Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · July 8, 2024
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, July 8, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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.
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 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. 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 and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings
or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a
violation of these rules.
The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect,
and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve.
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.
Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available for public
inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of
the meeting room.
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 Board Members.
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,
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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 June 24, 2024
Attachments: Minutes
3 A Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California (1)
Amending Water Rate Schedules WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-4, WA-5, WA-6,
WA-7, WA-8, WA-10, WA-11, and WA-12 to remove references to the expired
Water Conservation Surcharge; and (2) Recommending City Council approval
thereof - Waive further reading
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Water Rate Schedules Redline
Presentation
4 Approve expenditure of $500,000 for Work Order 642975 for lease of vacant
property with Rohr Inc., part of Collins Aerospace, Delaware corporation -
Recommend City Council approve Lease of Vacant Property with Rohr, Inc., part of
Collins Aerospace, Delaware corporation in amount of $500,000 from Public Utilities
Electrical Capital Account for approximately nine acres of vacant property for
construction materials yard for Riverside Transmission Reliability Project 69kV
sub-transmission system for five-year term - 8200 Arlington Avenue
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Presentation
5 Recommend City Council approve annexation of City of Riverside’s property located
at 1388 South E. Street, San Bernardino, into City of San Bernardino’s Community
Facilitates District No 2019-1
Attachments: Report
Application and Acknowledgement
Presentation
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6 Approve and recommend City Council approve Stormwater Treatment Device and
Control Measure Access and Maintenance Agreement with City of San Bernardino
for City owned property located at 1388 South E. Street, San Bernardino - Approve
Water Quality Management Plan with City of San Bernardino for City owned
property located at 1388 South E. Street, San Bernardino
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Water Quality Management Plan
Presentation
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
7 Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 Code of Ethics and Conduct review for
recommendations to Board of Ethics for consideration
Attachments: Report
RMC 2.78 Recommended Revision
Presentation
8 Award Bid RPU-8058 to Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., Peachtree City, Georgia for
five-year term in amount of $1,529,780 - Authorize additional change order
authority to Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., for not-to-exceed amount of 10 percent
or $152,978 of original contract price for Bid RPU-8058 - Approve expenditure for
Work Order 2427296 in amount of $1,683,000 from Public Utilities Account
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Project Site Map
Award Recommendation
Presentation
9 Award Bid RPU-8077 to E.E. Electric Inc., Jurupa Valley, for Circuit 1502 Conduit
and Cable Replacement Project in amount of $1,351,789 - Approve 10 percent
contingency or $135,179 for Bid RPU-8077 - Approve capital expenditure for Work
Order 2201057 in amount of $1,795,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital
Account which includes all design, construction, construction support, contract
administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs for Circuit
1502 Conduit and Cable Replacement Project
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Attachments: Report
Project Site Map
Award Recommendation
Presentation
10 Approve Work Order 2222112 for total capital expenditure of $3,480,000 from
Public Utilities Electric Capital Account Plaza Substation 4kV to 12kV Conversion
Make-Ready for Circuits 443 and 460 Project
Attachments: Report
Project Site Map
Presentation
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
11 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members
and/or staff
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.
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of May 31, 2024
Attachments: Report
Charts
14 Customer Engagement program updates through May 2024
Attachments: Report
15 Southern California Public Power Authority Minutes
Attachments: SCPPA Minutes 04.18.24
16 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings
Attachments: Upcoming Meetings
17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms
Attachments: Acronyms
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting
is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024
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RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
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