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, July 8, 2024  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
Live Webcast at:  
Publication Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024  
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:  
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  
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  
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.  
select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will  
prompt you to "unmute" and speak.  
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 24, 2024  
Attachments:  
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A Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California (1)  
Amending Water Rate Schedules WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-4, WA-5, WA-6,  
WA-7, WA-8, WA-10, WA-11, and WA-12 to remove references to the expired  
Water Conservation Surcharge; and (2) Recommending City Council approval  
thereof - Waive further reading  
Attachments:  
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Approve expenditure of $500,000 for Work Order 642975 for lease of vacant  
property with Rohr Inc., part of Collins Aerospace, Delaware corporation  
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Recommend City Council approve Lease of Vacant Property with Rohr, Inc., part of  
Collins Aerospace, Delaware corporation in amount of $500,000 from Public Utilities  
Electrical Capital Account for approximately nine acres of vacant property for  
construction materials yard for Riverside Transmission Reliability Project 69kV  
sub-transmission system for five-year term - 8200 Arlington Avenue  
Attachments:  
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Recommend City Council approve annexation of City of Riverside’s property located  
at 1388 South E. Street, San Bernardino, into City of San Bernardino’s Community  
Facilitates District No 2019-1  
Attachments:  
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Approve and recommend City Council approve Stormwater Treatment Device and  
Control Measure Access and Maintenance Agreement with City of San Bernardino  
for City owned property located at 1388 South E. Street, San Bernardino - Approve  
Water Quality Management Plan with City of San Bernardino for City owned  
property located at 1388 South E. Street, San Bernardino  
Attachments:  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
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Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 Code of Ethics and Conduct review for  
recommendations to Board of Ethics for consideration  
Attachments:  
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Award Bid RPU-8058 to Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., Peachtree City, Georgia for  
five-year term in amount of $1,529,780 - Authorize additional change order  
authority to Osmose Utilities Services, Inc., for not-to-exceed amount of 10 percent  
or $152,978 of original contract price for Bid RPU-8058 - Approve expenditure for  
Work Order 2427296 in amount of $1,683,000 from Public Utilities Account  
Attachments:  
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Award Bid RPU-8077 to E.E. Electric Inc., Jurupa Valley, for Circuit 1502 Conduit  
and Cable Replacement Project in amount of $1,351,789 - Approve 10 percent  
contingency or $135,179 for Bid RPU-8077 - Approve capital expenditure for Work  
Order 2201057 in amount of $1,795,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital  
Account which includes all design, construction, construction support, contract  
administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs for Circuit  
1502 Conduit and Cable Replacement Project  
Attachments:  
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Approve Work Order 2222112 for total capital expenditure of $3,480,000 from  
Public Utilities Electric Capital Account Plaza Substation 4kV to 12kV Conversion  
Make-Ready for Circuits 443 and 460 Project  
Attachments:  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
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Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members  
and/or staff  
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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  
13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of May 31, 2024  
Attachments:  
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Customer Engagement program updates through May 2024  
Attachments:  
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Southern California Public Power Authority Minutes  
Attachments:  
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Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings  
Attachments:  
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Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, July 22, 2024  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:  
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com  
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