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PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Conder and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmember Robillard
Mayor Pro Tem Conder called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Councilmember Mill gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Cervantes entered the meeting at 1:03 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Rich Gardner spoke regarding a public statement denouncing violence and establishment of Turning Point USA mural. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding Riverside population. the number of city employees and Public Records Act requests. Steve Lech spoke regarding Riverside Historical Society Fifth Annual Local History Book Fair. Jason Hunter spoke regarding the Gage Canel lawsuit. Pete Benavidez spoke regarding support for reducing the membership composition of the Budget Engagement Commission. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding senior meals program in all city wards.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the Bordwell Park Gymnasium groundbreaking, Dario Vasquez Park grand opening, Eastside Library groundbreaking, DeaFestival, Historical Society Book Fair, and City Hall 50th Anniversary event. Councilmember Cervantes reported on groundbreakings in the Eastside Community, Mission Grove Neighborhood Alliance meeting, Latino Network meeting, Sycamore Canyon Neighborhood meeting, 9/11 Memorial event, and Supreme Court ruling related to immigration, Mexican Independence Day, Latinx Heritage Month, and Dia de los Muertos Color Run. Councilmember Mill reported on a ride along with Public Safety and Engagement Team (PSET) addressing Homelessness, Villegas Boxing Show, meetings with new University of California Riverside, Chancellor Jack Oh, and Inland Labor Council, Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) event at Arlington Back, Community Connection at Villegas Community Center, National Night Out and Fall Festival at Villegas Park. Councilmember Perry reported on the Annual 9/11 Remembrance Day and boxing clubs in the city. Councilmember Conder reported on Bordwell and Bobby Bonds Parks, 50th Annual Military Appreciation event, and the retirement event for Pilot, Charles Conder, III, at March Field Air Museum.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber The City Council Governmental Processes Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber The City Council Finance Committee • meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 3 p.m. in Art Pick Council Chamber
The City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber The City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2025, at 1 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received a General Plan update.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE Councilmember Cervantes recused herself from the items regarding (1) the American Rescue Plan Act Loan Agreement with Riverside Housing Development Corporation for Emergency Rental Assistance Round two grant funds for the rehabilitation of Oaktree Apartments at 1946 Seventh; and (2) Award Bid 8163 for Cesar Chavez Community Center Renovation Project, citing a financial conflict.
PRESENTATIONS
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
The City Council received a presentation on the Library Department overview and employee recognition.
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CLEAN AIR DAY
Mayor Pro Tem Conder presented a Proclamation recognizing October 1 as Clean Air Day.
KEEP RIVERSIDE CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT The City Council received and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Annual Report.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item except (1) the adoption of an Ordinance amending Title 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code amending Section 9.08.165 regarding the parking of recreational vehicles in City parks; and (2) the adoption of an Ordinance of amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code to amend an existing Category Title to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, and Services titled Commercial Cannabis Sales Permit Fee to Commercial Cannabis Permit Fees were pulled from the agenda for additional work and collaboration and will be brought back for City Council consideration at a later date; (3) the item regarding the introduction of an Ordinance amending (a) Chapter 9.60 establishing liability for fire and Community and Economic Development Extraordinary City Services or Responses; and (b) various sections in Title 6 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Residential Solid Waste and Recyclable Material, were pulled for further discussion. Councilmember Cervantes recused from the item regarding the American Rescue Plan Act Loan Agreement with Riverside Housing Development Corporation for Emergency Rental Assistance Round two grant funds for the rehabilitation of Oaktree Apartments at 1946 Seventh. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Robillard absent.
AWARD BID 8128 - MAIN TERMINAL BUILDING PAINTING - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6951 FLIGHT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8128 to Michael's Discount Painting, Menifee, in the amount of $49,000 for the painting of the Main Terminal Building at the Riverside Municipal Airport located at 6951 Flight; (2) authorized 20 percent change order authority in an amount up to $9,800 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions, or necessary design changes; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $58,800 from Airport Fund reserves to the Airport Main Terminal Painting Project expenditure account; and 111-66
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Fund reserves to the Airport Main Terminal Painting Project expenditure account; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Agreement with Michael's Discount Painting including making minor and non-substantive changes.
