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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Counc ilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Conder, Robillard, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Councilmember Perry gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Aurora Chavez spoke on senior meals pr ogram and Farm House Collective. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding the Chili Cookoff, Big Bear California, Karaoke at the Hideaway, Back to the Grind, Neighborhood s of the Wood Streets and Downtown Area Neighborhood Alliance (DANA) Meetings. Louis Allen spoke regarding Master Professional Consultant Agreements.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone spoke regarding the public comment by Marc Elliott and Summer Nights at Fairmount Park. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Eastside Arts and Cultural Festival and United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in the City. Councilmember Robillard reported on the Aerospace Expo.
Councilmember Conder reported on International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in Las Vegas, retired Allison Mackenzie of Babcock Labs received the ATHENA Award, Camp 18 Memorial Day service at Evergreen Cemetery, Riverside National Cemetery for the Memorial Day event, Virginia Blumentha l received the Frank Miller Civic Award, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) of Riverside Health Fair at Bordwell Park, and reminder to be careful driving as children are out of school. Councilmember Mill reported on Chili Cookoff in Arlington Village, Grand Re-Opening at Harrison Park, Summerfest at Hunt Park, Movies in the Pa rk at Arlington and Villegas Parks, and upcoming events, Ribbon Cutting of Roger Dunn Golf Store, and Arlington Community Connection meeting. Councilmember Perry re ported on Latino Government Day.
Councilmember Hemenway reported on Rive rside Regatta, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9223 upcoming special dinner to honor Women Veterans and acknowledged all the graduates. Mayor Lock Dawson cong ratulated all the high school and college graduates, reported on Aerospace Expo and welcomed University of California Riverside’s (UCR) new Chancellor, Jack Hu.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received updates on Economic Development Branding.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE Councilmembers Robillard, Conder, and Mill re cused themselves concerning Tony Platt v. City of Riverside, and Councilmember Cervantes from proposed rate increase for commercial refuse rates, citing financial conflict.
PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation recognizing the month of June as Pride Month
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
The City Council received an update on the General Plan and Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Perry to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item except (1) the item regarding Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Electric and Water Central Stores annual purchase orders tentatively moved to the June 24, 2025 City Council; and (2) Councilmember Cervantes voting no on ordinance amending Title 7 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Section 7.10.091 regarding a definition for “Live Performance” in relation to noise violations within the City. The motion carried unanimously.
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LEGAL BUDGET INCREASE - CITY ATTORNEY LEGAL FEES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved an increase to the legal budget for the law firm of Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley in an amount not-to-exceed $24,000 for a revised total budget of $416,400; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $24,000 in the General Fund, City Attorney Legal Fees account.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Thomas Clearly to the Commission on Disabilities Ward 5 seat for a term th rough March 1, 2029; (2) appointed Paul Tscherednikov to the Budget Engagement Commission Business Ward 7 seat for a term through March 1, 2028; (3) appointed Don Coon to the Commission on Aging Ward 7 seat for a term through March 1, 2026; (4) appointed Lovelyn Razzouk to the Board of Library Trustees Ward 7 seat for a term through March 1, 2026; and (5) filed the resignation of Ryan Falsetti from the Board of Library Trustees Citywide seat effective immediately.
AMENDMENT - ELECTRONIC AND PAPERLESS FILING OF FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICE
COMMISSION CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 1 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding new Chapter 1.16 Entitled Electron ic and Paperless Filing of Fair Political Practice Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7714 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Title 1 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Adding New Chapter
1.16 Entitled Electronic and Paperless Filing of Fair Political Practice Commission Campaign Disclosure Statements, was presented and adopted.
MINUTES
The minutes for meetings May 13 and 20, 2025, were approved as presented.
FINANCIAL HEALTH INDCATORS TO MANAGE OVERALL FINANCIAL HEALTH AND MAINTAIN
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
The City Council approved the Finance Committee recommendation to receive and ordered filed the report on the Financial He alth Indicators used to assess and manage the overall fiscal health of the City and maintain fiscal responsibility.
