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:
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Call (951) 826-8688
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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 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 Riverside Public Utilities 2024 Employees of the Year
Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of September 22, 2025
Excuse absence of Board Member Wright from August 25, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting
Excuse absence of Board Chair Goldware from September 22, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting
Award Bid 8193 to Calgon Carbon Corporation for $1,836,270 from Public Utilities' Chemical Supplies Account for Granular Activated Carbon Removal and Replacement for three-year contract beginning January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028 - Palmyrita Water Treatment Facility
Approve Work Order 2602138 for $51,314, Work Order 2601169 for $62,245, Work Order 2601151 for $65,239, and Work Order 2601181 for $50,290, for total capital expenditure of $229,088 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for circuits 1204, 1281, 1289, and 1313, respectively, fuse coordination projects
Approve Riverside Public Utilities Electric 2026 Annual Resource Adequacy Plan compliance filing with California Independent System Operator in compliance with Section 40 of its tariff
Approve Work Order 2512347 for total capital expenditure of $870,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for Circuit 1287 Reliability Improvement Project
Approve First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc., with increase in compensation of $36,600, for total contract amount of $85,350 from Electric-Prod & Oper-Field Ops Professional Services Account for consulting services for Electric Distribution Inspection Data Configuration and Integration extending term to July 1, 2026
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Approve Work Order 2214681 in total amount of $2,536,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, and paving costs - Delano Drive Water Pipeline Replacement Project
Approve Professional Service Agreement from Request for Proposal 2489 with Civiltec Engineering, Inc., Monrovia, for amount not-to-exceed $82,720 from Public Utilities Water Engineering Professional Services Account for preparation of 2025 Riverside Public Utilities Urban Water Management Plan for term from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026
Riverside Public Utilities’ 2024 Groundwater Atlas update
Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ABB, Inc., Cary, North Carolina, for $1,640,971.17 from Public Utilities Capital–Generating Station Account to perform control system upgrades - Approve Work Order 2522296 in amount of $1,430,486.17 - Clearwater Power Plant
Recommend City Council authorize Chief Financial Officer to record supplemental appropriation of $500,000 from Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to Public Access Electric Vehicle Electrical Infrastructure Rebate Account - Authorize Chief Financial Officer to record supplemental appropriation of $1,000,000 from Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to Electric Public Transit Program Account - Approve increase to additional rebate amount for Sharing Households Assist Riverside’s Energy program customers for Residential Used Electric Vehicle Rebate from $1,500 to $3,000 using existing funds in account for Fiscal Year 2025/26 - Approve changes to Residential Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate including making installation an allowable cost and increasing rebate from $500 to $1,500 - Add additional rebate for Sharing Households Assist Riverside’s Energy program customers of $1,000 and increase time-of-use meter rebate amount from $805 to $1,000 using existing funds in account for Fiscal Year 2025/26
Review and discuss Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide
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 - August 31, 2025
Accounts Receivable & Delinquencies as of August 31, 2025
Electric Consultant Panel updates for August 2025
Power Supply Report - August 2025
Customer Engagement Report updates through August 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, November 17, 2025
View live Webcast of the Board Meeting at:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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