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.
PRESENTATION
Recognition of Board Member Avery's service on the Board of Public Utilities
COMMUNICATIONS
Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)
Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts
CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of February 9, 2026
Excuse absence of Board Member Avery from January 12, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting
Approve annual interest rate on customer deposits for calendar year 2026 at the rate of 3.91 percent per annum, as provided by Riverside Public Utilities’ Electric and Water Rules
Approve Work Order 2206160 for $250,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for deteriorated overhead pole replacements at various locations
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Recommend City Council authorize Memorandum of Understanding between City of Riverside and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Virginia Tech to participate in Collection and Compilation of Water Pipeline Field Performance Data (PIPEiD) research project
Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Annual Audit and Financial Report
Approve Work Order 2124085 for total capital expenditure of $2,000,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for Hunter Substation 4kV to 12kV Make-Ready for Circuits 21 and 22 Project
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Shell Oil Company, et. al., San Francisco County Superior Court, Case No. CGC-20-588295
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended 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
WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - December 31, 2025
Electric and Water Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of December 31, 2025
Water Supply Report - December 31, 2025
Power Supply Report - December 2025
Water Contractors Panel updates for December 2025
Customer Engagement Report updates through December 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, March 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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