18-0079
| 1 | EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD OF JESSICA TONKOVICH, UTILITY INFORMATION ASSISTANT
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize Jessica Tonkovich, Utility Information Assistant, for her hard work and dedication to Riverside Public Utilities and the City of Riverside.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran – 5 min)
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18-0159
| 2 | EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD TO THE RIVERSIDE TESLA PROJECT TEAM
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize the following employees for their excellent work on successfully implementing the new Mission Square Tesla Charging Station project while streamlining the plan check process, inspection, and construction coordination while providing superior customer service.
• Summer Ayala – Supervising Engineering Technician
• Ana Naranjo – Engineering Aide
• Jeff Beck – Sr. Engineering Aide
• Gerald Buydos – Sr. Account Manager
• Greg Yates – Construction Inspector II
• Kelly Stone – Electric Supervisor for Crew 127
• Jeff Hill – Electric Superintendent
• Alex Nevarez – Dispatcher II
• Chris Christopoulos – Building Official
• Sharon Alvarez – Building and Safety Permit Technician
• Jon Russey – Building and Safety Plans Examiner
• Fred Cerda – Public Works Chief Construction Inspector
• Jim Stone – Public Works Construction Inspector II
• David Hatch – Public Works Construction Inspector II
(presentation by Girish Blachandran - 10 min) |
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18-0080
| 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. |
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18-0081
| 4 | Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on December 11, 2017. |
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18-0082
| 5 | STREETLIGHT INSTALLATION FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS WELLS-ARLANZA SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1725687 FOR $460,000
That the Board of Public Utilities approve the estimated capital expenditure of $460,000 for Work Order No. 1725687 for the Electric Utility’s share (streetlight installation) of the City of Riverside Public Works Wells-Arlanza Sidewalk Improvements Project.
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18-0083
| 6 | AWARD BID NO. RPU-7506 FOR THE CONDUIT AND CABLE REPLACEMENT FOR CANYON CREST AREA 1F, PHASE 1 PROJECT TO HOT LINE CONSTRUCTION INC. OF BRENTWOOD, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $607,354.40 – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1713398 FOR $739,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award Bid No. RPU-7506 for the Conduit and Cable Replacement for Canyon Crest Area 1F, Phase 1 Project, to the lowest responsive bidder Hot Line Construction Inc. of Brentwood, California in the amount of $607,345.40; and
2. Approve Work Order No. 1713398 for $739,000.
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18-0084
| 7 | CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOCKINGBIRD CANYON PUMP STATION METER VAULT REPLACEMENT PROJECT – AWARD OF BID NO. RPU-7517 TO WEKA, INC. OF HIGHLAND, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,987 – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1801849 FOR $203,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award a contract for the construction of the Mockingbird Canyon Pump Station Meter Vault Replacement Project – Bid No. RPU-7517 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Weka, Inc. of Highland, California, in the amount of $97,987; and
2. Approve the capital expenditure of $203,000 for Work Order No. 1801849, which includes all design, construction, contract administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Mockingbird Canyon Pump Station Meter Vault Replacement Project.
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18-0085
| 8 | CONSTRUCTION OF THE EXPLORATORY UTILITY POTHOLE WORK FOR THE MAGNOLIA AVENUE TECHITE PIPE REPLACEMENT PROJECT – AWARD OF BID NO. RPU-7528 TO T.E. ROBERTS, INC. OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $153,151 – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1612632 FOR $484,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award a contract for the construction of the Exploratory Utility Pothole Work for the Magnolia Avenue Techite Pipe Replacement Project – Bid No. RPU-7528 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, T.E. Roberts, Inc. of Orange, California, in the amount of $153,151; and
2. Approve the capital expenditure of $484,000 for Work Order No. 1612632, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Exploratory Utility Pothole Work for the Magnolia Avenue Techite Pipe Replacement Project. A budgetary amount is also included to cover upfront costs for the pipeline design by RPU staff.
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18-0086
| 9 | FIVE-YEAR POWER SALES AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE FOR 0.8 MEGAWATTS FROM THE AMERICAN RENEWABLE POWER-LOYALTON BIOMASS PROJECT TO COMPLY WITH SENATE BIILL 859 – ESTIMATED $620,000 ANNUAL COST
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Approve the five-year Power Sales Agreement between Southern California Public Power Authority and the City of Riverside to provide renewable biomass energy and renewable energy credits from the American Renewable Power-Loyalton Biomass Project;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute or terminate the Power Sales Agreement, as well as future amendments to the Power Sales Agreement, under terms and conditions substantially similar or superior to the Power Sales Agreement; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any documents necessary to administer the Power Sales Agreement.
(presentation by Danny Garcia – 10 min)
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18-0200
| 10 | PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PRIORITIES
That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this report.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran -10 min)
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18-0183
| 11 | REVIEW THE DRAFT RECRUITMENT BROCHURE AND DETERMINE COMPOSITION OF BOARD MEMBERS ON THE INTERVIEW PANEL FOR UTILITIES GENERAL MANAGER
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Review and provide comments on the draft recruitment brochure for Utilities General Manager; and
2. Provide staff direction on the composition of the Board’s interview panel.
(presentation by City Manager's Office - ACM Marianna Marysheva - 10 min)
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18-0087
| 12 | SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF |
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18-0261
| 13 | ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES |
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18-0091
| 14 | Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders – Summary Report for November 2017 |
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18-0090
| 15 | SCPPA Resolution Billings – October 2017 |
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18-0093
| 16 | RPU Drought and Conservation Efforts / Groundwater Level Update as of November 2017 |
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18-0094
| 17 | Monthly Power Supply Report – November 2017 |
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18-0095
| 18 | Water Highlights – November 2017 |
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18-0096
| 19 | City Council / Committee Agendas – December 12, 2017 and December 19, 2017 |
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18-0097
| 20 | Upcoming Meetings |
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18-0098
| 21 | Electric / Water Utility Acronyms |
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18-0099
| 22 | SCPPA Monthly Agenda / Minutes – November 16, 2017 |
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18-0177
| 23 | RPU Financial Report through October 30, 2017 |
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