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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 1:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding public records requests and City issued purchase cards for employees.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on Mayor's Senior Forum at Dales Senior Center, Bordwell Park Advisory Committee, Ward 1 bi-monthly office hours, and drone shows at La Sierra and Fairmount Parks. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Riverside Downtown Partnership Luncheon, Special Needs Network's grand opening, and thanked City partners for their assistance, support, and response related to an incident in the Casa Blanca community. Councilmember Robillard reported on representatives from Korean companies visiting Riverside, Sweet Moments in Midtown, and wished Team USA Soccer Team good luck at the World Cup. Councilmember Conder reported on March Airport Authority Installation Readiness Tabletop Exercise, Concert for Heroes at Riverside National Cemetery, and thanked Acting City Manager Edward Enriquez and the City team for the Executive and Deputy Leaders Team meeting in Ward 4. Councilmember Mill reported on meeting with officials from the City of San Jose regarding homeless solutions, Townhall Meeting in Ward 5, Movies in the Park, and Ward 5 World Cup Final watch party at Villegas Park. Councilmember Hemenway thanked the Public Relations team and reported on the La Sierra Park Drone Show and upcoming 4th of July celebrations. Mayor Lock Dawson thanked Route 30 Brewing, Riverside Soccer, and the Chamber of Commerce for a World Cup watch party and best wishes to the Sub Station at University of California, Riverside.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Finance Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
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The City Council Land Use Committee is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
Senior Planner Paige Montojo provided an update on the Signage Field Guide.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE There were no conflicts of interest nor ex parte communications declared at this time.
PRESENTATION
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to Certified Green Businesses for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 recognizing the Green Business Program.
CLOSED SESSIONS
ADDITION OF CLOSED SESSION MATTER TO THE AGENDA TO DISCUSS AND ESTABLISH A
PROCESS FOR APPOINTING AN INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to add a closed session matter to the agenda to establish a process for appointing an Interim City Manager and found that there is a need for immediate action and that the matter came to the attention of the City subsequent to the posting of the agenda. The motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 1:30 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54957 for appointment of Interim City Manager; (2) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jay H. Grodin, et al/ v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2201327; (3) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Richard Bell v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No (s): 240044/ADJ19233043; (4) §54956.9(d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (5) §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; (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 111-327
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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, and Riverside Police Administrators Association, and all Executive Management employees (except the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General); and (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.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 3:00 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Robillard left the dais during the following item.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2026-2027 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT,
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT, HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS, AND
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDS- SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION Public hearing was called to consider adoption of the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for use of Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with estimated amounts totaling $9,050,905.55 and authorize statt to make changes to funding recommendations. Twelve people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) adopt the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with estimated amounts totaling $9,050,905.55; (2) authorize City staff to make any necessary changes to funding recommendations for funded Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program sub-recipients based on the federal grants' final allocations and finalize the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 111-328
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grant agreements for the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and HOME Investment Partnerships programs and the agreements with the City's subrecipients as identified in the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan; and (4) authorize the estimated appropriation of funds and authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record revenue and appropriate funds among various funds and accounts established by the Finance Department for HUD entitlement grants related to the HUD 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. The motion carried with Councilmember Robillard absent.
Councilmember Perry left the dais during the following item.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 MASTER FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCED - RESOLUTION
Public hearing was called regarding approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Master Fees and Charges Schedule to introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code to add two categories to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, and Services to add two categories and eight additional fees and adopt a resolution amending the City's Master Fees and Charges Schedule for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.
