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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6:30 P.M.
CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
COMMUNICATIONS
Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts update
Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of August 11, 2025
Excuse absence of Board Vice Chair Siana from July 14, 2025, Board of Public Utilities meeting
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Recommend City Council conduct public hearing in consideration to amend and extend an existing Fee Letter supporting Variable Rate Refunding Water Revenue Bonds, Issue of 2011A, for additional three years for estimated cost of $259,000 from Public Utilities’ Water Debt Related Fiscal Charges Account for year one and following years budgeted as part of next budget process - Adopt resolution related to extension of reimbursement agreement related to previously authorized and issued Variable Rate Refunding Water Revenue Bonds, Issue of 2011A authorizing extension of existing Fee Letter provided by PNC Bank, National Association - Approve City’s Financing Team as described in staff report
Recommend City Council approve amended Master Agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc., Lake Forest, from Request for Proposal 2289 in not-to-exceed amount of $4,000,000 per fiscal year for term through June 30, 2028, with option to extend for one additional two-year term for as-needed asphalt and concrete repair services for water system maintenance and adopt a resolution exempting the individual assignments under this as-needed Asphalt and Concrete Repair Services Agreement from competitive bidding requirements of City Charter Section 1109
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars by Board members and/or staff
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.
GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT
Power Supply Report - June 2025
Customer Engagement Report updates through June 2025
Financial Results as of April 30, 2025 and Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of June 30, 2025
Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms
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The next regular Board of Public Utilities meeting
is scheduled for Monday, September 8, 2025
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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