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July 13, 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. ▶ jump to 0:46
  5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:50
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 1:50
  7. 7 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:20
  8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 2:45
  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. 26-2111
  10. 10 PUBLIC HEARING
  11. 2 Public hearing to receive public input related to proposed WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Schedule closure to new customers - Adopt a resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California, (1) ratifying the closure of schedule WA-12 Agricultural Service, effective September 19, 2025; (2) making related findings of fact; and (3) recommending approval by the City Council - Waive further reading - Recommend City Council adopt resolution approving closure of WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Schedule to new customers 26-2173 ▶ jump to 3:14
  12. 12 COMMUNICATIONS
  13. 3 Recognition of Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Employees of the Year 26-2118 ▶ jump to 30:02
  14. 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-2115 ▶ jump to 49:10
  15. 15 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 49:15
  16. 5 Minutes of June 22, 2026 26-2307
  17. 6 Approve Work Order 2617219 for total capital expenditure of $484,615 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for Hunter Substation Circuit Tie Addition and Pole Replacement Project for Circuit 1222 26-2158
  18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  19. 7 Review Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 - Code of Ethics and Conduct for its effectiveness and forward revision recommendations to Board of Ethics for consideration 26-2225 ▶ jump to 50:26
  20. 8 Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Onterris USA, Inc., North Little Rock, Arkansas, for $1,723,815 from Springs Professional Services, RERC Professional Services, and Clearwater Professional Services Accounts to provide emissions testing and environmental consulting services for 5-year term commencing July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032 - Riverside Energy Resource Center, Clearwater, and Springs Power Plants 26-2155 ▶ jump to 63:33
  21. 9 Authorize increase to change order authority to Outsource Utility Contractor, LLC, Los Angeles, California, for not-to-exceed change order amount of 28.6 percent or $327,765.99 for Bid 8146 - Approve additional funding for Work Order 2321785 in amount of $213,071.51 for revised total capital expenditure of $3,498,071.51 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account which includes design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection and construction change order authority - Springs Circuit Reliability Project, Phase 2 26-2191 ▶ jump to 74:32
  22. 10 Approve Work Order 2627304 for $97,000 from Public Utilities Transmission Mains Account for service lateral modifications - Recommend City Council approve Gage Water Transfer and Olivewood Conveyance Agreement 26-2227 ▶ jump to 90:47
  23. 23 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  24. 11 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-2134 ▶ jump to 113:05
  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. 26-2133 ▶ jump to 113:25
  26. 26 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 114:45
  27. 13 Board Member Request List from Minute Order- August 2024 to May 2026 26-2154
  28. 14 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - May 31, 2026 26-2147
  29. 15 Power Supply Report - April 2026 26-2144
  30. 16 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 26-2149
  31. 17 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-2152
  32. 18 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-2153
  33. 33 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 27, 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