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, February 10, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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 February 10, 2025 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 February 10, 2025 select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. PRESENTATION 2 Recognition of Board Chair Gil Oceguera's service on the Board of Public Utilities COMMUNICATIONS 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 January 27, 2025 Attachments: Minutes 5 Recommend City Council confirm shareholder proxy authority for voting representatives and alternates outlined in staff report - Delegate authority to any designated Council, RPU Board, or City staff representative or their alternate to vote City’s shares as City’s proxy at all meetings of respective mutual water companies listed in staff report - Authorize City Manager and Public Utilities General Manager to designate Council, RPU Board, or staff representatives to serve on mutual water company boards listed in staff report - Authorize assignment and recalling of shares as necessary for each Council, Board, or City staff representative serving on mutual water companies listed in staff report Attachments: Report Attachment A 6 Approve agreement with CEMTEK Environmental, Inc., Santa Ana, in total amount of $223,580 from Public Utilities Professional Services Accounts for software support of data acquisition and handling system for five-year term - Riverside power plants Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda February 10, 2025 DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 7 Approve Work Order 2512615 in amount of $1,400,000 from Capital Outlay Fund Northside Agriculture Innovation Center Account for construction of Off-Site Water System Improvements for Northside Agriculture Innovation Center with consideration of prior Work Order 2503934 approval in amount of $200,000 from Restricted Programs Fund, Economic Development, Federal Capital Grants Account for total project budget of $1,600,000 for engineering, construction, paving, and construction contingency costs - 895 and 900 Clark Street Attachments: Report Project Location Map Resolution 15507 Presentation 8 State Mandated Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund program and financial activity update - Direct staff to return to Board of Public Utilities with Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Plan to consider current program enhancements and to introduce new programs Attachments: Report June 2024 General Manager Report - August 12, 2024 RPU Current Public Benefit Energy Surcharge Programs Presentation 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 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - December 31, 2024 Attachments: Report Charts 12 Power Supply Report - November 2024 City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda February 10, 2025 Attachments: Report 13 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for December 2024 Attachments: Electric Open Electric Closed Water Open Water Closed 14 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes Attachments: Agenda 12.19.24 Minutes 11.21.24 15 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 16 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 24, 2025 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