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, March 13, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA Live Webcast 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. Face coverings are strongly recommended. For Public Comment virtually, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (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 to speak. VIA ZOOM: Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265 Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please follow along via the telephone or Zoom options above to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). 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. ****** City of Riverside Page 1 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 13, 2023 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. 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 March 13, 2023 6:30 P.M. CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1 Election of Board of Public Utilities Chair and Vice-Chair - Board of Public Utilities Standing Committee assignments Attachments: Report Standing Rules 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 February 27, 2023 Attachments: Minutes 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: City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 13, 2023 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. 4 Municipal Disclosure Responsibilities and Best Practices by Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth Attachments: Report Presentation 5 Board and Commission Attendance Policy - Resolution 23618 Attachments: Report Resolution Presentation 6 Recommend City Council approve Request for Proposal 2241 Agreement with GE Package Power, LLC., Houston, Texas, for $280,563.00 from Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC) Maintenance-Generating Plants Account for turbine blade maintenance - Riverside Energy Resource Center Units 1 and 2 Attachments: Report Award Recommendation Agreement Presentation 7 Recommend City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the extension of the term of a Letter of Credit supporting the Variable Rate Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds, Issue of 2011A and related documents and authorizing other matters relating thereto - Approve form of First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement and Fee Letter relating to Letter of Credit and supplement to Official Statement for 2011A Electric Revenue Bonds for three-year extension term of Letter of Credit on behalf of City - Authorize expenditures for use of PFM Financial Advisors, LLC, as City’s Municipal Advisor, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth as City’s Bond and Disclosure Counsel, and reimburse Bank of America, NA for legal costs associated with transactions Attachments: Report Resolution Letter First Amendment Fee Letter Supplement to Official Statement Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 13, 2023 8 Recommend City Council approve 18 vehicle replacement purchases for Water Field and Operations Divisions in compliance with Purchasing Resolution 23914, Sections 602 (f) & (p), through Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing for estimated amount of $4,814,000, plus interest, with various vendors and subject to availability of budgeted funds Attachments: Report Solicitation Process Agreements Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 9 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 10 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of Board of Public Utilities GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 11 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update 12 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - January 31, 2023 Attachments: Report Charts 13 Customer Engagement Program updates through January 2023 Attachments: Report 14 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 15 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 10, 2023 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 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 6