Two spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (2) introduce an ordinance amending the Riverside Municipal Code (RMC) Chapter 3.30 Section 3.30.030 - Schedule of Regulation, Products and Services, adding two categories and eight additional fees; and (3) adopt a Resolution approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Master Fees and Charges Schedule. The motion carried with Councilmembers Robillard and Perry absent.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code to add two categories to the Schedule of Regulation, Products and Services", was presented and introduced.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24382 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the City's Master Fees and Charges Schedule as set forth in Resolution No. 21960, as amending providing for adjustments for City Clerk Fees and authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to amend the Master Fees and Charges Schedule, was presented and adopted. 111-329
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CASE PC-2025-00427 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS - TITLE 16 AND 19 - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCED
Public hearing was called to consider Case PC-2025-00427 Zoning Text Amendment including amendments to Title 16 Buildings and Construction and Title 19 Zoning of the Riverside Municipal Code, including but not limited to Article VII Specific Land Use Provisions to implement an Adaptive Reuse Ordinance establishing regulations and incentives to facilitate the conversion of existing non-residential buildings to residential uses within designated areas of the City. One spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) determine that Planning Case PC-2025-00427 Zoning Text Amendment is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act Review pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) General Rule, as it can be seen with certainty that approval of the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; and (2) approve Planning Case PC-2025-00427 Zoning Text Amendment based on the findings summarized in the Planning Commission staff report; (3) introduce the ordinance amending Title 16 Buildings and Construction and Title 19 Zoning of the Riverside Municipal Code to include provisions requiring Historic Preservation Staff review prior to any demolition or alteration of a designated or eligible Cultural Resource, where appropriate. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Conder, Mill and Hemenway voting aye, Councilmember Robillard abstaining and Councilmember Perry absent.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 16 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 16.15 regarding Alternative Building Standards for Adaptive Reuse Projects and amending Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 19.540 regarding Adaptive Reuse" ' was presented and introduced.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding City purchase cards and vendors list. Dan Hoxworth spoke regarding Interim City Manager recruitment. Patrick Maloney wished everyone a safe and fun 4th of July, congratulated Councilmember Perry on his retirement and spoke regarding current affairs in the newspaper, Euryale Brewing Company retirement, and Karaoke at the Hideaway and Back to the Grind. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding the Inspector General position.
PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Perry gave an update on the Magnolia Corridor.
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.
LEGAL BUDGET INCREASE - OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved an increase the annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 for the law firm of Thompson Coburn in an amount not-to-exceed $105,000 for a total budget of $897,000; and (2) approved the annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the law firm of Thompson Coburn in an amount not to exceed $895,000.
LEGAL BUDGET INCREASE - OUTSIDE LEGAL SERVICES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved an increase the legal budget for the law firm of Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley in an amount not-to-exceed $60,600 for a revised total budget of $560,000 for the Simpson v. City of Riverside trial; (2) approved the budget for Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland, LLP., in the not-to-exceed amount of $500,000 for specialized appellate legal services in the Simpson v. City of Riverside appeal; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $560,600 in the General Fund, City Attorney Outside Legal Services account for both budgets.
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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 2.100 - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend the Riverside Municipal Code Chapter
2.100 to change name from "Commission of the Deaf" to the "Deaf Commission." Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7776 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Calitornia, amending Chapter 2.100 regarding Commission on the Deat, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 CITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
The City Council (1) approved the Economic Development Committee recommendations for City Sponsorship Program support for the six-month period of July 1 to December 31, 2026; (2) approved City Sponsorship support, pending final budget approval for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, in the form of monetary funding and/or in-kind contributions of $158,214, for charitable and community events, which are produced by local non-profit organizations; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to make non-substantive changes to the recommendations.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2515 AGREEMENT - MARQUEE DIGITAL SIGN - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6951 FLIGHT
The City Council (1) rejected the bids submitted by Padcor, Simi Valley, and Absolute Sign, Inc., Los Alamitos, as non-responsive; (2) approved Design-Build Agreement from Request for Proposal 2515 with Square Signs, LLC., dba Front Signs, Burbank, for $66,982.75 for design, manufacture, and installation of new marquee digital sign at the Riverside Airport at 6951 Flight Road; (3) authorized 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to $10,047.41 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $77,030.16 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions, or necessary design changes; and (4) authorized the City • Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement for Design-Build with Square Signs, LLC., aba Front Signs including making minor and non-substantive changes including term extensions up to one additional three month term.
AGREEMENT - COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION CONSULTANT SERVICES The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Hauptmann & Associates for Community Police Review Commission consultant services in an amount of $290,976 for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions in the amount of $96,992 per year, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $484,960; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to 111-332
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execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Hauptmann & Associates, including the ability to execute amendments to the agreement for the two optional one-year extensions in the amount of $96,992 per year, and make other minor non- substantive changes.
