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, January 27, 2025

Publication Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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.

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 January 13, 2025

Attachments:

Minutes

Record absence of Board Member Siana from December 9, 2024, meeting as

excused

Attachments:

Report

Recommend City Council adopt Resolution to declare as exempt surplus City-owned

land, approximately 8,948 square feet, formerly known as Sugarloaf Booster

Station, bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 251-040-035 - 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

Approve Request for Proposal 2412 Services Agreement with Air Treatment

Corporation, San Diego, for $514,899.69 from Public Utilities Clearwater Generating

Plant Maintenance Account for cooling tower maintenance - Clearwater Power Plant

Attachments:

DISCUSSION CALENDAR

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

Approve Work Order 2214680 for total amount of $2,180,000 from Public Utilities’

Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and

construction contingency costs - Brunswick Avenue Water Pipeline Replacement

Project

Attachments:

Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities 2024 Annual Audit and

Financial Report

Attachments:

Report

2024 Financial Report

Independent Auditors’ Report

Independent Auditors’ Governance Communication

Presentation

Recommend City Council approve Resource Adequacy Purchase and Financial

Energy Settlement Agreement with Baldy Mesa C, LLC, for estimated initial annual

net capacity cost of $4,800,000 from Public Utilities’ Power Resources Capacity

Account for 50 megawatts of battery energy storage capacity from Baldy Mesa C

Facility for fifteen-year term

Attachments:

Approve Board of Public Utilities 2025 Annual Workplan - Present Board of Public

Utilities 2025 Annual Workplan to Mobility and Infrastructure Committee - Return to

Board at future date to present Mobility and Infrastructure Committee’s action and

consider the adoption of Final 2025 Annual Workplan

Attachments:

Report

Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan

City Charter Article 12

City Charter Article 8

City Charter Article 11, Section 1109

Board Standing Rules

Board Policy Guidelines

Presentation

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

Water Supply Report for November 30, 2024

Attachments:

Report

Charts

Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for November 2024

Attachments:

Electric Consultant Report

Electric Consultant Charts

Electric Contractors Panel Report

Electric Contractor Panel Charts

Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report

Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts

Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda

Attachments:

Agenda 12.19.24

Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings

Attachments:

Upcoming Meetings

Electric/Water Utility Acronyms

Attachments:

Acronyms

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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting

is scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2025

For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:

RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com

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