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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 Hernandez gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding City employee purchase card limits, election votes and purchase cards. Christine Renken and Carla Sawyer spoke regarding Arts and Culture Grants Program. Lesly Bonnett spoke regarding Arts and Culture Grants Program and Inland Empire Chorus. Maria Driver spoke regarding funding for Festival of Lights, fireworks and drones. Danielle Henderson spoke regarding Arts and Culture Grants Program and University of California, Riverside (UCR) Pipe Band. Tracy Fisher, Audrey Maier, and Sabrina Gonzalez spoke regarding Arts and Culture Grants Program and Center for Social Justice and Civil Liberties. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Neighbors of the Wood Streets National Night Out. Scott Director spoke regarding Arts and Culture Grants Program and Riverside Arts Academy. Laura Blanco spoke regarding downtown parking accessibility, policing and safety. Kathleen Riker and Vicki Pepper-McDonil spoke regarding Arts and Culture Grants Program, Riverside Ballet Brava and Art for the Heart. Jason Hunter spoke about public benefit of the Arts and Culture Grants Program.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on Arts and Culture Grants Program, 51st Birthday of City Hall, Citywide National Night Out, Eastside Fall Festival at Bordwell Park, and Northside Festival at Reid Park. Councilmember Robillard reported on Provident Bank 70th Anniversary Celebration, Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) Cleanup, Aqua Motion Annual Aquathon at Shamel Park, Riverside Spooktacular at the Riverside Plaza, Planes and Treats at Riverside Airport; Nichols Park Halloween Carnival, Candy Rush at Sandals Church, and the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute related to Commercial Real Estate. Councilmember Conder reported on Orange Terrace Park National Night Out. Councilmember Mill reported on League of California Cities Annual Conference, Golden Badge Gala, Grand opening of Riverside Adult Day Health and Wellness Center, Hunt Park National Night Out, Bordwell Park Book Signing by Kelly Lytle Hernandez, Fall Festival at Villegas Park, and the Riverside Police Department 112-102
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enforcement related to smoke shops. Councilmember Hernandez reported on Ward 6 Inaugural Townhall, Bryant Park Beautification Project, Ghouls Night Out, and several events taking place in Ward 6. Councilmember Hemenway reported on La Sierra National Night and Serve Weekend with Love Riverside. Mayor Lock Dawson thanked Mayor Pro Tem Cervantes for chairing the meeting in her absence, and congratulated Kathy Wright and Dwight Tate for their recognition for the Frank Miller Achievement Award, hosted the India Ambassador, reported on the Community Forum at Riverside Municipal Airport, and announced the Community Survey for City Manager recruitment.
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
BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation recognizing October as Blindness Awareness Month.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
The City Council received a presentation on the Fire Department's overview and employee recognition.
Councilmember Cervantes entered the meeting during the following item.
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation recognizing October as Filipino American History Month.
CLEAN AIR DAY
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation recognizing Clean Air Day on October 7, 2026.
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RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Mayor Lock Dawson gave a report on The Refinery Pilates Studio.
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.
PROPOSITION 1: THE VETERANS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING BOND ACT OF 2026 -
RESOLUTION
The City Council approved the adoption of a resolution supporting Proposition 1:
California's Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24428 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, in support of Proposition 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, an $11.25 billion statewide bond measure on the November 3, 2026, ballot, was presented and adopted.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT AND REDESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Kimberly Stille to the Deaf Commission Ward 7 seat for a term through March 1, 2029; and (2) redesignated Lori A. Pendergraft from the Citywide seat to the Ward 2 seat on the Commission on Aging for a term through March 1, 2027.
MINUTES
The minutes for meetings of September 15, and 22, 2026, were approved as presented.