PURCHASE, SALE, AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - VAN BUREN/GIBSON The City Council (1) approved the Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement for the sale of a portion of fee simple interest of City-owned vacant canal land, identified as Assessor's Parcel Number 233-160-022, located in between Van Buren Boulevard and Gibson Street; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with Greens Gibson, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ACTION PLAN - DOWNTOWN METROLINK STATION - 4066 VINE - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) received and filed an update on the preparation of a Transit Oriented Development Action Plan for the Downtown Metrolink Station; and (2) adopted the resolution approving the Transit Oriented Development Action Plan for the Downtown Metrolink Station project consistent with the REAP 2.0 grant requirements.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24383 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the Transit Oriented Development Action Plan for the area surrounding the Downtown Metrolink Station located at 4066 Vine Street, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - ESTABLISH THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a resolution establishing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Appropriations Limit of $490,785,658 as required by Article XIIIB of the State Constitution.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24384 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, establishing the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the City of Riverside in accordance with the provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California, was presented and adopted.
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INSURANCE POLICIES RENEWAL
The City Council (1) approved the annual renewal of the City's various insurance policies negotiated through the City's Insurance Broker, Keenan & Associates, as outlined in the staff report, for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for an amount not-to-exceed $10,722,029.26; (2) authorized a 15 percent contingency of $1,608,304.39 for potential changes and coverage enhancements for a total amount not-to-exceed $12,330,333.65; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents submitted by Keenan & Associates to renew the City's various insurance policies, as outlined in the staff report, for the total amount not-to- exceed $12,330,333.65 including making minor and non-substantive changes to the insurance documents.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2520 AGREEMENT - EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY,
GENERAL CONTRACTING, MITIGATION, REMEDIATION, REPAIR AND RESTORATION
SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved a Services Agreement from Request For Proposal 2520 with ATI Restoration, LLC., Anaheim, for emergency and non-emergency, general contracting, mitigation, remediation, repair and restoration services for the term of three years for $2,250,000.00, plus 10 percent change order authority, if necessary, in the amount of $225,000.00 for a total agreement amount of $2,475,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with ATI Restoration, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes, including extensions up to two additional one-year terms, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2519 AGREEMENT - EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY ON-
CALL PLUMBING SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved a Services Agreement from Request For Proposal 2519 with 24 Hour Express Services, Murrieta, for emergency and non-emergency on-call plumbing services for the term of three years for $2,250,000, with the option to extend for two one-year terms, plus 10 percent change order authority, if necessary, in the amount of $225,000 for a total agreement amount of $2,475,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with 24 Hour Express Services including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions up to two additional one-year terms, subject to the availability of budgeted funds. 111-334
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2524 AGREEMENTS - EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY
GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved a Services Agreements from Request For Proposal 2524 with One Silver Serve, LLC., dba SERVPRO Global DRT, Encino, for emergency and non-emergency general contractor services for the term of three years for $2,250,000, with the option to extend for two one-year terms, plus 10 percent change order authority, if necessary, in the amount of $225,000 for a total agreement amount of $2,475,000; and (2) approved a Services Agreement from Request For Proposal 2524 with T.E. Roberts, Inc., Irvine, for emergency and non-emergency general contractor services for the term of three years for $2,250,000, with the option to extend for two one-year terms, plus 10 percent change order authority, if necessary, in the amount of $225,000 for a total agreement amount of $2,475,000; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreements including making minor and non-substantive changes, including extensions up to two additional one-year terms, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 ELECTRIC AND WATER - ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDERS The City Council (1) approved Central Stores Annual Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the estimated amount of $23,020,488; (2) approved a not-to-exceed 20 percent allowance for Producer Price Index (PPI) increases applicable to Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Central Stores Purchase Orders supporting Electric and Water operations; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the associated purchase orders for such procurements of the items designated, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the salary schedule effective July 3, 2026 reflecting previously approved and negotiated COLAs for employees in the unrepresented group, SEIU, SEIU Refuse, IBEW-Wastewater, IBEW Field and Supervisory groups; (2) approved the creation of the Museum Event & Volunteer Coordinator and Parking Services Supervisor classifications and corresponding salary ranges; and (3) adopted a resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to adopt the salary schedule effective July 3, 2026 reflecting previously approved and negotiated salary adjustments; and creation of the Museum Event and Volunteer Coordinator and Parking Services Supervisor classifications and corresponding salary ranges.