City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2026 FROM: PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION ISSUE:
Receive an overview of the Public Utilities Department, including recognition of the department’s employees.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive and file this overview of the Public Utilities Department, including recognition of the department’s employees.
BACKGROUND:
The Public Utilities Department was established in 1895 and is responsible for providing electric and water service to customers with a service area population of approximately 320,764 through 112,328 electric meters and 66,372 water meters. Our mission statement is: Riverside Public Utilities is committed to providing the highest quality water and electric services at the lowest possible rates to benefit the community.
DISCUSSION:
Riverside Public Utilities staff provide electric, water and related support services to our community and customers 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The department is organized into four operating divisions to ensure our customers receive exemplary service: Administration/Customer Service; Energy Delivery; Water; Power Resources and Generation.
The attached presentation highlights some of the work and accomplishments of our dedicated staff over the past year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this presentation.
Prepared by: David A. Garcia, Utilities General Manager Certified as to
availability of funds: Julie Nemes, Finance Director
Approved by: Gilbert Hernandez, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: James Johnson, City Attorney
Attachment: Presentation
Public Utilities Department Highlights and Employee Recognition ● Page 2