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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, and Perry
ABSENT: Councilmember Hemenway
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding the 2021-2024 City Vendor List. Rich Gardner wished everyone a Merry Christmas, City Council special meeting addressing immigration and requested an investigation take place to determine if the meeting was lawful and asked for a special meeting before the new year to get a home safe program and a mural honoring Charlie Kirk.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the rededication of Riverside History Walk, Wreaths across America at Evergreen Cemetery, Hanukkah Festival at the Riverside Court House, Peace Tower 100th anniversary at Mount Rubidoux. Councilmember Cervantes reported on the Riverside Downtown Partnership annual holiday event, Phenix Gateway grand opening, Riverside Community Health Foundation Holiday Posada event, Inland Empire Latino Giving Circle event, University Neighborhood potluck, Starting Over Inc.'s Barbara Barker Award Ceremony and fundraiser, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 721 Annual Holiday event, and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Councilmember Robillard reported on Sweet Moments in Midtown event, Mayor's Senior Forum at Janet Goeske Center, the hosting of several foreign delegations, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Councilmember Conder thanked Frank Arreola for covering Ward 4 during his recovery and wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah. Councilmember Mill reported on a recent tour of the Material Recovery Facility (MRF) at Burrtec, Antiracist Riverside event, Casa Blanca Annual holiday potluck, Pickleball Court grand opening at Arlington Park, Arlington Business Partnership Winter Wonderland event at Hunt Park, Villegas Park Advisory Committee (VPAC) Breakfast with Santa event, SEIU 721 Annual Holiday event, Heritage House Victoria Christmas event, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa.
Councilmember Perry reported on the Neighbor-to-Neighbor grant program Resident Leadership Academy graduation and Sledding Under the Stars event at Bryant Park.
Mayor Lock Dawson reported on the Carpenters Local 951 Journeyman graduation, 111-153
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Senior Forum, University of California Riverside Pitch Competition, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Kwanzaa.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Finance Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 3 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee Special Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Council received an update on Federal Immigration Enforcement activities.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE Councilmember Perry recused himself from participating in the item regarding Case PR- 2024-001761 Vesting Tract Map 22291 due to financial conflict of interest as he owns property within 500 feet. Councilmember Cervantes recused herself from the item regarding Request for Proposal 2466 due to financial conflict of interest as she owns property within 500 feet.
PRESENTATIONS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
City Council received a presentation on the Fire Department overview and employee recognition
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
City Council received a presentation on the General Services Department overview and employee recognition
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
RIVERSIDE REWARDS APP PILOT PROGRAM
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) approve the Riverside Rewards App Pilot Program; and (2) authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and rewards budget not to 111-154
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exceed $50,000. Two people spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Hemenway absent.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 2:09 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Ali Harb, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2203266; (2) §54956.8 to instruct City's Negotiator, Charles M. Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of property commonly known as Fairmount Park, APNs: 209-162-015, 209-163-001; by Boy Scouts of America, Matt Barth, Negotiator; (3) §54956.9(d) (2) / 56956.9 (e) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding two cases; (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 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 (8) §54957 for recruitment/appointment of City Attorney by City Council.
The Mayor and City Council returned to open session at 3:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present, except Councilmembers Perry and Hemenway.
PUBLIC HEARING
CASE PR-2024-001761 - MODIFICATION CONDITION OF APPROVAL NO. 6 - SUBDIVISION OF CERTAIN LOTS - 2954 EVERWOOD
Public hearing was held to consider Modification Condition of Approval No. 6 related to Vesting Tract Map 22291 to preclude further subdivision of certain lots within the map approved in 1987. One person spoke on the matter. The hearing was officially closed. 111-155
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill (1) determined that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) (General Rule) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and (2) approved Planning Case PR-2024-001761 (MISC) Modification of Conditions to modify Condition of Approval No. 6, subject to the recommended conditions of approval. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, and Mill voting aye, Councilmember Perry recused due to financial conflict of interest, and Councilmember Hemenway absent.
