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, November 13, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Tuesday, October 31, 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 November 13, 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 November 13, 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 October 23, 2023 Attachments: Minutes 3 Recommend excusing absence of Board Member Crohn from September 25, 2023, meeting Attachments: Report 4 Recommend excusing absence of Board Member Gujral from September 25, 2023, meeting Attachments: Report 5 Recommend City Council approve City’s Membership Agreement with University of California Riverside Southern California Research Initiative for two-year term with Solar Energy (SC-RISE)/Solar Valley Consortium in annual amount of $5,000 from City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 13, 2023 Management Services Dues Account through FY 2024/25 - Designate Public Utilities General Manager or their designee to represent City of Riverside at SC-Rise/Solar Valley Consortium meetings Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 13, 2023 6 Find G. Hurtado Construction, Inc. in default of Contract for Construction due to abandonment of Brockton Avenue Water Main Replacement Project Bid RPU-7816, as required by Contract documents - Terminate G. Hurtado Construction, Inc’s. right to perform under Contract by issuing a written notice of termination for default to Contractor and its Surety, United States Fire Insurance Company Attachments: Report Map Presentation 7 Capital expenditure for Work Order 2224356 in amount of $649,000 from Electric City-Wide Communications Network Account for Orangecrest Substation to Springs Substation Fiber Optic Cable Upgrade Project Attachments: Report Map 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 Recommend City Council approve amended Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Staples & Associates, Inc., Bakersfield, for additional $500,000, for revised contract amount of $750,000 from Public Benefit Account to increase program funding, for vendor administered energy efficiency programs for Refrigerated Load Program - Approve amended Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Richard Heath and Associates Fresno, for additional $2,500,000, revised contract amount of $3,750,000 for Small Business Program Attachments: Report Agreement - Staples, Inc for Refrigerated Load Agreement - Richard Heath for SBDI Presentation 9 Recommend City Council authorize purchase of licensed training content and training supplies led and facilitated by in-house staff in Human Resources Department for Foreman Academy for Energy Delivery and Water Superintendents and Supervisors in amount of $99,568.58 from Public Utilities Workforce Development Internal Training Account City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 13, 2023 Attachments: Report Presentation 10 Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2282 with Z&K Consultants, Inc. of Corona, for term until December 31, 2026, not-to-exceed amount of $655,000 with option to extend for two additional years for Construction Inspection Services for Water Utility Capital Improvement Projects Attachments: Report Bid Recommendation Agreement Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 11 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 12 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 13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of September 30, 2023 Attachments: Report Charts 14 Water Supply Report for September 2023 Attachments: Report Charts 15 Customer Engagement Report updates through September 2023 Attachments: Report 16 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for September 2023 City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 13, 2023 Attachments: Electric Open Electric Closed Water Open Water Closed 17 Southern California Public Power Authority agenda and minutes Attachments: 07-20-23 SCPPA Board Minutes 08-17-23 SCPPA Board Minutes 09-07-23 SCPPA Special Meeting Board Agenda 09-07-23 SCPPA Special Meeting Board Minutes 18 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Report 19 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 27, 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