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November 17, 2025 ·6:30 PM Final ·Special Meeting

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

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Agenda — 37 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 Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, 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 all 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 City Council 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 0:39
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 1:26
  7. 7 ROLL CALL ▶ jump to 1:48
  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. 25-3511 ▶ jump to 2:09
  10. 10 COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities) 25-3512 ▶ jump to 5:58
  12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 6:04
  13. 3 Minutes of October 27, 2025 25-3647
  14. 4 2024 Power Source Disclosure Report, 2024 Power Content Label, Independent Accountant’s Report and Riverside Public Utilities California Energy Commission Renewable Portfolio Standard Annual Compliance Report submitted to the California Energy Commission update 25-3541
  15. 5 Recommend City Council approve Third Amendment to Agreement C06-207 Fiscal Year 2025-2035 Western Municipal Water District Water Conservation Funding Agreement between Western Municipal Water District and Riverside Public Utilities for term through June 30, 2035 25-3543
  16. 6 Recommend City Council receive Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditure report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 25-3550
  17. 17 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  18. 7 Reject bids submitted by All Cities Engineering, Inc., Riverside, and DVD Construction, Santa Ana, as nonresponsive - Award contract to Big Ben, Inc., Irvine, for $2,099,287.50 for construction of Pierce Street Bid RPU-8208 for Pierce Street Water Pipeline Replacement Project - Authorize 10 percent change order authority in amount of $209,928.75 for Bid RPU-8208 for construction of the Pierce Street Water Pipeline Replacement Project - Approve capital expenditure for Work Order 2416374 in amount of $3,047,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection and construction change order authority costs for Pierce Street Water Pipeline Replacement Project 25-3548 ▶ jump to 6:29
  19. 8 Approve Work Order 2108106 in total amount of $2,787,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Main Replacement Account for engineering, construction, and paving costs for Driftwood Drive Water Pipeline Replacement Project 25-3545 ▶ jump to 25:59
  20. 9 Annual update on Riverside Public Utilities Fiscal and Cash Reserve Policy - Recommend City Council approve updated Riverside Public Utilities Fiscal and Cash Reserve Policy to establish California Employers’ Pension Prefunding 115 Trust-Unfunded Accrued Liability Reserve, include approved Water Treatment Reserve (water fund only) and to clarify certain existing policy definitions 25-3546 ▶ jump to 30:40
  21. 10 Public Benefits Low-Income Program Income Verification Processes overview 25-3547 ▶ jump to 80:05
  22. 11 Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities updated Energy Efficiency and Demand Reduction ten-year target of 0.36 percent of annual projected retail energy sales for period beginning 2026 through 2035 25-3549 ▶ jump to 102:45
  23. 12 CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2025 - Review and discuss Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide 25-3718 ▶ jump to 109:41
  24. 24 BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
  25. 13 Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff 25-3514 ▶ jump to 155:51
  26. 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. 25-3513 ▶ jump to 155:59
  27. 27 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT ▶ jump to 156:03
  28. 15 Board Work Plan status as of November 17, 2025 25-3544
  29. 16 Board Member requests per Minute Order 25-3551
  30. 17 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - September 30, 2025 25-3553
  31. 18 Accounts Receivable & Delinquencies as of September 30, 2025 25-3552
  32. 19 Southern California Public Power Authority Agendas and Minutes 25-3554
  33. 20 Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings 25-3555
  34. 21 Electric/Water Utility Acronyms 25-3528
  35. 35 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2025
  36. 36 For live Webcast of the Board Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  37. 37 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com