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May 13, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final

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

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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. 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).
  2. 2 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. * * * * * *
  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, 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. * * * * * * *
  4. 4 Page Break
  5. 5 6:30 P.M.
  6. 6 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 2:19
  7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  8. 8 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 5:21
  9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
  10. 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. 24-1259 ▶ jump to 5:51
  11. 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 31:56
  12. 2 Minutes of April 22, 2024 24-1344 ▶ jump to 8:46
  13. 3 Record absence of Board Member Montgomery from April 8, 2024, meeting as excused 24-1273
  14. 4 Recommend City Council approve participation in California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support Program during extreme events when energy emergency alerts are issued 24-1285 ▶ jump to 9:10
  15. 5 Recommend City Council approve First Amendment to Agreement for Conveyance of Easement with Aanenson Properties to extend use of surface area of easement for one-time expense of $20,000 from Water Pump Station Replacements Account - 5220 Pearblossom Drive 24-1298
  16. 6 Recommend City Council approve First Amended and Restated Agreement for Use of Low-Income Utility Bill and Deposit Assistance Funds with County of Riverside, political subdivision of State of California, on behalf of Community Action Partnership of Riverside County for annual program amount of $2,800,000 from Public Benefits Low-Income Assistance Account for Sharing Households Assist Riverside’s Energy Program to include options to extend program from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029 24-1384
  17. 17 DISCUSSION CALENDAR ▶ jump to 32:51
  18. 7 Approve Riverside 2024-2025 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment - Recommend City Council adopt Riverside 2024-2025 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment 24-1284 ▶ jump to 32:53
  19. 8 Approve expenditure with Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce in amount not-to-exceed $69,245 from Public Utilities Community Support Outreach Education Account for sponsorships and services specifically provided to Public Utilities Department as described in attached report for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 with option to extend for second two-year term - Conceptually approve scope of services and sponsorships specifically provided to Public Utilities Department as described in attached report 24-1464 ▶ jump to 79:27
  20. 9 Receive information and provide feedback on Proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 User Fees and Charges for Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water 24-1482 ▶ jump to 146:19
  21. 21 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 199:35
  22. 10 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 24-1261
  23. 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. 24-1260 ▶ jump to 202:45
  24. 24 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 202:53
  25. 12 Electric Contractor and Consultant Panel updates as of February 2024 24-1276
  26. 13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of March 31, 2024 24-1277
  27. 14 Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of March 31, 2024 24-1274
  28. 15 Customer Engagement Report updates through March 2024 24-1278
  29. 16 Water Supply Report for March 2024 24-1282
  30. 17 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for March 2024 24-1275
  31. 18 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 24-1279
  32. 19 Trujillo Water Company Shareholders Agenda and Minutes 24-1283
  33. 20 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings 24-1280
  34. 21 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 24-1262
  35. 35 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2024 ▶ jump to 205:33
  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