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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 1:00 p.m.
Councilmember Robillard gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Dave Stolte spoke regarding the removal of three designated cultural resources from the Mission Inn and street vendors. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding the Brown Act and City purchase orders. Mark Elliott spoke regarding Project Homekey+.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on Ward 1 Town Hall meetings. Councilmember Cervantes reported on the grand opening of the TruEvolution Wellness Clinic, the Inland Empire Labor Council Labor Day parade and picnic, the grand reopening of Wal-Mart and served as keynote speaker for Feeding America of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Councilmember Robillard reported on the Riverside Police Department awards and swearing-in ceremony, the topping out ceremony for the Museum of Riverside expansion and recognizing essential workers and first responders ahead of Labor Day. Councilmember Conder reported on the upcoming 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Councilmember Mill reported on the Ward 5 Town Hall, the start of high school football season, the end-of-summer celebration at Arlington Park pickleball courts, American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) inaugural Labor Day parade and acknowledged Riverside County Supervisor Jose Medina and his staff for county coordination. Councilmember Hernandez reported on the Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) community meeting. Councilmember Hemenway reported on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) ribbon-cutting ceremony and announced a joint Ward 6 and 7 community meeting regarding the Public Works Vision Zero Project. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Museum of Riverside topping out ceremony, the Regional Homeless Housing Subcommittee meeting and being recognized by the Building Industry Association (BIA) of Southern California with the Lewis Family Leadership Award.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Land Use Committee is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 9 a.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 Councilmember Cervantes declared a conflict of interest and recused herself from the item related to the Disposition and Development Agreement with Grapevine Development due to a potential conflict of interest.
PRESENTATIONS
HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT
The City Council received an overview of the Housing and Human Services Department and employee recognition.
DEAF AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) recognizing September as Deaf Awareness Month.
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.
CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY UPDATE - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted the City’s updated Investment Policy and accompanying resolution approving a policy for the investment of City funds by the City Treasurer.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24416 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving a policy for the
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investment of city funds by the City Treasurer and repealing Resolution No. 23566, was presented and adopted.
CITY’S FINANCIAL HEALTH INDICATORS
The City Council received and filed the financial health indicators used to assess and manage the overall fiscal health of the City and maintain fiscal responsibility.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - OFFICE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION 2025 CERTIFIED LOCAL
GOVERNMENT GRANT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted the State of California, Office of Historic Preservation 2025 Certified Local Government Grant in the amount of $10,500 to provide Cultural Heritage Board training; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record and increase revenue in the amount of the award and appropriate an equal amount in expenditures in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, 2025 CLG Grant revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Office of Historic Preservation grant award including making minor, non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction, including, but not limited to agreements, payment requests and so on, which may be necessary to complete grant funded activities.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT - EXTEND TERM The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Adrenaline Sports Resorts Collaborative to extend the contract term one year through September 2, 2027, for the acquisition and development of 126 acres of City-owned property for development of the Riverside Adventure Center and Mixed-Use Town Center Development for property within the Northside Specific Plan; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Adrenaline Sports Resorts Collaborative, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - 2139 ARCHDALE - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an Ordinance to rezone 2139 Archdale Street from the R-1-13000-Single-Family Residential Zone to the R-1-13000-CR-Single-Family Residential and Cultural Resources Overlay Zones.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7794 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Zoning Map of the
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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, was presented and adopted.
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - 2881 RUMSEY - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance to rezone 2881 Rumsey Drive from the R-1-13000 -Single-Family Residential Zone to the R-1-13000-CR-Single-Family Residential and Cultural Resources Overlay Zones.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7795 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 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 Resources Overlay Zones, was presented and adopted.
