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 22, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 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 22, 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 22, 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. PUBLIC HEARING 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 engage community and receive input related to renewal of Water Conservation Surcharge applicable to all Riverside Public Utilities water customers - Recommend City Council approve renewal of Water Conservation Surcharge applicable to all Riverside Public Utilities water customers, effective through ten years thereafter and adopt resolution establishing revised Schedules WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-3, WA-4, WA-5, WA-6, WA-7, WA-8, WA-9, WA-10, WA-11, and WA-12 effective upon Council approval through ten years thereafter - A Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California, (1) adopting and establishing the renewal of the water conservation surcharge of 1.5 percent of total water rates and charges (originally adopted and established on May 25, 2004 by City Council Resolution 20695, and renewed on April 22, 2014 by City Council Resolution 22675) by amending Water Rate Schedules WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-3, WA-4, WA-5, WA-6, WA-7, WA-8, WA-9 , WA-10, WA-11, and WA-12, effective upon Council approval through ten years thereafter; (2) making related findings of fact; and (3) recommending City Council approval thereof - Waive further reading City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda January 22, 2024 Attachments: Report Public Hearing Notice Resolution Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda January 22, 2024 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 January 8, 2023 Attachments: Minutes 5 Recommend excusing absence of Board Member Crohn from December 11, 2023, Board of Public Utilities meeting Attachments: Report 6 Approve Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2293, with Factory Authorized Services, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, in amount of $299,768.13 from Public Utilities Maintenance Generating Plant Account to perform cooling tower maintenance for term starting April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 - Riverside Energy Resource Center Units 1 and 2 Attachments: Report Agreement Award Recommendation 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. 7 Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, Kansas, for total contract amount not to exceed $99,600 funded in part by Office of Sustainability and Central Garage 650 Fund and Public Utilities for zero emission fleet transition plan services, term of Agreement shall be from date of execution through February 2025 City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda January 22, 2024 Attachments: Report Agreement Bid Award Recommendation Presentation 8 Receive and file an update regarding usage of office space by Museum Department revenue for term not-to-exceed three years generating an estimated $276,408 for approximately 2,534 square feet of rentable space in Mission Square Office Building - 3750 University Avenue, Suite 230 Attachments: Report Suite 230 Floor Plan Presentation 9 Recommend City Council approve Fiscal Year 2023/24 Tree Power Program Free Shade Tree Coupon Campaign in amount of $468,424 from Public Benefits Residential Tree Power Program Account - Authorize issuance of purchase orders and change orders to Parkview Nursery, 4377 Chicago Avenue; Parkview Nursery, 3841 Jackson Street; and Louie’s Nursery, 18550 Van Buren Boulevard Attachments: Report 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 Power Supply Report for November 2023 Attachments: Report 13 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates as of November 2023 City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda January 22, 2024 Attachments: Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Charts Electric Contractors Panel Report Electric Contractors Panel Charts Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Status Report 14 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval as of November 2023 Attachments: Report 15 Riverside Public Utilities Financial Results as of September 30, 2023 Attachments: Report 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, February 12, 2024 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