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, May 13, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, May 1, 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 May 13, 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 May 13, 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 April 22, 2024 Attachments: Minutes 3 Record absence of Board Member Montgomery from April 8, 2024, meeting as excused Attachments: Report 4 Recommend City Council approve participation in California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support Program during extreme events when energy emergency alerts are issued Attachments: Report Customer Acknowledgement and Authorization Letter Presentation City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda May 13, 2024 5 Recommend City Council approve First Amendment to Agreement for Conveyance of Easement with Aanenson Properties to extend use of surface area of easement for one-time expense of $20,000 from Water Pump Station Replacements Account - 5220 Pearblossom Drive Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 6 Recommend City Council approve First Amended and Restated Agreement for Use of Low-Income Utility Bill and Deposit Assistance Funds with County of Riverside, political subdivision of State of California, on behalf of Community Action Partnership of Riverside County for annual program amount of $2,800,000 from Public Benefits Low-Income Assistance Account for Sharing Households Assist Riverside’s Energy Program to include options to extend program from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029 Attachments: Report Agreement First Amendment and Restated Agreement (2019) Presentation DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 7 Approve Riverside 2024-2025 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment - Recommend City Council adopt Riverside 2024-2025 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Attachments: Report 2024-RPU Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Methodology 2024-RPU Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment Tables Presentation 8 Approve expenditure with Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce in amount not-to-exceed $69,245 from Public Utilities Community Support Outreach Education Account for sponsorships and services specifically provided to Public Utilities Department as described in attached report for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 with option to extend for second two-year term - Conceptually approve scope of services and sponsorships specifically provided to Public Utilities Department as described in attached report City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda May 13, 2024 Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 9 Receive information and provide feedback on Proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 User Fees and Charges for Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Attachments: Report Fees and Charges Study, Electic and Water Only 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 Electric Contractor and Consultant Panel updates as of February 2024 Attachments: Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Charts Electric Contractors Panel Electric Contractors Panel Charts 13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of March 31, 2024 Attachments: Report Charts 14 Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of March 31, 2024 Attachments: Report 15 Customer Engagement Report updates through March 2024 Attachments: Report 16 Water Supply Report for March 2024 Attachments: Report Charts City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda May 13, 2024 17 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for March 2024 Attachments: Electric Open Electric Closed Water Open Water Closed 18 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes Attachments: Special Meeting Minutes No. 1- 02/15/24 Special Meeting Minutes No. 2- 02/15/24 Special Meeting Minutes 03/05/24 Special Meeting Agenda 03/14/24 Agenda 03/21/24 19 Trujillo Water Company Shareholders Agenda and Minutes Attachments: Shareholder Meeting Agenda and Minutes 20 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings Attachments: Report 21 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 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