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City of Riverside Public Utilities Administrative Office 3750 University Ave. 3 Fl. Board of Public Utilities Riverside, CA 92501 951-826-2135 Agenda - Revised Meeting Date: Monday, March 12, 2018 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, March 8, 2018 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522 Originally Published on February 28, 2018 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 - Revised March 12, 2018 PRESENTATIONS 1 INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARDMEMBERS; ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS; BOARD COMMITTEES That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Introduce two Board Members, newly appointed Jeanette Hernandez (Ward 6) and re-appointed Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville (Ward 3); and 2. Conduct elections for the Board offices of Chair and Vice-Chair. (presentation by Chair Dave Austin – 10 min) Attachments: Report Board Standing Rules 2 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD OF REBECCA CORTEZ, UTILITY MANAGEMENT ANALYST That the Board of Public Utilities recognize Rebecca Cortez, Utility Management Analyst, for her hard work and dedication to Riverside Public Utilities and the City of Riverside. (presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 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. 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. City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised March 12, 2018 Minutes 4 Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on February 26, 2018. Attachments: Draft Minutes 02-26-2018 Other Items 5 RESCHEDULE THE MARCH 26, 2018 BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD MEETING TO THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018 AT 6:30 PM That the Board of Public Utilities approve, by at least five votes, the rescheduling of the regular Board of Public Utilities meeting on March 26, 2018, to Thursday, March 29, 2018, at 6:30 pm. 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. 6 FORMATION OF AGRICULTURAL WATER RATES TASK FORCE That the Board of Public Utilities form an Agricultural Water Rates Task Force based on the City Council direction, and provide guidance to the Water Committee on the development of a work plan and participation rules for the Task Force. (presentation by Michael Plinski – 10 min) Attachments: REVISED Report Report REVISED Potential Ag Task Force List Potential Ag Task Force List City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised March 12, 2018 7 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FROM RFP NO. 1697 WITH WESTIN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, LLC, MILWAUKEE, WISCONSON, FOR ELECTRIC WORK AND ASSET MANAGEMENT OPTIMIZATION PROJECT PHASE 1, FOR A TERM OF 2 YEARS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,266,100 - WORK ORDER NO. 1820191 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600,000 That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Approve a Professional Services Agreement, Request for Proposal No. 1697, with Westin Technology Solutions, LLC in the amount of $1,266,100 for a term of two years; 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Westin Technology Solutions, LLC, including making minor, non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transactions; and 3. Approve Work Order No. 1820191 in the amount of $1,600,000 (presentation by George Hanson – 10 min) Attachments: Report Agreement Award Recommendation 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 10 2018 Q1 STATE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ON ISSUES POTENTIALLY IMPACTING CITY OF RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES OPERATIONS That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this legislative update covering state legislative issues. Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised March 12, 2018 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 11 Safety Update 12 Water Highlights – January 2018 Attachments: Report 13 Monthly Power Supply Report – January 2018 Attachments: Report 14 SCPPA Monthly Agenda / Minutes – January 18, 2018 Attachments: Report 15 Summary of RPU Urban Water Drought Production and Conservation Efforts / Groundwater Level Update as of January 2018 Attachments: Report 16 City Council / Committee Agendas – February 27, 2018 and March 6, 2018 Attachments: CC Agenda 02-27-18 CC Agenda 03-06-18 17 Upcoming Meetings Attachments: Report 18 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. City of Riverside Page 5