LEASE AGREEMENT - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6803 AIRPORT The City Council (1) approved the Riverside Municipal Airport Lease Agreement with L&R Consulting, LLC., for a total estimated revenue amount of $18,004.80 to the Airport revenue account for a five-year term commencing August 1, 2025, and ending July 31, 2030, with the option to extend the Lease Agreement for an additional five-year term; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the lease agreement with L&R Consulting LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AWARD BID 8127 - RE-ROOF OF THREE STRUCTURES - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6951 FLIGHT
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8127 to R&R Roofing and Waterproofing, Inc., Lake Elsinore, in the amount of $660,705 for the re-roof of three structures at the Riverside Municipal Airport, located at 6951 Flight; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to $99,105.75 for a total not to exceed amount of $759,810.75 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions, or necessary design changes; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement for Construction with R&R Roofing and Waterproofing, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 5.85 - JUNK DEALERS/SCRAP METAL
RECYCLERS - ORDINANCED INTRODUCED
The City Council (1) received a report summarizing the proposed amendments to Riverside Municipal Code Sections 1.17.121 (A) and 9.40.120; and (2) recommended that the City Council introduce and subsequently adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Sections 1.17.121 (A) and 9.40.120.
Whereupon, and Ordinance entitled "an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 1.17.121 (A) of the Riverside Municipal Code to add Chapter 5.85 in the Included List, and the Title of Section 9.40.120 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Appeal", was presented and introduced.
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BUDGET INCREASE - PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PROJECTS - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved an increase to the budget for Redwood Public Law's work on public/private partnership projects from $250,000 to $661,750; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and corresponding appropriation in applicable General Fund departmental accounts for all expenditures reimbursable by the related developer deposits, not to exceed the amounts actually held on deposit in the Interest-Bearing Special Deposits Fund.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - TITLE 9 - PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
IN CITY PARKS
This item was removed from the agenda.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Corey Cullen to Transportation Board Ward 4 seat; and (2) filed the resignation of Willie Holley from Budget Engagement Commission Resident Ward 7 seat, effectively immediately.
MINUTES
The minutes for meetings of August 19, 2025, and September 2, 2025, were approved as presented.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 2.90 - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED The City Council approved the Governmental Processes Committee's recommendation to (1) receive a report summarizing the proposed amendment to the Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.90, "Budget Engagement Commission", and (2) introduce the proposed Ordinance amending the Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.90, to reduce the membership of the Budget Engagement Commission.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 2.90 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding the Membership of the Budget Engagement Commission," was presented and introduced.
NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPOINTMENT
The City Council approved the Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee's recommendation to appoint Councilmember Falcone for the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for a four-year term through December 31, 2029. 111-68
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AMENDMENTS TO FEDERALLY FUNDED AGREEMENTS AS-NEEDED TO COMPLY WITH
CURRENT AND FUTURE FEDERAL AMENDMENTS - EXECUTIVE ORDERS The City Council authorized the City Manager or designee to amend any and all federally funded subcontracts and pass-through agreements as needed to ensure compliance with current and future Executive Orders, making minor corrections as necessary.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 3.30 - AMENDMENT TO EXISTING CATEGORY TITLE 9 TO THE SCHEDULE OF REGULATION, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES TITLED
COMMERICAL CANNABIS SALES PERMIT FEE TO COMMERICAL CANNABIS PERMIT FEE This item was removed from the agenda.
ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT - SAGECREST - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution declaring the City's intention to establish the proposed Community Facilities District CFD No. 2025-2 Sagecrest to authorize a levy of special taxes to pay the costs of pay the costs of providing public safety and maintenance services within the District; and (2) set a public hearing for October 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Art Pick Council Chamber to vote on the establishment of the proposed Community Facilities District, and if established, to hold a special election to authorize the proposed rate and method of apportionment of the special taxes.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24305 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Declaring its Intention to Establish Riverside Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 Sagecrest of the City of Riverside, to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax on Property within the District to Pay the Costs of Providing Public Services, was presented and adopted.
DECLARE FIRE EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY - DONATE TO SISTER CITY OF ENSENADA The City Council authorized the donation of surplus fire equipment to the City of Ensenada Fire Department.
SERVICES TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT - INTER-AGENCY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) authorized acceptance of training reimbursement funds from Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley in the amount of $107,797.03; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $107,797.03 and appropriate expenditures in an equal amount 111-69
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in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Fire Training, Rancho Santiago Riverside College District/Moreno Valley Project accounts.
