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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes (virtual), Robillard, Mill, and Perry
ABSENT: Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding the city’s use of the Automated Clearing House.
Barbara Hunter and Ernesto Guerrero spoke regarding Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Frontline Works labor negotiations. Jason Hunter spoke regarding the Warmington House project. Aurora Chavez spoke in support of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Frontline Works and senior meals program.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the passing of Ward 1 resident, Erin Snyder.
Councilmember Cervantes reported on the Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation Backpack Giveaway, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) labor negotiations, and social media post regarding immigration. Councilmember Robillard reported on Riverside Police Department Awards and Swearing in Ceremony, Community Conversations at Jaket Goeske Center, Midtown Riverside Classic Car Show, and Parks and Recreation free swim event. Councilmember Mill reported on Dutch Bros Coffee ribbon cutting at Arlington Village, Community Connection meeting at Arlington Library, Riverside Boxing Club Championship, immigration concerns in Casa Blanca.
Councilmember Perry requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Erin Snyder. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Councilmember Hemenway attending a meeting in Washington D.C. with Regional Transportation Authority, Councilmember Condor attending a meeting in Washington D.C. with March Joint Powers Authority, and immigration activities throughout the city.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Economic Development Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
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The City Council Inspector General Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 28, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Manager Mike Futrell thanked City staff for a successful 4th of July holiday. The Fire and Police departments provided an update on firework prevention efforts.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE Councilmember Cervantes recused herself concerning the SPC Jesus S. Dran Eastside Library Project, citing financial conflict. Councilmember Mill recused himself from Closed Session item regarding Phaedra Norton v. City of Riverside.
PRESENTATION
PARKS AND RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE
RECOGNITION - PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
The City Council (1) received and ordered filed report on the department highlights; (2) received a video presentation of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department “Build Together, Play Together” campaign; (3) recognized the Department’s 2024 Employees of the Year. Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation recognizing the month of July as Park and Recreation Month "Build Together, Play Together" campaign.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
BID 8151 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - VARIOUS CITY LOCATIONS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) award a construction contract for Bid 8151 for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Community Development Block Grant Street Improvements to Hardy & Harper, Inc., Lake Forest, in the amount of $1,530,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc., including making minor non-substantial changes, subject to availability of budgeted funds. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
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ENVISION RIVERSIDE 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN - TRANSITION PLAN Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council (1) received and ordered filed the Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan final report; and (2) provided direction to staff to close out the Envision Riverside Strategic Plan and transition to the goals to be established under General Plan 2050. No one spoke on the matter.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE - PROPOSED BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) receive and ordered filed the report on Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Third Quarter Financial update; (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer from the Regional Park Special Capital Improvement Fund to the General Fund in the amount of $500,000; and (3) approve a budget reduction of $2,000 in the General Fund, City Council Ward 6, office supplies and travel budget as a General Fund cost savings measure. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed session at 2:39 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Phaedra Norton vs. City of Riverside, Superior Court Case CVR12500992; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Valerie Pearce v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.CVRI2304201; (3) §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, commonly known as Pellissier Ranch, APNs: 0275-051-19; 0277-011-26; 0277-011-27, 0277-022-71; 0277-022-73, 0277-022-74; 0277-022-75; 1167-021-24, by Harridge Development Group / Lewis Land Developers; David Schwartzman / Bob Martin, Negotiators; (4) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (5) §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; (6) §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; (7) §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of all Executive
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Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, all Management and Confidential employees as defined by Public Employees Retirement System (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; (8) for appointment of City Attorney by City Council; and (9) §54957 for performance evaluation of Interim City Attorney.
The Mayor and City Council returned to open session at 4:00 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 - RIVERWALK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to receive comments relative to assessments and to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessment for the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. No one spoke on the matter.
The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Mill to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessments for the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24281 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District and Levying Assessments on All Assessable Lots and Parcels of Land for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 - STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS -
RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to receive comments relative to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 assessments and to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessment for the Street Lighting Assessment No. 1 and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of
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land for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Mill to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessment for the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24282 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Street Lighting District No. 1, and Levying Assessments on All Assessable Lots and Parcels of Land for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 88-1 - SYCAMORE
HIGHLANDS - LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to receive comments relative to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 assessments and to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Mill to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 88 -1 Sycamore Highlands and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24283 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 Sycamore Highlands and Levying Assessments on All Assessable Lots and Parcels of Land for the Fiscal Year 2025- 2026, was presented and adopted.
