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 en Español
Agenda - Revised
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
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Originally Published: May 7, 2026
12:00 PM
Publication Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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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.
12:00 P.M. -- Hunter Hobby PArk -- 1401 Iowa Avenue
1 Luncheon and tour by Riverside Live Steamers at Hunter Hobby Park 3 P.M. -- Art Pick Council Chamber
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
3 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:
Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Art Pick Council
Chamber
Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
Governmental Processes Committee at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
COMMUNICATIONS
4 City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation)
5 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
6 Performance Assessment and Financial Expenditure Review of the City Attorney's Office by Altmayer Consulting, Inc. (City Council) (All Wards) ( 10-minute presentation)
7 Adopt an Urgency Ordinance establishing a 45-day Moratorium on the establishment or expansion of wooden pallet storage yards within City limits during the pendency of the City ’s review and adoption of permanent zoning regulations for such uses effective immediately - Waive further reading - Five affirmative votes required (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) ( 5-minute presentation)
8 Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-28 Master Fees and Charges Schedule and revision to Riverside Municipal Code to apply annual Consumer Price Index inflator - Schedule
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public hearing for June 23, 2026, at 3 p.m. ( Finance) (All Wards) ( 10-minute presentation)
9 Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2028 Biennial Budget - Schedule public hearing for Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. ( Finance) (All Wards) ( 30-minute presentation)
CLOSED SESSIONS
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Anthony Siracusa v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): 210226/ADJ15843931
11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Harb, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al ., Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2203266
12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Krystie Malinowki v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2501498
12a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Harb, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al ., Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2203266
13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City ’s Negotiator, Charles M .
Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of property with no site address located on the corner of Fifth and Orange Streets, commonly known as Lot 33/Convention Center, APNs: 213-111-011, 213-111-012, -213-111-013, 213-111-014, 213-111-015, 213-111-016 , 213-111-017 and 213-113-001, by Greens Group / Griffin|Swinerton; Atman Kadakia, Korin Crawford, Negotiators
14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 14a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 15 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
16 Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or
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compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of 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, Riverside Police Administrators Association and all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General
17 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 17a Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for recruitment of City Attorney by City Council
17b Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager 6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Robillard
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
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PRESENTATION Item 19-21
19 Mayor Lock Dawson to present 2025 City Spirit Award to Lorna Jenkins for her extraordinary deeds, community spirit, citizenship, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Riverside (5-minute presentation) 20 Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Joshua Carbajal, Head Boxing Coach at Villegas Park, recognizing May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in the City of Riverside (5-minute presentation)
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20a Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Dave Crain, President of the Riverside Auto Association on behalf of the Riverside Auto Center, recognizing May 19 as National Automotive Dealer Day in the City of the Riverside (Ward 5) (5-minute presentation)
21 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Casa Blanca Home of Neighborly Service (Ward 5) (5-minute presentation)
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 22-38
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.
City Clerk
22 Adopt an Ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 regarding the Code of Ethics and Conduct related to digital communications misconduct - Waive further reading (Intro. on 5-5-26, All Wards)
23 Remove Nancy Hernandez from the Human Relations Commission Ward 6 seat (All Wards)
24 Approve minutes of May 5, 2026
Community and Economic Development
25 Approve Eighth Amendment to Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Greens Development, Inc ., extending the term six months through December 22, 2026, with optional six -month extension for Riverside Alive Project, bearing portions of Assessor Parcel Numbers 213-113-001, 213-111-011, -012, -013, -015, -016, -017, generally located along Orange Street between 3rd and 5th Streets (Ward 1) Finance
26 Adopt a Resolution declaring its intention 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, approving report, and giving notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed assessments - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for July 14, 2026, at 3 p.m. (Ward 7) 27 Adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands), pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, approving report,
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and giving notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed assessments - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for July 14, 2026, at 3 p.m. (Ward 2)
28 Adopt a Resolution declaring the City's intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Street Lighting District No. 1, approving the Preliminary Engineer ’s Report and giving notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the special assessments - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for July 14, 2026 at 3 p.m. (All Wards)
29 Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Appropriations Limit of $ 490,785,658 for consideration on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 (All Wards)
Housing and Human Services
30 Award Bid 8205 to Precision Works, Inc ., Ventura, for $ 73,000 and authorize 20 percent change order authority for total not -to-exceed $ 87,600 from 2348 University Avenue Account for abatement and demolition of residential duplex structure located at 2348/2350 University Avenue (Ward 1)
31 Introduce an Ordinance amending Title 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 9.56 - Reporting of Transport of Persons Who Lack a Fixed, Regular, and Adequate Nighttime Residence (All Wards)
Human Resources
32 Adopt revisions to Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Policy V-6 General Leave of Absence Without Pay Policy, V -17 - Work Uniforms and City Branded Apparel for Employees (Non-Public Safety ), and I -15 - Veterans’ Preference Policy (All Wards)
Public Works
33 Authorize purchase of software and technical support services from E&M Electric and Machinery, Inc ., doing business as Aveva Select California, Healdsburg, for $493,660 from Public Works and Public Utilities Departmental Budgets for plant control systems at Riverside Water Quality Control Plant, Riverside Energy Resource Center, and Springs Generating Station through August 28, 2029 (All Wards)
34 Accept Federal Railroad Administration Rail Crossing Elimination Program grant of $15 million, State Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) grant of $ 22 million and Federal Community Project Funding /Congressionally Directed Spending (CPFCDS) CA999 Earmark grant of $ 3 million for total of $ 40 million for Third Street Grade Separation project - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the execution of a Master Agreement and Program Supplements for State -Funded Transit Projects - Waive
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further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Wards 1 and 2)
35 Final Tract Map 38921 - Matthew Esquivel, of Warmington Residential - Subdivide one parcel into 49 lots for development of single -family residences, consisting of 46 market-rate residences and 3 affordable residences for very low -income household - Adopt a Resolution accepting the Final Map of Tract Map 38921 - Waive further reading - Accept agreement and sureties for installation and faithful performance of improvements and labor and material bonds - Southeast corner of Victoria Avenue and La Sierra Avenue (Ward 5)
36 Submit Fiscal Year 2026 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant application to United States Department of Transportation for total project cost of $ 14 million with $2.8 million City -match funds to construct various Citywide traffic safety infrastructure improvements, supplemental planning safety action studies, and demonstration activities (All Wards)
37 Adopt an Ordinance amending and replacing in its entirety section 10.76.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding speed limits designating the prima facie speed limits for streets and portions thereof in accordance with provisions of section
10.20.020 and 10.20.030 - Victoria Avenue from Tyler Street to La Sierra Avenue - Waive further reading (Intro. on 5-5-26, All Wards)
38 Adopt an Ordinance amending and updating Chapter 16.68 Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee of the Riverside Municipal Code - Waive further reading (Intro. on 5-5-2026, All Wards)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the Discussion item is called. 39 Approve Agreement with Lamar Central Outdoor, LLC, to relocate and replace ten billboards throughout City for payments payable to City of $ 280,000 towards design and construction of Ward Identification Signs within each ward, one -time payment totaling $ 2.5 million upon completion of construction of ten relocated billboards, and share of annual gross advertising revenue (Community and Economic Development ) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
COMMUNICATIONS
40 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
41 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
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GO VOTE, RIVERSIDE
JUNE 2, 2026
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