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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.
Councilmember Cervantes entered the meeting at 3:10 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Greg Stoever spoke regarding trash pick-up and timely service. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding Riverside County Department of Public Social Services cash assistance program for immigration and a City vendor list. Janice Rooths, Claire Jefferson Gilpa and Ash Davis spoke regarding the reconsideration of accepting the Homekey+ grant funding from the State. Rich Gardner spoke regarding the State of the City, Code Enforcement implementation of cameras to identify homeless encampments, and National Disabilities Month proclamation. Justin and Michelle Ocampo spoke regarding homelessness and Haven Care Solutions. Kevin Dawson spoke regarding the City Council Rules and Order of Procedures.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) downtown clean-up and Bordwell Park Advisory meeting. Councilmember Cervantes thanked speakers at Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting, spoke regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) presence in the City, Martin Luther King walk, Lunar Festival, and the Riverside Housing Development Corporation funding extension for the Quality Inn Homekey+ grant. Councilmember Robillard reported on a recent Fire Prevention walk in the Tequesquite Arroyo, Year in Review video, and Community Conversations meeting in Ward 3. Councilmember Conder reported on the ribbon cutting for Crest Cottages, La Sierra University Industrial Real Estate Forum, ribbon cutting for Thunder Sky Park, and thanked Field Director Frank Arreola for covering Ward 4 while he was out of town. Councilmember Mill reported on the Riverside Clergy Association Martin Luther King (MLK) Celebration, Inside Arlington with the Riverside Chamber of Commerce meeting, League of California Cities Public Safety Committee meeting in Sacramento, Casa Blanca 100th Day of School including a time capsule, Sevita Health special needs community tour of City Hall, and a community Town Hall meeting at Arlington Library. Councilmember Perry reported on homelessness issues 111-189
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within the City on the Magnolia Corridor. Councilmember Hemenway thanked City staff for the Community Wildlife Preparedness meeting and reported on an upcoming tree planting event at Rutland Park. Mayor Lock Dawson congratulated Community and Economic Development Deputy Director Miranda Evans on achieving the California Economic Development certification.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Council received an update on Federal immigration enforcement activity.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE Councilmembers Conder and Mill recused themselves from the Closed Session item regarding Phaedra Norton vs. City of Riverside.
PRESENTATION
2025 RECYCLING CHAMPIONS - ATHENS SERVCES
The City Council received a presentation on Athens Services 2025 Recycling Champions.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
STATEWIDE DIRECT PRIMARY ELECTION - LOCAL REVENUE MEASURE OPTIONS - BALLOT
DEADLINES
Following discussion, and without no formal action the City Council (1) received and order filed the report of potential local revenue measure for possible placement on the ballot; (2) provided direction on which option(s) staff should further evaluate; and (3) directed staff to return on February 24, 2026, with a detailed report, fiscal impact analysis, stakeholder/outreach plan, and if applicable proposed ballot language and the required resolutions/ordinances for Council consideration. One person spoke on the matter.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:34 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Phaedra Norton vs. City of Riverside, Superior Court Case No. CVRI2500992; (2) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Eleni-Evangeline Psaras Piri v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior 111-190
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Court Case No. CVRI2506154; (3) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Cesar Perez v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2501906; (4) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Anthony Wayne Lomas v. City of Riverside, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:25-cv-00261 KK; (5) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riverside All of us or None, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-01536 SPG (SP) Claim No: 23-09-15; (6) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (7) §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; (8) §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; (9) §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 (10) §54957 for recruitment/appointment of City Attorney by City Council.
The Mayor Pro Tem and City Council reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Robillard presiding and all Councilmembers present and Mayor Lock Dawson absent.
Councilmember Perry gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Eric Bishop spoke regarding the President of Riverside Community College (RCC). Cindy Mendoza-Collins, Anthony Rivera, Cynthia Gutierrez and Paul Chavez spoke regarding a 12-month traffic circulation pilot project to prohibit left turns on Madison Street. Luke Lopez, Drew Ward, Christine and Tim Martin, Austin Blackwell, Dan Hoxworth, Chani Beeman, Nancy Jimemez, Elizabeth Ayala, Janice Rooths, Andrew Larratt-Smith, I'cha Pacheco, Barry Dawes, Connie Ransom, John Santoyo, Ernesto Rangel, Maribel Nunez, Becky Whatley, Ash Davis, Mark Elliott, Joe LaQue, Luis Hernandez, Keith Nelson, Annia Ramira, Jamile Lilley, Tennile Ricci, and one caller appealed to City Council to reconsider accepting the Homekey+ funding from the State. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding 111-191
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events throughout the City. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding Childtime Childcare and the City's Vendor list. Malissa McKeith spoke regarding the City Council Rules and Order of Procedure amendment and reconsider accepting the Homekey+ funding from the State.
