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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry and Hemenway
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding (1) Kash Patel and Pam Bondi requesting their resignation; and (2) public records related to City vendors and responsive records. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding residential pop-ups and safety concerns.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the Ward 1 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) meeting, Lincoln Park Thanksgiving Dinner, Festival of Lights (FOL) Switch-on Ceremony, Riverside History Walk rededication, and groundbreaking for affordable housing in the Northside. Councilmember Cervantes reported on the groundbreaking of Cesar Chavez Community Center Renovation Project, Work Well grand opening, Sycamore Canyon and Canyon Crest community neighborhood meeting, Thanksgiving gatherings within Ward 2 and Turkey giveaway in the Eastside Community, Lincoln Park Community Group Annual Thanksgiving Feast, J.E. Wall Victoria Manor Game Day, and Riverside Neighborhood Partnership annual celebration. Councilmember Robillard reported on the Community Conversation meeting at the airport, announced the Red Tape to Red Carpet award recipients, and Veterans Ceremony at Villegas Park and the nomination of Veteran Steve Horn. Councilmember Conder reported on the opening of Tim Strack Park, Festival of Lights, Cesar Chavez Community Center groundbreaking, and Veterans Day celebrations. Councilmember Mill reported on Veterans Day Parade and congratulated Councilmember Conder who was Grand Marshall, League of California Cities new Board installation, a visit to the Utility Operations Center, donation of turkeys at the Riverside Country Club Mobile Home Park, Police Department swearing-in ceremony, Arlington Park Pickle Ball Court grand opening, and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Perry reported on the opening of Tim Strack Park, Cesar Chavez Community Center groundbreaking, and Veterans Day celebrations.
Councilmember Hemenway reported on Inaugural Veterans Day celebration in Ward 7 and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor Lock Dawson thanked Councilmember Conder for presiding and covering for her during her absence, reported on the Veterans Day breakfast, reported on hosting the Mayor and firefighters from Sister 111-130
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City Ensenada, Mexico, thanked Councilmembers Robillard and Conder for attending the Red Tape to Red Carpet event where she received recognition for her leadership and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Economic Development Committee is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 3 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
There were no updates from the City Manager's Office.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE There were no conflicts of interest nor ex parte communications declared at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - 2025 EDITION OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING AND
FIRE CODES - ORDINANCES ADOPTED - RESOLUTION
Public hearing was called to consider the adoption of a Resolution to support local amendments to the 2025 Edition of California Code of Regulations Title 24, the California Building Standards Code, and ordinances to adopt the State's update to the California Code. 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 the Ordinances introduced on October 21, 2025, and listed as follows (a) adopting the 2025 Edition of California Code of Regulations Title 24, the California Building Standards Code with local amendments thereto (b) amending Chapter 1.17 of the Riverside Municipal Code, Administrative Code Enforcement Remedies, and (c) amending Chapter 5.59 of the Riverside Municipal Code, Fire Alarm System; and (2) adopt a Resolution making the necessary express findings as required by state law to support local amendments to the 2025 edition of California Code of Regulations Title 24, the California Building Standards Code. The motion carried unanimously.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7745 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending the Riverside Municipal Code by Amending and Replacing Chapter 16.32 Regarding Fire Prevention in its Entirety, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7746 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 1.17 of the Riverside Municipal Code, Regarding Administrative Code Enforcement Remedies, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7747 of the City of Riverside, California Amending Chapter 5.59 of the Riverside Municipal Code, Regarding Fire Alarm Systems, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7748 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending 16.04, 16.06, 16.07, 16.08, 16.10, 16.11, 16.12,
16.13, 16.14, 16.16, 16.20, 16.23, 16.24, 16.48, 16.64, 16.68, And 16.80; Adding Chapter
16.17; and Deleting Chapter 16.36 to Adopt the 2025 Editions of the California Building, Residential, Existing Building, Energy, Green Building Standards, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Codes with Local Amendments Thereto, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24325 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Making Express Findings for Local Amendments to the 2025 Editions of the California Building and Fire Codes, for Local Climatic, Geological and Topographical Conditions, and Repealing Resolution No. 23928, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 MASTER FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - TESTING
LABORATORIES COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION FEE - RESOLUTION Public hearing was called to consider the proposed user fee and charges and adopt a Resolution to amend the City's Fees and Charges Schedule providing for a Cannabis Testing Laboratory Application Fee of $7,511. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
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Fee of $7,511. The motion carries with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Conder and Perry voting nay.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24326 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending the City's Master Fees and Charges Schedule in Resolution No. 21960, as Amended, Establishing the Testing Laboratories Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Fee, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 3:38 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Katie Mendonca v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): ADJ13163911; (2) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Alfredo Ramirez v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2402549; (3) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Reuben Jimenez v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2502127; (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) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding two cases; (6) §54956.9 (d) (4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding one case; (7) §54957 (a) for consultation with Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Chief of Police, or his respective deputy, and George Khalil, Chief Innovation Officer regarding threat to public services or facilities; and (8) §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; and (9) §54957 for recruitment of City Attorney by City Council.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 6:31 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
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Councilmember Falcone gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding the Riverside Neighborhood Partnership awards ceremony, Festival of Lights and thanked Duane Roberts and his family, Open Mic Night, Riversider Magazine interview, and 60 Miles East exhibit at the Art Museum.
