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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 3:00 p.m.
Councilmember Conder gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
PRIDE MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to Marguerite Wheeler-Lara, Chief Operating Officer of Tru Evolution, recognizing the month of June as Pride Month.
BLUE ZONES PROJECT
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Certificate of Recognition to The California School for the Deaf, Riverside as the first school in Riverside to become a Blue Zones Project approved school.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Chuck Beatty and Laura Densmore thanked the City Council for supporting a letter regarding Joseph Neale's parole hearing. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding public distrust and transparency. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding public records requests. Christiana Fuentes spoke regarding street repairs on Phoenix Avenue. Leonardo Orozco, Eddie Torres, Daniela Ramos, Alec Sandoval, Mirella Monroy, Kayla Booker, Anabel Nevarez, and Ms. Bennett spoke regarding Code Enforcement Street Vendor investigation and social justice efforts. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Neighbors of the Wood Streets (NOW) meetings, Riverside's reputation and Karaoke events. Ugochi Nicholson spoke regarding transportation of persons who lack nighttime residence. Jason Hunter spoke regarding the Code Enforcement Street Vendor investigation and Measure Z. Kevin Bernardt spoke regarding recognition to the California School for the Deaf on becoming a Blue Zones Project approved school. Don Gallegos spoke regarding Measure Z and gave congratulatory comments to individuals on the June 2, 2026, election ballot. 111-306
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Mayor Lock Dawson provided a statement regarding the Code Enforcement Street Vendor investigation and called for an independent consultant review of Community and Economic Development Department.
MAYOR/ COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone spoke about the shooting that took place in Council Chambers in 1988, reported on the exhibition "We the people" at the Cheech Museum, Farmers Market relocation, Grand opening of the Notebook Café and the Downtown Neighborhood Alliance meeting. Councilmember Cervantes reported on the Code Enforcement Street Vendor investigation, grand opening of Voltu Motors, Behavioral Lab, Juneteenth Festival at Fairmount Park, Immigration and Customer Enforcement (ICE) activity in the city, and thanked everyone who supported the 119 individuals and families impacted by the fire at University Riverside Garden Apartments. Councilmember Robillard reported on Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Student Tour of City Hall, visit from the members of the Chinese Consulate, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) visit to city airport, grand opening of Voltu Motor, T3 grand re-opening, Mid Town Car Show, School for the Deaf Blue Zones Project, America's 250th Pool Party at Shamel Park.
Councilmember Conder thanked Frank Arroela for work in Ward 4 during his absence, Memorial Day event at the National Cemetery, grand re-opening of Albertson's on Trautwein and Van Buren, picnic at Citrus State Park, announced Mayor Lock Dawson Athena Award, and Kevin Schrader memorial service. Councilmember Mill made comments related to the Code Enforcement Street Vendor Investigation, the May 29th fire in Ward 2 and fatal fire in Ward 5, Arlington Chili Cook- Off, Latino Community Network Breakfast, Townhall at Villegas Park, ribbon cutting at Legacy Fitness, Riverside Police Officers Association (RPOA) and Riverside Firefighters Officers Association (RFOA) BBQ at Citrus Park, community meetings and Movies in the Park. Councilmember Perry reported on Riverside Works Job Fair at the Galleria at Tyler and grand re-opening at Wal-Mart on Van Buren. Councilmember Hemenway made comments related to the Code Enforcement Street Vendor investigation, Voltu Motor grand opening, Artisan resident mural at Rutland Park; Every Student Deserves a Bike at Terrace Elementary, Riverside Regatta, and Summer Concert Series Kickoff on June 17th, which includes a drone show.
Mayor Lock Dawson reported on US Conference of Mayors event in Long Beach, grand opening of Voltu Motor and introduced Intern, Jack from the Mayor's Office. 111-307
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Finance Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 3 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received an update on federal 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.
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 except for (1) the ordinance amending by adding Chapter 9.56 - Reporting of Transport of Persons Who Lack a Fixed, Regular, and Adequate Nighttime Residence; and (2) the Master Customer Agreement for upgrade of all body worn cameras and software and licensing pulled for further discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
OUTSIDE COUNSEL EXPENDITURES
The City Council received and filed the outside counsel expenditure reports for the period July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, and for the period October 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025, as provided by outside counsel policy approved by City Council on June 16, 2015.
