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.
TRUJILLO WATER COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING
Trujillo Water Company Shareholders Agenda and Minutes
COMMUNICATIONS
Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of April 27, 2026
Review and file Riverside Energy Resource Center Unit 3 gas turbine repairs update
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
Board of Public Utilities 2026 Annual Work Plan Adoption
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
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
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 - Approve preferred spending plan for Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund available reserves
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
CLOSED SESSION
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
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
City Attorney report on Closed Session discussion
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended 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 - March 31, 2026
Customer Engagement Report updates through March 2026
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, June 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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