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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 1:05 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Kevin Bernadt spoke regarding accessibility for the hard of hearing community. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding the City's vendor list. Ruben Soto Greg spoke regarding sex crimes and his experience with the criminal justice system. Logan Tran, Sdin Koaljian, Nolan Kistler, Irvins Ayala, and Kristian Vazquez spoke regarding California Baptist University (CBU) Wrestling Program. Rich Gardner spoke regarding the ballot measure proposal discussion scheduled for the evening session of the City Council meeting and encouraged public participation. Caller and Janice Rooths spoke regarding Project Homekey+ Grant. Caller spoke regarding Project Homekey+ Grant, (CBU) Wrestling Program, female sporting events, ballot measure proposal, and City parking. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding ordinance amending the regular meeting schedule of the City Council.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on shuttering downtown businesses, Arts and Culture District award from Riverside Downtown Partnership, groundbreaking for Northside businesses and new housing, Bordwell Park Advisory Committee meeting, and Ward 1 office hours. Councilmember Cervantes congratulated Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts on recent Black History events, reported on a Homeless Forum, and workshops regarding legal observation trainings held in Wards 2 and 5. Councilmember Robillard reported on the California Baptist University (CBU) Wrestling Program, Community Conversations at Church on the Hill and upcoming event at Sandal's Church, Warfighting Innovation Summit in Palm Springs, attended event with the Consular General of Finland to discuss the defense sector, Riverside Police Department Promotion ceremony, Sweet Moments in Midtown, and Second Annual Aerospace Community Expo. Councilmember Conder reported on Community Wildfire preparedness and defensible space meeting, Black History Parade and Expo, March Field Air Museum event with former Astronaut Eileen Collins, Homeless Forum at Bourns Company, and thanked Frank Arreola for attending a 111-210
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civic leadership meeting at California Avenue Christian Fellowship Charter School on his behalf. Councilmember Mill reported on ribbon cuttings for new businesses in the Arlington area, Latino Network event, workshop on teaching residents about their constitutional rights, Riverside Clergy Association for Black History celebration, upcoming meeting with the Mayor of San Francisco for a homeless improvement tour and Reading Across America at Casa Blanca Elementary School. Councilmember Perry reported on the passing of Belinda Barragan of the Hope program. Councilmember Hemenway reported on the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) event at Rutland Park. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on a meeting with the California Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding opportunities to improve the City's approach on mental illness, California Air Resources Board (CARB) appointment confirmation, South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is hosting a technology showcase event featuring several Riverside businesses and congratulated Fortino Morales, IlI, for his acceptance in the California Climate Leaders Fellowship.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
City Councill received an update on Federal Immigration Enforcement activities.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE There were no conflicts of interest nor ex-parte communications declared at this time.
WORKSHOP
RIVERSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT 2026 DEFENSIBLE SPACE INSPECTION PROGRAM - FIREWISE
USA PROGRAM
The City Council received and ordered filed an update on Riverside Fire Department 2026 Defensible Space Inspection Program and community engagement efforts through Firewise USA Program to strengthen wildfire preparedness and resilience citywide. 111-211
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL REPORT - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) receive and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Quarter financial update; and (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record (a) a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund, Finance-Debt & Treasure Admin - Professional Services in the amount of $10,000, from available deposits in the Debt Service Admin Fee Special Deposit Fund; (b) a supplemental appropriation in the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District (LMD) Fund, Maintenance & Repair expenditure account in the amount of $265,051 from available fund balance; (c) a supplemental appropriation and all other accounting and financial transactions, on an as-needed basis, from available deposits in the ASR and GCS Special Deposit Funds, for the one-time city costs to be paid by developers of the Adrenaline Sports Resorts and the Sports and Entertainment District development projects; (d) an interdepartmental transfer of 2.5 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) and transfer of related personnel budget from General Fund, Parks Recreation and Community Services Department, Salary accounts to General Fund, Housing and Human Services, Salary accounts in the amount of $117,533.39; (e) a supplemental appropriation and all other accounting and financial transactions, in the amount of $1,554,623.04 from the General Fund, to reimburse the developer of Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 38 an amount equivalent to eligible city fees paid pursuant to the CFD agreement, to be offset by (CFD) bond proceeds that will be used to spend otherwise General Fund or Measure Z project costs, resulting in a net zero impact to the City; and (f) a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer in the amount of $400,000 from the General Fund Infrastructure Reserve and $100,000 from the Liability Insurance Trust Fund, Risk Management, Property Damage Claims Accounts into the Capital Outlay Fund, in a project account to be determined at a later date to support costs associated with the City Hall basement flood damages. Two people spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 2:48 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Timothy Popplewell, et al. v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2503970; (2) §54956.9(d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from 111-212
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legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (3) §54956.9(d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (4) §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; (5) §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; (6) §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 (7) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager.
