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, December 9, 2024

Publication Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024

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 November 18, 2024

Attachments:

Minutes

Record absence of Board Member Montgomery from October 28, 2024, meeting as

excused

Attachments:

Report

Record absence of Board Member Polichetti from October 28, 2024, meeting as

excused

Attachments:

Report

Approve procurement of Section 404 Utilities Exception Item - Uninterruptible Power

Supply (UPS) Upgrade with Camali Corporation for $143,163 from Public Utilities

Electric Capital Account to replace old UPS at Utilities Operations Center

Attachments:

Report

Presentation

Receive and file Mission Square Building Fiscal Year 2023-24 year-end update -

3750 University Ave

Attachments:

Report

Fiscal Year 2023/24 Annual Report

Presentation

Receive and file 2023 Power Source Disclosure Reports, 2023 Power Content

Label, Independent Accountant’s Reports, and Riverside Public Utilities California

Energy Commission Renewable Portfolio Standard Annual Compliance Report

updates submitted to California Energy Commission

Attachments:

Report

2023 RPU General Power Mix Power Source Disclosure Annual Report

2023 RPU 100% Renewable Energy Mix Power Source Disclosure Annual Repo

2023 Power Content Label

Independent Accountant’s Report of RPU’s General Power Mix

Independent Accountant’s Report of RPU’s 100% Renewable Energy Mix

RPU CEC-RPS Annual Compliance Report for Calendar Year 2023

Presentation

Receive and file annual marketing and communication activities update by

Marketing and Communications Department

Attachments:

Report

Presentation

WORKSHOP

Receive and file usage of internal forces for construction of water and electric utility

projects update - Conduct workshop on proposed City Council Resolution and

provide further direction and/or recommendations relating to reaffirming policy

excepting certain types of projects from Section 1109 of Riverside City Charter and

repealing Resolution 15507

Attachments:

Report

Draft City Council Resolution

City Charter Section 1109 (Public Works Contracts)

Resolution 11396

Resolution 15507

Presentation

DISCUSSION CALENDAR

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

Approve Work Order 2508277 in amount of $25,250,000 from System Automation -

Advanced Metering Infrastructure Account - Approve purchase with McAvoy and

Markham for not-to-exceed $15,350,000 for 80,000 additional electric meters for

Fiscal Years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029

Attachments:

Report

McAvoy and Markham Quote

Presentation

Approve increase to Work Order 2202776 in amount of $1,680,000 from Public

Utilities Substation Transformer Upgrade Capital Account, bringing total Work Order

amount from $5,400,000 to $7,080,000 - Recommend City Council approve

Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Request for Proposal 2360 with

Leidos Engineering, LLC, Reston, Virginia, in not-to-exceed amount of $1,292,028,

for La Colina Substation Upgrade Project for term of 3.5 years from date specified

in Notice to Proceed once issued with option to extend for one additional two-year

term - Authorize 15 percent or $193,804 change order authority for contract with

Leidos Engineering, LLC, for Request for Proposal 2360 La Colina Substation

Upgrade Project

Attachments:

Report

Project Site Map

Bid Award Recommendation

Presentation

Award RPU Bid 8074 to Edison Power Constructors, Inc., Mesa, Arizona, in amount

of $806,632.31 for Paper Insulated Lead Covered Cable Replacement Project -

Approve Work Order 2318306 for total capital expenditure of $3,000,000 from

Public Utilities Electric Capital Account including design, construction, construction

support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order

authority of 10 percent in amount of $80,663.23 for Paper Insulated Lead Covered

Cable Replacement Project

Attachments:

Report

Project Site Map

Bid Award Recommendation

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

16 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of October 31, 2024

Attachments:

Report

Charts

Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of October 31, 2024

Attachments:

Report

Water Supply Report for October 31, 2024

Attachments:

Report

Charts

Customer Engagement Report updates through October 2024

Attachments:

Report

Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes

Attachments:

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, January 13, 2025

For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:

RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com

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