TEMPORARY WAIVER FORMAL PROCUREMENT - POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES AND
MOTORCYCLES
The City Council (1) temporarily waived formal procurement in accordance with Purchasing Resolution 24101 Section 602(p) to expedite difficult purchases of Police Department vehicles and motorcycles; (2) authorized the purchase of new and used Police Department vehicles and motorcycles from various vendors in an amount not to exceed $1,700,000 million through June 30, 2026; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute individual purchase orders with various vendors and all other necessary documents including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING BUILDING AUTOMATION
TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND EQUIPMENT - VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES The City Council (1) approved a Services Agreement for building automation services for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) at various City facilities with Siemens Industry, Inc., Cypress, California, for a five-year term from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030, in the amount of $307,935; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - JANITORIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES The City Council (1) approved the Sixth Amendment to the Services Agreement for Annual Custodial Services at multiple City facilities with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to extend the term through June 30, 2026, and increase compensation in the amount of $917,787.30; (2) authorized 20 percent change order authority in the amount of $183,557.46 for unforeseen changes in service such as requests to increase service frequency, add facilities, or for special or emergency services; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Sixth Amendment, including making minor and non-substantive changes. 111-70
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AMENDMENT - FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS
PROGRAM - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ALLOCATION PLAN - HOME INVESTMENT
PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM AND GRANT AGREEMENT - TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) authorized an amendment to the City of Riverside Fiscal Year 2021-2022 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan and HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan for an increase of $6,524 in grant funds for the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the HOME-ARP Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures of $6,524, in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund, Tenant Based Rental Assistance account.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT LOAN AGREEMENT - EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE ROUND 2 GRANT FUNDS - OAKTREE APARTMENTS - 1946 SEVENTH The City Council (1) approved an American Rescue Plan Act Loan Agreement with Riverside Housing Development Corporation for $644,384.65 in Emergency Rental Assistance Round 2 grant funds to rehabilitate the 51-unit Oaktree Apartments at 1946 Seventh, including 25 American Rescue Plan Act - restricted units; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents associated with the American Rescue Plan Act Loan Agreement with Riverside Housing Development Corporation, including making minor and non-substantive changes. Councilmember Cervantes recused, citing financial conflict.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - THIRD-PARTY COBRA AND RETIREE BILLING ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES WITH ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to extend the previous Services Agreement with DBS Administrators dba The Advantage Group to provide third-party COBRA and retiree billing administration services for an extended term of April 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025, upon mutual agreement of both parties with administrative fees borne by participants receiving the services under this Agreement and the City shall pay $0.50 per participant per month; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - GROUP LEGAL INSURANCE FOR EMPLOYEES The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to extend the previous Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Legal Access Plans, Inc., to provide group legal insurance for employees for an extended term of July 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025, upon mutual agreement of both parties with all fees borne by participants receiving the services under this Agreement; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement including making minor and non-substantive changes.
HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL REVISIONS
The City Council adopted the proposed revisions to the City's personnel policies, contained in the Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Probation and Probationary Periods Policy (I-5), Salary Plan Administration Policy (II-3), and Retirement (CaPERS) Policy (V-13).
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2418 - DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING SERVICES - HARADA HOUSE-
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Holden Films, LLC., Palm Springs, for Phase 1 documentary filmmaking services for a documentary about the Harada story and rehabilitation of Harada House, for a 27-month term through December 31, 2028, in the amount of $160,000; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditure in the amount of $160,000 in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Harada Documentary revenue and expenditure accounts fully funded from the Interest-Bearing Special Deposits Fund Museum Donations/Gifts and Harada House Donations accounts as detailed in the report; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Holden Films, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2445 AGREEMENT - MOWING AND EDGING SERVICES - VARIOUS
CITY PARKS
The City Council (1) approved the Agreement with Pacific Coast Landscape & Design, Inc., doing business as Pacific Coast Landscape and Design, Riverside, for mowing and edging services for Parks Facilities in the amount of $316,800 for the term of October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2027, with the option to extend the agreement for one additional three-year term, not-to-exceed a total of five years; (2) authorized 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $31,680, for a total contract amount of $348,480; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Pacific 111-72
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Coast Landscape & Design, Inc., doing business as Pacific Coast Landscape and Design, including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute an optional term extension to the agreement, provided that the annual amounts are included in the subsequent approved budgets.
