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May 5, 2026 ·1:00 PM Revised ·Agenda en Espanol

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting Originally Published: April 23, 2026

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Agenda — 76 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 the eComment feature at www.riversideca.gov/meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments 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 INVOCATION - Councilmember Falcone ▶ jump to 1:46
  8. 8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
  10. 1 To comment on Closed Sessions, 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. 26-1436 ▶ jump to 2:58
  11. 11 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  12. 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events 26-1286 ▶ jump to 35:08
  13. 13 COMMUNICATIONS
  14. 3 City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation) 26-1287 ▶ jump to 46:15
  15. 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) 26-1288 ▶ jump to 47:09
  16. 16 PRESENTATIONS Items 5-8
  17. 5 Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District 2025 Year-End update (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 26-1211 ▶ jump to 47:27
  18. 6 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Riverside Health and Fitness (Ward 4) (5-minute presentation) 26-1176
  19. 8 Mayor Lock Dawson to call upon Community & Economic Development Department Interim Director Miranda Evans to accept a Proclamation recognizing May 4-8, 2026, as Economic Development Week (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 26-1521 ▶ jump to 62:22
  20. 7 City Manager's Office Department overview and employee recognition (15-minute presentation) (All Wards) 26-1060 ▶ jump to 57:53
  21. 21 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 9-29 ▶ jump to 77:57
  22. 22 City Clerk
  23. 9 Appoint Mark Jones to Park and Recreation Commission Citywide seat and Christian Cruz to Board of Public Utilities Ward 6 (All Wards) 26-1474
  24. 10 Approve minutes of April 14 and 21, 2026, regular meetings and April 20 and 21, 2026, special meetings 26-1088
  25. 25 page break
  26. 26 City Council
  27. 11 Governmental Processes Committee recommends adoption of a resolution regarding Citywide Ward-Specific special events, programs, and projects policy - Waive further reading (All Wards) 26-1291
  28. 12 Governmental Processes Committee recommends introduction of an ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 regarding the Code of Ethics and Conduct related to digital communications misconduct (All Wards) 26-1453
  29. 29 City Manager
  30. 13 Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Waypoint Aviation Services for estimated revenue of $600,000 for approximately 49,722 square feet of office, hangar, and aircraft parking ramp space at Riverside Airport through November 30, 2035, with one additional ten-year extension option - 6873 Flight Road (Ward 3) 26-0660
  31. 14 Approve a Policy Exception for usage of a Citywide Grant Writer Bid Panel to assist in completion of outside competitive grant funding applications (All Wards) 26-1242
  32. 32 Community and Economic Development
  33. 15 Adopt 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 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-21-26, All Wards) 26-1408
  34. 16 Adopt a Resolution declaring as exempt surplus a City-owned parcel with approximately 15,672 square feet, bearing Assessor’s Parcel Number 190-035-005 - Waive further reading - Authorize marketing and sale of the property at fair market value - 5730 Jurupa Avenue (Ward 3) 26-1044
  35. 17 Case PR-2021-001114 - Hugo Lepe of Century Heritage Builders, Inc. - Adopt 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 - Waive further reading - 4663 and 4705 Hedrick Avenue and 4618 Jones Avenue (Intro. on 4-21-26, Ward 6) 26-1325
  36. 36 page break
  37. 37 General Services
  38. 18 Approve Interdepartmental Memorandum of Understanding between General Services Department and Riverside Police Department for temporary use of 2,400 square-feet of office space at Magnolia Place Shopping Center - 10530, 10540, and 10560 Magnolia Avenue (Ward 6) 26-1248
  39. 39 Library
  40. 19 Accept Library Minor Gift Fund of $28,378.59 for Library materials, programs, and services - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-1094
  41. 20 Approve California State Library grant of $49,288 or actual amount of grant award with matching in-kind contributions from Library Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adult and Family Literacy Programs - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-0882
  42. 42 Museum
