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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilm embers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to or der at 1:00 p.m. wi th Councilmembers Cervantes and Perry absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Aurora Chavez spoke regarding senior meals.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the Fairmount Park Forward Meeting, Museum of Riverside Groundbreaking event, and office hours at Stratton Community Center and Community Conversations. Councilmember Robillard reported on visit to Taiwan as part of the American Council of Young Political Leaders delegation and Sweet Moments in Midtown. Councilmember Conder reported on the 100
th celebration of Grove
Community Church and Feed America event. Councilmember Mill reported on the Feed America event, Juneteenth at Hunt Park, ribbon cutting for Rodger Dunn Golf Store, Movies in the Park at Villegas Park, League of California Cities Jo int Division Meeting event, and Arlington Community Connection meeting. Councilmember Hemenway reported on the 4th of July Fireworks show at La Sierra Park. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on the Groundbreaking event for the University of California, Riverside SoCal OASIS Park.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received updates on rewards and recognitions the City of Riverside has received for 2024 and 2025.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE There were no conflicts of interest nor ex-parte communications declared.
Councilmember Cervantes arrived during the following item.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDERS - CONTINUED FROM JUNE 10, 2025 The City Council received a report regardin g the annual purchase orders for Central Stores for an estimated total of $23,768,60, and not-to-exceed 20 percent allowance for Producer Price Index (PPI) increases for Fisc al Year 2025-26 annual purchase orders for Central Stores. No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to (1) approve Central Stores Annual Purchase Orders for an estimated total of $23,768,660 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and (2) approve and not-to- exceed percent allowance for Producer Price Index (PPI) increases for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Purchase Orders for Central Stores; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to award the purchase or ders for such procurements for the items designated. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers and Perry absent.
Councilmember Perry arrived during the following item.
MODIFY SUPPLEMENTAL SENIOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - INTERFUND TRANSFER The City Council received a report to remove Section 8 waitlist participants requirement, assist mobile home owners with space rental assistance, and assist seniors in shelters with rental assistance. Five people spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmembers Perry to (1) approve modifying the Supplemental Senior Rental Assistance Program to remove the Section 8 waitlist participants requirement, assist mobile home owners with space rental assistance and assist seniors in shelters with rental assistance; and (2) authorize the Chief Financ ial Officer, or his designee to record an interfund transfer and supplemental appropriation in the amount of $100,000 from the Measure Z Fund, Homeless Outreach accoun t to the Measure Z Capital Fund, 23/24 Riverside Access Center Rehabilitation project account. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed session at 1:52 p.m. pursuant to Government Code, (1) §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 2501 Dexter, commonly known as the Armory, APN: 207-110-010, by Thompson
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Brewing Co. LLC / iPickle; Brian, Martha & Corbin Thompson, John Letts, Negotiators; (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 2580 Third, APN: 211-021-003, by County of Rivers ide, Negotiator Ryan Yabko; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v.
County of Riverside, et al., Riverside Co unty Superior Court Case No. CVRI2501832; (4) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jason Hunter v. Gage Canal Co. and City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2502247; (5) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (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 one case; (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 de signated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form 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 appointment of City Attorney by City Council.
The Mayor and City Council returned to op en session at 3:31 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
PRESENTATION
CERTIFIED GREEN BUSINESSES
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation recognizing local businesses as certified green businesses in the City of Riverside.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 MASTER FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED -
RESOLUTION - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Public hearing was called regarding approval of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Master Fees and Charges Schedule to introduce an ordinanc e amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code, to revise one category to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, and Services, adding one fee and adopt a resolu tion amending the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule as set forth in Resoluti on No. 21960, as amended, providing for adjustments for Public Works and Parking Bail Schedule, and authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to amend the Master Fees and Charges Schedule. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) introduce an ordinance amending the Riverside Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 3.30 Section 3.30.030 – Schedule of Regulation, Products and Services, adding one fee; and (2) adopt a resolution approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Master Fees and Charges Schedul e; and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increa se to the General Fund, Public Works City Engineering Services, Plan Check Expedited Revenue account in the amount of $200,000 and appropriate expenditures in the same amount to the General Fund, Public Works City Engineering Services, Professional Services Plan Check account for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and ongoing. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, an ordinance entitled “an Ordinanc e of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code, to revise one category to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, and Services,” was presented and introduced.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24274 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending t he City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule as Set Forth in Reso lution No. 21960, as Amended Providing for Adjustments for Public Works and Parking Bail Schedule, and Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to Amend the Master Fees and Charges Schedule, was presented and adopted.
