City of Riverside Public Utilities
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Board of Public Utilities Riverside, CA 92501
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CITY OF
RIVERSIDE
City of Arts & Innovation Agenda
Meeting Date: Monday, June 10, 2019 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 3900 Main Street, Riverside
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.
The City of Riverside Public Utilities Department is committed to the highest quality water and electric services at the lowest possible rates to benefit the community PLEASE NOTE - The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Members of the Board of Public Utilities.
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CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
1 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Board of Public Utilities and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Board of Public Utilities votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Board of Public Utilities or the Public Utilities General Manager, or his designee, request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Removed consent items will be discussed immediately after adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.
Minutes
2 Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities special meeting held on May 8, 2019
Attachments: Report
Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on May 13, 2019
Attachments: Report
4 Approval of the minutes from the Board of Public Utilities special meeting held on May 21, 2019
Attachments: Report
Board Attendance
5 Excuse Board Andrew Walcker absence from the Board of Public Utilities special meetings on May 8 and May 21, 2019, due to business.
Attachments: Report
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6 Excuse Board Jeanette Hernandez absence from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting on May 13, 2019, due to other.
Attachments: Report
7 Excuse Board Member Jennifer O'Farrell absence from the Board of Public Utilities special meeting on May 21, 2019, due to business.
Attachments: Report
Electric Items
8 Approve Emergency Work Order No. 1905814 in the amount of $45,918.36, Emergency Work Order 1906250 in the amount of $3,808.84 and Emergency Work Order 1905690 in the amount of $7,275.80 for a total Capital Expenditure of $57,003 for emergency work completed on the primary cable burn up at 1138 Athena Court, in accordance with Article XII, section 1202(2) (b) for the City of Riverside Charter.
Attachments: Report
Athena Site Map
Presentation
9 Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for RFP Number RPU-1836 for the Development of Standard Operating Procedures and Training for Riverside Public Utilities Grid Control Center with SOS International, of Charlotte, North Carolina, for a term of three (3) years, in the amount of $286,600 plus travel costs in an amount of $48,000 for a total amount not to exceed $334,600.
Attachments: Report
Award Recommendation
Agreement
10 Approve Work Order No.1927285 for La Colina switchgear 3 and 4 replacement project in the amount of $480,000.
Attachments: Report
Site Map
11 Approve Work Order No. 1927495 for Plaza and Riverside Line Relay Replacement project in the amount of $492,000.
Attachments: Report
Site Map
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12 Award Bid No. SUB-839 for furnishing and delivering one substation power transformer for the Freeman Substation T2 transformer to Hyundai Electric & Energy system Co., Ltd. in the amount of $1,189,464.00.
Attachments: Report
Site Map
Bid Award Recommendation
Presentation
13 Approve Work Order No. 1923476 in the total amount of $82,534 to extend the fiber optic cable network to Arlington Park.
Attachments: Report
Project Site Map
14 Award of Bid No. RPU-7603 to Asplundh Construction LLC of Anaheim, California, for General Order 165 Pole Replacements at various locations throughout the City, in the amount of $1,545,980; and approve the total capital expenditure of $2,301,305.
Attachments: Report
Project Area Map
Bid Award Recommendation
Presentation
Water Items
15 Recommend that the City Council approve the Covenant and Agreement for Payment for Water Service for Irrigation Use to provide a structured payment plan for the payment of water fees to 66 acres inside Riverside's city limits and water service area boundary, currently developed as Crestlawn Memorial Park (Cemetery).
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Map
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16 Approve a Services Agreement in response to RFP 1896 for Lockout/Tagout Procedures Writing Services for the Riverside Public Utilities Water Facilities with ENSAFE Inc. in the amount of $54,492.64; and approve Work Order No. 1922072 in the amount of $67,000.
Attachments: Report
Award Recommendation
Services Agreement
Presentation
Other Items
17 Receive and file update on the City of Riverside's use of allowance value and proceeds of Greenhouse Gas Allowances
Attachments: Report
Policy
Presentation
18 Approve an increase in the Sharing Households Assist Riverside's Energy Program's Electric Monthly Credit from $14.00 per month to $14.50 and Water Monthly Credit from $2.25 to $2.50 to align with electric and water rate increases for Fiscal Year 2019/20.
Attachments: Report
SHARE Application ENGLISH 2019
SHARE Program Guidelines 2019 - English
Presentation
19 Approve annual purchase orders, existing contract purchase orders and annually recurring expenditures each equal to or over $50,000 for Fiscal year 2019-20 totaling $19,793,022 pursuant to the City of Riverside Charter Section 1202(b).
Attachments: Report
Annual POs Electric and Water
Purchase Orders Central Stores
Existing Contract Purchase Orders
Annually Recurring Expenditures
Presentation
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Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Securicon, LLC for a Vulnerability Assessment, extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2020, with no change in compensation.
Attachments: Report
Fourth Amendment to Professional Service Agreement - Securicon 21 Recommend City Council adopt a resolution approving the transfer of approximately
1.02 acres of vacant land located on the Northern and Southern line of Chase Road, known as Riverside Water Company Lower Canal Assessor's Parcel Numbers 246-220-011 & 246-230-013 from Riverside Public Utilities- Water to the Community & Economic Development Department for the development of the Northside Heritage Meadows Urban Greening Grant Project.
Attachments: Report
Resolution 00480987
Legal Description of Plat Map
Project Conceptual Renderings
Presentation
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
This portion of the Board of Public Utilities Agenda is for all matters where staff and public participation is anticipated. Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
22 That the Board of Public Utilities receive and file this update on the Third Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement and the Third Amendment to the Water Sale Agreement with the American Youth Soccer Organization - Region 47. (Presentation by Todd Jorgenson)
Attachments: Report
AYSO Financial Statement & Field Usage
Letter of Intent to Extend
Parks Recreation Community Services Projected Expenditures Presentation
23 Receive and file a project update and staff report for the Operational Data Management System. (Presentation by Daniel E. Garcia)
Attachments: Report
Operational Data Management System Staff Report
Presentation
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CLOSED SESSION
24 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to confer with Real Property Negotiators Attachments: Report
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
25 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion
26 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff
27 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by a member of the Board of Public Utilities
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
28 SHARE Customer Update - May 2019
Attachments: Report
29 Monthly Power Supply Report - April 2019
Attachments: 6-10-19 Item 30 April 2019 Power Supply Report 30 Monthly Water Report - April 2019
Attachments: Report
31 SCPPA Monthly Agenda & Minutes - April 18, 2019
Attachments: Report
32 Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders - Summary Report for April 2019
Attachments: Report
33 Electric / Water / Consultant Contract Panel Update as of May 1, 2019 Attachments: ED Contractors Panel
Water Consultants' Panel Update
Water (Paving) Contractor Panel
ED Consultant Panel
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34 Riverside Public Utilities Financial Results - March 30, 2019 Attachments: Report
35 Contracts Executed Not Requiring Board Approval - May 2019 Attachments: Report
36 City Council / Committee Agendas - May 14, May 21, June 4, 2019 Attachments: CC Agenda 5-14-19
CC Agenda 5-21-19
CC Agenda 6-4-19
37 Upcoming Meetings
Attachments: Report
38 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Report
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CITY OF RIVERSIDE
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
Minutes of: Meeting of the Board of Public Utilities
Date of Meeting: June 10, 2019
Time of Meeting: 6:30 p.m.
Place of Meeting: Art Pick Council Chambers
3900 Main Street (at Main and Tenth Streets)
Riverside, California
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG WAS GIVEN
Roll Call
Present: Jo Lynne Russo-Pereyra Dave Austin
David Crohn Jeanette Hernandez
Ana Miramontes Andrew Walcker
Absent: Jennifer 'Farrell (absence due to vacation)
Gil Oceguera (absence due to vacation)
Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville (absence due to other)
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
1 None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made to approve the following items on the Consent Calendar:
Motion - Austin. Second - Austin.
