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PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Robillard and Councilmembers Falcone, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmember Cervantes
Mayor Pro Tem Robillard called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Councilmember Robillard gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Archerie Bell spoke regarding the State of the Black Student Union Town Hall event. Brian McGrath spoke about the Riverside Sheriff Department. Phil Walls shared Disaster Relief information. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding the City CalPERS Agreement. Kevin Bernadt inquired about appointment to the Commission of the Deaf and the creation of Office of the Deaf and Disabled. Mark Elliot University Project Homekey+ Grant/Quality Inn conversion proposal.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the Neighbors of the Wood Streets meeting and the Downtown Area Alliance meeting. Councilmember Conder reported on Raincross Trophy Dinner; Reading Across America; Tomas Rivera Elementary, King High Remembers event, and Arlington Little League Opening Day. Councilmember Mill reported on Read Across America at Casa Blanca Elementary, Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Villegas Park, Community Connection meeting discussing the Fire update, and Easter Market event in Casa Blanca, Latino Network’s 27th Annual Cesar Chavez memorial breakfast, and the unveiling of the Chicano Art and Literature section at the Salvador Lara Casa Blanca Library. Councilmember Perry reported on Read Across America events, the cancellation of the tree planting event at Bryant Park, and the Blue Zones City Hall 2nd Floor breeze way grand opening. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) event at Rutland Park and thanked the volunteers. Mayor Pro Tem Robillard reported on Raincross Trophy Dinner, U.S. Green Building Local Leadership Summit, Google AI Training workshop, Little League Opening Day, Sweet Moments in Midtown, and LIFT first meeting kickoff.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Finance Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2026, at 3 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled for Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Economic Development Committee is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 3 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee is scheduled for Monday, March 23, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Mayor’s Nominating and Screening Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
There were no updates from the City Manager’s Office.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE Mayor Pro Tem Robillard recused himself from the item regarding the acquisition of a Permanent Street and Highway Easement and Temporary Construction Easement over a portion of certain real property for the construction of the Brockton Avenue to Palm Avenue Railroad Quiet Zone Project, citing conflict of interest as he owns property within 500 feet.
PUBLIC HEARING
BROCKTON AVENUE TO PALM AVENUE RAILROAD QUIET ZONE PROJECT - RESOLUTION Public hearing was held to consider declaring that the Public Interest and Necessity require the acquisition of a Permanent Street and Highway Easement and Temporary Construction Easement over a portion of certain real property for the construction of the Brockton Avenue to Palm Avenue Railroad Quiet Zone Project and authorizing the filing of Eminent Domain proceedings. No one spoke regarding the matter. The Public Hearing was officially closed.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) find and determine, based on substantial evidence in the report and administrative record: (a) the public interest and necessity require the Project; (b) the Project is planned/located for greatest public good and least private injury; (c) the described property interests are necessary for the Project; and (d) the statutory offer under Government Code §7267.2 has been made and refused; (2) adopted, the Resolution, in the form presented at this meeting, declaring each finding under CCP §1240.030; (3) authorized the City Attorney to prepare, file, and prosecute the eminent domain complaint in Riverside Superior Court and seek prejudgment possession under CCP §1255.410 et seq; and (5) authorized the City Manager or designee to execute related documents, except policy matters. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Cervantes absent and Mayor Pro Tem Robillard recused.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24361 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring That the Public Interest and Necessity Require the Acquisition of a Permanent Street and Highway Easement and Temporary Construction Easement Over a Portion of Certain Real Property for the Construction of the Brockton Avenue to Palm Avenue Railroad Quiet Zone Project, and Authorizing the Filing of Eminent Domain Proceedings, was presented and adopted.
PRESENTATION
ARTS AND CULTURE MONTH
Mayor Pro Tem Robillard presented a proclamation to Parks, Recreation and Community Services Deputy Director, Margie Haupt recognizing March as Arts and Culture month.
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 with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 - ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10, respectively.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7757 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 adopted.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The City Council appointed David Crohn to the Cultural Heritage Board Ward 1 seat for a term through March 1, 2030.
MINUTES
The minutes for meeting of February 24, 2026, were approved as presented.
REJECT BID - EXTERIOR PAINTING - FOX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA
The City Council (1) rejected the bid submitted by YMC, Irvine, as nonresponsive; (2) awarded Bid 8214 for exterior painting of the Fox Performing Arts Center and Entertainment Plaza to AJ Fistes Corporation, Long Beach, in the amount of $473,400; (3) authorized 20 percent change order authority in the amount of $94,680 for project changes such as unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes for a total amount of $568,080; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any purchase orders, agreements, and other documents, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
DEACCESSION OF OBJECT - TAXIDERMIED CARIBOU TROPHY MOUNT - MUSEUM OF RIVERSIDE’S PERMANENT COLLECTION
The City Council approved deaccession from the permanent collection of one (1) taxidermied caribou trophy mount (A1128-4).
DEACCESSION OF OBJECTS - NINE PLASTER-CAST REPRODUCTIONS OF FOSSIL ANIMAL SKULLS FROM - MUSEUM OF RIVERSIDE’S PERMANENT COLLECTION The City Council approves deaccession from the permanent collection of nine (9) plaster- cast reproductions of fossil animal skulls.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CREATION OF DUANE AND KELLY ROBERTS CITY OF RIVERSIDE EXTRAORDINARY
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to approve the creation of the Duane and Kelly Roberts City of Riverside Extraordinary Achievement Award and select Duane and Kelly Roberts as the first recipients to be named. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CITY’S GENERAL PLAN 2025 - REPORT TO GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF LAND USE AND CLIMATE INNOVATION AND CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) receive and order filed the 2025 Annual Progress Report for the City of Riverside’s General Plan 2025; and (2) directed staff to submit the Annual Progress Report for the City of Riverside’s General Plan 2025 to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400 (a)(2).
Two people spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
Councilmember Cervantes joined the meeting during Closed Session
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:05 p.m. pursuant to Government Code; (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Calvin Francisco Rubio v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2405427; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jolynn Turner v. City of Riverside WCAB Claim No(s): 250036/ADJ19697728; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jonathan Buckley v. Wesley Wisniewski, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2303618; (4) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Shannon Clinton v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): 250149; 210162; ADJ17767204 §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) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning
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anticipated litigation regarding one case; (6) §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; (7) §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; (8) §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 (9) §54957 for performance evaluation of Interim City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Robillard reconvened at 4:50 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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 4:51 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk