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, February 13, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: February 1, 2023 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 February 13, 2023 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 - Revised February 13, 2023 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 January 23, 2023 Attachments: Minutes 3 Holiday Meeting Schedule - Cancel regularly scheduled Board of Public Utilities meetings of March 27, October 9, and December 25, 2023 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised February 13, 2023 4 Recommend City Council approve legal budget for law firm of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth for not-to-exceed $109,050 from Public Utilities Account to defend City in case entitled Pongs v. City of Riverside, a reverse validation lawsuit challenging validity of City-issued municipal bonds Attachments: Report 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. 5 Legal update - Brown Act Requirements for Teleconference Meetings - Assembly Bill 2449 Attachments: Report Presentation 6 Recommend City Council approve Request for Proposal 2230 - Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Cedars Business Services, LLC, Calabasas, for $100,000 annually from Management Services Professional Services Account for Delinquent Debt Collection Agency Services for term through December 31, 2025, with two additional one-year term options Attachments: Revised Report Report Agreement RFP Award Recommendation Presentation Revised Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised February 13, 2023 7 Award Bid RPU-7875 to TransAmerican Power Poles, Inc., Houston, for $213,021 for designing, furnishing, and delivering four galvanized tubular steel transmission structures - Award Bid RPU-7956 to Asplundh Construction, LLC, Buena Park, for $480,000 with additional 10 percent for civil construction contract contingency in the amount of $48,000 for drilled pier installation of four steel transmission structures - RERC-Riverside 69kV Overhead Transmission Line Relocation for Riverside County Office of Education Conference Center - Riverside County Office of Education to fund full cost of project Attachments: Report Map Bid Award Recommendations Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 8 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 9 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of Board of Public Utilities GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 10 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update 11 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - December 31, 2022 Attachments: Report Charts 12 Electric Consultant Panel update - November 2022 Attachments: Report Electric Consultant Charts City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised February 13, 2023 13 Power and Water Supply Reports - December 2022 Attachments: Power Supply Report Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3 Chart 4 Chart 5 Water Report Chart 1 14 Customer Engagement Program updates - December 2022 Attachments: Report 15 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for December 2022 Attachments: Electric Open Electric Closed Water Open Water Closed 16 Southern California Public Power Authority agendas and minutes Attachments: SCPPA Agenda 12-15-22 SCPPA Special Agenda 01-11-23 SCPPA Agenda 01-19-23 SCPPA Minutes 11-17-22 17 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Report 18 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 27, 2023 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised February 13, 2023 ********* 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 7