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December 9, 2024 ·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 — 39 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 PUBLIC COMMENT
  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. 24-3398 ▶ jump to 2:32
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 24-3399 ▶ jump to 29:01
  12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 29:15
  13. 3 Minutes of November 18, 2024 24-3443
  14. 4 Record absence of Board Member Montgomery from October 28, 2024, meeting as excused 24-3419
  15. 5 Record absence of Board Member Polichetti from October 28, 2024, meeting as excused 24-3421
  16. 6 Approve procurement of Section 404 Utilities Exception Item - Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Upgrade with Camali Corporation for $143,163 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account to replace old UPS at Utilities Operations Center 24-3424
  17. 7 Receive and file Mission Square Building Fiscal Year 2023-24 year-end update - 3750 University Ave 24-3422
  18. 8 Receive and file 2023 Power Source Disclosure Reports, 2023 Power Content Label, Independent Accountant’s Reports, and Riverside Public Utilities California Energy Commission Renewable Portfolio Standard Annual Compliance Report updates submitted to California Energy Commission 24-3423
  19. 9 Receive and file annual marketing and communication activities update by Marketing and Communications Department 24-3431 ▶ jump to 9:45
  20. 20 WORKSHOP
  21. 10 Receive and file usage of internal forces for construction of water and electric utility projects update - Conduct workshop on proposed City Council Resolution and provide further direction and/or recommendations relating to reaffirming policy excepting certain types of projects from Section 1109 of Riverside City Charter and repealing Resolution 15507 24-3215 ▶ jump to 29:53
  22. 22 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  23. 11 Approve Work Order 2508277 in amount of $25,250,000 from System Automation - Advanced Metering Infrastructure Account - Approve purchase with McAvoy and Markham for not-to-exceed $15,350,000 for 80,000 additional electric meters for Fiscal Years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029 24-3425 ▶ jump to 147:32
  24. 12 Approve increase to Work Order 2202776 in amount of $1,680,000 from Public Utilities Substation Transformer Upgrade Capital Account, bringing total Work Order amount from $5,400,000 to $7,080,000 - Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Request for Proposal 2360 with Leidos Engineering, LLC, Reston, Virginia, in not-to-exceed amount of $1,292,028, for La Colina Substation Upgrade Project for term of 3.5 years from date specified in Notice to Proceed once issued with option to extend for one additional two-year term - Authorize 15 percent or $193,804 change order authority for contract with Leidos Engineering, LLC, for Request for Proposal 2360 La Colina Substation Upgrade Project 24-3426 ▶ jump to 209:43
  25. 13 Award RPU Bid 8074 to Edison Power Constructors, Inc., Mesa, Arizona, in amount of $806,632.31 for Paper Insulated Lead Covered Cable Replacement Project - Approve Work Order 2318306 for total capital expenditure of $3,000,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account including design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority of 10 percent in amount of $80,663.23 for Paper Insulated Lead Covered Cable Replacement Project 24-3427 ▶ jump to 222:08
  26. 26 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 240:30
  27. 14 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 24-3407
  28. 15 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. 24-3406
  29. 29 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
  30. 16 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of October 31, 2024 24-3409
  31. 17 Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of October 31, 2024 24-3410
  32. 18 Water Supply Report for October 31, 2024 24-3432
  33. 19 Customer Engagement Report updates through October 2024 24-3411
  34. 20 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 24-3414
  35. 21 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 24-3413
  36. 22 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 24-3408
  37. 37 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2025
  38. 38 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
  39. 39 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com