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - 5958 EDITH - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance to rezone 5958 Edith Avenue from the R-1-13000-Single-Family Residential Zone to the R-1-13000-CR-Single-Family Residential and Cultural Resources Overlay Zones.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7796 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 applying the Cultural Resources Overlay Zone (“CR”) to City Landmark No. 155, Edie, located at 5958 Edith Avenue, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - ARLINGTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LEVY ASSESSMENT - RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
The City Council (1) received and approved the Annual Report of the Arlington Business Partnership, acting in its capacity as the Advisory Board to the Arlington Business Improvement District; (2) adopted a resolution to declare the City of Riverside’s intention to levy the annual assessment in the Arlington Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year
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2026-2027; and (3) set a public hearing for October 6, 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. 24417 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, 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, was presented and adopted.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2468 AGREEMENT - CUSTODIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS CITY
FACILITIES
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2468 with UNISERVE Facilities Services, Commerce, for custodial services for various City facilities for the term of October 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $3,392,560.30; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in the amount of $508,884.05 for unforeseen changes in service such as requests to increase service frequency or for special or emergency services; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with UNISERVE Facilities Services including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions up to two optional one- year extensions, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
AGREEMENT – ANNUAL ELEVATORS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS - VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES The City Council (1) approved the Services Agreement with Otis Elevator Company, Anaheim, for annual maintenance and repairs of elevators located in various City facilities in the amount of $1,000,258.49 through June 30, 2029, under OMNIA Cities/90C National Agreement #2019-0011563; (2) authorized change order authority in the amount of $200,000 for unforeseen changes such as increased service frequency or emergency repairs; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement with Otis Elevator Company including making minor and non-substantive changes.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2381 CONTINGENCY INCREASE - RIVERSIDE ACCESS CENTER
RENOVATION PROJECT
The City Council (1) approved an increase in contingency in the amount of $35,000 for the Design-Build Agreement with Cal-City Construction, Inc., Cerritos, for the Riverside Access Center Renovation Project, for a revised contingency amount of $235,850 and a
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revised total agreement amount not to exceed $1,574,850; and (2) authorized the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute amendments to the Design-Build Agreement, Change Orders, adjustments to the Contract Time and Project Schedule, and all related documents necessary to implement this action, within the approved project budget and revised authorized Change Order contingency, including making minor and non- substantive revisions.
MUSEUM OF RIVERSIDE’S COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS MANAGEMENT POLICIES UPDATE The City Council approved revisions and updates to the Museum of Riverside’s Collections and Exhibitions Management Policies.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - MUSEUM EXPANSION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT The City Council (1) approved the Seventh Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for the Rehabilitation of the Riverside Museum with Perkins Eastman Architects, D.P.C., to extend the term through March 31, 2028, and increase compensation in the amount of $237,680 for a total contract amount of $2,788,617; (2) approved contingency in the amount of $37,320 for unforeseen consultant services that may be required through the end of the project; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Seventh Amendment, 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 two Brewer’s blackbirds (A996-67), one Costa’s hummingbird (A1656-44), and a collection of animal bones (A198-1 and A 198-2) from the permanent collection.
DEACCESSION OF OBJECTS - MUSEUM OF RIVERSIDE’S PERMANENT COLLECTION The City Council approved deaccession from the permanent collection of one washing machine (A500-219), one clothes wringer (A500-192), one washboard (A1361-1), one laundry boiler (A500-197 A, B), one laundry agitator (A964-33), twenty-four clothespins (A500-187), and one pie safe (A500-188).
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - GAGE CANAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROJECTS The City Council (1) approved the Fourth Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Alta Planning + Design, Inc., Portland, Oregon, to extend the agreement term by one year through December 31, 2027, add to the scope of service, and to increase the compensation by $134,172.77 for the extended term of the agreement for
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a total revised contract amount not to exceed $773,090.75; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment with Alta Planning + Design, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - JOHNNY MARTIN SOTELO YOUTH OPPORTUNITY CENTER - BOBBY BONDS PARK
The City Council (1) approved the Lease Agreement with John Muir Charter School, with the option to extend for four additional one-year terms; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents for the Lease Agreement and future amendments with John Muir Charter School.
CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY GRANT - MARTHA MCLEAN ANZA NARROWS
PARK IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a resolution approving the acceptance of grant funds from the Coastal Conservancy for the Santa Ana River Gateway at Martha McLean Anza Narrows Park project; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or their designee, and upon grant award, to record an increase in revenue and an appropriation in the amount of $6,000,000, or actual award amount, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Martha McLean Anza Narrows Park Improvements project revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, including the Assistant City Manager or Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department Director, to execute all necessary documents to implement the approval and acceptance of the grant and to carry out the grant project on behalf of the City, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24418 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the grant of funds from the California State Coastal Conservancy for the Martha Mclean Anza Narrows Park improvements, was presented and adopted.
