Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · May 22, 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 - Final
Meeting Date: Monday, May 22, 2017 4:00 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, May 10, 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
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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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4:00 P.M.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
1 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.
WORKSHOP
2 STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PLAN UPDATE AND WORKSHOP
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file presentation providing an update
on the Strategic Technology Plan.
(presentation by Girish, Lea Deesing, & Mujib Lodhi – 1 1/2 hours)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
6:30 P.M.
PRESENTATIONS
3 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD TO THE PROJECT TEAM FOR THE
OPERATIONAL DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize CJ Smith, Project Manager, Wes
Wisniewski, Senior GIS Analyst for their excellent work and Jennifer Tavaglione,
Sr. Project Manager for her leadership in planning, designing, developing and
implementing one of the key systems identified in our technology strategic plan,
Operational Data Management System (ODMS). This system serves as the
foundation for our advanced analytics program providing unified operational,
management, and performance information dashboard (operational/executive)
across RPU business units to make informed day-to-day operational as well as
strategic decisions.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
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CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
4 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
5 Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on
April 24, 2017.
Attachments: draft 04-24-2017 Minutes
Board Attendance
6 EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER DAVID CROHN’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 David Crohn’s absence
from the Board of Public Utilities meeting of April 10, 2017 because of a religious
observance.
Attachments: Report
7 EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER JENNIFER O’FARRELL’S ABSENCE FROM THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON APRIL 24,
2017
That the Board of Public Utilities excuse Board Member Jennifer O’Farrell’s
absence from the Board of Public Utilities meeting of April 24, 2017 because of
business.
Attachments: Report
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Water Items
8 CONSTRUCTION OF THE EMERGENCY PAVEMENT REPAIRS FOR THE
12-INCH WATER PIPELINE BREAK AT THE INTERSECTION OF LYON
AVENUE AND VICTORIA AVENUE IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF
RIVERSIDE COUNTY – RESOLUTION DECLARING THE REPAIR AN URGENT
NECESSITY FOR PRESERVATION OF LIFE, HEALTH, AND PROPERTY -
PURCHASE ORDER 173999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,697.50, TO ALL
AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS - WORK ORDER
NO. 1724223 FOR $116,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Recommend that the City Council:
a. Adopt, by at least five affirmative votes, the attached Resolution
declaring the Emergency Pavement Repairs for the Water Pipeline Break at the
intersection of Lyon Avenue and Victoria Avenue, in the unincorporated area of
Riverside County, are of an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health,
and property, and waiving the formal public bidding requirements in accordance
with section 1109 of the City Charter;
b. Approve Purchase Order 173999, in the amount of $70,697.50, to All
American Asphalt for the construction repairs; and
2. Approve the expenditure of $116,000, which includes all design, construction
(All American Asphalt for $70,697.50), construction management and inspection
costs for the Emergency Pavement Repairs for the Water Pipeline Break at the
intersection of Lyon Avenue and Victoria Avenue, in the unincorporated area of
Riverside County.
Attachments: Report
Project Photos
Resolution
Emergency Purchase Order No. 173999
Presentation
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9 DEMOLITION OF THE ABANDONED MARY EVANS BOOSTER STATION –
AWARD OF BID NO. RPU-7476 TO BHL INDUSTRIES, INC. OF LYNWOOD,
CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,125 – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO.
1702588 FOR $112,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award a contract for the Demolition of the Abandoned Mary Evans Booster
Station – Bid No. RPU-7476 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, BHL
Industries, Inc. of Lynwood, California, in the amount of $63,125; and
2. Approve the capital expenditure of $112,000 for Work Order No. 1702588,
which includes all design, construction, contract administration, inspection, and
construction contingency costs for the Demolition of the Abandoned Mary Evans
Booster Station.
Attachments: Report
Presentation
Bid Recommendation
10 CONSTRUCTION OF THE GLENWOOD DRIVE WATER MAIN RELOCATION
PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1718758 FOR $117,000 – 300 FEET OF
PIPELINE BY CITY FORCES
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the expenditure of $117,000 for Work
Order No. 1718758, which includes all design, construction, paving and
construction contingency costs for the Glenwood Drive Water Main Relocation
Project.
