Hybrid Meeting - See Agenda  
for Participation Information  
City of Santa Rosa  
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT  
JUNE 16, 2022  
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE  
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF  
SONOMA, THE BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS  
MEETING EITHER VIA ZOOM WEBINAR OR IN-PERSON, SOCIALLY  
DISTANCED, IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE.  
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY  
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA  
ROSA AVENUE (SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASK REQUIREMENTS WILL  
BE OBSERVED), OR VISITING  
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THE MEETING CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON COMCAST CHANNEL 28,  
AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99, AND AT  
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The public attending in person or accessing the meeting through the  
Zoom link will be able to provide public comment on agenda items at the  
time an agenda item is discussed during the Board of Public Utilities  
Meeting.  
Public Comment may also be submitted via e-mail at  
bpu-comment@srcity.org  
or recorded voice message at 707-543-4224.  
Deadlines and additional instruction for public comment are set forth  
below. If you have any questions regarding this meeting, please contact  
Roberta Atha at ratha@srcity.org.  
1:30 PM - HYBRID VIA IN-PERSON AND ZOOM  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
2. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS  
3. STUDY SESSION - NONE.  
4. MINUTES APPROVAL  
4.1  
May 19, 2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes.  
May 19, 2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes  
Attachments:  
5. STAFF BRIEFINGS  
5.1  
5.2  
WATER SUPPLY UPDATE  
Staff will update the Board on water supply issues. The Board may  
discuss this item and give direction to staff.  
Presentation (added 6/15/22)  
Attachments:  
2021 DRINKING WATER QUALITY REPORT UPDATE  
Staff will provide an overview of Santa Rosa’s 2021 water quality  
report, including drinking water regulatory requirements and water  
quality results. The Board may discuss this item and give direction to  
staff.  
Presentation (added 6/15/22)  
Attachments:  
6. CONSENT ITEMS  
6.1  
MOTION - FEDERALIZED PURCHASE ORDER APPROVAL FOR  
BACKUP GENERATORS AT WATER AND WASTEWATER  
FACILITIES  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Transportation and  
Public Works Department, the Water Department, and the Finance  
Department that the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, approve a  
Federalized Purchase Order with Peterson Power Systems, Inc., of San  
Leandro, California, for the purchase of eighteen (18) Backup  
Generators for Water and Wastewater Facilities in the amount not to  
exceed $1,575,710.00.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1_Quote  
Attachment 2_Map and Addresses  
Attachment 3_PO Terms-Conditions  
Attachment 4_Federal Provisions  
7. REPORT ITEMS  
7.1  
REPORT - FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN SANTA ROSA  
WATER AND THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD  
AND AUTHORIZING AND DESIGNATING REPRESENTATIVES FOR  
THE ASSISTANCE REQUEST (AR) 5705 SANTA ROSA - PROP 1  
CONSOLIDATION PROJECT  
BACKGROUND: Santa Rosa Water will be applying to the State Water  
Resources Control Board for funding for the AR 5705 Santa Rosa -  
Prop 1 Water Consolidation Project (Project) to provide potable water to  
seven mobile home parks and 27 duplex units within or in the vicinity of  
the city not currently connected to City water that have existing  
groundwater sources that exceed the State maximum contaminant  
levels of arsenic along with other contaminants. The State requires  
approval from the governing board of the consolidating agency, in this  
case Santa Rosa Water, to carry out the project, enter into a funding  
agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board, and accept  
and expend State funds for the Project.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by Santa Rosa Water that the  
Board of Public Utilities, by resolution, authorize Santa Rosa Water to  
carry out the AR 5705 Santa Rosa - Prop 1 Consolidation Project, and  
authorize the Director of Santa Rosa Water, or designee, to enter into a  
Funding Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board and  
accept and expend State funds for the Project.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1_Project Location Map  
Resolution  
Exhibit A_Project Location Map  
BPU Resolution No. 1296  
Presentation (added 6/15/22)  
7.2  
REPORT - CONTRACT AWARD - DELTA POND DIFFUSER  
MAINTENANCE, CONTRACT NO. C02200  
BACKGROUND: The Delta Pond Diffuser Maintenance project consists  
of removing approximately 300 cubic yards of sediment that has settled  
around the Delta Diffuser, the City’s outfall from Delta Pond. The Delta  
Diffuser consists of eleven 24-inch duck bill valves submerged in Santa  
Rosa Creek. Two turbidity containment curtains will be installed around  
the dredging area. The dredged material will be decanted in a  
designated soil handling area prior to being hauled off-site to an  
approved location.  
