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.
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 www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting.
Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov
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6:30 P.M.
CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
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
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
Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of August 25, 2025
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
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
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars 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
WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - July 31, 2025
Financial Results as of May 31, 2025
Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes
Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms
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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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