Jan Larratt Smith spoke regarding the Good Neighbor policy.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - LEARNING INSTITUTE FOR FLIGHT TECHNOLOGY (LIFT)
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside and Riverside Unified School District, Riverside City College, California Baptist University, University of California, Riverside, and Alvord Unified School District to explore partnership opportunities to establish the Learning Institute for Flight Technology (LIFT) through June 30, 2029; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside Unified School District, Riverside City College, California Baptist University, University of California, Riverside, and Alvord Unified School District including making minor and non-substantive changes. Two people spoke on matters. The motion carried unanimously.
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 except the items relating to eligibility for service on City Boards and Commissions for individuals involved in active litigation against the City and implementation of temporary twelve-month traffic circulation pilot project to prohibit through and left-turn movements at eastbound and westbound approaches at intersections of Madison and Emerald Streets and Madison Street and Freda Avenue pulled for separate discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed (a) Nicole Rand to the Commission on Disabilities Ward 3 seat for a term through March 1, 2029; (b) Anna Gaissert to the Museum of Riverside Board Ward 4 seat for a term through March 1, 2028; and (c) Jennifer Beltran to the Commission on Disabilities Citywide seat for a term beginning March 1, 2026, through March 1, 2030; and (2) filed resignations of (a) Adele Ann Eberwein from the Commission of the Deaf Ward 7 seat; (b) Julian Turner from the Human Relations Commission Ward 3 seat; (c) Jane DuBois from the Commission on Aging Ward 1 seat; 111-192
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and (d) Tracy Barlogio from the Park and Recreation Commission Citywide seat, effective immediately.
CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend revisions to Riverside Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 2.78 - Code of Ethics and Conduct.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7753 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 2.78 Regarding Code of Ethics and Conduct, was presented and adopted.
MINUTES
The minutes for meetings January 6 and 13, 2026, were approved as presented.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATION
The City Council directed staff to cancel the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, due to the General Municipal Election occurring on the same date.
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - CONSULTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - 6951 FLIGHT The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Master Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc.., to increase the compensation in the amount of $500,000, not-to-exceed $1,000,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Master Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
RENAMING - RIVERSIDE AIRPORT - RESOLUTION
The City Council approved the renaming of Riverside Municipal Airport to Riverside Airport.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24347 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Name Change of the Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) to the Riverside Airport (KRAL), was presented and adopted.
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GREEN BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS AWARD GRANT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of a $250,000 grant award from Thrive Inland SoCal Catalyst Funding to support implementation of the Green Business Attraction and Incentive Program; (2) authorized a supplemental appropriation, upon receipt of the grant award, in the amount of $250,000, or the actual award amount, in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Green Business Attraction and Incentive Program revenue and expenditure accounts to be established by the Finance Department; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to accept, receive, and administer the grant funds, including making minor and non- substantive changes consistent with the intent of the award.
