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1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Councilmember Mill
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events
Announcement of Committee meetings:
Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
Governmental Processes Committee at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
Finance Committee at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation)
Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council)
PRESENTATIONS - Item # 5-7
Library Department overview and employee recognition (10-minute presentation)
Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation recognizing October 1 as Clean Air Day (5-minute presentation)
Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful annual report (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 8-51
Airport
Award Bid 8128 to Michael's Discount Painting, Menifee, for $49,000 and authorize 20 percent change order authority, for total not-to-exceed $58,800 from Airport Main Terminal Painting Project Expenditure Account for painting at main terminal building at Riverside Municipal Airport - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3)
Lease Agreement with L&R Consulting, LLC., for estimated lease revenue of $18,004.80 for 5,775 square feet of airport property through July 31, 2030, with five-year extension option - Riverside Municipal Airport - 6803 Airport Drive (Ward 3)
Award Bid 8127 to R&R Roofing and Waterproofing, Inc., Lake Elsinore, for $660,705 and authorize 15 percent change order authority up to $99,105.75 for total not-to-exceed $759,810.75 from Airport Critical Capital Project, Building and Improvements Account for re-roofing of three structures - Riverside Municipal Airport - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3)
City Attorney
Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 1.17.121(A) of the Riverside Municipal Code to add Chapter 5.85 Junk Dealers/Scrap Metal Recyclers in the included list, and the Title of Section 9.40.120 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Appeal (All Wards)
Increase budget to Redwood Public Law’s work on public/private partnership projects from $250,000 to $661,750 with legal costs paid by developer - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code by amending Section 9.08.165 regarding the parking of recreational vehicles in City parks - Waive further reading (Intro. on 8-19-25, All Wards)
City Clerk
Appoint Corey Cullen to Transportation Board Ward 4 seat - File resignation of Willie Holley from Budget Engagement Commission Resident Ward 7 seat (All Wards)
Minutes of August 19 and September 2, 2025
City Council
Governmental Processes Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 2.90 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the membership of the Budget Engagement Commission (All Wards)
Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee recommends appointment to Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District (All Wards)
Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends introduction an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 9.60 establishing liability for Extraordinary Responses to certain Emergency Incidents and Dangerous Properties to include payment of City's actual public safety response costs (All Wards)
City Manager
Authorize amendments to all federally funded subcontracts and pass-through agreements as-needed to ensure compliance with current and future federal Executive Orders (All Wards)
Community and Economic Development
Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code, to amend an existing Category Title to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, and Services titled Commercial Cannabis Sales Permit Fee to Commercial Cannabis Permit Fees - Waive further reading (Intro. on 8-19-25, All Wards)
Finance
A Resolution of City Council of the City of Riverside declaring its Intention to establish Riverside Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Sagecrest) of the City of Riverside, to authorize the Levy of a Special Tax on property within the District to pay the costs of providing public services including public safety and maintenance services within proposed Community Facilities District - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for October 28, 2025, at 3 p.m. (Ward 5)
Fire
Donation of surplus fire vehicles and equipment to Sister City Ensenada, Mexico (All Wards)
Reimbursement of $107,797.03 from Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley for Fire Department instructional training hours per Inter-Agency Instructional Services Agreement - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
General Services
Temporary waiver of formal procurement in accordance with Purchasing Resolution 24101 Section 602(p) to expedite difficult purchases of new and used Police Department vehicles and motorcycles from various vendors for total not-to-exceed $1.7 million Measure Z Fund, Police Field Operations, Vehicles Replacement- PD Account through June 30, 2026 (All Wards)
Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc., Cypress, for $307,935 from General Services Professional Services Account for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) building automation technical support and equipment at various City facilities through June 30, 2030 (All Wards)
Sixth Amendment to Services Agreement with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC., doing business as Allied Universal Janitorial Services for increased compensation of $917,787.30, plus 20 percent change order authority, for total contract amount of $6,178,548.66 from various Department Budgets for annual custodial services at multiple City facilities through June 30, 2026 (All Wards)
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Housing and Human Services
Amendment to Fiscal Year 2021-2022 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan and HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Grant Agreement - American Rescue Plan Allocation Plan for increase of $6,524 in grant funds for Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
American Rescue Plan Act Loan Agreement with Riverside Housing Development Corporation for $644,384.65 in Emergency Rental Assistance Round 2 grant funds to rehabilitate the 51-unit Oaktree Apartments including 25 American Rescue Plan Act-restricted units - 1946 Seventh Street (Ward 1)
Human Resources
Third Amendment to Agreement with DBS Administrators doing business as The Advantage Group for nine-month extension to provide third-party COBRA and retiree billing administration services with administrative fees paid by participants receiving services and City shall pay $0.50 per participant per month through December 31, 2025, upon mutual agreement of both parties (All Wards)
