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 8, 2025  
Publication Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
Live Webcast at:  
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.  
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  
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  
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.  
COMMUNICATIONS  
2
Recognition of GAR Laboratories, Inc., for co-hosting facility tour with Southern  
California Public Power Authority and other utility industry visitors on July 24, 2025  
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 August 25, 2025  
Attachments:  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
5
Recommend City Council receive cost of service and rate design study results and  
recommendations for water treatment facilities to meet Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl  
Substances (PFAS) regulations - Approve establishing Water Treatment Designated  
Reserve in Water Utility Fund to set aside proceeds received from PFAS  
settlements to fund capital costs for water treatment plants - Recommend staff offset  
capital cost of water Treatment Facility 1, utilizing Ion Exchange (IX) WTP, to meet  
PFAS regulations with PFAS settlement proceeds - Receive update on Request for  
Proposal 2415 for Design and Construction Management services for Treatment  
Facility 1, using Ion Exchange (IX) WTP, and request staff return with update on  
project design and timeline - Request staff return to Board of Public Utilities for  
review of Water Treatment Surcharge within one year for water treatment facilities 2  
and 3, not covered by PFAS settlement proceeds, to meet PFAS regulations  
Attachments:  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
6
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members  
and/or staff  
7
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  
8
WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - July 31, 2025  
Attachments:  
9
Financial Results as of May 31, 2025  
Attachments:  
10  
Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes  
Attachments:  
11  
Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings  
Attachments:  
12  
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting  
is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025  
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:  
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting  
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