Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · October 24, 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, October 24, 2016 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, October 12, 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 PRESENTATION TO HONOR RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES 2016 BOTTLED
WATER LABEL ART CONTEST WINNERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND
TEACHERS
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize the 2016 “Splash Into Cash – Bottled
Water Label Art Contest” winners and their teachers:
1. High School senior Sofia Goebel from John W. North High School;
2. Class of 2016 graduate Kristin Counts from La Sierra High School;
3. John W. North High School teacher Ms. Vonn Rosser; and,
4. La Sierra High School teacher Mr. Bill Miller.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Attachments
MINUTES
2 Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on
September 26, 2016.
Attachments: draft 09-26-2016_Minutes
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
3 Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to
invite your comments regarding Consent Calendar items and 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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Electric Items
4 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE STREETLIGHT POLE ATTACHMENT AND
ELECTRICAL POWER AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS
COMPANY TO ADD SEVEN ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS FOR AN ESTIMATED 17
YEAR INCOME OF $8,215
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the First Amendment to the Streetlight Pole Attachment and
Electrical Power Agreement between Southern California Gas Company and the
City of Riverside; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the necessary
documents.
Attachments: Report
First Amendment to the Streetlight Pole Attachment Agreement between the City and SoCalGas
Original Streetlight Pole Attachment Agreement between the City and SoCalGas 12 16 2013
5 AWARD OF BID 1239-1619571 TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT OF CORONA,
CALIFORNIA, FOR STREET AND LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT PLAZA
SUBSTATION FOR $353,467, AND APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO.
1619571 FOR $460,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award Bid No. 1239-1619571 to All American Asphalt of Corona, California,
for street and landscape improvements at Plaza substation for $353,467; and
2. Approve Work Order No. 1619571 for $460,000.
Attachments: Report
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6 AWARD OF BID NO. 1607467-17RPU TO ASPLUNDH CONSTRUCTION
CORPORATION, ANAHEIM, CA FOR REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL
SWITCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,795 AND APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER
NO. 1607467 FOR $230,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve Work Order No. 1607467 in the amount of $230,000; and
2. Award Bid No. 1607467-17RPU for the replacement of an electrical switch on
Magnolia Avenue and Harrison Street, to the lowest responsive bidder, Asplundh
Construction Corp., Anaheim, California, in the amount of $68,795.
Attachments: Report
Other Items
7 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
FOR ELECTRIC COST OF SERVICE AND RATE DESIGN PROJECT -
ASSIGNING THE AGREEMENT TO NEWGEN STRATEGIES & SOLUTIONS,
LLC, EXTENDING THE TERM TO APRIL 30, 2018, AND INCREASING THE
CONTRACT BY $85,820 FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $231,970
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the Assignment Agreement between City of Riverside, Leidos
Engineering, LLC., of Denver, Colorado to NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC,
of Lakewood, Colorado, approving the assignment of the Professional Services
Agreement for the Electric Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design Project to
NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC; and
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for
the Electric Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design Project to extend the term of
the Agreement to April 30, 2018, and increase the Agreement by $85,820 to a
revised contract amount of $231,970.
Attachments: Report
Assignment agreement
Second amendment
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8 SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC FOR WATER COST OF
SERVICE AND RATE DESIGN PROJECT - EXTENDING THE TERM TO APRIL
30, 2018 AND INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $75,110, FOR A
TOTAL OF $224,945
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the Second Amendment to the
Professional Service Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., of Riverside,
California, for the Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design Project, extend
the term of the Agreement to April 30, 2018, and increase the Agreement by
$75,110 to a revised contract amount of $224,945.
Attachments: Report
Carollo Second Amendment AATF
9 APPROVE THE SENATE BILL 1368 COMPLIANCE FILING TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
INTERMOUNTAIN POWER REPOWERING PROJECT
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the attached Senate Bill 1368 Compliance Filing package to the
California Energy Commission for potential participation in the Repowering of
Intermountain Power Project; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee, to execute any documents
necessary to complete and submit the Compliance Filing.
Attachments: Report
Attachments
Presentation
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10 APPROVAL OF SIXTH AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT WELLS FARGO
BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION– MISSION SQUARE OFFICE BUILDING, 3750
UNIVERSITY AVENUE, SUITE 150 – FIVE YEAR TERM FOR $1,310,000 IN
REVENUE
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Sixth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Sixth Lease
Amendment, including making minor, non-substantive changes, and to sign all
documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
Attachments: Report
6th Amendment
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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.
11 ACCEPT AN IN-KIND DONATION FROM THE TORO COMPANY NOT TO
EXCEED $50,000 AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE AUDUBON
INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM FOR $2,500 TO
BE UTILIZED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE DEMONSTRATION GARDEN AT
STREETER PARK (JANET GOESKE CENTER) TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED
$52,500
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Accept the donation of high-efficiency irrigation materials from the Toro
Company in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for use in constructing the
demonstration garden at Streeter Park (Janet Goeske Center);
2. Accept a grant in the amount $2,500 from Audubon International Sustainable
Communities Program for the demonstration garden at Streeter Park (Janet
Goeske Center); and
3. Authorize an increase in estimated revenues in the amount of $2,500 and
appropriate expenditures in the same amount to a project account as assigned by
the Finance Department.
(presentation by Mike Bacich – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Attachment
Presentation
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12 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AUTHORIZING INITIATION OF
EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE ELECTRICAL FACILITIES
AND REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
WITHIN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE ANNEXATION AREAS 95 AND 99 AND
APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO. 170409 FOR $444,000.
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Recommend that the City Council consider adoption of a Resolution of
Necessity authorizing the initiation of eminent domain proceedings to acquire
electrical facilities and real property interests from Southern California Edison
within the City of Riverside Annexation Areas 95 and 99;
2. Recommend that the City Council find that the transfer of ownership is
exempt from CEQA; and
3. Approve Work Order No. 170409 in the amount of $444,000 for deposit into
the State Condemnation Fund for the eminent domain process.
(presentation by George Hanson - 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Resoluion of Necessity (annex 95 99)
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 Aliso Canyon Update
16 Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders – Summary Report for
September 2016
Attachments: Report
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17 Electric / Water Contract Panel Update – September 2016
Attachments: Elec Consultant Panel
ED Contractors Panel
Water Civil
Water Paving
18 SCPPA Miscellaneous Billings – September 2016
Attachments: SCPPA misc
19 SCPPA Monthly Agenda I Minutes- August 18, 2016
Attachments: Report
20 City Council / Committee Agendas – September 27, 2016, October 4, 2016,
October 11, 2016, and October 18, 2016
Attachments: CC Agenda 09-27-16
CC Agenda 10-04-16
CC Agenda 10-11-16
CC Agenda 10-18-16
21 Water Highlights – August 2016
Attachments: Report
22 Preliminary Year-End Financial Report – June 30, 2016
Attachments: Report
23 Monthly Power Supply Report – August 2016
Attachments: Report
24 Quarterly Board of Public Utilities Attendance Report – July, August, and
September 2016
Attachments: Report
25 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
26 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
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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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