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 3:22 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Cervantes and Hemenway.
Councilmember Robillard gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding public records requests and the City's vendor list.
Maria Driver spoke regarding a drone show in lieu of a fireworks show for the Fourth of July. Patrick Maloney spoke about his feature in Riversider magazine. Rose Mayes spoke regarding the need for more affordable housing.
PRESENTATIONS
DAY OF INCLUSION
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to Riverside Museum Associates Multicultural Council representative, Aicheria Bell, designating December 17, 2025, as Day of Inclusion.
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. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmembers Cervantes and Hemenway absent.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The Mayor and City Council appointed Nancy Hernandez to Human Relations Commission Ward 6 seat, effective immediately.
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 CITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AND CHARITABLE AND
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The City Council (1) received, reviewed, and provided input on Committee recommendations for the City Sponsorship Program for the six-month period of January 1 - June 30, 2026; (2) approved City Sponsorship support in the form of monetary funding and/or in-kind contributions of $182,814.20 for charitable and community events, which are produced by local non-profit organizations; and (3) received and filed Table Sponsorship report for January 1 - June 30, 2025; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to make non-substantive changes to the recommendations.
ESTABLISH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ENTITY - NEW MARKETS TAX CREDITS - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved a Resolution establishing a Community Development Entity as defined by federal code necessary for completion of an application for federal New Markets Tax Credits in the CY 2026-27 timeframe; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, making minor corrections as necessary.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24334 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Establishment of a Community Development Entity and Submission of an Application to the Federal New Markets Tax Credits Program Administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund and Authorizing the Execution of all Required Documents by the City Manager of Designee, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
The City Council received the Annual Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25 to fulfill the annual reporting requirements of Senate Bill 165.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Collection Bureau of America, Ltd., to extend the contract for two additional years; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Collection Bureau of America, Ltd, including the ability to make minor, non-substantive changes. 111-157
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2386 - RETENTION OF INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the Professional Services Agreements with the following investigative companies: Nevins Professional Investigations; Norman A. Traub & Associates, LLC., Leal Trejo, JL Group, LLC., Boucher Law, PC, for the retention of investigative services for a three year term through June 30, 2028, in the annual amount of $200,000 each and two 1-year options for renewal for a total combined contract amount of $1,000,000 each if all options are exercised; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute optional term extensions to the agreement, provided that the annual amounts are included in the subsequent approved budgets.
AGREEMENT - VOLUNTARY GROUP LEGAL INSURANCE SERVICES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES The City Council approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Group Legal Insurance for Employees with Legal Access Plans, Inc., through December 31, 2028, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms.
YOUTH SERVICE CORPS GRANT APPLICATION - SUPPLEMENTAL APPRORIATION The City Council authorized the (1) City of Riverside to apply for $1,500,471 in Round 3 grant funding to continue the currently operating City of Riverside Youth Service Corps program in partnership with the State of California/California Volunteers; (2) City Manager or designee to execute any and all application and contract documents associated with Youth Service Corps Round 3 funding, making minor corrections as necessary; and (3) Chief Financial Officer or designee to record a $1,500,471 increase in revenues and an appropriate equal amount in expenditures in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Round 3 Youth Service Corps Program revenue and expenditure accounts.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the updated salary schedules and retroactive salary schedules from 2019 through 2025 for impacted Unrepresented classifications to comply with CaPERS salary reporting requirements per California Code of Regulations Section 570.5; 2) approved bargaining group changes to impacted Unrepresented classifications; (3) approved changes to the Fire Chief benefits to allow continued participation in the Fire Union retirement medical trust fund; and (4) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefit and Salary Plan to update salary schedules retroactively and prospectively for impacted Unrepresented classifications to comply 111-158
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with CaPERS salary reporting requirements per California Code of Regulations Section 570.5 and approved changes to Unrepresented classifications' bargaining group and approved changes to the Fire Chief benefits to allow continued participation in the Fire Union refirement medical trust fund.
Whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24335 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to Retroactively Approve Updated Salary Schedules From 2019 Through 2025 tor Impacted Unrepresented Classifications to Comply with CaPERS Salary Reporting Requirements per California Code of Regulations Section 570.5; Approve Changes to Unrepresented Classifications' Bargaining Group; and Approve Changes to the Fire Chief Benefits to Continue Participation in the Fire Union Retirement Medical Trust Fund, was presented and adopted.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted the Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan Job Code Table to reflect the 2026 State mandated increase to the minimum wage effective January 1, 2026.
Whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24336 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to Reflect the 2026 State Mandated Increase to the Minimum wage and Salary adjustments to Additional Temporary Job Classifications to Maintain Minimum Wage Increase Differentials, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - YOUTH SPORTS OFFICIALS AND SCOREKEEPERS The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to Agreement for the Youth Sports Officials and Scorekeepers with Danny Fuller DBA Sports Innovators, for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, in the amount of $33,950, and authorize a final one-year extension, subject to mutual agreement on compensation and availability of funds in the subsequent approved budget; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Agreement for the Youth Sports Officials and Scorekeepers, with Danny Fuller DBA Sports Innovators and negotiate and execute the final one-year extension, provided funding is available and included in the approved budget.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2466 AGREEMENT - SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the Service Agreement with Service First, Santa Ana, for Annual Swimming Pool Maintenance Services, in the amount of $504,560, for the term of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, with the option to extend for one additional three-year term, plus an additional $40,000 per year to cover additional repairs and maintenance on pool heaters and equipment, for a total contract amount of $584,560 for the initial term; (2) authorized 10 percent change order authority on the base contract price in the amount of $50,456 for the initial contract term; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute optional term extensions to the agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes, provided that the annual amounts are included in the subsequent approved budgets. Councilmember Cervantes recused herself citing financial conflict.
AGREEMENT ADDENDUM - FOURTH OF JULY PYROTECHNIC SHOW - MOUNT RUBIDOUX The City Council (1) approved Addendum One to Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., Rialto, to extend the agreement terms to July 5, 2026, for the show on July 4, 2026, in the amount of $96,200, with a 10 percent change order authority; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Addendum One to the Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., in the amount of $96,200, with a 10 percent change order authority, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT ADDENDUM - FOURTH OF JULY PYROTECHNIC SHOW - LA SIERRA PARK The City Council (1) approved Addendum Two to Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., Rialto, to extend the agreement terms to July 6, 2026, with the show confirmed for July 4, 2026, in the amount of $37,500, with a 10 percent change order authority; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Addendum Two to the Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc, for $37,500, with a 10 percent change order, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT - REIMBURSEMENT OF PERSONNEL,
VEHICLES, AND OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) authorized the acceptance of additional funding from Riverside County Probation Department in the amount of $150,416.67 for vehicles and operation and maintenance expenditures related to Public Safety Realignment for the total amount of $547,416.67 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $150,416.67 and 111-160
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appropriate an equal amount of expenditures in the General Fund, Special Operations revenue and expenditure accounts related to Public Safety Realignment; and (3) authorized the Chief of Police to execute all documents necessary reimbursement of personnel, vehicles, and operation and maintenance costs related to Public Safety Realignment, for reimbursement for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.
