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 Special Meeting Agenda Meeting Date: Monday, November 18, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, November 6, 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 November 18, 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) 826-2211 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 November 18, 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 3 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. 4 Minutes of October 28, 2024 Attachments: Minutes 5 Approve Service Agreement for Bid 8079 with Inland Electric Inc., Riverside, for $213,997 for replacement of one standby generator per site at Box Springs, Orange Terrace, and Tilden radio sites - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2311805 in amount of $271,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for three (3) Radio Sites Standby Generator Replacement Project Attachments: Report Project Site Map Bid Award Recommendation Presentation 6 Increase to Purchase Order 252027 with Herman Weissker, Inc., for total amount of $44,866 - Approve increase to Work Order 2501500 in amount of $31,953 for total capital expenditure of $60,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for cable replacement - Arroyo Drive Attachments: Report Project Site Map Presentation 7 Increase to Purchase Order 250243 with Trane U.S. Inc., for $45,749 for revised total of $122,254 from Public Utilities Maintenance Generating Plants Account for as needed repairs on air inlet chillers for 2024-2025 fiscal year - Riverside Energy Resource Center City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 18, 2024 Attachments: Report Presentation 8 Board of Public Utilities recommend City Council approve legal budget in amount not to exceed $600,000 from the PU Elec Power Supply Operation-Outside Legal Services Account for law firm of Thompson Coburn to initiate petition with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding City’s Transmission Revenue Requirement Attachments: Report DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 9 Award Bid 8117 to Asplundh Construction, LLC., Anaheim, for $6,452,235 for construction of 69kV Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC) to Freeman sub-transmission line - Authorize 20 percent contingency in amount of $1,290,447 and authorize staff to issue change orders to construction contract - Approve Work Order 2117652 for total capital expenditure of $8,342,682 from Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account for purpose of tracking work related to construction of 69kV RERC to Freeman line as part of Riverside Transmission Reliability Project Work Order 642975 Attachments: Report Project Site Map Award Recommendation Presentation 10 Approve Services Agreement to Request for Proposal 2357 with GE Vernova Operations, LLC., Houston, Texas, for $804,113.70 to perform Inlet Guide Vane upgrades on gas turbines at Springs Power Plant - Approve Work Order 2505220 including 10 percent contingency of $80,411.37 for total amount of $884,525.07 from Public Utilities Capital Account Attachments: Report RFP Award Recommendation Agreement Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 11 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 12 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 City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 18, 2024 Utilities as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT 13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of September 30, 2024 Attachments: Report Charts 14 Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of September 30, 2024 Attachments: Report 15 Customer Engagement Report updates through September 2024 Attachments: Report 16 Power Supply Report - September 2024 Attachments: Report 17 Water Supply Report - September 2024 Attachments: Report September Charts 18 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for September 2024 Attachments: Electric Open Electric Closed Water Open Water Closed 19 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for September 2024 Attachments: Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Charts Electric Contractor Panel Report Electric Contractor Panel Charts Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts 20 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda November 18, 2024 21 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 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