City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · March 4, 2025
Agenda
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
City Council Councilmembers:
Philip Falcone
Agenda en Espanol Clarissa Cervantes
Steven Robillard
Chuck Conder
Agenda Sean H. Mill
Jim Perry
Steve Hemenway
Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to
ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.
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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
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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.
1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
INVOCATION - Councilmember Mill
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
1 To comment on Consent Calendar, Closed Sessions and any matters within the
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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
PRESENTATIONS
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)
Attachments: Report
Grants Mid-Year Report
Presentation
COMMUNICATIONS
5 City Manager Updates (City Manager) (5-minute presentation)
6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 7-15
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City
Council and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no
separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to
adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request specific items be removed from the
Consent Calendar for separate action.
City Clerk
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7 Appoint Jeffery Ward to Community Police Review Commission Ward 1 seat (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
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)
Attachments: Report
Ordinance
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)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
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)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
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
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Engineer of Record and order preparation of an Engineer’s Report (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
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)
Attachments: Report
Ordinance
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)
Attachments: Report
Funding Agreement
RFP Award Recommendation
Agreement - IDS Group, Inc.
Site Plan
Presentation
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)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
RFP Award Recommendation
Presentation
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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)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Authorization Letter
Resolution No. 23537
CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 16-22
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed
Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting.
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
Attachments: Report
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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
Attachments: Report
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
Attachments: Report
19 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases
Attachments: Report
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
- two cases
Attachments: Report
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
Attachments: Report
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
Attachments: Report
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
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