RECOMMENDATION: This agenda item will be brought forth in  
accordance with Resolution No. 900 for expedited construction contract  
awards. The recommendation to award construction contract Delta  
Pond Diffuser Maintenance, Contract No. C02200 will be provided as a  
Report Item presented on June 16, 2022. Due to the current potential  
risk exposure to the Santa Rosa Regional Water Reuse System and in  
order to complete the project by the regulatory prescribed deadline of  
October 31, 2022, staff has determined the need to award the project  
June 16, 2022.  
Project bids will be submitted to the City June 14, 2022, and an updated  
staff report with bidder information will be furnished to the Board of  
Public Utilities on June 15, 2022.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1_Location Map  
Attachment 2_BPU Resolution No. 900  
Resolution  
7.3  
REPORT - MATERIALS TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE  
CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND VERILY LIFE SCIENCES FOR  
SARS-COV-2 TESTING IN WASTEWATER AT THE LAGUNA  
TREATMENT PLANT  
BACKGROUND: Staff will present a Material Transfer Agreement  
between the City of Santa Rosa (City) and Verily Life Sciences (Verily)  
to study SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) in wastewater. Verily is a research  
analytics firm and is coordinating a nationwide study of COVID-19 in  
wastewater from treatment plants that serve a population of more than  
50,000 people. Under this agreement, the City will provide Verily three  
samples of wastewater per week for one year and Verily will provide the  
sample bottles, sample kits, pay all the shipping costs and pay the City  
$200 for each sample received.  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Water Department that  
the Board of Public Utilities, by motion, authorize the Chair to sign the  
Materials Transfer Agreement with Verily Life Sciences for SARS-CoV-2  
testing in wastewater at the Laguna Treatment Plant.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1_Draft Agreement  
Presentation (added 6/15/22)  
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA MATTERS  
Public Comment may be submitted via e-mail or recorded voice message.  
Live Public Comment: Members of the public can provide comment on an  
agenda item in-person from the Council Chamber, by accessing the meeting  
through the Zoom link, or by dial-in at the time an agenda item is discussed  
during the Board of Public Utilities Meeting. Go to  
https://srcity.org/virtualparticipation for more information.  
Advance Public Comment:  
E-mail Public Comment: To submit an e-mailed public comment to the Board  
of Public Utilities, please send to: bpu-comment@srcity.org by 5:00 p.m.,  
Wednesday, June 15. Identify in the subject line of your e-mail the agenda  
item number(s) on which you wish to comment, provide your name in the body  
of the e-mail and your comment. These comments will be e-mailed to all  
Board Members, will be posted to the agenda documents on-line, and be  
made part of the archive packet.  
Recorded Voice Message Public Comment: To submit a voice message  
public comment, please call 707-543-4224 by 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, June  
15. State your name, the agenda item number(s) on which you wish to  
comment, and your comment. Recordings will be limited to 3 minutes.  
Recorded comments may be played at the time that the agenda item is  
discussed during the Board Meeting.  
Recorded public comments on public hearing items may be played at the time  
when the hearing is opened.  
9. REFERRALS - NONE.  
10. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (AND POSSIBLE BOARD DISCUSSION)  
10.1  
AB 2142 (GABRIEL) LETTER OF SUPPORT - Provided for information.  
AB 2142_Letter of Support  
Attachments:  
11. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS  
12. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS  
13. DIRECTORS REPORTS  
14. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING  
The Board of Public Utilities encourages public comments regarding the above items. If you are unable to attend this meeting,  
please feel free to call the Water Department at 543-4200 or forward written comments to the City of Santa Rosa, Water  
Department, 35 Stony Point Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. All comments will be forwarded to the Board at the meeting.  
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits,  
facilities, programs or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City  
program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the Secretary at  
(707) 543-4266 (TTY Relay at 711) or ratha@srcity.org. Requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible, but no  
later than two business days before the scheduled meeting. Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at  
http://srcity.org.