City Council
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
Councilmembers:
Philip Falcone
Clarissa Cervantes
Steven Robillard
Chuck Conder
Sean H. Mill
Luis Hernandez
Steve Hemenway
Successor Agency/
Housing Authority
Agenda - Revised
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
Originally Published: August 20, 2026
1:00 PM
Publication Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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PLEASE NOTE The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Councilmember Robillard
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meeting:
Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
COMMUNICATIONS
3 City Manager Updates
4 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) PRESENTATIONS - Item # 5-6
5 Housing and Human Services Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
PresentationAttachments:
6 Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation recognizing September as Deaf Awareness Month (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 7-30
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
City Council
7 Finance Committee recommends City Council adopt a Resolution approving a policy for the investment of City funds by the City Treasurer and repealing Resolution No . 23566 - Waive further reading (All Wards)
Report
Resolution
Presentation
Attachments:
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda - Revised
8 Finance Committee recommends City Council approve Financial Health Indicators used to assess and manage overall fiscal health of the City and maintain fiscal responsibility (All Wards)
Report
5-Year Trend-Comparable Cities
Presentation
Attachments:
Community and Economic Development
9 Accept State of California, Office of Historic Preservation 2025 Certified Local Government Grant of $ 10,500 to provide training to Cultural Heritage Board supporting historic preservation program - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Report
Award Letter
Attachments:
10 First Amendment to Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Adrenaline Sports Resorts Collaborative to extend contract term through September 2, 2027, for acquisition and development of 126 acres of City -owned property for development of Riverside Adventure Center and Mixed -Use Town Center Development for property within Northside Specific Plan (Ward 1)
Report
First Amendment
Attachments:
11 Adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by rezoning property located at 2139 Archdale Street, situated on the northwest corner of Archdale Street and Fielding Avenue, from the R -1-13000 single family residential zone to R-1-13000-CR-single-family residential and cultural resources overlay zones - Waive further reading (Intro. on 8-11-26, Ward 3)
Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
12 Adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by rezoning property located at 2881 Rumsey Drive, situated on the east side of Rumsey Drive, between Caramel Way and Victoria Avenue, from the R -1-13000 single-family residential zone to R-1-13000-CR - Single-Family Residential and Cultural Resource - Waive further reading (Intro. on 8-11-26, Ward 3)
Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda - Revised
13 Adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by applying the Cultural Resources Overlay (“CR”) Zone to City Landmark No. 155, Edie, located at 5958 Edith Avenue - Waive further reading (Intro. on 8-11-26, Ward 4)
Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
Finance
14 This item has been moved to Discussion Calendar as Item No. 30b 15 Arlington Business Partnership Annual Report - Adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to levy an annual assessment in, the Arlington Business Improvement District for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, 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 pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Street and Highways Code - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for October 6, 2026, at 3 p.m. (Wards 5 and 6)
Report
Resolution
Map
Annual Report
Attachments:
General Services
16 Approve Agreement from Request for Proposal 2468 with UNISERVE Facilities Services, Commerce, for $ 3,392,560.30 plus 15 percent change order authority of $508,884.05 for total of $ 3,901,444.35 from General Fund, Grants Programs, Sewer Fund, Parking Fund, and Electric Fund Accounts for custodial services for various City facilities from October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 (All Wards) Report
Draft Agreement
Award Recommendation
Presentation
Attachments:
17 Approve Agreement with Otis Elevator Company, Anaheim, for $ 1,000,258.49 under OMNIA Cities /90C National Agreement # 2019-0011563, plus contingency of $200,000, for not -to-exceed $ 1,200,258.49 from General Fund, Electric, Airport, Public Parking, and The Cheech Fund Accounts for annual maintenance and repairs of elevators located in various City facilities through June 30, 2029 (All Wards)
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Report
Draft Agreement
Omnia Agreement 2019.001563
Omnia Agreement 2019.001563 - Amendment 1
Omnia Agreement 2019.001563 - Amendment 2
Presentation
Attachments:
18 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA - Waive formal procurement in accordance with Purchasing Resolution 24101 and approve agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc ., Irwindale, for $ 172,537.55 plus 20 percent change order authority of $ 34,507.51, for total of $ 207,045.06 from General Fund Infrastructure Reserves for turf replacement with water -efficient landscaping at Fire Stations 5, 11, and 13 - Supplemental appropriation - Interfund transfer - (Wards 2, 3, and 4)
Housing and Human Services
19 Approve contingency increase to Request for Proposal 2381 Design-Build Agreement with Cal -City Construction, Inc ., Cerritos, for $ 35,000, for revised contingency amount of $ 235,850, and total not -to-exceed $ 1,574,850 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Hulen Place Campus Maintenance Account for Riverside Access Center Renovation Project (Ward 2)
Report
Exterior Building Painting
Exterior Sign Power
Interior Door Painting
Door Finish Reconciliation
Concrete Floor Polishing
Attachments:
Human Resources
20 This item has been moved to Discussion Calendar as Item No. 30a Museum
21 Approve revisions and updates to Museum of Riverside ’s Collections and Exhibitions Management Policies (All Wards)
Report
Policies - redlined
Draft Minutes
Attachments:
22 Approve Seventh Amendment to Agreement with Perkins Eastman Architects,
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda - Revised
