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July 27, 2026 ·6:30 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 35 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 3:26
  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. 26-2239
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts update 26-2241 ▶ jump to 4:00
  12. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-2240 ▶ jump to 4:10
  13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 4:21
  14. 4 Minutes of July 13, 2026 26-2327
  15. 5 Excuse absence of Board Member Wright from June 22, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-2295
  16. 6 Approve Work Order 2520728 for $261,684 from Public Utilities SCADA Phase I–Network Communication Account for electrical improvements and fiber-optic installation - Sugarloaf Reservoir 26-2282
  17. 7 Increase annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for law firm of Thompson Coburn in amount not to exceed $80,000 for total budget of $977,000 from Electric Fund, Power Supply Operations, Outside Legal Account and RTRP and STP Project Account for provision of legal services 26-2420
  18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  19. 8 Recommend City Council approve implementation of new energy storage rebate program for residential demand side management incentives and authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in total amount of $5,000,000 from the Public Benefits Cash Reserves and appropriate expenditures to Energy Storage Rebate Program Account 26-2275 ▶ jump to 5:01
  20. 9 2025-2026 Legislative Session update 26-2296 ▶ jump to 29:44
  21. 10 Recommend City Council introduce an ordinance amending Section 14.22.010 through 14.22.080 of the Riverside Municipal Code to update the City’s Water Conservation Ordinance to incorporate requirements of Assembly Bill 1572 and ensure compliance with California Water Code §10608.14 26-2298 ▶ jump to 58:00
  22. 22 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  23. 11 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-2243 ▶ jump to 80:18
  24. 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. 26-2242 ▶ jump to 80:37
  25. 25 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 88:04
  26. 13 Power Supply Report - May 2026 26-2269
  27. 14 Water Supply Report - May 31, 2026 26-2272
  28. 15 Water Contractor Panel updates for May 2026 26-2271
  29. 16 Financial Results and Electric and Water Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of April 30, 2026 26-2268
  30. 17 Customer Engagement Report updates through May 2026 26-2266
  31. 18 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-2270
  32. 19 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-2244
  33. 33 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  34. 34 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  35. 35 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com