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FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ABATEMENT COST RECOVERY - RESOLUTIONS Public Hearing was called to consider adopting Resolutions to approve the accounting of unpaid administrative and abatement costs for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 associated with the various code enforcement actions and nuisance abatements affecting real property in the amount of $300,111.41. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) approve the accounting of the administrative and abatement costs totaling $300,111.41 as set forth in the staff report for each Resolution; and (2) adopt four separate Resolutions assessing the costs and establishing the liens upon the respective parcels of real property to allow for cost recovery of the unpaid balances. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the titles having been read and further readings waived, Resolution No. 24284 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Report on the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings within the City of Riverside, Assessing the Costs Therefore and Establishing Liens Against the Parcels of Real Property Involved Pursuant to the Provisions of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, Resolution No. 24285 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Report, Assessing the Costs and Establishing Liens Against Parcels of Real Property in the City of Riverside Relating to the Abatement of Garbage, Rubbish, Refuse, Trash/Debris, or Waste Matter as Public Nuisances Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.15 of the Riverside Municipal Code, Resolution No. 24286 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Report on the Abatement of Weeds Within the City of Riverside, Assessing the Costs Therefore and Establishing Liens Against the Parcels of Real Property Involved Pursuant to the Provisions of Chapter 6.15 of the Riverside Municipal Code, and Resolution No. 24287 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Report Assessing the Costs and Establishing Liens Against Parcels of Real Property in the City of Riverside Relating to Unpaid Administrative Costs Pursuant to Chapter 1.17 of the Riverside Municipal Code, were presented and adopted.
CASE DP-2025-00302 - HAWTHORNE HOUSE - CITY LANDMARK NO. 123 - RESOLUTION Public Hearing was called to consider adopting a Resolution to modify the Hawthorne House City Landmark No. 123 designation and remove the eucalyptus tree as contributing feature located at 3697-3747 Monroe Street. No one spoke on the matter.
The public hearing was officially closed.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) determine that Planning Case DP-2025-00302 (Historic Designation) for the modification of the Hawthorne House City Landmark Designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Rule) and 21084.1 (Historical Resource), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment; and (2) approve Planning Case DP-2025-00302 Historic Designation, based on the facts of findings, removing the eucalyptus tree from the Hawthorne House City Landmark Designation, and subject to the recommended conditions of approval. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24288 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 22332 to Remove the Eucalyptus Tree as a Contributing Feature from the Hawthorne House City Landmark Designation No. 123, was presented and adopted.
CASE DP-2024-01558 - BOYD RESIDENCE - CITY LANDMARK NO. 151 - 4649 NINTH STREET -
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to consider adopting a Resolution to designate the Boyd Residence, located at 4649 Ninth Street, as a City Landmark and adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Code Map to apply the CR - Cultural Resources Overlay Zone to the subject property. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) determine that Planning Case DP-2024-01558 (Historic Designation), to designate the Boyd Residence as a City Landmark, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and 15308 Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment, as the proposal will have no significant effect on the environment, identifies the structure as a cultural resource, and preserves the historic character of a cultural resource; (2) approve Planning Case DP-2024-01558 (Historic Designation) based on, and subject to, the Cultural Heritage Board facts for findings outlined in the Cultural Heritage Board staff report; (3) adopt the Resolution designating the Boyd Residence as a City Landmark; (4) approve the findings for the Zoning Code Map Amendment to apply the CR - Cultural Resources Overlay Zone to the subject
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property; and (5) introduce and subsequently adopt the Ordinance to rezone 4649 Ninth Street from the R-1-7000-Single Family Residential Zone to the R-1-7000-CR - Single Family Residential and Cultural Resources Overlay Zones. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled “an Ordinance 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 Applying the Cultural Resources Overlay (“CR”) Zone to City Landmark No. 151, the Boyd Residence, Located at 4649 Ninth Street, was presented and introduced.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24289 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Application under Planning Case Number DP-2024-01558 Designating the Boyd Residence Located at 4649 Ninth Street, as City Historic Landmark No.151, was presented and adopted.
