Board of Public Utilities

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

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. 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 ▶ jump to 2:21
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. 26-2579
10. 10 PUBLIC HEARING
11. 2 Receive public input related to proposed Schedule Electric Vehicle (EV) closure to new customers, remove program cap from Schedule (Self-Gen), and updates to Electric Rule 11, Electric Rule 12, and Electric Rule 13 - Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California, (1) Revising Electric Rule 11, Electric Rule 12, and Electric Rule 13; Closing electric schedule EV to new customers and revising Electric Schedule Self-Gen to remove the program cap; (2) Making related findings of fact; and (3) Recommending approval by the City Council - Waive further reading - Recommend City Council adopt a Resolution approving closure of Schedule EV to new customers, removal of program cap of Schedule Self-Gen, and updates of Electric Rule 11, Electric Rule 12 and Electric Rule 13 26-2604 ▶ jump to 2:56
12. 12 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 33:24
13. 3 Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts update 26-2599
14. 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-2580
15. 15 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 42:34
16. 5 Minutes of August 10, 2026 26-2784 ▶ jump to 42:44
17. 6 Excuse absence of Board Chair Siana from July 13, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-2582
18. 7 Excuse absence of Board Member Goldware from July 13, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-2583
19. 8 Approve Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2541 with JT Thorpe & Son, Inc., La Mirada, for $102,600 from Electric Fund Public Utilities Clearwater Generating Plant Maintenance Account to perform maintenance services on Heat Recovery Steam Generator at Clearwater Power Plant 26-2600
20. 20 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
21. 9 Approve Work Order 2405325 for total capital expenditure of $3,449,918.26 from Electric Fund Public Utilities Major 4/12 KV Conversion Account for Hunter Substation 4kV to12kV Make-Ready for Circuit 26 Project to support electric system load growth and modernization of distribution system improving capacity and reliability 26-2603 ▶ jump to 44:39
22. 10 Recommend City Council approve Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2531 with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, Lakewood, Colorado, for $148,800 from Public Utilities Electric Fund Management Services Professional Services Account for electric cost of service analysis and rate design through December 31, 2028, with one two-year extension option 26-2605 ▶ jump to 58:39
23. 23 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 75:47
24. 11 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-2586
25. 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. 26-2584
26. 26 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 76:04
27. 13 Water Contractor Panel updates for June 2026 26-2597
28. 14 Water Supply Report - June 30, 2026 26-2598
29. 15 Customer Engagement Report updates through June 2026 26-2590
30. 16 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-2596
31. 17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-2633
32. 32 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
33. 33 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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