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Board of Public Utilities

July 28, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final

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

Agenda — 34 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 * * * * *
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  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 ▶ jump to 0:40
  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. 25-2314 ▶ jump to 2:09
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts update 25-2315 ▶ jump to 2:42
  12. 3 Riverside Public Utilities quarterly legislative update 25-2470 ▶ jump to 16:50
  13. 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 25-2316 ▶ jump to 34:31
  14. 14 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 34:39
  15. 5 Minutes of July 14, 2025 25-2408
  16. 6 Excuse absence of Board Member Montgomery from June 23, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting 25-2351
  17. 17 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  18. 7 Approve Work Order 2108105 for total of $2,261,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, paving and construction contingency costs for Dundee Road Water Pipeline Replacement Project 25-2368 ▶ jump to 35:17
  19. 8 Approve Services Agreement with GE Vernova Operations, LLC., Houston, Texas in amount of $354,160 from RERC Maintenance Generating Plants Account and Clearwater Maintenance-Generating Plants Account to perform gas turbine inspections for five-year term commencing on November 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030 - Riverside Energy Resource Center and Clearwater Power Plant 25-2369 ▶ jump to 48:53
  20. 9 Receive and recommend report on Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulations and water treatment approaches be presented to City Council - Recommend staff present to Public Utilities Board cost of service and rate design study to address funding requirements to comply with Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulations 25-2517 ▶ jump to 60:13
  21. 21 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  22. 10 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. 25-2317
  23. 11 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 25-2318
  24. 24 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 110:08
  25. 12 Power Supply Report - May 2025 25-2348
  26. 13 Water Supply Report - May 31, 2025 25-2349
  27. 14 Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for May 2025 25-2352
  28. 15 Financial Results as of March 31, 2025 and Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of May 31, 2025 25-2354
  29. 16 Customer Engagement Report updates through May 2025 25-2367
  30. 17 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 25-2343
  31. 18 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 25-2319
  32. 32 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025
  33. 33 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  34. 34 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com