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, August 8, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, July 27, 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 August 8, 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. 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. City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda August 8, 2022 6:30 P.M. CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL PRESENTATION 1 2022 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) - Public Utilities Learning Lab (PULL) educational program update Attachments: Report Presentation PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 2 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. 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 25, 2022 Attachments: Minutes 4 Excuse absence of Board Member Cherney from July 11, 2022, meeting Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda August 8, 2022 5 Bid RPU-7916 to E. E. Electric, Inc., for $348,754.25 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for Gibraltar Drive Cable Replacement Project - Capital expenditure for Work Order 1910967 for $509,000 including design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs for Gibraltar Drive Cable Replacement Project Attachments: Report Map Bid Award Recommendation Presentation 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. 6 Public Utilities’ Electric and Water Rate Trends Studies update Attachments: Report NewGen Trends Study Carollo Trends Study Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 7 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 8 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of Board of Public Utilities GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 9 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update 10 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - June 30, 2022 Attachments: Report Charts City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda August 8, 2022 11 Customer Engagement Program updates through June 2022 Attachments: Report 12 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval - June 2022 Attachments: Report 13 Power and Water Supply Reports - June 2022 Attachments: Power Supply Report Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3 Chart 4 Chart 5 Water Report Water Charts 14 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for June 2022 Attachments: Electric Open Electric Closed Water Open Water Closed 15 Southern California Public Power Authority agendas and minutes Attachments: 04-13-22 SCPPA Minutes 04-21-22 SCPPA Minutes 05-11-22 SCPPA Minutes 05-19-22 SCPPA Minutes 06-16-22 SCPPA Agenda 07-13-22 SCPPA Agenda 16 Upcoming Board and City Council meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda August 8, 2022 ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 22, 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