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PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Robillard and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Conder, Mill, and Hernandez
ABSENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmember Hemenway
Mayor Pro Tem Robillard called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance at 1:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Aurora Chavez spoke regarding spam and business vacancies. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding Martial Law and City purchase cards. Richard Miller spoke regarding street repair project on Mission Boulevard and bicyclist safety.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on Summer Concert Series at Fairmount Park and the Downtown Neighborhood Alliance meeting. Councilmember Cervantes reported on 24th Annual Backpack Giveaway and Resource Fair at Bordwell Park with two additional giveaway events coming up in Ward 2 and the recent deaths of two people in other states. Councilmember Conder reported on constituent services and the grand opening of the California Indian Nations College. Councilmember Mill reported on a recent visit to the City of San Jose for a tour to help mitigate homeless prevention, Arlington Community Connection meeting, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Unity Basketball game at Hunt Park, World Cup final watch party at Villegas Park, Inside Arlington at California Baptist University, tour of County Farm Road, and Community Townhall at Bournes Family Youth Center. Councilmember Robillard reported on the grand reopening of Nichols Park Playground and efforts to bring advanced manufacturing jobs to the region.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee is scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
There were no updates from the City Manager's Office.
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COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE There were no conflicts of interest nor ex parte communications declared at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The City Council (1) received a report on department highlights; (2) received video presentation of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department "The Power of Parks and Recreation" campaign; (3) recognized the Department's 2025 Employee of the Year; and (4) Mayor Pro Tem Robillard presented a proclamation recognizing the month of July as Park and Recreation Month and "The Power of Parks and Recreation" campaign.
RIVERSIDE LIVE STEAMERS
Mayor Pro Tem Robillard presented a Proclamation to Rich Casford in recognition of the Riverside Live Steamers.
MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINTMENT
Former Mayor Pro Tem Conder presented a plaque to Councilmember Robillard for his dedicated service as Mayor Pro Tem from January through June 2026.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to appoint Councilmember Cervantes as Mayor Pro Tem from July through December 2026. The motion carried with Councilmember Hemenway absent.
WORKSHOP
SENATE BILL 707 UPDATE
The City Council received and ordered filed a presentation on the 2026 updates to the Brown Act pursuant to Senate Bill 707.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Hernandez and seconded by Councilmember Mill to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item except (1) item regarding Bid 8216 for the Gage Canel Multi-Purpose Recreational Trail project removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion; 112-4
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(2) Councilmember Mill voting no on adoption of the ordinance amending Chater 3.30; and (3) Councilmember Mill abstained from item regarding levy of special taxes during Fiscal Year 2026-27 within various Community Facilities Districts. The motion carried with Councilmember Hemenway absent.
MINUTES
The minutes for meetings of June 16 and 23 were approved as presented.
BOARD AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATIONS AND REMOVAL The City Council (1) appointed Luke Lopez to Transportation Board Ward 1 seat; (2) filed resignation of Jessica Newman from Board of Ethics Citywide seat; and (3) removed Jessica Rojas of Board of Library Trustees Ward 3 seat.
CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE APPOINTMENTS
The City Council confirmed the appointment of (1) Assistant City Manager, Edward Enriquez, as City Manager Pro Tempore; (2) Assistant City Manager, Kris Martinez, as City Manager Pro Tempore; and (3) Assistant City Manager, Gil Hernandez, as City Manager Pro Tempore.
INTERIM FINANCE DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT
The City Council appointed the Interim Finance Director as Chief Financial Officer for the sole purpose of calling to order the first meeting of the Inland California Community Capital Fund, the City's incorporated Community Development Entity required for submission of an application to the federal New Markets Tax Credits Program.
REVISED SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT - MIXED-USE STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT - 3911 UNIVERSITY/3775 FAIRMOUNT
The City Council (1) approved the revised Schedule of Performance within the Agreement for the sale and development of City-owned vacant land located at 3911 University Avenue and 3775 Fairmount Boulevard APN 214-252-019 and 213-261-029, formerly the Downtown Terminal Property, for development of a mixed-use student housing project; (2) approved the assignment of all rights and obligations under the Agreement from Pelican Communities, LLC., to Overland Pelican Riverside, LLC., consistent with the developer's established joint-venture structure; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment including making minor and non-substantive revisions, and to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
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EXEMPT SURPLUS DECLARATION OF CITY OWNED PARCEL - 5188 VICTORIA/ELSINORE -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to declare as exempt surplus City-owned land, approximately 1,032 square feet as street frontage surplus property, near Victoria Avenue and Elsinore Road (Property); (2) authorized the conveyance of fee simple Property to the adjacent owner at 5188 Victoria Avenue as street frontage area, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486 and in accordance with the City's Administrative Manual 08.003.00 for the Disposition and Sale of City-owned Real Property; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this transaction.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24392 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring as exempt surplus a City- owned parcel with approximately 1,032 square feet, located near Victoria Avenue and Elsinore Road, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486, was presented and adopted.
CASE PC-2025-00427 - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - TITLES 16 AND 19 -
ORIDNANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Title 16 Buildings and Construction and Title 19 Zoning of the Riverside Municipal Code.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7777 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 adopted.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 3.30 - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an ordinance amending the Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 3.30 Section 3.30.030 - Schedule of Regulation, Products and Services, adding two categories and eight additional fees. Councilmember Mill voted no.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7778 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 amended, 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. 112-6
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NEW CAR DEALER ASSOCIATION ANNUAL REPORT - INTENT TO LEVY ANNUAL ASSESSMENT - AUTO CENTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) received and approved the annual report of the Riverside New Car Dealers Association acting in its capacity as the Advisory Board to the Auto Center Business Improvement District; (2) adopted a resolution declaring the City of Riverside's intent to levy an annual assessment within the Auto Center Business Improvement District beginning September 1, 2026 and ending August 31, 2027; and (3) set a public hearing for August 25, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. on the levy of the proposed assessment.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24393 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy an annual assessment in the Auto Center Business Improvement District for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 2026, pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and generally describing the improvements and activities to be undertaken, and fixing the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the levy of the proposed assessment, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT LEVIES - BRIDLE RIDGE - GALLERIA
AT TYLER - THE HIGHLANDS - KUNNY RANCH - ORANGECREST GROVE - POMELO - RIVERPOINTE/PARK PLACE - RIVERWALK VISTA AREA 1 AND 2 - SAGECREST - SYCAMORE
CANYON BUSINESS PARK - ORDINANCES ADOPTED
The City Council (1) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 Bridle Ridge to be effective immediately upon adoption; (2) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for payment of debt service, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Galleria at Tyler to be effective immediately upon adoption; (3) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2014-2 The Highlands to be effective immediately upon adoption; (4) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 Kunny Ranch to be effective immediately upon adoption; (5) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 112-7
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for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 Orangecrest Grove to be effective immediately upon adoption; (6) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for payment of debt service, associated services, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 Pomelo to be effective immediately upon adoption; (7) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 Riverpointe/Park Place to be effective immediately upon adoption; (8) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Improvement Area No. 1 of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 Riverwalk Vista to be effective immediately upon adoption; (9) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Improvement Area No. 2 of Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 Riverwalk Vista to be effective immediately upon adoption; (10) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 Sagecrest to be effective immediately upon adoption; and (11) introduced and adopted an ordinance levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for payment of debt service, administrative expenses, and other authorized district costs associated with Community Facilities District No. 92-1 Sycamore Canyon Business Park to be effective immediately upon adoption.
