Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · February 15, 2018
Minutes
Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Board of Public Utilities
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, February 15, 2018 1:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Galvin called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
Present 6 - Chair Daniel Galvin III, Board Member William Arnone Jr., Board
Member Richard Dowd, Board Member Mary Watts, Board Member
Christopher Grabill, and Board Member Lisa Badenfort
2. STATEMENTS OF ABSENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS
No statements of abstention were made.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. MINUTES APPROVAL
4.1 January 18, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: January 18, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Approved as submitted.
5. STAFF BRIEFINGS
5.1 FIRE RECOVERY ACTIVITIES
Staff will provide an update on the recovery efforts affecting operations,
storm water pollution prevention and watershed protection, ongoing
damage assessments, and financial implications.
Attachments: Presentation (added 2/14/2018)
Presenter(s): Joe Schiavone, Deputy Director Local Operations;
Kimberly Zunino, Deputy Director Utilities Administration; Rita Miller,
Deputy Director Environmental Services; and Jennifer Burke,
Deputy Director Water and Engineering Resources.
Duane Dewitt, spoke about Journey's End and access to city water
and suggested an infrastructure finance district be established.
Deborah Tavares, spoke about stopthecrime.net, heavy metals in
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the soils in Fountaingrove, and expressed concern about the water
contamination.
5.2 QUARTERLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS
UPDATE: OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
Staff will provide an update on Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
projects for CIP Team 2. The briefing will summarize expenditures and
major project updates from October to December 2017. CIP projects
provide the infrastructure that is critical to the economic vitality and
quality of life in Santa Rosa.
Attachments: Presentation
Presenter: Andrew Allen, Supervising Engineer
Deborah Tavares, spoke regarding the Farmers Lane well project,
the Montgomery Dr project, and the website Primarywater.org.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
6.1 MOTION - GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F001622 AWARD -
FOR WATER DEPARTMENT JANITORIAL SERVICES WITH JAMES
FURULI INVESTMENT CO. INC., DBA ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and Water
Departments that the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, approve a
three-year General Services Agreement, F001622, for janitorial services
with two one-year extension options for Water Department facilities with
James Furuli Investment Co. Inc., DBA Environmental Dynamics,
Petaluma, CA, in the amount of $332,192.08, with a $10,000
contingency for miscellaneous services, for a total not to exceed amount
of $342,192.08.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
A motion was made by Board Member Dowd, seconded by Board Member
Watts, to approve Consent Item 6.1 as submitted for a three-year General
Services Agreement, F001622, for janitorial services with two one-year
extension options for Water Department facilities with James Furuli
Investment Co. Inc., DBA Environmental Dynamics, Petaluma, CA, in the
amount of $332,192.08, with a $10,000 contingency for miscellaneous
services, for a total not to exceed amount of $342,192.08. The motion
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carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Galvin III, Board Member Arnone Jr., Board Member Dowd,
Board Member Watts, Board Member Grabill and Board Member
Badenfort
6.2 MOTION - GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F001569 -
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and Water
Departments, that the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, approve
General Service Agreement F001569 for a 2-year term with three
one-year renewal options for the as-needed acquisition of
programmable logic controllers and their components for a total amount
not to exceed $211,818.76. Funds required for the first year of this
expense have been appropriated in the fiscal year 2017-18 adopted
budget of the Water Department. As a regular ongoing operating need,
funds for this type of expenditure will continue to be included annually in
the proposed budget for the Water Department.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
Agreement
E&M Exhibit A - Scope of Services.pdf
E&M Exhibit B - Compensation Rates.pdf
A motion was made by Board Member Dowd, seconded by Board Member
Watts, to approve General Service Agreement F001569 for a 2-year term
with three one-year renewal options for the as-needed acquisition of
programmable logic controllers and their components for a total amount
not to exceed $211,818.76. Funds required for the first year of this expense
have been appropriated in the fiscal year 2017-18 adopted budget of the
Water Department. As a regular ongoing operating need, funds for this type
of expenditure will continue to be included annually in the proposed
budget for the Water Department. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Galvin III, Board Member Arnone Jr., Board Member Dowd,
Board Member Watts, Board Member Grabill and Board Member
Badenfort
7. REPORT ITEMS
7.1 REPORT - WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
BACKGROUND: Staff will update the Board on water supply issues.
The Board may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
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RECOMMENDATION: No action is needed.
Attachments: Presentation (added 2/14/2018)
Presenter: Jennifer Burke, Deputy Director of Water and
Engineering Services and Mike Prinz, Deputy Director Subregional
Operations.
Deborah Tavares, spoke about limited water resources and
Primarywater.org.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Duane Dewitt, spoke about aquifer recharge.
