Riverside City Council
January 6, 2026

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City CouncilJanuary 6, 2026Ceremonial Street Renaming"Captain Tim Strack Parkway"Office of the MayorWard 1 Office RiversideCA.gov2
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson and Councilmember Philip Falcone have proposed the ceremonial naming of Lime Street, between 3rd Street and 14th Street, as “Captain Tim Strack Parkway” to honor the late Riverside Fire Captain Timothy Strack for his outstanding service and dedication to the City of Riverside.SUBJECT1 2 12/16/2025
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•Tim Strack served the City of Riverside Fire Department for 28 years.•President of the Riverside City Firefighters’ Association Local 1067. Captain Strack having served as the association’s president for 1/5thof the organization’s existence until his death in April 2023. •Captain Strack was the longest-serving and widely regarded as the most accomplished association president in the organization’s century-long existence.•Captain Strack was deeply involved in the community, exemplifying a lifelong commitment to public safety, civic engagement, and the wellbeing of Riverside residents.HISTORY RiversideCA.gov4
•Ceremonial street naming of Lime Street located between 3rdStreet and 14thStreet, to “Captain Tim Strack Parkway” in honor of the late Riverside Fire Captain Timothy Strack and authorize the drafting of an ordinance and the funding to replace street signs on this portion of Lime Street. 3 4
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A notice regarding the ceremonial naming of the portion of Lime Street to “Captain Tim Strack Parkway” was delivered by mail to interested stakeholders •surrounding property owners•Riverside Police Department•Riverside Sheriff’s Department•Riverside Downtown Partnership•Downtown Area Neighborhood Alliance•U.S. Postal ServiceAt the time of publication of this report all noticed parties were supportive and/or neutral to the naming.STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH RiversideCA.gov6
•At the time of publication of this report all noticed parties were supportive and/or neutral to the naming.•None of the surrounding properties would require a change of address under the ceremonial naming specification. •The ceremonial renaming does not denote actual designation as a parkway.STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH 5 6
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That the City Council:1. Approve the ceremonial street naming of Lime Street between 3rdStreet and 14thStreet, to “Captain Tim Strack Parkway” in honor of the late Riverside Fire Captain Timothy Strack2. Request the City Attorney to draft an ordinance; and direct the City Manager, or designee, to identify the funding source for the fabrication and installation of signage.RECOMMENDATIONS7