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April 13, 2026 ·6:30 PM Final

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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Agenda — 41 items

  1. 1 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 * * * * *
  2. 2 PAGE BREAK
  3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, the Members of all Boards and Commissions and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, Members of the Boards and Commissions and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Board or Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available for public inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of the meeting room. PLEASE NOTE--The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Board Members.
  4. 4 6:30 P.M.
  5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:51
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 1:38
  7. 7 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:03
  8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT
  9. 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. 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. 26-0950 ▶ jump to 2:28
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-0951 ▶ jump to 6:17
  12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 6:26
  13. 3 Minutes of March 9, 2026 26-1114
  14. 4 Excuse absence of Board Member Becker from February 9, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-0790
  15. 5 Excuse absence of Board Member Avery from February 9, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-0791
  16. 6 Excuse absence of Board Member Montgomery from February 9, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-0793
  17. 7 Excuse absence of Board Member Wright from March 9, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-0989
  18. 8 Award Bid 2522999 to Hot Line Construction Inc., Brentwood, for $49,268.07 - Approve Work Order 2522999 for total capital expenditure of $94,927.88 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs - La Sierra University Transformer Replacement Project 26-0832
  19. 9 Receive and recommend City Council receive Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditure report for period of July 2025 through December 2025 26-0836
  20. 10 Approve and recommend City Council adopt Riverside 2026-2027 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment 26-0990 ▶ jump to 7:54
  21. 11 Approve purchase of emergency backup generators under Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement 020923-GNR from Aviate Enterprises Inc., Sacramento, for estimated $996,500 from Riverside Public Utilities Facility Rehabilitation Account for Water Operations Division 26-1035
  22. 22 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  23. 12 Award Bid SUB-02C to Niagara Power Transformer, Buffalo, New York, for $2,762,537, with contingency of 10 percent for $276,253, for total not-to-exceed amount of $3,038,790 from Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account for procurement of two 66kV Grounding Transformers - Wilderness Substation 26-1009 ▶ jump to 25:01
  24. 13 Recommend City Council approve Electric Funds (including Public Benefits Fund) proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget totaling $523.6 million in revenues, $512.3 million in operating expenditures and $79.7 million in capital improvements and proposed Fiscal Year 2027/28 budget totaling $527.9 million in revenues, $495.8 million in operating expenditures and $75.6 million in capital improvements - Recommend City Council approve Water Funds (including Water Conservation Fund) proposed for Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget totaling $121.8 million in revenues, $112.0 million in operating expenditures and $45.3 million in capital improvements and proposed Fiscal Year 2027/28 budget totaling $123.7 million in revenues, $116.0 million in operating expenditures and $37.5 million in capital improvements. The difference between revenues and expenditures including capital improvements, will be funded by bond proceeds and undesignated, designated, and restricted reserves 26-1036 ▶ jump to 33:53
  25. 25 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  26. 14 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-0953 ▶ jump to 140:47
  27. 15 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. 26-0952 ▶ jump to 142:30
  28. 28 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 143:12
  29. 16 Board Member Request List from Minute Order through February 2026 26-0841
  30. 17 Water Supply Report - January 31, 2026 26-0837
  31. 18 Power Supply Report - January 2026 26-0814
  32. 19 Customer Engagement Report updates through January 2026 26-0813
  33. 20 Electric Consultant and Water Contractor Panel updates for January 2026 26-0838
  34. 21 Electric and Water Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of January 31, 2026 26-0840
  35. 22 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - February 28, 2026 26-1008
  36. 23 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 26-0997
  37. 24 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-1007
  38. 25 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-0954
  39. 39 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
  40. 40 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  41. 41 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com