MINUTES
The minutes for May 12 and 19, 2026, were approved as presented.
BIENNIAL REVIEW OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES
The City Council directed the City Clerk and City Attorney to coordinate the biennial review of the Conflict of Interest Codes for employees, board and commission members, 111-308
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Housing Authority, and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside for consideration of amendments before October 1, 2026.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 2.100 - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED The City Council introduced an Ordinance to amend the Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.100 to change the name from "Commission of the Deaf" to the "Deaf Commission."
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 2.100 regarding Commission of the Deaf" was presented and introduced.
CASE P09-0551 - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT TO RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 19.090 - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 19.090 regarding the Zoning Map of the Riverside Municipal Code.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7773 of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by rezoning approximately
0.44 acres of property located at 3524 Central Avenue from the R-1-7000-SP- Single Family Residential and Specific Plan (Magnolia avenue) Overlay Zones to the CR-SP - Commercial Retail and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 - ANNUAL LOCAL AGENCY BRADLEY-BURNS LOCAL SALES TAX
REVENUE SHARING AGREEMENT REPORT
The City Council received the Annual Local Agency Bradley-Burns Local Sales Tax Revenue Sharing Agreement Report for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 to fulfill the annual reporting requirements of Assembly Bill 2854 (2024).
AGREEMENT - SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved the Master Services agreement with Fifth Asset, Inc., dba DebtBook, for an initial term of three years with the option to extend for two additional one-year terms for a total not-to-exceed $367,500; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record: (a) an interdepartmental transfer in the amount of $10,000, from the General Fund, Finance Department - Debt & Treasury Professional Services account to the General Fund, Innovation & Technology Department - Software 111-309
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Maintenance Support account; (b) a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund, Innovation & Technology Department - Software Maintenance and Support account in the amount of $46,000, from available deposits in the Debt Service Admin Fee Special Deposits Fund; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and all necessary documents and extension options, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the salary adjustment and title change to the Workers' Compensation Assistant classification; (2) approved the salary adjustments to the Records Manager, Deputy City Clerk, and City Clerk Specialist classifications; 3) approved the deletion of non-utilized classifications; (4) approved miscellaneous language clean-up, including removal of Section 25 of the FBSP and Section 5m3; (5) adopted the resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect salary adjustment and title change to the Workers' Compensation Assistant classification; salary adjustments to City Clerk's Office classifications; deletion of non-utilized classifications; and miscellaneous language clean-up items.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24379 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend Parts I, II, Ill and IV of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to approve the salary adjustment and title change to the Workers' Compensation Assistant Classification; salary adjustments to the Records Manager, Deputy City Clerk, and City Clerk Specialist Classifications; deletion of non-utilized classifications; and miscellaneous language clean-up was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - SOFTWARE LICENSE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE - LIVE
VIDEO TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
The City Council (1) approved an Eighth Amendment to the Software License and Hardware Maintenance and Support Agreement for Uplink Solution with LiveU, Inc., for live video transmission systems in the annual amount of $15,703 for a 5-year term through June 30, 2031; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority of $2,355.45 each year, for maintenance and support services; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Eighth Amendment, including all necessary documents related to change order authority, and making minor and nonsubstantive changes. 111-310
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LEASE AGREEMENT - ERIC M. SOLANDER CENTER - BRYANT PARK The City Council (1) approved the Lease Agreement with John Muir Charter School with the option to extend for four additional one-year terms; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents for the Lease Agreement and future amendments with John Muir Charter School.
INTER-UTILITY SERVICE AGREEMENT - MOBILE-HOME AND MULTI-FAMILY ENERGY
EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
The City Council (1) approved the Inter-Utility Service Agreement with Southern California Gas Company for the Mobile-Home and Multi-Family Energy Efficiency Program, for a term through June 30, 2028, in the annual amount of $800,000 for a total contract amount of $1,600,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Master Inter-Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas for Energy Efficiency, Resource Savings, and Related Activities, including making non-substantive changes.
PUBLIC UTILITIES 2026 PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN
The City Council (1) approved and adopted the Riverside Public Utilities 2026 Physical Security Plan in accordance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Decision 19-01-018 (implementing Senate Bill 699) and authorized submittal of the required notice to the CPUC; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to file a written Notice of Adoption of Final Security Plan with the California Public Utilities Commission.
