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, March 11, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, February 28, 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 March 11, 2024 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24076, 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 March 11, 2024 6:30 P.M. CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1 Election of Board of Public Utilities Chair and Vice Chair - Board of Public Utilities Standing Committee assignments Attachments: Report Standing Rules COMMUNICATIONS 2 Human Resources Department Update PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 3 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. 4 Minutes of February 26, 2024 Attachments: Minutes City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 11, 2024 5 Receive and recommend City Council receive Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditure report update for period of July 2023 through December 2023 Attachments: Report Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 11, 2024 DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 6 Recommend City Council approve Gage Canal Company’s capital expenditure budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24 - Direct staff to bring back additional reports to Board of Public Utilities for further discussion on capital needs of City water infrastructure serving Gage Canal Company shareholders Attachments: Report Agreement for Operation of Gage Canal Facilities (June 9, 1965) Gage Canal Company Capital Expenditure Budget Letter Presentation 7 Recommend City Council approve License Agreement with W-H GT Owner IX, L. P., total revenue of $270,824.51 for use of portion of Riverside Water Company Canal Assessor's Parcel Number 1167-121-08 for twenty-five-year term - 21801 Barton Road, Grand Terrace Attachments: Report 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 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of January 31, 2024 Attachments: Report Charts 11 Water Supply Report for January 2024 Attachments: Report Charts 12 Customer Engagement Report updates through January 2024 City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 11, 2024 Attachments: Report 13 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes Attachments: Minutes 11/16/23 Agenda 1/18/24 Special Meeting Agenda 1/31/24 14 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Report 15 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 8, 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 6