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September 22, 2025 ·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 — 33 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 Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, 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 all 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 City Council 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 2:15
  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. 25-2916
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 3:20
  11. 2 Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts update 25-2917
  12. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 25-2918
  13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 11:57
  14. 4 Minutes of September 8, 2025 25-3066
  15. 5 Approve Services Agreement with GE Vernova Operations, LLC., Houston, Texas for $499,647.88 from RERC and Clearwater Maintenance-Generating Plants Accounts to perform gas turbine package instrument calibrations for five-year term commencing on July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029 - Riverside Energy Resource Center and Clearwater Power Plant 25-3004
  16. 6 Authorize additional change order authority for Bid 8145 to Asplundh Construction LLC., Anaheim, for not-to-exceed amount of $45,000 - Approve additional funding for Work Order 2428298 for $45,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for revised total capital expenditure of $976,000 which includes design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection and construction change order authority - Limestone Drive Cable Replacement Project 25-3010
  17. 7 Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Energeia USA, Davis, from RFP 2472 for not-to-exceed $312,921 from Grants & Restricted Programs Fund account for Energy Planning Services for Development of Comprehensive Energy Plan for term until October 22, 2026 25-3005
  18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  19. 8 Authorize procurement of two 220 kV Circuit Switchers from Bid SUB-5B for Wilderness Substation with Siemens Energy Inc., Richland, Mississippi, in amount of $386,901 - Authorize procurement of two 66 kV Capacitor Banks from Bid Sub-07B for Wilderness Substation with Southern States LLC., Hampton, Georgia, in amount of $1,051,069 from Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account 25-3001 ▶ jump to 17:54
  20. 9 Award RPU Bid 8146 to Outsource Utility Contractor, LLC, Los Angeles, for $1,146,945 for Springs Circuit Reliability Project, Phase 2 - Approve Work Order 2321785 for total capital expenditure of $3,285,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account which includes design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs for Spring Circuit Reliability Project, Phase 2 25-3037 ▶ jump to 39:22
  21. 21 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 52:45
  22. 10 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 25-2925
  23. 11 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. 25-2924
  24. 24 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 60:23
  25. 12 Power Supply Report - July 2025 25-3007 ▶ jump to 60:21
  26. 13 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for July 2025 25-3006
  27. 14 Accounts Receivable & Delinquencies as of July 31, 2025 25-2982
  28. 15 Customer Engagement Report updates through July 2025 25-2981
  29. 16 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 25-2983
  30. 17 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 25-2926
  31. 31 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025
  32. 32 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  33. 33 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com