Board of Public Utilities

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

Agenda — 28 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. ▶ jump to 1:18
5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 1:26
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 2:10
7. 7 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:12
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. 25-2834 ▶ jump to 3:01
10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
11. 2 Recognition of GAR Laboratories, Inc., for co-hosting facility tour with Southern California Public Power Authority and other utility industry visitors on July 24, 2025 25-2888 ▶ jump to 6:08
12. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 25-2833 ▶ jump to 13:50
13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 13:59
14. 4 Minutes of August 25, 2025 25-2871
15. 15 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
16. 5 Recommend City Council receive cost of service and rate design study results and recommendations for water treatment facilities to meet Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulations - Approve establishing Water Treatment Designated Reserve in Water Utility Fund to set aside proceeds received from PFAS settlements to fund capital costs for water treatment plants - Recommend staff offset capital cost of water Treatment Facility 1, utilizing Ion Exchange (IX) WTP, to meet PFAS regulations with PFAS settlement proceeds - Receive update on Request for Proposal 2415 for Design and Construction Management services for Treatment Facility 1, using Ion Exchange (IX) WTP, and request staff return with update on project design and timeline - Request staff return to Board of Public Utilities for review of Water Treatment Surcharge within one year for water treatment facilities 2 and 3, not covered by PFAS settlement proceeds, to meet PFAS regulations 25-2736 ▶ jump to 14:42
17. 17 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
18. 6 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 25-2836
19. 7 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. 25-2835 ▶ jump to 112:15
20. 20 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
21. 8 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - July 31, 2025 25-2849
22. 9 Financial Results as of May 31, 2025 25-2858
23. 10 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 25-2854
24. 11 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 25-2857
25. 12 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 25-2837
26. 26 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025
27. 27 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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