City of Riverside - Meeting of City Council on 4/21/2026 at 3:00 PM

26-1084

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1084
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 1
Type: PUBLIC COMMENT
Title: 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.
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26-1169

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1169
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 14
Type: PUBLIC COMMENT
Title: 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. 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.
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26-1170

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1170
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 2
Type: MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Title: 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: Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber
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26-1171

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1171
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3
Type: Communications (Afternoon)
Title: City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation)
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26-1172

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1172
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 4
Type: Communications (Afternoon)
Title: Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council)
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26-0983

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-0983
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 16
Type: PRESENTATIONS
Title: Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Certificate of Recognition recognizing the success of the Neighbors-to-Neighbors grant (5-minute presentation)
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26-1175

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1175
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 15
Type: PRESENTATIONS
Title: Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to John W. North educator Lillian McCandless and Gable Farms founder Erick Unger recognizing April 22, 2026, as Earth Day (5-minute presentation)
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26-1245

Wed, 20 May 2026 17:30:30 GMT

File #: 26-1245
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 5
Type: PRESENTATIONS
Title: City Clerk's Office Department overview and employee recognition - Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation declaring May 3-9, 2026, as Professional Municipal Clerks Week (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
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26-1324

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1324
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 6
Type: PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
Title: CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - Case PR-2021-001114 - Approve proposal by Hugo Lepe of Century Heritage Builders, Inc., to consider General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, and Design Review to facilitate 117-unit multi-family residential development on 4.54 acres - Determine project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings set forth in the case record and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting program (MMRP) pursuant to CEQA Sections 15074 and 21081.6 - Adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Designation of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to 2.72 acres of the project site identified Assessor's Parcel Numbers 143-040-010 and 143-040-011, from MDR – Medium Density Residential to HDR – High Density Residential - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Rezoning approximately 2.72 acres of property identified as Assessor's Parcel Numbers 143-040-010 and 143-040-011, from the R-1-7000 Si
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26-1163

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 9
Type: CLOSED SESSIONS
Title: Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case
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26-1164

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1164
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 10
Type: CLOSED SESSIONS
Title: 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
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26-1165

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1165
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11
Type: CLOSED SESSIONS
Title: 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, Riverside Police Administrators Association and all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk, and Inspector General
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26-1166

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1166
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 12
Type: CLOSED SESSIONS
Title: 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
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26-1228

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1228
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 8
Type: CLOSED SESSIONS
Title: Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Beverly Demar-Brown v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): 220050/ADJ15072004
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26-1249

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1249
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 13
Type: CLOSED SESSIONS
Title: Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for recruitment/appointment of Inspector General by City Council
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26-1177

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1177
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 17
Type: City Clerk
Title: Approve minutes of April 7, 2026
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26-1240

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:40:17 GMT

File #: 26-1240
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 18
Type: City Council
Title: Land Use Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance amending Title 1 of the Riverside Municipal Code by amending Section 1.17.230(A) regarding Administrative citation fines; assessment and amounts by increasing administrative citation fine amounts to $100 for first occurrence, $500 for second occurrence, and $1,000 for third occurrence and each subsequent occurrence for same type of violation (All Wards)
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26-1100

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1100
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 19
Type: City Manager
Title: Adopt 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 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-7-26, Ward 3)
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26-1265

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1265
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 20
Type: Community and Economic Development
Title: Approve City’s Foreign Direct Investment Strategy as part of its broader economic development efforts - Authorize international travel for elected officials through June 30, 2027, in support of business attraction and investment initiatives - Receive quarterly updates to Economic Development Committee and annual updates to City Council to ensure transparency and accountability (All Wards)
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26-1113

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1113
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 22
Type: Finance
Title: Adopt an Ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.90, to reduce the membership of the Budget Engagement Commission to 10 members - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-7-26, All Wards)
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26-1194

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1194
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 21
Type: Finance
Title: Receive annual audit reports from external independent auditor, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP., on City of Riverside 2024-25 financial results, as required by Riverside City Charter (All Wards)
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26-1282

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1282
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 23
Type: Housing and Human Services
Title: Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 3 Loan Agreement with Mulberry Gardens Senior, L.P. in the amount of $2,025,365 for the development of the Mulberry Gardens Senior Housing Project with 25 restricted units for seniors at risk of homelessness located at 2524 Mulberry Street - Permanent Local Housing Allocation Loan Agreement with Mulberry Gardens Family, L.P. in the amount of $971,108.60 for the development of the Mulberry Family Housing Project with 9 restricted affordable housing units located at 2560 Mulberry Street (Ward 1)
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26-1283

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1283
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 24
Type: Housing and Human Services
Title: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to support an application submitted by Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc., for up to $3,000,000 over a three-year period through the California Strategic Growth Council’s Factory-Built Housing Regional Pilot Program Round 3 for Riverside city and county small lot infill housing feasibility, pre-approved prototype, and regional acceleration initiative - Waive further reading (All Wards)
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26-1210

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1210
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 25
Type: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Title: Approve 2026-2029 Special Transportation Title VI Program under the Federal Transit Administration Circular 4702.1B (All Wards)
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26-1281

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1281
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 26
Type: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Title: Adopt California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, with condition that Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan requirements are completed and approved by the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority prior to starting design development - Adopt Martha McLean Anza Narrows and Jurupa Avenue Trailhead Master Plans (Ward 3)
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26-1110

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1110
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 29
Type: Police
Title: Adopt 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 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-7-26, All Wards)
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26-1111

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1111
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 28
Type: Police
Title: Adopt 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 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-7-26, All Wards)
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26-1143

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1143
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 27
Type: Police
Title: Approve Service Agreement with Dana Safety Supply, Inc., Greensboro, NC, for not-to-exceed $350,000 in Fiscal Year 25/26 and $500,000 in Fiscal Years 26/27 and 28/29 for total agreement amount of $1,850,000 from Measure Z Fund, Homeless Outreach Professional Services Account and Measure Z Fund, Police Field Operations, Vehicle Replacement account for specialty vehicle equipment, removal, and installation services through September 30, 2029 (All Wards)
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26-1218

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1218
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 30
Type: Public Works
Title: Authorize acceptance of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program award of $79,098 from California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to continue enhancing recycling access, education, and litter-reduction efforts citywide - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
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26-1238

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:08 GMT

File #: 26-1238
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 31
Type: Public Works
Title: Award Bid 8223 to Asad Holdings, LLC, Laguna Hills, for $338,895 from Public Parking Fund, Parking Lighting Project Expenditure Account for construction of Downtown Parking Lighting on Main Street from 5th Street to 6th Street, on 5th Street from Main to Orange Street, and at City Parking Lot 1 located at 3581 Mission Inn Avenue (Ward 1)
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26-1184

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:30:27 GMT

File #: 26-1184
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 7
Type: DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Title: Land Use Committee recommends approval of University Avenue Density Transfer Pilot Program for development of vacant City-owned surplus parcels and Housing Element sites along University Avenue in University Avenue Specific Plan area - Determine that the University Avenue Density Transfer Pilot Program is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review pursuant to Section 15060 (c)(2)(No Physical Change) and 15060(c)(3)(Not a Project) of the CEQA Guidelines as the program does not meet the definition of a Project under CEQA - Adopt a Resolution establishing the University Avenue Residential Density Transfer Pilot Program - Waive further reading (Community and Economic Development) (Wards 1 and 2) (15-minute presentation)
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26-1178

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:09 GMT

File #: 26-1178
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 33
Type: COMMUNICATIONS
Title: City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
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26-1179

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 02:30:09 GMT

File #: 26-1179
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 34
Type: COMMUNICATIONS
Title: 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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