Board of Public Utilities

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting Originally Published: August 31, 2024

Agenda — 30 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
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. 24-2258 ▶ jump to 2:30
10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 11:12
11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 24-2353
12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 11:21
13. 3 Minutes of July 22, 2024 24-2298
14. 4 Record absence of Board Member Siana from July 8, 2024, meeting as excused 24-2259
15. 15 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
16. 5 Approve Work Order 2214679 in total amount of $2,418,000 from Public Utilities Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs - Monticello Avenue Water Pipeline Replacement Project 24-2271 ▶ jump to 11:58
17. 6 Approve Fifth Amendment to Master Agreements with All American Asphalt, Corona, Hardy and Harper, Inc., Santa Ana, R.J. Noble Co., Orange, Ben’s Asphalt and Maintenance Company, Inc., Riverside, for Water Division Paving Contractor Panel for three-year extension - Recommend City Council adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or his designee, to award works of public construction to lowest responsive and responsible bidder for construction not-to-exceed $950,000, for projects advertised for bid under Water Division Paving Panel, if expenditure has been approved by either Board of Public Utilities or City Council, as applicable 24-2272 ▶ jump to 58:53
18. 18 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
19. 7 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 24-2261 ▶ jump to 85:02
20. 8 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. 24-2260 ▶ jump to 85:08
21. 21 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 86:00
22. 9 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Report as of June 30, 2024 24-2263
23. 10 Customer Engagement program updates through June 2024 24-2264
24. 11 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for June 2024 24-2262
25. 12 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda & Minutes 24-2265
26. 13 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 24-2268
27. 14 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 24-2269
28. 28 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024
29. 29 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
30. 30 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com