NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF ALAMEDA PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
Alameda Municipal Power Service Center
2000 Grand Street, Conference Room A/B
(Corner of Clement Avenue)
Alameda, CA 94501
Monday, June 12, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
The agenda was revised on June 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. to indicate that the planned ceremonial dinner (Item No. 11) has been canceled.
Notice: Members of the public can attend and comment in-person, follow the meeting via web (https://bit.ly/430t4vw) and teleconference (+1 510-358-3865 Conference ID: 834 798 337#) and address the Public Utilities Board during the meeting via email (pub@alamedamp.com) or via live comments during the web/teleconference. For those participating via the web application, attendees can use the raise hand icon to indicate they are requesting the opportunity to make live comments. For those attendees who are calling in via telephone only, the Clerk will advise them when to unmute themselves. Comments submitted during the meeting will be read into the record (subject to speaker time limits). Comments submitted prior to the meeting will be included in the meeting record. Comments submitted through the Microsoft Teams meeting chat window will not be monitored. Any requests for reasonable accommodations from individuals with disabilities should be made by contacting Alameda Municipal Power at wise@alamedamp.com.
The Board may take action on any item listed on the agenda.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NONAGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
Members of the public are invited to address the Board on any subject related to the activities of Alameda Municipal Power not otherwise appearing on the Agenda.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted, approved or adopted by one motion unless a request for removal for discussion or explanation is received from the Board or a member of the public.
4.I.
A1. Minutes of the May 9, 2023, Special Meeting of the City of Alameda Public Utilities Board
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4.II.
A2. Minutes of the May 15, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City of Alameda Public Utilities Board
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4.III.
4.IV.
4.V.
4.VI.
E. Adopt a Resolution Approving an Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024 and Delegate Investment Authority per the Investment Policy to the General Manager of Alameda Municipal Power, or the General Manager’s Designee
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4.VII.
F. Adopt a Resolution Approving a Budget Policy for Alameda Municipal Power with an Effective Date of July 1, 2024
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4.VIII.
G. By Motion, Authorize the General Manager to Enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Maze & Associates for Audit Services for Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 in the Amounts of $44,740 and $46,977, Respectively, Plus a 5 Percent Contingency of $4,546, for a Total of $96,303, for an Initial Two-Year Term with an Option for Three Additional One-Year Extensions Through the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2027, for a Total Five-Year Expenditure Not to Exceed $259,578
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4.IX.
H. By Motion, Authorize the General Manager to Extend a Professional Services Agreement with US Bank in the Amount of $2,000 Per Month for an Additional Term of Seven Years to Renew Banking Services Through June 30, 2030, for a Total Cost of $168,000
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4.X.
I. By Motion, Authorize the General Manager to Issue Purchase Orders for the Fiscal Year 2024 Information Technology Annual Licensing and Maintenance for Harris Cayenta and Microsoft Office 365 for a Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $134,194.62
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4.XI.
J. By Motion, Authorize the General Manager to Enter a Three-Year Agreement with ePlus Technology for the Purchase and Installation Services of an Enterprise Backup, Recovery, and Security Solution for a Total Cost Not-To-Exceed $110,151
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4.XII.
K. By Motion, Authorize the General Manager to Purchase One Cable Truck in an Amount Not to Exceed $260,000 from Altec Industries, Inc.
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4.XIII.
L. By Resolution, Recommend that the City Council Adopt a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Alameda and the International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 for the Period Commencing July 1, 2022, and Ending June 30, 2025
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4.XIV.
M. By Resolution, Commend Commissioner Laura Giuntini for Her Eight-Year Tenure and Distinguished Service to the Public Utilities Board
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AGENDA ITEMS
5.I.
A. By Resolution, Establish the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, Including Delegating Authority for Implementing and Managing the Budget to the General Manager of Alameda Municipal Power or Designee. Or, In the Event That the Public Utilities Board Elects to Postpone Adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget, Adopt an Emergency Spending Authorization
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5.II.
B. By Motion, Authorize Payment to Northern California Power Agency for the Geothermal Project Budget Augmentation Requests for Fiscal Year 2023 in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $850,000
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GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
6.I.
7.
COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
8.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
9.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - NON AGENDA (PUBLIC COMMENT)
Members of the public are invited to address the Board on any subject related to the activities of Alameda Municipal Power not otherwise appearing on the Agenda.
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ADJOURNMENT
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11. CEREMONIAL DINNER (Cancelled)
Please Note: The Ceremonial Dinner has been cancelled for 6/12/23.
- Each member of the public who wishes to speak is afforded up to 5 minutes per agenda item, which may be increased or limited by the presiding officer.
- Sign language interpreters will be available on request. Please contact Hayley Wise at 748-3908 or 522-7538 (TDD number) or email at least 72 hours before the meeting to request an interpreter.
- Accessible seating for persons with disability (including those using wheelchairs) is available.
- Minutes of the meeting are available in enlarged print.
- Audiotapes of the meeting are available upon request.
- Please contact Hayley Wise at 748-3908 or 522-7538 (TDD number) or email at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to request agenda materials in an alternative format, or any other reasonable accommodation that may be necessary to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the meeting.
Documents related to this agenda are available for public inspection and copying at Alameda Municipal Power’s Service Center – 2000 Grand Street during office hours.
Know Your Rights Under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public.
Commissions, boards, councils and other agencies of the City of Alameda exist to conduct the citizen of Alameda’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review.
For more information on your rights under the sunshine ordinance or to report a violation of the ordinance, contact the Open Government Commission:
- 2263 Santa Clara Avenue
Room 380
Alameda, CA, 94501 - Phone: 510-747-4800
- Fax: 510-865-4048
- Email City Clerk Lara Weisiger
In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that other attendees may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals.
[Section 2-91.13 (d) - Sunshine Ordinance]