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, August 10, 2026  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
Live Webcast at:  
Publication Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026  
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.  
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  
PARKING AVAILABLE IN GARAGE 6 LOCATED AT 3901 ORANGE STREET.  
Validation stamp (only for Garage 6) is near the entrance of the  
Art Pick Council Chamber.  
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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.  
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.  
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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  
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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.  
3
Minutes of July 27, 2026  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
4
Excuse absence of Board Member Wright from June 22, 2026, Board of Public  
Utilities meeting  
Attachments:  
Report  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
5
Approve three-year extension of Service Lateral Replacement Program through  
Fiscal Year 2028-29 - Authorize annual funding of $350,000 from Public Utilities  
Distribution System Facilities Replacement Account for each fiscal year of program  
with separate work orders established annually  
Attachments:  
Report  
Presentation  
6
Recommend that City Council approve Holding Tank Cost Reimbursement  
Agreement with Robert Allen Shepherd, which formalizes the terms of a 1999 letter  
agreement for holding tank cost reimbursement for estimated annual cost of $7,600  
from Water Fund, Public Utilities Water Productions and Operations Professional  
Services Account in addition to $92,737.47 that has been reimbursed to date for  
holding tank cost reimbursement until time site can be connected to public sewer  
system  
Attachments:  
Report  
Figure-3625 Placentia  
Letter Agreement  
Agreement  
Presentation  
7
Award Bid SUB-872 Transformers Procurement to Delta Star, Inc, San Carlos, in  
amount of $14,878,322, with change order authority of 10 percent in amount of  
$1,487,832, for total not-to-exceed amount of $16,366,154 - Award Bid SUB-873 to  
One Source Supply Solutions, San Diego, in amount of $1,587,980, with change  
order authority of 10 percent in amount of $158,798, for total not-to-exceed amount  
of $1,746,778 - Approve Riverside Substation Bank 6 Addition Work Order 2514855  
for total capital expenditure of $6,327,972 from Electric Fund Public Utilities  
Electrical Capital Account and Harvey Lynn Substation Expansion Project Work  
Order 2616697 for total capital expenditure of $14,042,000 from Electric Fund  
Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account  
Attachments:  
Report  
Project Site Map  
Bid Sub-872 Award Recommendation  
Bid Sub-873 Award Recommendation  
Presentation  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
8
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board  
members and/or staff  
9
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  
10 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report as of June 30, 2026  
Attachments:  
Report  
Charts  
11  
Electric and Water Open Work Orders over $200,000 and Closed Work Orders  
Summary Reports for September 2025  
Attachments:  
Electric Open  
Electric Closed  
Water Open  
Water Closed  
12  
Southern California Public Power Authority Minutes  
Attachments:  
Minutes 05.21.26  
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Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings  
Attachments:  
Upcoming Meetings  
14  
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
Acronyms  
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:  
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting  
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