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Riverside council adopts supplemental appropriations, takes first reading on street-lighting negotiation and backs 'zero fatalities' resolution
Summary
At its April 21 meeting, the Riverside City Council adopted Ordinance 25-0-865 to appropriate funds for repairs to the Eintrot parking lot, advanced Ordinance 25-0-866 (first reading) to join a regional street-light negotiation effort, and passed Resolution 25-R-3025 committing to a zero-traffic-fatalities vision for the Woodman Corridor.
Riverside City Council adopted one ordinance, advanced another on first reading, and approved a safety-focused resolution during its April 21 meeting.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 25-0-865: Ordinance to make supplemental appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures of the City of Riverside for the period Jan. 1'Dec. 31, 2025, specifically to repair the Eintrot parking lot (lighting and gravel). The council opened and closed a public hearing with no public speakers; the clerk called the roll and the ordinance was adopted with all members voting yes (Denning, Lomax/Lomach, Brown, Fry, Joseph, Maxfield, Mayor Williams). Outcome: adopted.
- Ordinance 25-0-866: First reading only; the ordinance expresses the city's intent to negotiate jointly with other regional municipalities on a single-price schedule for street-lighting electric services (through the Miami Valley Communications Council negotiation process with AES/Miami Valley Lighting). Motion to read and advance the ordinance passed on first reading by roll call; the second reading, public hearing and potential adoption are scheduled for the May 5 council meeting. Outcome: advanced to second reading.
- Resolution 25-R-3025: Resolution committing the city to a vision of zero traffic fatalities, particularly on the Woodman Corridor, and authorizing pursuit of Safe Streets for All grant funding. Motion carried by voice vote (aye/nay). Outcome: adopted.
Other actions and housekeeping
- A liquor-license transfer (Cowboys Lodi to Johnny DS, 4308 Springfield Pike) was reported as having no objections; no formal council action required.
- Council approved minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting by voice vote.
Why it matters: Ordinance 25-0-865 authorizes spending already budgeted to repair a municipal parking lot (lighting and gravel). Ordinance 25-0-866, if adopted in May, would let Riverside join a regional negotiation expected to seek competitive pricing for street-lighting service. Resolution 25-R-3025 positions Riverside to apply for federal Safe Streets for All construction funds aimed at reducing traffic fatalities on a corridor the city has identified as a priority.
Formal action details (recorded motions and votes)
- Ordinance 25-0-865 (supplemental appropriations, Eintrot parking lot repairs): Roll-call vote recorded as Yes: Denning; Yes: Lomax/Lomach; Yes: Brown; Yes: Fry; Yes: Joseph; Yes: Maxfield; Yes: Mayor Williams. Outcome: adopted. Public hearing opened at 06:21 p.m.; no speakers.
- Ordinance 25-0-866 (intent to negotiate regional street-light pricing): Motion by Mister Denning; second by Mister Maxfield; clerk read title by rule; roll call returned unanimous yes votes. Outcome: first reading passed; second reading scheduled May 5, 2025.
- Resolution 25-R-3025 (Vision Zero / Safe Streets commitment): Motion by Mister Joseph; second by Mister Brown; adopted by voice vote (ayes, motion carries).
What comes next: Ordinance 25-0-866 returns May 5 for second reading, public hearing and potential adoption. Montgomery County's solid-waste plan presentation will return later as county staff bring a resolution seeking endorsement. City staff will return with data and options on public-records video fees for future council consideration.