CASE DP-2025-00469 - RIVERSIDE CITY HALL - CITY HISTORIC LANDMARK NO. 152 -
RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to consider adopting a Resolution to designate Riverside City Hall, located at 3900 Main, as a City Landmark. One person 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 DP-2025-00469 Historic Designation, to designate Riverside City Hall as a City Landmark, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment), as the proposal will have no significant effect on the environment, identifies the structure as a cultural resource, and preserves the historic character of a cultural resource; (2) approve Planning Case DP-2025-00469 Historic Designation based on, and subject to the Cultural Heritage Board facts for findings outlined in the Cultural Heritage Board staff report; (3) adopt the Resolution designating Riverside City Hall as a City Landmark. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24290 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Application under
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Planning Case Number DP-2025-00469 Designating Riverside City Hall Located at 3900 Main Street as City Historic Landmark No. 152, was presented and adopted.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 4:30 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Pastor Justin Kowalaski with Palm Avenue Church gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Big Bear Puptopia, Spike and Mike’s Festival of Animation, Packing House Brewing Company, Rockabilly band on Pierce Street, and karaoke at the Hideaway. Pam Nusser spoke regarding immigration affairs. Jason Hunter spoke regarding Gage Canel Company and temporary restraining order.
PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Mill presented a report on Keyes Mane Design.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item except (1) City Manager moved the item regarding SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library project to the August 5, 2025, City Council meeting; (2) Councilmember Perry voting no on the amendments to Chapter 5.77 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding cannabis business activities. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
BOARD AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS
The Mayor and City Council appointed (1) Norman Ellstrand to the Board of Library Trustees Citywide seat for a term through March 1, 2027; and (2) Matthew Segre to the Community Police Review Commission Ward 2 for a term through March 1, 2029.
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The minutes of meetings of June 24 and July 1, 2025, were approved as presented.
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CASE PR-2025-001768 - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS - TITLE 19 - ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7717 of the City of Riverside, California, an “Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapters 19.590 - Performance Standards,
19.620 - General Sign Provisions, and 19.650 - Approving and Appeal Authority”, was presented and adopted.
CANNABIS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
The City Council introduced an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.77 - Cannabis Business Activities of the Riverside Municipal Code; whereupon an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 5.77 - Cannabis Business Activities of the Riverside Municipal Code”, was presented and introduced.
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT - TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS - THIRD
STREET GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
The City Council (1) approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement with County of Riverside, a political subdivision of the State of California for $413,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 THIRD QUARTER CASH, INVESTMENTS, AND DEBT REPORTS The City Council received and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Third Quarter Cash, Investments, and Debt Report.
NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT - ANNUAL ASSESSMENT LEVY AUTO
CENTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) received and approved the annual report of the Riverside New Car Dealers Association acting in its capacity as the advisory board to the Auto Center Business Improvement District; and (2) adopted a Resolution declaring the City of Riverside’s intent to levy an annual assessment within the Auto Center Business Improvement District beginning September 1, 2025 and ending August 31, 2026; and (3) set a public hearing for August 5, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. on the levy of the proposed assessment; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24291 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring its
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Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment in the Auto Center Business Improvement District for the Fiscal Year Beginning September 1, 2025, Pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and Generally Describing the Improvements and Activities to be Undertaken, and Fixing the Time and Place for a Public Hearing before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the Levy of the Proposed Assessment, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 - COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS LEVIES - BRIDLE RIDGE -
GALLERIA AT TYLER - THE HIGHLANDS - KUNNY RANCH - ORANGECREST GROVE - POMELO - RIVERWALK VISTA AREA 1 AND 2 - RIVERPOINTE/PARK PLACE - SYCAMORE CANYON
BUSINESS PARK - ORDINANCES ADOPTED
The City of Riverside introduced and adopted an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 Bridle Ridge to be effective immediately upon adoption; whereupon, the title having been read and further readings waived, Ordinance No. 7718 of the City of Riverside, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-2026 within Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 Bridle Ridge of City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and Declaring the Ordinance to be Effective upon Adoption, was presented and adopted.
