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ANNUAL BOARD WORK PLANFINAL 2025 AND NEW 2026Mobility and Infrastructure CommitteeApril 9, 2026Riverside Public Utilities RiversideCA.gov2
1. Workplan to align with the City Charter2. Board and Commission Workplans are then taken to the respective Council Standing Committee3. The RPU Board Workplan for 2025 was approved by the Board and Mobility and Infrastructure Committee of the City Council in early 2025, covering March 2025 through February 20264. The Board approved the 2026 Workplan in February 2026BACKGROUNDCity Manager’s Office requests each board and commission to develop an Annual Workplan 3/25/2026
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TIMELINE FOR 2026 WORK PLAN
Board Presentation to consider items for the 2026 Work Plan (covering March 2026 through February 2027)February Board Chair Presentation to the Mobility and Infrastructure CommitteeMay Board consideration of a Final 2026 Work PlanApril
Implementation4/2026 –2/2027
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Specific topics requested by the Board include: (with 2025 Summary)•Review of Board Standing Rules (early in the year) – Completing in April 2026•Review of the Board Policy Guide – Completing in April 2026•Review of purchasing policies and Board authority – Delayed to align with update to the Citywide Purchasing practices•Overview of the requirements and impacts of California’s Proposition 218 – Delayed to 2026•Development of a structured practice providing educational opportunities for the Board including facility tours and continued opportunities for the Board to engage with RPU staff – Ongoing2025 ACTION ITEM 1 REVIEWAction Item 1Review and update the Board Standing Rules and Board Policy Guide including review of Board duties, administration, and engagement. Key topics will be scheduled in advance and shared on RPU’s master calendar.
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2025 ACTION ITEM 2 REVIEWAction Item 2Review and recommend to City Council amendments to utility specific legislative policy; develop recommendations to positions on upcoming bills and actively advocate for grant opportunities. Periodic updates will be provided along with an annual summary.Summary:Midyear update provided in July 2025 with end of session summary presented in January 2026Status: Ongoing RiversideCA.gov6
2025 ACTION ITEM 3 REVIEWAction Item 3Review, discuss and make recommendations relative to the various water, electric, and operational policy and planning documents prepared by the department as presented throughout the year including the Biennial RPU budget, five-year Capital Improvement Plan and updates from and on key performance indicators for work completed by City internal services. Anticipated dates for future discussion topics, projects and events will be shared.Summary:Various policies reviewed throughout the year.Status: Ongoing
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2025 ACTION ITEM 4 REVIEWAction Item 4Remain engaged and develop advisory reports, as needed, on major utilities’ projects and activities. (Major projects and activities will be identified in the timelines prepared for Action Item 3.)Summary:Updates provided throughout the year on RPU’s projects Status: Ongoing RiversideCA.gov8
2025 ACTION ITEM 5 REVIEWAction Item 5Enhance community engagement and align with the City’s Community Engagement Policy.Summary:Ongoing outreach provided to community by staff including formation of a working group to discuss public benefit funds Status: Ongoing
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2026 WORKPLAN ACTION ITEM 1Modified for 2026:Current from 2025:Develop an awareness of utility policy and operational matters through reviewing Board duties, administration, and engagement. Key topics will be scheduled in advance and shared identified as part of the documents prepared for Action Item 3.Review and update the Board Standing Rules and Board Policy Guide including review of Board duties, administration, and engagement. Key topics will be scheduled in advance and shared on RPU’s master calendar.•CONTINUED: Review of purchasing policies and Board authority •CONTINUED: Overview of the requirements and impacts of California’s Proposition 218. •CONTINUED: Continue practice of providing educational opportunities related for the Board including facility tours and continued opportunities for the Board to engage with RPU staff.•NEW ITEM FOR CONSIDERATION: Review and discuss RPU’s Mission, Vision, and Values that are part of the Board Standing Rules.
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2026 WORKPLAN ACTION ITEM 2Current from 2025:Review and recommend to City Council amendments to utility specific legislative policy; develop recommendations to positions on upcoming bills and actively advocate for grant opportunities. Periodic updates will be provided along with an annual summary.No Modification or 2026 3/25/2026
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2026 WORKPLAN ACTION ITEM 3Current from 2025:Review, discuss and make recommendations relative to the various water, electric, and operational policy and planning documents prepared by the department as presented throughout the year including the Biennial RPU budget, five-year Capital Improvement Plan and updates from and on key performance indicators for work completed by City internal services. Anticipated dates for future discussion topics, projects and events will be shared.No Modification for 2026 RiversideCA.gov12
2026 WORKPLAN ACTION ITEM 4Current from 2025:Remain engaged and develop advisory reports, as needed, on major utilities’ projects and activities. (Major projects RPU is or will be undertaking will be identified as part of the documents prepared for Action Item 3 and will include projects that are underway or anticipated and that will have a significant impact on the utilities and its customers.)No Modification for 2026 3/25/2026
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2026 WORKPLAN ACTION ITEM 5Current from 2025:Enhance community engagement and align with the City’s Community Engagement Policy.No Modification from 2026 RiversideCA.gov14
That the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee:1. Receive and file the Board’s 2025 Annual Work Plan –Final Update; 2. Discuss and approve items for the Board of Public Utilities 2026 Annual Workplan.RECOMMENDATIONS