City Council - Regular Meeting

MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

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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: Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber

City Manager Updates/Illegal Fireworks Update (10-minute presentation)

Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council)

Police Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)

Receive and file Housing on Faith Lands Handbook update developed in partnership with the Blue Zones Project Riverside (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)

Receive and file an update on the preparation of pre-approved plans for missing middle housing - Adopt a resolution adopting the Pre-Approved Housing Plans for Missing Middle Housing - Duplex and Bungalow Unit Plans consistent with Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 grant requirements - Waive further reading (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)

Adopt an Urgency Ordinance to extend Urgency Ordinance No. 7769 establishing a moratorium on the establishment or expansion of wooden pallet storage yards within City limits by an additional 10 months and 15 days pending the development of updated Zoning regulations for such uses from July 3, 2026, to May 18, 2027, effective immediately - Waive further reading - Five affirmative required (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)

Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jane Doe v. City of Riverside, et al., United States District Court, Case No. 5:25-cv-02181-JGB (Ex)

Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases

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

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 property at 3750 University Avenue, Suite 175, APN: 215-371-005, by Sweet Trio Incorporated dba Urban Dripp; Gil Rubalcaba, Negotiator

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 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, and all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General

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

INVOCATION - Councilmember Mill

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

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Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Eta Nu Omega Chapter recognizing June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)

RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Magnolia Corridor update (Ward 6) (5-minute presentation)

File Resignation of Tyler Madary from Transportation Board Ward 1 seat (All Wards)

Introduce an ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 5.66 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding ambulances to modernize definitions, update franchise and permit requirements, and enhance operational standards for ambulance services (All Wards)

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for $8,423,448.45 of Encampment Resolution Funding Program Round 5 for the Magnolia Corridor Encampment Resolution Project - Waive further reading (All Wards)

Adopt revisions to Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Policy III-7 - Reasonable Accommodations for Qualified Applicants and Policy V-14 - Employees with Disabilities and Temporary/Seasonal Employee Benefits (All Wards)

Authorize California State Library grant application for $56,309 or actual amount of grant award for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Lunch at the Library - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)

Approve Second Amendment to Services Agreement with The Sauce Creative Services Corp, Monrovia, to increase compensation for first one-year extension, by $237,837.87, for revised total agreement amount of $1,047,340.47, for Explore Riverside/Riverside Activity Guide through June 30, 2027 (All Wards)

Award Bid 8246 to R. E. Schultz Construction, Inc., Orange, for $139,417 from Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District account for installation of playground equipment and purchase and installation of rubber surfacing for Riverwalk Park Playground (Ward 7)

Approve Third Amendment to Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for $236,686.32, plus 5% change order for total of $248,520.64, from various Department Accounts for landscape maintenance and irrigation services at various City Facilities through June 30, 2027 (All Wards)

Approve Request for Proposal 2517 Services Agreement with Guaranteed Janitorial Service, Inc., Chino, for $1,791,795.60 from Parks and Recreation Professional Services Account for three-year term, with one two-year term extension option for $1,194,530.40, plus 10% change order of $298,632.60, for total agreement amount of $3,284,958.60, for janitorial services (All Wards)

Accept Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash Program grant award of $85,000 for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2027-28 for aquatic programs - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)

Approve Request for Proposal 2494 Agreement with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Riverside, for $271,960 from Management Services Professional Services Account for Water Cost of Service Analysis and Rate Design (All Wards)

Appropriate $3,000,000 from Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to EV Charger Install at Public Facilities Account for Electrify Riverside Publicly Available EV Charger Installation Program - Supplemental Appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Public Utilities) (All Wards)

Accept public art donation "Peace Pole" valued at $300 from the Riverside East Rotary Club to be installed on Main Street north of Tenth Street (Ward 1)

Consider outcome of Energy Efficiency and Public Benefits Fund Community Working Group and Board recommendations - Approve preferred spending plan for Public Benefits Energy Surcharge Fund available reserves (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation)

Waive formal procurement process per Purchasing Resolution 24101 - Approve purchase of 45 electric vehicle chargers from Chaevi Co., Ltd, Riverside, for $1,957,500 from General Fund Infrastructure Reserve to be reimbursed by rebate from Riverside Public Utilities Low Carbon Fuel Standard Funds - Supplemental Appropriation - Interfund transfer - Five affirmative votes required (General Services) (All Wards)

City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions

Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports