Public Utilities

Administrative Office

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Riverside, CA 92501

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City of Riverside

Board of Public Utilities

Agenda

Meeting Date: Monday, May 8, 2023

6:30 PM

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber

3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA

Live Webcast at

Publication Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or

www.WatchRiverside.com

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.

Face coverings are strongly recommended.

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 of Public Utilities can be submitted by eComment at

www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting.

Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov.

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Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23975,

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, as well as the public participants are advised that any

delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City

Council, Boards and commissions, or their presiding officer constitutes a violation of

these rules.

The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a respectful workplace that requires

all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and

inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that

provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public

they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community

feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion

associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that

all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional,

and respectful public environment.

The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment,

discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance

policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new

harassment and discrimination laws.

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LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the hearing impaired--please see City

Clerk. 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.

TTY users call 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay services (TRS).

Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available in the Office of

the City Clerk, at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting, and in the binder located near the

entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber while the meeting is in session.

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 Chair or Members of the

Board.

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.

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,

select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will

prompt you to "unmute" and speak.

TRUJILLO WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETINGS

Trujillo Water Company Shareholders Agenda and Meeting

Attachments:

Shareholder Meeting Agenda

Trujillo Water Company Directors Organizational Agenda and Meeting

Attachments:

Directors Meeting Agenda

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.

Minutes of April 24, 2023

Attachments:

Minutes

DISCUSSION CALENDAR

This portion of the Board of Public Utilities Agenda is for all matters where staff and

public participation is anticipated. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Via phone:

Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. Via

Zoom: Select the "Raise Hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will

prompt you to "unmute" and speak.

Board of Public Utilities Ad Hoc Committee report on Public Utilities Department and

City fiscal policies related to use of bond financing for internal staff labor used to

design, construct, and administer capital projects

Attachments:

Report

Presentation

State drought and emergency drought regulations update

Attachments:

Report

Total Production Report

SWRCB Letter

Presentation

Award construction contract for Bid RPU-7975 to Canyon Springs Enterprises, Inc.,

Temecula, in the amount of $3,244,651 with 10 percent change order authority of

$324,465 for Gage 29-2R Groundwater Well Replacement Project (Phase II) -

Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2221273 in the amount of $4,122,000

from Public Utilities’ Potable/Irrigation Well Replacement Account to include design,

construction,

construction

support,

contract

administration,

inspection

and

construction change order authority costs for Gage 29-2R Groundwater Well

Replacement Project (Phase II)

Attachments:

Recommend

City

Council

approve

proposed

Fiscal

Year

2023-24 budget

amendments including increase in expenditures of $4,449,943 from Electric 510

Fund; $12,400 from Electric 511 Public Benefit Fund; $1,146,092 from Water 520

Fund; and $1,060 Water Conservation 521 Fund

Attachments:

Report

Budget Summary Tables

Budget Adjustments

Presentation

Proposed adjustments to Electric Rule Appendix A Electric Fees and Charges

Schedule and Water Rule Appendix A Water Fees and Charges - A Resolution of

the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California (1) adopting revised

Electric Fees and Charges Schedule (Appendix A), Electric Rule 22, Water Fees

and Charges Schedule (Appendix A), Water Rule 8, Water Rule 10, Water Rule 11,

Water Rule 13, Water Rule 14, Water Rule 16, Water Schedule WA-2, and Water

Schedule WA-5; (2) making findings of fact; and (3) recommending City Council

approval thereof - Waive further reading

Attachments:

Report

Resolution

Electric and Water Fee Schedule

Presentation

BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members

and/or staff

Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of

Board of Public Utilities

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update

WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of March 31, 2023

Attachments:

Report

Charts

Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through January 31,

2023 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of March 31, 2023

Attachments:

Report

Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders

Summary Reports for March 2023

Attachments:

Customer Engagement Program updates through March 2023

Attachments:

Report

Water Supply Report - March 2023

Attachments:

Water Report

Chart 1

Southern California Public Power Authority agendas and minutes

Attachments:

01-19-2023 SCPPA Minutes Revised

02-16-2023 SCPPA Minutes Revised

03-16-2023 SCPPA Agenda

03-16-2023 SCCPA Agenda Special Meeting

Upcoming City Council and Board meetings

Attachments:

Upcoming Meetings

Electric/Water Utility Acronyms

Attachments:

Acronyms

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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting

is scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2023

For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:

RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com

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