Ayes: Russo-Pereyra, Austin, Crohn, Hernandez, Miramontes, and Walcker
Absent: Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville (absence due to vacation). : Jennifer O'Farrell (absence due to business)
Gil Oceguera (absence due to vacation)
: Minutes
2 The minutes from the Board of Public Utilities special meeting held on May 8, 2019 was approved as submitted.
3 The minutes from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting held on May 13, 2019 was approved as submitted.
4 The minutes from the Board of Public Utilities special meeting held on May 21, 2019 was approved as submitted.
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Board Attendance
5 Excused Board Andrew Walcker absence from the Board of Public Utilities special meetings on May 8 and May 21, 2019, due to business.
6 Excused Board Jeanette Hernandez absence from the Board of Public Utilities regular meeting on May 13, 2019, due to other.
7 Excused Board Member Jennifer O'Farrell absence from the Board of Public Utilities special meeting on May 21, 2019, due to business.
Electric Items
8 Approved Emergency Work Order No. 1905814 in the amount of $45,918.36, Emergency Work Order 1906250 in the amount of $3,808.84 and Emergency Work Order 1905690 in the amount of $7,275.80 for a total Capital Expenditure of $57,003 for emergency work completed on the primary cable burn up at 1138 Athena Court, in accordance with Article XII, section 1202(2) (b) for the City of Riverside Charter. 9 Approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for RFP Number RPU-1836 for the Development of Standard Operating Procedures and Training for Riverside Public Utilities Grid Control Center with SOS International, of Charlotte, North Carolina, for a term of three (3) years, in the amount of $286,600 plus travel costs in an amount of $48,000 for a total amount not to exceed $334,600; and Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for RFP Number RPU-1836 including making minor non-substantive changes.
10 Approved Work Order No. 1927285 for La Colina switchgear 3 and 4 replacement project in the amount of $480,000.
11 Approved Work Order No. 1927495 for Plaza and Riverside Line Relay Replacement project in the amount of $492,000.
12 Awarded Bid No. SUB-839 for furnishing and delivering one substation power transformer for the Freeman Substation T2 transformer to Hyundai Electric & Energy system Co., Ltd. in the amount of $1,189,464.00.
13 Approved Work Order No. 1923476 in the total amount of $82,534 to extend the fiber optic cable network to Arlington Park.
14 Awarded of Bid No. RPU-7603 to Asplundh Construction LLC of Anaheim, California, for General Order 165 Pole Replacements at various locations throughout the City, in the amount of $1,545,980; and approve the total capital expenditure of $2,301,305 for work associated with the project.
Water Items
15 Recommended that the City Council approve the Covenant and Agreement for Payment for Water Service for Irrigation Use to provide a structured payment plan for the payment of water fees to 66 acres inside Riverside's city limits and water service area boundary, currently developed as Crestlawn Memorial Park (Cemetery) and Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Covenant and Agreement. :
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16 Approved a Services Agreement in response to RFP 1896 for Lockout/Tagout Procedures Writing Services for the Riverside Public Utilities Water Facilites with ENSAFE Inc. in the amount of $54,492.64; and approved Work Order No. 1922072 in the amount of $67,000.
Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Service Agreement with ENSAFE Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
Other Items
17 MOVED TO DISCUSSION CALENDAR
18 Approved an increase in the Sharing Households Assist Riverside's Energy Program's Electric Monthly Credit from $14.00 per month to $14.50 and Water Monthly Credit from $2.25 to $2.50 to align with electric and water rate increases for Fiscal Year 2019/20. 19 Approved sixteen (16) annual Electric and Water purchase orders for fiscal year 2019-20 for an estimated total amount of $4,624,543, and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to award the purchase orders for such procurements for the items designated; Approved thirteen (13) annual Central Stores purchase orders for fiscal year 2019-20 for an estimated total amount of $4,826,061, and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to award the purchase orders for such procurements for the items designated; Approved twenty-three (23) purchase orders for existing contracts for fiscal year 2019-20 for an estimated total amount of $7,094,418; and Approved three (3) annually recurring expenditures for fiscal year 2019-20 for an estimated total amount of $3,248,000.