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CASE PR-2025-001768 - SIGN CODE UPDATE - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS - TITLE 19 -
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
Public hearing was called to consider Case PR-2025-001768 - Sign Code Update - Zoning Code Text Amendments to Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code, including but not limited to Articles VIII (Site Planning and General Development Provisions), IX (Land Use Development Permit Requirements/Procedures), and X (Definitions). Determine project is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as can be seen with certainty the project will not have an effect on the environment. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Robillard to (1) determine that Planning Case PR-2025-001768 (Zoning Text Amendment) is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of the project will not have an effect on the environment; and (2) approve Planning Case PR-2025-001768 (Zoning Text Amendment) based on the findings summarized in the Planning Commission Staff Report; and (3) introduce an Ordinance amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robilla rd, Mill, Perry and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting nay.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordina nce of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapters 19.590 - Performance Stan dards, 19.620 – General Sign Provisions, and 19.650 - Approving and Appeal Authority”, was presented and introduced.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 4: 25 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Lock Dawson gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Kevin Rossow spoke regarding speeding on Brockton Avenue. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding the City Spirit Award, Neighbor s of the Wood Streets (NOWS) Community meeting, Karaoke at The Hideaway, open mic night at Back to the Grind, and girlfriends band new album release. Errol Koshewitz sp oke regarding misuse of public funds and
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public records request. Mojdeh Najh spoke regarding excessive force by the Police Department and experience with the District Attorney Victims Unit.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
CITY SPIRIT AWARD
Mayor Lock Dawson presented the 2024 City Spirit Award to Richard Roth for his extraordinary deeds, community spirit, citi zenship, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Riverside.
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, with the exception of the Request for Proposal for agreement for landscape maintenance services for neighborhood parks to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The moti on carried unanimously with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
INCREASE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 LEGAL BUDGET - ELECTRIC UTILITY COSTS - FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION (“FERC”) PROCEEDINGS
The City Council approved (1) an increase in the annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 for the law firm of Thompson Coburn in an amount not-to-exceed $72,000 for a total revised budget of $792,000; and (2) the annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the law firm of Thompson Coburn in an amount not-to-exceed $792,000.
INCREASE LEGAL BUDGET - LITIGATED EMINENT DOMAIN CASES
The City Council approved an increase to t he legal budget for the law firm of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP, in an amount not-to-exceed $183,750 for a revised total budget of $208,750 for outside counsel to co nsult on litigated Eminent Domain cases related to Third Street Grade Separation Project.
LEGAL BUDGET - SPECIALIZED LEGAL ASSISTANCE
The City Council (1) approved a legal budget for the law firm of Jarvis Fay in the amount not-to-exceed $70,000, to defend the City in the appellate case entitled Regents of the University of California v. City of Riversid e, an appeal to a writ of mandate action challenging the City’s sewer capacity fees, in which the City prevailed; and (2) authorized the City Attorney to execute an engagement letter to retain Jarvis Fay to
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defend the City in the appellate case entitled Regents of the University of California v.
City of Riverside.
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The minutes for meetings June 10, 2025, were approved as presented.
AGREEMENT - RIVERSIDE ADVENTURE CE NTER AND MIXED-USE TOWN CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Albert A.
Webb Associates for preparation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review for the proposed Riverside Adventure Center and Mixed-Use Town Center Development project for an amount of $299,492; (2) authorized a 40 percent contingency in the amount of $114,829 resulting in a contract amount not-to-exceed $414,321; and (3) authorized the City Manage r, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates, including making minor and nonsubstantive changes including but not limited to extensions to the term of the Agreement.
AGREEMENT - CONVEYANCE OF PROPERTY - TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT The City Council (1) approved the Agreement for Conveyance of Property for the sale of a partial fee simple interest and a sixty-mo nth temporary construction easement on a portion of City owned vacant land, identif ied as Assessor’s Parcel Number 0276-122-06, located on the East side of Mt. Vernon Avenue on the South side of the Union Pacific Rail Line in the City of Colton; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with the City of Colton, including making minor and non- substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT - FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a Resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit of $465,304,960 as required by Article XIIIB of the State Constitution; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24275 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the City of Riverside in Accordance With the Provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California, was presented and adopted.
