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June 16, 2026 ·1:00 PM Final

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting Originally Published: June 4, 2026

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Agenda — 74 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/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. 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. PARKING AVAILABLE IN GARAGE 6 LOCATED AT 3901 ORANGE STREET. Validation stamp (only for Garage 6) is near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber.
  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 Session 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/92696991265. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 26-1842 ▶ jump to 2:27
  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: Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber 26-1843 ▶ jump to 24:45
  11. 11 COMMUNICATIONS
  12. 3 City Manager Updates/Illegal Fireworks Update (10-minute presentation) 26-1844 ▶ jump to 36:48
  13. 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) 26-1850 ▶ jump to 44:35
  14. 14 PRESENTATIONS Item # 5-6
  15. 5 Police Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 26-1849 ▶ jump to 44:42
  16. 6 Receive and file Housing on Faith Lands Handbook update developed in partnership with the Blue Zones Project Riverside (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 26-1826 ▶ jump to 60:47
  17. 17 DISCUSSION CALENDAR Item # 7-7b
  18. 7 Receive and file an update on the preparation of pre-approved plans for missing middle housing - Adopt a resolution adopting the Pre-Approved Housing Plans for Missing Middle Housing - Duplex and Bungalow Unit Plans consistent with Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant requirements - Waive further reading (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 26-1962 ▶ jump to 73:03
  19. 7a Mayor Pro Tem Robillard recommends waiving Sunshine Ordinance determining the need to take immediate action on Item No. 7b to consider Employment Agreement with James Johnson to serve as City Attorney - With full quorum, five affirmative votes required; with less than full quorum, four affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-2148 ▶ jump to 79:51
  20. 7b Mayor Lock Dawson and Mayor Pro Tem Robillard recommend approval of Employment Agreement with James Johnson for Charter Officer position of City Attorney for annual salary of $372,624, commencing July 17, 2026 (All Wards) 26-2151 ▶ jump to 89:40
  21. 21 3 P.M.
  22. 22 PUBLIC HEARING - Item # 8
  23. 8 Adopt an Urgency Ordinance to extend Urgency Ordinance No. 7769 establishing a moratorium on the establishment or expansion of wooden pallet storage yards within City limits by an additional 10 months and 15 days pending the development of updated Zoning regulations for such uses from July 3, 2026, to May 18, 2027, effective immediately - Waive further reading - Five affirmative required (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 26-1945 ▶ jump to 120:07
  24. 24 CLOSED SESSIONS Item # 9-14b ▶ jump to 126:13
  25. 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jane Doe v. City of Riverside, et al., United States District Court, Case No. 5:25-cv-02181-JGB (Ex) 26-2032
  26. 9a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Susan Freeman v City of Riverside, Claim No.: 26-06-14 26-2108
  27. 10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - three cases 26-1853
  28. 11 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 - two cases 26-1854
  29. 12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Charles M. Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of property at 3750 University Avenue, Suite 175, APN: 215-371-005, by Sweet Trio Incorporated dba Urban Dripp; Gil Rubalcaba, Negotiator 26-1989
  30. 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 26-1855
  31. 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 26-1856
  32. 14a Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Clerk 26-2156
  33. 14b Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for public employee discipline of City Manager 26-2157
  34. 34 6:15 P.M.
