Board of Public Utilities

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

Agenda — 40 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
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
7. 7 ROLL CALL
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. 26-0462 ▶ jump to 2:50
10. 10 PRESENTATION
11. 2 Recognition of Board Member Avery's service on the Board of Public Utilities 26-0471 ▶ jump to 3:24
12. 12 COMMUNICATIONS
13. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-0463 ▶ jump to 9:56
14. 4 Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts 26-0470 ▶ jump to 10:07
15. 15 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 14:12
16. 5 Minutes of February 9, 2026 26-0546 ▶ jump to 14:59
17. 6 Excuse absence of Board Member Avery from January 12, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-0469
18. 7 Approve annual interest rate on customer deposits for calendar year 2026 at the rate of 3.91 percent per annum, as provided by Riverside Public Utilities’ Electric and Water Rules 26-0491
19. 8 Approve Work Order 2206160 for $250,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for deteriorated overhead pole replacements at various locations 26-0492
20. 20 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
21. 9 Recommend City Council authorize Memorandum of Understanding between City of Riverside and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Virginia Tech to participate in Collection and Compilation of Water Pipeline Field Performance Data (PIPEiD) research project 26-0489 ▶ jump to 17:23
22. 10 Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Annual Audit and Financial Report 26-0490 ▶ jump to 32:04
23. 11 Approve Work Order 2124085 for total capital expenditure of $2,000,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for Hunter Substation 4kV to 12kV Make-Ready for Circuits 21 and 22 Project 26-0488 ▶ jump to 50:33
24. 24 CLOSED SESSION
25. 12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Shell Oil Company, et. al., San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-588295 26-0701 ▶ jump to 67:26
26. 26 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
27. 13 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-0466 ▶ jump to 69:18
28. 14 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. 26-0464 ▶ jump to 69:23
29. 29 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 70:20
30. 15 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - December 31, 2025 26-0485
31. 16 Electric and Water Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of December 31, 2025 26-0475
32. 17 Water Supply Report - December 31, 2025 26-0476
33. 18 Power Supply Report - December 2025 26-0477
34. 19 Water Contractors Panel updates for December 2025 26-0479
35. 20 Customer Engagement Report updates through December 2025 26-0474
36. 21 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-0483
37. 22 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-0467
38. 38 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
39. 39 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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