Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · June 27, 2022
Agenda
City of Riverside Public Utilities
Administrative Office
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.
Board of Public Utilities Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-2135
Agenda
Meeting Date: Monday, June 27, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2022 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA
View Virtual Meeting at
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or
www.WatchRiverside.com
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.
The Board of Public Utilities will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting.
Face coverings are strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status.
To participate virtually, two options are available:
TO PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:
Call (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265
Press star 9 (*9) to request to speak.
Individuals in the queue will be prompted press star 6 (*6) to unmute and 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.
Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Please follow along with the meeting via www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting, RiversideTV
cable channels, or City social media live feeds to ensure you call in at the
appropriate time for your item(s).
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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.
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Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23618,
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.
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LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the hearing impaired--please see City
Clerk. 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.
TTY users call 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay services (TRS).
Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available in the Office of
the City Clerk, at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting, and in the binder located near the
entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber.
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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 Chair or Members of the
Board.
6:30 P.M.
CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
This portion of the Board of Public Utilities Agenda is for all matters where staff and
public participation is anticipated. Individual audience participation is limited to
3 minutes.
2 2022 Public Water System Report on Public Health Goals as required under
California Health and Safety Code Section 116470 (c)
Attachments: Report
Public Hearing Notice
2022 PHG Report
Presentation
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Board
of Public Utilities and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will
be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Board of Public Utilities
votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Board of Public Utilities or the Public
Utilities General Manager, or his designee, request specific items be removed from the
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Consent Calendar for separate action.
3 Minutes of June 13, 2022
Attachments: Minutes
4 Excuse absence of Board Member Heru from May 23, 2022, meeting
Attachments: Report
5 Request for Bid 7900 to Airgas Specialty Products, Inc., Georgia, for $99,300 from
Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC), Clearwater, and Springs
Maintenance-Generating Plants Accounts for three-year supply of 19 percent
aqueous ammonia an essential component of emissions control systems for RERC,
Clearwater and Springs Power Plants through July 1, 2025
Attachments: Report
Award Recommendation
Presentation
6 Expenditure for Request for Proposal 2159 for Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC,
Monrovia, for $3,000,000 for three-year term with two optional one-year extensions
for $1,000,000 annually from Public Utilities Professional Services Account for
water quality laboratory testing and analytical services - Recommend City Council
approve Professional Services Agreement for Request for Proposal 2159 to
Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC
Attachments: Report
Award Recommendation
Agreement
Presentation
7 Expenditure for Work Order 2225922 for $119,000 from Public Utilities Major Street
Light Projects Account for preparation of California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) documentation and Title 20 Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for Phase
2 of Citywide Streetlight Light Emitting Diode (LED) Conversion Program -
Recommend City Council approve Request for Proposal 2160 Supplemental
Agreement with TRC Solutions, Irvine, for $68,400 for documentation preparation of
CEQA and Title 20 COA for Phase 2 of Citywide Streetlight LED Conversion
Program
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Attachments: Report
Map
Supplemental Agreement
Master Agreement
Award Recommendation
Presentation
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
This portion of the Board of Public Utilities Agenda is for all matters where staff and
public participation is anticipated. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Via phone:
Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. Via
Zoom: Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will
prompt you to "unmute" and speak.
8 Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 Code of Ethics and Conduct review for
recommendations to Board of Ethics for consideration
Attachments: Report
Code of Ethics and Conduct
9 Public Utilities 2022 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for submittal to Wildfire Safety Advisory
Board in accordance with California Public Utilities Code Section 8387
Attachments: Report
Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Presentation
10 Expenditures for annual purchase orders, existing contract purchase orders,
annually recurring expenditures over $50,000 and purchase orders with multi-year
cost over $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for estimated $33,909,653 from Fiscal
Years 2022-23 - 2023-24 Public Utilities Budget
Attachments: Report
Annual Purchase Orders Electric and Water
Annual Central Stores Purchase Orders Electric and Water
Annual Exisiting Contract Purchase Orders
Annual Recurring Expenses for SHARE Memberships and Subscriptions
Annual Recurring PO Expenses
Presentation
CLOSED SESSION
The Board of Public Utilities may adjourn to the below listed Closed Session at their
convenience during this Board of Public Utilities meeting.
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11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, City Manager,
regarding price and terms for Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement of 3750
University Avenue, Suite 125, Riverside, CA 92501, APN: 215-371-005, by The IG
Group, LLC operating as a Slater’s 50/50 location; Ivan Garcia, Negotiator
Attachments: Report
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
12 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion
13 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members
and/or staff
14 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of
Board of Public Utilities
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
15 Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update
16 Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Financial Results through April 2022 -
Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies through April 2022
Attachments: Report
17 Electric and Water Contractor/Consultants Panel Updates - April 2022
Attachments: Electric Contractor Report
Electric Contractor Charts
Water Contractor Report
Water Contractor Charts
Electric Consultant Report
Electric Consultant Charts
18 Upcoming Board and City Council meetings
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings
19 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Acronyms
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting
is scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2022
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For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
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