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May 13, 2025 ·12:00 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 — 55 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 to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. * * * * *
  3. 3 Page Break
  4. 4 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24076, 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 12:00 P.M. -- Hunter Hobby Park -- 1401 Iowa Avenue
  6. 1 Luncheon and tour by Riverside Live Steamers at Hunter Hobby Park 25-1550
  7. 7 3:00 P.M.
  8. 8 MAYOR PRO TEM CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
  9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
  10. 2 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. 25-1696 ▶ jump to 2:51
  11. 11 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  12. 3 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meeting: Finance Committee at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber 25-1540 ▶ jump to 6:51
  13. 13 COMMUNICATIONS
  14. 4 City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation) 25-1541 ▶ jump to 14:01
  15. 5 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) 25-1552 ▶ jump to 16:14
  16. 16 PRESENTATION
  17. 6 Public Works Department overview and employee recognition - Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Public Works Director Gilbert Hernandez recognizing May 18 through 24 , 2025, as National Public Works Week (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 25-1534 ▶ jump to 16:22
  18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  19. 7 Proposed Amendment of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 of previously adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2026 Biennial Budget - Schedule public hearing for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. (Finance) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation) 25-1700 ▶ jump to 52:09
  20. 20 CLOSED SESSIONS - Item #8-14
  21. 8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Susan Wiseman v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2500680; Claim No: 24-08-55 25-1673
  22. 9 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Scott Simpson, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906168 25-1719
  23. 23 Page Break
  24. 10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Nikolas Mastorakis v. City of Riverside, Claim No.: 24-11-39 25-1449
  25. 11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 25-1443
  26. 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 25-1444
  27. 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a), for consultation with Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Chief of Police, or his respective deputy, and George Khalil, Chief Information Officer regarding threat to public services or facilities 25-1446
  28. 14 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 25-1445
  29. 29 6:15 P.M.
  30. 30 INVOCATION - Councilmember Conder
  31. 31 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  32. 32 PUBLIC COMMENT
  33. 15 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. 25-1697
  34. 34 Page Break
  35. 35 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 16-20 ▶ jump to 87:26
  36. 36 City Clerk
  37. 16 This item has been moved to 3 p.m. as Item No. 7a 25-1726
  38. 38 City Manager
  39. 17 This item has been moved to 3 p.m. as Item No. 7b 25-1722
  40. 40 Community and Economic Development
  41. 18 This item has been moved to 3 p.m. as Item No. 7c 25-1570
  42. 42 Housing and Human Services
  43. 19 This item has been moved to 3 p.m. as Item No. 7d 25-1694
  44. 44 Page Break
  45. 45 Human Resources
  46. 20 This item has been moved to 3 p.m. as Item No. 7e 25-1418
  47. 47 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  48. 21 THIS ITEM HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AGENDA - Riverside Transmission and Reliability Project update on lower voltage alternatives (Public Utilities) (All Wards) 25-1525
  49. 49 COMMUNICATIONS
  50. 22 This item has been moved to 3 p.m. as Item No. 14a 25-1557
  51. 23 This item has been moved to 3 p.m. as Item No. 14b 25-1558
  52. 52 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  53. 53 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.
  54. 54 View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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