Board of Public Utilities

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

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. 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 PARKING AVAILABLE IN GARAGE 6 LOCATED AT 3901 ORANGE STREET. Validation stamp (only for Garage 6) is near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber. * * * * *
2. 2 PAGE BREAK
3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, the 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 the 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 Board or Commission 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. 26-3155
10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-3156
12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR
13. 3 Minutes of September 28, 2026 26-3309
14. 4 Approve Work Orders 2701997, 2702005, 2702006, and 2702007 for $227,000 from Public Utilities Facility Rehabilitation Account for power distribution improvements at Lemona, Cook, Mockingbird, and Jefferson Booster Stations 26-3274
15. 5 Approve Construction Agreement from Bid 8251 with J.T. Thorpe & Son, Inc., La Mirada, for $86,500 from Public Utilities Electric Fund Maintenance Generating Plant Account for Riverside Energy Resources Center Reclaim Water Storage Tank Recoating and Rehabilitation Project for term of 120 days from contract execution 26-3277
16. 6 Recommend City Council approve License Agreement with 7664 Indiana, LLC, for total revenue of $146,866.78 for use of portion of Riverside Water Company Canal for thirty-five-year term 26-3276
17. 7 Recommend City Council approve Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement for $96,000 for sale of fee simple interest of City-owned land identified as former Sugarloaf Booster Station with Assessor’s Parcel Number 251-040-035 - 621 Spruce Street 26-3278
18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
19. 8 Approve and authorize filing Riverside Public Utilities Electric 2027 Annual Resource Adequacy Plan with California Independent System Operator in compliance with Section 40 of its tariff 26-3275
20. 9 Authorize expenditure through Lenovo, Inc., Morrisville, North Carolina for not-to-exceed $589,668 from Public Utility Electric and Water Fund accounts for purchases of computer equipment, peripherals, and related services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 - Recommend City Council approve purchase through Lenovo, Inc., Morrisville, North Carolina for annual amount not-to-exceed $589,668 of Riverside Public Utilities funds for computer equipment, peripherals, and services for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 26-3330
21. 10 Approve Services Agreement with Altec Industries, Inc., Birmingham, Alabama, for $150,000 annually, with an annual change order authority of 10 percent in the amount of $15,000 for a total annual amount of $165,000, and total of $1,500,000 not-to-exceed expenditure amount of $1,650,000 from Public Utilities Electric Fund Professional Services Account for Utility Truck Maintenance Services through Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement 091125-ALT for 10-year term ending July 1, 2036 26-3279
22. 22 CLOSED SESSION
23. 11 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 26-3488
24. 24 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
25. 12 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion 26-3494
26. 13 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-3158
27. 14 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. 26-3157
28. 28 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
29. 15 Power Supply Report - July and August 2026 26-3230
30. 16 Water Supply Report - August 31, 2026 26-3229
31. 17 Water Contractor Panel updates for August 2026 26-3265
32. 18 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of August 31, 2026 26-3273
33. 19 Customer Engagement Report updates through August 2026 26-3263
34. 20 Southern California Public Power Authority Minutes 26-3160
35. 21 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-3244
36. 22 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-3159
37. 37 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
38. 38 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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

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