Provide potential June 2, 2026, ballot measure options and proposed language as directed by Council, election timeline and legal requirements, and present City Council with a recommendation of potential local revenue measures for placement on ballot - Option A: Adopt a Resolution ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026 for the placement of a General Tax Measure on the ballot for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Riverside, a measure to renew the City’s Transaction and Use Tax (Sales Tax) at an updated one and one quarter percent rate until ended by the voters - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 3.08 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the City of Riverside Transaction and Use Tax; Option B: Adopt a Resolution ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Riverside, a measure to adopt a Supplemental Transaction and Use Tax (Sales Tax) at the rate of one quarter percent - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 3.09 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the City of Riverside Supplemental Transaction and Use Tax; Option C1: Adopt a Resolution ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a municipal election to be held on June 2, 2026 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Riverside, a measure to renew the City’s existing Transaction and Use Tax (Sales Tax) until ended by the voters - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 3.08 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the City of Riverside Transaction and Use Tax; Option C2: Adopt a Resolution ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the City of Riverside, a measure to update the City’s Transient Occupancy Tax until ended by the voters - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.32 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the City of Riverside Transient Occupancy Tax - Consent to Registrar of Voters rendering election services to City as requested by City Clerk and as stated in the Memorandum of Understanding with County of Riverside - Direct City Clerk to transmit a copy of measure to City Attorney for preparation of an impartial analysis - Determine if Mayor or Members of the City Council wish to author ballot arguments - Direct City staff to develop and implement a stakeholder/outreach plan to educate and inform residents and businesses of the proposed revenue measure - Five affirmative votes required (City Manager) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation)

Committee

City Council

Requested by

City Clerk

Introduced

February 18, 2026

On agenda

March 3, 2026

Where it was heard

City Council Mar 3, 2026 City Council Mar 3, 2026