Councilmember Mill abstained.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7779 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 Bridle Ridge of the City Of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7780 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the payment of the principal of and interest on and administrative expenses with respect to the bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2004-1 Galleria at Tyler of 112-8
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the City of Riverside, California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7781 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the payment of the principal of and interest on and administrative expenses with respect to the bonds of Community Facilities District No. 2014-2 The Highlands of the City of Riverside, California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7782 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 Kunny Ranch of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7783 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Community Facilities District No. 2015-1 Orangecrest Grove of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7784 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 Pomelo of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7785 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Improvement Area No. 1 of the Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 Riverwalk Vista of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7786 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Improvement Area No. 2 of the Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 112-9
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Riverwalk vista of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7787 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Community Facilities District No. 2021-2 Riverpointe/Park Place of the City ot Riverside, County of Riverside, State of Calitornia, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7788 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 within Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 Sagecrest of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7789 of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be collected during Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for the payment of the principal of and interest on and administrative expenses with respect to the bonds of Community Facilities District No. 92-1 Sycamore Canyon Business Park of the City of Riverside, California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption, was presented and adopted.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2539 AGREEMENT - PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE
BROKER AND RISK CONSULTING SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2539 with Keenan & Associates, Torrance, for Property and Casualty Insurance Broker and Risk Consulting Services for the term of three years with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms not to exceed five years, in the amount of $57,500 for the first year and $60,000 per year for years two and three for a total agreement amount of $177,500; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Keenan & Associates including making minor and non- substantive changes, including term extensions up to 2 additional one-year terms, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2522 AGREEMENT - TRANSPORTATION AND REMOVAL OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2522 with Clean Harbors Environmental, Highland, for transportation and removal of hazardous materials for the term of three years ending on June 30, 2029, for $3,000,000 in the amount of $1,000,000 annually plus 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $300,000 for a total agreement amount of $3,300,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental, 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 BID 8239 AGREEMENT - EMERGENCY VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS
EQUIPMENT
The City Council (1) awarded a Services Agreement from Request for Bid 8239 with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, for the supply of goods and labor for the installation of radios, emergency response lighting, siren, and emergency vehicle communications equipment on six new 2025 Ford Expedition Sport Utility Vehicles for one year upon execution of the Agreement with an option to extend for one additional six- month terms not to exceed 1.5 years, in the amount of $225,592.31; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Services Agreement with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions up to one additional six-month term, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT) STUDENT
RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM
The City Council (1) approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools for an EMT Student Ride-Along Program with the Fire Department for a five-year term; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the MOU Agreement with the Riverside County Superintendent of Schools.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CHAPTER 5.66 - AMBULANCE SERVICES -
ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 5.66 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding ambulances.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7790 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending various sections of Chapter 5.66 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding ambulances, was presented and adopted.
ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDERS - FLEET AUTOMOTIVE PARTS AND SUPPLIES The City Council (1) approved annual purchase orders with PAl Holdco, Inc., aba Parts Authority, LLC., under Sourcewell Contract No. 080124-PAH, and Elliott Auto Supply Co., Inc., aba Factory Motor Parts (FMP) Co., under Axia Cooperative Contract 226051-01, for the purchase of fleet automotive parts and related supplies, in a combined total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a term of one year from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any purchase orders, agreements, and other documents, including making any minor and non-substantive changes.
ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDERS - FLEET GOODYEAR TIRES AND SERVICES The City Council (1) approved annual purchase orders for the purchase of tires and related services with Parkhouse Tire, Inc., under NASPO Contract 24157 for Continental Tire the Americas, LLC., NASPO Contract 24158 for Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation, LLC., and NASPO Contract 24156 for Michelin North America, Inc., and with Daniels Tire Service under Sourcewell Contract 051525-GTC for Goodyear tires, in a combined total amount not to exceed $600,000, for a one-year term from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any purchase orders, agreements, and other documents, including making any minor and non-substantive changes.
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT - CUSTODIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES The City Council (1) approved the Seventh Amendment to the Services Agreement for Annual Custodial Services at Multiple City Facilities with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC., aba Allied Universal Janitorial Services, to extend the term through September 30, 2026, and increase compensation in the amount of $235,043.08; (2) ratified Emergency Purchase Order with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC., in the amount of $39,173.85 for a two-week service period for retroactive approval; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Seventh Amendment, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM ROUND 2, 3, AND 4 - SHELTER BEDS AND OPERATING COSTS The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Subrecipient Agreement for the Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention Program Round 2, 3, and 4 with Path of Life Ministries to extend the original Agreement term by one additional year through June 30, 2027, and to increase the Agreement amount by $362,900 for an updated total agreement amount of $2,321,400; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment with Path of Life Ministries including making minor and non- substantive changes.
