Board of Public Utilities - Regular Meeting

Monday, July 13, 2026

The Board of Public Utilities held a public hearing to discuss the closure of the WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Schedule to new customers, which was approved despite concerns about the arbitrary cap and potential for expansion. The board also recognized the 2025 Employees of the Year and addressed several other agenda items, including a professional consultant services agreement and a water transfer agreement.

About this meeting

Government Body
Board of Public Utilities
Meeting Type
Board Of Public Utilities
Location
Riverside, CA
Meeting Date
July 13, 2026

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Monday, July 13, 2026

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CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

ROLL CALL

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTItem 1

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.

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PUBLIC HEARINGItem 2

Public hearing to receive public input related to proposed WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Schedule closure to new customers - Adopt a resolution of the Board of Public Utilities of the City of Riverside, California, (1) ratifying the closure of schedule WA-12 Agricultural Service, effective September 19, 2025; (2) making related findings of fact; and (3) recommending approval by the City Council - Waive further reading - Recommend City Council adopt resolution approving closure of WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate Schedule to new customers

COMMUNICATIONSItem 3

Recognition of Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Employees of the Year

COMMUNICATIONSItem 4

Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)

CONSENT CALENDARItem 5

Minutes of June 22, 2026

CONSENT CALENDARItem 6

Approve Work Order 2617219 for total capital expenditure of $484,615 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for Hunter Substation Circuit Tie Addition and Pole Replacement Project for Circuit 1222

DISCUSSION CALENDARItem 7

Review Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 - Code of Ethics and Conduct for its effectiveness and forward revision recommendations to Board of Ethics for consideration

DISCUSSION CALENDARItem 8

Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Onterris USA, Inc., North Little Rock, Arkansas, for $1,723,815 from Springs Professional Services, RERC Professional Services, and Clearwater Professional Services Accounts to provide emissions testing and environmental consulting services for 5-year term commencing July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032 - Riverside Energy Resource Center, Clearwater, and Springs Power Plants

DISCUSSION CALENDARItem 9

Authorize increase to change order authority to Outsource Utility Contractor, LLC, Los Angeles, California, for not-to-exceed change order amount of 28.6 percent or $327,765.99 for Bid 8146 - Approve additional funding for Work Order 2321785 in amount of $213,071.51 for revised total capital expenditure of $3,498,071.51 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account which includes design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection and construction change order authority - Springs Circuit Reliability Project, Phase 2

DISCUSSION CALENDARItem 10

Approve Work Order 2627304 for $97,000 from Public Utilities Transmission Mains Account for service lateral modifications - Recommend City Council approve Gage Water Transfer and Olivewood Conveyance Agreement

BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONSItem 11

Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff

BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONSItem 12

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 REPORTItem 13

Board Member Request List from Minute Order- August 2024 to May 2026

GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTItem 14

WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - May 31, 2026

GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTItem 15

Power Supply Report - April 2026

GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTItem 16

Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes

GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTItem 17

Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings

GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORTItem 18

Electric/Water Utility Acronyms