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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, and Hernandez
ABSENT: Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and led the pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Ruben Greg Soto spoke regarding religious matters. Errol Koshevitz spoke regarding public records requests and fraud allegations. Beverly Zeringer and Tony Ibarra spoke regarding concerns about a STilIZY cannabis dispensary on University Avenue. Joyce Bergstrom spoke regarding audio traffic signals. Boyd Jensen spoke expressing appreciation for the City's refuse collection employees. Gary Stark spoke regarding the Commemorative Air Force's July 4th event and requested support for an airport open house event. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding the Santa Ana Regional Storm Permit Project, and senior meal programs and purchase cards. Keith Nelson spoke regarding transparency and the interim City Manager appointment. One person spoke regarding concerns with local churches and businesses.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the Cesar Chavez Community Center naming workshop, the Wood Streets Neighborhood Association meeting, and the Lincoln Park Neighborhood Group meeting. Councilmember Cervantes reported on the Embark storefront opening, community concerns regarding a cannabis business on University Avenue, heat-related mobile library service cancellations, local backpack drives, and immigration enforcement incidents. Councilmember Robillard reported on the Janet Goeske Center community meeting, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board meeting, Ohmio technology showcase for autonomous electric shuttles, the Boys and Girls Club Summit, and the Commemorative Air Force event. Councilmember Mill reported on the public safety and engagement team homelessness encampment outreach, a tour of Riverside County facilities, a World Cup Final event at Villegas Park. the Riverside Children's Theater new location opening, a town hall at the Bournes Youth and Innovation Center, Casa Blanca community backpack giveaway, and expressed condolences on the passing of former Commissioner Jose Armas. Councilmember Hernandez reported on the Amateur Boxing Show at Bryant Park and expressed condolences to the family of Peter Mullis and thanked the Riverside Police Department. 112-28
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Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Ohmio technology showcase for autonomous electric shuttles, the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance Conference, the Los Angeles Clean Tech Incubator Conference, and the City's national recognition for independent and collaborative leadership.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Governmental Processes Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Land Use Committee is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received an update on federal enforcement activities.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE There were no conflicts of interest nor ex parte communications declared at this time.
PUBLIC HEARING
CASE PC-2026-00128 HISTORIC DESIGNATION - RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION - DEDESIGNATION OF STRUCTURE OF MERIT - 4472 AND 4480 ORANGE STREET - PROSPECT
PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICT BOUNDARY MODIFICATION - RESOLUTION - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCED
Public hearing was held to determine Case PC-2026-00128 Historic Designation for dedesignation of the Structure of Merit designated parcels located at 4472 and 4480 Orange Street and the modification of the Prospect Place Historic District Boundary.
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 Planning Case PC-2026-00128 Historic Designation for the dedesignation of the Structure of Merit designated parcels located 112-29
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at 4472 and 4480 Orange Street and modification of the Prospect Place Historic District Boundary is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Rule) and 21084.1 Historical Resource, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment; (2) approve Planning Case PC-2026-00128 Historic Designation, based on the facts of findings, to dedesignate and remove 4472 and 4480 Orange Street from the Prospect Place Historic District; (3) adopt the resolution dedesignating 4472 and 4480 Orange Street and modifying the boundary of the Prospect Place Historic District; (4) approve the findings for the Zoning Code Map Amendment to remove the CR - Cultural Resources Overlay Zone from the subject properties; and (5) introduce, and subsequently adopt, the Ordinance to rezone 4472 and 4480 Orange Street from the DSP-RES-SP-CR - Downtown Specific Plan Residential District and Cultural Resources Overlay Zones to the DSP-RES-SP - Downtown Specific Plan Residential District.
The motion carried with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24404 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, making findings and determinations in the matter of Planning Case PC-2026-00128 repealing the designation of 4472 and 4480 Orange Street as a City Structures of Merit in accordance with Section 20.20.100, Title 20 of the Riverside Municipal Code, and modify the boundary of the Prospect Place Historic District, was presented and adopted.
