Public Utilities  
Administrative Office  
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.  
Riverside, CA 92501  
(951) 826-2135  
City of Riverside  
Board of Public Utilities  
Agenda  
Meeting Date: Monday, October 28, 2024  
Publication Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
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.  
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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  
2
Human Resources Department Service Level Agreement update  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
3
4
Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts  
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.  
5
Minutes of September 23, 2024  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
6
Approve request to schedule Special Board of Public Utilities meeting on November  
18, 2024, and cancel regularly scheduled Board of Public Utilities meeting on  
November 25, 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
7
Record absence of Board Member Polichetti from  
excused  
August 26, 2024, meeting as  
Attachments:  
Report  
8
Record absence of Board Member Avery from August 26, 2024, meeting as  
excused  
Attachments:  
Report  
9
Record absence of Board Member Melendez from September 23, 2024, meeting as  
excused  
Attachments:  
Report  
10  
Approve Riverside Public Utilities Electric 2025 Annual Resource Adequacy Plan  
compliance filing - Authorize filing Riverside Utilities Electric 2025 Annual Resource  
Adequacy Plan with California Independent System Operator in compliance with  
Section 40 of its tariff for $53,968,537 included in Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget from  
Power Supply Capacity Budget account for procurement of Resource Adequacy  
capacity and capacity-related expenditures  
Attachments:  
Report  
2025 Annual Resource Adequacy Plan  
Resolution No. 23617 (revised Resource Adequacy Program)  
Presentation  
11  
Recommend City Council approve License Agreement with Stafford, LLC, for  
estimated total revenue of $213,490.78 deposited in Public Utilities Land and  
Building Rental Account for use of portion of Riverside Water Company Canal for  
twenty-year (20) term with three (3) five-year options to extend - Assessor's Parcel  
Number 225-350-070  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
Presentation  
12  
Recommend City Council receive Southern California Public Power Authority  
semi-annual expenditure report for Fiscal Year 2023-24  
Attachments:  
Report  
Presentation  
13  
Recommend City Council approve accepting funds of $325,070 from Department of  
Energy to develop and design a comprehensive energy and electrification programs  
plan - Authorize Chief Financial Officer, or designee to record increase in revenues  
in amount of $325,070 and appropriate expenditures in same amount in Grants &  
Restricted Programs Fund, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Project  
revenue and expenditure accounts to be established by Finance Department  
Attachments:  
Report  
Grant Allocation  
Energy Planning  
Agreement  
Presentation  
14  
Recommend City Council authorize expenditure for Addendum 3 to Software  
License Agreement Contract 2006-224 with Schneider Electric Smart Grid  
Solutions, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, in amount of $362,537 from Riverside Public  
Utilities Electric account for additional three-year term  
Attachments:  
Report  
Addendum 3 Agreement  
Presentation  
15  
Recommend City Council approve Mutual Aid Agreement with San Manuel Utility  
Authority to facilitate short term deployment of support before, during, and after  
incident  
or  
emergency  
-
Designate  
Public  
Utilities  
Assistant  
General  
Manager/Energy Delivery, as primary Agreement Administrators for Mutual Aid  
Agreement with San Manuel Utility Authority  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
16  
Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement  
Amendment with Richard Heath and Associates, Inc., Fresno, to add $1,250,000,  
for Outdoor Lighting Direct Installation Program contract amount of $2,500,000 -  
Authorize 10 percent change order authority in amount of $125,000 for Professional  
Consultant Services Agreement with Richard Heath and Associates for total contract  
not to exceed amount of $2,625,000 from Public Benefit Outdoor Lighting Account  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
Presentation  
17  
Request for Proposal 2370 Agreement with TransCanada Turbines, Inc., Houston,  
Texas in amount of $192,338.77 with 25 percent contingency amount of  
$48,084.69, for total contract amount not to exceed $240,423.46 from Public Utilities  
Maintenance Generating Plant Account to perform bushing maintenance on gas  
turbine - Clearwater Power Plant  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
Award Recommendation  
Presentation  
18  
Recommend City Council approve Request for Proposal 2379 Professional  
Consultant Services Agreement with Valley Soil, Inc., for $750,000 from Smart  
Irrigation Direct Install Program Account to administer Smart Irrigation Program  
Attachments:  
Report  
RFP No 2379 Award Recommendation  
Agreement  
Pricing Bid Results  
Presentation  
19  
Recommend City Council with at least five affirmative votes, authorize supplemental  
appropriation to provide grant match funding in total amount of $1,001,807 from  
Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to  
EV Charger Install at Public Facilities Account for development of multi-port electric  
vehicle charging hub at Riverside Municipal Airport - With at least five affirmative  
votes, upon grant award, authorize Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record  
transfer from Electric Fund EV Charger Install at Public Facilities account to Grants  
& Restricted Programs Fund, Airport Charger Hub Project in amount of up to  
$1,001,807  
Attachments:  
Report  
Presentation  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
20  
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members  
and/or staff  
21  
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  
22 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of August 31, 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
Charts  
23  
Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of August 31, 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
24  
Customer Engagement program updates through August 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
25  
Power Supply Report for August 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
26  
Water Supply Report for August 31, 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
Charts  
27  
Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for August 2024  
Attachments:  
Electric Consultant Report  
Electric Consultant Charts  
Electric Contractor Panel Report  
Electric Contractor Panel Charts  
Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report  
Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts  
28  
Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings  
Attachments:  
Upcoming Meetings  
29  
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
Acronyms  
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The next Special Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com  
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