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, August 28, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, August 16, 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 August 28, 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 August 28, 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. City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda August 28, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. 2 Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public input related to electric utility five-year rate plan proposal - Adopt a resolution establishing the electric utility five-year rate proposal - Recommend City Council conduct a public hearing to receive input related to electric utility five-year rate plan proposal, adopt a resolution approving the electric utility five-year rate plan proposal, and approve changes to Sharing Households Assist Riverside Energy Program - A Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California, (1) establishing the FY 2023/24 - 2027/28 Electric Rates by amending Electric Rate Schedules A, D, D-TOU, EV, LS-1, LS-2, OL, PA, PW-1, S, TC and TOU; creating new Electric Rate Schedule SMEVC; to be effective January 1, 2024 and upon Council approval; (2) making related findings of fact; and (3) recommending City Council approval thereof - Waive further reading Attachments: Report Board Resolution - Electric Rates Proposed Electric Rate Schedules Electric Cost of Service Study Public Hearing Notice Cash Reserve Policy Presentation of June 26 2023 Alternative Rate Scenarios Presentation of July 10 2023 CIP Presentation of August 14 2023 Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda August 28, 2023 3 Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public input related to water utility five-year rate plan proposal - Adopt a resolution establishing the water utility five-year rate proposal - Recommend City Council conduct a public hearing to receive input related to the water utility five-year rate plan proposal and consider and tabulate all written protests to the proposed water rate increases; adopt a resolution recording receipt of written protests to the water utility five-year rate plan proposal and, if no majority protest is received to those water rates, approve the water utility five-year rate plan proposal; and approve changes to the low-income water assistance program - A Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California, (1) establishing the FY 2023/24 - 2027/28 Water Rates by amending Water Rate Schedules WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-4, WA-6, WA-7, WA-10, WA-11, and WA-12; to be effective October 1, 2023 and upon Council approval; (2) making related findings of fact; and (3) recommending City Council approval thereof - Waive further reading Attachments: Report Board Resolution - Water Rates Proposed Water Rate Schedules Water Cost of Service Study Public Hearing Notice Cash Reserve Policy Presentation of June 26 2023 Alternative Rate Scenarios Presentation of July 10 2023 CIP Presentation of August 14 2023 Presentation COMMUNICATIONS 4 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. 5 Minutes of August 14, 2023 Attachments: Minutes City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda August 28, 2023 6 Excuse absence of Board Member Crohn from July 24, 2023, regular meeting Attachments: Report 7 Excuse absence of Board Member Siana from July 24, 2023, regular meeting Attachments: Report 8 Recommend City Council approve Second Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement with Ruben Barragan and Luis Hernandez doing business as Fire Up Grill, for $191,136 in revenue for approximately 1,000 square feet of rentable space extending lease for 60-month term through August 31, 2028 - Mission Square Office Building - 3750 University Avenue, Suite 190 Attachments: Report Second Amendment Presentation 9 Award Bid RPU-8010 to Asplundh Construction, LLC, in the amount of $1,999,848.43 with 10 percent change order authority of $199,984.84 from Electric Distribution Line Extensions Account for Springs Circuit Reliability Project Phase 1 - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2019648 in the amount of $3,587,000 for design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs - Spring Circuit Reliability Project Phase 1 Attachments: Report Map Bid Award Recommendation 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 the Board. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Board of Public Utilities as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 12 Legislative and Regulatory updates City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda August 28, 2023 13 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval as of June 2023 Attachments: Report 14 Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through April 30, 2023 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of June 30, 2023 Attachments: Report 15 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates as of June 2023 Attachments: Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts Electric Contractors Panel Report Electric Contractors Panel Charts Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Charts 16 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Report 17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 11, 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 7