20 Approved the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Securicon, LLC for a Vulnerability Assessment Report for Riverside Public Utilities, extending the term of the Agreement to June 30, 2020, with no change in compensation and Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Securicon, LLC including making minor non-substantive changes.
21 Recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the transfer of approximately 1.02 acres of vacant land located on the Northern and Southern line of Chase Road, known as Riverside Water Company Lower Canal Assessor's Parcel Numbers 246- 220-011 & 246-230-013 from Riverside Public Utilities- Water to the Community & Economic Development Department for the development of the Northside Heritage Meadows Urban Greening Grant Project; Approved the transfer of approximately 1.02 acres of vacant land located on the Northern and Southern line of Chase Road, known as Riverside Water Company Lower Canal Assessor's Parcel Numbers 246-220-011 & 246-230-013 from Riverside Public Utilities Department - Water Division to the Community & Economic Development Department at current fair market value of $11,000; and Recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary agreements, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
17 Board Member Hernandez requested this item to be placed on the Discussion Calendar for more of an overview. Assistant General Manager/Resources Daniel E. Garcia gave a presentation on the Greenhouse Gas Allowance and answered questions from the Board.
Following discussion, the Board of Public Utilities received and filed an update on the City of Riverside's use of allowance value and proceeds of Greenhouse Gas Allowances.
Motion - Hernandez. Second - Austin.
Ayes: Russo-Pereyra, Austin, Crohn, Hernandez, Miramontes, and Walcker
Absent: Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville (absence due to vacation).
Jennifer O'Farrell (absence due to business)
Gil Oceguera (absence due to vacation)
22 Assistant General Manager/Water Todd Jorgenson gave an update on the Ground Lease Agreement with the American Youth Soccer Organization - Region 47.
The Board discussed their concerns relating to the rates charged on the Ground Lease Agreement and the potential liability of the lessee and lessor. They also asked for an explanation of charges to the Utility from the City Parks & Recreation Department for support services.
The Board requested a second recommendation be added to read:
"Designate the Board Chair to attend the upcoming City Council meeting on June 18, 2019 to inform the Council Members of the RPU Board's concerns regarding this agreement".
Following discussion, the Board of Public Utilities received and filed this update on the Third Amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement and the Third Amendment to the Water Sale Agreement with the American Youth Soccer Organization - Region 47 and Designated the Board Chair to attend the upcoming City Council meeting on June 18, 2019.
Motion - Austin. Second - Crohn.
Ayes: Russo-Pereyra, Austin, Crohn, Hernandez, Miramontes, and Walcker
Absent: Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville (absence due to vacation).
Jennifer O'Farrell (absence due to business)
Gil Oceguera (absence due to vacation)
23 Assistant General Manager/Resources Daniel E. Garcia, Resource Manager Scott Lesch, Sr. Project Manager Jennifer Tavagilone, Utility Principal Resource Analyst David Garcia, and Electric Principal Engineer Ed Cortez gave an update on the Operational Data Management System (ODMS) and answered questions from the Board. to provide to trade magazines.
Following discussion, the Board of Public Utilities received and filed the project update and staff report for the Operational Data Management System.
Motion - Austin. Second - Walcker.
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Ayes: Russo-Pereyra, Austin, Crohn, Hernandez, Miramontes, and Walcker
Absent: Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville (absence due to vacation).
Jennifer O'Farrell (absence due to business)
Gil Oceguera (absence due to vacation)
CLOSED SESSION
24 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to confer with Real Property Negotiators Staff deferred this item to a future meeting.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
25 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion - deferred to a future meeting 26 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff Board Member Miramontes reported that she is enjoying and learning about RPU in the "New Board Member On-Boarding sessions" that staff has scheduled for her.
