Public Utilities

Administrative Office

3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.

Riverside, CA 92501

(951) 826-2135

City of Riverside

Board of Public Utilities

Agenda

Meeting Date: Monday, September 22, 2025

Publication Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

6:30 PM

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber

3900 Main Street, Riverside

Live Webcast at:

www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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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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.

6:30 P.M.

CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT

Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

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.

COMMUNICATIONS

Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts update

Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Board

of Public Utilities and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will

be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Board of Public Utilities

votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Board of Public Utilities or the Public

Utilities General Manager, or his designee, request specific items be removed from the

Consent Calendar for separate action.

Minutes of September 8, 2025

Attachments:

Minutes

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

Attachments:

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

Attachments:

Report

Map

Presentation

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

Attachments:

Report

Award Recommendation – RFP 2472

Agreement

Presentation

DISCUSSION CALENDAR

Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

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

Attachments:

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

Attachments:

BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members

and/or staff

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.

GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT

12 Power Supply Report - July 2025

Attachments:

Report

Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for July 2025

Attachments:

Electric Contractors Panel Report

Electric Contractor Panel Charts

Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report

Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts

Accounts Receivable & Delinquencies as of July 31, 2025

Attachments:

Report

Customer Engagement Report updates through July 2025

Attachments:

Report

Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings

Attachments:

Upcoming Meetings

Electric/Water Utility Acronyms

Attachments:

Acronyms

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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting

is scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025

For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:

RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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