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June 8, 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 — 44 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. Please follow along via the telephone or Zoom options above to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). 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 * * * * *
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  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. 26-1631 ▶ jump to 3:28
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-1632 ▶ jump to 7:29
  12. 12 PUBLIC HEARINGS
  13. 3 Review 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan - Recommend City Council adopt a Resolution adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan prepared by City of Riverside’s Public Utilities Department 26-1672 ▶ jump to 7:44
  14. 4 Review 2025 Urban Water Management Plan - Recommend City Council adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan prepared by City of Riverside’s Public Utilities Department 26-1680 ▶ jump to 27:30
  15. 15 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 79:58
  16. 5 Minutes of May 11, 2026 26-1741
  17. 6 Excuse absence of Board Member Evans from April 27, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-1629
  18. 7 Excuse absence of Board Member Wright from April 27, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-1630
  19. 8 Award Bid 8256 to Big Ben, Inc., Irvine, for $4,538,671 and authorize 10 percent change order authority of $453,867.10 for California Avenue and Sherman Drive Water Pipeline Replacement Project - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2104924 for $6,361,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs for California Avenue and Sherman Drive Water Pipeline Replacement Project 26-1659
  20. 9 Approve Work Order 2214682 for $1,780,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving, and construction contingency costs - Cellini Drive Water Pipeline Replacement Project 26-1660
  21. 10 Approve Request for Proposal 2536 Services Agreement with GE Vernova International LLC, Cambridge, MA, for $351,184.35 from Public Utilities Maintenance Generating Plant Account to perform gas turbine blade and bushing maintenance for term commencing May 1, 2026, through July 1, 2027 - Riverside Energy Resource Center Units 3 and 4 26-1667
  22. 11 Approve purchase of thirty-five (35) automation modules from CB Pacific Inc., Kirkland, Washington, for $69,684.10 from Public Utilities RERC Maintenance Generating Plants Account for electrical switchgear - Riverside Energy Resource Center 26-1668
  23. 12 Recommend City Council approve expenditure for increase to annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for law firm of Thompson Coburn for amount not-to-exceed $105,000 for total budget of $897,000 from Electric Fund, Power Supply Operations, Outside Legal Account - Approve expenditure for annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for law firm of Thompson Coburn for amount not-to-exceed $895,000 from Electric Fund, Power Supply Operations, Legislative and Regulatory Risk, Outside Legal Accounts and Electric Fund, RTRP and STP Project Accounts 26-1673
  24. 13 Approve expenditure with Underground Service Alert of Southern California for $345,000 from Public Utilities Electric Field and Public Utilities Water Field Accounts for Utility to mark their lines prior to excavation from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031 26-1674
  25. 14 Approve expenditure for 16 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Purchase Orders for Electric and Water operations, with estimated amount of $3,682,426 - Approve expenditure for 21 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Purchase Orders for Central Stores for orders benefiting Electric and Water operations, with estimated amount of $23,020,488 - Approve not to exceed 20 percent allowance for Producer Price Index (PPI) increases for 21 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Purchase Orders for Central Stores for orders benefiting Electric and Water operations - Approve expenditure for 59 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Existing Contract Purchase Orders with estimated total amount of $16,496,443 - Approve expenditure for 24 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annually Recurring Expenditures for SHARE, memberships and subscription expenses are either greater than $50,000 per year or could over number of years, cumulatively, exceed $50,000 for multi-year expenses, with estimated total amount of $5,223,772 - Approve expenditure for 78 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Purchase Orders with cumulative multiple year costs equal to or greater than $50,000 with estimated total amount of $2,540,156 - Funds are included in proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget 26-1675
  26. 15 Approve Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Greens Gibson, LLC., for sale of approximately 12,693 square feet of fee simple interest of City-owned vacant Riverside Canal land, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 233-160-022, located in between Van Buren Boulevard and Gibson Street 26-1671
  27. 27 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  28. 16 Riverside 2050 General Plan update and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan update 26-1687 ▶ jump to 80:36
  29. 17 Recommend City Council approve Request for Proposal 2542 Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc, Riverside, for $3,319,632, with option to extend for two one-year terms, in amount of $2,213,088 plus 10 percent change order authority in amount of $553,272 for total agreement amount of $6,085,992 from Professional Services Account for laboratory testing and analytical services for three year term 26-1669 ▶ jump to 156:26
  30. 18 Adopt a Resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California, (1) Adopting revised Electric Fees and Charges Schedule (Appendix A), Water Fees and Charges Schedule (Appendix A), Water Schedule WA-2, and Water Schedule WA-5; (2) Making Findings of Fact; and (3) Recommending City Council Approval thereof - Recommend City Council conduct public hearing to receive public input related to the Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Fiscal Year 2026-27 User Fees and Charges - Adopt resolution approving the Riverside Public Utilities Electric and Water Fiscal Year 2026-27 User Fees and Charges, as further described in that resolution 26-1688 ▶ jump to 169:58
  31. 31 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 186:09
  32. 19 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-1605
  33. 20 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. 26-1604
  34. 34 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 186:48
  35. 21 Power Supply Report - March 2026 26-1634
  36. 22 Water Supply Report - March 31, 2026 26-1633
  37. 23 Water Contractor Panel updates for March 2026 26-1635
  38. 24 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - April 30, 2026 26-1663
  39. 25 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 26-1609
  40. 26 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-1607
  41. 27 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-1606
  42. 42 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  43. 43 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  44. 44 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com