Attachments: Report
Presentation
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11 WaterSMART GRANT FROM THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION APPLICATION -
IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,332 FOR A WATER METER EFFICIENCY PROJECT,
AND AUTHORIZE $74,333 IN FUNDING TO MATCH THE GRANT
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the WaterSMART Grant Application; and
2. Recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing
funding of $74,333 to match a grant opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation.
Attachments: Report
Water Loss Analytics Grant Application
Resolution
Presentation
Other Items
12 SAS MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT TO LICENSE THE SAS OFFICE
ANALYTICS SOFTWARE PACKAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,320 FOR ONE
YEAR
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the Master Software License Agreement and Supplement Agreement
with SAS Institute Inc. to license an Enterprise server version of a bundled SAS
Office Analytics software platform on behalf of Riverside Public Utilities for an initial
amount of $98,320 which includes the primary software licensing costs ($65,870),
supplemental software installation and training support ($11,950), and anticipated
Innovation and Technology Department hardware costs ($20,500); and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Master Software
License Agreement and Supplement Agreement with SAS Institute Inc.
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Presentation
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Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Final May 22, 2017
13 CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TASK ORDER WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY
ORACLE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Task Order for the Customer Engagement Program through
June 30, 2018, between Riverside Public Utilities and Southern California Public
Power Authority in the amount of $250,000 for services offered by Oracle Inc.
through a Master Professional Services Agreement with Southern California Public
Power Authority; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign the Task Order for the
Customer Engagement Program through June 30, 2018, between Riverside Public
Utilities and Southern California Public Power Authority in the amount of $250,000
for services offered by Oracle Inc. through a Master Professional Services
Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority; and
3. Authorize City Manager, or his designee, to make any minor non-substantive
changes to the Customer Engagement Program Task Order without exceeding the
previously approved program budget.
Attachments: Report
Task Order No. RPU-01
SCPPA-Oracle Amendment 2017
SCPPA Customer Engagement Proposal_Opower
Presentation
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14 ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION POWER SOURCE
DISCLOSURE REPORT, ANNUAL POWER CONTENT LABEL, AND
ATTESTATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the Annual Power Source Disclosure Report for calendar year 2016;
2. Attest as to the accuracy of the Annual Power Source Disclosure Report;
3. Approve the Annual Power Content Label for calendar year 2016; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and submit the
attestation.
Attachments: Report
2016 Power Source Disclosure forms
2016 Power Content Label
Report
15 APPROVE EXPENDITURES FOR THE SUPERION, LLC. FINANCIAL AND
HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROJECT FOR ELECTRIC’S
AND WATER’S SHARE ALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,017.08 AND
$34,339.02, RESPECTIVELY, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $137,356.10.
That the Board of Public Utilities approve expenditures for the financial and human
resources software upgrade and consulting services for an enterprise resource
planning project, of which Electric’s and Water’s share allocation is $103,017.08
and $34,339.02, respectively, for a total of $137,356.10.
Attachments: Report
16 RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD POLICY GUIDE – CONTINUED FROM
FEBRUARY 27, 2017
That the Board of Public Utilities adopt revisions to the Board Policy Guide to
incorporate previously approved and adopted policies.
Attachments: Report
BOARD-POLICIES_redlined
BOARD-POLICIES_clean version
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17 RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD COMMITTEE AND OUTSIDE
ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENTS
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Receive assignments for 2017/18 standing committees of the Board of Public
Utilities; and
2. Recommend that the City Council appoint representatives to outside
organizations as outlined in the report.
Attachments: Report
18 RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
LOAN PROGRAM FOR $200,000 ANNUALLY
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Riverside Public Utilities Education Loan Program;
2. Approve the Educational Loan Agreement;
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Educational Loan
Agreement with employee participants of the Riverside Public Utilities Workforce
Development Education Loan Program, in a cumulative amount not to exceed
$200,000 annually; and
4. Approve the expenditure, not to exceed $200,000 annually in tuition payments.
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.
