Board of Public Utilities

City of Riverside Public Utilities Administrative Office 3750 University Ave. 3 Fl. Board of Public Utilities Riverside, CA 92501 951-826-2135 Agenda Meeting Date: Monday, November 13, 2017 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, November 1, 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: City of Riverside Page 1 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 13, 2017 PRESENTATIONS 1 RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES’ 2017 “SPLASH INTO CASH - BOTTLED WATER LABEL ART CONTEST” WINNERS That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Recognize the following 2017 “Splash Into Cash – Bottled Water Label Art Contest” winners and their teachers: • High School senior Isabel Ayala from La Sierra High School; • High School senior Jaelen Chavez from Norte Vista High School; • 2017 High School Graduate Gabriela Sierravigas from La Sierra High School • High School senior Audrey Alexander from Woodcrest Christian High School; • La Sierra High School teacher Mr. Bill Miller; • Norte Vista High School teacher Ms. Carole Coffman; and, • Woodcrest Christian High School teacher Ms. Rhonda Thomale. 2. Award the winners with their prizes. (presentation by Girish Balachandran – 10 min) Attachments: Report Attachments City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 13, 2017 2 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD TO ENERGY DELIVERY FIELD FORCES THAT PROVIDED MUTUAL AID TO CITY OF COLTON PUBLIC UTILITIES AND IMPERIAL IRRIGATION DISTRICT That the Board of Public Utilities recognize the following employees for their excellent work assisting with repair of critical infrastructure at other utilities: From Electric Field for assisting Imperial Irrigation District: • Brian Bozarth, Electric Crew Supervisor • Darin Hefner, Electric Crew Supervisor • James Judnick, Powerline Technician • Dennis McDonnell, Powerline Technician • Dexter Cole, Powerline Technician • Matthew Richardson, Apprentice Powerline Technician From Electric Operations for assisting City of Colton: • Ken Coffey, Electric Substation Supervisor • Dave Angelo, Substation Electrician • Richard Melton, Substation Electrician • Tyler Trippany, Substation Electrician • Bobby Thompson, Apprentice Substation Electrician • Tom Fichtel, Apprentice Substation Electrician (presentation by Girish Balachandran – 5 min) Attachments: Report 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. City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 13, 2017 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 4 Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on October 23, 2017. Attachments: Draft 10-23-2017_Minutes Board Attendance 5 EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER ANDREW WALCKER ABSENCE FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON OCTOBER 23, 2017 That the Board of Public Utilities excuse Board Member Andrew Walcker absence from the Board of Public Utilities meeting of October 23, 2017 because of illness. Attachments: Report Other Items 6 APPROVAL OF WORK ORDER NO. 1719866 FOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LOBBY DOORS AT MISSION SQUARE LOCATED AT 3750 UNIVERSITY AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 That the Board of Public Utilities approve Work Order No. 1719866 in the amount of $100,000. Attachments: Report 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. City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 13, 2017 7 RIVERSIDE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP AGENCY’S UPDATE OF THEIR OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT IMPACT THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this report and presentation by the Riverside County Community Action Partnership regarding programs that impact the City of Riverside. (presentation by Kevin Milligan/Brenda Freeman – 10 min) Attachments: Report Presentation 8 TREE POWER PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 PURCHASE ORDER APPROVALS FOR PARKVIEW NURSERY, 4377 CHICAGO AVENUE; PARKVIEW NURSERY, 3841 JACKSON STREET; LOUIE’S NURSERY, 18550 VAN BUREN BOULEVARD AND MOON VALLEY NURSERIES, 9501 LINCOLN AVENUE IN A COLLECTIVE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $450,000 That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee, to issue purchase orders to Parkview Nursery, 4377 Chicago Avenue; Parkview Nursery, 3841 Jackson Street; Louie’s Nursery, 18550 Van Buren Boulevard and Moon Valley Nurseries, 9501 Lincoln Avenue and make changes to the purchase order amounts based on the variable product demand of each nursery in a collective amount not to exceed $450,000 for the Tree Power Program’s Free Shade Tree Coupon Campaign. (presentation by Kevin Milligan – 5 min) Attachments: Report Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 9 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF 10 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 13, 2017 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 11 Safety Update 12 RPU Drought and Conservation Efforts / Groundwater Level Update as of September 2017 Attachments: Report 13 Monthly Power Supply Report – September 2017 Attachments: Report 14 Water Highlights – September 2017 Attachments: Report 15 City Council / Committee Agendas – October 24, 2017 and November 7, 2017 Attachments: CC Agenda 10-24-17 CC Agenda 11-07-17 16 Upcoming Meetings Attachments: Report 17 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Report 18 SCPPA Monthly Agenda / Minutes – September 21, 2017 Attachments: Attachment 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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