City Council
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
Councilmembers:
Philip Falcone
Clarissa Cervantes
Steven Robillard
Chuck Conder
Sean H. Mill
Jim Perry
Steve Hemenway
Agenda
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
1:00 PM
Publication Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026City Council Agenda
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PLEASE NOTE The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Councilmember Hemenway
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 1 To comment on Closed Sessions, Consent Calendar, and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference .
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February 3, 2026City Council Agenda
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meetings:
Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
Finance Committee at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
COMMUNICATIONS
3 City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation)
4 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 5-11
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
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City Council
5 Councilmembers Conder and Mill recommend City Council authorize the Mayor and City Council to transmit formal letter opposing parole for Joseph L. Neale Jr ., to California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Board of Parole Hearings regarding upcoming parole suitability hearing on September 1, 2026 (All Wards) Report
Parole Opposition Letter
Attachments:
Housing and Human Services
6 Approve Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Subrecipient Agreement with Public Works Department for $ 3,530,352 grant to support Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (STI) Transit-Related Amenities (TRA) as part of Entrada Affordable Housing Project - 1701 Seventh Street (Ward 2) Report
Subrecipient Agreement
Request to HCD for Solar Walkway Scope Revision
SGC Letter of Approval for Scope Change
Attachments:
Human Resources
7 Approve Agreement from Request for Proposal 2485 with DBS Administrators, Inc ., doing business as The Advantage Group to provide COBRA and retiree billing administration services to COBRA participants and City of Riverside retirees for contract term effective January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, with two additional one-year extensions, not to exceed five years (All Wards) Report
Agreement
RFP No 2485 Award Recommendation
Attachments:
8 Adopt proposed revisions to City ’s personnel policies contained in Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Policy I -17 Appointment and Selection of City Attorney Classifications and Salary Placement, Policy V -11 Section 125 Cafeteria Plan, and Policy V-5 Leave of Absence Military (All Wards) Report
Policy I-17
Policy V-11
Policy V-5
Attachments:
Fire
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9 Approve Agreement from Request for Proposal 2506 with Tetra Tech, Pasadena, to provide Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) workshops to small businesses and non-profits to be completed by May 31, 2026, for $ 105,000 through Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant Fiscal Year 2023 - Approve change order of $25,340.00 for optional additional year through Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant Fiscal Year 2024 to be completed by end of May 2027 (All Wards) Report
RFP No 2506 Award Recommendation
Agreement
Attachments:
Public Works
10 Introduce an Ordinance amending Section 10.76.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code designating the Prima Facie Speed Limits for streets and portions thereof in accordance with the provisions of Sections 10.20.020 and 10.20.030 to establish 25 MPH speed limits on both First Street from Orange Street to Main Street, and Victoria Avenue frontage road from Laramie Road to Arlington Avenue frontage road (Wards 1 and 3)
Report
Ordinance
First Street - Site Map
First Street - Aerial Map
Victoria Ave Frontage Rd - Site Map
Victoria Ave Frontage Rd - Aerial Map
TB Minutes - 12.3.25
Presentation
Attachments:
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11 Award Bid 8148 to Sol Construction, Inc ., Riverside, for $ 911,907.50 from Gas Tax Fund and Measure A Fund for construction of at -grade rail crossing street improvements for Palm and Brockton Avenues (Ward 3)
Report
Map
Bid Award Recommendation
Attachments:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR - Item # 12
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 12 Reject bid submitted by Roy Allen Slurry Seal, Inc ., Santa Fe Springs, as non-responsive - Award Bid 8167 to Union Pavement Services, Inc ., Jurupa Valley, for $ 1,949,270.65 from Measure Z Pavement Rehabilitation and Pedestrian Facilities Improvements Account for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Street Preservation including slurry seal and cape seal pavement preservation for approximately 11.6 miles of city streets along with necessary pavement rehabilitation and installation of new pavement markings at various locations throughout City (Public Works) ( All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Location Map
Street Preservation List
Bid Award Recommendation
Presentation
Attachments:
CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 13-16
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case ReportAttachments:
14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - one case
ReportAttachments:
15 Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a), for consultation with Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Chief of Police, or his respective deputy, and George Khalil, Chief Innovation Officer regarding threat to public services or facilities
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ReportAttachments:
16 Pursuant to Government Code §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
ReportAttachments:
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3 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING - Item # 17
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 17 Case PR -2021-001114 - Approve proposal by Hugo Lepe of Century Heritage Builders, Inc ., to consider General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, and Design Review to facilitate 117-unit multi -family residential development on 4.54 acres - Determine project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings set forth in the case record and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Sections 15074 and 21081.6 - Adopt a Resolution amend the Land Use Designation of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to 2.72 acres of the project site identified Assessor's Parcel Numbers 143-040-010 and 143-040-011, from MDR – Medium Density Residential to HDR – High Density Residential - Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter
19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Rezoning approximately 2.72 acres of property identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 143-040-010 and 143-040-011, from the R -1-7000 Single Family Residential Zone to R -3-1500 - Multiple Family Residential Zone - Waive further reading - 4663 and 4705 Hedrick Avenue and 4618 Jones Avenue (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 6) ( 10-minute presentation)
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Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Attachment 3a - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Attachment 3b - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Attachment 3c - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Attachment 3d - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Attachment 3e - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Attachment 3f - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Attachment 3g - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Project Plans_Part1 Attachment 3h - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Project Plans_Part2 Attachment 3i - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Project Plans_Part3 Attachment 3j - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Project Plans_Part4 Attachment 3k - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Project Plans_Part5 Attachment 3l - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Project Plans_Part6 Attachment 3m - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Project Plans_Part7 Attachment 3n - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Project Plans_Part8 Attachment 3o - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Project Plans_Part9 Attachment 3p- CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix A AQ GHG Report Attachment 3q - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix B Bio Resource Assessment Attachment 3r - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix C Cultural Resources Report Attachment 3s - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix D Project WQMP_Part1 Attachment 3t - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix D Project WQMP_Part2 Attachment 3u - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix D Project WQMP_Part3 Attachment 3v - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix D Project WQMP_Part4 Attachment 3w - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix D Project WQMP_Part5 Attachment 3x - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix G Tribal Consultation_Part1 Attachment 3y - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix G Tribal Consultation_Part2 Attachment 3z - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix E Noise and Vibration Technical Report Attachment 3za - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 Appendix F Traffic Analysis Attachment 3zb - CPC Staff Report, Findings, Conditions, Exhibits 12-18-25 ISMND_Mikasa Attachment 4 - Revised Recommended Conditions 12-18-25
Attachment 5 - CPC Draft Minutes 12-18-2025
Attachment 6 - Presentation
Attachments:
COMMUNICATIONS
18 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
19 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of
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the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
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