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, September 9, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024 3900 Main Street, Riverside 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 (951) 826-8688 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 September 9, 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 (951) 826-8688. 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 September 9, 2024 select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. COMMUNICATIONS 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 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 August 26, 2024 Attachments: Minutes DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 4 Approve Work Order 1720790 in total amount of $1,212,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs for Taft Street Water Pipeline Replacement Project Attachments: Report Map Resolution R-15507 Presentation 5 Award Bid RPU-8115 to Layne Christensen Company Redlands, California in amount of $1,471,672.68 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 construction of Groundwater Well Rehabilitation Project - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2404052 in amount of $803,502 for Garner B Well and Work Order 2404054 in amount of $1,039,498 for Scheuer 2 Well for total project cost in amount of $1,843,000 from Public Utilities’ Facility Rehabilitation Account Attachments: Report Site Map RFB RPU-8115 Award Recommendation Presentation 6 Approve Work Order 2503934 in total amount of $200,000 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Economic Development, Federal Capital Grants Account City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda September 9, 2024 for engineering design services for Water System Improvements for Northside Agriculture Innovation Center - Approve Work Order 2427155 in total amount of $150,000 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Economic Development, Federal Capital Grants Account for engineering design services for Electric System Improvements for Northside Agriculture Innovation Center - 895 and 900 Clark Street Attachments: Report Project Location Maps Memorandum of Understanding – Water Memorandum of Understanding – Electric Resolution 15507 Presentation CLOSED SESSION 7 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 regarding public employee appointment - Public Utilities General Manager Attachments: Report 8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. 3M Company, et al., U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina MDL No. 2873 Master Docket No. 2:18-mn-2873 Attachments: Report BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 9 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion 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 June 2024 Attachments: Report 13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of July 31, 2024 City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda September 9, 2024 Attachments: Report Charts 14 Customer Engagement program updates through July 2024 Attachments: Report 15 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes Attachments: SCPPA Minutes 05.16.24 SCPPA Minutes 06.13.24 SCPPA Agenda 07.16.24 16 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 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 5