City Council

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, April 7, 2026 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 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. 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. City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda April 7, 2026 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. 1 P.M. MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER INVOCATION - Councilmember Perry PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG - Cub Scout Pack 176 PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 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. City of Riverside Page 2 City Council Agenda April 7, 2026 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. 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: 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 COMMUNICATIONS 3 City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation) 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) PRESENTATION 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) 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) CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 7-22 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 of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda April 7, 2026 City Clerk 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) 8 Approve minutes of March 24, 2026 City Council 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) 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) City Manager 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) Community and Economic Development 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) City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda April 7, 2026 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) Finance 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) Fire 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) Housing and Human Services 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) 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) Innovation and Technology 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) City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda April 7, 2026 Library 19 California State Library Zip Books Project grant award of $14,760 for library materials - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 20 Accept $28,378.59 from Library Minor Gift Fund for Library materials, programs, and services - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Police 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) Public Works 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) DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the Discussion item is called. 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) City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda April 7, 2026 CLOSED SESSIONS Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 24 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Michael Stamps v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): ADJ10435267 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 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 27 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases 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 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 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 COMMUNICATIONS 31 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 32 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda April 7, 2026 ********* The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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. View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting 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) ********* Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com City of Riverside Page 8