Public Utilities  
Administrative Office  
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.  
Riverside, CA 92501  
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City of Riverside  
Board of Public Utilities  
Agenda  
Meeting Date: Monday, November 27, 2023  
Publication Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA  
Live Webcast at  
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.  
Face coverings are strongly recommended.  
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 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. 23976,  
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 deaf and hard of hearing--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.  
WORKSHOP  
2
Board of Public Utilities' Annual Work Plan review  
Attachments:  
COMMUNICATIONS  
3
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.  
4
Minutes of November 13, 2023  
Attachments:  
5
Recommend City Council approve Energy Savings Assistance Program (ESAP)  
Master Inter-Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company in amount of  
$375,000 for January 1, through June 30, 2024, and $750,000 for Fiscal Year  
2024/25 for total contract of $1,125,000 from Public Benefits Programs Energy  
Savings Assistance Program Account  
Attachments:  
6
Recommend City Council confirm shareholder proxy authority for voting  
representatives and alternates - Authorize assignment of shares for each mutual  
water company owned by City to specified Board of Public Utilities members -  
Rescind any prior assigned shares owned by City to mutual water companies -  
Delegate authority to any designated representative or alternate to vote City’s  
shares as City’s proxy at all meetings of respective mutual water companies from  
date of this action until amended  
Attachments:  
7
Recommend City Council declare approximately 1,296 square feet of vacant  
City-owned land bearing Assessor's Parcel Number 207-033-029 as exempt surplus  
- Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement with Virgil C. Hane and Bette J. Graff for  
sales price of $1,302.00 to be deposited into Water Fund Miscellaneous Receipts  
Account - West of Beacon Way and north of Redwood Drive, formerly known as  
Mary Evans Booster Station  
Attachments:  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
8
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members  
and/or staff  
9
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  
10 Power Supply Report for September 2023  
Attachments:  
11  
Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates as of September 2023  
Attachments:  
12  
Riverside Public Utilities Safety Program Metrics on safety injuries and training for  
July, August, and September 2023  
Attachments:  
13  
Contracts executed not requiring Board approval as of September 2023  
Attachments:  
14  
Upcoming City Council and Board meetings  
Attachments:  
15  
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, December 11, 2023  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:  
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com  
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