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, September 9, 2024  
Publication Date: Wednesday, August 28, 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) 826-5427 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.  
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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 (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  
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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.  
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Minutes of August 26, 2024  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
4
Approve Work Order 1720790 in total amount of $1,212,000 from Public Utilities’  
Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and  
construction contingency costs for Taft Street Water Pipeline Replacement Project  
Attachments:  
Report  
Map  
Resolution R-15507  
Presentation  
5
Award Bid RPU-8115 to Layne Christensen Company Redlands, California in  
amount of $1,471,672.68 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 construction of Groundwater Well  
Rehabilitation Project - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2404052 in  
amount of $803,502 for Garner B Well and Work Order 2404054 in amount of  
$1,039,498 for Scheuer 2 Well for total project cost in amount of $1,843,000 from  
Public Utilities’ Facility Rehabilitation Account  
Attachments:  
Report  
Site Map  
RFB RPU-8115 Award Recommendation  
Presentation  
6
Approve Work Order 2503934 in total amount of $200,000 from Grants and  
Restricted Programs Fund, Economic Development, Federal Capital Grants Account  
for engineering design services for Water System Improvements for Northside  
Agriculture Innovation Center - Approve Work Order 2427155 in total amount of  
$150,000 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Economic Development,  
Federal Capital Grants Account for engineering design services for Electric System  
Improvements for Northside Agriculture Innovation Center  
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895 and 900 Clark  
Street  
Attachments:  
Report  
Project Location Maps  
Memorandum of Understanding – Water  
Memorandum of Understanding – Electric  
Resolution 15507  
Presentation  
CLOSED SESSION  
Pursuant to Government Code §54957 regarding public employee appointment -  
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Public Utilities General Manager  
Attachments:  
Report  
8
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice  
from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. 3M Company, et al., U.S. District  
Court for the District of South Carolina MDL No. 2873 Master Docket No.  
2:18-mn-2873  
Attachments:  
Report  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
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City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion  
10  
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members  
and/or staff  
11  
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  
12 Power Supply Report for June 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
13  
WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of July 31, 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
Charts  
14  
Customer Engagement program updates through July 2024  
Attachments:  
Report  
15  
Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes  
Attachments:  
SCPPA Minutes 05.16.24  
SCPPA Minutes 06.13.24  
SCPPA Agenda 07.16.24  
16  
Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings  
Attachments:  
Upcoming Meetings  
17  
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
Acronyms  
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:  
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com  
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