The City of Riverside introduced and adopted an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for payment of debt service, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Galleria at Tyler to be effective immediately upon adoption; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7719 of the City of Riverside, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest on and Administrative Expenses with Respect to the Bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Galleria At Tyler of the City of Riverside, California, and Declaring this Ordinance to be Effective Upon Adoption, was presented and adopted.
The City of Riverside introduced and adopted an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2014-2 The Highlands to be effective immediately upon adoption; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7720 of the City of Riverside, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-2026
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for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest on and Administrative Expenses With Respect to the Bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2014-2 The Highlands of the City of Riverside, California, and Declaring this Ordinance to be Effective Upon Adoption, was presented and adopted.
The City of Riverside introduced and adopted an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 Kunny Ranch to be effective immediately upon adoption; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7721 of the City of Riverside, California Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Within Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 Kunny Ranch of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and Declaring this Ordinance to be Effective Upon Adoption, was presented and adopted.
The City of Riverside introduced and adopted an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 Orangecrest Grove to be effective immediately upon adoption; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7722 of the City of Riverside, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Within Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 Orangecrest Grove of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and Declaring this Ordinance to be Effective Upon Adoption, was presented and adopted.
The City of Riverside introduced and adopted an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for payment of debt service, associated services, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 Pomelo to be effective immediately upon adoption; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7723 of the City of Riverside, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Within Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 Pomelo of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and Declaring this Ordinance to be Effective Upon Adoption, was presented and adopted.
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The City of Riverside Introduce and adopt an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Improvement Area No. 1 of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 Riverwalk Vista to be effective immediately upon adoption; and whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7724 of the City of Riverside, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Within Improvement Area No. 1 of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 Riverwalk Vista of the City of Riverside, California, and Declaring This Ordinance to be Effective Upon Adoption, was presented and adopted.
The City of Riverside introduced and adopted an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Improvement Area No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 Riverwalk Vista to be effective immediately upon adoption; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7725 of the City of Riverside, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Within Improvement Area No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 Riverwalk Vista of the City of Riverside, California, and Declaring This Ordinance to be Effective Upon Adoption, was presented and adopted.
The City of Riverside introduced and adopted an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 Riverpointe/Park Place to be effective immediately upon adoption; and whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7726 of the City of Riverside, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Within Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 Riverpointe/Park Place of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and Declaring this Ordinance to be Effective Upon Adoption, was presented and adopted.
The City of Riverside introduced and adopted an Ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 92-1 Sycamore Canyon Business Park to be effective immediately upon adoption; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7727 of the City Of Riverside, California, Levying Special Taxes to be Collected During Fiscal
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Year 2025-2026 for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest on and Administrative Expenses with Respect to the Bonds of Community Facilities District No. 92-1 Sycamore Canyon Business Park of the City of Riverside, California, and Declaring this Ordinance to be Effective Upon Adoption, was introduced and adopted.
SCHEDULE OF REGULATION, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES - ORIDNANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an ordinance amending the Riverside Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 3.30 Section 3.30.030 - Schedule of Regulation, Products and Services, adding one fee; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7728 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 adopted.
BID 8170 - NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) 1981 SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) CONVERSION KITS - SUPPLEMENT APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8170 to Allstar Fire Equipment, Arcadia, for the purchase and installation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1981 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Conversion Kits in the amount of $296,851; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his Designee to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $371,284 from the Measure Z fund balance to the Measure Z Fund, Fire, Clothing Linen and Safety Supplies account; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee to approve the purchase order.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2404 - AGREEMENT - CITY HALL ELEVATORS - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved a Design-Build Agreement with Otis Elevator Company Anaheim, California, from Request for Proposal 2404 for modernization of the elevators in City Hall in the amount of $1,319,470; (2) authorized 20 percent change order authority in the amount of $263,894 for project changes such as unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the agreement, including making minor and non- substantive changes; and (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer from the General Fund Infrastructure Reserve into the Capital Outlay Fund, City Hall Elevator Rehabilitation project account in the amount of $1,583,364.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
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LICENSE AGREEMENT - CITY OWNED CELLULAR SITES
The City Council (1) approved the 2025 Master Communication Site License Agreement; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee to execute Master Communications Site Licensed Agreements and all documents necessary to complete a transaction, including Schedules of Licensed Property.