AWARD BID 8204 - INSTALLATION OF ABOVEGROUND FUEL TANK - POLICE AVIATION - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 7020 CENTRAL
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8204 for installation of an Aboveground Fuel Storage Tank at Police Aviation, located at 7020 Central Avenue at the Riverside Municipal Airport, to RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., Wrightwood, in the total amount of $717,999; (2) authorized 20 percent construction contingency in the amount of $143,600 for unforeseen conditions; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a construction contract with RE Chaffee Construction, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - WATER CONSERVATION FUNDING FOR RESIDENTIAL,
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND INSTITUTIONAL PROGRAMS
The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to Agreement C06-207 Fiscal Year 2025-2035 Western Municipal Water District Water Conservation Funding Agreement between Western Municipal Water District and Riverside Public Utilities for a term through June 30, 2035; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Agreement C06-207 Western Municipal Water District Water Conservation Funding Agreement between Western Municipal Water District and Riverside Public Utilities for a term through June 30, 2035, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION - PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION - PALMYRITA
PER- AND POLYFLUOROALKYL SUBSTANCES (PFAS) WATER TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT -
RESOLUTIONS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) authorized application to the State Water Resources Control Board for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan and Emerging Contaminants Grant or Principal Forgiveness Program funding for the Riverside Public Utilities Department's Palmyrita (PFAS) Water Treatment Plant Project; (2) approved the Resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to file a financial assistance application for the Financial Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the construction of the Riverside Public Utilities Department's Palmyrita (PFAS) Water Treatment Plant Project; 111-161
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(3) approved the Resolution authorizing the advance of funds for construction of the Riverside Public Utilities Department's Palmyrita (PFAS) Water Treatment Plant Project subject to later reimbursement of City expenditures by the State Water Resources Control Board; (4) authorized the City to receive fifty percent of the Riverside Public Utilities Department's Palmyrita (PFAS) Water Treatment Plant project costs up to $25 million from the Emerging Contaminants Grant or Principal Forgiveness Program for the Riverside Public Utilities Department's Palmyrita (PFAS) Water Treatment Plant upon the grant and/or principal forgiveness award; (5) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount awarded of the Emerging Contaminant Grant or Principal Forgiveness Program award in the Water Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Emerging Contaminant - Palmyrita (PFAS) Construction Project revenue and expenditure accounts; (6) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary documents for the application to the loan and grant and/or principal forgiveness funding program including application materials, contracts, extensions, and other necessary documents related to the application of the loan and application and acceptance of the grant and/or principal forgiveness funding, including making minor and non-substantive changes, corrections, and amendments, as needed; and (7) recommended staff return to the Board of Public Utilities to provide an update on the State Water Resources Control Board for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan application and application and acceptance of the Emerging Contaminants Grant and/or Principal Forgiveness Program funding.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24337 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the City Manager to File a Financial Assistance Application for a Financial Agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board for the Planning, Desing, and Construction of the Palmyrita PFAS Water Treatment Plant Project, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24338 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Advance of Funds for Construction of the Palmyrita (PFAS) Water Treatment Plant Project Subject to Later Reimbursement of City Expenditures by the State Water Resources Control Board, was presented and adopted.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2478 AGREEMENT - VICTORIA AVENUE CITRUS GROVE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved a Landscape Maintenance Agreement for Victoria Avenue Citrus Grove Maintenance Services with Ag Integrated Pest Management, LLC., Riverside, in the amount of $346,923.68 for services through June 30, 2030, with the option for three additional one-year extensions; (2) authorized 25 percent change order authority of $86,730.92, for a total contract amount of $433,654.60, for the five-year term through June 30, 2030, 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 Ag Integrated Pest Management, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION GRANT APPLICATIONS - PLANNING AND PROJECT
DEVELOPMENT PHASE OF SPRUCE STREET GRADE SEPARATION - BURLINGTON NORTHERN
SANTA FE RAILROAD
The City Council authorized the Public Works Department to prepare and submit up to three grant applications to the Federal Railroad Administration in the amount of $2 million for the Project Planning and Project Development Phase of the Spruce Street Grade Separation at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2456 - CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND
REHABILITATION SERVICES AT THE RIVERSIDE REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT,
AND TEQUESQUITE LANDFILL - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution, waiving the formal competitive procurement requirements of Section 1109 of the City Charter for the bidding and award of Public Works construction projects under $500,000 under the Master Agreement for Construction, Maintenance, Repair, and Rehabilitation Services at the Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and the Tequesquite Landfill and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to award such construction projects; (2) awarded Request for Qualifications 2456 for construction, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation services at the Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and the Tequesquite Landfill on an as-needed basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for construction listed in the staff report; (3) approved seven Master Agreements for construction, maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation services at the Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and the Tequesquite Landfill on an as-needed basis, in an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000 per Contractor for a term of five years ending June 30, 2030; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Master Agreement for construction, 111-163
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maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation services at the Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and the Tequesquite Landfill on an as-needed basis, with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for construction as noted in the staff report including making non-substantive changes, excluding project-specific Supplemental Agreements, adding qualified contractors to the contractor panel and executing the Master Agreement(s) in substantially the same form as reflected in the report, with subsequent reports to the City Council from time to time on the addition or deletion of panel members.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24339 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, 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 a Qualified Panel of Contractors to Supplement Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant, and the Tequesquite Landfill Construction Projects up to $500,000 on as as-Needed Basis, was presented and adopted.