CASE PC-2025-01067 (VC-S) - SUMMARY STREET/ALLEY VACATION - WHITTIER PLACE -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) determined that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) Common Sense of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the project will have a significant effect on the environment; (2) approved Planning Case PC-2025- 01067 (VC-S) for the Summary Street/Alley Vacation of a 10,895 square feet of Whittier Place, subject to the recommended conditions of approval; (3) adopted the resolution vacating the exiting unimproved alley pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute quitclaim deeds associated with the summary street vacation as necessary.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24349 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Providing for the Summary Street/Alley Vacation of Whittier Place Case No. PR-2025-01067 for an Approximately 10,895-Square-Foot Excess Right-of-Way Street, Located on the West Side of Market Street, Between University Avenue and Hidalgo Place, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 - SELF-INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS FINANCIAL OVERVIEW The City Council approved the annual financial review of the City's Self-Insurance Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2499 AGREEMENT - CONSTRUCTION MANAGER MULTI-PRIME
SERVICES - POLICE HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
The City Council (1) approved the Professional Services Agreement for Construction Manager Multi-Prime Services for the Downtown Police Headquarters Project from Request for Proposal 2499 with Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc., Riverside, in the amount of $1,672,505; (2) approved 15 percent contingency in the amount of $250,876 for unforeseen conditions or service changes; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement and any associated documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
EMERGENCY ROOF REPLACEMENT - 2801-2880 HULEN PLACE - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a resolution waiving the formal bidding requirements and declaring the roof replacement at 2801 and 2880 Hulen Place an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health and property, in accordance with City Charter section 1109; (2) approved an Agreement for Construction in the amount of $386,620 with R&R Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc., for the November 26, 2024, emergency roof replacement at 2801 and 2880 Hulen Place; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract with R&R Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24350 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, (1) Declaring that the Roof Repair at 2880 and 2801 Hulen Place was of Urgent Necessity for the Preservation of Life, Health, and Property Pursuant to Charter Section 1109; and (2) Authorizing Emergency Purchase Order 253543 in the Amount of $386,620 for Emergency Roof Replacement at 2801 and 2880 Hulen Place From R&R Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc., Subject to their Consent to City's Terms and Conditions, was presented and adopted.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved revisions to the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect salary adjustment to the existing Utilities Principal Programs and Services Representative classification; (2) approved the creation of the classification and salary range for Payroll Coordinator; (3) approved the bargaining unit reassignment for the Geographics Information Systems Analyst Trainee classification; (4) approved the deletion of non-utilized classifications; (5) approved the reinstatement of the Utilities Electric Field Helper classification and salary range; (6) approved the Salary Schedule effective January 30, 2026; and (7) adopted the resolution amending the Master Fringe 111-195
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Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the salary adjustments to the existing Utilities Principal Programs and Services Representative classification; the creation of the Payroll Coordinator classification and salary range; bargaining unit reassignment Geographic Information Systems Analyst Trainee classification; deletion of non-utilized classifications; and reinstatement of the Utilities Electric Field Helper classification, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24351 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 to Amend Parts III And IV the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to Approve the Salary Adjustment to the Existing Utilities Principal Programs and Services Representative Classification; Creation of the Classification and Salary Range for Payroll Coordinator; Bargaining Unit Reassignment for the Geographic Information Systems Analyst Trainee; Deletion of Non-Utilized Classifications; and Reinstatement of the Utilities Electric Field Helper Classification and Salary Range, was presented and adopted.
PURCHASE OF HYPERCONVERGED INFRASTRUCTURE (HCI) SOLUTIONS The City Council (1) approved the purchase of Hyperconverged Infrastructure HCI solutions utilizing Nutanix technology from Impex Technologies, Inc., through the NASPO contract AR2472 in the amount of $1,248,340.50 plus a contingency of ten percent in the amount of $124,834.05 for a total amount of $1,373,174.55; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement, including making minor non- substantive changes.
PRESERVATION - HARADA HOUSE - RESOLUTION
The City Council approved a resolution regarding the long-term care of the National Historic Landmark Harada House, satisfying a federal requirement of a federal grant awarded by the National Park Service to support the rehabilitation of Harada House and authorizes the City Manager or designee to sign all necessary documents.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24352 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, to Preserve the Harada House in Accordance with the Requirements of the Save America's Treasures Grant, was presented and adopted.
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AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - SCOPE OF WORK - RIVERSIDE CONNECT The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Software as a Service Master Agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc., to amend the scope of work to include additional services and increase compensation in the amount of not-to-exceed $111,396.40, for notification add-on for a term of three years and up to an additional $10,000 for optional training as needed, per annum; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Software as a Service Master Agreement with Ecolane USA, Inc., including making minor and nonsubstantive changes and including the annual renewals as set forth in the agreement.