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT MINIBUS DRIVER POSITIONS - SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION DIVISION The City Council approved an increase in the number of Full-Time Equivalents in the Special Transportation Division's budget to include an additional six full-time minibus driver positions, going from 25.00 FTE to 31.00 FTE in PCN 5200203950 position.
AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER CAMERA SYSTEMS/COMMUNICATION BOXES/WIRING - DONATION
The City Council authorized the acceptance of 25 vigilant automated license plate reader cameras with 13 communication boxes and necessary wiring from the City of Rancho Mirage, California, valued in the amount of $76,620.
POLICE ASSET FORFEITURE PROGRAMS - FUNDS TRANSFER - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $715,000 and an equal amount appropriated to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Police Asset Forfeiture Programs fully funded from the Asset Forfeiture Trust Accounts as detailed in the staff report.
SUBSCRIPTIONS - MOTOROLA APX NEXT SINGLE BAND MODEL 4.5 PORTABLE RADIOS -
FUNDS TRANSFER - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of Smart Programming subscriptions from Motorola Solutions for up to 550 Motorola APX Next Single Band Model 4.5 Portable Radios in the amount of $182,622, and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $182,622 and an equal amount appropriated in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Police Asset Forfeiture Programs revenue and expenditure accounts, fully funded from the Interest Bearing Special Deposits Fund, Federal Treasury Asset Forfeiture Trust Account as detailed in this report.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE COLLECTION SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to the Services Agreement with American Forensic Nurses, Inc., La Quinta, for Biological Evidence Collection Services to 111-73
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increase the compensation amount for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by $26,000 for a total annual amount not to exceed $103,000 in order to make final payments and close the agreement for the term ending June 30, 2025; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Services Agreement with American Forensic Nurses, Inc., including the ability to make minor, non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS - FORENSIC TOXICOLOGY TESTING SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Bio-Tox Laboratories, Inc., for Forensic Toxicology Testing Services related to California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrests in the City of Riverside to update the payment provisions to the current Test List and Fees schedule; (2) approved the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Bio-Tox Laboratories, Inc., for Forensic Toxicology Testing Services requested by the Riverside Police Department to update the payment provisions to the current Test List and Fees Schedule; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary contract documents with Bio-Tox including the ability to make minor and non-substantive changes.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 5.15 AMENDMENT - RIVERSIDE POLICE TOW TRUCK
REGULATIONS - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter
5.15 - Regulation of Riverside Police Official Police Tow Truck to clarify definitions, eliminate unnecessary verbiage, create consistency between Chapter 5.15 and the Agreement, and implement procedural changes to improve operational efficiency.
Whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7732 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 5.15 of the Riverside Municipal Code, was presented and adopted.
2025 PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM REPORT - ADOPTION
The City Council adopted the Public Water System Report on Public Health Goals (PHG) as required under California Health and Safety Code Section 116470(c). 111-74
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FIRST AMENDMENT AGREEMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2289 - ASPHALT AND CONCRETE
REPAIR SERVICES FOR WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the first amendment to the Master Agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc., Lake Forest, from Request for Proposal 2289 for as-needed Asphalt and Concrete Repair Services for Water System Maintenance, in a not-to-exceed amount of $4,000,000 per fiscal year for a term through June 30, 2028, with the option to extend for one additional two-year term; (2) adopted a Resolution exempting the individual assignments under this as-needed Asphalt and Concrete Repair Services Agreement from competitive bidding requirements of City Charter Section 1109; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record a Supplemental Appropriation in the amount of $2,500,000 from Water Utility Undesignated Reserves to the Public Utilities Water Field Operations Maintenance/Repair Account, System Expansion Account, and Distribution System Facilities Replacement Account; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the first amendment to the Master Agreement with Hardy & Harper, Inc., and any other documents necessary to effectuate the work described herein, including making minor and non-substantive changes and to execute the optional two-year extension subject to funding availability, need, and acceptable performance.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24306 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Waiving the Formal Bidding Provisions of Section 1109 of the Charter of the City of Riverside Under the Utilities Project Exception Therein for the Selection of Hardy and Harper, Inc., for the Asphalt and Concrete Repair Services for Water System Maintenance, was presented and adopted.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2434 AGREEMENT - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
INCLUDING ELECTRICAL STUDIES - VARIOUS WATER UTILITY FACILITIES The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2434 for Professional Engineering Services to Perform Electrical Studies at Various Water Utility Facilities with KEWO Engineering Corporation, Inc., Diamond Bar, for a Five-Year Term until December 31, 2030, in a not-to-exceed amount of $150,000 annually on an as-needed basis; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate the project described in the staff report, as well as the ability to make minor non-substantive changes in accordance with all purchasing policies.
