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November 18, 2024 ·6:30 PM Final ·Special Meeting

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

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Agenda — 37 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. ▶ jump to 0:42
  5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:29
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 1:40
  7. 7 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:02
  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. 24-3143 ▶ jump to 2:25
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts 24-3205 ▶ jump to 4:50
  12. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 24-3144 ▶ jump to 16:53
  13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 17:09
  14. 4 Minutes of October 28, 2024 24-3230
  15. 5 Approve Service Agreement for Bid 8079 with Inland Electric Inc., Riverside, for $213,997 for replacement of one standby generator per site at Box Springs, Orange Terrace, and Tilden radio sites - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2311805 in amount of $271,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for three (3) Radio Sites Standby Generator Replacement Project 24-3210
  16. 6 Increase to Purchase Order 252027 with Herman Weissker, Inc., for total amount of $44,866 - Approve increase to Work Order 2501500 in amount of $31,953 for total capital expenditure of $60,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for cable replacement - Arroyo Drive 24-3211
  17. 7 Increase to Purchase Order 250243 with Trane U.S. Inc., for $45,749 for revised total of $122,254 from Public Utilities Maintenance Generating Plants Account for as needed repairs on air inlet chillers for 2024-2025 fiscal year - Riverside Energy Resource Center 24-3212
  18. 8 Board of Public Utilities recommend City Council approve legal budget in amount not to exceed $600,000 from the PU Elec Power Supply Operation-Outside Legal Services Account for law firm of Thompson Coburn to initiate petition with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding City’s Transmission Revenue Requirement 24-3304
  19. 19 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  20. 9 Award Bid 8117 to Asplundh Construction, LLC., Anaheim, for $6,452,235 for construction of 69kV Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC) to Freeman sub-transmission line - Authorize 20 percent contingency in amount of $1,290,447 and authorize staff to issue change orders to construction contract - Approve Work Order 2117652 for total capital expenditure of $8,342,682 from Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account for purpose of tracking work related to construction of 69kV RERC to Freeman line as part of Riverside Transmission Reliability Project Work Order 642975 24-3213 ▶ jump to 17:57
  21. 10 Approve Services Agreement to Request for Proposal 2357 with GE Vernova Operations, LLC., Houston, Texas, for $804,113.70 to perform Inlet Guide Vane upgrades on gas turbines at Springs Power Plant - Approve Work Order 2505220 including 10 percent contingency of $80,411.37 for total amount of $884,525.07 from Public Utilities Capital Account 24-3214 ▶ jump to 32:39
  22. 22 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  23. 11 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 24-3197 ▶ jump to 49:49
  24. 12 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. 24-3196 ▶ jump to 49:59
  25. 25 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 50:09
  26. 13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of September 30, 2024 24-3208
  27. 14 Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of September 30, 2024 24-3199
  28. 15 Customer Engagement Report updates through September 2024 24-3209
  29. 16 Power Supply Report - September 2024 24-3200
  30. 17 Water Supply Report - September 2024 24-3201
  31. 18 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for September 2024 24-3198
  32. 19 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for September 2024 24-3202
  33. 20 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 24-3203
  34. 21 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 24-3204
  35. 35 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 9, 2024 ▶ jump to 54:30
  36. 36 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
  37. 37 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com