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, June 26, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, June 14, 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 June 26, 2023 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23976, 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 June 26, 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 June 12, 2023 Attachments: Minutes 3 Excuse absence of Board Member Gujral from May 8, 2023, meeting Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 26, 2023 4 Recommend City Council approve Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Central 91, LP, for $158,000 less title, escrow, and miscellaneous related costs not-to-exceed $10,000 for sale of approximately 20,328 square feet of vacant City-owned land bearing Assessor’s Parcel Number 223-150-009 and formerly known as Magnolia Substation - Southeasterly corner of Central Avenue between northbound exit of State Route 91 Freeway and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AT&SF Railway) Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 5 Recommend City Council declare approximately 852.8 square feet of vacant City-owned land bearing Assessor’s Parcel Number 154-391-011, formerly known as Mitchell Booster Station, as exempt surplus - Authorize Purchase and Sale Agreement with Salvador Garcia and Nancy Garcia Mendez for $4,213 less title, escrow, and miscellaneous related closing costs for not-to-exceed $1,000 - Adopt a Resolution for a portion of the vacant City-owned land, approximately 346.3 square feet, to be converted to public right-of-way for street and sidewalk purposes - Southwestly corner of Misty Ridge Drive and Mitchell Avenue Attachments: Report Agreement Resolution Presentation 6 Recommend City Council adopt a resolution to declare as surplus vacant City-owned canal parcels of approximately 56,999 square feet bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 233-160-022, 233-150-017, and 233-190-004 - Authorize marketing and sale properties pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486 and in accordance with City’s Administrative Manual Section 08.003.00 for Disposition and Sale of City-Owned Real Property - Van Buren Boulevard and Gibson Street Attachments: Report Resolution Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 26, 2023 7 Recommend City Council approve expenditure of $124,785 with E&M Electric & Machinery, Inc., dba Aveva Select California, Healdsburg, California, from Public Utilities Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC) and Springs Maintenance Generating Plant Accounts for software and technical support services for plant control systems for three-year term - RERC and Springs Generating Station Attachments: Report Quote Executed EULA Oct 2021 Presentation 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. 8 Riverside Public Utilities Fiscal Policies - Cash Reserve Policy update related to Water and Electric Utility Five-Year Rate Plan Proposal introduced to the Board on June 12, 2023 Attachments: Report RPU Fiscal Policies Presentation 9 Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 Code of Ethics and Conduct review for recommendations to Board of Ethics for consideration Attachments: Report RMC Chapter 2.78 Presentation 10 Public Utilities 2023 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for submittal to Wildfire Safety Advisory Board in accordance with California Public Utilities Code Section 8387 Attachments: Report Wildfire Mitigation Plan Independent Evaluator Report Presentation City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 26, 2023 11 Services Agreement with Tri County Pump Company, San Bernardino, from Request for Proposal 2250 for $1,125,000, with one optional two-year extension for total not-to-exceed $1,875,000 after contract extension from Facility Rehabilitation Account and Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department to fund their portion for well pump, pool pump, and motor repairs through June 30, 2026 - Recommend City Council approve Services Agreement with Tri County Pump Company - Approve Work Order 2319495 in the amount of $750,000 Attachments: Report Agreement Award Recommendation Presentation 12 Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2251 with General Pump Company, San Dimas, for not-to-exceed $600,000, for Booster Station pump and motor repairs from Fiscal Year 2023-24 Public Utilities Capital Account for term through June 30, 2026, with optional two-year term extension for not to exceed total of $1,000,000 - Approve Work Order 2319496 in the amount of $600,000 Attachments: Report Agreement Award Recommendation Presentation 13 Recommend City Council approve Cost Sharing Agreement with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District (Valley District) for not to exceed $2,261,500 of which 50 percent is City of Riverside’s share for total fiscal impact of $1,130,750 from Public Utilities Water CIP Recycled Water Account for environmental and engineering design costs for Riverside Habitat Parks and Water Project, West Branch - Authorize increase in estimated revenue of $935,000 to reflect reimbursement from Valley District to Water Fund - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2227156 in the amount of $2,065,750 for engineering design work for Riverside Habitat Parks and Water Project, West Branch Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 14 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 15 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of the Board. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Board of Public City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 26, 2023 Utilities as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 16 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval as of April 2023 Attachments: Report 17 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates as of April 2023 Attachments: Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Charts Electric Contractors Panel Report Electric Contractors Panel Charts Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts 18 Energy Delivery Consultant Panel update as of April 30, 2023 Attachments: Report Activity Tables 19 Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through February 28, 2023 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of April 30, 2023 Attachments: Report 20 Customer Engagement Report updates through April 2023 Attachments: Report 21 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Upcoming meetings 22 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com City of Riverside Page 7 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 26, 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 8