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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/17/2026 3:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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26-3753 1To comment on 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. Not available
26-3761 14To comment on 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. Not available
26-3541 3City Manager Updates Not available
26-2935 5City Attorney's Office Department Overview and Employee Recognition (10-minute presentation) Not available
26-3544 15RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Riverside Health and Fitness (Ward 4) (5-minute presentation) Not available
26-3751 6Review proposed City Charter amendments for deferral to Charter Review Committee (City Clerk) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Not available
26-3520 33Consider oral comments and written protests to proposed rate increases for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sewer service rates - Adopt a Resolution (1) recording receipt of written protests, comments or objection to proposed annual rate adjustments for sewer serves; (2) approving the sewer services rate structure for residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial sewer service rate from January 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031, effective January 1, 2027; and (3) repealing Resolution No. 22683 - Waive further reading (Public Works) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Not available
26-3552 9Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases Not available
26-3553 10Pursuant 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 Not available
26-3555 12Pursuant 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 Not available
26-3556 11Pursuant 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 Not available
26-3557 13Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for recruitment/appointment of City Manager by City Council Not available
26-3737 7Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Carlos Verdu v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No(s): 260151/ADJ22191653 Not available
26-3759 8Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning complaint of Discrimination Under the Provisions of Government Code 11135 filed by ACLU of Southern California, Inland Equity Community Land Trust and Inland Empire Tenants Union, California Civil Rights Department Case No.(s): 202604-34613616; 202604-34827628; 202604-34827928 Not available
26-3741 17Add law firm of Wright, L'Estrange & Ergastolo to City’s approved panel of outside counsel and approve three-year legal services agreement (All Wards) Not available
26-3762 18Increase legal budget for law firm of Shute Mihaly and Weinberger for not-to-exceed $110,000 for revised total budget of $360,000 from General Fund, City Attorney Legal Fees Account for appeal representation in lawsuit against The Regents of the University of California over significant environmental impacts concerns to City regarding student housing - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
26-3501 19Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement with Thu-Xuan Thi Mai, Dinh-Mai Family Trust Dated July 8, 2022, for fair market value of $1,700,000 and $15,000 in associated costs from General Fund, Community and Economic Development, Land and Professional Services Accounts for acquisition of real property with APN: 234-112-046 located at 3790 Van Buren Boulevard - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 5) Not available
26-3521 20Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of application and acceptance of grant award of $5,900,102 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2025 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program and authorizing the execution of the necessary documents by the City Manager, or his designee; and amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget, accordingly - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
26-3513 21Approve purchase from Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $688,763.85 from Central Garage Fund and Measure Z-Non-Safety Vehicle/Equipment Replacement, Automotive Equipment Accounts for 15 current model year Ford Mustang Mach-E EV vehicles for Riverside Public Utilities and General Services Departments (All Wards) Not available
26-3514 22Approve purchase from Riverside Chevrolet, for $237,607.40 from Central Garage Fund, Motor Pool, Automotive Equipment Account for four current model year Chevrolet Silverado Electric Vehicle (EV) Work Trucks for Riverside Public Utilities and Public Works Departments (All Wards) Not available
26-3738 16Housing and Homelessness Committee recommends approval of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 4 Loan Agreement with Leap for Joy Foundation for $1,283,000, funded through Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 grant for acquisition, rehabilitation, and operation of 775 Huston Street, Riverside, California 92507 for a short-term residential treatment program for pregnant teens and program start-up costs (Ward 2) Not available
26-3756 23Approve Lease Agreement with Ameed Demisi, an individual, for annual compensation of $288,900, plus initial one-time Landlord Incentive payment of $24,600, and $28,800 security deposit for total initial compensation of $920,100 from Development Grants Fund, HHAP Rounds 5 and 6 Accounts for approximately 1,918 square feet of leasable space to provide three, two-bedroom units; and six, three-bedroom units for shared housing for term of three years with one additional two-year extension option - 8605, 8589, 8567, and 8555 Janet Avenue (Ward 6) Not available
26-3758 24Approve Fourth Amendment to Services Agreement with Woods Maintenance Services Inc., for $500,000 to increase compensation total to $1,750,000 from Measure Z Fund, Homeless Outreach, Professional Services Account for Homeless Encampment Clean-Up Services (All Wards) Not available
26-3508 25Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend Parts III and IV of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to approve the salary adjustments and retitling of the Solid Waste Collections Supervisor II classification; the deletion of the Solid Waste Collections Supervisor I classification; and the retitling of Fleet Management Supervisor classification - Waive further reading (All Wards) Not available
26-3752 27Accept grant award of $60,000 from Asian & Pacific Islander Americans for historic preservation support of construction phase of Harada House Project - 3356 Lemon Street - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 1) Not available
26-3510 26First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Riggs Ward Design, L.L.C., Long Beach, for $393,500 from Measure Z Capital Fund, Metro Museum Expansion and Rehab Project Account for revised total of $773,000 for Exhibition Design and Interpretive Planning Services for Main Museum to provide specialized exhibit software development and audiovisual production services through March 31, 2028 - 3580 Mission Inn Avenue (Ward 1) Not available
26-3502 28Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of the application for, and acceptance of, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds offered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for the La Sierra Park Swimming Pool - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of the application for, and acceptance of, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds offered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for the Martha Mclean Anza Narrows Park Improvements - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of the application for, and acceptance of, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds offered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for the Mission Ranch Park Development - Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submission of the application for, and acceptance of, Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program grant funds offered by the Not available
26-3754 29Reject bids submitted by Perfection Pro Contractors, Santa Clarita, Rod-West Floor Covering, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, and Lawrence W. Rosine Co., Rancho Cucamonga, as non-responsive - Award Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Construction Agreement from Request for Bids 8287 with Michael Surface Solutions, Inc., Bakersfield, for $252,070.49 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund and General Fund PRCS, Professional Services Accounts for Janet Goeske Senior Center Floor Covering Replacement Project (Ward 3) Not available
26-3568 30Authorize appropriation of Evidence Trust Funds for $44,644.61 from Evidence Trust Account to General Fund Police Department revenue account and appropriate expenditures in same amount to General Fund Police Department expenditure account - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
26-3507 32Adopt a Resolution accepting the final map of Parcel Map No. 38193 located at Southwest corner of Nellie Street and Duncan Avenue - Waive further reading (Ward 5) Not available
26-3509 31Approve Third Amendment to Design-Build Agreement with Rhome Construction Corporation, Bellflower, for $84,279.45 for not-to-exceed $810,674.45 from Storm Drain Fund, Storm Drain Field Office Project Account for Storm Drain Maintenance Building Modular Structure through June 30, 2027 - Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant (All Wards) Not available
26-3540 2Brief 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 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Not available
26-3542 4Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) Not available
26-3545 34City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions Not available
26-3546 35Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council Not available