – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to accept reimbursement for funds
up to $300,000 deposited to the Water Conservation Fund (521) Un-Programmed
Funds Account No. 6220200-453001 from Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority
through Western Municipal Water District and to execute any documents required
for the acceptance of such funds;
2. Approve a supplemental appropriation up to $300,000 for the Un-Programmed
Water Conservation Funds Account No. 6220200-453001 and reimbursement to
Other Agencies-WMWD Account No. 0000521-345456 in the Water Conservation
Fund from Western Municipal Water District through the Santa Ana Watershed
Project Authority; and
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Public Utilities
General Manager to allocate the grant funding to specific water conservation
programs as required by program participation levels.
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.
5 ELECTRIC ASSET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROJECT, AMENDMENT TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH WESTIN ENGINEERING, INC.
OF RANCHO CORDOVA, CA WITH NO CHANGE IN TERM OR
COMPENSATION; APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO. 1623473 FOR $493,000
FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES ONLY
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with
Westin Engineering, Inc. to reflect a change in scope to conduct business process
assessment, gap analysis and related work for development of an electric asset
management system and no increase in compensation or term; and
2. Approve Work Order No. 1623473 in the amount of $493,000 to fund the
electric utility expenditure.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Presentation
6 PLANNED ROUTINE ELECTRIC AND WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS OVER
$500,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2016/17 FOR $19,150,000
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
$19,150,000 in fiscal year 2016/17.
(presentation by Pat Hohl and Todd Jorgenson – 20 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
7 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
8 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
9 Organizational Safety Highlights – May 2016
Attachments: Safety Update - May 2016
10 Financial Update – April 30, 2016
Attachments: Report
11 City Council Agendas – June 28, 2016
Attachments: CC Agenda 06-28-16
12 Electric / Water Contract Panel Update – June 2016
Attachments: Report
13 Water Highlights – May 2016
Attachments: Report
14 Monthly Power Supply Report – May 2016
Attachments: Report
15 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
16 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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