Meeting Name: Board of Public Utilities Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/22/2017 4:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522
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17-1529 1Public 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. Video Video
17-1530 2STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PLAN UPDATE AND WORKSHOP That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file presentation providing an update on the Strategic Technology Plan. (presentation by Girish, Lea Deesing, & Mujib Lodhi – 1 1/2 hours) Video Video
17-1392 3EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD TO THE PROJECT TEAM FOR THE OPERATIONAL DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM That the Board of Public Utilities recognize CJ Smith, Project Manager, Wes Wisniewski, Senior GIS Analyst for their excellent work and Jennifer Tavaglione, Sr. Project Manager for her leadership in planning, designing, developing and implementing one of the key systems identified in our technology strategic plan, Operational Data Management System (ODMS). This system serves as the foundation for our advanced analytics program providing unified operational, management, and performance information dashboard (operational/executive) across RPU business units to make informed day-to-day operational as well as strategic decisions. (presentation by Girish Balachandran – 10 min) Video Video
17-1531 4Public 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. Video Video
17-1577 5Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on April 24, 2017. Not available
17-1578 6EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER DAVID CROHN’S ABSENCE FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON APRIL 10, 2017 That the Board of Public Utilities excuse Board Member David Crohn’s absence from the Board of Public Utilities meeting of April 10, 2017 because of a religious observance. Not available
17-1579 7EXCUSE BOARD MEMBER JENNIFER O’FARRELL’S ABSENCE FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ON APRIL 24, 2017 That the Board of Public Utilities excuse Board Member Jennifer O’Farrell’s absence from the Board of Public Utilities meeting of April 24, 2017 because of business. Not available
17-1580 8CONSTRUCTION OF THE EMERGENCY PAVEMENT REPAIRS FOR THE 12-INCH WATER PIPELINE BREAK AT THE INTERSECTION OF LYON AVENUE AND VICTORIA AVENUE IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREA OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY – RESOLUTION DECLARING THE REPAIR AN URGENT NECESSITY FOR PRESERVATION OF LIFE, HEALTH, AND PROPERTY - PURCHASE ORDER 173999, IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,697.50, TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS - WORK ORDER NO. 1724223 FOR $116,000 That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Recommend that the City Council: a. Adopt, by at least five affirmative votes, the attached Resolution declaring the Emergency Pavement Repairs for the Water Pipeline Break at the intersection of Lyon Avenue and Victoria Avenue, in the unincorporated area of Riverside County, are of an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, and property, and waiving the formal public bidding requirements in accordance with section 1109 of the City Charter; b. Approve Purchase Order 173999, in the amount of $70,697.50, to All American Asphalt for the construction repairs; and 2. Approv Not available
17-1534 9DEMOLITION OF THE ABANDONED MARY EVANS BOOSTER STATION – AWARD OF BID NO. RPU-7476 TO BHL INDUSTRIES, INC. OF LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,125 – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1702588 FOR $112,000 That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Award a contract for the Demolition of the Abandoned Mary Evans Booster Station – Bid No. RPU-7476 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, BHL Industries, Inc. of Lynwood, California, in the amount of $63,125; and 2. Approve the capital expenditure of $112,000 for Work Order No. 1702588, which includes all design, construction, contract administration, inspection, and construction contingency costs for the Demolition of the Abandoned Mary Evans Booster Station. Video Video
17-1535 10CONSTRUCTION OF THE GLENWOOD DRIVE WATER MAIN RELOCATION PROJECT – WORK ORDER NO. 1718758 FOR $117,000 – 300 FEET OF PIPELINE BY CITY FORCES That the Board of Public Utilities approve the expenditure of $117,000 for Work Order No. 1718758, which includes all design, construction, paving and construction contingency costs for the Glenwood Drive Water Main Relocation Project. Not available
17-1588 11WaterSMART GRANT FROM THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION APPLICATION - IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,332 FOR A WATER METER EFFICIENCY PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE $74,333 IN FUNDING TO MATCH THE GRANT That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Approve the WaterSMART Grant Application; and 2. Recommend that the City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing funding of $74,333 to match a grant opportunity from the Bureau of Reclamation. Not available
17-1581 12SAS MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT TO LICENSE THE SAS OFFICE ANALYTICS SOFTWARE PACKAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,320 FOR ONE YEAR That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Approve the Master Software License Agreement and Supplement Agreement with SAS Institute Inc. to license an Enterprise server version of a bundled SAS Office Analytics software platform on behalf of Riverside Public Utilities for an initial amount of $98,320 which includes the primary software licensing costs ($65,870), supplemental software installation and training support ($11,950), and anticipated Innovation and Technology Department hardware costs ($20,500); and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Master Software License Agreement and Supplement Agreement with SAS Institute Inc. Not available
