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June 9, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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Agenda — 41 items

  1. 1 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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  3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, 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.
  4. 4 6:30 P.M. ▶ jump to 0:38
  5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:42
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 1:29
  7. 7 ROLL CALL
  8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 2:12
  9. 1 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. 25-1766
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 25-1765 ▶ jump to 6:43
  12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 7:04
  13. 3 Minutes of May 12, 2025 25-1904
  14. 4 Excuse absence of Board Member Becker from April 28, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting 25-1808
  15. 5 Excuse absence of Board Member Evans from April 28, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting 25-1809
  16. 6 Approve purchase of extended warranties with Altec Capital Services, LLC, in amount of $61,510 from Electric Field Professional Services Account for five vehicles 25-1846
  17. 7 Award Bid 8164 to Airgas Specialty Products, Inc., Lawrenceville, Georgia for $198,000 from Springs Maintenance Generating Plants Account for purchase and delivery of 19 percent aqueous ammonia for three-year term ending June 30, 2028 - Riverside Public Utilities Power Plants 25-1847
  18. 8 Recommend City Council approve First Amendment to Charging Station Site License Agreement with Electrify America for construction of eight (8) electric vehicle charging stations at Mission Square Parking Garage - 3750 University Avenue 25-1848
  19. 9 Approve Agreement for Conveyance of Property with City of Colton for sale of partial fee simple interest and sixty-month temporary construction easement on portion of City-owned vacant land, Assessor’s Parcel Number 0276-122-06, located on east side of South Mt. Vernon Avenue, on south side of Union Pacific Rail Line in City of Colton 25-1849
  20. 10 Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for submittal to Wildfire Safety Advisory Board in accordance with California Public Utilities Code Section 8387 25-1852 ▶ jump to 7:54
  21. 11 Recommend City Council approve agreement with Robert Allen Shepherd for approximately $7,100 from Public Utilities Water Productions & Operations Professional Services Account for holding tank cost reimbursement for term until sewer services are made available - 3625 Placentia Lane 25-1850 ▶ jump to 9:41
  22. 12 Recommend City Council award Bid 8163 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $566,617.30 from Central Garage and Water accounts for Public Utilities Water Field and Operations Sections for purchase of eleven (11) 2025 Ford F150 XL 2-Wheel-Drive SuperCabs 25-1871
  23. 23 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  24. 13 Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 Code of Ethics and Conduct annual review for its effectiveness and forward recommendations to Board of Ethics for consideration 25-1854 ▶ jump to 40:11
  25. 14 Approve Eleventh Amendment to Information System Agreement with System and Software Inc., for $1,358,712 for Customer Information Systems Upgrade Project and Implementation Services - Approve project implementation 20 percent change order authority in amount of $208,980 - Approve Work Order 2521744 in amount of $1,567,692 from Public Utilities CIS Upgrade Account 25-1873 ▶ jump to 55:19
  26. 15 Approve expenditure for 14 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Purchase Orders for Electric and Water operations with estimated amount of $3,622,023 - Approve expenditure for 20 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Purchase Orders for Central Stores for orders benefiting Electric and Water operations with estimated amount of $23,768,660 - Approve not-to-exceed 20 percent allowance for Producer Price Index (PPI) increases for 20 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Purchase Orders for Central Stores for orders benefiting Electric and Water operations - Approve expenditure for 65 Fiscal Year 2025-26 existing contract Purchase Orders with estimated total amount of $18,200,801 - Approve expenditure for 25 Fiscal Year 2025-26 recurring expenditures for SHARE with estimated total amount of $5,402,166 - Approve expenditure for 84 Fiscal Year 2025-26 Purchase Orders with cumulative multiple year costs equal to or greater than $50,000 with estimated total amount of $3,157,557 - Total fiscal impact is estimated at $54,151,207 from proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget - Approve expenditure for legal budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for law firm of Thompson Coburn in amount not-to-exceed $792,000 from Power Resources, Legislative & Regulatory Risk, New 230 KV Station-Reimb Accounts - Approve increase in annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for law firm of Thompson Coburn in amount not-to-exceed $72,000 for revised total budget of $792,000 from Power Resources Account 25-1875 ▶ jump to 98:17
  27. 16 Receive presentation on top priorities review Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide - Form ad hoc committee comprised of three Board members appointed by Board Chair to review and recommend amendments to Board Standing Rules and Policy Guide for term of 12 months 25-1874 ▶ jump to 160:03
  28. 28 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  29. 17 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 25-1767
  30. 18 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. 25-1764 ▶ jump to 190:53
  31. 31 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 191:57
  32. 19 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - April 30, 2025 25-1815
  33. 20 Electric Contractor Panel Updates as of March 31, 2025 25-1520
  34. 21 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for March 2025 25-1810
  35. 22 Financial Results as of December 31, 2024 - Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of March 31, 2025 25-1811
  36. 23 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 25-1813
  37. 24 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 25-1814
  38. 25 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 25-1768
  39. 39 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025
  40. 40 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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