LEASE AGREEMENT - RIVERSIDE AIRPORT
The City Council (1) approved a Riverside Airport Lease Agreement with CAVU Aero Service, for estimated revenue of $245,688 for a five-year term commencing January 2, 2026, and ending January 2, 2031, with one additional five-year option to extend upon mutual written consent; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment Riverside Airport Lease Agreement with CAVU Aero Service, including making minor and non-substantive changes. 112-104
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AGREEMENT - CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENTS FOR EXCLUSIVE AND NON-EXCLUSIVE
INTEREST OF CITY-OWNED LAND - INSTALLATION, TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF
BIOGAS - RIVERSIDE'S REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT AND RIVERSIDE ENERGY
RESOURCE CENTER
The City Council (1) approved the Agreement for the Conveyance of Easements for a portion of City-owned land, identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 155-070-031, 163-300-014 and 189-120-001, located at the RWQCP and RERC facilities; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with SoCal Gas including making minor and non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
CASE PC-2026-00909 - SUMMARY STREET/ALLEY VACATION - SEGMENT OF ELIZABETH STREET
ALLEY - SOUTH SIDE OF ELIZABETH STREET BETWEEN MAGNOLIA AND ELIZABETH -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) determined that the proposal is exempt from the Californic Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) (Common Sense) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the project will have a significant effect on the environment; (2) approved Planning Case PC-2026-00909 (VC-S) for the Summary Street/Alley Vacation of a 2,500 square foot segment of Elizabeth Street Alley, subject to the recommended conditions of approval; (3) adopted a resolution vacating the existing alley pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute quitclaim deeds associated with the summary street vacation as necessary.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24429 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, providing for the Summary Vacation Case No. PC-2026-00909 of an approximately 2,500-square-foot excess right-of-way of the Elizabeth Street alley, located on the south side of Elizabeth Street, between Magnolia Avenue and Elizabeth Street, Riverside, California, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 - ARLINGTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LEVY ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
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 112-105
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2026-2027; and (3) set a public hearing for October 20, 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. 24430 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.
AGREEMENT - BUDGET BOOK AUTOMATION SERVICES SOFTWARE - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Vertosoft, LLC., through Omnia Partners/NCPA Cooperative Agreement Number 01-165 for Budget Book Software with a term ending on September 30, 2028, for a total Agreement amount of $103,643; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase, including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $50,558 from the General Fund, Technology Reserve to the Finance, Budget, Software Licenses expenditure account.
AGREEMENT - MEASURE Z PUBLIC SAFETY VEHICLE REPLACEMENT The City Council (1) awarded the Goods Agreement for the purchase of one (1) KME Tiller Truck under Sourcewell Contract No. 082025-RVG with Fire Apparatus Solutions, Rialto, in the amount of $2,817,780.73; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Fire Apparatus Solutions including making minor and non-substantive changes.
COST SHARE AGREEMENT - COORDINATED MULTI-AGENCY WILDLAND FIRE RESPONSE -
BAIN INCIDENT
The City Council (1) approved the Cost Share Agreement between the City of Riverside, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), and County of Riverside on behalf of the Riverside County Fire Department for the Bain Incident; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Cost Share Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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FACILITY USE AGREEMENT - SWIFT WATER RESCUE TRAINING
The City Council (1) approved a Facility Use Agreement with the Palo Verde Irrigation District to allow California Task Force 6 (CA-TF6) and Riverside Fire Department personnel to conduct required annual swift water rescue refresher training on the Colorado River in Blythe, California, during May 2027; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to make minor and non-substantive changes to the agreement.
