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 23, 2023  
Publication Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA  
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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.  
The Board of Public Utilities will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting.  
Face coverings are strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status.  
To participate virtually, two options are available:  
TO PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:  
Call (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265  
Press star 9 (*9) to request to speak.  
Individuals in the queue will be prompted press star 6 (*6) to unmute and speak.  
TO PARTICIPATE 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.  
cable channels, or City social media live feeds 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 of Public Utilities 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. 23618,  
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, as well as the public participants are advised that any  
delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City  
Council, Boards and commissions, or their presiding officer constitutes a violation of  
these rules.  
The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a respectful workplace that requires  
all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and  
inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that  
provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public  
they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community  
feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion  
associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that  
all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional,  
and respectful public environment.  
The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment,  
discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance  
policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new  
harassment and discrimination laws.  
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LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the hearing impaired--please see City  
Clerk. 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.  
TTY users call 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay services (TRS).  
Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available in the Office of  
entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber while the meeting is in session.  
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 Chair or Members of the  
Board.  
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.  
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 January 9, 2023  
Attachments:  
4
Recommend City Council approve Second Amendment to Professional Consultant  
Services Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Riverside, to increase contract by  
$40,000 for total revised contract amount of $214,832 from Management Services  
Professional Services Account for Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design  
Attachments:  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
This portion of the Board of Public Utilities Agenda is for all matters where staff and  
public participation is anticipated. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Via phone:  
Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. Via  
Zoom: Select the "Raise Hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will  
prompt you to "unmute" and speak.  
5
Approve Work Order 2302559 for capital expenditure of $383,000 from Public  
Utilities Substation Bus Upgrade Account for protection system upgrade project  
including design, construction, procurement, testing and commissioning, and  
construction support for upgrading protection and automation systems - Harvey  
Lynn Substation Switchgear 5  
Attachments:  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
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Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members  
and/or staff  
7
Items for future Board of Public Utilities consideration as requested by members of  
Board of Public Utilities  
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT  
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic and Emergency Orders update  
Electric and Water Contractor Panel updates - November 2022  
Attachments:  
10  
Contracts executed not requiring Board approval - November 2022  
Attachments:  
11  
Upcoming Board and City Council meetings  
Attachments:  
12  
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, February 13, 2023  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com  
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