The Mayor and City Council returned to open session at 3:08 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARING
CITYWIDE WORKFORCE REPORT PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 2561 Public hearing was held to receive comments on the City of Riverside's Workforce Vacancy report. One person spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, and with no formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed the City of Riverside's workforce report pursuant to Assembly Bill 2561 on status of vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 3:18 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Falcone gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 111-213
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PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding the City's vendor list. Mike Gardner spoke regarding support for potential ballot measure that will fund the Fire Department capital improvement. Becky Whatley spoke regarding Path of Life success story and the City donating a surplus vehicle to the Arlington Business Partnership. Jason Hunter spoke regarding the City donating a surplus vehicle to the Arlington Business Partnership. Caller spoke regarding moving the ballot measure proposals to the evening calendar. Janice Rooths spoke regarding a public bank supporting affordable housing needs.
PRESENTATIONS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to Adrian Dell and Carmen Roberts Foundation Committee member Michael James recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month
RAINCROSS DAY
Mayor Lock Dawson recognized Raincross Day in honor of the City's longstanding emblem.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT - WARD 2
The Riverside Prospers Success report was continued to a future City Council meeting.
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. The motion carried unanimously except for item regarding donation of surplus Ford Ranger pickup truck to Arlington Business Partnership with Councilmembers Cervantes, Conder, Mill, Perry and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Falcone voting noe and Robillard recused.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - SECTIONS OF TITLES 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 10
MAKING VARIOUS CLARIFYING, CONFORMING, TECHNICAL, AND OTHER AMENDMENTS -
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
The City Council introduced an ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10, respectively.
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Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Numerous Sections of Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 of the Riverside Municipal Code" , was presented and introduced.
POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENTS - RECIPROCAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAIVERS FOR
REPRESENTATION
The City Council authorized the City Attorney to execute reciprocal conflict of interest waivers for the law firm Holland and Hart, in order for Holland and Hart to represent the City in Power Purchase Agreements with NextEra Energy Resources Development or its subsidiaries.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed (a) Christen Montero to the Planning Commission Ward 2 seat for a term through March 1, 2027; and (b) Abigail Thranow to the Board of Ethics Ward 3 seat for a term through March 1, 2030; and (2) filed the resignation of (a) Yundra Thomas from the Budget Engagement Commission Ward 5 Business seat; (b) Jordan Sisson from the Cultural Heritage Board Ward 1 seat; and (c) Rafael Elizalde from the Planning Commission Ward 3 seat effective immediately.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - SECTION 2.04.010 - REGULAR MEETING
SCHEDULE OF THE CITY COUNCIL - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Section 2.04.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code updating the regular meeting schedule of the City Council to regular meetings on the first four Tuesdays of each month, with no City Council meeting on the fifth Tuesday of month, City Council meetings only on second and fourth Tuesdays of July and August with afternoon sessions starting at 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m., with evening sessions to start at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7754 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 2.04.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code Updating the Regular Meeting Schedule of the City Council, was presented and adopted.
MINUTES
The minutes for meetings of January 27, February 3 and 10, 2026, were approved as presented.
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CASE PR-2023-001523 - TITLE 19 ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an Ordinance to amend Title 19 Zoning of the Riverside Municipal Code related to the City's industrial development standards.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7755 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Numerous Sections of Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Zoning, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FIRST QUARTER CASH, INVESTMENTS, AND DEBT REPORT The City Council received and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 First Quarter Cash, Investments, and Debt Report.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS - RIVERWALK LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to initiate proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District; (2) appointed Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record; and (3) ordered the preparation of an Engineer's Report.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24354 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Within the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District, Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Appointing Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., as the Engineer of Record and Ordering Preparation of an Engineer's Report, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS - STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to initiate proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1; (2) appointed Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., as the Engineer of Record; and (3) ordered the preparation of an Engineer's Report.
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to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Appointing Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., as the Engineer of Record, and Ordering Preparation of an Engineer's Report, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 88-1 SYCAMORE HIGHLANDS - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to initiate proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in Landscape Maintenance District 88-1 Sycamore Highlands; (2) appointed Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., as the Engineer of Record; and (3) ordered the preparation of an Engineer's Report.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24356 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 Sycamore Highlands, Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Appointing Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., as the Engineer of Record and Ordering Preparation of an Engineer's Report, was presented and adopted.
JOINT ITEM WITH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY - EXTENSION TERM LETTER OF CREDIT
SUPPORTING VARIABLE RATE REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (RIVERSIDE RENAISSANCE PROJECTS) SERIES 2008 AND SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT AND RELATED FEE LETTER - FUND TRANSFER - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - RESOLUTIONS
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution authorizing the extension of the Letter of Credit for the 2008 Certificates of Participation, approve the form of a Seventh Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement and the related Fee Letter, and authorize the supplement to the Official Statement reflecting the extended Letter of Credit Term; (2) approved the financing team engagement and authorize associated expenditures for CSG Advisors, Inc., (City's Municipal Advisor), Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth (City's Bond Counsel), US Bank (the Bond Trustee) and Nixon Peabody, Bank of America's counsel for legal costs associated with the transaction; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee to execute all necessary documents and make non-substantive revisions as needed; and (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $23,000 in the General Fund, Debt & Treasury, Professional Services account paid from the Special Deposits Fund, Debt Service Admin Fee Account; and (5) authorized the City Attorney to execute an Engagement 111-217
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Letter to retain Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth as bond counsel in this matter and identify their $10,000 estimated budget in compliance with the City's Policy for Retention of Outside Counsel that was adopted in 2015.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24357 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Extension of the Term of Letter of Credit Supporting the Variable Rate Refunding Certificates of Participation, (Riverside Renaissance Projects) Series 2008 and Related Documents and Authorizing Other Matters Relating Thereto, was presented and adopted.
The Riverside Public Financing Authority (1) adopted a resolution authorizing the extension of the Letter of Credit for the 2008 Certificates of Participation, approve the form of a Seventh Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement and the related Fee Letter, and authorize the supplement to the Official Statement reflecting the extended Letter of Credit Term; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee to execute all necessary documents and make non-substantive revisions as needed.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 37 of the Board of Directors of the Riverside Public Financing Authority Authorizing the Extension of the Term of a Letter of Credit Supporting the Variable Rate Refunding Certificates of Participation (Riverside Renaissance Projects) Series 2008 and Related Documents and Authorizing Other Matters Relating Thereto, was presented and adopted.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EXPENSES
This item was removed from the agenda.
DONATION OF SURPLUS FORD RANGER PICKUP TRUCK
The City Council authorized the (1) donation of a surplus Ford Ranger pickup truck to Arlington Business Partnership; and (2) City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents required to complete this donation with Councilmember Falcone voting noe and Councilmember Robillard recused.
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WELLNESS FUND ALLOWANCE - EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted $70,000 from Blue Shield of California as a Wellness Fund Allowance to provide various employee wellness programs and initiatives; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record and increase in revenue in the amount of $70,000 and appropriate expenditures in an equal amount in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Human Resources-Admin, Wellness Program revenue and expenditure accounts.
OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT - RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION - LOCAL,
STATE, AND FEDERAL TASK FORCES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS The City Council authorized the (1) Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and supplemental appropriations in the amount of $446,451.98 or the amount of the award in the Grants and Special Programs Fund, Various Programs as listed in the staff report; and (2) Chief of Police, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to receive reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the task forces listed in the staff report.
