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17-2545
| 1 | EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AWARD TO THE PROJECT TEAM FOR AUTOMATING THE HYDRANT METER PROCESS
That the Board of Public Utilities recognize the following employees for their excellent work in automating the hydrant meter process:
• Matthew Bates - Sr. Water Engineer
• Jared Calsing - Backflow Specialist
• Casey Cates - Water Meter Shop Supervisor
• Chris Gross - Associate Water Engineer
• Sara Jackson - Principal Business Analyst
• Kaylee LaFace - Sr. Engineering Aide
• Kathlyn Meadors - Business System Support Technician
• Rita Nicks - Billing Supervisor
The reconfiguration of this process has significantly improved customer service and operational efficiency. Customers can now request the rental of meters via contact to Riverside Public Utilities Call Center and the processing time for this transaction has greatly reduced.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran – 10 min)
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17-2546
| 2 | 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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17-2547
| 3 | Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on August 14, 2017. |
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17-2548
| 4 | AWARD BID NO. 1724031 TO SET A NEW POWER POLE NEAR TOP OF MT. RUBIDOUX AND TO REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF A BOULDER BLOCKING THE SERVICE ROAD TO ASPLUNDH CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,770 – APPROVE WORK ORDER NO. 1724031 FOR $59,000
That the Board of Public Utilities:
1. Award Bid No. 1724031 to set a new power pole near top of Mt. Rubidoux and to remove and dispose of a boulder blocking the service road, to the lowest responsive bidder Asplundh Construction Corp., Anaheim, California, in the amount of $33,770; and
2. Approve Work Order No. 1724031 in the amount of $59,000.
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17-2549
| 5 | RELEASE AND TERMINATE A COVENANT AND AGREEMENT AND DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS RECORDED AGAINST TITLE AT 5021 MYRTLE AVENUE, RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA DATED JULY 22, 1991 FILED ON AUGUST 5, 1991 WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE RECORDER’S OFFICE AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 267762
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute and file any and all documents necessary to release and terminate the Covenant and Agreement and Declaration of Restrictions recorded against title at 5021 Myrtle Avenue, Riverside, California dated July 22, 1991 filed on August 5, 1991 with the County of Riverside Record’s Office as Document Number 267762.
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17-2550
| 6 | SCHEDULING COORDINATOR SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH WINTEC ENERGY, LTD. FOR AN INITIAL TERM OF TWO YEARS WITH THE OPTION FOR FUTURE EXTENSIONS, TO DESIGNATE RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES AS THE SCHEDULING COORDINATOR/AGENT TO PERFORM SCHEDULING SERVICES WITH THE CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR FOR UP TO 5.93 MW OF THE WINTEC PALM WIND, INITIAL TWO YEAR AGREEMENT REVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,000 – SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Scheduling Coordinator Service Agreement with Wintec Energy, Ltd. to designate Riverside Public Utilities as the Scheduling Coordinator/Agent to perform scheduling services with the California Independent System Operator for up to 5.93 MW of the Wintec Palm Wind Project for an initial term of two years with the option for future extensions, for an initial two year agreement revenue in the amount of $67,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Scheduling Coordinator Service Agreement with Wintec Energy, Ltd , including any documents necessary |
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17-2552
| 7 | FIVE-YEAR SUPERCHARGER AGREEMENT WITH TESLA, INC., WHICH WILL DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA AS TESLA MOTORS, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWELVE TESLA SUPERCHARGERS IN THE MISSION SQUARE PARKING GARAGE LOCATED AT 3750 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
That the Board of Public Utilities recommend that the City Council:
1. Approve the Supercharger Agreement with Tesla Motors, Inc., for a five-year term with an option for two (2) five-year extensions, located in the Mission Square parking garage, 3750 University Avenue; and
2. Authorize the City manager, or his designee, to execute the Supercharger Agreement with Tesla Motors, Inc., including the optional two five-year exxtensions, making minor, non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
(presentation by Kevin Milligan – 5 min)
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17-2553
| 8 | ELECTRIC AND WATER UTILITY 5-YEAR RATE PROPOSAL FY 2018-2022 AND PROPOSAL FOR ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ESCALATORS FOR FY 2023-2027
That the Board of Public Utilities recommends that the City Council:
1. Review the Electric and Water Utility 5-year Rate Proposal (Utility Rate Proposal) for FY 2018-2022 developed to repair and replace aging and critical utility infrastructure, maintain public health and safety, maintain utility financial health, and improve customer service as per the City Council’s direction on October 6, 2015 to develop a financial plan for the 10-year Utility 2.0 Strategic Plan Option 3;
2. Review proposal for annual consumer price index escalators for FY 2023-2027;
3. Direct staff to conduct a citywide community outreach initiative of the Utility Rate Proposal in October and November 2017; and
4. Direct staff to return with a public hearing to the Board and final rate recommendation to the City Council, in January and February 2018, respectively, with new rates effective April 2018.
(presentation by Girish Balachandran – 20 m |
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17-2554
| 9 | SYSTEMATIC REPORTING ON MEETINGS/CONFERENCES/SEMINARS BY BOARD MEMBERS AND/OR STAFF |
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17-2555
| 10 | ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES |
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17-2560
| 11 | Upcoming Meetings |
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17-2556
| 12 | Electric / Water / Consultant Contract Panel Update as of August 1 2017 |
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17-2557
| 13 | SCPPA Resolution Billings – June 2017 |
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17-2558
| 14 | Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders – Summary Report for July 2017 |
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17-2559
| 15 | City Council / Committee Agendas – August 8, 2017 |
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17-2561
| 16 | Electric / Water Utility Acronyms |
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