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May 11, 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 — 37 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 ▶ jump to 2:54
  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. 26-1320
  10. 10 TRUJILLO WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING ▶ jump to 6:04
  11. 2 Trujillo Water Company Shareholders Agenda and Minutes 26-1361
  12. 12 COMMUNICATIONS
  13. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-1322 ▶ jump to 14:45
  14. 14 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 14:58
  15. 4 Minutes of April 27, 2026 26-1414
  16. 5 Review and file Riverside Energy Resource Center Unit 3 gas turbine repairs update 26-1360
  17. 6 Approve Work Order 2615511 with Riverside Public Utilities Engineering and Operations and Field Forces for $120,018 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for installation of underground switch in vault V-1546 near Orange and 10th Street 26-1387
  18. 7 Board of Public Utilities 2026 Annual Work Plan Adoption 26-1381
  19. 19 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  20. 8 Recommend City Council approve Inter-Utility Service Agreement with Southern California Gas Company in annual amount of $800,000 for total contract amount of $1,600,000 from Public Utilities Multi-Family Direct Install Program Account for Mobile-Home and Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program for term through June 30, 2028 26-1380 ▶ jump to 17:48
  21. 9 Receive presentation on outcome of Energy Efficiency and Public Benefits Funds Community Working Group and discuss options for expenditure of funds as recommended by working group members - Provide staff with direction on Board’s preferred spending plan for Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund available reserves to forward to City Council for consideration - Recommend City Council receive presentation on outcome of Energy Efficiency and Public Benefits Fund Community Working Group and Board recommendations - Approve preferred spending plan for Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund available reserves 26-1229 ▶ jump to 28:44
  22. 10 Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2494 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Riverside, for $271,960 from Management Services Professional Services Account for Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design through December 31, 2027 26-1388 ▶ jump to 94:02
  23. 23 CLOSED SESSION ▶ jump to 15:55
  24. 11 Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez or Designee and Riverside Public Utilities General Manager David Garcia regarding threat to public services or facilities 26-1511
  25. 25 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  26. 12 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion 26-1417
  27. 13 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-1345 ▶ jump to 109:53
  28. 14 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. 26-1323 ▶ jump to 110:04
  29. 29 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 110:11
  30. 15 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - March 31, 2026 26-1356
  31. 16 Customer Engagement Report updates through March 2026 26-1354
  32. 17 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 26-1357
  33. 18 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-1359
  34. 19 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-1352
  35. 35 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  36. 36 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  37. 37 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com