PRESENTATIONS
AVIATION HISTORY MONTH
Councilmember Robillard presented a Proclamation to Commemorative Air Force - Inland Empire Wing recognizing November as Aviation History Month.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a report on Riverside Unified School District Wellness Centers.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Perry to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item. The motion carried unanimously except for the item regarding updates to the City Council meeting schedule with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye, and Councilmembers Conder and Mill voting nay.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES
The City Council (1) added the Law Offices of William R. Price to the panel of approved attorneys for the City; (2) approved a three-year legal services agreement with the Law Offices of William R. Price; and (3) authorized the City Attorney or designee to execute the legal services agreement with the Law Offices of William R. Price.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - SECTION 2.04.010 - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED The City Council introduced an Ordinance amending Section 2.04.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code updating the regular meeting schedule of the City Council to reflect the changes noted in Resolution 24318. Councilmembers Conder and Mill voted nay. 111-134
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Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 2.04.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code Updating the Regular Meeting Schedule of the City Council", , was presented and introduced.
MINUTES
The minutes for the meetings of October 28, 2025, and November 4, 2025, were approved as presented.
AMENDMENT - 2014 MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE/INLAND PORT AIRPORT LAND USE
COMPATIBILITY PLAN - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted the Resolution supporting the amendment to the 2014 March Air Reserve Base/Inland Port Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, authorizing the City's participation in the amendment process; and (2) approved the City's financial contribution in the amount of $25,000 to the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission for the City's proportional share of costs associated with the amendment; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any related documents, agreements, or correspondence necessary to carry out the City's participation in the amendment process, including making minor, non-substantive changes as required.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24327 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending to Support the Creation for an Amendment to the 2014 March Air Reserve Base/Inland Port Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (March ARB/Inland Port ALUCP) to Assure Compatible Land Uses Near March Air Reserve Base to Project the Future Aviation Operations of the United States Military, was presented and adopted.
RIVERSIDE HISTORY WALK GUIDELINES - COMMERATIVE STONES
The City Council approved the following guidelines in anticipation of requests for the addition of new commemorative stones recognizing important moments in Riverside's history to the History Walk.
Guidelines for approval shall include:
• The request must represent a historical event in Riverside history post - 1976. 111-135
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• The request shall be approved/denied by the City's Historic Preservation Officer upon advisement from the Soroptimist International of Riverside and local history organizations including but not limited to the Cultural Heritage Board, Old Riverside Foundation, and Riverside Historical Society.
• Events shall exemplify or reflect special elements of the City's History including:
A. Cultural - The event represents significant artistic, educational, religious, or community traditions that express Riverside's cultural identity or diversity.
B. Social - The event illustrates important aspects of community life, social change, or collective experience that have shaped the character or values of Riverside's residents.
C. Economic - The event is associated with major developments in commerce, industry, agriculture, or innovation that contributed to Riverside's economic growth or transformation.
D. Political - The event is linked to civic leadership, governance, or public movements that influenced local policy, social justice, or the City's political evolution.
• The requesting organization shall fund the fabrication of the stone and artistic work needed to establish a stone design that compliments existing stones. • The stone's artwork design shall be approved by the City's Arts & Cultural Affairs Deputy Director and Historic Preservation Officer.
• The City of Riverside shall fund the installation of the approved addition on the sidewalk along Main Street via City Council approved funding sources such as a forthcoming road construction contract.
• The requesting organization shall provide a $500 donation to the History Walk endowment fund for future care and maintenance.
• Addition of stones shall be installed in the sidewalk along Main Street to follow the existing pattern of the History Walk leading south towards 14th Street. Once full to 111-136
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14th Street, the History Walk shall cross Main Street and be installed in the sidewalk along Main Street northerly to City Hall.
• The requesting organization shall develop supporting historical text for each newly added stone to be added to the website after review by the Historic Preservation Officer.
BORDWELL PARK GYMNASIUM NAMING
The City Council approved the City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee's recommendation to support the naming of the new gymnasium at Bordwell Park in honor of long-time leader Dell Roberts, to be formally known as the Dell Roberts Gymnasium.