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PURCHASE - 15-FOOT Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) DUMP TRUCK The City Council (1) approved the purchase of a 15-foot CNG Dump Truck from PB Loader Co., Fresno, California, in the amount of $349,856.29; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete this purchase, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
SECOND AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND REPORTING
SERVICES - TEQUESQUITE LANDFILL
The City Council (1) approved a Second Amendment to a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Geo-Logic Associates, Inc., Ontario, for water quality monitoring and reporting services for the closed Tequesquite Landfill extending the term through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $93,123 for a total contract amount of $302,362; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement and any additional documents necessary for the Agreement, including amendments and extensions and making minor and non-substantive changes.
SECOND AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - BIOSOLIDS HAULING AND DISPOSAL/REUSE SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the Second Amendment to the Services Agreement with Synagro-WWT, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, extending the term through June 30, 2027, in the amount of $8,323,810 for a total contract compensation amount of $18,134,204; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Services Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
SECOND AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - ON-CALL REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND SERVICE -
VARIOUS SEWER LIFT STATION PUMPS
The City Council (1) approved a Second Amendment to a Services Agreement with Flo-Service, Inc., Burbank, for on-call repair, maintenance, and service for various sewer lift station pumps, extending the term through June 30, 2026, in the amount of $180,000, for a total contract amount of $605,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Services Agreement and any additional documents necessary for the Agreement, including amendments and extensions and making minor and non-substantive changes. 111-76
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CHANGE ORDER TO PURCHASE ORDER 253122 - ANIMAL CONTROL FIELD AND LICENSING
SERVICES
The City Council approved a Change Order increase to Purchase Order 253122 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Animal Control Field and Licensing Services in the amount of $577,723.51 for a revised Purchase Order amount of $3,781,907.50.
PROPOSED SPEED HUMPS IMPLEMENTATION - JOHN/VICTORIA/CLEVELAND The City Council approved the proposed speed humps on John Street between Victoria Avenue and Cleveland Avenue in support of the Transportation Board's recommendation.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 6 AMENDMENT - RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE AND
RECYCLABLE MATERIAL - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
The City Council introduced and subsequently adopted the Ordinance amending Chapter 6.04 Residential Solid Waste and Recyclable Material of the Riverside Municipal Code, to establish the inspection and enforcement process of contamination, overfill/overweight, cart replacement, and hazardous waste clean-up.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council the City of Riverside, California, Amending Various Sections in Title 6 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Residential Solid Waste and Recyclable Material", as presented and introduced.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 9.60 - EXTRAORDINARY RESPONSES TO CERTAIN
EMERGENCY INCIDENTS AND DANGEROUS PROPERTIES - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to introduce and subsequently adopt the proposed Ordinance amending the Riverside Municipal Code Section 9.60, Extraordinary Responses to Certain Emergency Incidents and Dangerous Properties, was presented and introduced. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Robillard absent.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council the City of Riverside, California, Amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 9.60 Establishing 111-77
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Liability for Extraordinary Responses to Certain Emergency Incidents and Dangerous Properties, was presented and introduced.
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - HOMELESS ENCAPMENT CLEANUP SERVCES - HOLE LAKE Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Falcone (1) approved the Second Amendment to the Services Agreement with Landscape Maintenance of America dba California Highway Adoption Company in the amount of $128,932.22 for an increased total contract amount of $228,932.21 to provide homeless encampment cleanup services within the conservation easement at former Hole Lake; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Services Agreement with Landscape Maintenance of America dba California Highway Adoption Company, including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Robillard absent.
WAIVE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE - SUBSTITUTION OF MEMBER
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to waive the Sunshine Ordinance the substitution of Councilmember Perry for Councilmember Robillard on Housing and Homelessness Committee scheduled for September 22, 2025. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously and Councilmember Robillard absent.
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE - SUBSTITUTION OF MEMEBER Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill to approve the substitution of Councilmember Perry for Councilmember Robillard for discussion on the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization Ordinance. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Robillard absent.
MORATORIUM - TOBACCO RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT PERMITS - URGENCY ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to adopt an Urgency Ordinance establishing a Moratorium on the issuance of new Tobacco Retail Establishment Permits within the City of Riverside.
