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MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Councilmember Perry
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - Cub Scout Pack 176
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:
Finance Committee at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation)
Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council)
PRESENTATIONS - Item # 5-6
Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Riverside County Director of Victims' Services Melissa Donaldson recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19-25, 2026 (5-minute presentation)
Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Certificate of Recognition to the Fremont Elementary Crossing Guard Aida Claudio for her heroism on November 17, 2024, when she courageously intervened to protect a student from harm (5-minute presentation)
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 7-22
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City Clerk
Appoint Heidi Miceli Davies to Airport Commission Ward 4 seat, Paula May Horychuk to Museum of Riverside Board Ward 5 seat, and Julie Frazier-Mathews to Human Resources Board Ward 5 seat (All Wards)
Approve minutes of March 24, 2026
City Council
Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance amending Title 6 and Title 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code by amending Section 6.24.080 regarding other requirements and prohibitions and adding Section 9.04.225 regarding the prohibition on sale or distribution of nitrous oxide (All Wards)
Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance amending Title 6 and Title 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code by amending Section 6.24.080 regarding other requirements and prohibitions and adding Section 9.04.235 regarding prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom products (All Wards)
City Manager
Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 12.04 of the City of Riverside Municipal Code regarding Airport Regulations and amending Section 12.04.025 regarding incursions into aircraft movement areas to address animals within Air Operations Area (AOA), incursions into Aircraft Movement Areas, tenant special events, and regulation of off-airport commercial vendors (Ward 3)
Community and Economic Department
Case PR-2024-001666 - Adopt an Ordinance amending Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Rezoning approximately 14.42 acres of property located at 2626 Kansas Avenue, 2069 Massachusetts Avenue, and 1989 Massachusetts Avenue from the I-ID - General Industrial and Innovation District (EE - Employment Emphasis and HE - Housing Emphasis Subdistrict) Overlay Zone to I-ID - General Industrial and Innovation District (IE - Industrial Emphasis Subdistrict) Overlay Zone - Adopt an Ordinance amending Tables and Sections of Chapter 19.170 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Innovation District Overlay Zone (ID) - Adopt an Ordinance approving the Development Agreement with SCIND Massachusetts, LLC, for the project to be constructed on the real property located at 2626 Kansas Avenue, 2069 Massachusetts Avenue, and 1989 Massachusetts Avenue - Waive further readings (Intro. on 3-24-26, Ward 2)
Case PC-2026-00071 - Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 19.623 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Billboard Signs Relocation and Replacement Provisions and amending Table 19.650.020 regarding approving and appeal authority - Waive further reading (Intro. on 3-24-26, All Wards)
Finance
Introduce an Ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.90, of the Riverside Municipal Code to reduce the membership of the Budget Engagement Commission to 10 members (All Wards)
Fire
Approve Request for Bids 8226 with Vetted Security Solutions, LLC, St. Petersburg, Florida, for $183,999.59 from UASI Fiscal Year 2023 grant funds for three Mobile Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) recognition systems to enhance public safety, crime prevention, and regional interagency collaboration (All Wards)
Housing and Human Services
Reject bids submitted by Warren Duncan Contracting of San Bernardino, ASR Demolition, Inc., of Riverside, and Air Clean Environmental Inc., of Los Angeles as nonresponsive - Award Bid 8205 to Precision Works, Inc., Ventura, for $73,000 and authorize 20 percent change order authority for total not-to-exceed $87,600 from 2348 University Avenue Account for abatement and demolition of residential duplex structure located at 2348/2350 University Avenue (Ward 1)
Ratify Subrecipient Agreement with Path of Life Ministries for $500,000 for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 3 and 5 for Social Work Internship Program called the Love Your Neighbor Collaborative at eight Riverside Public Library locations to conduct needs assessment, for term of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028 (All Wards)
Innovation and Technology
Approve Change Order No. 2 with RSM US LLP., to extend term for Payment Card Industry (PCI) consulting services agreement through June 30, 2026, with no changes to fees (All Wards)
Library
California State Library Zip Books Project grant award of $14,760 for library materials - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
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Accept $28,378.59 from Library Minor Gift Fund for Library materials, programs, and services - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Police
Adopt an Ordinance amending Titles 1, 5, 6, and 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code to include standardized background investigation procedure for businesses that require a background as part of business permit process - Waive further reading (Intro. on 3-24-26, All Wards)
Public Works
Final Tract Map 38638 - Jamie Chapman, of Riverside Property Owner, LLC, to subdivide one parcel into two parcels, consisting of one parcel for the proposed residential apartment complex and one for the commercial retail development - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Final Map of Tract Map 38638 - Waive further reading - Accept agreement and sureties for installation and faithful performance of improvements and labor and material bonds - Northeast corrner of Streeter Avenue and Arlington Avenue (Ward 3)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee recommends nominees for selection of 2025 City Spirit Award recipient to honor extraordinary deeds and community spirit, good citizenship, and dedication to enhancing quality of life in the City (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
CLOSED SESSIONS # 24-30
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Michael Stamps v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): ADJ10435267
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Genoveva Sanchez v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205124
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)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases
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
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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