OFFICE SPACE - MISSION SQUARE OFFICE BUILDING - 3750 UNIVERSITY The City Council approved the usage of office space by the Museum Department for a term not-to-exceed three years for approximately 2,534 square feet of rentable space in the Mission Square Office Building located at 3750 University Avenue, Suite 230, in the amount of $276,408.
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN
The City Council approved the Special Transportation Agency Safety Plan as required under the Federal Transit Administration Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan Final Rule (49 CFR Part 673).
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION DIVISION'S SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN - FISCAL YEARS 2026- 2027/2028-2029 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) adopted the Special Transportation Division's Short Range Transit Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 - 2028-2029; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to submit to Riverside County Transportation Commission the Transportation Development Act, State of Good Repair, and State Transit Assistance claim forms and Transportation Development Act Standard Assurances Form for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $7,526,325, and appropriate the amount of $7,526,325 to various accounts in the Special Transportation Fund as outlined in the report to align the Special Transportation City Council adopted budget with the Riverside County Transportation Commission's approved funding levels on the Short Range Transit Plan.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE - TRAFFIC SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM GRANT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program funding from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of 112-13
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$412,000; (2) approved the acceptance of the Child Passenger Safety Program funding from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $25,000; (3) approved the acceptance of the Motorcycle Safety Program funding from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $24,000; (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record supplemental appropriations and related revenues in the amount of the grant awards in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, Child Passenger Safety Program, and Motorcycle Safety Program revenue and expenditure accounts for each award; and (5) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
GAGE WATER TRANSFER AND OLIVEWOOD CONVEYANCE AGREEMENT
The City Council (1) approved the Gage Water Transfer and Olivewood Conveyance Agreement; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with the Gage Canal Company including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AUTOMATED BLACK REFUSE CARTS
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of automated black refuse carts with interchangeable gray, green, and blue lids from Toter, LLC., Statesville, North Carolina, through Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement 120324-TOT in an amount not to exceed $800,000 through June 30, 2027; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all required documents to effectuate the purchase with Toter, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2532 AGREEMENT - LANDSCAPE AND GENERAL OUTSIDE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE - NORTH QUADRANT PARKWAYS AND MEDIANS The City Council (1) approved agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services from RFP 2532 with Innovative Growth Landscape, San Jacinto, California, for landscape and general outside maintenance service for north quadrant parkways and medians, for the term of three years, with the option to extend for two (2) additional one-year terms, in the amount of $1,824,387.96; (2) authorized a 25 percent change order authority of $456,096.99 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $2,280,484.95 for vandalism, theft, and decay; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Innovative Growth Landscape including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions up to two years, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
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IMPLEMENTATION 12-MONTH PILOT PROJECT - PREFERENTIAL PARKING ZONE
LARKIN/MONROE/OUIDA - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to establish a "2-Hour Parking between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. daily, except for residents with permits" Preferential Parking Zone (PPZ) on Larkin Court from Monroe Street to the easterly terminus; and (2) approved implementation of a 12-Month Pilot Project to convert the portion of Monroe Street (frontage road) from Ouida Drive to Monroe Street (arterial road) to one-way northbound only operations and install diagonal parking stalls on the west side of the roadway segment.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24394 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 22451, known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution, to establish a timed 2-hour Preferential Parking Zone on Larkin Court, was presented and adopted.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL AND CO-DISPOSAL GRANT PROGRAM, LEGACY DISPOSAL SITE ABATEMENT PARTIAL GRANT PROGRAM CYCLE 107 -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Solid Waste Disposal and Co- Disposal, Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Cycle 107 award in the amount of $750,000 in its compliance with the remediation of decommissioned Tequesquite Landfill, with an in-kind match of City funds in the amount of $750,000; (2) upon grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $750,000, or the actual amount awarded, and appropriate expenditures in the same amount, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Legacy Disposal Site Abatement Partial Grant Program Cycle 107 revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including but not limited to future applications, future funding requests, payment requests, agreements, amendments, and grant funding purchasing documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES - SOUTHWEST QUADRANT PARKWAYS
AND MEDIANS
The City Council (1) approved Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services for Landscape and General Outside Maintenance Service for Southwest Quadrant Parkways and Medians from Request for Proposal 2534, with Stay Green, Inc., Riverside, for the term of three years ending June 30, 2029, in the amount of $1,100,978.58; 112-15
