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 March 9, 2026
Excuse absence of Board Member Becker from February 9, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting
Excuse absence of Board Member Avery from February 9, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting
Excuse absence of Board Member Montgomery from February 9, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting
Excuse absence of Board Member Wright from March 9, 2026, Board of Public Utilities meeting
Award Bid 2522999 to Hot Line Construction Inc., Brentwood, for $49,268.07 - Approve Work Order 2522999 for total capital expenditure of $94,927.88 from Public Utilities Electric Capital Account for design, construction, construction support, contract administration, inspection, and construction change order authority costs - La Sierra University Transformer Replacement Project
Receive and recommend City Council receive Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditure report for period of July 2025 through December 2025
Approve and recommend City Council adopt Riverside 2026-2027 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment
Approve purchase of emergency backup generators under Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement 020923-GNR from Aviate Enterprises Inc., Sacramento, for estimated $996,500 from Riverside Public Utilities Facility Rehabilitation Account for Water Operations Division
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Award Bid SUB-02C to Niagara Power Transformer, Buffalo, New York, for $2,762,537, with contingency of 10 percent for $276,253, for total not-to-exceed amount of $3,038,790 from Public Utilities Electrical Capital Account for procurement of two 66kV Grounding Transformers - Wilderness Substation
Recommend City Council approve Electric Funds (including Public Benefits Fund) proposed Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget totaling $523.6 million in revenues, $512.3 million in operating expenditures and $79.7 million in capital improvements and proposed Fiscal Year 2027/28 budget totaling $527.9 million in revenues, $495.8 million in operating expenditures and $75.6 million in capital improvements - Recommend City Council approve Water Funds (including Water Conservation Fund) proposed for Fiscal Year 2026/27 budget totaling $121.8 million in revenues, $112.0 million in operating expenditures and $45.3 million in capital improvements and proposed Fiscal Year 2027/28 budget totaling $123.7 million in revenues, $116.0 million in operating expenditures and $37.5 million in capital improvements. The difference between revenues and expenditures including capital improvements, will be funded by bond proceeds and undesignated, designated, and restricted reserves
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
Board Member Request List from Minute Order through February 2026
Water Supply Report - January 31, 2026
Power Supply Report - January 2026
Customer Engagement Report updates through January 2026
Electric Consultant and Water Contractor Panel updates for January 2026
Electric and Water Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of January 31, 2026
WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - February 28, 2026
Southern California Public Power Authority Agenda 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, April 27, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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