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, September 11, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, August 30, 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 September 11, 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 deaf and hard of hearing--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 September 11, 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 August 28, 2023 Attachments: Minutes 3 First Amendment to Software Service Agreement with SmartWorks, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, for $1,490,000 from Public Utilities Business Systems Software Budget Account to extend maintenance agreement for five-year term with automatic two-year term renewals Attachments: Report First Amendment Presentation 4 Work Order 1805878 for $1,700,000 from Public Utilities Water Main Replacement Account for Water Main Replacement Project (Phase I) engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs - Glencoe Drive and Monticello Avenue City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda September 11, 2023 Attachments: Report Map Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda September 11, 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. 5 Office of Communications service and communication activities behalf of Riverside Public Utilities annual update Attachments: Report Presentation 6 Work Order 2402650 for $650,000 from Public Utilities Water Main Replacement Account for Garfield Avenue Water Main Replacement Project engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs Attachments: Report Map Presentation 7 Recommend City Council approve issuance of up to $165 million of fixed rate Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds to refund all or a portion of the outstanding 2013A Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds, 2008A Variable Rate Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds, 2008C Variable Rate Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds and 2011A Variable Rate Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds, and to pay all or a portion of the swap termination costs associated with any of the refunded Variable Rate Bonds by: (1) approving City’s Financing Team for transaction and authorize Chief Financial Officer or any duly authorized designee to pay costs of such firms in connection with issuance of the 2023 Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds from bond proceeds; (2) conducting a public hearing to consider issuance of 2023 Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $165 million; (3) adopting a resolution authorizing issuance of 2023 Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds; (4) delegating to City's Financing Team, at the time of Bond sale, the determination of specific maturities to be refunded, the amount of interest rate swaps to be terminated and the form of new bonds as outlined in the City Council resolution; and (5) upon closing of the 2023 Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to make the necessary budget adjustments and/or appropriations to properly record the refunding and financing expenses in accordance with governmental accounting standards City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda September 11, 2023 Attachments: Report Resolution Bond Purchase Agreement 2013 Escrow Agreement Draft Notice Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 8 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 9 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 10 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of July 31, 2023 Attachments: Report Charts 11 Water Supply Report for July 2023 Attachments: Water Report Water Charts 12 Customer Engagement Report updates through July 2023 Attachments: Report 13 Southern California Public Power Authority agenda and minutes Attachments: 07-20-2023 SCPPA Board Agenda 06-08-2023 SCPPA Board Special Meeting Agenda 06-08-2023 SCPPA Board Special Meeting Minutes 14 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Report 15 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda September 11, 2023 ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 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