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INSURANCE POLICIES RENEWAL
The City Council (1) approved the annual renewal of the City' s various insurance policies negotiated through the City's Insurance Broker , Keenan & Associates, as outlined in the staff report, for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026, for an amount not-to-exceed $9,825,218; (2) authorized a 15 percent contingency of $1,473,783 for potential changes and coverage enhancements for a total amount not to exceed $11,299,001; and (3) authorized the City Mana ger, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents submitted by Keenan & Associates to renew the City's various insurance policies, as outlined in the sta ff report, for the total amount not-to-exceed $11,299,00, including making minor and non- substantive changes to the insurance documents.
PURCHASE - RIZON ELECTRIC COE CHASSIS WITH STAKE BED TRUCK The City Council (1) approved the purchase of one Rizon Electric COE Chassis with Stake Bed – CLI 13 18L Chassis 18L from California State Bid 1-23-23-22A, for Central Stores through Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC, in the total amount of $157,705.50; (2) authorized the Finance Department, in coordination wi th the General Services Department, to procure a comparable vehicle with equivalent specifications and pricing, in the event the originally specified unit is unavailable at the time of order, pursuant to the terms of the applicable statewide contract; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase Order, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AWARD BID 8163 - 2025 FORD F150 XL 2-WHEE L-DRIVE SUPERCABS - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8163 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for the purchase of eleven 2025 Ford F150 XL 2-Wheel-Drive SuperCabs for the Riverside Public Utilities Department, Water Operations Section for a total amount of $566,617.30; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $360,693.48 in the Central Garage Fund, Moto r Pool, Automotive Equipment account; and (3) authorized the City Manager or de signee to execute any purchase orders, agreements, and other documents necessary to effectuate this agreement, making any minor and nonsubstantive changes.
SERVICES AGREEMENT - REPAIR AND SERVICE OF VARIOUS CITY FUEL SYSTEMS The City Council (1) approved a Services Ag reement with Fuel Equipment Services Inc., dba Fuel Serv, Montclair, for repair and se rvice of various fuel systems located at 8095 Lincoln and 5961 Acorn, in the amount of $450,000 and with one optional two-year
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extension; (2) authorized 20 percent change order authority for unforeseen repairs and services in the amount of $90,000; and (3) aut horized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes, and to execute the optional two-year extension provided that the amount is included within subsequent approved budgets.
CHANGE ORDER - 2025 FORD F-150 XL 2WD SUPERCAB VEHICLES The City Council (1) approved a change or der in the amount of $93,247.28 to Purchase Order 253783 for the purchase of two additional 2025 Ford F-150 XL 2WD SuperCab vehicles under Bid 8157, from Fritts Ford, Rivers ide, for the City of Riverside Public Works Department, Urban Forestry and Landscape Di vision, for a total purchase order amount of $139,870.92; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a change order with Fritts Ford, Riverside, to Purchase Order 253783.
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING - FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the IBEW Local 47 Wastewater unit effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, which incorporate the negotiated salaries, benefits and other working conditions, and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City; (2) adopted the resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the new MOU provisions for IBEW-Waste water employees as outlined in Exhibit A and Exhibit B of the staff report; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee to record supplemental appropriations in the approximate amounts of $267,222 in Fiscal Year 2025-26, $438,263 in Fiscal Year 2026-27 and $610,354 in Fiscal Year 2027-28 in the applicable accounts.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24276 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California amending Resolution No. 21052 to Amend Parts I, II, III, and IV of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to Reflect Various Updates and Changes in Connection with the Memorandum of Understanding with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 - Wastewater Unit, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENTS - ANNUAL SERVICE RENEWAL - SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
AND SUPPORT
The City Council (1) approved the annual renewal of services provided through 58 existing annual software and hardware maintenance and support or subscription
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agreements for Fiscal Year 2025-26, where each agreement has aggregate expenditures in excess of $100,000 over the life of the agreement, or will be surpassing $100,000, for an estimated total amount of $6,222,014; (2) approved a 15 percent change order authority for the renewals listed in in the staff report for Fiscal Year 2025-26, to be used if quotes are higher than expected, and/or for the use of minor supplemental purchases; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or de signee, to execute all necessary documents for items listed in the staff report, including, but not limited to, renewals, purchase orders, change orders, agreements, amendments, and other minor non-substantive changes.
