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, January 8, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, December 27, 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 January 8, 2024 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 January 8, 2024 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 December 11, 2023 Attachments: Minutes 3 Recommend excusing absence of Board Member Gujral from November 13, 2023, and November 27, 2023, meetings Attachments: Report 4 Recommend excusing absence of Board Chair Oceguera from November 27, 2023, meeting Attachments: Report 5 Approve cancellation of regularly scheduled Board of Public Utilities meetings for March 25, May 27, October 14, November 11, and December 23, 2024, due to holidays City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda January 8, 2024 Attachments: Report 6 Recommend City Council approve First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Sharp Electronics Corporation, New York, total citywide fiscal impact of $2,250,000, fiscal impact for Public Utilities of $528,750 from Admin, Electric, and Water Accounts for Managed Print Services for five-year term ending December 31, 2028 Attachments: Report 2023 First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement 2019 Original Professional Consultant Services Agreement Five-Year Agreement Cost Comparison Fiscal Year 2022-23 Costs by Department Presentation 7 Recommend City Council approve legal budget for law firm Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth in amount not to exceed $60,000 to defend City in appeal case entitled Pongs v. City of Riverside - Approve increase to legal budget for law firm Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth in amount not to exceed $17,002.03, for new total of $126,052.03, from Public Utilities Account for defense of City in trial of case entitled Pongs v. City of Riverside, a reverse validation lawsuit challenging validity of City-issued municipal bonds Attachments: Report 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 Mission Square Audit Report and Financial Results for Fiscal Years of 2016-2021 Attachments: Report Auditor’s Report Agreement Presentation 9 Approve increase in capital expenditure for Work Order 1329385 in amount of $5,504,698 for total of $23,513,694 to extend participation in Enhanced Recharge Project in San Bernardino Basin Area associated with Seven Oaks Dam - Recommend City Council authorize budget transfer in amount of $5,504,698 from Public Utilities/Water Transmission Mains Account to Seven Oaks Dam Account City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda January 8, 2024 Attachments: Report Board Memo 10/23/23 Presentation 10 Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities 2023 Annual Audit and Financial Report Attachments: Report Riverside Public Utilities 2023 Financial Report 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 November 30, 2023 Attachments: Report Charts 14 Water Supply Report for November 2023 Attachments: Report November charts 15 Power Supply Report - October 2023 Attachments: Power Supply Report 16 Customer Engagement Report updates through November 2023 Attachments: Report 17 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda Attachments: Agenda 11-13-2023 18 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda January 8, 2024 Attachments: Report 19 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 22, 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 6