Agenda - Board of Public Utilities

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 24, 2026

Publication Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026

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.

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.

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.

PUBLIC HEARING

Audience participation is encouraged.

Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press

*9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called.

Receive public input related to proposed Schedule Electric Vehicle (EV) closure to

new customers, remove program cap from Schedule (Self-Gen), and updates to

Electric Rule 11, Electric Rule 12, and Electric Rule 13 - Adopt a Resolution of the

Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California, (1) Revising Electric

Rule 11, Electric Rule 12, and Electric Rule 13; Closing electric schedule EV to new

customers and revising Electric Schedule Self-Gen to remove the program cap; (2)

Making related findings of fact; and (3) Recommending approval by the City Council

- Waive further reading - Recommend City Council adopt a Resolution approving

closure of Schedule EV to new customers, removal of program cap of Schedule

Self-Gen, and updates of Electric Rule 11, Electric Rule 12 and Electric Rule 13

Attachments:

Report

Board Resolution

Schedule EV Rate Schedule (red-lined and proposed)

Self-Gen Electric Rate Schedule (red-lined and proposed)

Electric Rule 11 - Redline

Electric Rule 12 - Redline

Electric Rule 13 - Redline

Public Hearing Notice

Presentation

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 August 10, 2026

Attachments:

Minutes

Excuse absence of Board Chair Siana from July 13, 2026, Board of Public Utilities

meeting

Attachments:

Report

Excuse absence of Board Member Goldware from July 13, 2026, Board of Public

Utilities meeting

Attachments:

Report

Approve Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2541 with JT Thorpe &

Son, Inc., La Mirada, for $102,600 from Electric Fund Public Utilities Clearwater

Generating Plant Maintenance Account to perform maintenance services on Heat

Recovery Steam Generator at Clearwater Power Plant

Attachments:

DISCUSSION CALENDAR

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

Approve Work Order 2405325 for total capital expenditure of $3,449,918.26 from

Electric Fund Public Utilities Major 4/12 KV Conversion Account for Hunter

Substation 4kV to12kV Make-Ready for Circuit 26 Project to support electric system

load growth and modernization of distribution system improving capacity and

reliability

Attachments:

Report

Project Site Map

Presentation

Recommend City Council approve Services Agreement from Request for Proposal

2531 with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC, Lakewood, Colorado, for

$148,800 from Public Utilities Electric Fund Management Services Professional

Services Account for electric cost of service analysis and rate design through

December 31, 2028, with one two-year extension option

Attachments:

BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended 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

Water Contractor Panel updates for June 2026

Attachments:

Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Report

Water Contractor Panel (Paving) Charts

Water Supply Report - June 30, 2026

Attachments:

Report

Charts

Customer Engagement Report updates through June 2026

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, September 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:

RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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