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 - Revised Meeting Date: Monday, July 25, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, July 21, 2022 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: July 13, 2022 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 - Revised July 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 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 during the meeting. City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised July 25, 2022 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 Chair or Members 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 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. 3 Minutes of July 11, 2022 Attachments: Revised Minutes Minutes 4 Excuse absence of Board Member Gujral from June 27, 2022, meeting Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised July 25, 2022 5 Excuse absence of Board Member Melendez from June 27, 2022, meeting Attachments: Report 6 Agreement with Micro Motion, Inc., Boulder, Colorado, for $131,202 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account to replace five fuel meters at Springs Power Plant - Work Order 2225714 for $156,722 for Springs Fuel Meters Upgrade Project Attachments: Report Revised Agreement Agreement Single Source Justification Presentation 7 Recommend City Council approve program enhancements and additions to Water Conservation Surcharge programs as a response to California Drought for estimated additional investment of $310,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 for total of $610,000 from Public Utilities Residential and Commercial Water Conservation and Reclamation Fund Accounts including changes to Residential Turf Removal Program to increase funding from $3 per square foot of turf to $5 per square foot of turf for estimated total of $125,000 - Commercial Turf Removal Program to increase funding from $3 per square foot of turf to $5 per square foot of turf for estimated total of $150,000 - New Residential Flow Monitoring Device Program for estimated total of $25,000 - New Residential Hose Bib Program for estimated total of $10,000 - Purchase of soaker hoses for Tree Care Program for estimated total of $10,000 Attachments: Report Presentation 8 Receive and file amendments made by City Council on Water Rule 17 and Electric Rule 21 for Disputed Bill Appeal Processes and Water Rule 6 and Electric Rule 6 for Meter Investigations and Adjustments of Bills Attachments: Report Resolution 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 Customer appeal of Public Utilities Department determination of findings respective of electric billing dispute for electric service billed on April 28, 2022 for 6635 Navel City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised July 25, 2022 Court - Staff recommends denial of appeal and uphold Public Utilities Department finding that billing was calculated accurately Attachments: Report June 9, 2022 Summary June 14, 2022 Email June 16, 2022 Mailed correspondence Presentation 10 San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District presentation regarding sustainability efforts across Upper Santa Ana River Watershed Attachments: Report Innovative Solutions for Water and Habitat Presentation 11 Recommend City Council approve joining Upper Santa Ana River Watershed Infrastructure Financing Authority through execution of Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement - Designate director and alternate to represent Riverside Public Utilities on governing board of Upper Santa Ana River Watershed Infrastructure Financing Authority - Expenditure not to exceed $270,000 from Public Utilities Professional Services Account to fund Riverside’s portion for submittal of funding application and Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act loan package to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for regional suite of infrastructure projects Attachments: Report Joint Powers Agreement Presentation 12 Toyon Road and Holly Lane Water Main Replacement Project - Work Order 2111679 for $1,392,000 from Public Utilities Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs Attachments: Report Map Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 13 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of Board of Public Utilities 14 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised July 25, 2022 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 15 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update 16 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultants Panel updates - May 2022 Attachments: Electric Contractor Report Electric Contractor Charts Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Charts Water Contractor Report Water Contractor Charts 17 Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through May 2022 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies through May 2022 Attachments: Report 18 Upcoming Board and City Council meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 19 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 8, 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