Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · December 11, 2017
Agenda
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, December 11, 2017 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, November 29, 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 TO THE OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
TEAM
That the Board of Public Utilities recognizes the following employees for their
excellent work on successfully implementing new enhancements to our Customer
information system to offer superior customer service experience.
• Janice Tucker - Business System Support Technician
• Kathlyn Meadors - Business System Support Technician
• Musa Rayyan - Sr. Business System Support Analyst
• Sara Jackson - Principal Business Analyst
• William Obeid - Business Systems Manager
(presentation by Girish Balachandran – 5 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
November 27, 2017.
Attachments: Draft 11-27-2017 Minutes
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Board Attendance
4 EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER KEVIN FOUST ABSENCE FROM THE REGULAR
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON NOVEMBER 13, 2017
The Board of Public Utilities excused Board Member Kevin Foust absence from the
Board of Public Utilities meeting of November 13, 2017 because of bereavement.
Attachments: Report
5 EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER ELIZABETH SANCHEZ-MONVILLE ABSENCE FROM
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON NOVEMBER
13, 2017
That the Board of Public Utilities excuse Board Member Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville
absence from the Board of Public Utilities meeting of November 13, 2017 because
of personal business.
Attachments: Report
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Other Items
6 APPROVE THE AGREEMENTS FOR ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT WITH RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
EASEMENTS OVER PARCELS FOR THE DURATION OF EIGHTEEN (18) MONTHS
LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF PANORAMA ROAD AND UNION
PACIFIC RAILROAD, FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PACHAPPA UNDERPASS
PROJECT FOR A TOTAL REVENUE OF $75,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Recommend that the City Council approve the Agreement for Acquisition of
Temporary Construction Easements (Agreement 1) for a duration of eighteen (18)
months over APNS 219-182-006, -007 and -016 located near the intersection of
Panorama Road and Union Pacific Railroad in the amount of $71,000;
2. Recommend that the City Council approve the Agreement for Acquisition of
Temporary Construction Easements (Agreement 2) for a duration of eighteen (18)
months over APNS 219-103-019 and 219-182-012 located near the intersection of
Panorama Road and Union Pacific Railroad in the amount of $4,000; and
3. Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designee,
to execute the Agreements, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to
sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
Attachments: Report
Agreement for APNS 219-182-006, -007, and -016
Agreement for APNS 219-103-019 and 219-182-012
Appraisal Map for APNS 219-182-006, -007, and -016
Appraisal Map for APNS 219-182-012 and 219-103-019
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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.
7 ONE STOP SHOP UPDATE
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this report and presentation on the
One Stop Shop performance update.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
8 RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES 2017 FINANCIAL REPORT
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file the Riverside Public Utilities 2017
Financial Report.
(presentation by Laura Nomura – 15 min)
Attachments: Report
2017 RPU Annual 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
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
11 RPU Drought and Conservation Efforts / Groundwater Level Update as of October
2017
Attachments: Report
12 Monthly Power Supply Report – October 2017
Attachments: Report
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13 Water Highlights – October 2017
Attachments: Report
14 City Council / Committee Agendas – November 28, 2017 and December 5, 2017
Attachments: CC Agenda 11-28-17
CC Agenda 12-05-17
15 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
16 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
17 SCPPA Monthly Agenda / Minutes – October 19, 2017
Attachments: Agenda/Minutes of Oct 19, 2017 meeting
18 RPU Financial Report through September 30, 2017
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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