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January 12, 2026 ·6:30 PM Revised

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting Originally Published: December 30, 2025

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Agenda — 39 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 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 ▶ jump to 1:18
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 2:02
  7. 7 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 2:23
  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. 26-0062 ▶ jump to 2:59
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 26-0063 ▶ jump to 3:28
  12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 3:35
  13. 3 Minutes of December 8, 2025 26-0185
  14. 4 Approve cancellation of regularly scheduled Board of Public Utilities meetings May 25, October 12, November 23, and December 28, 2026, due to holidays, and hold special meeting on November 30, 2026 26-0098
  15. 5 Recommend City Council approve Fiscal Year 2025-26 Tree Power Program Free Shade Tree Coupon Campaign for $478,584 from Public Benefits Residential Tree Power Program Account and authorize issuance of purchase orders and change orders to Parkview Nursery, 4377 Chicago Avenue; Parkview Nursery, 3841 Jackson Street; and Louie’s Nursery, 18550 Van Buren Boulevard based on variable product demand of each nursery for Tree Power Program’s Free Shade Tree Coupon campaign in collective amount of $478,584 26-0099 ▶ jump to 4:37
  16. 6 Approve Work Order 2501761 for total capital expenditure of $1,560,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for Circuit 1313 Reliability Improvement Project 26-0102 ▶ jump to 25:41
  17. 7 Approve Request for Proposal 2482 Agreement with Northwest Industrial Engine and Compressor Company, Riverbank, for $268,975 from RERC Maintenance-Generating Plants Account for fuel gas compressor maintenance through December 31, 2030 - Riverside Energy Resource Center 26-0104
  18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  19. 8 Receive and file legislative update to include multiple measures affecting energy affordability, climate compliance, and market governance with direct operational impact on Riverside Public Utilities, including legislation addressing affordability and greenhouse-gas emissions compliance, regional market governance, wildfire mitigation, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulation, water-supply planning, and housing streamlining 25-3790 ▶ jump to 33:26
  20. 9 Recommend City Council approve Request for Proposal 2498 Agreement with G&E Real Estate Management Services, Inc., doing business as Newmark, Irvine, for approximately $958,300 from Mission Square Property Management Account for property management services for Mission Square Office Building for over five-year term, with one five-year extension option - 3750 University Avenue 26-0107 ▶ jump to 55:01
  21. 10 Recommend City Council approve submission of Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMPG) application to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for $2,829,300, with 25 percent cost-share local match of $943,100 from HMGP Grant-Generator Project-RPU Account for design and construction of five backup generators and automatic transfer switches at four critical well sites and one critical booster station 26-0103 ▶ jump to 66:11
  22. 11 Recommend City Council approve agreement with Robert Allen Shepherd which formalizes terms of 1999 letter agreement for holding tank cost reimbursement for estimated annual cost of $7,000 from Public Utilities Water Productions & Operations Professional Services Account in addition to $88,777.47 that has been reimbursed to date for holding tank cost reimbursement until time site can be connected to public sewer system - 3625 Placentia Lane 26-0105 ▶ jump to 84:30
  23. 12 Approve increase to Sharing Households Assists Riverside's Energy (SHARE) deposit/urgent notice assistance from $150 to $250, effective from end of State of California’s COVID-19 Emergency on February 28, 2023, and continue SHARE monthly assistance increases in alignment with planned water and electric rate increases through 2028 26-0106 ▶ jump to 85:16
  24. 13 Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide review 26-0090 ▶ jump to 97:19
  25. 25 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  26. 14 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 26-0065 ▶ jump to 109:20
  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. 26-0064 ▶ jump to 111:21
  28. 28 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 113:22
  29. 16 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - November 30, 2025 26-0092
  30. 17 Accounts Receivable & Delinquencies as of October 31, 2025 26-0091
  31. 18 Water Supply Report - October 31, 2025 26-0094
  32. 19 Power Supply Report - October 2025 26-0093
  33. 20 Electric Contractor and Consultant Panel updates for October 2025 26-0095
  34. 21 Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda and Minutes 26-0096
  35. 22 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 26-0097
  36. 23 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 26-0066
  37. 37 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026
  38. 38 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  39. 39 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com