FUNDS ACCEPTANCE - TRAIL REPAIR AND L AND MANAGEMENT EQUIPMENT - SYCAMORE
CANYON PARK RESERVES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted $121,486.35 from the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency for equipment purchases to be used for trail repair and land management purposes, including invasive sp ecies removal which will directly improve habitat for Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat and other native species within the reserve; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $121,486.35, and a ppropriate an equal amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Sycamore Canyon SKR Endowment Revenue and Expenditure accounts.
REJECT BID - FAIRMOUNT PARK TREE REMOVALS - WILDLIFE FUEL REDUCTION PROJECT The City Council (1) rejected bid submitted by Julian Tree Care, Inc., as nonresponsive and award Bid 8142 to Bay Area Tree Specialists, San Jose, in the amount of $395,613.50 for the Fairmount Park Tree Removals for the Wildlife Fuel Reduction Project; (2) authorized 10 percent change order authority in an am ount up to $39,561.35 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary changes and an additional amount of $19,780.67 for permit f ees, for a total contract amount not-to- exceed $454,955.52; and (3) authorized the Ci ty Manager, or designee, to execute a Service Agreement with Bay Area Tree Sp ecialists, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - NATI FUENTES CENTRO DE NIÑOS CHILDCARE CENTER The City Council (1) approved the Fifth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Concilio Child Development Centers, with total monthly rent of $2,726.11 for an additional one-year period through June 30, 2026; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Concilio Child Development Centers, including making minor and nonsubstantive changes.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES 2025 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN - SUBMITTAL TO WILDFIRE SAFETY
ADVISORY BOARD
The City Council approved the Riverside Public Utilities 2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for submittal to the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board in accordance with California Public Utilities Code Section 8387.
TIMED PARKING ZONE REVISIONS - MARKET/SECOND - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to remove a segment of the existing “2-Hour Parking between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6: 00 p.m., except Sunday and holidays” zone on the west side of Market from 30 feet south of to 50 feet southerly of; establish a “20- Minute Parking between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday and holidays“ zone within the same segment; and revised the original Master Parking Schedule to change the boundaries of the remaining time d 2-Hour Parking zone on the west side of Market from “Second to Fifth” to “50 feet south of Second to Fifth”; and (2) established a “20-Minute Parking between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except Sunday and holidays” zone on the south side of Second from 55 feet west of Market to 42 feet westerly thereof; whereupon, the title having b een read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24277 of the City Council of t he City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 22451 known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to Remove a Segment of the Existing Timed 2-Hour Parkin g Zone on Market Street and Establish Timed 20-Minute Parking Zones Within the Same Se gment on Market Street and on a Segment of Second Street, was presented and adopted.
FINAL PARCEL MAP 38052 - TENTH/VICTORIA - RESOLUTION
That the City Council adopted the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Parcel Map 38052; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24278 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Accepting the Final Map of Parcel Map 38052, was presented and adopted.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2441 - DEWATERING POLYMERIC FLOCCULANT FOR WASTEWATER
TREATMENT - RIVERSIDE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT (RWQCP) The City Council (1) approved the purchase of dewatering polymeric flocculant for the treatment of wastewater at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) from SNF Polydyne Inc., Riceboro, Geor gia, in the amount of $1,300,000 per fiscal year for a three-year period from July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2028, for a total compensation amount of $3,900,000 with the option to extend pricin g for two additional one-year terms; and (2) approved an increase in the cost of the optional terms based on the Consumer Price
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Index or 3 percent, whichever is greater, to a ccount for the rising material costs in years four and five of the optional period.
PURCHASE - JOHN DEERE 310P BACKHO E AND WAINROY 24-INCH QUICK COUPLER BUCKET
The City Council approved the purchase of one piece of heavy equipment, John Deere 310P Backhoe and Wainroy 24-inch Quick Co upler Bucket from RDO Equipment Co., Riverside, for the Public Works Department Sewer Division, Collections Section in the total amount of $147,329.47.