AWARD BID 8121 - TEQUESQUITE LANDFILL BLOWERS REHABILITATION PROJECT The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8121 for the construction of the Tequesquite Landfill Blowers Rehabilitation Project to J.R. Filanc Construction, Escondido, in the amount of $925,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with J.R. Filanc Construction, including making minor non-substantial changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICE PLAN FOR
SIX TURBO BLOWERS
The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with APGN Inc., aba APG-Neuros, Blainville, Canada, for asset management and maintenance service plan for six turbo blowers in the amount of $452,655 increasing the not to exceed contract amount to $801,905 and extending the term through June 30, 2030; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Service Agreement with APGN Inc., doing business as APG-Neuros, including making any minor non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - RESTATED LEASE AND ENERGY SERVICES - REGIONAL WATER
QUALITY CONTROL PLANT
The City Council (1) approved the Amended and Restated Lease and Energy Services Agreement with Riverside Bioenergy Facility, LLC., a Delaware LLC., for the Riverside 111-164
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Bioenergy Facility at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant, for a term ending twenty years from the Commercial Operation Date as defined in the Amended Lease, with the option for two additional five-year extensions, concluding the Feasibility Period; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amended and Restated Lease and Energy Services Agreement and including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any necessary amendments or extensions consistent with the terms of the Amended Lease, including exercising the option to extend for up to two additional five-year terms.
AWARD BID 8211 - FAIRMOUNT PARK STORM DRAIN - DEXTER TO BOWLING GREEN DRIVES - PHASE I
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8211 for Fairmount Park Storm Drain from Dexter to Bowling Green Drives, Phase I to Vortex Services, LLC., Houston, Texas, in the amount of $556,200; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract with Vortex Services, LLC., including making minor non-substantial changes.
FINAL PARCEL MAP 37607 - VAN BUREN BOULEVARD AND STATE ROUTE 91 - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Parcel Map No. 37607.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24340 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Accepting the Final Map of Parcel Map No. 37607, was presented and adopted.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2198 AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - SCOPE OF SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the RFP 2198 Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc., for the Citywide Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Fees, Bank & Exchanges Program, to amend the scope of services and extend the term through January 23, 2028; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn & Associates, including amendments and extensions and making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
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PUBLIC HEARING
CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT ANNUAL REVIEW
Public hearing was held to perform the annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for its Effectiveness and to consider revisions recommended by the City Council Governmental Processes Committee. Four people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) approve the Governmental Processes Committee recommended revisions to the Code of Ethics and Conduct; (2) refer Riverside Municipal Code 2.78.050 and .060 to address digital communications and refer those back to the Board of Ethics and the Governmental Processes Committee for further review and consideration; and (3) direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for introduction and adoption reflecting the revisions as outlined in Exhibit A of the staff report. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Cervantes and Hemenway absent.
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 items for future consideration requested.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
All
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk
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