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
Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts update
Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of September 8, 2025
Approve Services Agreement with GE Vernova Operations, LLC., Houston, Texas for $499,647.88 from RERC and Clearwater Maintenance-Generating Plants Accounts to perform gas turbine package instrument calibrations for five-year term commencing on July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029 - Riverside Energy Resource Center and Clearwater Power Plant
Authorize additional change order authority for Bid 8145 to Asplundh Construction LLC., Anaheim, for not-to-exceed amount of $45,000 - Approve additional funding for Work Order 2428298 for $45,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for revised total capital expenditure of $976,000 which includes design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection and construction change order authority - Limestone Drive Cable Replacement Project
Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Energeia USA, Davis, from RFP 2472 for not-to-exceed $312,921 from Grants & Restricted Programs Fund account for Energy Planning Services for Development of Comprehensive Energy Plan for term until October 22, 2026
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Authorize procurement of two 220 kV Circuit Switchers from Bid SUB-5B for Wilderness Substation with Siemens Energy Inc., Richland, Mississippi, in amount of $386,901 - Authorize procurement of two 66 kV Capacitor Banks from Bid Sub-07B for Wilderness Substation with Southern States LLC., Hampton, Georgia, in amount of $1,051,069 from Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account
Award RPU Bid 8146 to Outsource Utility Contractor, LLC, Los Angeles, for $1,146,945 for Springs Circuit Reliability Project, Phase 2 - Approve Work Order 2321785 for total capital expenditure of $3,285,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account which includes design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs for Spring Circuit Reliability Project, Phase 2
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
Power Supply Report - July 2025
Electric and Water Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for July 2025
Accounts Receivable & Delinquencies as of July 31, 2025
Customer Engagement Report updates through July 2025
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, October 27, 2025
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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