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February 9, 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 — 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 * * * * *
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  3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business Resolution, 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. 26-0338 ▶ jump to 9:32
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 10:05
  11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-0341 ▶ jump to 10:07
  12. 3 Combustor Unit for Riverside Energy Resource Center (RERC) Unit 3 update 26-0533 ▶ jump to 10:14
  13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 16:56
  14. 4 Minutes of January 12, 2026 26-0229
  15. 5 Excuse absence of Board Member Becker from January 12, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting 26-0345
  16. 6 Recommend City Council adopt Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring as exempt surplus a City-owned parcel with approximately 15,672 square feet, bearing Assessor’s Parcel Number 190-035-005, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486 - Authorize marketing and sale of property at fair market value according to Assembly Bill 1486 and per City’s Administrative Manual 08.003.00 for Disposition and Sale of City-owned Real Property 26-0355
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  18. 7 Recommend City Council approve Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2491 with NV5, Inc., Riverside, for not-to-exceed $400,000 annually on an as-needed basis with no fiscal impact associated with recommended actions at this time as budgetary approval for required services will be sought along with respective project approvals for Geotechnical Services for Water Utility Capital Improvement Projects until December 31, 2028, with option to extend for two additional one-year terms 26-0356
  19. 19 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  20. 8 Receive and file overview of upcoming Board agenda items for Generation division projects 26-0202 ▶ jump to 17:26
  21. 9 Approve Third Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2137 with Richard Heath and Associates, Fresno, for additional $2,500,000, for total contract not to exceed $5,000,000 from Public Benefits Unprogrammed Funds Account to administer energy efficiency program for Outdoor Lighting Direct Installation Program 26-0349 ▶ jump to 37:00
  22. 10 Review and discuss Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide - Recommend amendments to Board Standing Rules and Policy Guide - Request staff return to Board with red line of recommended changes for consideration after review of priority sections and policies of Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide 26-0371 ▶ jump to 59:59
  23. 11 Receive and file Board’s 2025 Annual Work Plan final update - Discuss and approve items for Board of Public Utilities 2026 Annual Workplan including presentation to City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee 26-0359 ▶ jump to 85:28
  24. 24 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  25. 12 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board members and/or staff 26-0343 ▶ jump to 122:44
  26. 13 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. 26-0342
  27. 27 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 126:03
  28. 14 Board Member Request List from Minute Order through December 2025 26-0200
  29. 15 Water Supply Report - November 30, 2025 26-0195
  30. 16 Power Supply Report - November 2025 26-0194
  31. 17 Electric Consultant Panel Update as of December 31, 2025 26-0361
  32. 18 Customer Engagement Report updates through November 2025 26-0188
  33. 19 Electric and Water Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of November 30, 2025 26-0360
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  35. 20 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 26-0347
  36. 21 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-0346
  37. 22 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-0344
  38. 38 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 23, 2026
  39. 39 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  40. 40 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com