Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · October 6, 2022
Minutes
Hybrid Meeting - See Agenda
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Board of Public Utilities
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, October 6, 2022 1:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Arnone called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.
Present 5 - Vice Chair William Arnone Jr., Board Member Christopher Grabill,
Board Member Mark Walsh, Board Member Mary Watts, and Board
Member Glen Wright
Absent 2 - Chair Daniel Galvin III, and Board Member Lisa Badenfort
2. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS
There were no Statements of Abstention from Board Members.
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. MINUTES APPROVAL
4.1 September 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: September 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes
The minutes for September 15, 2022 were received and accepted
as submitted.
5. STAFF BRIEFINGS
5.1 WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
Staff will update the Board on water supply issues. The Board may discuss this
item and give direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation (Uploaded 10-5-2022)
Presenter: Colin Close, Senior Water Resource Planner
5.2 WATER PROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION WEEK
Staff will share this year's plans for celebrating California's Water Professionals
Appreciation Week: October 1-9, 2022. The mostly digital outreach campaign
utilizes video and engaging imagery to educate residents about the 276 Santa
Rosa water professionals that work around the clock to provide water and sewer
service, water recycling and reuse, watershed protection, and storm water and
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creeks management. The Board may discuss this item and give direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation (Uploaded 10-5-2022)
Presenter: Elise Miller, Communications Coordinator
5.3 LABORATORY UPDATE 2022
Staff will provide an update on the Laguna Environmental Laboratory, which is part
of Santa Rosa Water’s Subregional system, and the work the laboratory staff has
been doing to overhaul the technical program and update instruments and aging
equipment in preparation for impending regulatory changes to the California State
Water Board's Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and
implementation of the 2016 TNI standard. The Board may discuss this item and
provide direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation (Uploaded 10-5-2022)
Presenter: Robert C. Wilson, Laboratory Supervisor
6. CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Board Member Wright, seconded by Board Member
Grabill, to adopt Consent Items 6.1 through 6.3. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Yes: 5 - Vice Chair Arnone Jr., Board Member Grabill, Board Member Walsh,
Board Member Watts and Board Member Wright
Absent: 2 - Chair Galvin III and Board Member Badenfort
6.1 RESOLUTION - WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVAL OF
ONE YEAR BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER - DISPOSAL OF BIOSOLIDS TO
THE LOCAL LANDFILL, REDWOOD LANDFILL, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and Finance Departments
that the Board of Public Utilities, by resolution, approve a waiver of competitive
bidding and award a one-year Blanket Purchase Order with four one-year renewal
options for the disposal of wastewater treatment biosolids to Redwood Landfill,
Novato, California, in an amount not to exceed $185,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Scope of Service and Compensation
Attachment 2 - PO Terms Conditions Updated 8 3 2015
Resolution
Resolution No. 1300
This Consent - Resolution was approved.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1300 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING
THE AWARD OF A BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER FOR BIOSOLIDS
TIPPING FEES WITH REDWOOD LANDFILL, INC., NOVATO, CA"
6.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIFTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT F001840 WITH CARBON SUPPLY, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and Finance Departments
that the Board of Public Utilities, by resolution, approve the Fifth Amendment to
General Services Agreement (GSA) No. F001840 with Carbon Supply, Inc., Bell
Gardens, California for iron sponge media removal, replacement, and disposal
services for an additional one-year term and increase compensation in the amount
of $227,298 for a total amount not to exceed $479,298.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Fifth Amendment
Resolution No. 1301
This Consent - Resolution was approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 1301 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES APPROVING THE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO THE
GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT NUMBER F001840 WITH CARBON
SUPPLY, INC."
6.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
PURCHASE ORDER 165392 - ONE YEAR EXTENSION, PRICE INCREASE,
AND INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION
SYSTEM PARTS WITH TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and Finance Departments
that the Board of Public Utilities, by resolution, approve the First Amendment to
Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) 165392 to extend the term by one year, increase
unit cost, and increase compensation for ultraviolet disinfection system parts to
Trojan Technologies, Inc., London, Ontario, Canada, in an amount not to exceed
$950,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Cost Sheet
Resolution No. 1302
This Consent - Resolution was approved.
RESOLUTION NO. 1302 ENTITLED "RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF
PUBLIC UTILITIES AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF THE FIRST
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AMENDMENT TO BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER 165392 - ONE YEAR
EXTENSION, PRICE INCREASE, AND INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR
ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION SYSTEM PARTS WITH TROJAN
TECHNOLOGIES, INC."
7. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
None.
9. REFERRALS - NONE.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (AND POSSIBLE BOARD DISCUSSION) - NONE.
11. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Chair Arnone reported that the CC/BPU Liaison Committee
met on September 27, 2022, to review one wheeling agreement
with the Town of Windsor.
12. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
None.
13. DIRECTORS REPORTS
Jennifer Burke, Director, provided a report on Creek Week,
including the first annual Dash for Trash clean-up event, and recent
state legislative action.
14. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Vice Chair Arnone adjourned the meeting at 2:31 p.m. The next
meeting of the Board of Public Utilities is scheduled for October 20,
2022.