Board Member Crohn reported that he attended the Seven Oaks Dam Tour and the dedication of the enhanced recharge project at the Santa Ana River Basin event on May 23, 2019.
27 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by a member of the Board of Public Utilities
None.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
:
29 SHARE Customer Update - May 2019
: 30 Monthly Power Supply Report - April 2019
: 31 Monthly Water Report - April 2019
32 SCPPA Monthly Agenda & Minutes - April 18, 2019
33 Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders - Summary Report for April 2019
34 Electric / Water / Consultant Contract Panel Update as of May 1, 2019 35 Riverside Public Utilities Financial Results - March 30, 2019 36 Contracts Executed Not Requiring Board Approval - May 2019 37 City Council / Committee Agendas - May 14, 2019, May 21, 2019, and June 4, 2019 June 10, 2019
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38 Upcoming Meetings
39 Electric / Water Utility Acronyms
UPCOMING MEETING
Chair Russo-Pereyra adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:12 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Board of Public Utilities will be on Monday, June 24, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.in the Art Pick Council Chamber, Riverside, California.
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By:
Todd M. Corbin, Secretary
Board of Public Utilities
Approved by: City of Riverside Board of Public Utilities
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Dated
SCPPA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY
NOTICE OF MEETING
Board of Directors
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned, as the Executive Director of the Southern California Public Power Authority, that a regular meeting of the Board of Directors is to be held as follows:
Thursday, April 18, 2019
8:00 AM
SCPPA Glendora Office
1160 Nicole Court
Glendora, California
(626) 793-9364
The following matters are the business to be transacted and considered by the Board of Directors:
1. NOTICE / AGENDA AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE PUBLIC TO ADDRESS THE BOARD Members of the public may address the Board at this time on any item on today's agenda or any other item that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Board. Comments from members of the public shall be limited to three (3) minutes unless additional time is approved by the Board.
Any member of the Board may request that items on the agenda be taken out of order, or that items be added to the agenda pursuant to the provisions of Section 54954.2(b) of the California Government Code.
2. ELECTION - APPOINTMENT OF VICE PRESIDENT
Election/Appointment of Vice President by the Board.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Board votes on the motion, unless one or more board members, staff, or the public requests that specific items be discussed and/or removed for separate discussions or action.
A. Minutes of the Board of Directors
• March 21, 2019
B. Monthly Investment Report
• February 2019
C. Resolution 2019-025: Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with Cohen Ventures, Inc., dba Energy Solutions, ("Energy Solutions") D. [Pulled]
E. Resolution 2019-027: Approval of the Third Amendment to the Master Professional Services Agreement between SCPPA and Cooper Compliance Corporation, for consulting services for NERC compliance, software, and training.
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v 4/11/2019
F. Resolution 2019-028: Approval of Request by Pasadena for Withdrawal from its Project Stabilization Fund account.
G. Resolution 2019-029 (Project Vote): Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Operation and Maintenance Agreement Between SCCA and EthosEnergy Power Operations (West), LLC, for the Apex Generation Station
H. Resolution 2019-030: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with KTY Engineering for consulting services for development of a feed-in tariff.
4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Executive Director will report on activities since the last Board Meeting.
A. Finance Committee Meeting Minutes
• For March 4, 2019
B. Strategic Objectives
C. Response to Riverside's Letter Regarding Joint Power Agency's Authority
5. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Director of Government Affairs will report on regional, state, and/or federal legislative and regulatory activities affecting Southern California public power utilities, including climate change and air quality, wildfires, renewable energy and traditional energy resources, transportation and building electrification, alternative energy supplies, resource planning, market and utility operations, and joint powers agreements.
A. Legislative Update
B. SCPPA Monthly Federal Legislative Report
• For April 2019
C. Wildfires
6. PROJECT AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: MANAGERS' REPORTS
The Managers of Project and Program Development will report on current activities, including renewable energy project development, resource planning issues, Public Benefits, Electrification, and smart grid.
