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, April 8, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, March 27, 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 April 8, 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 April 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 March 11, 2024 Attachments: Minutes 3 Agreement for Request for Proposal 2320 with Harper & Associates Engineering Inc., Corona, in amount of $241,184 from Public Utilities Maintenance Account for Reservoir Maintenance Contract - Work Order 2401737 in the amount of $241,184 Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 4 Agreement from Request for Proposal 2323 with Control Air Enterprises, LLC, Anaheim, in amount of $454,423.65 from Public Utilities Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC) Maintenance Generating Plant Account, Springs Maintenance Generating Plant Account, and Clearwater Maintenance Generating Plant Account City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 8, 2024 to perform heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance through June 30, 2029, for period of five years - Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC), Springs, and Clearwater Power Plants Attachments: Report Agreement Award Recommendation Presentation 5 Recommend City Council approve Third Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Riverside, increasing contract amount by $165,950 for revised total contract amount of $380,782 from Management Services Professional Services Account for Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design - Amend Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design to exercise option to extend term of agreement to December 31, 2025 Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 6 Recommend City Council approve Electric Funds (including Public Benefits Fund) proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget totaling $466.2 million in revenues, $459.9 million in operating expenditures and $61.3 million in capital improvements and proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget totaling $499.2 million in revenues, $472.7 million in operating expenditures and $68.7 million in capital improvements - Authorize use of Designated Electric Fund Dark Fiber Reserve for dark fiber leasing operating expenses in amount of $0.6 million for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and $0.7 million for Fiscal Year 2025/26 - Approve Water Funds (including Water Conservation Fund) proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget totaling $100.4 million in revenues, $97.2 million in operating expenditures and $29.6 million in capital improvements and proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget totaling $108.1 million in revenues, $95.2 million in operating expenditures and $34.6 million in capital improvements - Difference between revenues and expenditures including capital improvements will be funded by bond proceeds and reserves Attachments: Report Electric Preliminary Budget 2024 – 2026 Water Preliminary Budget 2024 – 2026 Five-Year CIP Summary Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 8, 2024 7 Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2420403 in amount of $62,327,000 for design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs for Hunter Substation Replacement Project - Recommend City Council award Design-Build Agreement for Request for Proposal 1850 with Aubrey Silvey Enterprise Inc., Bremen, Georgia, in amount of $54,434,074.23 for Hunter Substation Replacement Project for term of 40 months from date specified in Notice to Proceed once issued by City - Authorize 10 percent, or $5,443,407, change order authority for contract with Aubrey Silvey Enterprise Inc., for Request for Proposal 1850 Hunter Substation Replacement Project - Authorize budget transfer of $12,512,000 from Public Utilities’ Electric Recurring projects, $15,815,000 from Public Utilities’ Electric Overhead projects, $23,350,000 from Public Utilities’ Electric Underground projects, and $10,650,000 from Public Utilities’ Electric Substation Account to Public Utilities’ Hunter Substation Replacement Account Attachments: Report Project Site Map Award Recommendation Letter Agreement Presentation 8 Recommend City Council approve and adopt 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for Riverside Public Utilities - Direct staff file adopted 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (2023 IRP) and any applicable supporting material with California Energy Commission within five business days after adoption of 2023 IRP Attachments: Report 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Presentation City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 8, 2024 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 9 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 10 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 11 Power Supply Report for January 2024 Attachments: Report 12 Water Contractor Panel updates as of January 2024 Attachments: Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts 13 Water Supply Report for February 2024 Attachments: Report Charts 14 Customer Engagement Report updates through February 2024 Attachments: Report 15 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of February 29, 2024 Attachments: Report Charts 16 Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of February 29, 2024 Attachments: Report 17 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes Attachments: Minutes 12/21/23 Minutes 01/18/24 Agenda 02/15/24 Special Meeting Agenda No. 1 2/15/24 Special Meeting Agenda No. 2 2/15/24 City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda April 8, 2024 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, April 22, 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