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(2) authorized a 25 percent change order authority, in the amount of $275,244.65 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,376,223.23, to be used for vandalism, theft and decay; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Stay Green, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions up to two additional one-year terms, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
AGREEMENT - SLURRY SEAL IMPROVEMENTS - VAN BUREN
The City Council (1) approved a service agreement with the County of Riverside for slurry seal improvements on Van Buren Blyd from Barton Street to Orange Terrace Parkway, in the amount of $104,935; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the service agreement with the County of Riverside, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
BID 8216 - GAGE CANAL MULTI-PURPOSE RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECT No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) award Bid 8216 to H L Hitchcock Construction, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, California, for the Gage Canal Multi-Purpose Recreational Trail project, in the amount of $4,304,325; (2) authorize a 10 percent change order authority in an amount up to $430,432.50 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes, for a total contract amount of $4,734,757.50; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Agreement with H L Hitchcock Construction, Inc., including making minor and non- substantive changes. No one spoke on the matter. The motion carried with Councilmember Hemenway absent.
PARK RIVERSIDE DOWNTOWN VALET PROGRAM SIX-MONTH UPDATE
No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, and without formal action, received and ordered filed a six-month update on the Park Riverside Downtown Valet Program.
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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - EXTRAORDINARY POLICE AND FIRE
DEPARTMENT RESPONSES TO CERTAIN EMERGENCY INCIDENTS AND DANGEROUS
PROPERTIES
No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, and without formal action received and ordered filed the update on the implementation of the amendments to Chapter 9.60 of the Riverside Municipal Code related to extraordinary responses to certain emergency incidents and dangerous properties.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:40 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riverside All of us or None, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-01536 SPG (SP), Claim No: 23-09-15; (2) § 54956.9 (d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Olivia Villalobos v. City of Riverside, et al., Federal District Court, Case No. 526-cv-02891-SSS-SP; (3) §54956.9 (d) (2) /54956.9(e) (3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Akbar Rizvi v City of Riverside, Claim No. (s): 25-09-69, 26-04-10; (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 (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; (7) §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, and Riverside Police Administrators Association, and all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General; and (8) §54957 for appointment of Interim City Manager.
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The Mayor Pro Tem Robillard and City Council recessed at 2:45 p.m. and reconvened at 3:06 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Robillard presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Hemenway.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS - RIVERWALK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT - RESOLUTION
Public hearing was held to receive comments relative to the assessments for the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. No 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) adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessments for the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027. The motion carried with Councilmember Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24395 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, confirming the diagram and assessment for the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS - STREET LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 - RESOLUTION
Public hearing was held to receive comments relative to the assessments for the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1, and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. No 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 adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessment for the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027.
The motion carried with Councilmember Hemenway absent.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24396 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, confirming the diagram and assessment for Street Lighting District No. 1, and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 88-1 (SYCAMORE HIGHLANDS) - RESOLUTION
Public hearing was held to receive comments relative to the assessments for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027. No 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 adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the FY 2026-2027. The motion carried with Councilmember Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24397 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, confirming the diagram and assessment for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands), and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land for the Fiscal Year 2026- 2027, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 - ABATEMENT COST RECOVERY - RESOLUTIONS Public hearing was called to consider adopting resolutions to approve the accounting of unpaid administrative and abatement costs in the amount of $155,261.80 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 associated with various code enforcement actions and nuisance abatements affecting real property. No 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) approve the accounting of the administrative and abatement costs totaling $155,261.80 as set forth in the staff report of each resolution; and (3) adopt four separate resolutions assessing the costs and establishing the liens upon the respective parcels of real property to allow for cost recovery of the unpaid balances.