PURCHASE - PROTECTIVE FIREFIGHTER SAFETY CLOTHING
The City Council approved the purchase of the Fire Department protective firefighter safety clothing from Allstar Fire Equipment, Inc., Arcadia, in the amount of $231,141.60.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2458 AGREEMENTS - PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICALS - DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) AND DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES (DMV) MEDICAL EXAMS
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Services Agreement with both Coastal Occupational Medical Group, dba Akeso Occupational Health, a California corporation, and Occu-Med Ltd, a Delaware corporation, to provide pre-employment physicals and (DOT) and (DMV) medical exams for the City of Riverside in an amount not- to-exceed $100,000 annually per company, with the initial term of the agreement from full execution through June 30, 2028, with the option to extend for two years; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the extensions of the professional services agreements if desired and make minor and/or non substantive changes.
LA SIERRA PARK AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPIATION - INTERFUND TRANSFER
The City Council authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer in the amount of $17,000, from the Grants and Restricted Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund, La Sierra Park American with Disabilities Act Per Capita Project revenue and expenditure accounts, funded by a bond settlement payment.
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AGREEMENT - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF PEDAL BOAT RENTAL CONCESSION - FAIRMOUNT PARK - 2601 FAIRMOUNT
The City Council (1) approved the Concessionaire Agreement with Freetime, Inc., doing business as Wheel Fun Rentals, for the operation and maintenance of the pedal boat rental concession at Fairmount Park effective November 2025 for a two-year term, with minimum annual revenue of $15,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and optional term extension with Freetime, Inc., doing business as Wheel Fun Rentals, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
GRANT AWARD - STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM 2026 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted a grant award from the State of California Citizens' Option for Public Safety program 2026 in the amount of $489,549 or the actual grant amount, plus a growth payment into the Special Deposits Fund, Police State COPS Funding Program; (2) upon receipt of the grant award, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of the grant award in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Police State COPS Funding Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents on behalf of the City making non-substantive changes as necessary.
AGREEMENT - CONTROL SYSTEM UPGRADES - CLEARWATER POWER PLANT The City Council (1) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ABB, Inc., Cary, North Carolina, to perform control system upgrades at the Clearwater Power Plant for $1,640,971.17; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ABB, Inc., including the ability to make non-substantive changes.
TRANSPORTATION ELECTRIFICATION AND ELECTRIFY RIVERSIDE REBATE PROGRAM UPDATE - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
The City Council (1) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the total amount of $500,000 from the Electric Fund, Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to the Public Access Electric Vehicle Electrical Infrastructure Rebate Account; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the total amount of $1,000,000 from the Electric Fund, Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to the Electric Public Transit Program Account; (3) approved an increase to 111-138
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the additional rebate amount for Sharing Households Assist Riverside's Energy program customers for the Residential Used Electric Vehicle Rebate from $1,500 to $3,000 using existing funds in the account for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; (4) approved changes to the Residential Electric Vehicle Charger Rebate including making installation an allowable cost and increasing the rebate amount from $500 to $1,500, adding an additional rebate for Sharing Households Assist Riverside's Energy program customers in the amount of $1,000; increasing the time-of-use meter rebate amount from $805 to $1,000 using existing funds in the account for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and including the associated required permit fees as a reimbursable expense as part of the rebate application; and (5) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Electrify Riverside Programs and take all necessary actions required or advisable to implement, administer, fund, and carry out the City of Riverside's responsibilities under the Electrify Riverside Programs, including the ability to make minor and non-substantive changes and to execute future amendments to the Electrify Riverside Programs under substantially similar terms and conditions.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - SECTION 10.56.060 - ESTABLISH AXLE
RESTRICTIONS - PLACENTIA/CENTER /ORANGE - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an Ordinance, amending Title 10, Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish an axle restriction prohibiting use by commercial vehicles exceeding three axles on the segment of Placentia Lane from Center Street to Orange Street.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7749 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to Establish Axle Restrictions on Placentia Lane, was presented and adopted.
INSTALLATION OF GUIDE SIGNS - BOURNES FAMILY YOUTH - MAGNOLIA/ROOSEVELT/
VAN BUREN/HAYES
The City Council approved the installation of guide signs for the Bourns Family Innovation Youth Center facility along Magnolia Avenue at Roosevelt Street and along Van Buren Boulevard at Hayes Street.