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 CITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
The City Council approved the Economic Development Committee recommendation to (1) receive and order filed the City Sponsorship Program Report for the six-month period of July 1 to December 31, 2025; (2) approv e City Sponsorship support, pending final budget approval for Fiscal Year 2025-26, in t he form of monetary funding and/or in-kind contributions of $140,537 for charitable and community events, which are produced by local non-profit organizations; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to make non substantive changes to the recommendations.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT – TITLE 7 – ORDINANCE INTRODUCED The City Council approved the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommendation to (1) receive and order filed the report summarizing the proposed ordinance adding Section 7.10.091, "Live Performance" to the Riverside Municipal Code; and (2) introduce and subsequently adopt the proposed ordinance adding Section 7.10.091, "Live Performance" to the Riverside Municipal Code; whereupon an ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 7 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Section 7.10.091 regarding a definition for “Live Performance” in relation to noise violations with the city, was pr esented and introduced with Councilmember voting no.
SAFETY, WELLNESS, AND YOUTH COMMITTEE - SUBSTITUTION OF MEMBER The City Council approved the substi tution of Councilmember Falcone for Councilmember Mill on City Council Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee for discussion to establish excessive fire response clause in the Riverside Municipal Code that mirrors existing police response clause.
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
The City Council received and filed the 2024 Community Police Review Commission Annual Report.
SEVENTH AMENDMENT - EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT – RIVERSIDE ALIVE PROJECT The City Council (1) approved the Sevent h Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Greens Development, Inc., for the Riverside Alive Project to extend the contract term from June 22, 2025, throug h June 22, 2026; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Seventh Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Greens Development, Inc., bearing portions of Assessor Parcel Numbers 213-113-001, 213-111-011, 012, 013, 015, 016, and 017 to extend contract term through
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June 22, 2026 - Orange Street between Third and Fifth Streets and including making minor and non-substantive changes.
REQUEST FOR PORPOSAL 2291 - MASTER PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENTS
The City Council (1) approved twenty-four Master Professional Consultant Services Agreements with eighteen consulting firms fo r the establishment of six Real Property Services Consultant Panels with the consultants listed in the staff for future City projects for an initial term of five years with three optional one-year extensions in an amount not- to-exceed $250,000 for each agreement; (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Master Profession al Consultant Services Agreements with various consulting firms, including making minor non-substantive changes, and any extensions thereto in substantial conformanc e with the Master Professional Consultant Services Agreements; and (3) authorized the Ci ty Manager, or his designee, to execute all supplemental agreements and/or purchase orders for the Master Professional Consultant Services Agreements.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC PLAN – ZONING CODE
MAP AMENDMENT - RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HO SPITAL SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY ZONE -
ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend Riverside Municipal Code Zoning Map from DSP-AS - Downtown Specific Plan - Al mond Street District to RCHSP - Riverside Community Hospital Specific Plan; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance 7715 of the City of Riverside, California Amending the Zoning Map of the
City of Riverside Pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Rezoning Approximately 0.81 Acres of Property Located at 4440 and 4468 Brockton, from DSP-AS - Downtown Specific Plan - Almond Street District Overlay Zone to RCHSP - Riverside Community Hospital Specific Plan Overlay Zone, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 SECOND QUARTER CASH, INVESTMENTS, AND DEBT REPORTS The City Council received and ordered f iled the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Cash, Investments, and Debt Report.
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ELECTRIC AND WATER CENTRAL STORES ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDERS - CONTINUED
The Central Stores Annual Purchase Orders for an estimated total of $23,768,660 for Fiscal Year 2025-26 was continued to the City Council meeting on June 24, 2025.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 2385 AGREEMEN T - TABLETOP AND FULL-SCALE COUNTER
TERRORISM EXERCISE
The City Council (1) approved the Professi onal Consultant Services Agreement from RFP 2385 with SenseMakers LLC, Anaheim, to provide a Tabletop and Full-Scale Counter Terrorism Exercise, for a contract amount of $265,602.97, with a change order authority of $26,897.03, for a total amount not-to-exceed $292,500 through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and make minor non-substantive changes.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - FI RE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES – ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend section 16.32.365 of the Riverside Municipal Code to include the new Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7716 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending the Riverside Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 16.32.365 Regarding the Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones, was presented and adopted.
REJECT BID - VEHICLE REPLACEMENT ACCOUNT - FORD F350 XLT SUPER DUTY CREW CABS The City Council (1) rejected the bid of Winner Chevrolet as non-responsive and awarded Bid 8171 to Diversified Leasing, Alhambra, for the purchase of three 2025 Ford F350 XLT Super Duty Crew Cabs for the City of Riverside Fire Department in the amount of $253,434.18; and (2) authorized the City Manager or designee to execute any purchase orders, agreements, and other documents, including making any minor and non- substantive changes.