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24385 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend Parts Ill and IV the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to approve the salary schedule effective July 3, 2026, reflecting previously approved and negotiated cost of living adjustments (COLAS) for employees in the unrepresented group, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Service Employees International Union (SElU)-Refuse, International Brotherhood of Electrical Works (IBEW)-Wastewater, International Brotherhood of Electrical Works (IBEW) Field and Supervisory Groups; and to create the classifications and salary ranges for Museum Event and Volunteer Coordinator and Parking Services Supervisor, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - CROWDSTRIKE FALCON CYBER BREACH PROTECTION AND NEXT
GENERATION ANTI-MALWARE SOFTWARE
The City Council (1) approved the CrowdStrike renewal agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation of Reston, Virginia, under OMNIA Contract Number R240303 for a four-year term through July 17, 2030, in the amount of $332,253.42; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents pursuant to this purchase with Carahsoft including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENTS - ANNUAL SERVICE RENEWAL - SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
AND SUPPORT
The City Council (1) approved the annual renewal of services provided through 80 existing annual software and hardware maintenance and support or subscription agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, where each agreement has aggregate expenditures over $100,000 over the life of the agreement, or will be surpassing $100,000, for an estimated total amount of $7,490,347; (2) approved a 15 percent change order authority for the renewals listed for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, to be used if quotes are higher than expected, and/or for the use of minor supplemental purchases; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents for items listed including, but not limited to, renewals, purchase orders, change orders, agreements, amendments, and other minor non-substantive changes.
ACCESSION INTO MUSEUM PERMANENT COLLECTION
The City Council approved accession into the permanent collection of archival items including one Ruby's Drive-In matchbook cover, two double-sided Black Lives Matter protest signs, and ten items relating to Riverside County Superior Court Judge Wiliam Ellis. 111-336
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ACCESSION INTO MUSEUM PERMANENT COLLECTION
The City Council approved accession into the permanent collection of four Revere Ware pots with lids, manufactured in Riverside.
DEACCESSION OF OBJECTS - MUSEUM OF RIVERSIDE PERMANENT COLLECTION The City Council approved deaccession from the permanent collection one lot of Indian Wells archaeological materials including ancestral remains (A744) one Palm Springs olla (A5-234), one Desert Hot Springs mano (A513-1), and one collection of Palm Desert archaeological materials (A688-21(2), A688-25, A688-25(1), A688-27 (1-3), A688-28(1-7), A688-31) associated with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
FISCAL YEARS 2026-2027 - 2030-2031 - MUSEUM OPERATIONS FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN The City Council approved a five-year strategic plan for Museum operations for the Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2527 AGREEMENT - OPERATIONAL ANALYSIS OF CITY'S SPECIAL
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2527 with Flexlynas, LLC., Newark, for comprehensive operational analysis of the City's Special Transportation Services for the term of one year, with the option to extend for an additional one-year term, for a total Agreement amount of $198,426; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Flexlyngs, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes, including execution of a one-year extension.
LICENSE AGREEMENT - ERIC M. SOLANDER YOUTH AND FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the License Agreement with Family Service Association, for the term of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, in the amount of $1,239.90 per month, with the option for two additional one-year terms; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents for the First Amendment to the License Agreement and future amendments with Family Service Association.
BID 8243 - POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES
The City Council (1) awarded Request for Bid 8243 for the purchase of Police Department uniforms and accessories to Galls, LLC., Lexington, Kentucky for a term of one year ending June 30, 2027, with the option to extend for four one-year terms, in the amount of $185,000 111-337
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annually for a total contract amount of $925,000; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the purchase with Galls, LLC., including making minor and non- substantive changes, including term extensions up to four one-year terms in the amount of $185,000 annually, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
DECLARATION AND DISPOSITION OF POLICE SERVICE DOG "MAVERICK" AS RETIRED AND
SURPLUS PROPERTY
The City Council (1) declared Police Service Dog "Maverick" as retired and surplus property to the needs of the Police Department; and (2) approved the donation of Police Service Dog "Maverick" to his current handler, Officer Mitchell Gonzales, at no cost to the City.
