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July 22, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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Agenda — 37 items

  1. 1 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 (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 can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov * * * * *
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 6:30 P.M.
  5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  7. 7 ROLL CALL
  8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 2:59
  9. 1 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. 24-2040
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts 24-2047
  12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 13:24
  13. 3 Minutes of July 8, 2024 24-2115
  14. 4 Record absence of Board Member Avery from June 10, 2024, meeting as excused 24-2044
  15. 5 Record absence of Board Member Montgomery from June 10, 2024, meeting as excused 24-2045
  16. 6 Record absence of Board Member Polichetti from June 10, 2024, meeting as excused 24-2046
  17. 7 First Amendment to Services Agreement with Ability Counts, Inc., to increase agreement in not-to-exceed amount of $29,400 for revised total of $58,800 from Public Utilities Water Engineering Property Management Account for Irrigation System Maintenance extending term for one additional year until July 31, 2025 - former Riverside Golf Club 24-2061
  18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  19. 8 CONTINUED FROM JULY 8, 2024 - Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 Code of Ethics and Conduct review for recommendations to Board of Ethics for consideration 24-2223 ▶ jump to 14:06
  20. 9 Recommend City Council approve agreement for attachment of wireline facilities on two City owned wooden utility poles with University of California Riverside for $470 over 10-year term paid to Public Utilities Account 24-2058 ▶ jump to 34:27
  21. 10 Work Order 2223289 for increased expenditure of $200,000 for revised total of $1,386,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs - Market Street Water Main Replacement Project 24-2059 ▶ jump to 39:09
  22. 11 Approve and recommend City Council approve Water Conservation Surcharge programming enhancements for an additional amount of $615,000 for total program amount of $1,215,000 from Public Utilities Water Conservation Unprogrammed Funds Account for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to include approval of increase to annual Turf Removal Programs, Residential by $175,000 for total of $400,000, and Commercial by $400,000 for total of $700,000, total increase of $575,000; rebate funding for High Efficiency Toilet Programs, Residential for $10,000 and Commercial for $40,000, total of $50,000; rebate funding for High Efficiency Clothes Washer Program in amount of $40,000; reduction for Weather Based Irrigation Controller Program to $15,000, decrease of $10,000; approve reduction for High Efficiency Sprinkler Nozzles Program to $5,000, decrease of $10,000; approve reduction to Hose Bib Timer Program to $2,500, decrease of $7,500; and approve reduction to Residential Flow Monitoring Device Program to $2,500, a decrease of $22,500 24-2063 ▶ jump to 60:58
  23. 12 Administrative charges in Water Conservation Surcharge Fund update 24-2116 ▶ jump to 66:10
  24. 24 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 86:47
  25. 13 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 24-2042
  26. 14 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. 24-2041
  27. 27 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 87:47
  28. 15 Financial Results as of April 30, 2024 and Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of May 31, 2024 24-2048
  29. 16 Water Supply Report for May 31, 2024 24-2051
  30. 17 Power Supply Report for May 2024 24-2050
  31. 18 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for May 2024 24-2049
  32. 19 Contracts executed not requiring Board approval as of May 2024 24-2060
  33. 20 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 24-2053
  34. 21 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 24-2043
  35. 35 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 12, 2024
  36. 36 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
  37. 37 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com