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, March 24, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, March 12, 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 March 24, 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 March 24, 2025 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 update 3 Riverside Public Utilities quarterly legislative update 4 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. 5 Minutes of March 10, 2025 Attachments: Minutes 6 Receive and forward recommendation to City Council to receive Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditure report for period of July 2024 through December 2024 Attachments: Report Presentation DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 7 2025 Annual Board of Public Utilities Workplan adoption Attachments: Report City Charter Article 12 Master Calendar RPU Board Recurring and Annual Items 2025 Presentation 8 Approve Riverside Fire Department rebate in amount of $15,604 from Public Utilities 521 Fund Account for purchase of Pump-Pod for water use efficiency Attachments: Report Presentation City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 24, 2025 9 State Water Resources Control Board’s adoption of “Making Conservation a California Way of Life” regulation update Attachments: Report Making Conservation a California Way of Life Regulation 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 Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of January 31, 2025 Attachments: Report 13 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for January 2025 Attachments: Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Charts Electric Contractors Panel Report Electric Contractor Panel Charts Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts 14 Power Supply Report - January 2025 Attachments: Report 15 Water Supply Report - January 31, 2025 Attachments: Report Charts 16 Customer Engagement Report updates through January 2025 Attachments: Report 17 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda March 24, 2025 Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 18 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 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