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 27, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Tuesday, November 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 November 27, 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 27, 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. WORKSHOP 2 Board of Public Utilities' Annual Work Plan review Attachments: Report Workplan Ideas and Notes Boards and Commissions Template Presentation COMMUNICATIONS 3 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. 4 Minutes of November 13, 2023 City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 27, 2023 Attachments: Minutes 5 Recommend City Council approve Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP) Master Inter-Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company in amount of $375,000 for January 1, through June 30, 2024, and $750,000 for Fiscal Year 2024/25 for total contract of $1,125,000 from Public Benefits Programs Energy Savings Assistance Program Account Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 27, 2023 6 Recommend City Council confirm shareholder proxy authority for voting representatives and alternates - Authorize assignment of shares for each mutual water company owned by City to specified Board of Public Utilities members - Rescind any prior assigned shares owned by City to mutual water companies - Delegate authority to any designated representative or alternate to vote City’s shares as City’s proxy at all meetings of respective mutual water companies from date of this action until amended Attachments: Report Meeting Dates 7 Recommend City Council declare approximately 1,296 square feet of vacant City-owned land bearing Assessor's Parcel Number 207-033-029 as exempt surplus - Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement with Virgil C. Hane and Bette J. Graff for sales price of $1,302.00 to be deposited into Water Fund Miscellaneous Receipts Account - West of Beacon Way and north of Redwood Drive, formerly known as Mary Evans Booster Station Attachments: Report Map Agreement 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 Power Supply Report for September 2023 Attachments: Report 11 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates as of September 2023 City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 27, 2023 Attachments: Report Electric Contractors Panel Report Electric Consultant Panel Report Water Contractor's Panel 12 Riverside Public Utilities Safety Program Metrics on safety injuries and training for July, August, and September 2023 Attachments: Report Metrics Training 13 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval as of September 2023 Attachments: Report 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 November 27, 2023 ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 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