INCREASE - SHARING HOUSEHOLDS ASSIST RIVERSIDE'S ENERGY (SHARE) PROGRAM The City Council (1) approved increasing to the (SHARE) deposit/urgent notice assistance from $150 to $250, effective from the end of the State of California's COVID-19 Emergency on February 28, 2023; and (2) approved continuing the (SHARE) monthly assistance increases in alignment with planned water and electric rate increases through 2028.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2498 AGREEMENT - PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES - MISSION SQUARE OFFICE BUILDING - 3750 UNIVERSITY
The City Council (1) approved a Property Management Agreement from Request for Proposal 2498 for Property Management Services for the Mission Square Office Building at 3750 University Avenue with G&E Real Estate Management Services, Inc., dba Newmark (Newmark), Irvine, for approximately $958,300 over the five-year term, with one optional five-year extension; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Property Management Agreement and any other documents necessary to effectuate the services described in the staff report as well as the ability to make minor non-substantive changes in accordance with all purchasing policies.
MASTER PARKING SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - ESTABLISH TIMED PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE - MONROE/SHELBY - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a resolution to establish a "No Parking between the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. daily, with Preferential Permit Parking for residents" zone on both sides of Ouida Drive from Monroe Street to Shelby Drive.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24353 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 22451 Known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to Establish a Timed Preferential Parking Zone on Ouida Drive, was presented and adopted.
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SPEED HUMPS - FIRST/MAIN/MULBERRY
The City Council approved the proposed speed humps on First Street between Mulberry Street and Main Street in support of the Transportation Board's recommendations.
GRANT APPLICATION - UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION COMMERCE -
PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM - HIGH-
SPEED TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEM -
UNIVERSITY/CENTRAL AVENUES
The City Council authorize the Public Works Department to submit a funding application for the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Program offered by the United States Department of Transportation Commerce in an amount up to $1,500,000 for the Innovation Corridor Transportation Connectivity Project that will install high-speed traffic signal communications intelligent infrastructure systems along the University Avenue and Central Avenue corridors which represent a critical investment in economic development, and establishes the baseline for future advancements in transportation technology.
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT - RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY - INSTALLATION OF NEW HIGH-
INTENSITY ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK) - THIRD/ANDERSON
The City Council (1) approved the proposed agreement with Riverside Transit Agency for reimbursement of actual construction costs associated with the installation of a new high-intensity activated crosswalk (HAWK) at the intersection of Third Street and Anderson Avenue in the estimated amount of $315,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Reimbursement Agreement with Riverside Transit Agency, including minor non-substantial changes, subject to availability of budgeted funds.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
REVISIONS TO RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORDER OF BUSINESS - CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to adopt the resolution repealing Resolution No. 24318 and revising the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business to establish an eligibility requirement for service on City Boards and Commissions for individuals involved in active litigation against the City. No one spoke on the matter. The motion caried with Councilmembers Falcone, Robillard, Conder, Mill, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Cervantes voting noe.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24348 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing Rules of Procedure and Order of Business for the City Council of the City of Riverside and Related Functions and Activities and Rescinding all Prior Actions Taken Thereto, and Repealing Resolution No. 24318, was presented and adopted
IMPLEMENTATION OF TEMPORARY TWELVE-MONTH TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PILOT PROJECT - MADISON/ EMERALD - MADISON/FREDA - CONTINUED
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Conder to continue the temporary twelve-month traffic circulation pilot project to prohibit through and left-turn movements at the eastbound and westbound approaches at the intersections of Madison Street and Emerald Street and Madison Street and Freda Avenue to address community concerns to a future City Council meeting date for further consideration. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
CASE PR-2023-001523 - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS - TITLE 19 - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCED
Public Hearing was called to consider amendments to numerous sections of Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Zoning including but not limited to Articles V Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions, VII Specific Land Use Provisions, and X Definitions related to City's industrial development standards. Eight people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) determine that Planning Case PR-2023-001523 Zoning Text Amendment is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) General Rule, as it can be seen with certainty that approval of the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and not subject to CEQA to the extent it implements changes in state law and thus not a discretionary approval, pursuant to Section 15002(i); (2) approve Planning Case PR-2023-001523 Zoning Text Amendment based on the findings summarized in the Planning Commission Staff Report; (3) introduce and subsequently adopt an Ordinance amending Title 19 Zoning of the Riverside Municipal Code; and (4) review the process in one year. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Perry and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Conder, Robillard, and Mill voting noe.
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Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Numerous Sections of Title 19 the Riverside Municipal Code : Regarding Zoning", was presented and introduced.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
City Attorney Rebecca Reimbold-McKee announced there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
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 9:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
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