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 property located at 4472 and 4480 Orange Street, situated on the east side of Orange Street, between Fourteenth Street and Prospect Avenue, from the DSP-RES-SP-CR - Downtown Specific Plan Residential District and Cultural Resources Over Zones to DSP-RES-SP - Downtown Specific Plan Residential District", was presented and introduced.
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 with the item amending Chapter 5.80 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding issuance of an entertainment permit pulled for separate discussion. The motion carried with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
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The minutes for meetings of July 7 and 14 were approved as presented.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Nancy Olsen to the Human Relations Commission Ward 3 for a term through March 1, 2030; and (2) filed the resignations of (a) Luis Hernandez from the Board of Ethics Ward 6 seat; (b) Matt Friedlander from the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 4 seat; and (c) Andrew Bryce-Hudson from the Cultural Heritage Board Ward 4 seat.
YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION FUND GRANT AWARD - CITYWIDE CLIMATE PRIORITIES -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) authorized the City Manager or designee to sign any and all documents associated with the award of the Youth Climate Action Funds, including any extensions, and making minor corrections as necessary; (2) accepted a grant of $50,000, or the actual awarded amount, from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Fiscal Year 2026-2027, to fund the Youth Climate Action Fund project for the purpose of mobilizing young residents ages 15 to 24 to design and deliver solutions aligned with citywide climate priorities; and (3) upon grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $50,000 or the actual grant award amount to the Youth Climate Action Fund Round 1 - Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 account to be established in 215 Grants and Restricted Funds.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2504 - AGREEMENT - HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND CULTURAL
RESOURCES SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved five-year Master Consultant Service Agreements for Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources for all Wards on an as-needed basis, for a total amount not-to-exceed $300,000 for each individual agreement, with the following firms: (a) Architectural Resources Group, Inc., San Francisco; (b) Dudek, Encinitas; (c) Historic Resources Group, Pasadena; (d) Page & Turnbull, Inc., San Francisco; (e) SWCA, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona; (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreements, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to execute the three-year option to extend, if exercised, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all supplemental agreements to the Master Agreements. 112-31
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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - RIVERSIDE MARKETPLACE - ZONING CODE MAP AMENDMENT - 3093, 2993 MISSION INN, 3596 COMMERCE, 2993 SIXTH, 2992, 3008
FIFTH - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending the Zoning Map 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.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7791 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 adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 THIRD QUARTER CASH, INVESTMENTS, AND DEBT REPORT The City Council received and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Third Quarter Cash, Investments, and Debt Report.
LEASE AGREEMENT - HYDROGEN FUELING STATION - 3044 ST. LAWRENCE The City Council (1) approved the Lease Agreement with Iwatani Corporation of America for the operation, maintenance, and management of the hydrogen fueling station located at the City Corporation Yard, 3044 St. Lawrence Street; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate the Lease Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT - CORPORATION YARD TURF REPLACEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
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The City Council (1) approved a Design-Build Agreement with Evolution Landscape, Inc., Huntington Beach, for City Corporation Yard Turf Replacement with Water-Efficient Landscaping in the amount of $366,555; (2) authorized a 20 percent change order authority in the amount of $73,311 for unforeseen conditions or necessary design 112-32
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modifications; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer in the amount of $439,866 from the General Fund Infrastructure Reserves to the Capital Outlay Fund, City Corporation Yard Turf Replacement revenue and expenditure accounts to be established by the Finance Department, and to replenish funds to the General Fund Infrastructure Reserves upon completion of the project and receipt of rebate; (4) authorized the City Manager or General Services Director to execute and submit all documentation required to receive the rebate from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; and (5) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Design-Build Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE, AND PREVENTION PROGRAM (HHAP) ROUND 4 - BRIDGE HOUSING PROGRAM - 2881 HULEN PLACE The City Council (1) approved a First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers Santa Ana, for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program HHAP Round 4 to extend the agreement term through December 31, 2026, and increase compensation by $836,089.35 for the operations of the Bridge Housing Program, a 23-bed non-congregate shelter located at 2881 Hulen Place; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers for the operations of the Bridge Housing Program, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
