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, May 11, 2026  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
Live Webcast at:  
Publication Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026  
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:  
Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak.  
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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  
Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov  
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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  
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.  
select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will  
prompt you to "unmute" and speak.  
TRUJILLO WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING  
Trujillo Water Company Shareholders Agenda and Minutes  
2
Attachments:  
COMMUNICATIONS  
3
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.  
4
Minutes of April 27, 2026  
Attachments:  
5
Review and file Riverside Energy Resource Center Unit 3 gas turbine repairs update  
Attachments:  
6
Approve Work Order 2615511 with Riverside Public Utilities Engineering and  
Operations and Field Forces for $120,018 from Public Utilities Electric Capital  
Account for installation of underground switch in vault V-1546 near Orange and 10th  
Street  
Attachments:  
7
Board of Public Utilities 2026 Annual Work Plan Adoption  
Attachments:  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
8
Recommend City Council approve Inter-Utility Service Agreement with Southern  
California Gas Company in annual amount of $800,000 for total contract amount of  
$1,600,000 from Public Utilities Multi-Family Direct Install Program Account for  
Mobile-Home and Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program for term through June  
30, 2028  
Attachments:  
9
Receive presentation on outcome of Energy Efficiency and Public Benefits Funds  
Community Working Group and discuss options for expenditure of funds as  
recommended by working group members - Provide staff with direction on Board’s  
preferred spending plan for Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund available  
reserves to forward to City Council for consideration - Recommend City Council  
receive presentation on outcome of Energy Efficiency and Public Benefits Fund  
Community Working Group and Board recommendations  
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Approve preferred  
spending plan for Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund available reserves  
Attachments:  
10  
Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement  
from Request for Proposal 2494 with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Riverside, for  
$271,960 from Management Services Professional Services Account for Water  
Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design through December 31, 2027  
Attachments:  
CLOSED SESSION  
11  
Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry  
Gonzalez or Designee and Riverside Public Utilities General Manager David Garcia  
regarding threat to public services or facilities  
Attachments:  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
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13  
City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion  
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board  
members and/or staff  
14  
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  
15 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - March 31, 2026  
Attachments:  
16  
Customer Engagement Report updates through March 2026  
Attachments:  
17  
Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes  
Attachments:  
18  
Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings  
Attachments:  
19  
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:  
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting  
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