  43. 21 Ratify Purchase Order 253640 with Commercial Scaffolding of California, Inc., in amount of $27,044 for emergency work to protect the National Historic Landmark Harada House - Adopt a Resolution declaring that the roof protection and scaffolding modifications at the Harada House was of urgent necessity for the Preservation of Life, Health, and Property pursuant to Charter Section 1109; and (2) authorizing a change order to the agreement for construction with Commercial Scaffolding of California, Inc, for roof protection and scaffolding at the Harada House, in the amount of $27,044 with an additional 15% contingency in the amount of $12,568 for a contract price total of $96,356 - Waive further reading (Ward 1) 26-1130
  44. 44 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  45. 22 Accept donation of a scoreboard value at $21,000 from Pachappa Little League, Inc., to be installed at Don Jones Park (Ward 3) 26-1209
  46. 46 Public Utilities
  47. 23 Receive update on Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditure report for period of July 2025 through December 2025 (All Wards) 26-1026
  48. 24 Adopt Riverside’s 2026-2027 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment (All Wards) 26-1232
  49. 49 page break
  50. 50 Public Works
  51. 25 Award Bid 8235 to LC Paving & Sealing, Inc., Escondido, for $405,681 from Chicago and Central Slope Repair Gas Tax Accounts for Central Avenue Slope Repair Project (Ward 2) 26-1258
  52. 26 Approve Assignment of City of Riverside, Regional Water Quality Control Plant - SoCalGas Rule 39 Agreements to Riverside Bioenergy Facility, LLC for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) project (All Wards) 26-1045
  53. 27 Introduce an Ordinance amending and replacing in its entirety section 10.76.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding speed limits designating the prima facie speed limits for streets and portions thereof in accordance with provisions of section 10.20.020 and 10.20.030 - Approve Citywide Speed Limit Reduction Program including Policy Recommendations and Implementation Plan - Authorize installation of new speed limit signs and pavement markings throughout City as determined from revised speed limit schedule and as required by California Vehicle Code - Victoria Avenue from Tyler Street to La Sierra Avenue (All Wards) 26-1263
  54. 28 Accept Fiscal Year 2025-26 Illegal Disposal Sites Abatement Grant Program award of $225,621 from California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for ongoing efforts to reduce illegal dumping, improve response times, and enhance long-term prevention strategies – Add 1 FTE Maintenance Worker 1 grant-funded position through June 30, 2028, or until funding is exhausted - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-1220
  55. 29 Accept Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) Grant award of $197,586 from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Citywide initiative focused on cleanup, beautification, and workforce development - Add 1 FTE Administrative Analyst and 1 FTE Maintenance Worker I grant-funded positions through November 1, 2027, or until funding is exhausted - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-1221
  56. 56 CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 31-35 ▶ jump to 78:44
  57. 29a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Iron Lofts, LLC, San Bernardino Superior Court, Case No. CIVSB2520630 26-1535
  58. 29b Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. MDC Coastal 17, Riverside Superior Court, Case No. CVRI2504650 26-1559
  59. 59 page break
  60. 30 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 26-1294
  61. 31 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 26-1503
  62. 32 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 26-1295
  63. 33 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 26-1297
  64. 34 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, City Clerk, and Inspector General, 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 26-1296
  65. 34a Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager 26-1565
  66. 66 3 P.M.
  67. 67 PUBLIC HEARING
  68. 35 Introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 16.68 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee in its entirety - Adopt a Resolution amending the applicable Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) applicable to all development in the City of Riverside - Waive further reading (All Wards) 26-1241 ▶ jump to 80:01
  69. 69 COMMUNICATIONS
  70. 36 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 26-1292 ▶ jump to 87:33
  71. 37 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 26-1293 ▶ jump to 87:46
  72. 72 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  73. 73 City Council meetings broadcast with closed captioning available on AT&T Channel 99, Charter Spectrum Channel 3, and Frontier Cable Channel 21
  74. 74 View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
  75. 75 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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