Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · September 10, 2018
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, September 10, 2018 6:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, August 29, 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:
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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.
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
2 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE / RIVERSIDE TRANSMISSION RELIABILITY PROJECT
UPDATE / SAN ONOFRE NUCLEAR GENERATING STATION UPDATE
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
August 27, 2018.
Attachments: Draft minutes 08-27-2018
Board Attendance
4 EXCUSE ABSENCE OF BOARD CHAIR JO LYNNE RUSSO-PEREYRA FROM THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR AUGUST 13,
2018
That the Board of Public Utilities excuse the absence of Board Chair Jo Lynne
Russo-Pereyra from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting of August 13,
2018, due to business.
Attachments: Report
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5 EXCUSE ABSENCE OF BOARD VICE CHAIR DAVE AUSTIN FROM THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES FOR AUGUST 13,
2018
That the Board of Public Utilities excuse the absence of Board Vice Chair Dave
Austin from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting of August 13, 2018, due to
illness.
Attachments: Report
Other Items
6 BID RPU-1804 PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
IHI INC. OF CHEYENNE, WYOMING, FOR THE TURBINE BLADE
REPLACEMENTS OUTLINED IN GENERAL ELECTRIC SERVICE BULLETIN 310
AT THE RIVERSIDE ENERGY RESOURCE CENTER - IN THE AMOUNT $281,255
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement, RPU Bid-1804, with IHI
Inc. for the turbine blade replacements under General Electric Service Bulletin 310
at the Riverside Energy Resource Center in the amount of $281,255; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional
Consultant Services Agreement with IHI Inc.
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Bid Award Recommendation
Presentation
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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 UPDATE ON ENERGY DELIVERY DIVISION’S OVERTIME HOURS AND
EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/18
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this update on Energy Delivery
Division’s overtime hours and expenditures for Fiscal Year 2017/18.
(presentation by George Hanson – 10 min)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
8 ADOPTION OF UPDATED 2018 RENEWABLE ENERGY PROCUREMENT POLICY
AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES ACT
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve and adopt the Updated 2018 Renewable Energy Procurement Policy
for Riverside Public Utilities; and
2. Delegate implementation of the Updated 2018 Renewable Energy Procurement
Policy to the City Manager or his designee.
(presentation by Scott Lesch – 20 min)
Attachments: Report
RPU Updated 2018 RPS Procurement Policy
Presentation
BOARD MEMBER 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
11 AGRICULTURAL WATER RATES TASK FORCE UPDATE
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GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
12 Water Highlights – July 2018
Attachments: Report
13 Monthly Power Supply Report – July 2018
Attachments: Report
14 RPU Water Drought and Conservation Efforts Update as of July 2018
Attachments: Report
15 City Council / Committee Agendas – August 22, 2018 Minutes of Joint Meeting City
Council / Board of Public Utilities, August 28, 2018, and September 4, 2018
Attachments: Joint CC BPU Minutes 08-22-2018
CC Agenda 08-28-18
CC Agenda 09-04-18
16 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
17 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
18 SCPPA Monthly Agenda & Minutes – July 19, 2018
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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