RATIFY PURCHASE ORDER 233777 - ARCHITEC TURAL DESIGN SERVICES - PERMANENT
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM
The City Council (1) ratified Purchase Order 233777 with Westgroup Designs, Inc., a California Corporation in the amount of $8,888 to include project design changes for a total compensation of $268,011; (2) approved the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Westgroup Designs, Inc., to increase compensation
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in the amount of $8,888 for a revised total contract amount of $268,011 for Architectural Design Services for the Permanent Support ive Housing Program located at 2800 Hulen including a term amendment of seven months following the date specified in the City's Notice to Proceed for (RFB) 8141 with a six-month option to extend; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execut e the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Westgr oup Designs, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes and optional extensions.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 2405 AGREEMENT - EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - ONSULTING AND
UNDERWRITING SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Keenan & Associates, Torrance, from RFP 2405 to provide Employee Benefits Consulting and Underwriting Services in the amount of $89,800 annually for a three year term ending June 30, 2028, with an option for two 2-year annual renewals thereafter upon mutual agreement of both parties for a total contract te rm of up t o seven years, and not to exceed contract amount of $628,600 if both options are exercised; and ( 2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement , including making minor and non-substantive changes and also execute future contract extensions as provided for in the agreement.
HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL REVISIONS
The City Council adopted the proposed revi sions to the City’s personnel policies, contained in the Human Resources Policy an d Procedure Manual including Policy III- 6 - Harassment Free Workplace Policy.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the salary adjustment for the existing warehouse supervisor classification; (2) approved the creation of classifications and salary range for the Police Investigative Assistant, Media Production Assistant, Lead Reprographics Technician, and Permit Services Supervisor; (3) approved t he deletion of non-utilized classifications; (4) adopted the resolution amending the master fringe benefits and salary plan to Reflect the salary adjustments to the existing warehouse supervisor classification; the Creation of the police investigative assistant, media pr oduction assistant, lead Reprographics technician, and permit services supervisor cl assifications and salary Ranges; deletion of the non-utilized classifications; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24269 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to
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Approve the Salary Adjustments to the Exis ting Warehouse Supervisor Classification; Creation of the Classification and Salary Ra nge for Police Investigative Assistant, Media Production Assistant, Lead Reprographics Technician, and Permit Services Supervisor; and Deletion of Non-Utilized Classifications, was presented and adopted.
REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - SPECIFIC LANGUAGE REQUIRED BY CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) The City Council approved the administrative language revisions to the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the Riverside Police Officer’s Association Unit, Riverside Police Officer’s Association Supervisory Unit and Ri verside Police Administrators’ Association to ensure provisions are compliant with California Code of Regulations Section 571-Special Compensation.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) 2411 AGREEM ENT - BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO SUPPORT PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE WORK –
FAIRMOUNT PARK
The City Council (1) approved the Professi onal Consultant Services Agreement for Request for Proposal 2411 with Psomas, Rive rside, for biological and environmental consulting services to support park impr ovements and maintenance work at Fairmount Park in the amount of $312,557, for a two-year term; and (2) authorized 10 percent change order authority in an amount up to $31,255.70 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary contract changes, for a total contract amount not to exceed $343,812.70; and (3) aut horized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - 2024 JUSTICE ASSI STANCE GRANT PROGRAM - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Interlocal Agreement between the Cities of, Beaumont, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Heme t, Indio, Jurupa Va lley, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Palm Spri ngs, Perris, Temecula, Riverside, and the County of Riverside, California, concerning the distribution of the 2024 Justice Assistance Grant Award; (2) approved the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Certified Standard Assurances; (3) authorized t he Police Department to apply for grant funding in the amount of $97,117 through the County of Riversid e, acting as fiscal agent for all eligible entities within the county; (4) authorized the expenditure of grant funds to continue paying for the salary and benefits of a Senior Forensic Specialist position;
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(5) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $97,117, or in the amount of the grant award, in the Grants and Restrictive Programs Fund, JAG 24Grant Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (6) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents associated with the 2024 Just ice Assistance Grant Program, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - WATER PRODUCTION, CONVEYANCE, AND DELIVERY The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Water Production, Conveyance, and Reciprocal Sales Agreement between the City of Riverside and the Regents of the University of California; and (2) authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Water Production, Conveyance, and Reciprocal Sales Agreement Between the City of Riverside and the Regents of the University of California, including making minor non-substantive changes.
