Board of Public Utilities
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · April 14, 2025
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, April 14, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 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 (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
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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) 826-2211 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
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 (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,
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select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will
prompt you to "unmute" and speak.
COMMUNICATIONS
2 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.
3 Minutes of March 24, 2025
Attachments: Minutes
4 Recommend excusing the absence of Board Member Polichetti from the Board of
Public Utilities meeting on February 24, 2025
Attachments: Report
5 Recommend excusing the absence of Board Chair Oceguera from the Board of
Public Utilities meeting on February 24, 2025
Attachments: Report
6 Approve Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2352 with Pacific West
Industries Inc., for $192,536 from Public Utilities Maintenance Account for Air
Handler and Condenser Replacement at John W. North water treatment plant -
Approve Work Order 2516880 for $192,536 - Authorize City Manager or designee
to terminate Agreement with Paradigm Mechanical Corp
Attachments: Report
Agreement
RFP Award Recommendation
Presentation
7 Anticipated timeline of upcoming Board agenda items related to Generation projects
Attachments: Report
Presentation
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
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Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
8 Seven Oaks Dam Enhanced Recharge Project, Phase 1B construction status
update
Attachments: Report
Presentation
9 Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide presentation - Prioritize
topics to address over next year - Form ad hoc committee comprised of three Board
members appointed by Board Chair to review and recommend amendments to
Board Standing Rules and Board Policy Guide for term of 12 months
Attachments: Report
Board Standing Rules
Board Policy Guide
RPU Real Property Financial Management Policy
RPU Property Inventory with Classifications
RPU Water Portfolio Management Policy
RPU Fiscal Policies
RPU NERC/WECC Internal Compliance Program
RPU Utility 2.0
Presentation
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
10 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members
and/or staff
11 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
12 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - February 28, 2025
Attachments: Report
Charts
13 Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of February 28, 2025
Attachments: Report
14 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes
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Attachments: Agenda 02.20.25
Special Meeting Minutes 01.30.25
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, April 28, 2025
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
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