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, June 9, 2025

6:30 PM

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber

3900 Main Street, Riverside

Live Webcast at:

Publication Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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. 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.

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

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.

Minutes of May 12, 2025

Attachments:

Minutes

Excuse absence of Board Member Becker from April 28, 2025, Board of Public

Utilities meeting

Attachments:

Report

Excuse absence of Board Member Evans from April 28, 2025, Board of Public

Utilities meeting

Attachments:

Report

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

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

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:

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

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

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

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

DISCUSSION CALENDAR

Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

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

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

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

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 Expend

FY 2025-26 Multiyear Purchase Order Expenditures Over $50,000

Presentation

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:

BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members

and/or staff

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

Electric Contractor Panel Updates as of March 31, 2025

Attachments:

Report

Electric Contractors Panel Charts

Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for March 2025

Attachments:

Electric Consultant Report

Electric Consultant Charts

Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report

Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts

Financial Results as of December 31, 2024 - Accounts Receivable and

Delinquencies as of March 31, 2025

Attachments:

Report

Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes

Attachments:

Minutes 03.20.25

Agenda 4.17.25

Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings

Attachments:

Upcoming Meetings

Electric/Water Utility Acronyms