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19 DARK FIBER LEASING PROGRAM INCLUDING ESTABLISHING UNIFORM
LEASE RATES FOR THE USE OF THE DARK FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE,
PHYSICAL AND CYBER SECURITY POLICIES, A MASTER FIBER LEASE
LICENSE AGREEMENT, A NEW COST CENTER WITHIN THE ELECTRIC FUND
FOR RELATED EXPENSES AND REVENUE - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION OF $1,800,000 FOR THE DARK FIBER PROGRAM
CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND TRANSFER OF
$1,800,000 FROM UNDESIGNATED RESERVES TO A FIBER DESIGNATED
RESERVE TO FUND LEASED FIBER ACTIVITIES
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Dark Fiber Leasing Program;
2. Establish uniform lease pricing for the Dark Fiber Leasing Program;
3. Approve the Technology Physical Security Policy;
4. Approve the Master Fiber Lease License Agreement;
5. Establish a new Dark Fiber Cost Center expense and revenue accounts within
the Electric Fund, as determined by the Finance Department, to segregate fiber
leasing costs and revenue from other electric fund operating expenses and
revenues;
6. Establish a Dark Fiber designated reserve account within the Electric Fund, as
determined by the Finance Department, and authorize the transfer of $1,800,000
for prior years’ revenue from dark fiber leasing activities to the designated reserve;
7. Authorize a supplemental appropriation for fiscal year 2017/18 budget in the
amount of $1,800,000 with $1,200,000 for capital expenditures and $600,000 for
operating costs, to account numbers as determined by the Finance Department for
future fiber expansion projects;
8. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute Fiber Use License
Agreements under the terms set forth in this staff report;
9. Direct staff to return every 3 years to update the fiber planned routes, and lease
pricing; and
10. Direct staff to return every 12 months with a status update on implementation
progress of the Dark Fiber Leasing Program.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan - 10 min)
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Attachments: Report
Presentation
Master Fiber Agreement
RPU Physical Security Policy
20 CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLORADO AVENUE AND TOYON ROAD WATER
DISTRIBUTION MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT - 9,160 FEET OF WATER
DISTRIBUTION PIPELINE – AWARD OF BID NO. RPU-7475 TO MAMCO, INC.
DBA ALABBASI OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,077,777 –
APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1513392 FOR $2,978,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award a contract for the construction of the Colorado Avenue and Toyon
Road Water Distribution Main Replacement Project – Bid No. RPU-7475 to the
lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Mamco, Inc. dba Alabbasi of Perris,
California, in the amount of $2,077,777; and
2. Approve the capital expenditure of $2,978,000 for Work Order No. 1513392,
which includes all design, construction, paving, contract administration, inspection
and construction contingency costs for the Colorado Avenue and Toyon Road
Water Distribution Main Replacement Project.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 5 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
Bid Recommendation
21 RECYCLED WATER PROGRAM UPDATE
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file an update on the City of Riverside
Public Utilities Recycled Water Program.
(presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Figure 1 - Jackson Street Phases I II and Arlington Recycled Water Project
Figure 2 - Regional Recycled Water Project
Presentation
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BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
22 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY
BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF
23 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CONSIDERATION AS
REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
24 Water Highlights – March 2017
Attachments: Report
25 Monthly Power Supply Report – March 2017
Attachments: Report
26 Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders - Summary Report for
April 2017
Attachments: Report
27 RPU Drought and Conservation Efforts / Groundwater Level Update as of March
2017
Attachments: Report
28 Electric / Water / Consultant Contract Panel Update as of May 1, 2017
Attachments: Contractor Panel_ED
Contractor Panel _Water Civil
Contractor Panel _Water Paving
Contractor Panel_Elec Consultant Panel
29 SCPPA Monthly Agenda I Minutes – March 16, 2017
Attachments: Report
30 SCPPA Resolution Tracking - March 2017
Attachments: Report
31 Financial Statements - March 2017
Attachments: Report
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32 City Council / Committee Agendas – April 25, 2017, May 2, 2017, May 9, 2017,
and May 16, 2017
Attachments: CC Agenda 04-25-17
CC Agenda 05-02-17
CC Agenda 05-09-17
CC Agenda 05-16-17
33 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
34 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
35 One Stop Shop Opening Update
36 Northside Visioning and Specific Plan Update
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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