  35. 35 INVOCATION - Councilmember Mill
  36. 36 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  37. 37 PUBLIC COMMENT
  38. 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/92696991265. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 26-1845 ▶ jump to 183:45
  39. 39 PRESENTATION - Item # 16-17
  40. 16 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Eta Nu Omega Chapter recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 26-1871 ▶ jump to 174:37
  41. 17 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Magnolia Corridor update (Ward 6) (5-minute presentation) 26-1848 ▶ jump to 183:30
  42. 42 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 18-30 ▶ jump to 192:05
  43. 43 City Clerk
  44. 18 File Resignation of Tyler Madary from Transportation Board Ward 1 seat (All Wards) 26-2031
  45. 45 Fire
  46. 19 Introduce an ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 5.66 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding ambulances to modernize definitions, update franchise and permit requirements, and enhance operational standards for ambulance services (All Wards) 26-1628
  47. 47 Housing and Human Services
  48. 20 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for $8,423,448.45 of Encampment Resolution Funding Program Round 5 for the Magnolia Corridor Encampment Resolution Project - Waive further reading (All Wards) 26-1836
  49. 49 Human Resources
  50. 21 Adopt revisions to Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Policy III-7 - Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Applicants and PolicyV-14 - Employees with Disabilities and Temporary/Seasonal Employee Benefits (All Wards) 26-1708
  51. 51 Library
  52. 22 Authorize California State Library grant application for $56,309 or actual amount of grant award for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Lunch at the Library - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-1500
  53. 53 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  54. 23 Approve Second Amendment to Services Agreement with The Sauce Creative Services Corp, Monrovia, to increase compensation for first one-year extension, by $237,837.87, for revised total agreement amount of $1,047,340.47, for Explore Riverside/Riverside Activity Guide through June 30, 2027 (All Wards) 26-1780
  55. 24 Award Bid 8246 to R. E. Schultz Construction, Inc., Orange, for $139,417 from Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District account for installation of playground equipment and purchase and installation of rubber surfacing for Riverwalk Park Playground (Ward 7) 26-1784
  56. 25 Approve Third Amendment to Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for $236,686.32, plus 5% change order for total of $248,520.64, from various Department Accounts for landscape maintenance and irrigation services at various City Facilities through June 30, 2027 (All Wards) 26-1684
  57. 26 Approve Request for Proposal 2517 Services Agreement with Guaranteed Janitorial Service, Inc., Chino, for $1,791,795.60 from Parks and Recreation Professional Services Account for three-year term, with one two-year term extension option for $1,194,530.40, plus 10% change order of $298,632.60, for total agreement amount of $3,284,958.60, for janitorial services (All Wards) 26-1794
  58. 27 Accept Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash Program grant award of $85,000 for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2027-28 for aquatic programs - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-1824
  59. 59 Public Utilities
  60. 28 Approve Request for Proposal 2494 Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Riverside, for $271,960 from Management Services Professional Services Account for Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design (All Wards) 26-1820
  61. 29 Appropriate $3,000,000 from Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to EV Charger Install at Public Facilities Account for Electrify Riverside Publicly Available EV Charger Installation Program - Supplemental Appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Public Utilities) (All Wards) 26-1676
  62. 62 Public Works
  63. 30 Accept public art donation “Peace Pole” valued at $300 from the Riverside East Rotary Club to be installed on Main Street north of Tenth Street (Ward 1) 26-2053
  64. 64 DISCUSSION CALENDAR Item # 31-32
  65. 31 Consider outcome of Energy Efficiency and Public Benefits Fund Community Working Group and Board recommendations - Approve preferred spending plan for Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund available reserves (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation) 26-1818 ▶ jump to 192:40
  66. 32 Waive formal procurement process per Purchasing Resolution 24101 - Approve purchase of 45 electric vehicle chargers from Chaevi Co., Ltd, Riverside, for $1,957,500 from General Fund Infrastructure Reserve to be reimbursed by rebate from Riverside Public Utilities Low Carbon Fuel Standard Funds – Supplemental Appropriation - Interfund transfer - Five affirmative votes required (General Services) (All Wards) 26-1982 ▶ jump to 240:35
  67. 67 COMMUNICATIONS
  68. 33 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 26-1846 ▶ jump to 272:31
  69. 34 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 26-1847 ▶ jump to 274:14
  70. 70 The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
  71. 71 City Council meetings broadcast with closed captioning available on AT&T Channel 99, Charter Spectrum Channel 3, and Frontier Cable Channel 21
  72. 72 View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  73. 73 Follow on Twitter: City of Riverside (@riversidecagov) Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (@rivcaparkandrec) Riverside Fire Department (@RivCAFire) Riverside Police Department (@RiversidePolice) Riverside Public Utilities (@RPUNews) * * * * * * * * *
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