CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY OF MINUTES
RIVERSIDE
City of Arts & Innovation TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026, 3:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Hernandez, and Hemenway
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
Councilmember Falcone gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
Councilmember Cervantes arrived during the following item.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Ruben Greg Soto spoke regarding past interactions and grievances with law enforcement, court systems, and religious institutions. Erroll Koschewitz spoke regarding California Public Records Act requests, vendor lists, purchase card tracking, and City pension wire transfers. Dr. Grace Martin spoke regarding the Closed Session item regarding the March Joint Powers Authority (JPA). Peppy commended Mr. Adrian "Dell" Roberts on his 90th birthday and spoke regarding Covered California outreach. Juan Serrato spoke regarding the West Coast Arborists, Inc. agreement. Caller spoke regarding municipal climate change policies and local community history. Christine Seaman inquired regarding automated license plate readers (ALPR) and Flock camera agreements. Patrick Maloney commended Dell Roberts on his 90th birthday and announced community cultural events. Dr. Tiffany Tate congratulated Dell Roberts for decades of mentoring youth and civil rights leadership. Dr. Regina Patton Stell spoke regarding a formal resolution honoring Adrian "Dell" Roberts on his 90th birthday.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the Dell Roberts Gymnasium topping-out ceremony at Bordwell Park, announced Ward 1 historic tax credit town halls on August 31st, and a Senior Citizen Town Hall at the Stratton Community Center. Councilmember Cervantes reported on the Dell Roberts Gymnasium topping-out ceremony and highlighted Eastside revitalization projects, including Eastside Elementary School, Patterson Park, and the Cesar Chavez Community Center. Councilmember Robillard reported on introducing City Attorney James Johnson and Interim City Manager Tom Hatch at Good Morning Riverside; hosted Ward 3 Community Conversations at Riverside Municipal Airport and toured GAR Labs. Councilmember Conder announced the 51 st Annual Military Affairs Banquet and Picnic at the March Air Reserve Base. Councilmember 111-54
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Mill reported on a ride-along with Code Enforcement team, toured Sunshine Haven Animal Rescue, attended the California Baptist University (CBU) Dental Hygiene Building groundbreaking, and announced the Mobile Home Park Town Hall, Labor Day Parade, and the Villegas Park Boxing Club show. Councilmember Hernandez reported on Riverside Community Health Foundation's Mujeres Activas en la Salud Program, the La Sierra High School football stadium ribbon cutting and announced the Transformative Climate Communities grant public input meeting at Arlanza Community Center.
Councilmember Hemenway noted cooling center locations at La Sierra Library and Senior Center and announced a joint Ward 6 and 7 Vision Zero public meeting at La Sierra Senior Center. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on leading the California Big City Mayors Coalition delegation to Sacramento, the 50th Sister City Anniversary in Ensenada, Mexico, and consulted with the Latino Network.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee is scheduled for Monday, August 31, 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.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE There were no conflicts of interest nor ex parte communications declared at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
DELL ROBERTS DAY - 90TH BIRTHDAY
Mayor Lock Dawson recognized Adrian Dell Roberts on his 90th birthday on August 23rd and declared it as Dell Roberts Day.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 4:08 p.m. and reconvened at 4:18 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present. 111-55
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PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON
Maria Driver spoke regarding the implementation of new energy storage rebate program and commended library programs.
NATIONAL NON-PROFIT DAY
Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmember Robillard presented a Proclamation recognizing National Non-Profit Day on August 17th and the Lighthouse of Hope Foundation, Inc.
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation recognizing September as National Preparedness Month.
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
The City Council received an overview of the Innovation and Technology Department including recognition of the Department's employees.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Mill to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item except (1) appointments to City Council Standing Committees and regional organization assignments; (2) approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Institute for Veterans and Emerging Technology Skills (iVETS) and StemWorx; and (3) ordinance amending Chapter 14.22 regarding Water Conversation including Section 14.22.010 through 14.22.080 of the Riverside Municipal Code to incorporate requirements of Assembly Bill 1572 and ensure compliance with California Water Code §10608.14 were pulled for separate discussion. The motion carried with Councilmember Falcone abstaining from item regarding approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Institute for Veterans and Emerging Technology Skills (iVETS) and StemWorx.
MINUTES
The minutes for the meeting of August 11, were approved as presented.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENT
The Mayor and City Council appointed Roger Yoho to the Board of Ethics Citywide seat for a term through March 1, 2027.
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE - MEMBERSHIP SELECTION
The City Council approved the membership selection process and timeline for the Charter Review Committee.