The motion carried with Councilmember Hemenway absent.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24398 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the report on the abatement of dangerous buildings within the City of Riverside, assessing the costs therefore and establishing liens against the parcels of real property involved pursuant to the provisions of the uniform code for the abatement of dangerous buildings, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24399 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the report, assessing the costs and establishing liens against parcels of real property in the City of Riverside relating to the abatement of garbage, rubbish, refuse, trash/debris, or waste matter as public nuisances pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 6.15 of the Riverside Municipal Code, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24400 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the report on the abatement of weeds within the city of riverside, assessing the costs therefore and establishing liens against the parcels of real property involved pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 6.15 of the Riverside Municipal Code, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24401 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the report, assessing the costs and establishing liens against parcels of real property in the City of Riverside, relating to unpaid administrative costs pursuant to Chapter 1.17 of the Riverside Municipal Code, was presented and adopted.
PLANNING CASE PR-2023-001469 - IRON LOFTS - MIXED USE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - 291 RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS AND 9 LIVE/WORK UNITS - 3093, 2993 MISSION INN, 3596 COMMERCE, 2993 SIXTH, 2992, 3008 FIFTH - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED - RESOLUTION Public hearing was called to consider entitlements to facilitate construction of Mixed-Use residential development consisting of 291 residential dwelling units and 9 live/work units.
No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) determine that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings set forth in the case record and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP), pursuant to Sections 15074 and 21081.6 of the California Environmental Quality 112-20
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Act (CEQA) Guidelines; (2) introduce the ordinance amending the Zoning Map; (3) adopt the resolution amending the General Plan Land Use Designation; (4) adopt the resolution amending the Riverside Marketplace Specific Plan; and (5) approve Planning Case PR-2023-001469 (General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Map Amendment, Tentative Tract Map, Site Plan Review, and Certificate of Appropriateness) based on the findings outlined in the staff report and summarized in the findings and subject to the recommended conditions. The motion carried with Councilmember Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council 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 7.03 acres of property located at 3093, 2993 Mission Inn Avenue, 3596 Commerce Street, 2993 Sixth Street, 2992, and 3008 Fifth Street, situated on the east side of Commerce Street, between Mission Inn Avenue and 5th Street, from the BMP-SP - Business and Manufacturing Park and Specific Plan (Riverside Marketplace) Overlay Zones and BMP-SP-CR - Business and Manufacturing Park, Specific Plan (Riverside Marketplace), and Cultural Resources Overlay Zones to MU-U-SP - Mixed Use-Urban and Specific Plan (Riverside Marketplace) Overlay Zones and MU-U-SP-CR - Mixed Use-Urban and Specific Plan (Riverside Marketplace) and Cultural Resources Overlay Zones (Structure of Merit and Seventh Street East Historic District" , was presented and introduced.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24402 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the land use designation of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to approximately 7.03 acres of property located at 3093, 2993 Mission Inn Avenue, 3596 Commerce Street, 2993 Sixth Street, 2992, and 3008 Fifth Street, from B/OP - Business/Office Park to MU-U - Mixed-Use - Urban, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24403 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Marketplace Specific Plan to (1) remove the subject properties out of the Business Park, Central Marketplace and Neighborhood Market District and placing them into the mixed-use marketplace and (2) revise the text of Section 4.2.10 of the Marketplace Specific Plan to simplify the Mixed-Use - Urban development standards, was presented and adopted. 112-21
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PLANNING CASE PC-2025-01190 - ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS - TITLE 19 - SMOKE SHOPS -
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
Public hearing was called to determine that Case PC-2025-01190 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 amend Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code including, but not limited to, Articles V (Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions) and VII (Specific Land Use Provisions) to implement the direction of the City Council Land Use Committee and City Planning Commission to establish new regulations for stand-alone tobacco retail businesses (Smoke Shops). Six people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) determine that Planning Case PC-2025-01190 (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; (2) approve Planning Case PC-2025-01190 (Zoning Text Amendment) based on the findings summarized in the Planning Commission Staff Report; and (3) introduce an ordinance amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to include a three-year amortization period and remove the extension. The substitution motion failed with Councilmembers Cervantes, Mill, and Hernandez voting aye, and Councilmembers Falcone, Robillard and Conder voting noe, and Councilmember Hemenway absent.