Approved on: October 20, 2022
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Dina Manis, Recording Secretary
Agenda
Hybrid Meeting - See Agenda
City of Santa Rosa for Participation Information
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
OCTOBER 6, 2022
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, THE BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS
MEETING EITHER VIA ZOOM WEBINAR OR IN-PERSON, SOCIALLY
DISTANCED, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
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The public attending in person or accessing the meeting through the
Zoom link will be able to provide public comment on agenda items at the
time an agenda item is discussed during the Board of Public Utilities
Meeting.
Public Comment may also be submitted via e-mail at
bpu-comment@srcity.org
or recorded voice message at 707-543-4224.
Deadlines and additional instruction for public comment are set forth
below. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact
Dina Manis at dmanis@srcity.org.
1:30 PM - HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.
4. MINUTES APPROVAL
4.1 September 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes.
Attachments: September 15, 2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes
5. STAFF BRIEFINGS
5.1 WATER SUPPLY UPDATE
Staff will update the Board on water supply issues. The Board may
discuss this item and give direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation (Uploaded 10-5-2022)
5.2 WATER PROFESSIONALS APPRECIATION WEEK
Staff will share this year's plans for celebrating California's Water
Professionals Appreciation Week: October 1-9, 2022. The mostly digital
outreach campaign utilizes video and engaging imagery to educate
residents about the 276 Santa Rosa water professionals that work
around the clock to provide water and sewer service, water recycling
and reuse, watershed protection, and storm water and creeks
management. The Board may discuss this item and give direction to
staff.
Attachments: Presentation (Uploaded 10-5-2022)
5.3 LABORATORY UPDATE 2022
Staff will provide an update on the Laguna Environmental Laboratory,
which is part of Santa Rosa Water’s Subregional system, and the work
the laboratory staff has been doing to overhaul the technical program
and update instruments and aging equipment in preparation for
impending regulatory changes to the California State Water Board's
Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP) and
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implementation of the 2016 TNI standard. The Board may discuss this
item and provide direction to staff.
Attachments: Presentation (Uploaded 10-5-2022)
6. CONSENT ITEMS
6.1 RESOLUTION - WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BID - APPROVAL OF
ONE YEAR BLANKET PURCHASE ORDER - DISPOSAL OF
BIOSOLIDS TO THE LOCAL LANDFILL, REDWOOD LANDFILL, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and Finance
Departments that the Board of Public Utilities, by resolution, approve a
waiver of competitive bid and award a one-year Blanket Purchase
Order with four one-year renewal options for the disposal of wastewater
treatment biosolids to Redwood Landfill, Novato, California, in an
amount not to exceed $185,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Scope of Service and Compensation
Attachment 2 - PO Terms Conditions Updated 8 3 2015
Resolution
Resolution No. 1300
6.2 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIFTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT F001840 WITH CARBON SUPPLY, INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and Finance
Departments that the Board of Public Utilities, by resolution, approve
the Fifth Amendment to General Services Agreement (GSA) No.
F001840 with Carbon Supply, Inc., Bell Gardens, California for iron
sponge media removal, replacement, and disposal services for an
additional one-year term and increase compensation in the amount of
$227,298 for a total amount not to exceed $479,298.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Fifth Amendment
Resolution No. 1301
6.3 RESOLUTION - APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO BLANKET
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PURCHASE ORDER 165392 - ONE YEAR EXTENSION, PRICE
INCREASE, AND INCREASE COMPENSATION FOR ULTRAVIOLET
DISINFECTION SYSTEM PARTS WITH TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES,
INC.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water and Finance
Departments that the Board of Public Utilities, by resolution, approve
the First Amendment to Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) 165392 to
extend the term by one year, increase unit cost, and increase
compensation for ultraviolet disinfection system parts to Trojan
Technologies, Inc., London, Ontario, Canada, in an amount not to
exceed $950,000.
Attachments: Staff Report
Resolution
Exhibit A - Cost Sheet
Resolution No. 1302
7. REPORT ITEMS - NONE.
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an
agenda item in-person from the Council Chamber, by accessing the meeting
through the Zoom link, or by dial-in at the time an agenda item is discussed
during the Board of Public Utilities Meeting. Go to
https://srcity.org/virtualparticipation for more information.
Advance Public Comment may be submitted via e-mail or recorded voice
message.
E-mail Public Comment: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the Board
of Public Utilities, please send to: bpu-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 5. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the agenda
item number(s) on which you wish to comment, provide your name in the body
of the e-mail and your comment. These comments will be e-mailed to all
Board Members, will be posted to the agenda documents on-line, and be
made part of the archive packet.
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Recorded Voice Message Public Comment: To submit a voice message
public comment, please call 707-543-4224 by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October
5. State your name, the agenda item number(s) on which you wish to
comment, and your comment. Recordings will be limited to 3 minutes.
Recorded comments may be played at the time that the agenda item is
discussed during the Board Meeting.
Recorded public comments on public hearing items may be played at the time
when the hearing is opened.
9. REFERRALS - NONE.
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (AND POSSIBLE BOARD DISCUSSION) - NONE.
11. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
12. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
13. DIRECTORS REPORTS
14. 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.
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facilities, programs or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City
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(707) 543-3126 (TTY Relay at 711) or dmanis@srcity.org. Requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible, but no
later than two business days before the scheduled meeting. Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at
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