PURCHASE - THREE POLICE SERVICE DOGS, TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an interfund transfer and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $60,000 from the Special Deposits Fund, Canine Trust Account to the General Fund, Police Capital revenue and expenditure accounts.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2542 AGREEMENT - LABORATORY TESTING AND ANALYTICAL
SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2542 with Babcock Laboratories, Inc., Riverside, for laboratory testing and analytical services for the term of three years for $3,319,632, with the option to extend for two one-year terms, in the amount of $2,213,088 plus 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $553,272 for a total agreement amount of $6,085,992; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, including extensions up to two additional one-year terms, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan prepared by the City of Riverside's Public Utilities Department.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24386 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the 2025 Urban Water 111-338
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Management Plan prepared by the City of Riverside's Public Utilities Department, was presented and adopted.
2025 WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a resolution adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan prepared by the City of Riverside's Public Utilities Department.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24387 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan prepared by the City of Riverside's Public Utilities Department, was presented and adopted.
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT
The City Council approved the expenditure with Underground Service Alert of Southern California, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, in the amount of $345,000.
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE TRACKING DATABASE
SOFTWARE
The City Council (1) approved the Sixth Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Enfotech & Consulting, Inc., Brunswick, New Jersey, for Environmental Compliance Tracking Database Software for the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant, to extend the agreement through June 30, 2028, modify the scope of work, and increase compensation in the amount of $84,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $694,306.30; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Sixth Amendment for Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Enfotech & Consulting Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT - PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS The City Council (1) authorized the submittal of an Active Transportation Program Cycle VIll grant application to the California Department of Transportation in an amount up to $9,900,000 for improvements at Jackson Elementary School, Pachappa Elementary School, Myra Lynn Elementary School, Patricia Beatty Elementary School, and University Heights Middle School to construct high-visibility crosswalks, audible pedestrian push buttons, speed feedback signs, Al-based state-of-the-art video detection systems, battery back-up systems, and | improve sidewalk connectivity in the surrounding neighborhoods; (2) authorized the Public Works Department to submit an Active Transportation Program Cycle VIll grant application to the California Department of 111-339
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Transportation in an amount up to $500,000 for Islander Park/County Trail Plan, a comprehensive plan for the development of a new trail; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign any grant-related documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes as necessary.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
AMENDMENT - PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-2028 BIENNIAL BUDGET - RESOLUTION Public Hearing was called to consider the proposed Fiscal Years 2026-2028 Biennial Budget and proposed Fiscal Years 2026-2028 Capital Improvement Plan and adopt a Resolution amending the Two-Year Budget of the City of Riverside for the Fiscal Years beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. Four spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussions, it was moved by Robillard and seconded by Mill to (1) adopt a resolution approving the proposed Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 totaling $1,573,871,838 and for Fiscal Year 2027-2028 totaling $1,591,086,507; and (3) delegate investment authority to the City's Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for a period of one year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027. The motion carried with Councilmembers Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Falcone voting noe.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24388 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the Two-Year Budget of the City of Riverside for the Fiscal Years beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027, and beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2028, was presented and adopted.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
REVISIONS TO RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORDER OF BUSINESS - SENATE BILL 707
REQUIREMENTS FOR DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING A MEETING - RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to adopt a resolution to revise the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business to comply with SB707's requirements for disruption of telephonic or internet service during a meeting. The motion carried unanimously. 111-340
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24389 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, establishing Rules of Procedure and Order of Business for the City Council of the City of Riverside and related functions and activities and rescinding all prior actions taken thereto, and repealing Resolution No. 24365, was presented and adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
Assistant City Attorney Susan Wilson announced there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
Mayor Pro Tem 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
Councilmember Falcone requested follow-up from Police and Fire Departments on an update to excessive first responder calls.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m. in honor of Councilmember Perry's 13 years of service and retirement.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk
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