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, July 13, 2026  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
Live Webcast at:  
Publication Date: Wednesday, July 1, 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.  
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.  
2
Public hearing to receive public input related to proposed WA-12 Agricultural  
Service Water Rate Schedule closure to new customers - Adopt a resolution of the  
Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California, (1) ratifying the closure  
of schedule WA-12 Agricultural Service, effective September 19, 2025; (2) making  
related findings of fact; and (3) recommending approval by the City Council - Waive  
further reading - Recommend City Council adopt resolution approving closure of  
WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Schedule to new customers  
Attachments:  
Report  
Resolution  
WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Schedule  
Public Hearing Notice  
Presentation  
COMMUNICATIONS  
3
Recognition of Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Employees of the Year  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
4
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.  
5
Minutes of June 22, 2026  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
6
Approve Work Order 2617219 for total capital expenditure of $484,615 from Public  
Utilities Electric Capital Account for Hunter Substation Circuit Tie Addition and Pole  
Replacement Project for Circuit 1222  
Attachments:  
Report  
Project Site Map  
Presentation  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
7
Review Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 - Code of Ethics and Conduct for its  
effectiveness and forward revision recommendations to Board of Ethics for  
consideration  
Attachments:  
Report  
RMC 2.78  
8
Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with  
Onterris USA, Inc., North Little Rock, Arkansas, for $1,723,815 from Springs  
Professional Services, RERC Professional Services, and Clearwater Professional  
Services Accounts to provide emissions testing and environmental consulting  
services for 5-year term commencing July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032 -  
Riverside Energy Resource Center, Clearwater, and Springs Power Plants  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
Presentation  
9
Authorize increase to change order authority to Outsource Utility Contractor, LLC,  
Los Angeles, California, for not-to-exceed change order amount of 28.6 percent or  
$327,765.99 for Bid 8146 - Approve additional funding for Work Order 2321785 in  
amount of $213,071.51 for revised total capital expenditure of $3,498,071.51 from  
Public Utilities Electric Capital Account which includes design, construction,  
construction support, contract administration, inspection and construction change  
order authority - Springs Circuit Reliability Project, Phase 2  
Attachments:  
Report  
Project Site Map  
Presentation  
10  
Approve Work Order 2627304 for $97,000 from Public Utilities Transmission Mains  
Account for service lateral modifications - Recommend City Council approve Gage  
Water Transfer and Olivewood Conveyance Agreement  
Attachments:  
Report  
Agreement  
Presentation  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
11  
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board  
members and/or staff  
12  
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  
13 Board Member Request List from Minute Order- August 2024 to May 2026  
Attachments:  
List  
14  
WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - May 31, 2026  
Attachments:  
Report  
Charts  
15  
Power Supply Report - April 2026  
Attachments:  
Report  
16  
Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes  
Attachments:  
Minutes 04.16.26  
Agenda 05.21.26  
17  
Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings  
Attachments:  
Upcoming Meetings  
18  
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
Acronyms  
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:  
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting  
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