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 24, 2024  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA  
Live Webcast at  
Publication Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024  
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 (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265  
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.  
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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) 826-5427 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 (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID:  
926 9699 1265. 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  
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Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts  
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.  
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Minutes of June 10, 2024  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
4
Record absence of Board Member Melendez from May 13, 2024, meeting as  
excused  
Attachments:  
Report  
5
Recommend City Council adopt resolution approving financing agreement with  
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in amount of $4,814,000 plus interest payable over a  
7-year period at estimated interest rate of approximately 4.149 percent - Authorize  
increase in estimated revenues in amount of $4,814,000 to reflect proceeds of  
capital lease financing agreement - Authorize supplemental appropriation in amount  
of $4,814,000 from Water Fund, Water Automotive Equipment Account, for  
purchase of vehicles and related equipment - Authorize estimated costs of issuance  
expenditures of $50,000 associated with this financing to be paid from existing  
appropriations in Water Fund, Debt Related Fiscal Charges Account  
Attachments:  
Report  
Sourcewell Agreements  
Presentation  
6
Recommend City Council adopt Resolution to declare as exempt surplus vacant  
City-owned land, two parcels approximately 13,200 square feet each, located in  
Ramona District area between Wheeler Street and Lido Drive on California Avenue  
bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 193-072-032 and 193-074-012 - Authorize  
marketing and sale of Property at fair market value pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486  
and in accordance with City’s Administrative Manual 08.003.00 for Disposition and  
Sale of City-owned Real Property  
Attachments:  
Report  
Resolution  
Presentation  
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Recommend City Council approve Termination Agreement with Strong Capital I LP,  
a Delaware limited partnership, for License Number 0251979  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
Presentation  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
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Award Bid SUB-871 to Avail Switchgear Systems, Fulton, Missouri, in amount of  
$2,561,551.88 for procurement of one 15KV Metalclad Switchgear for La Colina  
Substation  
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Approve 10 percent contingency or $256,155 for Bid SUB-871 -  
Approve increase to Work Order 2202776 in amount of $2,900,000, bringing total  
Work Order amount from $2,500,000 to $5,400,000 funds available in Public Utilities  
Substation Transformer Upgrade Capital Account  
Attachments:  
Report  
Project Site Map  
Bid Award Recommendation  
Presentation  
9
Approve Work Order 2426793 for Transwestern Development Company in amount  
of $212,652 from Public Utilities Distribution Line Extensions Account for  
reimbursement credit for added facilities as part of 4kV Electrical Feeder Extension  
for Riverside Logistics Center - 3650 Center Street  
Attachments:  
Report  
Project Site Map  
Presentation  
10  
Riverside Public Utilities Cash Reserve Policy update - Approve Cash Reserve  
Policy update to reduce annual funding to San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station  
Additional Decommissioning Liability Reserve from $2.0M to $1.0M, beginning in  
Fiscal Year 2024-25 - Recommend City Council approve updated Riverside Public  
Utilities Cash Reserve Policy to reduce annual funding to San Onofre Nuclear  
Generating Station Additional Decommissioning Liability Reserve  
Attachments:  
Report  
RPU’s Fiscal Policies, including Cash Reserve Policy (redline)  
Presentation  
11  
Receive regulatory update on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, Hexavalent  
Chromium, Lead and Copper Rule Revision, and Consumer Confidence Report  
Attachments:  
Report  
2023 CCR  
Presentation  
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Recommend City Council approve Inter-Utility Service Agreement with Southern  
California Gas Company in annual amount of $500,000, for total contract amount of  
$1,000,000 from Public Utilities Multi-Family Direct Install Program Account for  
Mobile-Home and Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program for term to June 30,  
2026  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
Presentation  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
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Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members  
and/or staff  
14  
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  
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Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for March 2024 and  
April 2024  
Attachments:  
Electric Consultant Report  
Electric Consultant Panel Charts  
Electric Contractors Panel Report  
Electric Contractors Panel Charts  
Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report March 2024  
Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report April 2024  
Water Contractor's Panel (Paving) Charts March 2024  
Water Contractor's Panel (Paving) Charts April 2024  
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Financial Results as of March 31, 2024 and Accounts Receivable and  
Delinquencies as of April 30, 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
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Contracts executed not requiring Board approval as of April 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
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Power Supply Report for April 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
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Injuries and vehicle accidents safety update  
Attachments:  
Report  
Charts  
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Upcoming City Council and Board meetings  
Attachments:  
Report  
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Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
Acronyms  
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, May 13, 2024  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:  
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com  
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