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, April 10, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, March 29, 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 virtual Public Comment, 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 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 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 April 10, 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 April 10, 2023 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 March 13, 2023 Attachments: Minutes 3 Excuse absence of Board Member Melendez from February 13, 2023, meeting Attachments: Report 4 Excuse absence of Board Member Gujral from February 27, 2023, meeting Attachments: Report 5 Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditures for July through December 2022 Attachments: Report Presentation City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 10, 2023 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 Award Bid SUB-865 to Concept Power Inc., Las Vegas, Nevada, for $78,849.30 from Public Utilities Substation Bus Upgrade Account to furnish flooded battery bank - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2311734 in the amount of $108,000 for design, construction, procurement, testing and commissioning and construction support for Riverside Substation Battery Replacement Project Attachments: Report Map Presentation 7 Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2312723 in the amount of $275,000 from Public Utilities Substation Bus Upgrade Account for design, construction, procurement, testing, commissioning, and construction support to upgrade 66kV bus differential protection system and remove Transformer T4 and Switchgear No. 4 at Plaza Substation Attachments: Report Map Presentation 8 Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2229 with Bay Alarm Company, owned by Balco Holdings, Concord, California, for $188,074, plus 20 percent change order authority of $37,615, for total of $225,689 from Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account for Riverside Transmission Reliability Project Material Yard Surveillance Services for two-year term with three one-year optional extensions - Approve Work Order 2313132 for total capital expenditure of $236,000 for cost tracking related to Riverside Transmission Reliability Project Material Yard Surveillance services as part of Work Order 642975 Attachments: Report Award Recommendation Agreement Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 10, 2023 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 - February 28, 2023 Attachments: Report Charts 13 Public Utilities Safety Program Metrics on Safety Injuries and Training for 2022 Attachments: Report Presentation 14 Customer Engagement Program updates through February 2023 Attachments: Report 15 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval - January 2023 Attachments: Report 16 Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through September 30, 2022 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of January 31, 2023 Attachments: Report 17 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates - January 2023 Attachments: Electric Contractors Panel Report Electric Contractors Panel Charts Electric Consultant Panel Report Electric Consultant Panel Charts Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 10, 2023 18 Power and Water Supply Reports - January and February 2023 Attachments: January Water Report January Water Charts February Water Report February Water Charts January Power Supply Report January Power Supply Charts February Power Supply Report February Power Supply Charts 19 Southern California Public Power Authority agendas and minutes Attachments: 12-15-2022 SCPPA Minutes 01-19-2023 SCPPA Minutes 02-16-2023 SCPPA Agenda 20 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 21 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 24, 2023 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