Following further discussion, the main motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, and Mill voting aye, Councilmember Conder voting noe, Councilmember Hernandez abstaining, and Councilmember Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code by amending table 19.150.020.a and table 19.150.020.b, and adding Chapter 19.405 regarding Tobacco Retail Smoke Shop", was presented and introduced. 112-22
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT - UNPROGRAMMED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK FUNDS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Public hearing was held to approve an amendment to Fiscal Year 2025-2026 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan to reallocate $1,265,000 in Unprogrammed Community Development Block Funds to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan to reallocate $1,265,000 in Unprogrammed Community Development Block Funds to Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department for $175,000 for Bobby Bonds Skatepark Improvements; $250,000 for Janet Goeske Senior Center Flooring Replacement; $500,000 for Bobby Bonds Sippy Woodhead Pool Room Rehabilitation; and $340,000 for Tim Strack Park Lighting and Fitness Equipment Installation; (2) authorize the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director, or her designee, to sign the Memorandums of Understanding to receive Community Block Grant funds totaling $1,265,000, allocated as follows: $175,000 for Bobby Bonds Skatepark Improvements; $250,000 for Janet Goeske Senior Center Flooring Replacement; $500,000 for Bobby Bonds Sippy Woodhead Poo Room; and $340,000 for Tim Strack Park Lighting and Fitness Equipment Installation; (3) authorize the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandums of Understanding with the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department to provide Community Block Grant funds totaling $1,265,000, allocated as follows: $175,000 for Bobby Bonds Skatepark Improvements; $250,000 for Janet Goeske Senior Center Flooring Replacement; $500,000 for Bobby Bonds Sippy Woodhead Pool Room; and $340,000 for Tim Strack Park Lighting and Fitness Equipment Installation, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to implement this action; (4) authorize the transfer of CDBG Unprogrammed funds as shown in the Fiscal Impact Section; and (5) upon execution of the Memorandums of Understanding, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $1,265,000 in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund for the following allocations: $175,000 for Bobby Bonds Skatepark Improvements; $250,000 for Janet Goeske Senior Center Flooring Replacement; $500,000 for Bobby Bonds Sippy Woodhead Pool Room; and $340,000 for Tim Strack Park Lighting and Fitness Equipment Installation and a supplemental appropriation in the same amount to the inter-fund 112-23
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account for reimbursement of CDBG-related expenditures. The motion carried with Councilmember Cervantes recused and Councilmember Hemenway absent.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:40 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riverside All of us or None, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:23-CV-01536 SPG (SP), Claim No: 23-09-15; (2) §54956.9 (d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Olivia Villalobos v. City of Riverside, et al., Federal District Court, Case No. 526-cv-02891-SSS-SP; (3) §54956.9(d) (2)/54956.9(e) (3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Akbar Rizvi v City of Riverside, Claim No.(s): 25-09-69, 26-04-10; (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(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; (7) §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, and Riverside Police Administrators Association, and all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General; and (8) §54957 for appointment of Interim City Manager.
The Mayor Pro Tem Robillard and City Council reconvened at 8:12 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Robillard presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Hemenway.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Robillard reported that the City Council authorized the City Attorney's Office to file litigation to seek appellant relief on the order the City of Riverside recently received. Once firmly commenced, the action, the defendants, and other particulars will be disclosed to any person upon inquiry as set forth by Government Code §54957.1. 112-24
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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 requested for future consideration.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk
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