Board of Public Utilities

City of Riverside Public Utilities Administrative Office 3750 University Ave. 3 Fl. Board of Public Utilities Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 826-2135 Agenda Meeting Date: Monday, April 25, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com 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). City of Riverside Page 1 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 25, 2022 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. ****** 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. ******* 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 at www.RiversideCa.gov/meeting. City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 25, 2022 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 via telephone 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. COMMUNICATIONS 2 Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts 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. 3 Minutes of April 11, 2022 Attachments: Minutes City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 25, 2022 4 A Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California (1) Adopting Revised Electric and Water Rules 6, “Meter Investigations and Adjustments of Bills," Water Rule 17, "Disputed Bill Appeal Process", and Electric Rule 21, "Disputed Bill Appeal Process"; (2) making finding of fact; and (3) recommending City Council approval thereof Attachments: Report Resolution Electric Rule 21 redlined and clean Electric Rule 6 redlined and clean Water Rule 6 redlined and clean Water Rule 17 redlined and clean Presentation 5 Recommend City Council approve increases of Sharing Households Assist Riverside’s Energy Program’s Electric Monthly Credit to $16.00 and Water Monthly Credit to $3.25 and update income guidelines of program from 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines to 250 percent Attachments: Report Presentation 6 First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Kana Subsurface Engineering, Inc., for $25,156.34, for not to exceed contract amount of $75,156.34, from Public Utilities Professional Services Electric and Water Accounts for underground locating subsurface facilities through October 31, through December 14, 2021 Attachments: Report First Amendment to Agreement Interim Agreement RPU Board Report 12/13/21 City Council Report 12/14/21 Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 25, 2022 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. 7 Recommend City Council approve Commercial Lease Agreement with Everytable, PBC, for Mission Square Office Building Suite 100 for approximately $224,808 in revenue for five-year term with two five-year extension options - 3750 University Avenue Attachments: Report Lease Agreement Presentation 8 Procurement Methods and Processes presented by Finance Department Purchasing Division Attachments: Report Presentation 9 Electric and Water credit ratings update Attachments: Report Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 10 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 11 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of Board of Public Utilities GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 12 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 25, 2022 13 Electric and Water Contractor/Consultants Panel Updates - February 2022 Attachments: Electric Consultants Panel Report Electric Consultants Panel Electric Contractors Panel Report Electric Contractors Panel Water Contractor Panel Report Water Contractor's Panel 14 Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through February 2022 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies through February 2022 Attachments: Report 15 Southern California Public Power Authority agendas and minutes Attachments: 03-17-22 Agenda 01-13-22 Minutes 01-20-22 Minutes 02-17-22 Minutes 16 Upcoming Board and City Council meetings Attachments: Report Master Meeting Calendar 17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 9, 2022 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com ********* Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 25, 2022 City of Riverside Page 7