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September 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 — 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) 826-5427 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 ▶ jump to 4:14
  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. 24-2493
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 5:00
  11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 24-2623
  12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 5:07
  13. 3 Minutes of August 26, 2024 24-2548
  14. 14 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  15. 4 Approve Work Order 1720790 in total amount of $1,212,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs for Taft Street Water Pipeline Replacement Project 24-2535 ▶ jump to 6:12
  16. 5 Award Bid RPU-8115 to Layne Christensen Company Redlands, California in amount of $1,471,672.68 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 construction of Groundwater Well Rehabilitation Project - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2404052 in amount of $803,502 for Garner B Well and Work Order 2404054 in amount of $1,039,498 for Scheuer 2 Well for total project cost in amount of $1,843,000 from Public Utilities’ Facility Rehabilitation Account 24-2541 ▶ jump to 34:56
  17. 6 Approve Work Order 2503934 in total amount of $200,000 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Economic Development, Federal Capital Grants Account for engineering design services for Water System Improvements for Northside Agriculture Innovation Center - Approve Work Order 2427155 in total amount of $150,000 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Economic Development, Federal Capital Grants Account for engineering design services for Electric System Improvements for Northside Agriculture Innovation Center - 895 and 900 Clark Street 24-2542 ▶ jump to 45:09
  18. 18 CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 59:12
  19. 7 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 regarding public employee appointment - Public Utilities General Manager 24-2626
  20. 8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. 3M Company, et al., U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina MDL No. 2873 Master Docket No. 2:18-mn-2873 24-2689
  21. 21 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 60:34
  22. 9 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion 24-2625
  23. 10 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 24-2495
  24. 11 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. 24-2494
  25. 25 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 63:20
  26. 12 Power Supply Report for June 2024 24-2533
  27. 13 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of July 31, 2024 24-2528
  28. 14 Customer Engagement program updates through July 2024 24-2529
  29. 15 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 24-2532
  30. 16 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 24-2531
  31. 17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 24-2496
  32. 32 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 2024
  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