Board of Public Utilities

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

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. 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 2:30
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. 26-2375
10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-2376 ▶ jump to 3:05
12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 3:11
13. 3 Minutes of July 27, 2026 26-2494
14. 4 Excuse absence of Board Member Wright from June 22, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-2380
15. 15 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
16. 5 Approve three-year extension of Service Lateral Replacement Program through Fiscal Year 2028-29 - Authorize annual funding of $350,000 from Public Utilities Distribution System Facilities Replacement Account for each fiscal year of program with separate work orders established annually 26-2415 ▶ jump to 15:08
17. 6 Recommend that City Council approve Holding Tank Cost Reimbursement Agreement with Robert Allen Shepherd, which formalizes the terms of a 1999 letter agreement for holding tank cost reimbursement for estimated annual cost of $7,600 from Water Fund, Public Utilities Water Productions and Operations Professional Services Account in addition to $92,737.47 that has been reimbursed to date for holding tank cost reimbursement until time site can be connected to public sewer system 26-2417 ▶ jump to 26:23
18. 7 Award Bid SUB-872 Transformers Procurement to Delta Star, Inc, San Carlos, in amount of $14,878,322, with change order authority of 10 percent in amount of $1,487,832, for total not-to-exceed amount of $16,366,154 - Award Bid SUB-873 to One Source Supply Solutions, San Diego, in amount of $1,587,980, with change order authority of 10 percent in amount of $158,798, for total not-to-exceed amount of $1,746,778 - Approve Riverside Substation Bank 6 Addition Work Order 2514855 for total capital expenditure of $6,327,972 from Electric Fund Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account and Harvey Lynn Substation Expansion Project Work Order 2616697 for total capital expenditure of $14,042,000 from Electric Fund Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account 26-2416 ▶ jump to 70:15
19. 19 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 87:21
20. 8 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-2378
21. 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. 26-2377 ▶ jump to 87:31
22. 22 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 89:45
23. 10 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of June 30, 2026 26-2410
24. 11 Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders Summary Reports for September 2025 26-0190
25. 12 Southern California Public Power Authority Minutes 26-2381
26. 13 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-2408
27. 14 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-2379
28. 28 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
29. 29 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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