INCREASE CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY - REPLACEMENT OF EVAPORATIVE COOLERS
CORPORATION YARD - FIRE FLEET MAINTENANCE FACILITY - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved an increased change order authority up to 25 percent totaling $94,677 for Purchase Order 252660 with Stilwell Construction, Inc., Riverside, for the replacement of the existing evaporative coolers in the Fire Fleet Maintenance Facility located at the Corporation Yard for a revised project total of $473,384; (2) authorized the City Manager or designee to execute any purchase orders, agreements, and other documents; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $37,871 from the Central Garage Fund Reserves and appropriate expenditures to the Replacement of Evaporative Coolers for Fire Maintenance project expenditure account.
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM ROUND 2, 3, AND 4 - EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM OPERATION COSTS The City Council (1) approved a Subrecipient Agreement for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 2, 3, and 4 with Path of Life Ministries to cover the Emergency Shelter Program operating costs for 45 single adult shelter beds and eight transitional aged youth shelter bed; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Subrecipient Agreement for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 2, 3, and 4 with Path of Life Ministries, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
AMENDMENT - MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved an additional step for the Senior Mechanic classification and deletion of the Senior Mechanic Specialist classification; (2) approved an additional five percent special compensation for employees in the Fire Mechanic, Mechanic and Senior Mechanic classifications when assigned to the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel island; (3) adopted the Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect adding an additional step for the Senior Mechanic classification and deletion of the non-utilized Senior Mechanic Specialist classification: an additional five
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
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percent special compensation for employees assigned to perform Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel island duties; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24292 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to Approve an Additional Step for the Senior Mechanic Classification; Deletion of Non- Utilized Classifications; and Approve Additional Five Percent Special Compensation for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fuel Island Assignment, was presented and adopted.
BID 8165 - SPC JESUS S. DURAN EASTSIDE LIBRARY PROJECT - CONTINUED The award of Bid 8165 for the SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library Project at 2060 University, to Horizons Construction Company, Orange, was continued to the City Council meeting on August 5, 2025.
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION DIVISION’S SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN - FISCAL YEARS 2025- 2026 - 2027-2028 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) adopted the Special Transportation Division’s Short Range Transit Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-2026 - 2027-2028; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to submit to Riverside County Transportation Commission the Transportation Development Act, State of Good Repair, and State Transit Assistance claim forms and Transportation Development Act Standard Assurances Form for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $2,993,954, and appropriate equal amount to various accounts in the Special Transportation Fund as outlined in the fiscal impact section to align the Special Transportation City Council adopted budget with the Riverside County Transportation Commission’s approved funding levels on the Short Range Transit Plan.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS - MISSION SQUARE
PARKING GARAGE - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Charging Station Site License Agreement with Electrify America for the construction of eight electric vehicle charging stations at the Mission Square Parking Garage located at 3750 University; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Charging Station Site License Agreement including making non-substantiative changes.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
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AMENDMENT - COOPERATIVE FUNDING AGREEMENT - BOX SPRINGS MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN LINE D, STAGE 1- SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved an Amended and Restated Cooperative Funding Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the construction of the Box Springs Master Drainage Plan Line D, Stage 1, Project 1-0-00089; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $5,114,056 in the Storm Drain Fund, Box Spring MDP Line D Project revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amended and Restated Cooperative Funding Agreement with the District, including making minor and nonsubstantive changes.
PUBLIC HEARING
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PROGRAM TITLE 5 AND TITLE 19 (ZONING)
Public Hearing was called to reconsider amendments to Chapter 5.77 of Title 5 Cannabis Business Activities and Title 19 (Zoning) for commercial cannabis business locations. One person spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to consider a motion to reconsider amendments to Chapter
5.77 Cannabis Business Activities of Title 5 and Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code (RMC) related to the Commercial Cannabis Business Program. The motion carried with Councilmember Perry voting no and Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
CASE PR-2025-001795 - AMENDMENT - CANNABIS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES - TITLE 5 AND TITLE 19
ZONING - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
Public Hearing was called to recommend amendments to Chapter 5.77 (Cannabis Business Activities) of Title 5 and Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code (RMC) related to the Commercial Cannabis Business (CCB) Program. One person spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) determine that Planning Case PR-2025-001795 Zoning Code Text and Cannabis Business Activities Amendment is exempt from further California