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, November 14, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, November 2, 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 November 14, 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 November 14, 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. City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 14, 2022 PUBLIC HEARING Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. 2 Conduct a Public Hearing to consider changes to Schedule FIT: Feed-In Tariff Program for Renewable Energy Generation Facilities - Adopt a resolution establishing the changes to Schedule FIT: Feed-In Tariff Program for Renewable Energy Generation Facilities - Recommend City Council adopt a resolution establishing the changes to Schedule FIT: Feed-In Tariff Program for Renewable Energy Generation Facilities and approve Standard Form Feed-In Tariff Purchase Power Agreement and Standard Form Feed-in Tariff Generating Facility Interconnection Agreement - A Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California (1) adopting revised Schedule FIT (Feed-In Tariff for Renewable Energy Generation Facilities); (2) making findings of fact; and (3) recommending City Council approval thereof - Waive further reading Attachments: Report Board Resolution Electric Rate Schedule FIT - Redlined Electric Rate Schedule FIT - Proposed Purchase Power Agreement Generation Interconnection Agreement Notices Presentation 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 October 24, 2022 Attachments: Minutes City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 14, 2022 4 Award Bid RPU-7927 to Virginia Transformer Corporation, Roanoke, Virginia, for $2,986,263 with 10 percent contingency of $298,000 from Public Utilities Substation Transformer Upgrade Capital Account to furnish and deliver two substation power transformers - Capital expenditures for Work Orders (1) 2219619 in amount of $1,995,000 for University Substation Transformer 4 Replacement Project; and (2) 2202776 in amount of $2,500,000 for La Colina Substation Improvement Project including design, construction, equipment purchase, construction support, contract administration, and inspection Attachments: Report Project Site Map Bid Award Recommendation Presentation 5 Approve revised total expenditure of $198,600 for Request for Bid 7900 with Airgas Specialty Products, Inc., Lawrenceville, Georgia, from Springs, Riverside Energy Resource Center, and Clearwater Maintenance-Generating Plants Accounts for annual costs associated with three-year supply of 19 percent aqueous ammonia for Riverside Energy Resource Center, Clearwater, and Springs Power Plants for term ending July 1, 2025 Attachments: Report Bid Award Recommendation Presentation 6 Recommend City Council confirm shareholder proxy authority for voting representatives and alternates - Authorize assignment of shares for each mutual water company owned by City to specified Board of Public Utilities members - Rescind any prior assigned shares owned by City to mutual water companies for individuals not identified in staff report - Delegate authority to any designated representative or alternate to vote City’s shares as City’s proxy at all meetings of respective mutual water companies consistent with City’s adopted policies and strategic plan Attachments: Report Shareholders Meetings City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 14, 2022 7 Approve Work Order 2205705 for total amount of $1,216,000 from Public Utilities Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs for Bingham and Wolfe Avenues Water Main Replacement Project Attachments: Report Map Presentation 8 Approve Work Order 2225902 for $234,000 from Public Utilities Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs for Monteel Place Water Main Replacement Project Attachments: Report Map 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 2022 state energy legislation update Attachments: Report Riverside Public Utilities Energy Bills AB 1279 SB 1020 SB 1158 Presentation 10 Human Resources Department update regarding services and collaboration with Riverside Public Utilities Attachments: Report Service Level Agreement Presentation City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 14, 2022 11 Approve expenditure of $2,652,000 from Water Fund, Water-Production and Operation, Chemical Supplies Account for estimated $884,000 annually for three-year term for granular activated carbon testing services - Recommend City Council award Second Amendment to Professional Services Agreement to Carbon Activated Corporation for granular activated carbon testing services for three-year term through December 31, 2025 Attachments: Report Second Amendment First Amendment Agreement 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 - September 30, 2022 Attachments: Report Charts 16 Power and Water Supply Reports - September 2022 Attachments: Power Supply Report Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3 Chart 4 Chart 5 Water Report Charts 17 Customer Engagement Program updates through September 2022 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 7 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 14, 2022 18 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for September 2022 Attachments: Electric Open Report Electric Closed Report Water Open Report Water Closed Report 19 Southern California Public Power Authority agendas and minutes Attachments: SCPPA Agenda 07-21-2022 SCPPA Agenda 08-18-2022 SCPPA Agenda 09-15-2022 SCPPA Minutes 06-16-2022 SCPPA Minutes 07-13-2022 SCPPA Minutes 07-21-2022 SCPPA Minutes 08-18-2022 20 Upcoming Board and City Council meetings Attachments: Report 21 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 28, 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