Public Utilities  
Administrative Office  
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.  
Riverside, CA 92501  
(951) 826-2135  
City of Riverside  
Board of Public Utilities  
Agenda - Revised  
Meeting Date: Monday, March 10, 2025  
Publication Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
Live Webcast at:  
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting  
Originally Published: February 26, 2025  
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  
ELECTION OF OFFICERS  
1
Ratify July 11, 2022, revised Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules - Authorize  
Chair to sign revised rules - Election for Board of Public Utilities offices of Chair  
and Vice-Chair  
Attachments:  
Report  
Standing Rules  
Board Minutes – July 11, 2022  
Revised Rules Adopted July 11, 2022  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
2
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  
3
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.  
4
Minutes of February 24, 2025  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
5
Recommend excusing the absence of Board Member Avery from the Board of  
Public Utilities meeting on January 27, 2025  
Attachments:  
Report  
6
Recommend excusing the absence of Board Chair Oceguera from the Board of  
Public Utilities meeting on January 27, 2025  
Attachments:  
Report  
7
Approve First Amendment to Services Agreement with James Huss dba West  
SWPPP Services for $49,000, for revised contract total of $98,000 from Public  
Utilities Water Operations Maintenance/Repair of Buildings and Improvements  
Account for weed abatement services of Public Utilities properties  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
Presentation  
8
Approve First Amendment to Services Agreement with Quality Sprayers Inc., for  
$49,000, for revised contract total of $98,000 from Public Utilities Water Operations  
Maintenance/Repair of Buildings and Improvements Account for herbicide  
application for weed suppression services at Public Utilities properties  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
Presentation  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
9
Urgent gas turbine repairs on Unit 2 at Riverside Energy Resource Center overview  
Attachments:  
Report  
Presentation  
10  
Recommend City Council approve increasing heat pump program annual budget to  
$750,000 from Public Utilities Residential Heat Pump Account - Maintain current  
rebate of $750 per ton for remainder of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 and reduce it to  
$600 per ton for future years  
Attachments:  
Report  
Presentation  
11  
Approve lease buyout of two vehicles with Altec Capital Services, LLC, for $55,714  
from Public Utilities Electric Field Automotive Equipment Account Approve  
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purchase of extended warranties for six vehicles with Altec Capital Services, LLC,  
for $78,540 from Public Utilities Electric Field Professional Services Account  
Attachments:  
Report  
Lease Buyout Quotes  
Extended Warranty Quote 1  
Extended Warranty Quote 2  
Presentation  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
12  
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members  
and/or staff  
13  
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  
14 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - January 31, 2025  
Attachments:  
Report  
Charts  
15  
Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes  
Attachments:  
Special Meeting Agenda 01.30.25  
Minutes 12.19.24  
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, March 24, 2025  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:  
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com  
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