BID 8253 - 14TH/VINE STREETS STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS PORTABLE STORM SYSTEM
PROJECT
The City Council (1) rejected the bid submitted by Estate Design and Construction, Inc., Culver City, California as non-responsive; (2) awarded Bid 8253 to Voltaire Engineering, Inc., Redlands, for the 14th Street and Vine Street Storm Drain Improvements Portable Storm System Project, in the amount of $114,304; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Agreement with Voltaire Engineering, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - SUEZ WATER ZEEWEED MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR
The City Council (1) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Zenon Environmental Corporation, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, to provide monitoring, analytics, bi-weekly KPI reports and 24-7 emergency telephone technical support for SUEZ Water ZeeWeed Membrane Bioreactor through June 30, 2030, in an amount not to exceed $162,389.85; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute 111-311
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the Service Agreement with Zenon Environmental Corporation, including making any minor non-substantive changes.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 9.56 - ORDINANCE ADOPTED Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Perry to adopt 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. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry and Hemenway voting aye and Cervantes abstaining and referring the ordinance to the Housing and Homelessness Committee for further discussion.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7774 of the City of Riverside, California, 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 was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - SOFTWARE AND LICENSING BODY WORN AND IN-CAR CAMERA Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) approve the Master Customer Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the upgrade of all Police Department body worn cameras, the upgrade of software and licensing for all Police Department body worn and in-car cameras including unlimited storage, accessories, and warranties for a five-year term in the amount of $331,176.82 per year for a total contract amount of $1,655,884.10; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Master Customer Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the upgrade of all Police Department body worn cameras, the upgrade of software and licensing for all Police Department body worn and in-car cameras including unlimited storage, accessories, and warranties for a five-year term, including making minor, non-substantive changes. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2528 AGREEMENT - CROSSING GUARD MANAGEMENT SERVICES Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from RFP 2528 for Crossing Guard Management Services Program with All-City Management 111-312
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Services, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, California, in the amount of $5,312,176 for a three-term through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms for a total not-to-exceed amount of $9,124,546 through June 30, 2031; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with All-City Management Services, including making minor and nonsubstantive changes and changes to the crossing guard locations, and executing future Memorandum of Understanding, amendments and extensions, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; (3) approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with Alvord Unified School District at thirty-one guard locations for an amount not-to-exceed $3,142,899 through June 30, 2031; (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with Alvord Unified School District, including making minor and non-substantive changes, or change crossing guard locations, and add summer-school, and executing future Memorandum of Understanding amendments and extensions, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; (5) approve the Memorandum of Understanding for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with Riverside Unified School District at fifty-eight guard locations for an amount not-to-exceed $5,880,263 through June 30, 2031; (6) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with Riverside Unified School District, including making minor and non-substantive changes, or change crossing guard locations, and add summer-school, and executing future Memorandum of Understanding amendments and extensions, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; (7) approve the Memorandum of Understanding with St. Catherine of Alexandria School for the full reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services at one guard location for a not-to-exceed amount of $101,384 through June 30, 2031; (8) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with St.
Catherine of Alexandria School, including making minor and non-substantive changes, or change crossing guard locations, and executed future Memorandum of Understanding amendments and extensions, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; and (9) deem Ranger Global Security, Inc., and The Finest International Private Security as nonresponsive for failure to meet the requirements outlined in Section 2.1 (Minimum Qualifications) of the RFP. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:47 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel 111-313
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concerning Anthony Siracusa V. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): 210226/ADJ15843931; (2) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Frederick Jeffrey Maier v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): ADJ18089755/ADJ18089751/ADJ18316288; (3) §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; (4) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Valuemax Executive 3, LLC, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No.: CVRI2601161; (5) §54956.9 (d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Wendi Wiener, Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2403137; (6) § 54956.9 (d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding two cases; (7) §54956.9 (d) (4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding two cases; (8) §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; (9) §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 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; (10) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Clerk; and (11) §54957 for recruitment of City Attorney by City Council.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 7:16 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
Interim 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 111-314
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Councilmember Cervantes requested a review of the City's Street Vendor ordinance by the Economic Development Committee.
Councilmember Perry provided a statement announcing his retirement from City Council within the next couple of weeks, citing a time-sensitive family opportunity. He confirmed he would coordinate with the City Clerk to determine a final separation date.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ell
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk
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