BID 8198 - RIVERSIDE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT HEADWORKS BAR
SCREENS REPLACEMENT
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8198 for the Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant Headworks Bar Screens Replacement to GSE Construction Company, Inc., 111-139
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Livermore, in the amount of $427,309; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with GSE Construction Company Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MASTER PARKING SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - TIMED NO PARKING BUS LOADING ZONE -
MYERS/MAGNOLIA - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a Resolution to establish a "No Parking Between the Hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday except Holidays, Bus Loading Zone" on the east side of Myers Street from 285 feet south of Magnolia Avenue to 30 feet southerly thereof.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24328 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 22451 Known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to Establish Timed No Parking Bus Loading Zone on a Segment of Myers Street, was presented and adopted.
MASTER PARKING SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - TIMED 30 MINUTE PARKING - MAIN/POPLAR -
RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a Resolution to establish a "30-Minute Parking between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday" zone on the west side of Main Street from 585 feet south of Poplar Street to 150 feet southerly thereof.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24329 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 22451 Known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to Establish Timed 30-Minute Parking on Main Street, was presented and adopted.
SPEED HUMP IMPLEMENTATION - TYLER/CREST
The City Council approved (1) speed humps on Mandalay Court between Tyler Street and Crest Avenue in support of the Transportation Board's recommendations; (2) targeted police enforcement during excessive speeding based on data-driven observations; and (3) installation of centerline striping.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICATION - CITYWIDE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) TRANSITION MASTER PLAN The City Council authorized the (1) submittal of a grant application for $700,000 in funding from the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program offered by the California 111-140
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Department of Transportation in an amount up to $700,000, plus an 11.47 percent local match of $90,692, for a total estimated project cost of $790,692 for the (ADA) Transition Master Plan Project; and (2) City Manager, or designee, to sign grant-related documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2429 AGREEMENT - PLANNING AND DESIGN OF SOUTH MAIN
STREET COMPLETE STREET PROJECT
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Service Agreement for Request for Proposal 2429, for the planning and design of the South Main Street Complete Street Project with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., dba CR Associates, Los Angeles, for a three year term through June 30, 2028, in the amount of $868,732; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Chen Ryan Associates, Inc., dba CR Associates, including making minor non-substantial changes, subject to availability of budgeted funds.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2461 AGREEMENT - SYCAMORE HIGHLANDS LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND CANYON SPRINGS/CANYON CROSSINGS BUSINESS DISTRICT The City Council (1) approved a Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement for Landscape and General Outside Maintenance Services with Priority Landscape Services, LLC., Anaheim, for Sycamore Highlands Landscape Maintenance District and Canyon Springs/Canyon Crossings Business District in the amount of $489,898.44 for services through June 30, 2028, with the option for two additional one-year terms; (2) authorized a 25 percent change order authority of $122,474.61, through June 30, 2028, to cover unanticipated costs related to vandalism, theft, and special event support; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Services Agreement with Priority Landscape Services, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 7:01 p.m. and reconvened at 7:17 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN - AMENDMENT - OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR
GENERAL - FUNDS TRANSFER - RESOLUTION - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED - CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 21, 2025
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Robillard to (1) approve the creation of the classification and salary 111-141
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range for the Inspector General; (2) adopt Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to create the classification and salary range for the Inspector General; (3) introduce an Ordinance amending Section 2.08.010 and 2.08.020 and adding Section 2.09 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the Office of the Inspector General as an administrative office and department of the City and retention of outside counsel by the Inspector General, if needed; and (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an interdepartmental transfer of $653,494 from the General Fund, City Manager's Office, Internal Audit expenditure accounts to the General Fund, Office of Inspector General expenditure accounts, and any associated personnel and non- personnel costs as determined by the Finance Department, including the moving of 3.0 FTEs from the Internal Audit Division to the Office of Inspector General. The motion carried with Councilmembers Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Falcone voting nay.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24330 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to Approve the Creation of the Classification and Salary Range for the Inspector General, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Sections 2.08.010 and 2.08.020 and Adding Section 2.09 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding the Office of the Inspector General as an Administrative Office and Department of the City and Retention of Outside Council by the Inspector General", was presented and introduced.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ANIMAL FIELD AND SHELTER SERVICES - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) approve the Agreement for Animal Field and Shelter Services with the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $16,804,518 for a term through June 30, 2028; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement for Animal Field and Shelter Services with the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services, including making minor and non-substantive changes and contract extensions; subject to the availability of budgeted funds; (3) approve the Amendment to terminate the Agreement for Animal Shelter Services with the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services through June 30, 2035; (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment 111-142
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to terminate the Agreement for Animal Shelter Services with the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services, including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (5) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $816,000 from General Fund Reserves to the Non-Departmental, Public Works, Animal Control, Riverside County Animal Control Account. The motion carried with Councilmember Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Falcone and Conder voting nay.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
City Attorney Rebecca Reimbold-McKee announced there were no reportable actions taken.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY MAYOR OR MEMBERS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL - CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORT There were no future items requested at this time.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully suomitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk
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