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, June 24, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA Live Webcast at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting 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. 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 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 June 24, 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 and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. 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. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available for public inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of the meeting room. 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 Board Members. 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, City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 24, 2024 select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. COMMUNICATIONS 2 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. 3 Minutes of June 10, 2024 Attachments: Minutes 4 Record absence of Board Member Melendez from May 13, 2024, meeting as excused Attachments: Report 5 Recommend City Council adopt resolution approving financing agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in amount of $4,814,000 plus interest payable over a 7-year period at estimated interest rate of approximately 4.149 percent - Authorize increase in estimated revenues in amount of $4,814,000 to reflect proceeds of capital lease financing agreement - Authorize supplemental appropriation in amount of $4,814,000 from Water Fund, Water Automotive Equipment Account, for purchase of vehicles and related equipment - Authorize estimated costs of issuance expenditures of $50,000 associated with this financing to be paid from existing appropriations in Water Fund, Debt Related Fiscal Charges Account Attachments: Report Sourcewell Agreements Presentation 6 Recommend City Council adopt Resolution to declare as exempt surplus vacant City-owned land, two parcels approximately 13,200 square feet each, located in Ramona District area between Wheeler Street and Lido Drive on California Avenue bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 193-072-032 and 193-074-012 - Authorize marketing and sale of Property at fair market value pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486 and in accordance with City’s Administrative Manual 08.003.00 for Disposition and Sale of City-owned Real Property City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 24, 2024 Attachments: Report Resolution Presentation 7 Recommend City Council approve Termination Agreement with Strong Capital I LP, a Delaware limited partnership, for License Number 0251979 Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 8 Award Bid SUB-871 to Avail Switchgear Systems, Fulton, Missouri, in amount of $2,561,551.88 for procurement of one 15KV Metalclad Switchgear for La Colina Substation - Approve 10 percent contingency or $256,155 for Bid SUB-871 - Approve increase to Work Order 2202776 in amount of $2,900,000, bringing total Work Order amount from $2,500,000 to $5,400,000 funds available in Public Utilities Substation Transformer Upgrade Capital Account Attachments: Report Project Site Map Bid Award Recommendation Presentation 9 Approve Work Order 2426793 for Transwestern Development Company in amount of $212,652 from Public Utilities Distribution Line Extensions Account for reimbursement credit for added facilities as part of 4kV Electrical Feeder Extension for Riverside Logistics Center - 3650 Center Street Attachments: Report Project Site Map Presentation 10 Riverside Public Utilities Cash Reserve Policy update - Approve Cash Reserve Policy update to reduce annual funding to San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Additional Decommissioning Liability Reserve from $2.0M to $1.0M, beginning in Fiscal Year 2024-25 - Recommend City Council approve updated Riverside Public Utilities Cash Reserve Policy to reduce annual funding to San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Additional Decommissioning Liability Reserve Attachments: Report RPU’s Fiscal Policies, including Cash Reserve Policy (redline) Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 24, 2024 11 Receive regulatory update on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, Hexavalent Chromium, Lead and Copper Rule Revision, and Consumer Confidence Report Attachments: Report 2023 CCR Presentation 12 Recommend City Council approve Inter-Utility Service Agreement with Southern California Gas Company in annual amount of $500,000, for total contract amount of $1,000,000 from Public Utilities Multi-Family Direct Install Program Account for Mobile-Home and Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program for term to June 30, 2026 Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 13 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 14 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 15 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for March 2024 and April 2024 Attachments: Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Panel Charts Electric Contractors Panel Report Electric Contractors Panel Charts Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report March 2024 Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report April 2024 Water Contractor's Panel (Paving) Charts March 2024 Water Contractor's Panel (Paving) Charts April 2024 16 Financial Results as of March 31, 2024 and Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of April 30, 2024 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 24, 2024 17 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval as of April 2024 Attachments: Report 18 Power Supply Report for April 2024 Attachments: Report 19 Injuries and vehicle accidents safety update Attachments: Report Charts 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, May 13, 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