Public Utilities  
Administrative Office  
3750 University Ave. 3 Fl.  
Riverside, CA 92501  
(951) 826-2135  
City of Riverside  
Board of Public Utilities  
Agenda  
Meeting Date: Monday, February 23, 2026  
Publication Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026  
6:30 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
Live Webcast at:  
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting  
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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Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, the Members of  
all Boards and Commissions and the public are reminded that they must preserve order  
and decorum throughout the meeting.  
In that regard, Members of the Boards and  
Commissions and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings  
or a refusal to obey the orders of the Board or Commission or the presiding officer  
constitutes a violation of these rules.  
The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect,  
and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve.  
The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public.  
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to  
persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with  
Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or  
accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the  
City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if  
possible.  
Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available for public  
inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of  
the meeting room.  
PLEASE NOTE--The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of  
reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Board Members.  
6:30 P.M.  
CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG  
ROLL CALL  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
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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  
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Recognition of Board Member Avery's service on the Board of Public Utilities  
COMMUNICATIONS  
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Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (Board of Public Utilities)  
Riverside Public Utilities sustainability efforts  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Board  
of Public Utilities and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will  
be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Board of Public Utilities  
votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Board of Public Utilities or the Public  
Utilities General Manager, or his designee, request specific items be removed from the  
Consent Calendar for separate action.  
5
Minutes of February 9, 2026  
Attachments:  
Minutes  
6
Excuse absence of Board Member Avery from January 12, 2026, Board of Public  
Utilities meeting  
Attachments:  
Report  
7
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  
Attachments:  
Report  
Water Rule 4 – Deposits and Service Turn-On Charge  
Electric Rule 4 – Deposits and Service Turn-On Charge  
Presentation  
8
Approve Work Order 2206160 for $250,000 from Public Utilities Electric Capital  
Account for deteriorated overhead pole replacements at various locations  
Attachments:  
Report  
Project Site Map  
Presentation  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
9
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  
Attachments:  
Report  
MOU - Virgina Tech  
Presentation  
10  
Recommend City Council approve Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Annual Audit and  
Financial Report  
Attachments:  
Report  
Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Financial Report  
Independent Auditors Report on Internal Control  
Independent Auditors Governance Communication  
Presentation  
11  
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  
Attachments:  
Report  
Project Site Map  
Presentation  
CLOSED SESSION  
12  
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  
Attachments:  
Report  
BOARD MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
13  
Systematic reporting on meetings, conferences, and seminars attended by Board  
members and/or staff  
14  
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  
15 WA-12 Agricultural Service Water Rate report - December 31, 2025  
Attachments:  
Report  
Charts  
16  
Electric and Water Accounts Receivable and Delinquencies as of December 31,  
2025  
Attachments:  
Report  
17  
Water Supply Report - December 31, 2025  
Attachments:  
Report  
Charts  
18  
Power Supply Report - December 2025  
Attachments:  
Report  
19  
Water Contractors Panel updates for December 2025  
Attachments:  
Report  
Water Contractors Panel Charts  
20  
Customer Engagement Report updates through December 2025  
Attachments:  
Report  
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Upcoming City Council and Board Meetings  
Attachments:  
Upcoming Meetings  
22  
Electric/Water Utility Acronyms  
Attachments:  
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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