AGREEMENT - RIVERSIDE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES The City Council (1) approved Services Agreement from Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No. 011124-GAL with Galls, LLC., Lexington, Kentucky, for Riverside Fire Department Station uniforms and accessories for a three-year term in the amount of $443,733; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Galls, LLC, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - ANNUAL FIRE DEPARTMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS The City Council (1) approved the Services Agreement with Riverside Medical Clinic, Riverside, for the provision of annual physical examinations for the Riverside Fire Department, for a term of five years, in the total amount of $981,216.00; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AMENDMENT MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the salary adjustment to the Instructor, Museum Program Assistant, Law Clerk, Safety Officer, Assistant Controller, and Fiscal Manager classifications; (2) approved the title changes to the Fire Plan Check Engineer and Parking Control Supervisor classifications; (3) approved the deletion of the non-utilized Utility Surveyor/Installer classification; (4) approved the January 1, 2027, State of California Minimum Wage in accordance with the law; and (5) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect salary adjustment to the Safety Officer classification; title changes to the Fire Plan Check Engineer and Parking Control Supervisor classifications; and deletion of non-utilized classifications.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24431 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend Parts Ill and IV of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to reflect the 2027 State mandated increase to the minimum wage effective January 1, 2027; approve the salary adjustment to the Safety Officer, Assistant Controller, and Fiscal Manager classifications; 112-107
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approve title changes to the Fire Plan Check Engineer and Parking Control Supervisor classifications; and deletion of non-utilized Utility Surveyor/Installer classification, was presented and adopted.
THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT - SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FOR LIBRARY DIGITAL
COLLECTION ACCESS
The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to Subscription Services Agreement with Overdrive Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, for Subscription Services to Access the Library Digital collection, to extend the contract term to June 30, 2027, to increase the contract by $300,000 for a revised total agreement amount of $578,075; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment with Overdrive Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
ARTS AND CULTURE GRANT PROGRAM AWARD FOR TWO-YEAR FUNDING CYCLE The City Council (1) approved the recommendations of the Arts and Culture Program from Arts and Culture to be awarded to twenty-seven arts and cultural organizations as outlined in the recommendations for a total of $410,050 to be awarded Fiscal Year 2026-2027 and a total of $414,150 to be awarded Fiscal Year 2027-2028; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any necessary, financial, or legal documents with the approved organizations making minor or non-substantive changes, to implement the City's Arts and Culture Grant Program.
FISCAL YEARS 2026-2027 AND 2027-2028 RIVERSIDE ARTS COUNCIL FUNDING UNDER
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
The City Council (1) approved funding to the Riverside Arts Council under the Festival of Lights Memorandum of Understanding for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 in an amount not to exceed $900,000 annually; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute agreed upon terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
REQUEST FOR BID 8276 AGREEMENT - INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND RESILIENT
SURFACING - ORANGE TERRACE COMMUNITY PARK
The City Council (1) awarded a Construction Agreement from Request for Bid 8276 with Spectra Systems, Inc., dba Spectra Turf, Corona, for the installation of playground resilient surfacing at Orange Terrace Community Park, in the amount of $159,018; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Agreement with Spectra Turf, including making minor and non-substantive changes. 112-108
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DECLARE POLICE SERVICE DOG "TUX" AS RETIRED AND SURPLUS PROPERTY The City Council (1) declared Police Service Dog "Tux" as retired and surplus property to the needs of the Police Department; and (2) approved the donation of Police Service Dog "Tux" to his previous handler, Officer Joseph Cleary, at no cost to the City.
SMART PROGRAMMING SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR MOTOROLA APX NEXT SINGLE BAND MODEL
4.5 PORTABLE RADIOS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of Smart Programming subscriptions for up to 550 Motorola APX Next Single Band Model 4.5 Portable Radios in the amount of $183,583.50 from Motorola Solutions, Inc., Columbia, Maryland; (2) authorized a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $183,583.50 to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Police Asset Forfeiture US Treasury Software Purchases/Licenses Program Account from the Federal Treasury Asset Forfeiture Trust Account for the purchase of Smart Programming subscriptions for up to 550 Motorola APX Next Single Band Model
4.5 Portable Radios, fully funded by the Interest Bearing Special Deposits Fund, Federal Treasury Asset Forfeiture Trust Account; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase Order with Motorola Solutions, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT - PARK RIVERSIDE DOWNTOWN VALET PROGRAM The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to Service Agreement with Ace Parking III, a California LLC., San Diego, for the Park Riverside Downtown Valet Program to extend the term commencing July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, exercising the first of two approved one-year extension options and increase compensation in the amount of $309,430.86 for a new total contract not-to-exceed $644,026.71; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment with ACE Parking III, California LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes, including term extensions, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
FISCAL YEAR 2026 (HSIP) HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - CYCLE XII GRANT
APPLICATION TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS) - TRAFFIC
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - VARIOUS LOCATIONS CITYWIDE
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operational improvements, audible pedestrian push button systems, high visibility crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons, new signage, new pavement markings, and new bike signs; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign grant-related documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes as necessary.
REQUEST FOR BID 8260 AGREEMENT - HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE 12 - CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT, PHASE 2 -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) awarded Agreement for Construction from Request for Bid 8260 with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., Chino, for Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle 12 - Citywide Traffic Signal Controller Replacement Project, Phase 2 for the term of 90 working days after the commencement date specified in the Notice to Proceed, in the amount of $2,135,800; (2) authorized a 10 percent change order authority, in the amount of $213,580, to be used if unforeseen conditions, changes in scope, or other necessary modifications arise during the project; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $858,570 in the Measure A Fund, Signal Controller Upgrades project expenditure account from available fund balance; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement for Construction with Crosstown Electrical & Data, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
LINDEN STREET RESTRIPING 3-YEAR PILOT PROJECT
The City Council directed staff to implement a 3-year pilot project that would temporarily convert Linden Street between Chicago and lowa Avenues from a four-lane roadway to a two-lane roadway with a striped two-way left-turn lane median and buffered bike lanes.
BID 8183 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TERMINATION - RE-BID CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE 11 CITYWIDE
RETROREFLECTIVE BACKPLATES AND RIGHT-TURN OVERLAP
The City Council (1) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to terminate the existing construction contract for Bid 8183 for the construction of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 Citywide Retroreflective Backplates and Right-Turn Overlap with Servitek Electrical, Inc., Norwalk, in the amount of $3,126,989 for the citywide traffic safety improvement project; and (2) directed staff to re-bid the construction project for the 112-110
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construction of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle 11 Citywide Retroreflective Backplates and Right Turn Overlap.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
Three people spoke regarding the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to approve and authorize the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to execute the Employment Agreement with Lori K.M. Cox to begin employment on October 19, 2026, as Inspector General. The motion carried unanimously.
INTERIM REAL PROPERTY SERVICES MANAGER AGREEMENT - RESOLUTION No one spoke regarding the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Mill to approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Interim Real Property Services Manager Agreement with Eric C. Crockett to begin employment on October 7, 2026, at the hourly rate of pay of $101.85 for all hours worked during Interim assignment; and (2) adopted a Resolution appointing Interim Real Property Services Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and approving the corresponding employment agreement.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24432 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, appointing Eric C. Crockett as an Interim Real Property Services Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and approving employment agreement, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 2:50 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9 (d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning James and Victoria Mutuku v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2402618; (2) §54956.9 (d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Celeste Causey-Neiman v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): ADJ17658915, ADJ17658916; (3) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning complaint of Discrimination Under the Provisions 112-111
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of Government Code 11135 filed by ACLU of Southern California, Inland Equity Community Land Trust and Inland Empire Tenants Union, California Civil Rights Department Case No.(s): 202604-34613616; 202604-34827628; 202604-34827928; (4) §54956.9(a) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Unite Here Local 11 v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2604095; (5) §54956.8 to instruct City's Negotiator, Tom Hatch, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of property at 2965 Madison Avenue, APN: 230-351-016, by Steven Walker/Grapevine/Pack Baron/CBHNS, Tanner Peery/Jon Acevedo/McQuin Baron/Jerry Pulido, Negotiators; (6) §54956.9(d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding two cases; (7) §54956.9(d) (4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding three cases; (8) §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; (9) §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; (10) §54957 for recruitment of Inspector General by City Council; and (11) §54957 for recruitment/appointment of City Manager by City Council
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 5:03 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.
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ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY MAYOR OR MEMBERS
OFTHE CITY COUNCIL - CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
Councilmember Falcone requested that staff conduct a study of Waymo's operations within the city of Riverside and present its findings to the Transportation Board.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 5:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk
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