17-1600 13CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TASK ORDER WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ORACLE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018 That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve the Task Order for the Customer Engagement Program through June 30, 2018, between Riverside Public Utilities and Southern California Public Power Authority in the amount of $250,000 for services offered by Oracle Inc. through a Master Professional Services Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign the Task Order for the Customer Engagement Program through June 30, 2018, between Riverside Public Utilities and Southern California Public Power Authority in the amount of $250,000 for services offered by Oracle Inc. through a Master Professional Services Agreement with Southern California Public Power Authority; and 3. Authorize City Manager, or his designee, to make any minor non-substantive changes to the Customer Engagement Program Task Not available
17-1540 14ANNUAL CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE REPORT, ANNUAL POWER CONTENT LABEL, AND ATTESTATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Approve the Annual Power Source Disclosure Report for calendar year 2016; 2. Attest as to the accuracy of the Annual Power Source Disclosure Report; 3. Approve the Annual Power Content Label for calendar year 2016; and 4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and submit the attestation. Not available
17-1543 15APPROVE EXPENDITURES FOR THE SUPERION, LLC. FINANCIAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROJECT FOR ELECTRIC’S AND WATER’S SHARE ALLOCATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,017.08 AND $34,339.02, RESPECTIVELY, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $137,356.10. That the Board of Public Utilities approve expenditures for the financial and human resources software upgrade and consulting services for an enterprise resource planning project, of which Electric’s and Water’s share allocation is $103,017.08 and $34,339.02, respectively, for a total of $137,356.10. Not available
17-1544 16RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD POLICY GUIDE – CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 27, 2017 That the Board of Public Utilities adopt revisions to the Board Policy Guide to incorporate previously approved and adopted policies. Not available
17-1545 17RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD COMMITTEE AND OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENTS That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Receive assignments for 2017/18 standing committees of the Board of Public Utilities; and 2. Recommend that the City Council appoint representatives to outside organizations as outlined in the report. Video Video
17-1546 18RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM FOR $200,000 ANNUALLY That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve the Riverside Public Utilities Education Loan Program; 2. Approve the Educational Loan Agreement; 3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Educational Loan Agreement with employee participants of the Riverside Public Utilities Workforce Development Education Loan Program, in a cumulative amount not to exceed $200,000 annually; and 4. Approve the expenditure, not to exceed $200,000 annually in tuition payments. Video Video
17-1401 19DARK FIBER LEASING PROGRAM INCLUDING ESTABLISHING UNIFORM LEASE RATES FOR THE USE OF THE DARK FIBER INFRASTRUCTURE, PHYSICAL AND CYBER SECURITY POLICIES, A MASTER FIBER LEASE LICENSE AGREEMENT, A NEW COST CENTER WITHIN THE ELECTRIC FUND FOR RELATED EXPENSES AND REVENUE - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION OF $1,800,000 FOR THE DARK FIBER PROGRAM CONSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND TRANSFER OF $1,800,000 FROM UNDESIGNATED RESERVES TO A FIBER DESIGNATED RESERVE TO FUND LEASED FIBER ACTIVITIES That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council: 1. Approve the Dark Fiber Leasing Program; 2. Establish uniform lease pricing for the Dark Fiber Leasing Program; 3. Approve the Technology Physical Security Policy; 4. Approve the Master Fiber Lease License Agreement; 5. Establish a new Dark Fiber Cost Center expense and revenue accounts within the Electric Fund, as determined by the Finance Department, to segregate fiber leasing costs and revenue from other electric fund operating expenses and revenues; 6. Establish a Dark Fiber designated Video Video
17-1548 20CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLORADO AVENUE AND TOYON ROAD WATER DISTRIBUTION MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT - 9,160 FEET OF WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPELINE – AWARD OF BID NO. RPU-7475 TO MAMCO, INC. DBA ALABBASI OF PERRIS, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,077,777 – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1513392 FOR $2,978,000 That the Board of Public Utilities: 1. Award a contract for the construction of the Colorado Avenue and Toyon Road Water Distribution Main Replacement Project – Bid No. RPU-7475 to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Mamco, Inc. dba Alabbasi of Perris, California, in the amount of $2,077,777; and 2. Approve the capital expenditure of $2,978,000 for Work Order No. 1513392, which includes all design, construction, paving, contract administration, inspection and construction contingency costs for the Colorado Avenue and Toyon Road Water Distribution Main Replacement Project. (presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 5 min) Video Video
17-1400 21RECYCLED WATER PROGRAM UPDATE That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file an update on the City of Riverside Public Utilities Recycled Water Program. (presentation by Todd Jorgenson – 10 min) Video Video
17-1550 22SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF Video Video
17-1551 23ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES Not available
17-1583 24Water Highlights – March 2017 Video Video
17-1584 25Monthly Power Supply Report – March 2017 Not available
17-1552 26Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders - Summary Report for April 2017 Not available
17-1586 27RPU Drought and Conservation Efforts / Groundwater Level Update as of March 2017 Not available
17-1553 28Electric / Water / Consultant Contract Panel Update as of May 1, 2017 Not available
17-1585 29SCPPA Monthly Agenda I Minutes – March 16, 2017 Not available
17-1554 30SCPPA Resolution Tracking - March 2017 Not available
17-1555 31Financial Statements - March 2017 Not available
17-1582 32City Council / Committee Agendas – April 25, 2017, May 2, 2017, May 9, 2017, and May 16, 2017 Not available
17-1557 33Upcoming Meetings Not available
17-1558 34Electric / Water Utility Acronyms Not available
17-1587 35One Stop Shop Opening Update Video Video
17-1665 36Northside Visioning and Specific Plan Update Video Video