Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · April 11, 2022
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administrative Office
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.
Board of Public Utilities Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-2135
Agenda - Revised
Meeting Date: Monday, April 11, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Friday, April 8, 2022 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA
View Virtual Meeting at
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or
www.WatchRiverside.com
Originally Published: March 30, 2022
Revised Item No. 10 - Added Attachments
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.
The Board of Public Utilities will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting.
Face coverings are strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status.
To participate virtually, two options are available:
TO PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:
Call (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265
Press star 9 (*9) to request to speak.
Individuals in the queue will be prompted press star 6 (*6) to unmute and speak.
TO PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM:
Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265
Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak.
An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak.
Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Please follow along with the meeting via www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting, RiversideTV
cable channels, or City social media live feeds to ensure you call in at the
appropriate time for your item(s).
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Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the
jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities can be submitted by eComment at
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting.
Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov.
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Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23618,
members of all Boards and Commissions and the public are reminded that they must
preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, members of all
Boards and Commissions, as well as the public participants are advised that any
delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City
Council, Boards and commissions, or their presiding officer constitutes a violation of
these rules.
The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a respectful workplace that requires
all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and
inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that
provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public
they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community
feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion
associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that
all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional,
and respectful public environment.
The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment,
discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance
policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new
harassment and discrimination laws.
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LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the hearing impaired--please see City
Clerk. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the
public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative
formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or
accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the
City's ADA Coordinator at 951-826-5427 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible.
TTY users call 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay services (TRS).
Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available for public
inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, at www.riversideca.gov/meeting, and in the
binder located near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber while the meeting is in
session.
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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 Board.
6:30 P.M.
CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities,
you are invited to participate in person or call at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting
ID: 926 9699 1265. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the
queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak.
To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265,
select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will
prompt you to "unmute" and speak.
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.
2 Minutes of March 14, 2022
Attachments: Minutes
3 Board of Public Utilities standing committee assignments - Recommend City Council
appoint Board of Public Utilities members as representatives to outside organization
committees
Attachments: Report
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4 Award Bid SUB-858A with OneSource Distributors, LLC, Riverside, for $364,340
from Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account for 69kV disconnect switches for
Freeman Substation
Attachments: Report
Map
Presentation
5 First Amendment to Professional Services Agreements with Calgon Carbon
Corporation and Carbon Activated Corporation for Granular Activated Carbon
Testing through December 31, 2022
Attachments: Report
Agreement - Calgon Carbon
Agreement - Carbon Activated
Presentation
6 Change order authority increase for Fiscal Year 2021/22 Commercial Lease
Agreement with Ronald L. and Kathryn K. Judd for $7,536 from Public Utilities
Account for Clearwater Generation Facility shop and office space -1700 Railroad
Street Corona
Attachments: Report
Second Exercise of Option
First Exercise of Option
Agreement
Presentation
7 Approve 2022 annual interest rate of 0.10 percent to be paid on customer deposits,
as provided by Riverside Public Utilities’ Electric and Water Rules
Attachments: Report
Presentation
8 Recommend City Council receive Southern California Public Power Authority
semi-annual expenditures report for July through December 2021
Attachments: Report
Presentation
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
This portion of the Board of Public Utilities Agenda is for all matters where staff and
public participation is anticipated. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Via phone:
press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. Via
Zoom: select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will
prompt you to "unmute" and speak.
9 Riverside Public Utilities Safety Program update and provide timeframe to receive
regular updates - Renew support for Safety Program
Attachments: Report
Presentation
10 Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities Department proposed
budget for Fiscal Years 2022/23 and 2023/24
Attachments: Report
Presentation
Added: Electric Preliminary Budget 2022_2024
Added: Water Preliminary Budget 2022_2024
Added: FY 22/23 and 23/24 5-Year CIP Summary
Added: Presentation to BEC
11 Recommend City Council adopt proposed resolution to establish a services priority
policy for lower-income developments in accordance with Senate Bill 1087
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Presentation
CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Public Utilities may adjourn to the below listed Closed Session at their
convenience during this Board of Public Utilities meeting.
12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Black & Decker (U.S), Inc., et
al., LACSC Case No. BC 410878
Attachments: Report
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
13 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion
14 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members
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and/or staff
15 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of
Board of Public Utilities
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
16 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update
17 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - February 28, 2022
Attachments: Report
Charts
18 Customer Engagement Program updates through February 2022
Attachments: Report
19 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval - February 2022
Attachments: Report
20 Electric and Water Contractor Panel Updates - January 2022
Attachments: Electric Contractor Report
Electric Contractor Charts
Water Contractor Report
Water Contractor Charts
21 Power and Water Supply Reports - February 2022
Attachments: Power Supply Report
Power Chart 1
Power Chart 2
Power Chart 3
Power Chart 4
Power Chart 5
Water Report
Water Charts
22 Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through January 2022
- Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies through January 2022
Attachments: Report
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23 Southern California Public Power Authority agendas and minutes
Attachments: Agenda January 20, 2022
Agenda February 17, 2022
Minutes January 13, 2022
Minutes January 20, 2022
24 Upcoming Board and City Council meetings
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings
Master Meeting Calendar
25 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Acronyms
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting
is scheduled for Monday, April 25, 2022
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
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