A. Resolution 2019-031: Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with Ardent Cyber Solutions, LLC to provide Cybersecurity Services to SCPPA Member Agencies B. Resolution 2019-032: Approval of a Master Agreement with ArcherUtility Solutions, LLC to provide Cybersecurity Services to SCPPA Member Agencies C. Resolution 2019-033: Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with Dragos, Inc. to provide Cybersecurity Services to SCPPA Member Agencies.
7. ASSET MANAGEMENT AND SPECIAL PROJECTS: DIRECTOR'S REPORT The Director of Asset Management and Special Projects will report on project-related staff and agent activities.
A. Project Reports
• MPP Operations Report 03-2019
• Palo Verde Status Report 04-2019
• A&G and Project Budgets:
• 2019-2020 Project Budgets
• Budget Presentation
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• Project Budget Comparisons - Q2 2018-2019
8. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Opportunity for Board Members to bring up informational items or request that an item be added to a future Board Agenda.
9. CLOSED SESSION
A. Security: Consultation with Michael S. Webster, Executive Director, and Richard J. Morillo, General Counsel regarding security issues pertaining to the essential public services (water and electric service), pursuant to Section 54957 (a) of the California Government Code.
B. Pending Litigation: Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation related to the Natural Gas Reserves Project entitled Southern California Public Power Authority, et al., V.
Ultra Resources, Inc., and Related Cross-Action, Adversary No. 17-3044 (MI) (United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Tx), pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 54956.9(a) of the California Government Code.
C. Conference with Labor Negotiator: SCPPA designated representative: Michael S. Webster, Executive Director. Unrepresented employees: All SCPPA staff (excluding Executive Director).
D.Public Employment: Work review and performance evaluation of the Executive Director of the Authority pursuant to section 54957 of the California Government Code.
E. Public Employment: Work review and performance evaluation of the General Counsel of the Authority pursuant to section 54957 of the California Government Code.
F. Potential Litigation: Conference with legal counsel regarding the potential initiation of litigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of section 54956.9 of the California Government Code (one potential case)
ligation pursuant to subdierone seen counsel regarding or e (one potential case).
10. STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION
The Board will hold a Strategic Planning Session, and will then adjourn.
The Authority, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to the disabled to ensure equal access to its meetings. To ensure availability, such request should be made 48 hours in advance by contacting the Authority at (626) 793-9364 during business hours.
Michal A. Uebte
MICHAEL S. WEBSTER
Executive Director
Southern California Public Power Authority
BOARD AGENDA COVER V. 4/11/2019
MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SCPPA
OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY
A regular meeting of the Board of Directors was held on April 18, 2019 at the offices of the Authority:
1160 Nicole Court
Glendora, California 91740
This meeting was called to order at 8:02am by the President.
The following Board Members (B) Dukku Lee (B), Eric Klinkner (A), Tony Alegranza (A), Manny and Alternates (A) were present: Robledo (B), Reiko Kerr (A), Jorge Somoano (B), Todd Corbin (B), Danny Garcia (A), Rebecca Gallegos (A), Todd
Dusenberry (A), Tom Miller (B), Dave Wright (B), Stephen Zurn Staff Members present were: Richard Morillo, Michael Webster, Bryan Cope, Tanya DeRivi, John Quan, Jim Compton, David Alexander, Stephen Kwok,
Mike Bell, Yoli Pantig, Nick Blair, Nicole Solano, Amy Mmagu, Katie Ellis, Randy Krager, Salpi Ortiz, Rachel Pearson, Daniel Hashimi
Attorneys, Member Employees Victor Hsu (Norton Rose Fulbright) and Consultants present were:
1. Notice/Agenda and Opportunity for the Public to Address the Board Mr. Somoano brought the meeting to order at 8:02 and asked for introductions. He then opened discussion to changes. Mr. Morillo stated the following changes on to consent calendar: Resolution 2019-027 for Cooper Compliance had an incorrect date; last-minute change to EcosEnergy; KTY was pulled from the Agenda. Mr.
