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
Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of October 27, 2025
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
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
Recommend City Council receive Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditure report for Fiscal Year 2024-25
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
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
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
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
Public Benefits Low-Income Program Income Verification Processes overview
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
CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 27, 2025 - Review and discuss Board of Public Utilities Standing Rules and Policy Guide
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
Board Work Plan status as of November 17, 2025
Board Member requests per Minute Order
WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - September 30, 2025
Accounts Receivable & Delinquencies as of September 30, 2025
Southern California Public Power Authority Agendas and Minutes
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, December 8, 2025
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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