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April 8, 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 — 36 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
  7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  8. 8 ROLL CALL
  9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 3:03
  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. 24-0843
  11. 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 5:14
  12. 2 Minutes of March 11, 2024 24-0962
  13. 3 Agreement for Request for Proposal 2320 with Harper & Associates Engineering Inc., Corona, in amount of $241,184 from Public Utilities Maintenance Account for Reservoir Maintenance Contract - Work Order 2401737 in the amount of $241,184 24-0909
  14. 4 Agreement from Request for Proposal 2323 with Control Air Enterprises, LLC, Anaheim, in amount of $454,423.65 from Public Utilities Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC) Maintenance Generating Plant Account, Springs Maintenance Generating Plant Account, and Clearwater Maintenance Generating Plant Account to perform heating, ventilation, and air conditioning maintenance through June 30, 2029, for period of five years - Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC), Springs, and Clearwater Power Plants 24-0908
  15. 5 Recommend City Council approve Third Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Riverside, increasing contract amount by $165,950 for revised total contract amount of $380,782 from Management Services Professional Services Account for Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design - Amend Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design to exercise option to extend term of agreement to December 31, 2025 24-0911
  16. 16 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  17. 6 Recommend City Council approve Electric Funds (including Public Benefits Fund) proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget totaling $466.2 million in revenues, $459.9 million in operating expenditures and $61.3 million in capital improvements and proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget totaling $499.2 million in revenues, $472.7 million in operating expenditures and $68.7 million in capital improvements - Authorize use of Designated Electric Fund Dark Fiber Reserve for dark fiber leasing operating expenses in amount of $0.6 million for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and $0.7 million for Fiscal Year 2025/26 - Approve Water Funds (including Water Conservation Fund) proposed Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget totaling $100.4 million in revenues, $97.2 million in operating expenditures and $29.6 million in capital improvements and proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget totaling $108.1 million in revenues, $95.2 million in operating expenditures and $34.6 million in capital improvements - Difference between revenues and expenditures including capital improvements will be funded by bond proceeds and reserves 24-0897 ▶ jump to 6:11
  18. 7 Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2420403 in amount of $62,327,000 for design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs for Hunter Substation Replacement Project - Recommend City Council award Design-Build Agreement for Request for Proposal 1850 with Aubrey Silvey Enterprise Inc., Bremen, Georgia, in amount of $54,434,074.23 for Hunter Substation Replacement Project for term of 40 months from date specified in Notice to Proceed once issued by City - Authorize 10 percent, or $5,443,407, change order authority for contract with Aubrey Silvey Enterprise Inc., for Request for Proposal 1850 Hunter Substation Replacement Project - Authorize budget transfer of $12,512,000 from Public Utilities’ Electric Recurring projects, $15,815,000 from Public Utilities’ Electric Overhead projects, $23,350,000 from Public Utilities’ Electric Underground projects, and $10,650,000 from Public Utilities’ Electric Substation Account to Public Utilities’ Hunter Substation Replacement Account 24-0910 ▶ jump to 62:31
  19. 8 Recommend City Council approve and adopt 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) for Riverside Public Utilities - Direct staff file adopted 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (2023 IRP) and any applicable supporting material with California Energy Commission within five business days after adoption of 2023 IRP 24-0896 ▶ jump to 95:40
  20. 20 page break
  21. 21 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  22. 9 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 24-0782
  23. 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. 24-0781
  24. 24 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
  25. 11 Power Supply Report for January 2024 24-0900
  26. 12 Water Contractor Panel updates as of January 2024 24-0904
  27. 13 Water Supply Report for February 2024 24-0906
  28. 14 Customer Engagement Report updates through February 2024 24-0905
  29. 15 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of February 29, 2024 24-0907
  30. 16 Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of February 29, 2024 24-0901
  31. 17 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 24-0902
  32. 18 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings 24-0903
  33. 19 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 24-0879
  34. 34 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 22, 2024
  35. 35 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
  36. 36 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com