Morillo advised the board of the revised agreement in their packets.
Mr. Somoano moved to election of new First Vice President since Kelly Nguyen has vacated the position. He opened the floor for nominations. Mr. Lee noted that Mr. Bawa is currently the Second Vice President. He nominated Mr. Bawa for First VP position. Mr. Zurn seconded.
Moved By: Dukku Lee Seconded By: Stephen Zurn
Unanimously Approved
Mr. Lee then nominated Mr. Miller as Second VP and Mr. Robledo seconded.
Moved By: Dukku Lee Seconded By: Manny Robledo
Unanimously Approved
Mr. Somoano then moved to the consent calendar.
Consent Calendar:
MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Meeting Date: 03-21-2019
A. Legislative Update
• For May 2019
B. SCPPA Monthly Federal Legislative Report
• For May 2019
C. Wildfires
8. ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Opportunity for Board Members to bring up informational items or request that an item be added to a future Board Agenda.
9. CLOSED SESSION
A. Security: Consultation with Michael S. Webster, Executive Director, and Richard J. Morillo, General Counsel regarding security issues pertaining to essential public services (water and electric service), pursuant to Section 54957 (a) of the California Government Code.
B. Public Employment: Work review and performance evaluation of the Executive Director of the Authority pursuant to section 54957 of the California Government Code.
C. Public Employment: Work review and performance evaluation of the General Counsel of the Authority pursuant to section 54957 of the California Government Code. ). Potential Litigation: Conterence with legal counsel regarding the potential initiation c tigation pursuant to subdivision (c) of section 54956.9 of the California Government Cod (one potential case).
E. Pratia putation sudden e is can cause rene ali one rest ode (one potential case).
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MICHAEL S. WEBSTER
Executive Director
Southern California Public Power Authority
*The Board will participate in the Annual Conference beginning at 8AM in the Academy 1 Room and will meet to discuss the business indicated above in the Sunset B Room at 11:15 AM.
BOARD AGENDA COVER v. 4/11/2019
• Minutes of the Board of Directors
• March 21, 2019
• Monthly Investment Report
• February 2019
" Resolution 2019-025: Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with Cohen Ventures, Inc., dba Energy Solutions, ("Energy Solutions"). • [Pulled]
• Resolution 2019-027: Approval of the Third Amendment to the Master Professional Services Agreement between SCPPA and Cooper Compliance Corporation, for consulting services for NERC compliance, software, and training.
Resolution 2019-028: Approval of Request by Pasadena for Withdrawal from its Project Stabilization Fund account.
• Resolution 2019-029: Approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Operation and Maintenance Agreement Between SCCA and EthosEnergy Power Operations (West), LLC, for the Apex Generation Station (Project Vote)
• Resolution 2019-030: Approval of Professional Services Agreement with KTY Engineering for consulting services for development of a feed-in tariff. [Pulled - No action taken] Moved By: Tom Miller Seconded By: Reiko Kerr
Unanimously Approved
Mr. Webster requested the Resource and Program Development Reports be taken out of order to accommodate guests.
STAFF REPORT
2. Resource and Program Development Reports
Mr. Quan introduced Mr. Jim Compton and Mr. David Alexander to discuss Cybersecurity. Mr. Alexander and Mr. Compton presented the RFP which was discussed in the Working Group Meeting. The cybersecurity RFP process was discussed.
Cybersecurity Process:
• RFP issued on February 8, 2019
• RFP closed on March 11, 2019
• Evaluations completed March 18, 2019
• 11 cybersecurity services grouped among 3 categories
• SCPPA received 34 proposals, 4 rejected due to being non-responsive • Scoring Criteria:
• 30% of the total grade comprises of content, structure • 70% of the remaining grade revolves on capabilities in cybersecurity services • 3 vendors selected for this initial round of approval Mr. Alexander and Mr. Compton discussed the three vendors that were selected based on a comprehensive matrix of criteria. Archer, Drago, and Ardent were presented to the Board for consideration.
