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June 23, 2026 ·1:00 PM Final ·Agenda en Espanol

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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Agenda — 91 items

  1. 1 MISSION STATEMENT
  2. 2 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/93149443969 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 email to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. * * * * *
  3. 3 Page Break
  4. 4 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business Resolution, the Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the City Council are available in the Office of the City Clerk, at www.riversideca.gov/meeting, and in the binder located near the entrance of the meeting room while the meeting is in session. PLEASE NOTE The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
  5. 5 1 P.M.
  6. 6 MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
  7. 7 PUBLIC COMMENT
  8. 1 To comment on Closed Sessions and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/93149443969. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 26-2139 ▶ jump to 1:33
  9. 9 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  10. 2 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, July 8, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber 26-1868
  11. 11 COMMUNICATIONS
  12. 3 City Manager Updates (10-minute presentation) 26-1880 ▶ jump to 15:42
  13. 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) 26-1881
  14. 14 PRESENTATION
  15. 5 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Certified Green Businesses for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 recognizing Green Business Program (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 26-1877 ▶ jump to 19:54
  16. 16 PUBLIC HEARINGS - Item 6-8
  17. 6 Adopt 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan for use of Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds with estimated amounts totaling $9,050,905.55 and authorize staff to make changes to funding recommendations - Funds Transfer - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) 26-1819 ▶ jump to 33:37
  18. 7 Approve Fiscal Year 2026-27 Master Fees and Charges Schedule - Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code to add two categories to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, and Services for Public Records Duplication Fee and Notary Services under City Clerk’s Office - Adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule as set forth in Resolution No. 21960, as amended, providing for adjustments for City Clerk fees and authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to amend the Master Fees and Charges Schedule - Waive further reading (Finance) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 26-1886 ▶ jump to 71:44
  19. 8 Case PC-2025-00427 - City of Riverside - Determine Case PC-2025-00427 (Zoning Text Amendment) is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of project will not have significant effect on environment - Approve amendments to Title 16 Buildings and Construction) and Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code, including but not limited to, Article VII (Specific Land Use Provisions) to implement an Adaptive Reuse Ordinance establishing regulations and incentives to facilitate conversion of existing non-residential buildings to residential uses within designated areas - Introduce an Ordinance amending Title 16 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 16.15 regarding alternative building standards for adaptive reuse projects and amending Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 19.540 regarding adaptive reuse (Community and Economic Development)(All Wards) 26-1957 ▶ jump to 95:58
  20. 20 CLOSED SESSIONS - Items 9-14
  21. 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jay H. Grodin, et al/ v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2201327 26-1991
  22. 10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Richard Bell v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): 240044/ ADJ19233043 26-2056
  23. 11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 26-1927
  24. 12 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 26-1928
  25. 13 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, and Riverside Police Administrators Association, and all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General 26-1930
  26. 14 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 26-1932
  27. 27 6:15 P.M.
  28. 28 INVOCATION - Councilmember Perry ▶ jump to 133:42
  29. 29 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  30. 30 PUBLIC COMMENT
  31. 15 To comment on the Consent Calendar and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/93149443969. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 26-2140 ▶ jump to 134:55
  32. 32 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 16-48
  33. 33 City Attorney
  34. 16 Approve an increase in legal budget for law of firm Thompson Coburn for not-to-exceed $105,000 for a total legal budget of $897,000 from Electric Fund, Power Supply Operations, Outside Legal account for Fiscal Year 2025-26 - Approve legal budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for law firm Thompson Coburn for not-to-exceed $895,000 (All Wards) 26-1822
  35. 17 Approve an increase to legal budget with law firm of Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley budget for not-to-exceed $60,600 for a revised total budget of $560,000 for the Simpson v. City of Riverside trial - Approve budget for Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP for not to exceed amount of $500,000 for specialized appellate legal services in the Simpson v. City of Riverside appeal(All Wards) 26-2114
  36. 36 City Clerk
  37. 18 Approve minutes of June 9, 2026 26-1852
  38. 19 Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.100 regarding Commission of the Deaf name change to "Deaf Commission" - Waive further reading (Intro. on 6-9-2026, All Wards) 26-1994
  39. 39 City Council
  40. 20 Economic Development Committee recommends City Sponsorship Program support of $158,214 in the form of monetary funding and/or in-kind contributions for charitable and community events, which are produced by local non-profit organizations for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from July 1 - December 31, 2026 (All Wards) 26-1908
