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October 28, 2025 ·3:00 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 — 79 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). Please email public comments regarding items on this agenda to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. * * * * *
  3. 3 Page Break
  4. 4 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, 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 Art Pick Council Chamber 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, 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. 25-3537 ▶ jump to 5:20
  9. 9 Page Break
  10. 10 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  11. 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events 25-3337 ▶ jump to 28:42
  12. 12 COMMUNICATIONS
  13. 3 City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation) 25-3338
  14. 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) 25-3339 ▶ jump to 41:06
  15. 15 WORKSHOP - Item # 5
  16. 5 River District Feasibility Study update (Parks, Recreation and Community Services) (Wards 1, 3 and 7) (15-minute presentation) 25-3249 ▶ jump to 41:41
  17. 17 PRESENTATION - ItemS # 6-7
  18. 6 Police Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 25-1995 ▶ jump to 59:13
  19. 7 Marketing and Communications Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 25-3314 ▶ jump to 79:36
  20. 20 PUBLIC HEARING - Item # 8
  21. 8 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Sagecrest) of the City of Riverside, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Thereof, Calling an Election and Approving and Authorizing Certain Actions Related Thereto - Resolution of City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Sagecrest) of the City of Riverside, Certifying Election Results - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2025-2 (Sagecrest) of the City of Riverside Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Finance) (Ward 5) (10-minute presentation) 25-3406 ▶ jump to 104:59
  22. 22 Page Break
  23. 23 CLOSED SESSIONS - Items # 9-20 ▶ jump to 103:10
  24. 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Phaedra Norton vs. City of Riverside, Superior Court Case No. CVR12500992 25-3434
  25. 10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Dawn Boggs-Fatten v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim Nos.: 240076/ADJ19873288 25-3140
  26. 11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Bruce Blomdahl v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.: 250024 25-2920
  27. 12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Robert Bahling v. City of Riverside WCAB Claim No.: 250066 25-3224
  28. 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Erica Velasco v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2405218, Claim Nos.: 24-05-26 and 24-09-27 25-3199
  29. 14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning TAT RV, LLC, et al v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2503564 25-3402
  30. 15 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Thuy Vo v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2402092 25-3253
  31. 16 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Angela Smith and Warren Smith v. City of Riverside, United States District Court No. 5:24-cv-02475-SSS (SHKx) 25-3534
  32. 17 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 25-3231
  33. 18 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 25-3232
  34. 19 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 25-3234
  35. 35 Page Break
  36. 20 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 25-3233
  37. 37 6:15 P.M.
  38. 38 INVOCATION - Councilmember Hemenway
  39. 39 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  40. 40 PUBLIC COMMENT
  41. 21 To comment on 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. 25-3538 ▶ jump to 117:24
  42. 42 PRESENTATION
  43. 22 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - The Chosen Youth Group at Queen of Angels Catholic Church (Ward 7) (5-minute presentation) 25-3361 ▶ jump to 125:11
  44. 44 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 23-36
  45. 45 Page Break
  46. 46 City Attorney
  47. 23 Approve legal budget for law firm of Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP., for not-to-exceed $250,000 from General Fund/City Attorney Outside Legal Services Account for appeal representation in lawsuit entitled City of Riverside v. The Regents of the University of California - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 25-3450
  48. 48 City Clerk
  49. 24 Minutes of October 14, 2025 25-3342
  50. 50 City Council
  51. 25 Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to Establish Axle Restrictions Prohibiting Commercial Vehicles Exceeding Three Axles from Cutting Through Segment of Placentia Lane from Center Street to Orange Street (Ward 1) 25-3301
  52. 26 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommend annual review of Military Equipment Policy - Approve Military Equipment Policy for acquisition, deployment and reporting requirements of specialized law enforcement equipment and forward copy of policy to Governor’s Office in accordance with Assembly Bill 481 (All Wards) 25-3323
  53. 27 Governmental Processes Committee recommends adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Adopting the Citywide Ward-Specific Special Events, Programs and Projects Policy - Waive further reading (All Wards) 25-3431 ▶ jump to 138:58
  54. 54 Community and Economic Development
