Riverside Council approves housing and safety measures

MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. Spanish interpreters will be available in person and via phone. To participate virtually, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your desired language. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak. VIA ZOOM: Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265 Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please follow along via the telephone or Zoom options above to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council can be submitted via the eComment feature at www.riversideca.gov/meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov.

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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 Announcement of Committee meetings: Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 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

City Clerk's Office Department overview and employee recognition - Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation declaring May 3-9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)

PUBLIC HEARING Item # 6

CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - Case PR-2021-001114 - Approve proposal by Hugo Lepe of Century Heritage Builders, Inc., to consider General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, and Design Review to facilitate 117-unit multi-family residential development on 4.54 acres - Determine project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings set forth in the case record and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Sections 15074 and 21081.6 - Adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Designation of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to 2.72 acres of the project site identified Assessor's Parcel Numbers 143-040-010 and 143-040-011, from MDR – Medium Density Residential to HDR – High Density Residential - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Rezoning approximately 2.72 acres of property identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 143-040-010 and 143-040-011, from the R-1-7000 Single Family Residential Zone to R-3-1500 - Multiple Family Residential Zone - 4663 and 4705 Hedrick Avenue and 4618 Jones Avenue (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 6) (10-minute presentation)

DISCUSSION CALENDAR Item # 7-7b

Land Use Committee recommends approval of University Avenue Density Transfer Pilot Program for development of vacant City-owned surplus parcels and Housing Element sites along University Avenue in University Avenue Specific Plan area - Determine that the University Avenue Density Transfer Pilot Program is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(2)(No Physical Change) and 15060(c)(3)(Not a Project) of the CEQA Guidelines as the program does not meet the definition of a Project under CEQA - Adopt a Resolution establishing the University Avenue Residential Density Transfer Pilot Program - Waive further reading (Community and Economic Development) (Wards 1 and 2) (15-minute presentation)

Waive Sunshine Ordinance to add Item No. 7b pursuant to Section 4.05.050(D)(1)(a) to consider a five-year agreement with ConvergeOne for $1,111,362.43 for renewal of Avaya telephone services for five-year term - With full quorum, five affirmative votes required; with less than full quorum, four affirmative votes required (Innovation and Technology)(All Wards)(5-minute presentation)

Approve subscription, maintenance, and support renewal for Avaya with ConvergeOne, Inc., for $1,111,361.33 from Innovation & Technology Department – Network Division Software Maintenance and Support account through April 30, 2031 (Innovation and Technology)(All Wards)(5-minute presentation)

CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 8-13

Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Beverly Demar-Brown v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): 220050/ADJ15072004

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 §54957.6 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, Riverside Police Administrators Association and all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General

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 for recruitment/appointment of Inspector General by City Council

6:15 P.M.

INVOCATION - Mayor Lock Dawson

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

PUBLIC COMMENT

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PRESENTATIONS - Item # 15-16

Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to John W. North educator Lillian McCandless and Gable Farms founder Erick Unger recognizing April 22, 2026, as Earth Day (5-minute presentation)

Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Certificate of Recognition recognizing the success of the Neighbors-to-Neighbors grant (5-minute presentation)

CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 17-31

City Clerk

Approve minutes of April 7, 2026

City Council

Land Use Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance amending Title 1 of the Riverside Municipal Code by amending Section 1.17.230(A) regarding Administrative citation fines; assessment and amounts by increasing administrative citation fine amounts to $100 for first occurrence, $500 for second occurrence, and $1,000 for third occurrence and each subsequent occurrence for same type of violation (All Wards)

City Manager

Adopt 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 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-7-26, Ward 3)

Community and Economic Development

Approve City’s Foreign Direct Investment Strategy as part of its broader economic development efforts - Authorize international travel for elected officials through June 30, 2027, in support of business attraction and investment initiatives - Receive quarterly updates to Economic Development Committee and annual updates to City Council to ensure transparency and accountability (All Wards)

Finance

Receive annual audit reports from external independent auditor, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP., on City of Riverside 2024-25 financial results, as required by Riverside City Charter (All Wards)

Adopt an Ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.90, to reduce the membership of the Budget Engagement Commission to 10 members - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-7-26, All Wards)

CONTINUED FROM APRIL 14, 2026 - Record supplemental appropriations, operating transfers, revenue adjustments, and all other accounting entries from the General, Capital Outlay, CFD Riverwalk Vista, and Redevelopment Successor Agency (RDSA) Bond Funds in the amount of $426,355 to support a pending receivable in RDSA 2007 Bond fund – Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)

Housing and Human Services

Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 3 Loan Agreement with Mulberry Gardens Senior, L.P. in the amount of $2,025,365 for the development of the Mulberry Gardens Senior Housing Project with 25 restricted units for seniors at risk of homelessness located at 2524 Mulberry Street - Permanent Local Housing Allocation Loan Agreement with Mulberry Gardens Family, L.P. in the amount of $971,108.60 for the development of the Mulberry Family Housing Project with 9 restricted affordable housing units located at 2560 Mulberry Street (Ward 1)

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to support an application submitted by Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc., for up to $3,000,000 over a three-year period through the California Strategic Growth Council’s Factory-Built Housing Regional Pilot Program Round 3 for Riverside city and county small lot infill housing feasibility, pre-approved prototype, and regional acceleration initiative - Waive further reading (All Wards)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

Approve 2026-2029 Special Transportation Title VI Program under the Federal Transit Administration Circular 4702.1B (All Wards)

Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, with condition that Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan requirements are completed and approved by the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority prior to starting design development - Adopt Martha McLean Anza Narrows and Jurupa Avenue Trailhead Master Plans (Ward 3)

Police

Approve Service Agreement with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., Greensboro, NC, for not-to-exceed $350,000 in Fiscal Year 25/26 and $500,000 in Fiscal Years 26/27 and 28/29 for total agreement amount of $1,850,000 from Measure Z Fund, Homeless Outreach Professional Services Account and Measure Z Fund, Police Field Operations, Vehicle Replacement account for specialty vehicle equipment, removal, and installation services through September 30, 2029 (All Wards)

Adopt 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 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-7-26, All Wards)

Adopt 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 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-7-26, All Wards)

Public Works

Authorize acceptance of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program award of $79,098 from California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to continue enhancing recycling access, education, and litter-reduction efforts citywide - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)

Award Bid 8223 to Asad Holdings, LLC, Laguna Hills, for $338,895 from Public Parking Fund, Parking Lighting Project Expenditure Account for construction of Downtown Parking Lighting on Main Street from 5th Street to 6th Street, on 5th Street from Main to Orange Street, and at City Parking Lot 1 located at 3581 Mission Inn Avenue (Ward 1)

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

* * * * * * * * * The meeting for April 28, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 2026

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