Mayor  
City of Riverside  
Patricia Lock Dawson  
Councilmembers:  
City Council  
Philip Falcone  
Clarissa Cervantes  
Steven Robillard  
Chuck Conder  
Sean H. Mill  
Special Meeting - Agenda en  
espanol  
Agenda  
Jim Perry  
Steve Hemenway  
Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025  
Publication Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025  
5:00 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
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).  
Please email public comments regarding items on this agenda to  
City_Clerk@riversideca.gov.  
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Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, 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 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.  
5 P.M.  
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
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To comment on Closed Session matters on this agenda only, 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.  
CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 2-4  
Time listed is approximate.  
The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed  
Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting.  
2
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  
3
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  
Attachments:  
Report  
4
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  
Attachments:  
Report  
PRESENTATION  
Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Latino Network and Spanish Town  
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Heritage Foundation, recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as  
Hispanic Heritage Month (5-minute presentation)  
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.  
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Councilmember Cervantes recommends adoption of the resolution passed by the  
Human Relations Commission or the alternative revised version of a Resolution of  
the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Affirming the Importance of  
Transparency, Community Safety, Public Safety, and Clear Identification Standards  
in Federal Immigration Enforcement Activities in the City of Riverside, waiving  
further reading; or alternatively, provide input to send resolution back to Human  
Relations Commission for necessary changes, provide recommendations, and  
return to City Council within 30-60 days - Explore establishing a legal justice aid  
fund for Riverside residents (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)  
Attachments:  
REPORT 1  
CC Report  
Attachment 1 - HRC Resolution  
Attachment 2 - Revised Resolution  
Attachment 3 - Revised version with redlines  
Attachment 4 - Language for Legal Justice Fund  
Attachment 5 - Article  
COMMUNICATIONS  
City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions  
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The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for  
Tuesday, October 21, 2025  
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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.  
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