  41. 41 City Manager
  42. 21 Reject bids under Request for Proposals 2515 submitted by Padcor, Simi Valley, and Absolute Sign Inc., Los Alamitos, as nonresponsive - Approve Request for Proposals 2515 Design-Build Agreement with Square Signs LLC., doing business as Front Signs, Burbank, for $66,982.75 and authorize 15 percent change order authority up to $10,047.41 for total not-to-exceed $77,030.16 from Airport Maintenance/Repair of Buildings and Improvement account for design, manufacture, and installation of new marquee digital sign at Riverside Municipal Airport - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3) 26-1375
  43. 22 Approve Agreement with Hauptmann & Associates for $290,976 from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with two optional one-year extensions for $96,992 per year, for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $484,960 from CM – Community Police Review Commission’s Professional Services budget account for Community Police Review Commission consultant services (All Wards) 26-2034
  44. 44 Community and Economic Development
  45. 23 Approve Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Greens Gibson LLC for sale price of $50,772 and closing costs not-to-exceed $5,000 for a portion of fee simple interest of City-owned vacant canal land, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 233-160-022, located between Van Buren Boulevard and Gibson Street (Ward 5) 26-1534
  46. 46 page break
  47. 24 Receive and file update on preparation of a Transit Oriented Development Action Plan for the Downtown Metrolink Station - Adopt a Resolution approving the Transit Oriented Development Action Plan for the area surrounding the Downtown Metrolink Station located at 4066 Vine Street consistent with Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 (REAP 2.0) guidelines - Waive further reading (Ward 1) 26-2106
  48. 48 Finance
  49. 25 Adopt a Resolution establishing the Appropriations Limit of $490,785,658 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the City of Riverside in accordance with the provisions of Division 9 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State of California - Waive further reading (All Wards) 26-1887
  50. 26 Approve annual renewal of City' s various insurance policies negotiated through the City's Insurance Broker, Keenan & Associates, for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 for an amount not to exceed $10,722,029.26 - Authorize 15% contingency of $1,608,304.39 for potential changes and coverage enhancements for a total amount not to exceed $12,330,333.65 (All Wards) 26-1946
  51. 27 Approve Request for Proposals 2520 Services Agreement with ATI Restoration, LLC, Anaheim, for $2,250,000, for emergency and non-emergency, general contracting, mitigation, remediation, repair and restoration services for term of three years with option to extend for two one-year terms, for $750,000 annually plus 10% change order authority in the amount of $375,000 for total agreement amount of $4,125,000 from Liability Insurance Trust Fund, Property Damage Claims account (All Wards) 26-1954
  52. 28 Approve Request for Proposals 2519 Services Agreement with 24 Hour Express Services, Murrieta, California, for $2,250,000 for emergency and non-emergency on-call plumbing services for three-year term with option to extend for two one-year terms for $750,000 annually plus 10% change order authority in the amount of $375,000 for total agreement amount of $4,125,000 from Liability Insurance Trust Fund, Property Damage Claims account (All Wards) 26-1950
  53. 29 Approve Request for Proposals 2524 Services Agreements with One Silver Serve, LLC, dba SERVPRO Global DRT, Encino, California, and T.E. Roberts Inc., Irvine, each for $2,250,000 for emergency and non-emergency general contractor services for three-year term with the option to extend for two one-year terms in the amount of $750,000 annually plus 10% change order authority in the amount of $225,000 for a total agreement amount of $2,475,000 from Liability Insurance Trust Fund, Property Damage Claims account (All Wards) 26-1949
  54. 30 Approve Central Stores Annual Purchase Orders for Fiscal Year 2026/27 for estimated amount of $23,020,488 - Approve not-to-exceed 20% allowance for Producer Price Index (PPI) increases applicable to FY 2026/27 Central Stores Purchase Orders supporting Electric and Water operations (All Wards) 26-1948
  55. 55 Human Resources
  56. 31 Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend Parts III and IV of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to approve the salary schedule effective July 3, 2026, reflecting previously approved and negotiated cost of living adjustments (COLAs) for employees in the Unrepresented Group, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Service Employees International Union (SEIU) - Refuse, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) - Wastewater, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Field and Supervisory Groups; and to create the classifications and salary ranges for Museum Event and Volunteer Coordinator and Parking Services Supervisor - Waive further reading (All Wards) 26-1857
  57. 57 Innovation and Technology
  58. 32 Approve CrowdStrike renewal agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, Reston, Virginia, for $332,253.42 from Measure Z Fund, IT-Admin, Technology Replacement Account under OMNIA Contract Number R240303 for a four-year term through July 17, 2030, (All Wards) 26-1896
  59. 33 Approve annual renewal of services for 80 existing annual software and hardware maintenance and support or subscription agreements for Fiscal Year 2026-27, with aggregate expenditures over $100,000 over the life of the agreement, or will be surpassing $100,000, for an estimated total amount of $7,490,347 from various Innovation & Technology accounts - Approve a 15 percent change order authority for renewals for Fiscal Year 2026-27, to be used if quotes are higher than expected, and/or for use of minor supplemental purchases (All Wards) 26-1922
  60. 60 Museum
