Board of Public Utilities

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

Agenda — 32 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 0:43
7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 0:51
8. 8 ROLL CALL
9. 9 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
10. 1 Election of Board of Public Utilities Chair and Vice Chair - Board of Public Utilities Standing Committee assignments 24-0583 ▶ jump to 1:39
11. 11 COMMUNICATIONS
12. 2 Human Resources Department Update 24-0582 ▶ jump to 8:09
13. 13 PUBLIC COMMENT
14. 3 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. 24-0579 ▶ jump to 19:27
15. 15 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 23:34
16. 4 Minutes of February 26, 2024 24-0681
17. 5 Receive and recommend City Council receive Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditure report update for period of July 2023 through December 2023 24-0589
18. 18 page break
19. 19 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
20. 6 Recommend City Council approve Gage Canal Company’s capital expenditure budget for Fiscal Year 2023/24 - Direct staff to bring back additional reports to Board of Public Utilities for further discussion on capital needs of City water infrastructure serving Gage Canal Company shareholders 24-0608 ▶ jump to 24:27
21. 7 Recommend City Council approve License Agreement with W-H GT Owner IX, L. P., total revenue of $270,824.51 for use of portion of Riverside Water Company Canal Assessor's Parcel Number 1167-121-08 for twenty-five-year term - 21801 Barton Road, Grand Terrace 24-0611 ▶ jump to 51:45
22. 22 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
23. 8 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 24-0615 ▶ jump to 60:06
24. 9 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. 24-0614 ▶ jump to 62:20
25. 25 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
26. 10 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of January 31, 2024 24-0613 ▶ jump to 64:39
27. 11 Water Supply Report for January 2024 24-0612
28. 12 Customer Engagement Report updates through January 2024 24-0590
29. 13 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 24-0588
30. 14 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings 24-0584
31. 15 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 24-0591
32. 32 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 8, 2024 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 ▶ jump to 68:36