D.P.C., for increase of $ 237,680, and contingency of $ 37,320, for total not-to-exceed $ 2,825,937 from Measure Z Capital Fund, Metro Museum Expansion and Rehab Project account for rehabilitation of Riverside Metropolitan Museum and to extend term through March 31, 2028 (Ward 1)
Report
Seventh Amendment
Attachments:
23 Recommend deaccession from Museum of Riverside ’s permanent collection of two Brewer’s blackbirds A 996-67, one Costa ’s hummingbird A 1656-44, and collection of animal bones A198-1 and A198-2 from the permanent collection (All Wards) Report
Draft Minutes
Attachments:
24 Recommend deaccession from Museum of Riverside ’s permanent collection of one washing machine A 500-219, one clothes wringer A 500-192, one washboard A1361-1, one laundry boiler A 500-197 A, B, one laundry agitator A 964-33, twenty-four clothespins A500-187, and one pie safe A500-188 (All Wards) Report
Draft Minutes
Attachments:
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
25 Approve Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Alta Planning +Design, Inc ., Portland, Oregon, for $ 134,172.77, for total not -to-exceed $ 773,090.75 from Measure Z Capital and Grants and Restricted Programs -Gage Canal Trail Improvements Accounts to add to scope of service and extend agreement term through December 31, 2027 (Ward 2)
Report
Agreement
Attachments:
26 Approve Lease Agreement with John Muir Charter School for $ 621.60 per month in revenue for 370 square feet of space at Johnny Martin Sotelo Youth Opportunity Center for term through June 30, 2027, with four one -year term extension options - Bobby Bonds Park (Ward 1)
Report
Agreement
Attachments:
27 Adopt a Resolution approving the acceptance of $ 6,000,000 in grant of funds from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the Martha McLean Anza Narrows Park Improvements project - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 3)
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda - Revised
Report
Master Plan
Grant Agreement
Resolution
Attachments:
Public Works
28 Approve purchase one compressed natural gas automated side -loading refuse truck from Rush Truck Centers, Fontana, through Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No :
RFP # 032824-PMC for $ 473,853.61 from Refuse Fund, Solid Waste Collection, Automotive Equipment Account (All Wards)
Report
Sourcewell Contract No: 032824 RTG
Rush Truck Center Price Quote
Attachments:
29 Approve Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments for $ 2.5 million for University Avenue /Central Avenue - Alessandro Boulevard Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Project - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4) Report
Location Maps
TUMF Agreement
Attachments:
30 Approve Agreement from Request for Proposal 2556 with Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc ., Orange, for $ 466,322.20 with 15 percent change order authority of $ 69,948.33, for not -to-exceed $ 536,270.53 from various Project Funds Accounts for Neighborhood Safety Investment Project (A Safe Streets for all Grant Funded Project), for term of three years through September 1, 2029 (All Wards) Report
Award Recommendation
Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
September 1, 2026City Council Agenda - Revised
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 30a Approve and authorize Interim City Manager to execute Interim Deputy Community and Economic Development Director Agreements with Bill Gallardo and Steven A .
Mendoza to begin employment on September 1, 2026 at hourly rate of pay of $128.43 for all hours worked during Interim assignment - Adopt a Resolution appointing Bill Gallardo as an interim Deputy Community & Economic Development Department Director pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and approving employment agreement - Adopt a Resolution appointing Steven A. Mendoza as an Interim Deputy Community & Economic Development Department Director pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and approving employment agreement - Waive further readings (Human Resources) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Report
Agreement - Bill Gallardo
Agreement - Steven A. Mendoza
Resolution - Bill Gallardo
Resolution - Stephen A. Mendoza
Attachments:
30b Adopt a Resolution establishing rules and regulations for the procurement of goods, services, and construction contracts and establishing contract execution authority, hereinafter to be known as the Purchasing Resolution, and repealing Resolution No . 24101 - Waive further reading (Finance) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation) Report
Procurement Threshold Analysis
City Manager Authority Analysis
Agency_Data_2026_Executive_Averages
Purchasing Resolution Redlined 09.01.26
Purchasing Resolution Clean
Presentation
Attachments:
CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 31-39
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 31 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jonathan Buckley v. City of Riverside, et al ., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2303618
32 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice
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from legal counsel concerning Farmers Insurance Exchange v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2602815
ReportAttachments:
33 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Kristie Rohleder v. City of Riverside, Claim No.: 26-08-21 34 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases Revised ReportAttachments:
35 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - one case
ReportAttachments:
36 Pursuant to Government Code §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 ReportAttachments:
37 Pursuant to Government Code §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
ReportAttachments:
38 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of Interim City Manager
ReportAttachments:
39 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for recruitment /appointment of City Manager by City Council
ReportAttachments:
3 P.M.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 40 Joint item with Housing Authority and Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Disposition and Development Agreement with Grapevine Development, LLP, for sale of Housing Authority property located at 2882 Mission Inn Avenue for $1 to facilitate development of 10 affordable housing units as part of 64-unit mixed-use development at 2731-2871 University Avenue (Housing and Human Services) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Agreement
Presentation
Notice
Attachments:
COMMUNICATIONS
41 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
42 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council
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