DEACCESSION OF OBJECTS - MUSEUM OF RIVERSIDE'S PERMANENT COLLECTION The City Council approved deaccession from the permanent collection of forty-four objects including thirty-three potsherds A459-1 and eleven baskets A8-94, A8-105, A8-106, A8-107, A8-108, A8-113, A8-126, A284-1, A284-3, A284-47, and P90-1 associated with the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA COASTAL CONSERVANCY GRANT AND FUNDING AGREEMENT -
SANTA ANA RIVER ROOTED IN RIVERSIDE PROGRAM - RESOLUTION - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution accepting a $75,000 grant award from the State of California Coastal Conservancy; (2) authorized a grant funding Agreement with the State of California Coastal Conservancy; (3) upon grant award, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue, in the amount of $75,000, or actual award amount, and appropriate and equal amount in expenditures in the Grants and Restricted Program Fund, Rooted in Riverside revenue and expenditure accounts; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary 112-33
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agreements and any other documents necessary to effectuate the work described herein, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24405 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving a grant of funds from the California State Coastal Conservancy for "Rooted in Riverside," a program providing interpretative programming opportunities along the Santa Ana River at Fairmont Park and authorizing the execution of necessary grant documents by the City Manager, or his designee, was presented and adopted.
PURCHASE - VARIOUS TYPES OF DUTY AND TRAINING POLICE DEPARTMENT AUTHORIZED AMMUNITION - FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of various types of police department authorized ammunition for department issued handguns and patrol rifles from Dooley Enterprise, Inc., Anaheim, in the total amount of $239,739.44 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the purchase order with Dooley Enterprise, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - CHILD ABUSE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM The City Council (1) approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside University Health System for the Riverside County Child Assessment Team to establish a Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team; and (2) authorized the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside University Health System for the Riverside County Child Assessment Team to establish a Child Abuse Multidisciplinary Team.
AGREEMENT - EMISSIONS TESTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Onterris USA, Inc., North Little Rock, Arkansas, to provide emissions testing and environmental consulting services at Riverside Energy Resource Center, Clearwater, and Springs Power Plants for a 5-year term commencing July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032, for a total agreement amount of $1,723,815; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Onterris USA, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2483 AGREEMENT - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF ENERGY
EFFICIENT PROJECTS - REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT The City Council (1) approved a Design-Build Agreement for Request for Proposal 2483 with Veregy Pacific, LLC., Costa Mesa, for the design and construction of energy efficient projects, including a Solar PV System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant for the term of one year, with the option to extend for one additional one-year term, in the amount of $5,200,000; (2) authorized a 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $520,000, for a total agreement amount of $5,720,000; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Veregy Pacific, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions up to one-year, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
BID 8218 - WHITTIER PLACE ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) awarded a construction contract for Bid 8218 for the construction of the Whittier Place Access Improvements Project to Estate Design and Construction, Culver City, California in the amount of $295,700; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Estate Design and Construction, including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate an equal amount in expenditures in the amount of $325,270 in Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Whittier Place Alley Fencing project revenue and expenditure accounts.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 SENATE BILL 1 PROJECT LIST - THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 project list to be completed utilizing the projected revenues from the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account created by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24406 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by SB:1 The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was presented and adopted.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - SECTION 5.80.070B REGARDING ISSUANCE OF
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
One person spoke regarding the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill to defer the proposed amendments to Chapter 5.80 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding issuance of an entertainment permit to the City Council Land Use Committee for further discussion. The motion carried with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 4:22 p.m. pursuant to Government Code
(1) §54956.9 (d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Steven Christiansen City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): 240091/ ADJ20052744; (2) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Peter Elliot v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): 220298/240129; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Rubidoux Community Services District, San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVDSI310520;
(4) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning James & Victoria Mutuku v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2402618; (5) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Andy Phat Tran, David Dat Tran, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2501138; (6) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Harb, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2203266; (7) §54956.9 (d) (2) /54956.9 (e) (3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Turn 9, LLC. v City of Riverside, Claim No.:
