City Council
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
Councilmembers:
Philip Falcone
Clarissa Cervantes
Steven Robillard
Chuck Conder
Sean H. Mill
Jim Perry
Steve Hemenway
Special Meeting
Agenda
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
5:00 PM
Publication Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025
MISSION STATEMENT
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October 14, 2025City Council Agenda
Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, the Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
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PLEASE NOTE The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
5 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 1 To comment on Closed Session matters listed on this agenda, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak .
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October 14, 2025City Council Agenda
CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 2-4
2 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases ReportAttachments:
3 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - one case
ReportAttachments:
4 Pursuant to Government Code §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 ReportAttachments:
PRESENTATION
5 Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Latino Network and Spanish Town Heritage Foundation, recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as Hispanic Heritage Month (5-minute presentation)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the Discussion item is called. 6 Councilmember Cervantes recommends adoption of the resolution passed by the Human Relations Commission or the alternative revised version of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Affirming the Importance of Transparency, Community Safety, Public Safety, and Clear Identification Standards in Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities in the City of Riverside, waiving further reading; or alternatively, provide input to send resolution back to Human Relations Commission for necessary changes, provide recommendations, and return to City Council within 30-60 days - Explore establishing a legal justice aid fund for Riverside residents (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) CC Report.pdf
Attachment 1 - HRC Resolution
Attachment 2 - Revised Resolution
Attachment 3 - Revised version with redlines
Attachment 4 - Language for Legal Justice Fund
Attachment 5 - Article
Attachments:
October 14, 2025City Council Agenda
COMMUNICATIONS
7 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
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The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
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