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Board of Public Utilities

Regular Meeting

Riverside, CA · October 24, 2016

Agenda

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: City of Riverside Page 1 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2016 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. City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2016 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 City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2016 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 City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2016 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 City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2016 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 City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2016 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 City of Riverside Page 7 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2016 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 City of Riverside Page 8 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2016 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 City of Riverside Page 9 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2016 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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