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March 10, 2025 ·6:30 PM Revised

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting Originally Published: February 26, 2025

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Agenda — 34 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 * * * * *
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 6:30 P.M.
  5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  7. 7 ROLL CALL
  8. 8 ELECTION OF OFFICERS ▶ jump to 1:53
  9. 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 25-0703
  10. 10 PUBLIC COMMENT
  11. 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. 25-0650 ▶ jump to 33:14
  12. 12 COMMUNICATIONS
  13. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 25-0671
  14. 14 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 37:06
  15. 4 Minutes of February 24, 2025 25-0927
  16. 5 Recommend excusing the absence of Board Member Avery from the Board of Public Utilities meeting on January 27, 2025 25-0698
  17. 6 Recommend excusing the absence of Board Chair Oceguera from the Board of Public Utilities meeting on January 27, 2025 25-0699
  18. 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 25-0719
  19. 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 25-0720
  20. 20 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  21. 9 Urgent gas turbine repairs on Unit 2 at Riverside Energy Resource Center overview 25-0706 ▶ jump to 38:07
  22. 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 25-0705 ▶ jump to 87:53
  23. 11 Approve lease buyout of two vehicles with Altec Capital Services, LLC, for $55,714 from Public Utilities Electric Field Automotive Equipment Account - Approve purchase of extended warranties for six vehicles with Altec Capital Services, LLC, for $78,540 from Public Utilities Electric Field Professional Services Account 25-0704 ▶ jump to 107:34
  24. 24 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 114:53
  25. 12 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 25-0652
  26. 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. 25-0651
  27. 27 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 117:16
  28. 14 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - January 31, 2025 25-0702
  29. 15 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 25-0700
  30. 16 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 25-0701
  31. 17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 25-0672
  32. 32 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 24, 2025
  33. 33 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
  34. 34 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com