AWARD BID 8131 - MISSION HERITAGE AF FORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE
COMMUNITIES STREET AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS
The City Council (1) awarded a construction contract for Bid 8131 for the construction of Mission Heritage Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Street and Alley Improvements to Hardy & Harper, Inc., Lake Forest, in the amount of $1,845,000; (2) authorized a change order authority up to 10 percent of the construction contract amount for a change order total of $184,500; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Cont ract with Hardy & Harper, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCE S RECYCLING AND RECOVERY – GRANT
APPLICATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) accepted the Beverage Container Recycling Grant from the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the amount of $275,000; and (2) adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execut e all necessary applications, contracts, payment requests, agreements and amendment s in the process of applying for and securing funding under the Beverage Cont ainer Recycling Grant Program annually through June 30, 2030; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24279 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the City Manager to Execute on B ehalf of the City of Riverside all Necessary Applications, Contracts, Payment Requ ests, Agreements and Amendments in the Process of Applying for and Securing Funds Under the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Beve rage Container Recycling Grant Program RBC 36 (Fiscal Year 2024-25) and RBC 37 (Fiscal Year 2025-26), was presented and adopted.
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RIVERSIDE WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - CHEMICAL PURCHASES - TREATMENT OF
WASTEWATER - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved an annual Purchase Order with Northstar Chemical, Santa Fe Springs, for citric acid in the amount $300,000; (2) approved an annual Purchase Order with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., Fontana, for ferric chloride in the amount of $1,328,888; (3) approved an annual Purchase Order with Univar USA, Inc., Kent, Washington, for sodium bisulfite in the amount of $1,122,682; (4) approved an annual Purchase Order with Pioneer Americas, LLC., Wilmington, Delaware, for sodium hypochlorite in the amount of $3,251,287; and (5) authorized the City Manage r or his designee to execute purchase orders with Northstar Chemical, Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., Univar USA, Inc., and Pioneer Americas, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - STAGE 2 STORM DRAIN FACILITIES
The City Council (1) approved a Cooperative Agreement for Project 4-0-00783 between the City of Riverside and Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and FB215 LLC (Developer); and (2) authori zed the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Cooperative Agreement, includ ing making minor and non-substantive changes.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2397 - AGREEMEN T LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES -
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
The City Council received a report regarding an agreement with Inland Empire Landscape, Inc., for landscape maintenance services. No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) approve the Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement for Neighborhood Parks with Inland Empire Landscape, Inc., San Bernardino, in the amount of $2,247,600 for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend for four additional one- year terms; (2) approve an additional $200,000 per year for irrigation, vandalism and graffiti removal costs; (3) authorize 10 percent change order authority on the base contract price in the amount of $224,760 for the initial contract term; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement for Annual Landscape Maintenanc e Services in Neighborhood Parks with Inland Empire Landscape Inc., San Bernardino, including making minor and non- substantive changes. The motion carried wi th Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes,
CITY COUNCIL
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TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
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Robillard, Perry and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Conder and Mill voting nay.
PUBLIC HEARING
PR-2024-001656 (TM) - APPEAL - WARMINGTON RESIDENTIAL – SUBDIVIDE 9.91-ACRE PARCEL INTO 49 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS – LA SIERRA/VICTORIA
Public hearing was called to consider an appeal, requested by Matthew Esquivel of Warmington Residential, of the Planning Commission’s denial of a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide a 9.91-acre project site into 49 sing le family lots to facilitate a residential development of 46 market rate dwellings and 3 affordable dwellings. Thirty-one people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 8: 29 p.m. and reconvened at 8:35 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Following discussion, it was move by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Robillard to (1) uphold the applicants appeal of the Planning Commission determination; (2) determine that the proposed project is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to Section 15183 and requires no new environmental analysis pursuant to Section 15168 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as the project is consistent with the General Plan 2025 Programmatic Environmental Impact Repo rt, approved in November 2007, and its addendums. Based on the checklist prepar ed pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168, the proposed project is within the scope of the General Plan 2025 Programmatic Environmental Impact Report and its add endums adequately describe the proposed project for the purposes of CEQA; (3) approve Planning Case PR-2024-001656 (Tentative Tract Map) based on the findings outlined in the staff report and summarized in the findings and subject to the recommended co nditions; and (4) include as part of the conditions of approval to complete the trail modifications keeping the enclosed eaves and that support traffic calming measures . The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder , Mill, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Perry voting no.