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April 7, 2026 ·1:00 PM Final ·Agenda en Español

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

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Agenda — 66 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 may be submitted by 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 INVOCATION - Councilmember Perry
  8. 8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - Cub Scout Pack 176
  9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
  10. 1 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. 26-1233 ▶ jump to 18:33
  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 Announcement of Committee meetings: Finance Committee at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 13, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber 26-0978 ▶ jump to 68:00
  13. 13 COMMUNICATIONS
  14. 3 City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation) 26-0972 ▶ jump to 81:17
  15. 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) 26-0974 ▶ jump to 81:55
  16. 16 PRESENTATION
  17. 5 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Riverside County Director of Victims' Services Melissa Donaldson recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 19-25, 2026 (5-minute presentation) 26-0975 ▶ jump to 10:29
  18. 6 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Certificate of Recognition to the Fremont Elementary Crossing Guard Aida Claudio for her heroism on November 17, 2024, when she courageously intervened to protect a student from harm (5-minute presentation) 26-0976 ▶ jump to 5:04
  19. 19 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 7-22 ▶ jump to 82:07
  20. 20 City Clerk
  21. 7 Appoint Heidi Miceli Davies to Airport Commission Ward 4 seat, Paula May Horychuk to Museum of Riverside Board Ward 5 seat, and Julie Frazier-Mathews to Human Resources Board Ward 5 seat (All Wards) 26-1121
  22. 8 Approve minutes of March 24, 2026 26-1087
  23. 23 City Council
  24. 9 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends introduction of 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 (All Wards) 26-0986
  25. 10 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends introduction of 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 9.04.235 regarding prohibiting the sale and distribution of kratom products (All Wards) 26-0985
  26. 26 City Manager
  27. 11 Introduce 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 (Ward 3) 26-0907
  28. 28 Community and Economic Development
  29. 12 Case PR-2024-001666 - Adopt an Ordinance amending Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Rezoning approximately 14.42 acres of property located at 2626 Kansas Avenue, 2069 Massachusetts Avenue, and 1989 Massachusetts Avenue from the I-ID - General Industrial and Innovation District (EE - Employment Emphasis and HE - Housing Emphasis Subdistrict) Overlay Zone to I-ID - General Industrial and Innovation District (IE - Industrial Emphasis Subdistrict) Overlay Zone - Adopt an Ordinance amending Tables and Sections of Chapter 19.170 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Innovation District Overlay Zone (ID) - Adopt an Ordinance approving the Development Agreement with SCIND Massachusetts, LLC, for the project to be constructed on the real property located at 2626 Kansas Avenue, 2069 Massachusetts Avenue, and 1989 Massachusetts Avenue - Waive further readings (Intro. on 3-24-26, Ward 2) 26-1126
  30. 13 Case PC-2026-00071 - Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 19.623 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Billboard Signs Relocation and Replacement Provisions and amending Table 19.650.020 regarding approving and appeal authority - Waive further reading (Intro. on 3-24-26, All Wards) 26-1129
  31. 31 Finance
  32. 14 Introduce an Ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.90, of the Riverside Municipal Code to reduce the membership of the Budget Engagement Commission to 10 members (All Wards) 26-0966
  33. 33 Fire
  34. 15 Approve Request for Bids 8226 with Vetted Security Solutions, LLC, St. Petersburg, Florida, for $183,999.59 from UASI Fiscal Year 2023 grant funds for three Mobile Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) recognition systems to enhance public safety, crime prevention, and regional interagency collaboration (All Wards) 26-1000
  35. 35 Housing and Human Services
  36. 16 Reject bids submitted by Warren Duncan Contracting of San Bernardino, ASR Demolition, Inc., of Riverside, and Air Clean Environmental Inc., of Los Angeles as nonresponsive - Award Bid 8205 to Precision Works, Inc., Ventura, for $73,000 and authorize 20 percent change order authority for total not-to-exceed $87,600 from 2348 University Avenue Account for abatement and demolition of residential duplex structure located at 2348/2350 University Avenue (Ward 1) 26-0763
  37. 17 Ratify Subrecipient Agreement with Path of Life Ministries for $500,000 for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 3 and 5 for Social Work Internship Program called the Love Your Neighbor Collaborative at eight Riverside Public Library locations to conduct needs assessment, for term of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2028 (All Wards) 26-0868
  38. 38 Innovation and Technology
  39. 18 Approve Change Order No. 2 with RSM US LLP., to extend term for Payment Card Industry (PCI) consulting services agreement through June 30, 2026, with no changes to fees (All Wards) 26-0866
  40. 40 page break
  41. 41 Library
  42. 19 California State Library Zip Books Project grant award of $14,760 for library materials - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-0884
  43. 20 Accept $28,378.59 from Library Minor Gift Fund for Library materials, programs, and services - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 26-0893
  44. 44 Police
  45. 21 Adopt an Ordinance amending Titles 1, 5, 6, and 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code to include standardized background investigation procedure for businesses that require a background as part of business permit process - Waive further reading (Intro. on 3-24-26, All Wards) 26-1127
  46. 46 Public Works
  47. 22 Final Tract Map 38638 - Jamie Chapman, of Riverside Property Owner, LLC, to subdivide one parcel into two parcels, consisting of one parcel for the proposed residential apartment complex and one for the commercial retail development - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Final Map of Tract Map 38638 - Waive further reading - Accept agreement and sureties for installation and faithful performance of improvements and labor and material bonds - Northeast corrner of Streeter Avenue and Arlington Avenue (Ward 3) 26-1050
  48. 48 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  49. 23 Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee recommends nominees for selection of 2025 City Spirit Award recipient to honor extraordinary deeds and community spirit, good citizenship, and dedication to enhancing quality of life in the City (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 26-0977 ▶ jump to 83:03
  50. 50 page break
  51. 51 CLOSED SESSIONS
  52. 24 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Michael Stamps v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): ADJ10435267 26-1236
  53. 25 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Genoveva Sanchez v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205124 26-1193
  54. 26 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 26-0958
  55. 27 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases 26-1123
  56. 28 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 26-0959
  57. 29 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 26-0961
  58. 30 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, and City Clerk, 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 26-0960
  59. 59 COMMUNICATIONS
  60. 31 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 26-0235
  61. 32 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 26-0979
  62. 62 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026
  63. 63 City Council meetings broadcast with closed captioning available on AT&T Channel 99, Charter Spectrum Channel 3, and Frontier Cable Channel 21 Rebroadcast Wednesdays at 9 p.m., Fridays at 1 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
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