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January 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 — 35 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. 23976, 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 ▶ jump to 11:51
  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. ▶ jump to 6:24
  11. 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 12:01
  12. 2 Minutes of December 11, 2023
  13. 3 Recommend excusing absence of Board Member Gujral from November 13, 2023, and November 27, 2023, meetings
  14. 4 Recommend excusing absence of Board Chair Oceguera from November 27, 2023, meeting
  15. 5 Approve cancellation of regularly scheduled Board of Public Utilities meetings for March 25, May 27, October 14, November 11, and December 23, 2024, due to holidays
  16. 6 Recommend City Council approve First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Sharp Electronics Corporation, New York, total citywide fiscal impact of $2,250,000, fiscal impact for Public Utilities of $528,750 from Admin, Electric, and Water Accounts for Managed Print Services for five-year term ending December 31, 2028
  17. 7 Recommend City Council approve legal budget for law firm Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth in amount not to exceed $60,000 to defend City in appeal case entitled Pongs v. City of Riverside - Approve increase to legal budget for law firm Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth in amount not to exceed $17,002.03, for new total of $126,052.03, from Public Utilities Account for defense of City in trial of case entitled Pongs v. City of Riverside, a reverse validation lawsuit challenging validity of City-issued municipal bonds
  18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  19. 8 Riverside Public Utilities Mission Square Audit Report and Financial Results for Fiscal Years of 2016-2021 ▶ jump to 13:13
  20. 9 Approve increase in capital expenditure for Work Order 1329385 in amount of $5,504,698 for total of $23,513,694 to extend participation in Enhanced Recharge Project in San Bernardino Basin Area associated with Seven Oaks Dam - Recommend City Council authorize budget transfer in amount of $5,504,698 from Public Utilities/Water Transmission Mains Account to Seven Oaks Dam Account ▶ jump to 27:43
  21. 10 Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities 2023 Annual Audit and Financial Report ▶ jump to 63:05
  22. 22 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  23. 11 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff ▶ jump to 71:33
  24. 12 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. ▶ jump to 71:47
  25. 25 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 71:53
  26. 13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of November 30, 2023
  27. 14 Water Supply Report for November 2023
  28. 15 Power Supply Report - October 2023
  29. 16 Customer Engagement Report updates through November 2023
  30. 17 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda
  31. 18 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings
  32. 19 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms
  33. 33 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 22, 2023
  34. 34 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
  35. 35 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com