Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · August 14, 2023
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, August 14, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA
Live Webcast 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.
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).
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. 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.
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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 while the meeting is in session.
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.
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6:30 P.M.
CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
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.
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
Consent Calendar for separate action.
2 Minutes of July 24, 2023
Attachments: Minutes
3 Excuse absence of Board Member Crohn from Board meeting of July 10, 2023
Attachments: Report
4 Excuse absence of Board Member Siana from Board meeting of July 10, 2023
Attachments: Report
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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.
5 Work Order 2223289 for $1,186,000 from Public Utilities Water Main Replacement
Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs -
Market Street Water Main Replacement Project
Attachments: Report
Map
Presentation
6 Bid RPU-7976 to WEKA, Inc., San Bernardino, for $7,063,762 with 10 percent
change order authority in the amount of $706,376 from Public Utilities Transmission
and Water Main Replacement Accounts for Lincoln Avenue Techite Pipeline
Replacement Project between Jefferson and Madison Streets - Capital expenditures
for Work Orders 2022392 and 2225160 for $7,960,000 and $690,000, respectively,
for design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection
and construction change order authority costs for transmission and distribution
pipeline portions
Attachments: Report
Map
Bid Award Recommendation
Presentation
7 Ratify expenditure with TransCanada Turbines Inc., Airdrie, Canada, for
$2,560,501.37 from Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC) Capital Account for
turbine repairs on RERC Unit 1 due to urgent necessity for protection and
preservation of public life, health, and property - Approve Work Order 2311326 for
$2,560,501.37 for turbine repairs
Attachments: Report
Proposal
Cost Estimate Summary
Final Report
Presentation
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8 Update regarding Capital Improvement Plan budgets and expenditures for Fiscal
Years 2018-2023 and planned capital investments to be funded by currently
proposed Electric and Water Utility Five-Year Rate Plan Proposal introduced to the
Board on June 12, 2023
Attachments: Report
01-18-2018 CC RPT 02
01-18-2018 Minutes
Presentation
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
9 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members
and/or staff
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.
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
11 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of June 30, 2023
Attachments: Report
Charts
12 Power and Water Supply Reports - June 2023
Attachments: Power Supply Report
Water Supply Report
Water Charts
13 Customer Engagement Report updates through June 2023
Attachments: Report
14 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders
Summary Reports for June 2023
Attachments: Electric Open
Electric Closed
Water Open
Water Closed
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15 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings
Attachments: Upcoming meetings
16 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Acronyms
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting
is scheduled for Monday, August 28, 2023
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
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