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 Meeting Date: Monday, June 9, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Wednesday, May 28, 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 ***** City of Riverside Page 1 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 9, 2025 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, 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, City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 9, 2025 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 May 12, 2025 Attachments: Minutes 4 Excuse absence of Board Member Becker from April 28, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting Attachments: Report 5 Excuse absence of Board Member Evans from April 28, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting Attachments: Report 6 Approve purchase of extended warranties with Altec Capital Services, LLC, in amount of $61,510 from Electric Field Professional Services Account for five vehicles Attachments: Report Extended Warranty Quote 1 Extended Warranty Quote 2 Presentation 7 Award Bid 8164 to Airgas Specialty Products, Inc., Lawrenceville, Georgia for $198,000 from Springs Maintenance Generating Plants Account for purchase and delivery of 19 percent aqueous ammonia for three-year term ending June 30, 2028 - Riverside Public Utilities Power Plants Attachments: Report Bid Award Recommendation Presentation City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 9, 2025 8 Recommend City Council approve First Amendment to Charging Station Site License Agreement with Electrify America for construction of eight (8) electric vehicle charging stations at Mission Square Parking Garage - 3750 University Avenue Attachments: Report Agreement Site Map Presentation 9 Approve Agreement for Conveyance of Property with City of Colton for sale of partial fee simple interest and sixty-month temporary construction easement on portion of City-owned vacant land, Assessor’s Parcel Number 0276-122-06, located on east side of South Mt. Vernon Avenue, on south side of Union Pacific Rail Line in City of Colton Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 10 Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for submittal to Wildfire Safety Advisory Board in accordance with California Public Utilities Code Section 8387 Attachments: Report 2025 RPU Wildfire Mitigation Plan Presentation 11 Recommend City Council approve agreement with Robert Allen Shepherd for approximately $7,100 from Public Utilities Water Productions & Operations Professional Services Account for holding tank cost reimbursement for term until sewer services are made available - 3625 Placentia Lane Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 12 Recommend City Council award Bid 8163 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $566,617.30 from Central Garage and Water accounts for Public Utilities Water Field and Operations Sections for purchase of eleven (11) 2025 Ford F150 XL 2-Wheel-Drive SuperCabs Attachments: Report Bid Award recommendation Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 9, 2025 DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 13 Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 Code of Ethics and Conduct annual review for its effectiveness and forward recommendations to Board of Ethics for consideration Attachments: Report RMC 2.78 Presentation 14 Approve Eleventh Amendment to Information System Agreement with System and Software Inc., for $1,358,712 for Customer Information Systems Upgrade Project and Implementation Services - Approve project implementation 20 percent change order authority in amount of $208,980 - Approve Work Order 2521744 in amount of $1,567,692 from Public Utilities CIS Upgrade Account Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 15 Approve expenditure for 14 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Purchase Orders for Electric and Water operations with estimated amount of $3,622,023 - Approve expenditure for 20 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Purchase Orders for Central Stores for orders benefiting Electric and Water operations with estimated amount of $23,768,660 - Approve not-to-exceed 20 percent allowance for Producer Price Index (PPI) increases for 20 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Purchase Orders for Central Stores for orders benefiting Electric and Water operations - Approve expenditure for 65 Fiscal Year 2025-26 existing contract Purchase Orders with estimated total amount of $18,200,801 - Approve expenditure for 25 Fiscal Year 2025-26 recurring expenditures for SHARE with estimated total amount of $5,402,166 - Approve expenditure for 84 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Purchase Orders with cumulative multiple year costs equal to or greater than $50,000 with estimated total amount of $3,157,557 - Total fiscal impact is estimated at $54,151,207 from proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget - Approve expenditure for legal budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for law firm of Thompson Coburn in amount not-to-exceed $792,000 from Power Resources, Legislative & Regulatory Risk, New 230 KV Station-Reimb Accounts - Approve increase in annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for law firm of Thompson Coburn in amount not-to-exceed $72,000 for revised total budget of $792,000 from Power Resources Account City of Riverside Page 5 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 9, 2025 Attachments: Report FY 2025-26 Annual Purchase Orders Electric and Water FY 2025-26 Annual Purchase Orders Central Stores FY 2025-26 Existing Contract Purchase Orders FY 2025-26 Annually Recurring SHARE, Memberships and Subscription Expenditures FY 2025-26 Multiyear Purchase Order Expenditures Over $50,000 Presentation 16 Receive presentation on top priorities review Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide - Form ad hoc committee comprised of three Board members appointed by Board Chair to review and recommend amendments to Board Standing Rules and Policy Guide for term of 12 months Attachments: Report Standing Rules Policy Guide Presentation BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS 17 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 18 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 19 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - April 30, 2025 Attachments: Report Charts 20 Electric Contractor Panel Updates as of March 31, 2025 Attachments: Report Electric Contractors Panel Charts 21 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for March 2025 City of Riverside Page 6 Board of Public Utilities Agenda June 9, 2025 Attachments: Electric Consultant Report Electric Consultant Charts Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts 22 Financial Results as of December 31, 2024 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of March 31, 2025 Attachments: Report 23 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes Attachments: Minutes 03.20.25 Agenda 4.17.25 24 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings Attachments: Upcoming Meetings 25 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms Attachments: Acronyms ********* The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting ********* 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 7