Third Amendment to Agreement with Legal Access Plans, Inc., doing business as Legalease for four-month extension from July 1 through November 30, 2025, to provide volunteer group legal insurance for employees with fees paid by participants receiving services (All Wards)
Revisions to Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Probation and Probationary Periods Policy (I-5), Salary Plan Administration Policy (II-3), and Retirement (CalPERS) Policy (V-13) (All Wards)
Museum
Request for Proposal 2418 - Agreement with Holden Films, LLC, Palm Springs, for $160,000 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Harada Documentary revenue and expenditure accounts for Phase 1 documentary filmmaking services for documentary of the Harada Family story and rehabilitation of Harada House through December 31, 2028 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Request for Proposal 2445 Agreement with Pacific Coast Landscape & Design, Inc., doing business as Pacific Coast Landscape and Design, Riverside, for $316,800, with 10 percent change order, for total contract amount of $348,480 from General Fund, Parks and Recreation-Neighborhood Maintenance Contract Account for mowing and edging services at various City park facilities September 30, 2027, with one optional three-year term extension, not to exceed total of five years (Wards 1, 5 and 6)
Increase number of Full-Time Equivalents in Special Transportation Division’s budget for six additional full-time minibus driver positions, going from 25.00 FTE to 31.00 FTE in PCN 5200203950 position (All Wards)
Police
Accept donation of 25 vigilant automated license plate reader camera systems with 13 communication boxes and necessary wiring valued at $76,620 from City of Rancho Mirage (All Wards)
Appropriate Asset Forfeiture Funds of $715,000 to Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Police Asset Forfeiture Programs revenue and expenditure accounts - Funds transfer - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Smart Programming subscriptions from Motorola for $182,622 for up to 550 Motorola APX Next Single Band Model 4.5 Portable Radios - Supplemental appropriation - Fund transfer - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Third Amendment to Agreement with American Forensic Nurses, Inc., La Quinta, for increased amount of $26,000, for total not-to-exceed $103,000 from Police Administrative Services, Professional Services Account for biological evidence collection services through June 30, 2025 (All Wards)
Third and Fourth Amendments to Agreement with Bio-Tox Laboratories, Inc., for forensic toxicology testing services related to California Highway Patrol (CHP) arrests in the City of Riverside including services requested by Riverside Police Department and to update payment provisions to current Test List and Fees schedule (All Wards)
Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 5.15 of the Riverside Municipal Code - Regulation of Riverside Police Official Police Tow Truck to clarify definitions, eliminate unnecessary verbiage, create consistency between Chapter 5.15 and Official Police Tow Truck Service Agreement and implement procedural changes to improve operational efficiency - Waive further reading (Intro. on 8-19-25, All Wards)
Public Utilities
Adopt 2025 Public Water System Report on Public Health Goals (PHG) as required under California Health and Safety Code Section 116470(c) (All Wards)
First Amendment to Master Agreement from Request for Proposal 2289 with Hardy & Harper, Inc., Lake Forest, for not-to-exceed $4,000,000 per fiscal year for as-needed asphalt and concrete repair services for water system maintenance, for term through June 30, 2028, with one additional two-year extension option - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, waiving the Formal Bidding Provisions of Section 1109 of the Charter of the City of Riverside under the Utilities Project exception therein for the selection of Hardy & Harper, Inc., for the asphalt and concrete repair services for Water System Maintenance - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Request for Proposal 2434 Agreement with KEWO Engineering Corporation, Inc., Diamond Bar, for not-to-exceed $150,000 annually on an as-needed basis, for professional engineering services including electrical studies at various water utility facilities through December 31, 2030 (All Wards)
Public Works
Purchase of 15-foot CNG Dump Truck from PB Loader Co., Fresno, under Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No. 080521-PBL, for $349,856.29 from Sewer Fund, Sewer Collection System Maintenance, Automotive Equipment Account for Public Works Wastewater Division - Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (All Wards)
Second Amendment to Agreement with Geo-Logic Associates, Inc., Ontario, for $93,123, for total of $302,362 from Refuse Fund Solid Waste Refuse Disposal Professional Services Regulatory Compliance Account for water quality monitoring and reporting services for closed Tequesquite Landfill extending term through June 30, 2026 (All Wards)
Second Amendment to Agreement with Synagro-WWT, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland, for $8,323,810, for total contract amount of $18,134,204 from Sewer Fund Sewer Systems Treatment, Refuse/Disposal Fees Account for biosolids hauling and disposal/reuse services at Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant through June 30, 2027 (All Wards)
Second Amendment to Agreement with Flo-Service, Inc., Burbank, for $180,000, for total contract amount of $605,000 from Sewer Fund, Collection System Maintenance, Professional Services Account for on-call repair, maintenance, and service for various sewer lift station pumps through June 30, 2026 (All Wards)
Change order increase to Purchase Order Number 253122 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 animal control field and licensing services for $577,723.51, from General Fund, Non-Departmental - Public Works, Riverside County Animal Control Account for revised purchase order amount of $3,781,907.51 (All Wards)
Proposed implementation of speed humps on John Street between Victoria and Cleveland Avenues with installation of speed humps, signage and pavement markings estimated at $21,480 from Public Works Department Measure A, Capital Outlay, Traffic Signal Project, Speed Hump Traffic Calming Program, 2009 Measure A Account (Ward 4)
Second Amendment to Agreement with Landscape Maintenance of America doing business as California Highway Adoption Company in the amount of $128,932.22, for new total contract amount of $228,932.21 from Measure A-Jurupa Ext. Van Buren-Rutland Accounts for homeless encampment cleanup services within conservation easement at former Hole Lake (Ward 7)
Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending various sections in Title 6 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Residential Solid Waste and Recyclable Material to establish inspection and enforcement process of contamination, overfill/overweight, cart replacement, and hazardous waste clean-up (All Wards)
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR - Item # 51a-54
Waive Sunshine Ordinance to add Item No. 51b pursuant to Section 4.05.050(D)(2)(a) to add substitution of Councilmember Perry for Councilmember Robillard on the City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee for discussion of the Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization ordinance--Four affirmative votes required (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
Substitute Councilmember Perry for Councilmember Robillard on City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee for discussion on the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization ordinance (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
Adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, establishing a Moratorium on the establishment of new smoke shops, and issuance of new tobacco retail establishment permits for smoke shops within the City - Waive further reading - Five affirmative votes required (Police) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Award Bid 8186 to PCN3 Inc., Los Alamitos, for $15,188,000, plus 30 percent contingency of $4,556,400, for total amount of $19,744,400 funded by California State Grant for Cesar Chavez Community Center Renovation Project to include hazardous abatement and interior/exterior renovations - 2060 University Avenue (Parks, Recreation and Community Services) (Ward 1) (15-minute presentation)
Economic Development Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 16 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Sections 16.04.430, 16.06.050, 16.08.100 and 16.14.030 regarding the Plan Check Self-Certification Program (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation)
CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 55-68
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Realty Income Corporation, et al, Riverside Superior Court Case No: CVRI2501890
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Robert Bahling v. City of Riverside WCAB Claim No(s): 250066
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Richard McDonald v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): ADJ19375400; ADJ19375405
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Frank Hoyos v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2201332
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Tonya Pasco v. City of Riverside, Claim No.:ADJ12250616
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Estate of Joseph Tracy IV, et al. v. City of Riverside, United States District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-2641
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Gall Martinez v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2404903
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Shawn Casteel v. City of Riverside Claim No(s): 250083 / ADJ19981654
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jane Doe v. City of Riverside, United States District Court Eastern District Case No. 5:25-cv-2181 JGB (Ex)
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Charles M. Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of Freeway signs at: 215 North of Columbia Ave., 91 West of Arlington Ave., 60 East of 215/60 Interchange, 215 South of 215/60 Interchange, 91 South of University Ave., 14th Street at Vine, Indiana Ave. at Madison St., Magnolia Ave. at Brockton Ave., Tyler St. at Diana Ave., Van Buren Blvd. at Indiana Ave. - Lamar Advertising Company - C. Todd Porter
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case
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 - two cases
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
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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 Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, 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
3 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - Item # 69-72
Mobile home parks rent stabilization annual review (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Case PR-2025-001821 - Title 20 Cultural Resources Code Text Amendments - Determine project is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15308 (Actions to Protect Environment), 15060(c)(2) (No Physical Change), 15060(c)(3) (Not A Project), and 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as proposed amendment will cause no direct or indirect change to environment, does not meet the definition of a Project under CEQA, and it can be seen with certainty that proposed amendment will not have an effect on environment - Historic District and Spanish Town Road sign programs, Landmark Plaques program, and historic district survey - Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Table 20.15.010 and deleting Sections 20.15.085 and 20.30.030 in their entirety - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing certain actions related to the extension of a Reimbursement Agreement related to the previously authorized and issued Variable Rate Refunding Water Revenue Bonds, Issue of 2011A, for additional three year term for estimated cost of $259,000 - Waive further reading - Approve Financing Team consisting of Finance, City Attorney, Public Utilities, Stradling, Yocca, Carlson & Rauth, as Bond Counsel, PFM Financial Advisors, LLC.,as Municipal Advisor, PNC Bank, National Association, as Letter Of Credit Bank (Finance) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, confirming the annual report of the Arlington Business Partnership, acting in its capacity as the Advisory Board to the Arlington Business Improvement District to levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and approving the levy and collection of the 2025-2026 Annual Assessment - Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Sections 3.48.050 and 3.48.070 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the Arlington Business Improvement District to amend boundaries and levy methodology - Waive further readings (Finance) (Intro. on 8-19-25, Wards 5 and 6) (5-minute presentation)
COMMUNICATIONS
City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
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