Board of Public Utilities

City of Riverside Public Utilities Administrative Office 3750 University Ave. 3 Fl. Board of Public Utilities Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 826-2135 Agenda - Revised Meeting Date: Monday, March 10, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting Originally Published: February 26, 2025 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 (951) 826-8688 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 ***** City of Riverside Page 1 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised March 10, 2025 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) 826-2211 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 ELECTION OF OFFICERS 1 Ratify July 11, 2022, revised Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules - Authorize Chair to sign revised rules - Election for Board of Public Utilities offices of Chair and Vice-Chair Attachments: Report Standing Rules Board Minutes – July 11, 2022 Revised Rules Adopted July 11, 2022 City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised March 10, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 2 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities, you are invited to participate via telephone at (951) 826-8688. 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. COMMUNICATIONS 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 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. 4 Minutes of February 24, 2025 Attachments: Minutes 5 Recommend excusing the absence of Board Member Avery from the Board of Public Utilities meeting on January 27, 2025 Attachments: Report 6 Recommend excusing the absence of Board Chair Oceguera from the Board of Public Utilities meeting on January 27, 2025 Attachments: Report 7 Approve First Amendment to Services Agreement with James Huss dba West SWPPP Services for $49,000, for revised contract total of $98,000 from Public Utilities Water Operations Maintenance/Repair of Buildings and Improvements Account for weed abatement services of Public Utilities properties City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised March 10, 2025 Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 8 Approve First Amendment to Services Agreement with Quality Sprayers Inc., for $49,000, for revised contract total of $98,000 from Public Utilities Water Operations Maintenance/Repair of Buildings and Improvements Account for herbicide application for weed suppression services at Public Utilities properties Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 9 Urgent gas turbine repairs on Unit 2 at Riverside Energy Resource Center overview Attachments: Report Presentation 10 Recommend City Council approve increasing heat pump program annual budget to $750,000 from Public Utilities Residential Heat Pump Account - Maintain current rebate of $750 per ton for remainder of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and reduce it to $600 per ton for future years Attachments: Report Presentation 11 Approve lease buyout of two vehicles with Altec Capital Services, LLC, for $55,714 from Public Utilities Electric Field Automotive Equipment Account - Approve purchase of extended warranties for six vehicles with Altec Capital Services, LLC, for $78,540 from Public Utilities Electric Field Professional Services Account Attachments: Report Lease Buyout Quotes Extended Warranty Quote 1 Extended Warranty Quote 2 Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 12 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 13 Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda - Revised March 10, 2025 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 14 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - January 31, 2025 Attachments: Report Charts 15 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes Attachments: Special Meeting Agenda 01.30.25 Minutes 12.19.24 16 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025 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 City of Riverside Page 5