CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026, 12:00 P.M.
CITY OF
RIVERSIDE MAYOR'S CEREMONIAL ROOM
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
City of Arts & Innovation 3900 MAIN STREET
PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: None
City Team business and work luncheon in the Mayor's Ceremonial Room.
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Erin Conlisk and Chris Lovekin spoke regarding the University Terrace Project. Luke Lopez, Joe LaCroix, Patricia Verwiel, Alec Sandoval, and Adam Wedeking spoke regarding the Quality Inn Project. Denisa Stadelbacher spoke regarding the Project Homekey grant.
Rachel Williams spoke regarding the reconsideration of grant for unhoused. Connie Ransom spoke regarding homeless support. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding a vendor payment list. Herald Wesson, Robert Earl Bogan, Sammie Burgess, Urban Cross, Ruth Euijin Hwant, Maribel Nunez, Janice Rooths, Ernesto Rangel, Thomas Moore, Minella Monroy spoke regarding the Project Homekey grant. Alex Atilano Orozco, Becky Whatley, Anabel Nevarez, Dan Hoxworth, Veronica Garcia, Ash Davis, and Barry Dawes spoke regarding the Project Homekey Grant and Housing First Model.
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 2:09 p.m. pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d) (2) /56956.9(e) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding two cases.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 3:04 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
WORKSHOP
REVIEW CITYWIDE OPERATIONAL WORK PLAN (BOOK OF WORK)
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council conducted a workshop to review and discuss the proposed 2026 Book of Work including updates from the 2025 Workplan, and provided feedback and direction to staff, as appropriate. 111-207
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026, 12:00 P.M.
CITY OF
RIVERSIDE MAYOR'S CEREMONIAL ROOM
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
City of Arts & Innovation 3900 MAIN STREET
Councilmember Cervantes left the meeting at 5:17 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL IDEAS AND PRIORITIES BY WARD
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council listed the following as priorities for: (Ward 1) City website, capital improvements, fleet vehicle maintenance, public interpretation, signage and wayfinding, street sign maintenance, and guidelines for roadway bump outs; (Ward 3) formalize international relations process for foreign direct investment, partnership with schools for programming and training of automotive technology, and police enforcement training; (Ward 4) Airport tower and terminal replacement, Code Enforcement improvements, market the City to Fine Dining Restaurateurs, local vendor preference improvements, Fire expansion, Fire Station in Ward 4, bring back Every 15-Minute program, update Cityview, 311 Call Center system upgrade, bathroom upgrades and renovations for parks and facilities, review the usage of asphalt, and refuse price reductions; (Ward 5) Revitalization of Arlington Village and Magnolia Corridor, consider reassigning Public Safety and Engagement Team (PSET) to Code Enforcement or the Police Department, support Economic Development bringing more businesses to the City, identify a new location for Fire Station 10 preferably in Casa Blanca, prioritizing a communication pathway with Sherman Indian School, Labor Day parade and expo, more road improvements, identify locations for senior housing in Ward 5, Chicano Exhibit at Casa Blanca Library concept expanded in more City libraries, and review and update the Homeless Action Plan and the implementation of Senate Bill 43; (Ward 6) Expand homeless support along the Magnolia Corridor, establish a homeless impact plan ahead of the 2028 Olympics coming into Los Angeles, special meeting with Legislatures addressing homelessness and mental health, meeting with the County of Riverside regarding the amount of services adversely impacting the Magnolia Corridor, and the need for more investments on the west end of town; (Ward 7) Airport renovation plans to include attractions in Wards 6 and 7 such as Golf course and Hole Lake, 311 Call Center system update, public Wi-Fi and Citywide fiber, review the housing element addressing diversity of housing, Citywide Housing Map, Fire infrastructure and resource expansion, Capital Renewal Program, enhance Visit Riverside outreach, Hole Lake and La Sierra Senior Center upgrades, enhance use of drones, refuse can program, and list Office of Sustainability conferences and events on City website; and Office of the Mayor) revisit Housing Plan considering new legislation and prioritizing the housing needs, build out a program for foreign direct investment, and develop and promote more resources on telling our story.
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CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026, 12:00 P.M.
ITY O
RIVERSIDE MAYOR'S CEREMONIAL ROOM
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
City of Arts & Innovation 3900 MAIN STREET
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
OFTHE CITY COUNCIL - CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
There were no items for future consideration requested.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk
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