Riverside — 2026-04-07

City Council

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1. Public Comment Participation Instructions\nTo comment on Closed Sessions, Consent Calendar, and matters within City Council jurisdiction:\nPhone Participation:\nCall: (951) 826-8686\nFollow prompts for language preference\nPress *9 to join the queue\nPress *6 to unmute when prompted\nZoom Participation:\nLink: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265\nUse the “Raise Hand” feature\nWait for prompt to unmute and speak
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10. Kratom Ordinance\nAmend Municipal Code (Titles 6 & 9)\nProhibit sale/distribution of kratom products\nCity Manager
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11. Airport Regulations Ordinance\nAmend Chapter 12.04\nAddress:\nAnimals in Air Operations Area\nAircraft movement incursions\nTenant events\nOff-airport vendors\nCommunity & Economic Development
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12. Case PR-2024-001666 – Zoning & Development Agreement\nRezone ~14.42 acres (Kansas & Massachusetts Ave)\nAmend Innovation District Overlay\nApprove Development Agreement with SCIND Massachusetts, LLC
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13. Billboard Relocation Ordinance\nAmend Chapter 19.623\nUpdate approval/appeal authority\nFinance
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14. Budget Engagement Commission Ordinance\nReduce membership to 10 members\nFire
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15. License Plate Reader Systems Purchase\n$183,999.59 (grant-funded)\nVendor: Vetted Security Solutions, LLC\nHousing & Human Services
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16. Demolition Contract – 2348/2350 University Ave\nReject nonresponsive bids\nAward to Precision Works, Inc. ($73,000)\nNot-to-exceed: $87,600
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17. Homeless Services Agreement\n$500,000 with Path of Life Ministries\nTerm: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2028\nInnovation & Technology
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18. PCI Consulting Agreement Extension\nVendor: RSM US LLP\nExtend through June 30, 2026 (no cost increase)\nLibrary
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19. State Library Grant\nAccept $14,760 (Zip Books Project)
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2. Mayor / Councilmember Communications\nReports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings\nWard updates\nAnnouncements of upcoming events\nUpcoming Committee Meetings:\nFinance Committee — April 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM\nMobility & Infrastructure Committee — April 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM\nLand Use Committee — April 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM\nLocation: Art Pick Council Chamber
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20. Library Gift Fund\nAccept $28,378.59 for programs/materials\nPolice
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21. Background Investigation Ordinance\nAmend Titles 1, 5, 6, and 9\nStandardize business permit background checks\nPublic Works
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22. Final Tract Map 38638\nSubdivide parcel (Streeter Ave & Arlington Ave)\nApprove resolution and improvements agreements
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23. City Spirit Award Nomination\nSelection of 2025 recipient\nRecognizes community service and civic contribution
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24. Michael Stamps v. City of Riverside
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25. Genoveva Sanchez v. City of Riverside
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26. Anticipated litigation (1 case)
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27. Anticipated litigation (2 cases)
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28. Potential litigation initiation (1 case)
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29. Public safety threat consultation
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3. Communications\nCity Manager Updates (5-minute presentation)
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30. Labor negotiations (multiple bargaining units)\nCOMMUNICATIONS
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31. City Attorney Report\nClosed session report
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32. Future Agenda Items\nRequests from Mayor and Councilmembers\nCity Manager / City Attorney updates\n* * * * * * * * *
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4. Conflict of Interest Declarations\nCity Council declarations of conflicts and ex parte communications\nPRESENTATIONS (Items 5–6)
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5. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation\nPresented by Mayor Lock Dawson\nHonoring Melissa Donaldson\nWeek of April 19–25, 2026
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6. Certificate of Recognition – Aida Claudio\nRecognition for heroism on November 17, 2024\nFremont Elementary Crossing Guard
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7. Board & Commission Appointments\nHeidi Miceli Davies – Airport Commission (Ward 4)\nPaula May Horychuk – Museum of Riverside Board (Ward 5)\nJulie Frazier-Mathews – Human Resources Board (Ward 5)
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8. March 24, 2026 Meeting Minutes\nApproval of minutes
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9. Nitrous Oxide Ordinance\nAmend Municipal Code (Titles 6 & 9)\nProhibit sale/distribution of nitrous oxide