DECLARING AS EXEMPT SURPLUS - PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT OF CITY-OWNED
PARCEL - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to declare the 1,756 square foot portion of vacant City-owned land located on Vine Street, known as Assessor's Parcel Number 213-211-008, as exempt surplus land based on the written findings contained in the staff report; (2) approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Charles Avila and Naomi Avila, trustees of The Charles Avila and Naomi Avila Living Trust of 1999 dated May 14, 1999, for the sale of exempt land and the Marketplace Outdoor Advertising display in the amount of $5,268.00; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes and signing all documents and instruments necessary to complete this transaction.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24413 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring as exempt surplus a vacant City-owned parcel with approximately 1,756 square feet located on Vine Street and bearing Assessor's Parcel Number 213-211-008, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486, was presented and adopted.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT - PROGRAM LAUNCH AND ADMINISTRATION The City Council (1) approved the Program Administration Agreement with First Community Capital, Inc., Riverside, to administer and manage the City of Riverside Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) for a five-year term, for an agreement amount that includes $40,000 in administrative payments and authorizes First Community Capital, Inc., to manage the administration of the City's $135,000 contribution to the loan fund; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement, including minor non-substantive changes; and (3) directed staff to proceed with program launch and implementation in coordination with First Community Capital, Inc. 111-57
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CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - 2026 INTERNATIONAL AIR
TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (IATA) DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted a grant awarded from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) for the 2026 International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Training in the amount of $9,330; (2) upon receipt of the grant award, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue, in the amount of the grant award, and appropriate expenditures in the same amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, OES Dangerous Goods Training Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute related funding documents from Cal OES, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
RATIFY PURCHASE ORDER 260106 - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES - MEDICAL SUPPLIES
AND NITRILE EXAMINATION GLOVES
The City Council ratified the administrative increase to Purchase Order 260106 with Life- Assist, Inc., Rancho Cordova, in the amount of $52,831.87 for EMS medical supplies and nitrile examination gloves, for a revised purchase order amount of $151,831.87 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL REVISIONS
The City Council adopted the proposed revisions to the City's personnel policies, contained in the Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Policy I- 10 - Pre-Employment Physical Examinations Policy (I-10) and Policy III-04 - Violence in the Workplace/Critical Incident Response Policy.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved salary adjustments and/or title changes to the Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk, Utilities Field Services Representative, Administrative Intern, Technical Intern, Associate Curator of Collections and Utilities Senior Field Services Representative classifications; (2) approved the deletion of the Utilities Meter Reader classification; (3) approved miscellaneous language clean-up of Section 15 of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan (FBSP) to update auto allowance amount for City Attorney classification as reflected in the employment agreement; and (4) adopted the resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect salary adjustments and/or title changes to the Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk, Utilities Field Services Representative, Administrative Intern, Technical Intern, Associate Curator of Collections and Utilities Senior Field Services 111-58
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Representative classifications; deletion of the Utilities Meter Reader classification; and miscellaneous language clean-up items.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24414 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend Parts I, II, Ill and IV of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to approve the salary adjustments and/or title changes to the Deputy City Clerk, City Clerk, Utilities Field Services Representative, Administrative Intern, Technical Intern, Associate Curator of Collections and Utilities Senior Field Services Representative classifications; and miscellaneous language clean-up, was presented and adopted.
HUMAN RESOURCES POLICIES AND PROCEDURES - BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY
REVISIONS
The City Council approved revisions to Background Check Policy, I-14, to reflect broader alignment with federal and state laws, pre-employment compliance, individualized assessment requirements and ensuring public safety.
DONATIONS - EMPOWERING ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM
The City Council accepted one accessible privacy booth, three family workstations, two light tables, and four sewing machines awarded to the Riverside Public Library through the EmPOWERing Access Grant Program.
LITERACY SPACES PROJECT UPDATE - RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - LITERACY
OFFICE AND ARLINGTON LIBRARY
The City Council received an update on the Literacy Spaces project and approved the receipt of mobile facility equipment, furniture, and instructional supplies from Demo for the Literacy Office and Arlington Library study spaces in the amount of $11,394.53.
