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 April 14, 2026
Recommend City Council approve expenditure on software and technical support services with E&M Electric & Machinery, Inc., dba Aveva Select California, Healdsburg, California, for $179,955 from Public Utilities RERC Maintenance Generating Plants Account and Springs Maintenance Generating Plant Account for control systems at Riverside Energy Resource Center and Springs Power Plant for three-year term
Approve purchase from GE Vernova Operations, LLC., Houston, Texas, for $335,465.14 from Public Utilities RERC Maintenance Generating Plants Account for eighteen (18) gas turbine control system components for all four units at Riverside Energy Resource Center
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Recommend City Council, with at least five affirmative votes, authorize Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record supplemental appropriation in total amount of $3,000,000 from Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to EV Charger Install at Public Facilities Account, execute the Electrify Riverside Programs, and take all necessary actions required or advisable to implement, administer, fund, and carry out City of Riverside’s responsibilities under Electrify Riverside Programs, including ability to make minor and non-substantive changes and to execute future amendments to Electrify Riverside Programs under substantially similar terms and conditions
Recommend City Council approve Fourth Amendment to Interconnection Facilities Agreement with Southern California Edison Company reducing Interconnection Facilities cost from $15,935,410.88 to $14,223,280.00 and revising payment schedule and project completion date
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- August 2024 to March 2026
Financial Results and Electric and Water Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of December 31, 2025
Power Supply Report - February 2026
Water Supply Report - February 28, 2026
Electric Consultant and Water Contractor Panel updates for February 2026
Customer Engagement Report updates through February 2026
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, May 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
For live Webcast of the Board Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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