  61. 34 Approve accession into permanent collection of archival items including one Ruby’s Drive-In matchbook cover, two double-sided Black Lives Matter protest signs, and ten items relating to Riverside County Superior Court Judge William Ellis (All Wards) 26-1923
  62. 35 Approve accession into permanent collection of four Revere Ware pots with lids, manufactured in Riverside (All Wards) 26-1924
  63. 36 Approve Deaccession from Museum of Riverside’s permanent collection one lot of Indian Wells archaeological materials including ancestral remains (A744) one Palm Springs olla (A5-234), one Desert Hot Springs mano (A513-1), and one collection of Palm Desert archaeological materials (A688-21(2), A688-25, A688-25(1), A688-27(1-3), A688-28(1-7), A688-31) associated with Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (All Wards) 26-1925
  64. 37 Approve five-year strategic plan for Museum operations for Fiscal Years 2026-2027 through 2030-2031 (All Wards) 26-1926
  65. 65 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  66. 38 Approve Request for Proposal 2527 Agreement with Flexlynqs LLC, Newark, California, for $198,426 from Special Transit Fund (560) Comp Ops Analysis Account for comprehensive operational analysis of City’s Special Transportation Services for term of one year, with one-year term extension option (All Wards) 26-1997
  67. 39 Approve First Amendment to License Agreement with Family Service Association, for $1,239.90 per month for 2,743 square feet of space at Eric M. Solander Youth and Family Resource Center (Arlanza Center), for term of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, for $1,239.90 per month, with option to extend for two additional one-year terms (Ward 6) 26-1996
  68. 68 Police
  69. 40 Award Request for Bid No. 8243 to Galls, LLC, Lexington, Kentucky, for $185,000 annually for total contract amount of $925,000 from General Fund, Police Department, Support Services Clothing, Linen, and Safety Supplies Account for Police Department uniforms and accessories for term of one year ending June 30, 2027, with option to extend for four one-year terms (All Wards) 26-1898
  70. 41 Declare Police Service Dog “Maverick” as retired and surplus property - Donate Police Service Dog “Maverick” to his current handler, Officer Mitchell Gonzales, at no cost to the City (All Wards) 26-2074
  71. 42 Authorize interfund transfer of $60,000 from Canine Trust Account for purchase of three Police Service Dogs, training, and equipment to Police Capital Projects Account - Supplemental Appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-1897
  72. 72 Public Utilities
  73. 43 Approve Request for Proposal 2542 Agreement with Babcock Laboratories, Inc., Riverside, for $3,319,632, from Public Utilities account with the option to extend for two one-year terms, in the amount of $2,213,088 plus 10% change order in the amount of $553,272 for a total agreement amount of $6,085,992 (All Wards) 26-1900
  74. 44 Adopt a resolution adopting the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan prepared by the City of Riverside’s Public Utilities Department - Waive further reading (All Wards) 26-1901
  75. 45 Adopt a resolution adopting the 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan prepared by the City of Riverside’s Public Utilities Department - Waive further reading (All Wards) 26-1902
  76. 46 Approve the expenditure with Underground Service Alert of Southern California, for $345,000, from Public Utilities Electric Field and Accounts for the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031 (All Wards) 26-1903
  77. 77 Public Works
  78. 47 Approve Sixth Amendment to Agreement with Enfotech & Consulting, Inc., Brunswick, New Jersey, to modify the scope of work, and increase compensation in the amount of $84,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $694,306.30, from Public Works, Sewer, Environmental Compliance, Software Purchase/Licensing account for the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant, extending the agreement through June 30, 2028 (All Wards) 26-1888
  79. 48 Authorize submittal of Active Transportation Program Cycle VIII grant application to California Department of Transportation for $9,900,000 for improvements at Jackson Elementary School, Pachappa Elementary School, Myra Lynn Elementary School, Patricia Beatty Elementary School, and University Heights Middle School to construct high-visibility crosswalks, audible pedestrian push buttons, speed feedback signs, AI-based state-of-the-art video detection systems, battery back-up systems, and improve sidewalk connectivity in surrounding neighborhoods - Authorize Public Works Department to submit Active Transportation Program Cycle VIII grant application to California Department of Transportation in an amount up to $500,000 for Islander Park/County Trail Plan, a comprehensive plan for development of new trail (All Wards) 26-1895
  80. 80 PUBLIC HEARING - Item # 49
  81. 49 Proposed Fiscal Years 2026-2028 Biennial Budget and proposed Fiscal Years 2026-2028 Capital Improvement Plan - Adopt a Resolution amending the Two-Year Budget of the City of Riverside for the Fiscal Years beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, totaling $1,573,871,838 and beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2028, totaling $1,591,086,507 - Waive further reading - Delegate investment authority to Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027 - Five affirmative votes required (Finance) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation) 26-2069 ▶ jump to 157:55
  82. 82 DISCUSSION CALENDAR - Item 50
  83. 50 Adopt a resolution establishing rules of procedure and order of business for the City Council and related functions and activities and rescinding all prior actions taken thereto, and repealing resolution no. 24365 to comply with SB707’s requirements for disruption of telephonic or internet service during a meeting - Waive further reading (City Attorney/City Clerk) (All Wards) 26-2113 ▶ jump to 215:39
  84. 84 COMMUNICATIONS
  85. 51 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 26-1882 ▶ jump to 218:46
  86. 52 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 26-1883 ▶ jump to 219:01
  87. 87 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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