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) APPLICATION - DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE BACKUP GENERATORS AND AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES -
FIVE CRITICAL WATER INFRASTRUCTURE SITES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to submit the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) application to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for an amount up to $2,829,300, including a 25 percent cost share local match funding of $943,100 and to accept any funding awarded under HMGP with funding to support design and construction of five backup generators and automatic transfer switches at the five critical water infrastructure sites; (2) upon receipt of the funding award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and a corresponding supplemental appropriation in the amount of the actual award into appropriate accounts to be established by the Finance Department, including but not limited to the Water Fund Federal Capital Grants revenue account; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and instruments necessary in connection with the HMGP application, and to take all actions necessary or advisable to participate in, implement, and administer the HMGP Program, including making minor and non-substantive changes, corrections, and amendments, as needed. 111-219
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 TREE POWER PROGRAM FREE SHADE TREE COUPON CAMPAIGN -
PURCHASE ORDERS AND CHANGES ORDERS
The City Council (1) approved the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tree Power Program Free Shade Tree Coupon Campaign in the amount of $478,584; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to issue purchase orders and change orders to Parkview Nursery, 4377 Chicago Avenue; Parkview Nursery, 3841 Jackson Street; and Louie's Nursery, 18550 Van Buren Boulevard based on the variable product demand of each nursery for the Tree Power Program's Free Shade Tree Coupon campaign in a collective amount of $478,584.
AWARD BID 8019 - CITYWIDE CURB, GUTTER, SIDEWALK, AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) RAMPS REPAIR, AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS ON CENTURY AVENUE The City Council (1) awarded a construction contract for Bid 8019 for the construction of City-wide curb, gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps repair, and Century Avenue sidewalk improvements to Pavement Rehab Company, Yorba Linda, in the amount of $638,498.00, plus a 10 percent contingency for a total contract amount of $702,347.80; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Pavement Rehab Company, including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - SECTION 10.76.010 - DESIGNATING THE PRIMA
FACIE SPEED LIMITS - FIRST/ORANGE/MAIN - VICTORIA FRONTAGE ROAD - LARAMIE/
ARLINGTON FRONTAGE ROAD - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance, amending Title 10, Section 10.76.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish a 25 MPH speed limit zone on (1) First Street from Orange Street to Main Street; and (2) Victoria Avenue Frontage Road from Laramie Road to Arlington Avenue Frontage Road.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7756 of the City of Riverside, California, 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 Limit Zone on First Street from Orange Street to Main Street and on Victoria Avenue Frontage Road from Laramie Road to Arlington Avenue Frontage Road, was presented and adopted.
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PURCHASE - ONE GREEN MACHINE 500ZE ELECTRIC SWEEPER
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of one (1) Green Machine 500ze electric sweeper under Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No. 032824-NAF from National Auto Fleet Group, Watsonville, California, in the total amount of $244,696.68; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any purchase orders, agreements, and other documents, including making any minor and non-substantive changes.
AWARD BID 8184 - HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) - MISSION INN
MEDIAN PROJECT - SCOUT/REDWOOD
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8184 to Hardy & Harper, Inc., Lake Forest, California, for the construction of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Mission Inn Avenue Median Project between Scout Lane and Redwood Drive, in the amount of $1,540,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
AWARD BID 8183 - HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE 11 CITYWIDE
RETROREFLECTIVE BACKPLATES - RIGHT-TURN OVERLAP - CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
The City Council (1) awarded a construction contract for Bid 8183 for the construction of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 Citywide Retroreflective Backplates and Right-Turn Overlap to Servitek Electrical, Inc., Norwalk, California, in the amount of $3,126,989 plus a 10 percent contingency, for the Citywide traffic safety improvement project for a total amount of $3,439,688; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Servitek Electrical, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
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PUBLIC HEARING
CASE PR-2021-001026 - APPEAL WITHDRAW - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - DESIGN REVIEW - ESTABLISHMENT OUTDOOR STORAGE YARD - 10030 INDIANA BETWEEN
HARRISON/TYLER STREETS
Public comment was held to receive comments on the appeal of Planning Commission approval of proposal by Steve Richardson of Richardson's RV for minor conditional use permit and design review to permit establishment of outdoor storage yard for storage of recreational vehicles and convert existing vacant residence into office. No one spoke on the matter. Public comment was officially closed. No formal action was taken as the Appellant withdrew the appeal.
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 Councilmember Robillard requested that the March 3, 2026, City Council be held during the evening session at 6:15 p.m.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. in memory of Belinda Barragan.
Respectfully submitted,
All
DONESIA GAUSE
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