No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously and Councilmember Robillard absent.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Urgency Ordinance No. 7733, of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing a Moratorium on the Establishment of New Smoke Shops, and Issuance of New Tobacco Retail Establishment Permits for Smoke Shops Within the City, was presented and adopted.
AWARD BID 8186 - CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT - HAZARDOUS ABATEMENT AND INTERIOR/EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS - 2060 UNIVERSITY Following discussion, it was moved by Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) award Bid 8186 for the Cesar Chavez Community Center Renovation Project located at 2060 University Avenue including hazardous abatement and interior/exterior renovations, to PCN3 Inc., Los Alamitos, in the amount of $15,188,000; (2) approve 30 percent contingency in the amount of $4,556,400 for unforeseen conditions; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Agreement including making minor, and non-substantive changes. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye, Councilmember Cervantes recused, and Councilmember Robillard absent.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - TITLE 16 - ESTABLISHING A BUILDING PLAN
CHECK SELF-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED - RESOLUTION Following discussion, it was moved by Perry and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to introduce and subsequently adopt an Ordinance establishing a Building Plan Check Self-Certification Program. One person spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Robillard absent.
Whereupon, an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Title 16 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.04.430,
16.06.050,16.08.100 and 16.14.030 Regarding the Plan Check Self-Certification Program," was presented and introduced.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24307 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Adopting the Guidelines for, and Authorizing the Implementation of, a Building Plan Self-Certification Pilot Program, was presented and adopted.
The Mayor Pro Tem and City Council recessed at 3:17 p.m. and reconvened at 3:25 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Conder presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Robillard.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
MOBILE HOME PARKS RENT STABILIZATION ANNUAL REVIEW
Public Hearing was called pursuant to Section 5.75.080 of the Riverside Municipal Code relative to activities associated with the Mobile Home Parks Rent Stabilization Ordinance over the preceding 12-month period from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025.
One person spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes (1) directing staff to notify mobile home park owners and tenant representatives on record of the maximum allowable rent increase for calendar year 2025 is 2.8 percent pursuant to the Section 5.75.100 of the Riverside Municipal Code; and (2) to receive a report on all activities that have taken place relative to the Mobile Home Parks Rent Stabilization Ordinance for the 2024 report from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Robillard absent.
CASE PR-2025-001821 - TITLE 20 CULTURAL RESOURCES CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS -
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Public Hearing was called to consider the proposed Code Text Amendments to Title 20 Cultural Resources of the Riverside Municipal Code, removing Section 20.30.030 Historic Preservation Fund in its entirety and other references to the Historic Preservation Fund, as needed. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) determine that Planning Case PR-2025-001821 is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15308 (Actions to Protect Environment), 15060(c)(2) (No Physical Change), 15060(c) (3) (Not A Project), and 15061 (b) (3) (General Rule), as the proposed amendment will cause no direct or indirect change to the environment, does not meet the definition of a Project under CEQA, and it can be seen with certainty that the proposed amendment will not have an effect on the environment; (2) approve Planning Case PR-2025-001821 (Title 20 Text Amendment) as outlined in the staff report and summarized in the Findings Section of the staff report; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a Supplemental Appropriation in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Historical District Sign Program expenditure account, up to any remaining amount in the in Interest Bearing Special Deposits Fund, Historical Preservation Trust, offset by funds 111-80
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to be transferred from the Interest Bearing Special Deposits Fund, Historical Preservation Trust, for the purposes of the Historic District and Spanish Town Road sign programs, Landmark Plaques program, and to complete a historic district survey; and (4) introduce and subsequently adopt an Ordinance amending Title 20 Cultural Resources of the Riverside Municipal Code. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Robillard absent.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Table 20.15.010 and Deleting Sections 20.15.085 and
20.30.030 in their Entirety". ', was presented and introduced.
