Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Riverside public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in water utilities with medium priority
El Niño Storm Preparedness — Emergency Sewer Pumps
The city will rent temporary pumps for six months to protect the water quality control plant from flooding like the 2010 event, after waiving the normal waiting period.
Gas turbine repairs at RERC
Staff discovered an oil leak in a turbine at the RPU work facility that GE consultants called a critical, immediate repair. The interim city manager granted emergency repair authority since the cost topped $100,000, and the Board will ratify the expense with a full report in early 2027.
Reclaim water storage tank rehabilitation
A $86,500 contract with J.T. Thorpe & Son was scheduled to recoat and rehabilitate the reclaim water storage tank at the Riverside Energy Resources Center, extending the life of a key facility component.
10-year Altec utility truck maintenance agreement
Riverside's electric utility signed a 10-year deal with Altec Industries for maintenance of its 30-plus bucket and line trucks, with required OSHA and dielectric testing done on-site. It's a services agreement, not a warranty — the city pays per call, capped at $1.65 million over the decade.