26-04-40; (8) §54956.9(d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (9) §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; (10) §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; (11) §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 112-36
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and Confidential employees as defined by PERS, Fire Management Unit, Riverside City Firefighters Association, Riverside Police Officers Association (Police and Police Supervisory Units), Service Employees International Union #721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #47, Riverside Police Administrators Association, and all Executive Management employees (except the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General); (12) §54957 for recruitment/appointment of Inspector General by City Council; (13) §54957 for recruitment of City Manager by City Council; and (14) §54957 for appointment of Interim City Manager.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
City Attorney James Johnson announced that City Council (1) provided direction to staff to post the recruitment for City Manager; and (2) appointed Thomas Hatch as Interim City Manager pending execution of a contract by unanimous vote with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT- INTERIM CITY MANAGER - RESOLUTION Two people spoke regarding the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) approve and authorize the Mayor Pro Tem to execute the Interim City Manager Agreement with Thomas R. Hatch to begin on July 31, 2026, at the hourly rate of pay will be $195.05 for all hours worked as Interim City Manager; and (2) adopt the resolution appointing an Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and approving the Interim City Manager Agreement. The motion carried with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24407 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, appointing Thomas R. Hatch Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(H) and approving employment agreement, was presented and adopted.
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PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE - FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 PAVING
PROJECTS SELECTION
No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, and without formal action, received and ordered filed an overview of the Public Works Department's recommended Fiscal Year 2026-2027 paving projects.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS - INTERFUND/INTERDEPARTMENTAL TRANSFERS
No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) receive and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Third Quarter Financial Update; (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record in Fiscal Year 2025-2026: (a) record a supplemental appropriations and offsetting revenue increases, and all accounting related entries in the Bridle Ridge Community Facilities District, Special Deposits Fund, and Library Permanent Fund, in the amount of $938,618; (b) record a supplemental appropriation and offsetting revenue increase in the General Fund, Mutual Aid in the amount of $701,234; (c) authorize an interfund transfer from General Fund surplus reserves to the General Liability Trust Fund in the amount of $9,560,000; and (d) authorize an interfund transfer in the amount of $1,400,000 from the General Fund to the General Liability Trust Fund and offsetting budget reductions in the General Fund; and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record in Fiscal Year 2026-2027: (a) supplemental appropriations in the General Fund in the amount of $97,750; (b) supplemental appropriations in the Airport Fund in the amount of $12,685; and (c) interdepartmental transfers in various funds and accounts in the amount of $624,686. The motion carried with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-3 BRIDLE RIDGE - ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS SERIES 2026A - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - RESOLUTION No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of the Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 Bridle Ridge Special Tax Bonds, Series 2026A Tax Exempt in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000; (2) approve the financing team, as identified in the staff report, for this transaction and authorize the City Treasurer or any duly authorized designee, to pay the costs of such firms in connection 112-38
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with this financing from Community Facilities District 2021-3 Series 2026A Bond proceeds; (3) authorize the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, or designees to execute all documents related to the issuance of the Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 Bridle Ridge and the ability to make minor changes to these documents as required to carry out the financing; and (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record supplemental appropriations in the Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 Bridle Ridge Fund related to the issuance of the Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 Bridle Ridge Special Tax Bonds, Series 2026A Tax Exempt. The motion carried with Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24408 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge) of the City of Riverside, authorizing the issuance of its Special Tax Bonds, Series 2026A in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000) in one or more series of bonds and approving certain documents and taking certain other actions in connection therewith, was presented and adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
City Attorney James Johnson announced there were no other reportable actions taken in Closed Session and stated that he is honored to work for the City of Riverside.
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 for future consideration requested.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:52 p.m. in honor of Jose Armas.
Respectfully submitted,
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