Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · May 8, 2023
Agenda
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, May 8, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, April 26, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
TRUJILLO WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETINGS
2 Trujillo Water Company Shareholders Agenda and Meeting
Attachments: Shareholder Meeting Agenda
3 Trujillo Water Company Directors Organizational Agenda and Meeting
Attachments: Directors Meeting Agenda
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.
4 Minutes of April 24, 2023
Attachments: Minutes
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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 Board of Public Utilities Ad Hoc Committee report on Public Utilities Department and
City fiscal policies related to use of bond financing for internal staff labor used to
design, construct, and administer capital projects
Attachments: Report
Presentation
6 State drought and emergency drought regulations update
Attachments: Report
Total Production Report
SWRCB Letter
Presentation
7 Award construction contract for Bid RPU-7975 to Canyon Springs Enterprises, Inc.,
Temecula, in the amount of $3,244,651 with 10 percent change order authority of
$324,465 for Gage 29-2R Groundwater Well Replacement Project (Phase II) -
Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2221273 in the amount of $4,122,000
from Public Utilities’ Potable/Irrigation Well Replacement Account to include design,
construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection and
construction change order authority costs for Gage 29-2R Groundwater Well
Replacement Project (Phase II)
Attachments: Report
Map
Award Recommendation
Presentation
8 Recommend City Council approve proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget
amendments including increase in expenditures of $4,449,943 from Electric 510
Fund; $12,400 from Electric 511 Public Benefit Fund; $1,146,092 from Water 520
Fund; and $1,060 Water Conservation 521 Fund
Attachments: Report
Budget Summary Tables
Budget Adjustments
Presentation
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9 Proposed adjustments to Electric Rule Appendix A Electric Fees and Charges
Schedule and Water Rule Appendix A Water Fees and Charges - A Resolution of
the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California (1) adopting revised
Electric Fees and Charges Schedule (Appendix A), Electric Rule 22, Water Fees
and Charges Schedule (Appendix A), Water Rule 8, Water Rule 10, Water Rule 11,
Water Rule 13, Water Rule 14, Water Rule 16, Water Schedule WA-2, and Water
Schedule WA-5; (2) making findings of fact; and (3) recommending City Council
approval thereof - Waive further reading
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Electric and Water Fee Schedule
Presentation
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
10 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members
and/or staff
11 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of
Board of Public Utilities
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
12 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update
13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of March 31, 2023
Attachments: Report
Charts
14 Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through January 31,
2023 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of March 31, 2023
Attachments: Report
15 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders
Summary Reports for March 2023
Attachments: Electric Open
Electric Closed
Water Open
Water Closed
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16 Customer Engagement Program updates through March 2023
Attachments: Report
17 Water Supply Report - March 2023
Attachments: Water Report
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18 Southern California Public Power Authority agendas and minutes
Attachments: 01-19-2023 SCPPA Minutes Revised
02-16-2023 SCPPA Minutes Revised
03-16-2023 SCPPA Agenda
03-16-2023 SCCPA Agenda Special Meeting
19 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings
20 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Acronyms
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting
is scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2023
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
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