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
Special Meeting
Agenda
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
6:15 PM
Publication Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Meeting Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.
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Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
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Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council can be submitted via the eComment feature at www.riversideca.gov/meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to [email protected].
PARKING AVAILABLE IN GARAGE 6 LOCATED AT 3901 ORANGE STREET.
Validation stamp (only for Garage 6) is near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber
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Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business Resolution, the Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve.
The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public .
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible.
Agenda related writings or documents provided to the City Council are available in the Office of the City Clerk, at www .riversideca.gov/meeting, and in the binder located near the entrance of the meeting room while the meeting is in session.
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.
6:15 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 1 To comment on matters only on this the agenda, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak.
To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265.
Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on -screen message will
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prompt you to "unmute" and speak.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 2 Adopt a resolution reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held in said City on the 2nd day of June, 2026, declaring the results thereof and setting forth such other matters as are provided by law - Adopt a resolution ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a Special Municipal Runoff Election to be held in the City of Riverside on the 3rd day of November, 2026, for the purpose of electing members of the City Council to the Second and Fourth Wards of said City of Riverside, and giving notice and ordering that said special municipal election is consolidated with all other elections being held in the same territory on the same date - Waive further readings - Maintain policy requiring candidates pay cost of publishing Candidate Statement of Qualifications of up to 200 words (City Clerk) ( All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
Report
Certificate of Election
Resolution Reciting the Fact
Exhibit A - Statement of Vote
Resolution Calling Run Off Election
Presentation
Attachments:
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
3 HONORABLE COUNCILMEMBER ELECT LUIS HERNANDEZ, WARD 6
Oath of Office: Sabrina Cervantes, California State Senator, District 31
CLOSED SESSION
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 4 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for appointment of Interim City Manager ReportAttachments:
COMMUNICATION
5 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
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The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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