City Council
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting Originally Published: February 20, 2025
Agenda — 53 items
- 1 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. 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. * * * * *
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- 3 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.
- 4 1 P.M.
- 5 MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
- 6 INVOCATION - Councilmember Mill
- 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- 8 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 1 To comment on Consent Calendar, 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/92696991265. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak.
- 10 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
- 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: Land Use Committee at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, March 10, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
- 12 PRESENTATIONS
- 2a Waive Sunshine Ordinance--With full quorum, five affirmative votes required to add this item to published agenda; with less than full quorum, four affirmative votes required per Section 4.05.050(D)(1)(c) - Mayor Lock Dawson to call upon Councilmember Robillard to present certificate to President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Webb of Webb and Associates, recognizing the company's 80th Anniversary and International Engineering Day (5-minute presentation)
- 3 Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Society of Extraordinary Women President and Chief Executive Officer Shirley Coates recognizing March as Women's History Month (5-minute presentation)
- 4 Calendar Year 2024 Citywide grant activities annual report (City Manager) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
- 16 COMMUNICATIONS
- 5 City Manager Updates (City Manager) (5-minute presentation)
- 6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
- 19 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 7-15
- 20 City Clerk
- 7 Appoint Jeffery Ward to Community Police Review Commission Ward 1 seat (All Wards)
- 7a CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2025 - Minutes of February 4, 2025
- 23 City Council
- 8 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapters 1.17, 5.28, 5.40, 5.52, 5.80, 5.90, 5.95, 6.24, 9.40, 9.42, and 9.60 of the Riverside Municipal Code to include a more Uniform Appeal Procedure for various types of businesses and their permits, as well as the extraordinary Police Response Bill process pursuant to Chapter 9.60 with amendments thereto (All Wards)
- 25 Finance
- 9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record and ordering preparation of an Engineer's Report - Waive further reading - Appoint Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record and order preparation of an Engineer’s Report (Ward 7)
- 10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating proceedings to Levy and Collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record and ordering preparation of an Engineer's Report - Waive further reading - Appoint Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record and order preparation of an Engineer’s Report (Ward 2)
- 11 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 in the Street Lighting District No. 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record and ordering preparation of an Engineer's Report - Waive further reading - Appoint Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record and order preparation of an Engineer’s Report (All Wards)
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- 30 Housing and Human Services
- 12 Adopt of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending and restating Chapter 5.75 of the Riverside Municipal Code in its entirety regarding Mobile Home Parks Stabilization Procedures - Waive further reading (Intro. on 2-4-25, All Wards)
- 32 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
- 13 Funding Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Improvements in the amount of $2,000,000 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Fairmount Park University Wash revenue and expenditures accounts - Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Request for Proposal 2398 with IDS Group, Inc., Irvine, for Design and Engineering Services for $583,772, plus 10 percent change order authority for total contract amount not-to-exceed $642,149.20 for University Wash Improvements at Fairmount Park for two-year term - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 1)
- 14 Request for Proposal 2387 - Agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc., doing business as MIG, Berkeley, for $282,000 with 10 percent change order authority up to $28,200, for total contract amount not-to-exceed $310,200 from Fairmount Park Master Plan project account for Fairmount Park Master Plan for two-year term - Supplemental appropriation - Funds transfer - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 1)
- 35 Public Works
- 15 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 23537 and authorizing submittal of a regional application for which the City of Riverside is eligible to the California Department of Recycling Resources and Recovery (CalRecycle) for $3,000,000 from Organics Grant Greenhouse Gas Reduction Program Cycle 6 through April 2027 - Waive further reading (All Wards)
- 37 CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 16-22
- 16 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning James McKinney, et al. v. Michael Murphy, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2400005
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- 17 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 Freeway signs at: 91 Fwy at Marketplace, 215/60 Fwy at Watkins; Arterial signs at: 14th St. & Vine, Indiana & Madison, Arlington & Indiana, La Sierra & Hole, Tyler & Diana, Van Buren & Indiana, C. Todd Porter, Negotiator
- 18 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
- 19 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases
- 20 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 - three cases
- 21 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
- 22 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
- 46 COMMUNICATIONS
- 23 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
- 24 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
- 49 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- 50 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.
- 51 View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com
- 52 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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