Mr. Morillo noted that two of the agreements had last-minute changes that were reflected in the packets. Mr.
Hashimi clarified that the corrections included cost of travel.
After noting the significance of cybersecurity, Mr. Wright moved to approve. Questions were raised by Board members Lee and Somoano and were answered by presenters.
Mr. Wright moved to approve Resolutions, as follows:
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Resolution 2019-031: Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with Ardent Cyber Solutions, LLC to provide Cybersecurity Services to SCPPA Member Agencies.
Resolution 2019-032: Approval of a Master Agreement with Archer Utility Solutions, LLC to provide Cybersecurity Services to SCPPA Member Agencies.
Resolution 2019-033: Approval of a Master Professional Services Agreement with Dragos, Inc. to provide Cybersecurity Services to SCPPA Member Agencies.
Moved By: Dave Wright Seconded By: Eric Klinkner
Unanimously Approved
3. Executive Director's Report
Mr. Webster then gave the Executive Director's report. He mentioned that CFO candidates were being reviewed.
Mr. Webster addressed an issue which was raised by Riverside. He referred the Board to Norton Rose Fulbright's memorandum, in the packet.
STAFF REPORTS, CONTINUED
4. Asset Management and Special Projects: Director's Report Ms. Ellis presented the MPP Operations Report for 03-2019. She also presented the Palo Verde Status Report for 04-2019. Ms. Ellis then addressed Project Budgets. She directed the Board to the handout in their packets. Project budget is up 3% from last year. Palo Verde is down 2% year-over-year. Ms. Ellis addressed each of the projects and their various states of increase and decrease.
Ms. Ellis invited questions from the Board. Mr. Somoano and Mr. Webster asked follow-up questions, which were addressed by Ms. Ellis.
Mr. Bell then presented the AdG Budget, which has been reviewed twice. A Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2019 after which time an official recommendation will be made to the Board. Mr.
Webster directed the Board's attention to the budget, which was included in their packets. Overall, there is minimal change.
Mr. Bell mentioned that there are 18 budgeted positions, same as last year. He also mentioned that Mr.
Beatty's former position was budgeted for half the year and mentioned salary increase, which is minimal. He mentioned that the L&R budget is increasing, due to travel and meeting costs.
Mr. Bell invited questions from the Board. Mr. Robledo confirmed the amount of the overall budget. Mr.
Somoano suggested Mr. Beatty's former position be budgeted for the entire year. That issue was deferred to the Finance Committee for its recommendation.
After a brief discussion, the Board turned its attention to L&R.
5. Government Affairs: Director's Report
Ms. DeRivi presented on Government Affairs, focusing on the Governor's Strike Team. Wildfires are going to be a very big issue. She mentioned that at the next scheduled Board meeting, there will be limited time due to the SCPPA Annual Conference, but she will do her best to update the Board on wildfire matters.
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SB901 has a July 12 deadline, Every single utility will need to have a wildfire mitigation plan, which must be reviewed by a third party. Ms. DeRivi mentioned that we are looking into independent wildfire mitigation plans and that we possibly will be getting an expert from Australia.
Mr. Robledo suggested LA County Fire; however, the requirement states that it must be a third party. Mr.
Wright addressed the disparity of payment between Southern California and Northern California. He emphasized the desire to see a stronger push for not charging our people for the risk of Northern California.
Mr. Wright expressed a desire for a separate line item on the bill, not included in rates. Ms. DeRivi said one of the requests made is to actually put lines on a map to show where the wildfire threats are. Ms. Kerr asked about greenhouse funds; however, Ms. Mmagu said the reason is pet projects.
Mr. Blair has been attending Calfire meetings. They are discussing vegetation management. On of the big pain points is that no one in the state can determine who should be regulating what. PG&E has been at these meetings. The Governor wants to get something going by July 12. 901 Commission: July 1 due date.
: Legislation -July 12 deadle.
Brief conversation ensued. At 9:33am, the Board went into closed session.
6. Closed Session
Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 3:24 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
David H. Wright
Secretary
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