Board of Public Utilities
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA Live Webcast at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: January 31, 2024
Agenda — 32 items
- 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. Face coverings are strongly recommended. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265 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).
- 2 Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. * * * * * *
- 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, as well as the public participants are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council, Boards and commissions, or their presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a respectful workplace that requires all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional, and respectful public environment. The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new harassment and discrimination laws. * * * * * * *
- 4 Page Break
- 5 6:30 P.M.
- 6 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
- 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- 8 ROLL CALL
- 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Utilities, you are invited to participate via telephone at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265. 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.
- 11 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2 Minutes of January 22, 2024
- 3 Excuse absence of Board Member Siana from Board of Public Utilities meeting on January 8, 2024
- 4 Recommend City Council approve Grant of Easement with Southern California Edison Company on City owned property for high voltage electrical services to power vehicle charging stations - 1388 South E. Street, San Bernardino
- 15 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
- 5 Work Order 2104923 for $1,576,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs for Garfield and Overland Water Main Replacement Project (Phase III)
- 6 Work Order 2201436 for $1,500,000 from Mission Square Building Occupancy Division Account for replacement/modification of existing heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems for Mission Square building - Recommend City Council approve Request for Proposal 2308 for Professional Consultant Services Agreement with PBS Engineers, Inc., Glendora, in amount of $299,700, from Mission Square Building Occupancy Division Account for Design and Construction Administration for Replacement/Modification of Existing Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems for Mission Square Building for two years - 3750 University Avenue
- 7 Request for Proposal 2307 for Services Agreement with Pacific Standard Environmental, Inc., Huntington Beach, in amount of $183,183.70, from Public Utilities Maintenance Generating Plant Account to perform continuous emissions monitoring system maintenance for period of five years, commencing July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029 - Clearwater Power Plant
- 19 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
- 8 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff
- 9 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.
- 22 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
- 10 Water Supply Report for November 2023
- 11 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for December 2023
- 12 Water Supply Report for December 2023
- 13 Customer Engagement Report updates through December 2023
- 14 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda
- 15 Upcoming City Council and Board meetings
- 16 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms
- 30 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2024
- 31 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
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