REIMBURSEMENT AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - VARIABLE RATE REFUNDING WATER REVENUE
BONDS - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to consider the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the extension of the term of Fee Letter "Letter of Credit" supporting the Variable Rate Refunding Water Revenue Bonds, Issue of 2011A, for an additional three years for an estimated cost of $259,000, the approval of the financing team, and costs associated with the transaction. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) adopt a Resolution related to the extension of the reimbursement agreement related to the previously authorized and issued Variable Rate Refunding Water Revenue Bonds, Issue of 2011A authorizing the extension of the existing Fee Letter provided by PNC Bank, National Association; (2) approve the City's Financing Team, as described in the staff report; and (3) authorize to the City Manager, the Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer, the Finance Director/ Assistant Chief Financial Officer, and the Public Utilities General Manager of the City or any duly authorized designee of any of such Officers the authority to execute all documents related to this transaction including making minor and non-substantive changes to the final documents necessary to complete the transaction and to pay costs associated with this transaction from the Water Debt Related Fiscal Charges Account. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Robillard absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24308 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing Certain Actions Related to the Extension of a Reimbursement Agreement Related to the Previously Authorized 111-81
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and Issued Variable Rate Refunding Water Revenue Bonds, Issue of 2011A, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 ARLINGTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LEVY ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
Public Hearing was called to hear and rule on any protests to the annual assessment proposed for the Arlington Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and adopt a Resolution confirming the annual report of the Arlington Business Partnership, acting as the advisory board to the Arlington Business Improvement District, and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, and adopt an Ordinance to amend the Riverside Municipal Code to amend the boundaries and levy methodology. 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) accept the recommendations of the Advisory Board and adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapter 3.48.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to amend the boundaries of the Arlington Business Improvement District (Arlington BID); and (2) accept the recommendation of the Advisory Board and adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapter 3.48.070 of the Riverside Municipal Code to amend the assessment amount of the Arlington Business Improvement District (Arlington BID); (3) adopt a Resolution confirming the annual report of the Arlington Business Partnership, acting as the advisory board to the Arlington Business Improvement District, and levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; (4) accept the recommendation of the Advisory Board and adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapter 3.48.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code amending the boundaries of the Arlington Business Improvement District (Arlington BID), including the extension along Magnolia Avenue; and (5) direct staff to return back to Council in six months with information on the outreach and progress made with the businesses in the amended boundaries, particularly those within the extension on Magnolia Avenue. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye, Councilmember Conder voting no, and Councilmember Robillard absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24309 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Confirming the Annual Report of the Arlington Business Partnership, Acting in Its Capacity as the Advisory Board to the Arlington Business Improvement District to Levying Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 111-82
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and Approving the Levy and Collection of the 2025-2026 Annual Assessment, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7734 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Sections 3.48.050 and 3.48.070 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding the Arlington Business Improvement District, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed session at 4:18 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Realty Income Corporation, et al, Riverside Superior Court Case No: CVRI2501890; (2) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Robert Bahling v. City of Riverside WCAB Claim No(s):
250066; (3) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Richard McDonald v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): ADJ19375400; and ADJ19375405; (4) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Frank Hoyos v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2201332; (5) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Tonya Pasco v. City of Riverside, Claim No.: ADJ12250616; (6) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Estate of Joseph Tracy IV, et al. v. City of Riverside, United States District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-2641; (7) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Gall Martinez v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2404903; (8) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Shawn Casteel v. City of Riverside Claim No(s): 250083/ADJ19981654; (9) § 54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jane Doe v. City of Riverside, United States District Court Eastern District Case No. 5:25-cv-2181 JGB (Ex); (10) §54956.8 to instruct City's Negotiator, Charles M. Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of Freeway signs at: 215 North of Columbia Ave., 91 West of Arlington Ave., 60 East of 215/60 Interchange, 215 South of 215/60 Interchange, 91 South of University Ave., 14th Street at Vine, Indiana Ave. at Madison St., Magnolia Ave. at Brockton Ave., Tyler St. at Diana Ave., Van Buren Blvd. at Indiana Ave., by Lamar Advertising Company, C. Todd Porter, Negotiator; (11) §54956.9(d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (12) §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; 111-83
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(13) §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; and (14) §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 Management employees except the City Manager, 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.
The Mayor Pro Tem and City Council returned to open session at 6:33 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Conder presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Robillard.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
Interim City Attorney McKee-Reimbold announced that Closed Session items related to (1) City of Riverside v. Realty Income Corporation, et al, Riverside Superior Court Case No: CVR1250189; and (2) the Estate of Joseph Tracy IV, et al. v. City of Riverside, United States District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-2641 were continued to the City Council meeting on October 21, 2025.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY MAYOR OR MEMBERS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL - CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORT There were no items for future consideration requested.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
All
DONESIÁ GAUSE
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