RIVERSIDE ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY AND DEMAND ASSESSMENT
The City Council received and adopted Riverside’s 2025-2026 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment.
RATIFY FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT - ORGANICS RECYCLING AND FOOD WASTE
REDUCTION EDUCATION PROGRAM
The City Council ratified the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with The EcoHero Show LLC for Organics Recyc ling and Food Waste Reduction Education Program in the amount of $40,000 through April 1, 2026.
AWARD BID 8169 - RIVERSIDE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT GAS LINE The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8169 for the repair of the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant gas line to ISSA Electric, Inc., Ri verside, in the amount of $64,393.50; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Contract with ISSA Electric, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2416 AGREEMENT - UTILITY POTHOLING SERVICES The City Council (1) approved a Services Ag reement with T2 UES, Inc., dba T2 Utility Engineers, Huntington Beach, for utility potholing services to support capital improvement projects in the amount of $119,870.00; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Services Agreement with T2 UES, Inc., dba T2 Utility Engineers, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2437 AGREEMENT - UT ILITY POTHOLING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS INCL UDING RUTLAND SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
The City Council (1) approved a Services Agreement with Kana Subsurface Engineering, Riverside, for utility potholing services for various capital improvem ent projects in the amount of $97,008.00; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Services Agreement with Kana Subsurface Engineering, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
AWARD BID 8156 - FOURTEENTH AND VINE STREETS STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS,
PORTABLE STORM SYSTEM PROJECT
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8156 for the construction of the 14th and Vine Streets Storm Drain Improvements, Portable Storm System Project to ACC & Engineering, LLC, Anaheim, in the amount of $101,138.20; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Contract with ACC & Engineering, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
CHANGE ORDER FOR BID 8044 - BICENTENNIAL HISTORY WALK FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ARTERIAL AND MINOR STREETS MAINTENANCE, PHASE 1
The City Council (1) authorized a change order in the amount of $150,000 to replace additional sidewalk panels and restore the Bicentennial History Walk for Bid 8044 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 1 to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., Anaheim; and (2) authori zed the reprogramming of $150,000 from the Museum Renovation Project to the Museum Soroptimist Stone Relocation Project.
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed session at 1:55 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Tony Platt v. City of Rive rside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011; (2) §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Charles M. Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase , sale, exchange, or lease of property located at 3700 Placentia Lane, commonl y known as AB Sports Complex, APN: 246-060-001, by LaBella, Negotiator Greg Scott; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning William Zackowski v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.: ADJ16670285; (4) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning William Uriarte v. City of Riverside, Claim No.: 210248; (5) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning
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anticipated litigation regarding two cases; (6) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding two cases; (7) §54957(a), for consultation with Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Chief of Police, or his respective deputy, and George Khalil, Chief Innovation Officer regarding threat to public services or facilities; (8) §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the fo rm of fringe benefits of all Executive Management employees except the City Mana ger, City Attorney, and City Clerk, all Management and Confidential employees as defined by PERS, Fire Management Unit, Riverside City Firefighters Association, Riverside Police Officers Association (Police and Police Supervisory Units), Service Employees International Union #721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association; and (9) §54957 for performance evaluation of Interim City Attorney.
The Mayor and City Council returned to op en session at 3:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITYWIDE WORKFORCE VACANCY (ASSEMBLY BILL 2561) REPORT – HUMAN RESOURCES Public hearing was called to receive a re port on the Citywide Workforce Vacancy pursuant to California Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561) regarding workforce vacancies. No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed the report on the Citywide Workforce Vacancy.
COMMERCIAL REFUSE RATES
Public Hearing was called to consider all oral comments and wri tten protests to the proposed rate increase for commercial refu se rates through June 30, 2028. Two people spoke on the matter and three written protests were received.
Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Mill to adopt a Resolution approving the commercial rate structure from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The moti on carried with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24270 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, (1) Recording Receipt of Written Protests to Proposed 2025-2028 Rate Increa se for Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services; and (2) Approving the 2025-2028 Rate Increase for Commercial Solid Waste Collection Services, Effective July 1, 2025, was presented and adopted.
Councilmember Perry announced that Closed Session item regarding Tony Platt v. City of Riverside will be continued to the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting.
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed session at 3:40 p.m. and returned to open session at 4:08 p.m. with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
Interim City Attorney McKee-Reimbold announced no reported actions.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY MAYOR OR MEMBERS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL - CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORT There were no future items requested at this time.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 4:09 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk