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, February 10, 2025

Publication Date: Wednesday, January 29, 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.

PRESENTATION

Recognition of Board Chair Gil Oceguera's service on the Board of Public Utilities

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 27, 2025

Attachments:

Minutes

Recommend City Council confirm shareholder proxy authority for voting

representatives and alternates outlined in staff report - Delegate authority to any

designated Council, RPU Board, or City staff representative or their alternate to vote

City’s shares as City’s proxy at all meetings of respective mutual water companies

listed in staff report - Authorize City Manager and Public Utilities General Manager

to designate Council, RPU Board, or staff representatives to serve on mutual water

company boards listed in staff report - Authorize assignment and recalling of shares

as necessary for each Council, Board, or City staff representative serving on

mutual water companies listed in staff report

Attachments:

Report

Attachment A

Approve agreement with CEMTEK Environmental, Inc., Santa Ana, in total amount

of $223,580 from Public Utilities Professional Services Accounts for software

support of data acquisition and handling system for five-year term - Riverside power

plants

Attachments:

Report

Agreement

Presentation

DISCUSSION CALENDAR

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

Approve Work Order 2512615 in amount of $1,400,000 from Capital Outlay Fund

Northside Agriculture Innovation Center Account for construction of Off-Site Water

System

Improvements

for

Northside

Agriculture

Innovation

Center

with

consideration of prior Work Order 2503934 approval in amount of $200,000 from

Restricted Programs Fund, Economic Development, Federal Capital Grants Account

for total project budget of $1,600,000 for engineering, construction, paving, and

construction contingency costs - 895 and 900 Clark Street

Attachments:

State Mandated Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund program and financial

activity update - Direct staff to return to Board of Public Utilities with Public Benefits

Energy Surcharge Plan to consider current program enhancements and to

introduce new programs

Attachments:

Report

June 2024 General Manager Report - August 12, 2024

RPU Current Public Benefit Energy Surcharge Programs

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

11 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - December 31, 2024

Attachments:

Report

Charts

Power Supply Report - November 2024

Attachments:

Report

Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders

Summary Reports for December 2024

Attachments:

Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes

Attachments:

Agenda 12.19.24

Minutes 11.21.24

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 24, 2025

For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:

RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com

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