  55. 28 Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements with various property owners for minimum ten-year terms with annual automatic renewals: Robert John Walker, Jr., 3472 Elmwood Court; Adrian and Adriana Gonzalez, 3520 Elmwood Drive; Brian and Angela Butler, 3620 Ramona Drive; Daniel Mihaila and Gabrielle Rivera, 4895 Brockton Avenue; Mark Sterner, 4001 Main Street; Roger and Argelia Alfaro, 3592 Elmwood Drive; Kevin and Mary Anne Manning, 4425 Oakwood Place and 3617 Linwood Place; Melissa Ascencio, 5642 Magnolia Avenue; Stefan and Lynette Kruger, 5211 Central Avenue; Gretchen Valenti, Robin Davey, and Deborah Bradbury, 4291 Twelfth Street; Jason Anderson, 4223 Twelfth Street; Richard and Kimberly Leigh and Richard and Danti Leigh, 3466 University Avenue; Bruce Link and Jo Carol Phelan, 4649 Ninth Street; Jeffery and Michelle Oldfield, 4506 University Avenue; Jairus Landrum, 4051 Larchwood Place; Eileen Wei, 3706 Elmwood Court; Evan Snyder, 3558 Beechwood Place; Jordan Vazquez, 3542 Castle Reagh Place; and Oluwafemi Alabi and Julian Hinson, 5411 Magnolia Avenue (Wards 1 and 3) 25-3327
  56. 29 Case PR-2025-001809 (VC-S) - Miguel Villesenor of Inland Valley Surveying, Inc. - Determine project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility project will have a significant effect on environment - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, providing for the Summary Vacation (Case No. PR-2025-001809) of an Approximately 370-Square-Foot Excess Right-of-Way Portion of Pike Street, which Location Fronts 11995 Pike Street, at Terminus of Pike Street, North of Hudden Street - Waive further reading (Ward 7) 25-3303
  57. 57 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  58. 30 Request for Proposal 2457 Agreement with Plantation Productions, Inc., Riverside, for not-to-exceed $180,000 from Entertainment Fund, The Box Professional Services Account for logistical and technical support for The Box at Fox Entertainment Plaza through June 30, 2027, with one additional two-year term extension option (Ward 1) 25-3325
  59. 31 Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with County of Riverside for $6,836.35 monthly rent revenue for Riverside University Health System Public Health Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Services Programs at Arlanza Youth and Family Resource Center through August 31, 2026, with two one-year term extension options - 7801 Gramercy Place, Suite C (Ward 6) 25-3326
  60. 32 Second Amendment to Agreement with Groovelabs, LLC, for increase of $81,951, for total contract of $249,822, and 10 percent change order authority for changes including, but not limited to, visitor safety, repairs, or unforeseen conditions from General Fund Arts and Cultural Affairs Festival of Lights Account for entertainment stage services for 2025 Festival of Lights through January 31, 2026 (Ward 1) 25-3439
  61. 33 Second Amendment to Agreement with Ice Cold Entertainment, Inc., to increase compensation by $453,260.78, for total contract amount of $1,316,351.06, from General Fund, Arts and Cultural Affairs, Festival of Lights Expenditures Account for ice rink services for 2025 Festival of Lights, and to modify agreement term to end on January 31, 2026 (Ward 1) 25-3440
  62. 62 page Break
  63. 63 Police
  64. 34 Accept State of California Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program grant of $450,000, Child Passenger Safety Program grant of $25,000, and Motorcycle Safety Program grant of $21,000 for local programs to help enforce traffic laws, educate the public about traffic safety, and provide various and efficient means of reducing fatalities, injuries and economic losses from collisions through September 30, 2026 - Supplemental appropriations - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 25-3322
  65. 35 Appropriate Evidence Trust Funds of $67,809 to General Fund, Police Support Services, Maintenance/Repair of Buildings and Improvements Account and $44,500 to General Fund, Police Support Services, Special Department Supplies Account, utilizing funds from Special Deposits Fund, Evidence Trust Account for total of $112,309 - Funds transfer - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 25-3324
  66. 66 Public Works
  67. 36 Award Bid 8203 to CAT Tracking, Inc., Riverside, for $215,000 plus 10 percent change order authority for not-to-exceed $236,500 from General Fund, Arts and Cultural Affairs, Festival of Lights Account for 2025 Festival of Lights traffic control services (Ward 1) 25-3304
  68. 68 DISCUSSION CALENDAR - Item # 37
  69. 37 Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends to receive cost of service and rate design study results and recommendations for water treatment facilities to meet Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) regulations - Establish Water Treatment Designated Reserve in Water Utility Fund to set aside proceeds received from PFAS settlements for capital costs of water treatment plants - Offset capital cost of water Treatment Facility 1, utilizing Ion Exchange (IX) Water Treatment Plant, to meet PFAS regulations with PFAS settlement proceeds - Receive update on Request for Proposal 2415 for Design and Construction Management services for Treatment Facility 1, using Ion Exchange (IX) WaterTreatment Plant, and request staff return with update on project design and timeline - Return to Board of Public Utilities for review of Water Treatment Surcharge within one year for water treatment facilities 2 and 3, not covered by PFAS settlement proceeds, to meet PFAS regulations (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 25-3315 ▶ jump to 171:30
  70. 70 page Break
  71. 37b A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the Testing Laboratories Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Procedure Guidelines - Waive further reading - Direct staff to schedule a Public Hearing amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Fees and Charges Schedule providing for a Testing Laboratory Commercial Cannabis Business Permit Application Fee (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 25-3603
  72. 72 COMMUNICATIONS
  73. 38 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 25-3340 ▶ jump to 203:09
  74. 39 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 25-3341
  75. 75 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4 , 2025
  76. 76 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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