Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · April 24, 2017
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, April 24, 2017 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 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 AWARD OF LORI GJELHAUG, ADMINISTRATIVE
ANALYST
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize Loreelei “Lori” Gjelhaug, for her hard
work and dedication to Riverside Public Utilities and the City of Riverside.
(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 Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on
April 10, 2017.
Attachments: draft 04-10-2017 minutes
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Board Attendance
4 EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER ANDREW WALCKER’S ABSENCE FROM THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON APRIL 10,
2017
That the Board of Public Utilities excuse Board Member Andrew Walcker’s
absence from the Board of Public Utilities meeting of April 10, 2017 because of
vacation.
Attachments: Report
Electric Items
5 RIVERSIDE SUBSTATION TO HUNTER SUBSTATION FIBER OPTIC CABLE
NETWORK- WORK ORDER NO. 1423750 IN THE AMOUNT OF $465,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve Work Order No. 1423750 in the amount
of $465,000.
Attachments: Report
Water Items
6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARSONS BRINKERHOFF,
INC. CONSULTANTS OF SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIA FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR THE JACKSON STREET PHASE 1 AND 2 RECYCLED WATER
SITES RETROFIT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $434,370 - REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS NO. DSM0001 – WORK ORDER NO. 1722078
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Professional
Consultant Services Agreement with Parsons Brinkerhoff, Inc., as well as any
future amendments, in the amount of $434,370 for project management,
engineering design and construction management services for the Jackson Street
Phase 1 and 2 Recycled Water Sites Retrofit Project; and
2. Approve the capital expenditure of $434,730 for Work Order No. 1722078 for
the project.
Attachments: Report
Agreement
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7 PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A WATER SYSTEM HYDRAULIC MODEL FROM REQUEST
FOR PROPOSAL NO. DSM0002 – IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,810
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1 Approve the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants of Irvine, California, for the Development of a Water
System Hydraulic Model for Riverside Public Utilities in the amount of $200,810;
and
2 Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the Professional
Consultant Services Agreement with Kennedy/Jenks Consultants of Irvine,
California.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Presentation
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.
8 STATE OF CALIFORNIA WATER DROUGHT UPDATE
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file the State of California Water
Drought Update.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Summary of RPU Total Urban Water Production Percent Savings Figure
Executive Order B-37-16
Presentation
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9 2017 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR LONG-TERM WHEELING AND
SURPLUS WATER SALES WITH WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2037 FOR PRODUCTION, TREATMENT AND
CONVERYANCE OF WESTERN WATER AND THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027 FOR
RIVERSIDE WATER
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Cooperative Agreement for long-term Wheeling and Surplus
Water sales with Western Municipal Water District of Riverside County; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Policy Principles for Water Portfolio Management
2017 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR LONG-TERM WHEELING AND SURPLUS WATER SALES
Presentation
10 WATER CONSERVATION SURCHARGE UPDATE
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this report.
(presentation by Mike Bacich – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Funding for Turf Removal
SAWPA Funding
Goeske RFP
Presentation
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11 EXCEPT THE MAGNOLIA AVENUE FIBER OPTIC CABLE NETWORK PROJECT
FROM THE FORMAL PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS OF CITY CHARTER
SECTION 1109 AND DIRECTLY AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO
ASPLUNDH CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,708,489, AUTHORIZE A CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF
15% OR $256,000, AND APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1719921 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,189,489
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Recommend that City Council:
a. By at least five affirmative votes, except the Magnolia Avenue Fiber Optic
Cable Network Project (Project) from the formal procurement requirements
required by City Charter section 1109 and directly award a construction contract to
Asplundh Construction Corporation in the amount of $1,708,489;
b. Authorize change order authority for additional work in an amount not to
exceed 15% of the contract amount, which is $256,000; and
2. Approve Work Order No. 1719921 in the amount of $2,189,489 for the
Magnolia Avenue Fiber Optic Cable Network Project.
(presentation by George Hanson – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
Agreement for Construction
Proposal
Bid Cost Analysis
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
12 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
13 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
14 Safety Update - Utilities and Fire Department Trench Rescue Training
Attachments: Report
Presentation
15 Aliso Canyon Update
16 Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders – Summary Report for
March 2017
Attachments: Report
17 Electric / Water / Consultant Contract Panel Update as of April 2017
Attachments: Electric Consultant Panel
ED Contractors Panel
Water Civil Contractors' Panel
Water Paving Contractors' Panel
18 SCPPA Resolution Billings – February 2017
Attachments: Report
19 Financial Statements – February 2017
Attachments: Report
20 City Council / Committee Agendas – April 11, 2017, and April 18, 2017
Attachments: CC Agenda 04-11-17_Revised
CC Agenda 04-18-17
21 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
22 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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