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 Special Meeting Agenda Meeting Date: Thursday, March 29, 2018 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, March 23, 2018 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 March 29, 2018 PRESENTATIONS 1 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD TO THE RESPONSE TEAM THAT COMPLETED EMERGENCY RESTORATION AT RIVERSIDE ENERGY RESOURCE CENTER That the Board of Public Utilities recognize Utilities Substation Test Technicians Trace Spacone and Clifford Oduca for their work on emergency restoration completed at the Riverside Energy Resource Center. (presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 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 March 12, 2018. Attachments: Draft minutes of 03-12-2018 meeting City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 29, 2018 Board Attendance 4 EXCUSE BOARD CHAIR DAVE AUSTIN’S ABSENCE FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON FEBRUARY 26, 2018 That the Board of Public Utilities excuse Board Chair Dave Austin’s absence from the Board of Public Utilities meeting of February 26, 2018 because of business. Attachments: Report 5 EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER KEVIN FOUST’S ABSENCE FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON FEBRUARY 26, 2018 That the Board of Public Utilities excuse Board Member Kevin Foust’s absence from the Board of Public Utilities meeting of February 26, 2018 because of business. Attachments: Report Electric Items 6 PLAZA SUBSTATION 4kV TO 12kV CONVERSION OF CIRCUIT 443 (PHASE 1) – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1808451 FOR $415,000 That the Board of Public Utilities approve Work Order No. 1808451 for the Plaza Substation 4kV to 12kV conversion of Circuit 443 (Phase 1) in the amount of $415,000. Attachments: Report Water Items 7 CONSTRUCTION OF THE LA SIERRA AVENUE 12-INCH WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPELINE REPAIR PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1806560 FOR $133,000 That the Board of Public Utilities approve a capital expenditure of $133,000 for Work Order No. 1806560 which includes all design, construction, paving, contract administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the La Sierra Avenue 12-inch Water Distribution Pipeline Repair Project. Attachments: Report Presentation City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 29, 2018 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 RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD COMMITTEE AND OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENTS That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Receive assignments for 2018/19 standing committees of the Board of Public Utilities made by the Board Chair; and 2. Recommend that the City Council appoint representatives to outside organizations as outlined in the report. (presentation by Michael Plinski – 10 min) Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 29, 2018 9 FORMATION OF AGRICULTURAL WATER RATES TASK FORCE That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Appoint the Agricultural Water Rates Task Force and nominate and appoint a Chair and Vice-Chair; 2. Approve the Agricultural Water Rates Task Force guidelines and participation rules; 3. Approve the Agricultural Water Rates Task Force work plan; and 4. Approve the Agricultural Water Rates Task Force schedule and purpose of meetings. (presentation by Michael Plinski – 15 min) Attachments: Report Potential Ag Water Rates Tas Force Members Draft Tentative Meeting Schedule and Topics Draft Guidelines and Participation Rules Draft Work Plan Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 10 SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF 11 ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 12 Monthly Legislative Summary Attachments: Report Legislation Report Legislative Positions 13 RPU Financial Results – January 30, 2018 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 29, 2018 14 Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders – Summary Report for February 2018 Attachments: Report 15 City Council / Committee Agendas – March 13, 2018 and March 20, 2018 Attachments: CC Agenda 03-13-18 CC Agenda 03-20-18 16 Upcoming Meetings Attachments: Report 17 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Report 18 Electric / Water / Consultant Contract Panel Update as of March 1, 2018 Attachments: ED Contractors Panel Water (Civil) Contractor Panel Water (Paving) Contractor Panel Elec Consultant Panel 19 Contracts between $25,000 and $50,000 Update - PU Department Approves 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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