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, October 24, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, October 12, 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 October 24, 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 while the meeting is in session. City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 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 CALL 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. 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. 2 Minutes of September 26, 2022 Attachments: Minutes City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2022 3 Public Utilities Electric 2023 Annual Resource Adequacy Plan filing with California Independent System Operator (CAISO) in compliance with Section 40 of its tariff with anticipated expenditures for procurement of Resource Adequacy capacity pursuant to 2023 Annual Resource Adequacy Plan of $42,469,000 in Year 1 and $36,291,000 in Year 2 from Power Resources Account Attachments: Report Resource Adequacy Plan Resolution 23617 Presentation 4 Fiscal Year 2021-22 Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) semi-annual expenditure report - Recommend City Council receive Fiscal Year 2021-22 SCPPA semi-annual expenditure report Attachments: Report Presentation 5 Recommend City Council adopt Water Utility Reimbursement Resolution to provide optional use of future bond funds for capital financing requirements for Water Utility’s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Attachments: Report Resolution Presentation 6 Request for Proposal 2159 Expenditure of $3,000,000 from Water-Production and Operation Professional Services Account for water quality laboratory testing and analytical services through June 30, 2025, and two optional one-year extensions for $1,000,000 annually - Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc., for water quality laboratory testing and analytical services for three-year term through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $3,000,000, and two optional one-year extensions for $1,000,000 annually - Ratify emergency Purchase Order 232444 in the amount of $49,500 with Babcock Laboratories, Inc. - Terminate Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC, from RFP 2159 for unsatisfactory laboratory testing and analytical services Attachments: Report Agreement - Babcock Laboratories, Inc. Award Recommendation Purchase Order 232444 Agreement - Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2022 7 Request for Proposal 2212 Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., Irwindale, for $213,200.42 from Water Operations Professional Services Account and $53,300.10 from Electric Operations Professional Services Account for $266,500.52 annually for General Landscape Maintenance Services for various Public Utilities properties for two-year term through June 30, 2024, for total amount of $533,001.04 with three optional one-year term extensions Attachments: Report Agreement RFP Award Recommendation Presentation 8 Recommend City Council adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of grant application to Department of Water Resources Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program for Riverside Public Utilities’ Riverside Habitat, Parks, and Water Project for estimated amount of $25 million and authorize acceptance of amount awarded Attachments: Report Figure 1 - West Branch Resolution 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. 9 Recommend City Council approve Funds-in Agreement (FIA) - Nonfederal Sponsor with United States Department of Energy facility contractor, Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC, Manager and Operator of National Renewable Energy Laboratory for $8,182,790 from Public Benefits Undesignated Reserves (511 Fund) for development of Riverside Accelerating Clean Energy by 2040 (RACE/2040) Study for two-year period - Authorize 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $818,310, for any additional service hours to support project completion for total contract not-to-exceed $9,001,100 City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2022 Attachments: Report Agreement DOE Letter Presentation Presentation - NREL 10 Recommend City Council approve City’s Financing Team for transactions and authorization of Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer or any duly authorized designee to pay costs of such firms in connection with interest rate reset and tender, purchase and remarketing of 2011A Bonds from City’s Water Fund and costs of firms in connection with new money issuance of 2022A Water Revenue Bonds from bond proceeds - Conduct a public hearing to consider issuance of new money 2022A Water Revenue Bonds in amount not-to-exceed $70 million - Adopt a resolution authorizing issuance of 2022A Water Revenue Bonds in aggregate principal amount not to exceed $70 million - Adopt a resolution authorizing certain actions related to an unscheduled mandatory tender, interest rate mode conversion and remarketing of previously authorized and currently outstanding 2011A Bonds including approval of Reimbursement Agreement and Fee Letter with PNC Bank, National Association and Remarketing Statement for 2011A Bonds - Upon closing of 2022A Water Revenue Bonds, authorize the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, or designee, to make necessary budget adjustments and/or appropriations to properly record refunding and financing expenses in accordance with governmental accounting standards Attachments: Report Eleventh Supplemental Resolution (2022A) Bond Purchase Agreement Preliminary Official Statement Continuing Disclosure Certificate Resolution Riverside 2011A Remarketing Agreement Amended and Restated Continuing Disclosure Certificate Riverside 2011A Bonds (2022 Remarketing) 4870-6068-6903_1 Reimbursement Agreement Fee Letter Remarketing Statement Presentation City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2022 11 Transportation Electrification update - Recommend City Council approve increase to rebate amount for Residential Used Electric Vehicle Rebate from $500 to $1,000, and increase additional rebate amount for SHARE customers from $1,000 to $1,500 and change Non-Residential/Multifamily Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate to Public Access EV Charger Rebates program, using existing funds in account for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Attachments: Report Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 12 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 13 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of Board of Public Utilities GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 14 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update 15 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - August 31, 2022 Attachments: Report Charts 16 Customer Engagement Program updates through August 2022 Attachments: Report 17 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultants Panel updates - August 2022 Attachments: Electric Contractor Panel Electric Contractor Panel Report Electric Consultant Panel Report Electric Consultant Panel Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor's Panel (Paving) 18 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval - August 2022 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 7 Board of Public Utilities Agenda October 24, 2022 19 Water and Power Supply Reports - August 2022 Attachments: Water Report Water Charts Power Report Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3 Chart 4 Chart 5 20 Upcoming Board and City Council meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 21 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 14, 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 8