REJECT BID - AWARD CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR REPLACEMENT OF IRRIGATION
WELL - FAIRMOUNT GOLF COURSE
The City Council (1) rejected the bid submitted by Yellow Jacket Drilling Services, Rancho Cucamonga, as non-responsive; (2) awarded a Construction Agreement for Request for Bids 8261 with Southwest Pump and Drilling, Inc., Coachella, for the replacement of the Fairmount Golf Course well, in the amount of $556,520; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Agreement with Southwest Pump and Drilling, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes. 111-59
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - LAND DEVELOPMENT OF CALIFORNIA INLAND
EMPIRE COUNCIL, SCOUTING AMERICA - COUNCIL HEADQUARTERS - FAIRMOUNT PARK The City Council (1) approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside and California Inland Empire Council, Scouting America, establishing a cooperative framework under which the City will make available to Scouts a parcel of land for the development of a new Council Headquarters at Fairmount Park, offering numerous opportunities for youth, a scout store, and both indoor and outdoor meeting facilities; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the California Inland Empire Council, Scouting America, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - RIVERWALK TRAIL FENCE REHABILITATION
The City Council (1) awarded the Construction Agreement for Request for Bid 8247 with Skilled Fence Builder, Inc., San Bernardino, for the Riverwalk Trail Fence Rehabilitation in the amount of $189,500; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Agreement with Skilled Fence Builder, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION OVERTIME
REIMBURSEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the state and local task force agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for the reimbursement of overtime salary costs associated with participation in the Riverside Task Force Group 2 for the term of June 30, 2026, through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $22, 155.25; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $22, 155.25, or in amount of the award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, 2025-2026 Riverside Task Force Group 2 Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the Chief of Police to execute all documents necessary to receive reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the Riverside Task Force Group 2 for the term of June 30, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONS - REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERTIME SALARY COSTS The City Council (1) approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the State of California, Department of Justice, Bureau of Investigations for the Riverside Police Department's participation in the Inland Crackdown Allied Task Force for a term of 111-60
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July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030; and (2) authorized the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute all documents for the Riverside Police Department's participation in the Inland Crackdown Allied Task Force for the term of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION -
HOMELAND SECURITY TASK FORCE OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the cost reimbursement agreement with the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration for the reimbursement of overtime salary costs associated with participation in the Homeland Security Task Force until terminated for reimbursement in the amount of $22,155.25 for Federal Fiscal Year October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $22,155.25, or in amount of the award, in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Homeland Security Task Force 2025-2026 Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the Chief of Police to execute all documents necessary to receive reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the Homeland Security Task Force for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - ALVORD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
The City Council (1) approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside and Alvord Unified School District in the amount of $905,324.46 per year for a total of $1,810,648.92 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, for the School Resource Officer Program; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Alvord Unified School District, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - RIVERSIDE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT - SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM
The City Council (1) approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside and Riverside Unified School District in the amount of $1,508,874.10 per year for a total of $3,017,748.20 for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, for the School Resource Officer Program; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside Unified School District, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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AGREEMENT FOR 2026-2027 CANNABIS TAX GRANT PROGRAM AWARD - RESOLUTION -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved an Agreement with the Department of California Highway Patrol for a 2026-2027 Cannabis Tax Grant Program award in the amount of $591,186.07 for the education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; (2) adopted a resolution to accept the Department of California Highway Patrol's 2026-2027 Cannabis Tax Grant Program award in the amount of $591,186.07, or amount awarded, for the education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in an amount equal to the grant award in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Cannabis Tax Grant revenue and expenditure accounts; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents with the Department of California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24415 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the City of Riverside to receive the Department of California Highway Patrol's 2026-2027 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program award in the amount of $591,186.07; and authorizing the execution of necessary grant documents by the City Manager, or his designee, was presented and adopted.
MODIFICATION DOCUMENT - UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE REGIONAL FUGITIVE TASK
FORCE OVERTIME REIMBURSEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved the modification document to increase funding for the United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force overtime reimbursement for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, in the amount of $10,395 for a total funding amount of $199,395; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $10,395, or in amount of the award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, US Marshals Service 2025-2026 Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the Chief of Police to execute all documents necessary to receive reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
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ENERGY STORAGE REBATE PROGRAM - RESIDENTIAL DEMAND SIDE MANAGEMENT
INCENTIVES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved implementation of a new energy storage rebate program for residential demand side management incentives; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the total amount of $5,000,000 from the Electric Public Benefits Fund, Public Benefits Cash Reserves and appropriate expenditures to the Electric Public Benefits Fund, Energy Storage Rebate Program Account; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Energy Storage Rebate Program and take all necessary actions required or advisable to implement, administer, fund, and carry out the City of Riverside's responsibilities under the Energy Storage Rebate Program, including making minor and non-substantive changes to the program, and to execute future amendments to the Energy Storage Rebate Program incentive amounts under substantially similar terms and conditions.
AGREEMENT - CITYWIDE TREE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES The City Council (1) approved Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2535 with West Coast Arborists, Inc., Anaheim, for Citywide Tree Maintenance and Management Services for the term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $9,174,765; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Landscape Maintenance Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions up to two one-year term extensions, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS - THIRD STREET GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATIONS
The City Council (1) approved Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2518 with DCCM Infrastructure, Inc., Riverside, for Construction Engineering and Administrative Services for Third Street Grade Separation at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) for the term of three years, in the amount of $4,516,980.16; (2) authorized a 10 percent change order authority for the DCCM Infrastructure, Inc., Professional Consultant Services Agreement, in the amount of $451,698.02, to be used for unforeseen circumstances; (3) approved the Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, for construction support services, to extend the term through December 31, 2030, and increase the contract total by $473,625 for a total contract amount of $3,282,267.56; (4) approved Amendment 4 to the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program 111-63
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Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments to increase the funding amount by $4,285,561 for a total amount of $18,035,56l; (5) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the above agreements, including making minor and non- substantive changes; and (6) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and an equal amount of expenditures in the amount of$4,285,561 in TUMF Fund, Third Street Grade Separation Project revenue and expenditure funds.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted the resolution approving the amended ROPS 2026-2027 requesting $1,319,400 in additional Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) funding for existing approved enforceable obligations during the January 1 through June 30, 2027, period; (2) recommended that the Countywide Oversight Board adopt a separate resolution finding that the revision is necessary for payment of existing approved enforceable obligations during the January 1 through June 30, 2027, period and approving the Amended ROPS 2026-2027; and (3) authorized staff to submit the Countywide Oversight Board-approved Amended ROPS 2026-2027 to the Department of Finance (DOF) by October 1, 2026, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 34177(0).
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 62 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, as the Successor Agency to the former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, amending Resolution No. 59 to amend and approve the submission of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, was presented and adopted.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENTS
APPOINTMENTS
No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Conder to substitute Councilmember Robillard by Hernandez on the 111-64
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Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting scheduled for August 31, 2026, regarding the proposed acquisition and conversion of Motel 6 and Days Inn into approximately 148 attordable senior housing units. The motion carried unanimously.
Following further discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to approve proposed list as included in the staff report for the City Council Standing Committees only and will not include the Regional Organization Assignments, thereby withdrawing the substitution request for the Housing and Homeless Committee meeting August 31, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) receive and order filed the report regarding the MOU with the Institute of Veterans and Emerging Technology Skills (iVETS) and StemWorx, Inc.; and (2) authorize Mayor Lock Dawson, or her designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, including making minor and nonsubstantive changes. The motion carried with Councilmembers Robillard, Conder, Mill and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes and Hernandez abstaining.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS - SECTION 14.22.010 THROUGH 14.22.080 -
CONTINUED
No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) continue consideration of City's Water Conservation Ordinance to incorporate the requirements of Assembly Bill 1572 and ensure compliance with California Water Code § 10608.14; and (2) direct staff to return with financial impact information within 90 days or sooner. The motion carried unanimously.
AWARD BID 8221 - 2025-2026 SENATE BILL-I STREET MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS - 2025- 2026 DOWNTOWN BOLLARDS INSTALLATION
No one spoke on the matter.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) award Bid 8221 for the construction of 2025-2026 SB-1 Street Maintenance Improvements and 2025-2026 Downtown Bollards Installation for the term of one-hundred thirty working days after the commencement date specified in the Notice to Proceed, to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., Yorba Linda, for in the amount of $7,677,000; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement for Construction with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the Measure A Fund in the amount of $755,050 in the Main Street Bollards project expenditure accounts from available fund balance. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 5:43 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (2) /54956.9 (e) (3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Joseph Raymond Parker v. City of Riverside, Claim No.: 26-02-48; (2) §54956.8 to instruct City's Negotiator, Edward Enriquez, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of property located at 3700 Placentia Lane, generally described as AB Sports Complex, APN: 246-060-001, by GCS Development, LLC; Greg Scott, Negotiator; (3) §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; (4) §54956.9 (d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Donna Stewart v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVR|2502387; (5) §54956.9 (d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. LR Miller Properties, LLC, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2502030; (6) §54956.9(d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding three cases; (7) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Laxmi Hotels, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2502642; (7) §54956.9(d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding three cases; (8) §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; (9) §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; (10) §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 111-66
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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; (11) §54957 for performance evaluation of Interim City Manager; and (12) § 54957 for recruitment/appointment of City Manager by City Council.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 8:20 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION DISCUSSIONS
City Attorney James Johnson announced there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY MAYOR OR MEMBERS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL - CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORT Councilmember Falcone requested a report on short term rentals.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE, MMC
City Clerk
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