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 24, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 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. 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 24, 2023 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23975, 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 24, 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. COMMUNICATIONS 2 Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts 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 April 10, 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: 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. City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 24, 2023 4 Urgent turbine repairs of Riverside Energy Resource Center Unit No. 1 update Attachments: Report Presentation 5 Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulations and treatment approach update Attachments: Report Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 6 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 7 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of Board of Public Utilities GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 8 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update 9 Electric and Water Consultant and Contractor Panel updates as of February 2023 Attachments: Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Panel Chart Electric Contractors Panel Report Electric Contractors Panel Chart Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Chart 10 Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through December 31, 2022 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of February 28, 2023 Attachments: Report 11 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval for February 2023 Attachments: Report 12 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 13 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 24, 2023 ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 8, 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 5