9. REFERRALS
NONE.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (AND POSSIBLE BOARD DISCUSSION)
10.1 QUARTERLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS
UPDATE: OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017 - Provided for information.
Attachments: Memorandum
This item was received and filed.
11. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Board Member Dowd reported that the Budget Review
Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the two year budget. He asked
that the strategies be brought back to the full Board for input.
12. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
NONE.
13. DIRECTORS REPORTS
Ben Horenstein, Director provided an update on Department
activities.
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) AND ADJOURNMENT TO
CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM
Chair Galvin announced the closed session item and noted that he
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would be leaving for the remainder of the meeting. Board Member
Badenfort also reported that she would be leaving for the remainder
of the meeting. At 3:30 p.m., the Board adjourned to closed session
in the Mayor's Conference Room.
14.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of
subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential
cases; Notice of Violation and Intent to File Suit under the Endangered
Species Act received from California River Watch
15. ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION IN THE MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM
AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION, IF ANY.
The closed session adjourned to open session at 3:45 p.m. The
Board provided a recommendation that staff will bring forward to the
City Council.
16. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Vice Chair Arnone adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Public Utilities
will be held on Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 1:30 p.m., in the
Council Chamber, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa.
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Daniel J. Galvin III, Chairman
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Gina Perez, Recording Secretary
Agenda
Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Avenue
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
1:30 PM (City Council Chamber)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. STATEMENTS OF ABSENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. MINUTES APPROVAL
4.1 January 18, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: January 18, 2018, Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. STAFF BRIEFINGS
5.1 FIRE RECOVERY ACTIVITIES
Staff will provide an update on the recovery efforts affecting operations,
storm water pollution prevention and watershed protection, ongoing
damage assessments, and financial implications.
Attachments: Presentation (added 2/14/2018)
5.2 QUARTERLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS
UPDATE: OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017
Staff will provide an update on Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
projects for CIP Team 2. The briefing will summarize expenditures and
major project updates from October to December 2017. CIP projects
provide the infrastructure that is critical to the economic vitality and
quality of life in Santa Rosa.
Attachments: Presentation
6. CONSENT ITEMS
6.1 MOTION - GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F001622 AWARD -
FOR WATER DEPARTMENT JANITORIAL SERVICES WITH JAMES
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FURULI INVESTMENT CO. INC., DBA ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and Water
Departments that the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, approve a
three-year General Services Agreement, F001622, for janitorial services
with two one-year extension options for Water Department facilities with
James Furuli Investment Co. Inc., DBA Environmental Dynamics,
Petaluma, CA, in the amount of $332,192.08, with a $10,000
contingency for miscellaneous services, for a total not to exceed
amount of $342,192.08.
Attachments: Staff Report
Agreement
6.2 MOTION - GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT F001569 -
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Finance and Water
Departments, that the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, approve
General Service Agreement F001569 for a 2-year term with three
one-year renewal options for the as-needed acquisition of
programmable logic controllers and their components for a total amount
not to exceed $211,818.76. Funds required for the first year of this
expense have been appropriated in the fiscal year 2017-18 adopted
budget of the Water Department. As a regular ongoing operating need,
funds for this type of expenditure will continue to be included annually in
the proposed budget for the Water Department.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1
Agreement
E&M Exhibit A - Scope of Services.pdf
E&M Exhibit B - Compensation Rates.pdf
7. REPORT ITEMS
7.1 REPORT - WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
BACKGROUND: Staff will update the Board on water supply issues.
The Board may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
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RECOMMENDATION: No action is needed.
Attachments: Presentation (added 2/14/2018)
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
9. REFERRALS
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (AND POSSIBLE BOARD DISCUSSION)
10.1 QUARTERLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS
UPDATE: OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2017 - Provided for information.
Attachments: Memorandum
11. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
12. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
13. DIRECTORS REPORTS
14. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S) AND ADJOURNMENT TO
CLOSED SESSION IN THE MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM
14.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of
subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential
cases; Notice of Violation and Intent to File Suit under the Endangered
Species Act received from California River Watch
15. ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION IN THE MAYOR'S CONFERENCE ROOM
AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION, IF ANY.
16. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
The Board of Public Utilities encourages public comments regarding the above items. If you are unable to attend this meeting,
please feel free to call the Water Department at 543-4200 or forward written comments to the City of Santa Rosa, Water
Department, 35 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. All comments will be forwarded to the Board at the meeting.
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment of or
employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats,
to enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings are available by contacting the Board Secretary at 543-3933
or one week prior to the meeting. For TDD call (707) 543-3063
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