Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · November 28, 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, November 28, 2016 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, November 16, 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:
OATH OF OFFICE
1a City Clerk to administer Oath of Office to newly appointed Board Member to the
Board of Public Utilities
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PRESENTATIONS
1 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD OF MARJORIE MITCHELL, UTILITY
CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR AND ELIZABETH PIA, UTILITY
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE II
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize Marjorie Mitchell, Utility Customer
Communication Coordinator, and Elizabeth Pia, Utility Customer Service
Representative II, for their hard work and dedication to Riverside Public Utilities.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
2 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.
Minutes
3 Deferred to December 12, 2016 Board meeting -- Approval of the minutes from
the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on November 14, 2016
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Electric Items
4 TRANSMISSION LINE POLE REPLACEMENTS AND APPROVAL OF SIX WORK
ORDERS FOR A TOTAL OF $412,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve Work Order No. 1019026 in the amount
of $64,000; Work Order No. 1114171 in the amount of $63,000; Work Order No.
1114173 in the amount of $56,000; Work Order No. 1114174 in the amount of
$81,000; Work Order No. 1019025 in the amount of $95,000; and Work Order No.
1710269 in the amount of $53,000 for a total of $412,000.
Attachments: Report
Water Items
5 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SALINITY MANAGEMENT IN THE
SAN BERNARDINO BASIN AREA WITH EAST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT AND
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend City Council approve the
Memorandum of Understanding for Salinity Management in the San Bernardino
Basin Area.
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Presentation
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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.
6 CREATION AND FUNDING OF CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR
ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROCURED THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY FOR $250,000
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the creation of an ongoing Customer Engagement Program for
energy efficiency;
2. Approve funding in the amount up to $250,000 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 for
the Customer Engagement Program for energy efficiency;
3. Authorize City Manager, or his designee, to procure services through
Southern California Public Power Authority for the Customer Engagement
Program for energy efficiency; and
4. Authorize City Manager, or his designee, to make any minor non-substantive
changes to the Customer Engagement Program for energy efficiency.
(presentation by Mike Bacich – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
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7 OPERATIONAL DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (ODMS) PROJECT UPDATE
AND SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL VENDOR SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH OPEN SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF $61,750 FOR SOFTWARE AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Receive an update on the Operational Data Management System Project;
and
2. Approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Vendor
Agreement with Open Systems International, Inc. in the amount of $61,750.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
2nd Amendment
Presentation
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
8 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
9 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
10 Aliso Canyon Update
11 Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders – Summary Report for
October 2016
Attachments: Report
12 Electric / Water / Consultant Contract Panel Update as of November 2016
Attachments: Electric Contractors Panel Report
Electric Consultant Panel Report
Water Civil Panel Report
Water Paving Panel Report
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13 SCPPA Miscellaneous Billings – September 2016
Attachments: Report
14 City Council / Committee Agendas – November 15, 2016
Attachments: CC Agenda 11-15-16
15 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
16 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
17 SCPPA Monthly Agenda I Minutes – September 15, 2016
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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