PURCHASE - COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS AUTOMATED SIDE-LOADING REFUSE TRUCK The City Council (1) approved the purchase of one compressed natural gas automated side-loading refuse truck from Rush Truck Centers, Fontana, California, through Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No: RFP #032824-PMC in the amount of $473,853.61; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all required documents to effectuate the purchase with Rush Truck Centers, including making minor and non- substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
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AGREEMENT - TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM - ALESSANDRO
BOULEVARD INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) PROJECT - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee Program Agreement with the Western Riverside Council of Governments in the funding amount of $2,500,000 for the University Avenue/Central Avenue - Alessandro Boulevard Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) project; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Agreement with Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG), including making minor and non- substantive changes; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $2,500,000 in the in the TUMF Fund, University/Central-Alessandro Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Project revenue and expenditure accounts.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2556 AGREEMENT - NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY INVESTMENT
PROJECT
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2556 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., Orange, for the Neighborhood Safety Investment Project (A Safe Streets for all Grant Funded Project), for a term of three years through June 9, 2029, in the amount of $466,322.20; (2) authorized a 15 percent change order authority, in the amount of $69,948.33 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $536,270.53, to be used for any unforeseen circumstances, design plan modifications, and environmental documentation; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Kimley- Horn and Associates, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions up to two one-year terms, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS - INTERIM DEPUTY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - RESOLUTIONS
No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Interim Deputy Community and Economic Development Director Agreements with Bill Gallardo and Steven A. Mendoza to begin employment on September 1, 2026, at the
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hourly rate of pay of $128.43 for all hours worked during Interim assignment; and (2) adopt the Resolutions appointing Interim Deputy Community and Economic Development Directors pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(H) and approving the corresponding employment agreements. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24419 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, appointing Bill Gallardo as an Interim Deputy Community and Economic Development Department Director pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(H) and approving employment agreement, was presented and adopted.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24420 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, appointing Steven A. Mendoza as an Interim Deputy Community and Economic Development Department Director pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(H) and approving employment agreement, was presented and adopted.
ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES,
AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS - CONTINED UNTIL AFTER CLOSED SESSIONS Two people spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Robillard to (1) approve and adopt the technical and administrative amendments to the Purchasing Resolution, including revised definitions, purchasing exceptions, and ministerial corrections; and (2) refer recommendations 2-4 to the City Council Finance Committee for further consideration.
Following further discussion, the City Council continued the discussion until after Closed Sessions.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 2:55 p.m. and reconvened at 3:05 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
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PUBLIC HEARING
JOINT ITEM WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS - 2731-2871 UNIVERSITY Public hearing was held regarding 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. No one 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) approve a Disposition and Development Agreement with Grapevine Development, LLC., for the sale of Housing Authority property located at 2882 Mission Inn Avenue for $1 to facilitate the development of a 10-unit affordable housing project; and (2) authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute the Disposition and Development Agreement with Grapevine Development, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes. The motion carried with Councilmember Cervantes recused.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 3:18 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Farmers Insurance Exchange v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2602815; (2) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding two cases; (3) §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; (4) §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; (5) §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; (6) §54957 for performance
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evaluation of Interim City Manager; and (7) §54957 for recruitment/appointment of City Manager by City Council.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 4:25 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CONTINED FROM EARLIER IN THE DAY - ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES, AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS - RESOLUTION -
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE IN PART
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Robillard to (1) approve and adopt the technical and administrative amendments to the Purchasing Resolution, including revised definitions, purchasing exceptions, and ministerial corrections; (2) repeal Purchasing Resolution No. 24101; (3) direct staff to provide a report to the City Council within 12 months of implementation evaluating procurement-cycle impacts, use of delegated authority, compliance with reporting requirements, vendor participation, contract amendments, and any recommended refinements to procurement or delegated authority controls; and (4) refer the one procurement method threshold alternative for goods, services, and professional services which includes Charter Section 1109 construction procurement and approval requirements to remain unchanged under each alternative for (a.) Procurement Thresholds; and (b.) City Manager Approval Authority alternative for qualifying goods, services, and professional services agreements as detailed in the staff report to the City Council Finance Committee for further review and consideration. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24421 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, 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, was presented and adopted.
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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 Robillard requested the establishment of a three-member City Council Working Group on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and Policy to examine municipal AI policy, economic and workforce development, data centers, infrastructure, land use, utilities, cybersecurity, and education with working group appointments to be presented to the City Council on September 15, 2026.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 4:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk