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The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.
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3 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
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
COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation)
Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council)
WORKSHOP - Item # 5
River District Feasibility Study update (Parks, Recreation and Community Services) (Wards 1, 3 and 7) (15-minute presentation)
PRESENTATIONS - Items # 6-7
Marketing and Communications Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Police Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
PUBLIC HEARING - Item # 8
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Sagecrest) of the City of Riverside, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Thereof, Calling an Election and Approving and Authorizing Certain Actions Related Thereto - Resolution of City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Sagecrest) of the City of Riverside, Certifying Election Results - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Sagecrest) of the City of Riverside Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Finance) (Ward 5) (10-minute presentation)
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CLOSED SESSIONS - Items # 8a-20
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Tony Platt v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Phaedra Norton vs. City of Riverside, Superior Court Case No. CVR12500992
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Dawn Boggs-Fatten v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim Nos.: 240076/ADJ19873288
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Bruce Blomdahl v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.: 250024
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Robert Bahling v. City of Riverside WCAB Claim No.: 250066
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Erica Velasco v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2405218, Claim Nos.: 24-05-26 and 24-09-27
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning TAT RV, LLC, et al v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2503564
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Thuy Vo v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2402092
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Angela Smith and Warren Smith v. City of Riverside, United States District Court No. 5:24-cv-02475-SSS (SHKx)
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 - one case
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
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
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Hemenway
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
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PRESENTATION - Item # 22
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - The Chosen Youth Group at Queen of Angels Catholic Church (Ward 7) (5-minute presentation)
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Items # 23-36
City Attorney
Approve legal budget for law firm of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP., for not-to-exceed $250,000 from General Fund/City Attorney Outside Legal Services Account for appeal representation in lawsuit entitled City of Riverside v. The Regents of the University of California - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
City Clerk
Minutes of October 14, 2025
City Council
Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to Establish Axle Restrictions Prohibiting Commercial Vehicles Exceeding Three Axles from Cutting Through Segment of Placentia Lane from Center Street to Orange Street (Ward 1)
Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommend annual review of Military Equipment Policy - Approve Military Equipment Policy for acquisition, deployment and reporting requirements of specialized law enforcement equipment and forward copy of policy to Governor’s Office in accordance with Assembly Bill 481 (All Wards)
Governmental Processes Committee recommends adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Adopting the Citywide Ward-Specific Special Events, Programs and Projects Policy - Waive further reading (All Wards)
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Community and Economic Development
Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements with various property owners for minimum ten-year terms with annual automatic renewals: Robert John Walker, Jr., 3472 Elmwood Court; Adrian and Adriana Gonzalez, 3520 Elmwood Drive; Brian and Angela Butler, 3620 Ramona Drive; Daniel Mihaila and Gabrielle Rivera, 4895 Brockton Avenue; Mark Sterner, 4001 Main Street; Roger and Argelia Alfaro, 3592 Elmwood Drive; Kevin and Mary Anne Manning, 4425 Oakwood Place and 3617 Linwood Place; Melissa Ascencio, 5642 Magnolia Avenue; Stefan and Lynette Kruger, 5211 Central Avenue; Gretchen Valenti, Robin Davey, and Deborah Bradbury, 4291 Twelfth Street; Jason Anderson, 4223 Twelfth Street; Richard and Kimberly Leigh and Richard and Danti Leigh, 3466 University Avenue; Bruce Link and Jo Carol Phelan, 4649 Ninth Street; Jeffery and Michelle Oldfield, 4506 University Avenue; Jairus Landrum, 4051 Larchwood Place; Eileen Wei, 3706 Elmwood Court; Evan Snyder, 3558 Beechwood Place; Jordan Vazquez, 3542 Castle Reagh Place; and Oluwafemi Alabi and Julian Hinson, 5411 Magnolia Avenue (Wards 1 and 3)
Case PR-2025-001809 (VC-S) - Miguel Villesenor of Inland Valley Surveying, Inc. - Determine project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility project will have a significant effect on environment - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, providing for the Summary Vacation (Case No. PR-2025-001809) of an Approximately 370-Square-Foot Excess Right-of-Way Portion of Pike Street, which Location Fronts 11995 Pike Street, at Terminus of Pike Street, North of Hudden Street - Waive further reading (Ward 7)
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Request for Proposal 2457 Agreement with Plantation Productions, Inc., Riverside, for not-to-exceed $180,000 from Entertainment Fund, The Box Professional Services Account for logistical and technical support for The Box at Fox Entertainment Plaza through June 30, 2027, with one additional two-year term extension option (Ward 1)
Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with County of Riverside for $6,836.35 monthly rent revenue for Riverside University Health System Public Health Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Services Programs at Arlanza Youth and Family Resource Center through August 31, 2026, with two one-year term extension options - 7801 Gramercy Place, Suite C (Ward 6)
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Second Amendment to Agreement with Groovelabs, LLC, for increase of $81,951, for total contract of $249,822, and 10 percent change order authority for changes including, but not limited to, visitor safety, repairs, or unforeseen conditions from General Fund Arts and Cultural Affairs Festival of Lights Account for entertainment stage services for 2025 Festival of Lights through January 31, 2026 (Ward 1)
Second Amendment to Agreement with Ice Cold Entertainment, Inc., to increase compensation by $453,260.78, for total contract amount of $1,316,351.06, from General Fund, Arts and Cultural Affairs, Festival of Lights Expenditures Account for ice rink services for 2025 Festival of Lights, and to modify agreement term to end on January 31, 2026 (Ward 1)
Police
Accept State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant of $450,000, Child Passenger Safety Program grant of $25,000, and Motorcycle Safety Program grant of $21,000 for local programs to help enforce traffic laws, educate the public about traffic safety, and provide various and efficient means of reducing fatalities, injuries and economic losses from collisions through September 30, 2026 - Supplemental appropriations - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Appropriate Evidence Trust Funds of $67,809 to General Fund, Police Support Services, Maintenance/Repair of Buildings and Improvements Account and $44,500 to General Fund, Police Support Services, Special Department Supplies Account, utilizing funds from Special Deposits Fund, Evidence Trust Account for total of $112,309 - Funds transfer - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Public Works
Award Bid 8203 to CAT Tracking, Inc., Riverside, for $215,000 plus 10 percent change order authority for not-to-exceed $236,500 from General Fund, Arts and Cultural Affairs, Festival of Lights Account for 2025 Festival of Lights traffic control services (Ward 1)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR - Item # 37 - 37b
Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends to receive cost of service and rate design study results and recommendations for water treatment facilities to meet Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulations - Establish Water Treatment Designated Reserve in Water Utility Fund to set aside proceeds received from PFAS settlements for capital costs of water treatment plants - Offset capital cost of water Treatment Facility 1, utilizing Ion Exchange (IX) Water Treatment Plant, to meet PFAS regulations with PFAS settlement proceeds - Receive update on Request for Proposal 2415 for Design and Construction Management services for Treatment Facility 1, using Ion Exchange (IX) WaterTreatment Plant, and request staff return with update on project design and timeline - Return to Board of Public Utilities for review of Water Treatment Surcharge within one year for water treatment facilities 2 and 3, not covered by PFAS settlement proceeds, to meet PFAS regulations (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Waive Sunshine Ordinance to add Item No. 37b pursuant to Section 4.05.050(D)(2)(a) to reconsider the matter establishing the proposed Testing Laboratory Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Procedure Guidelines to the Agenda (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the Testing Laboratories Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Procedure Guidelines - Waive further reading - Direct staff to schedule a Public Hearing amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fees and Charges Schedule providing for a Testing Laboratory Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Fee (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-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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Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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