Pepsi pouring rights agreement
Summary
The city could sign its first-ever exclusive beverage deal, making Pepsi the primary vendor at city facilities and events. Revenue starts conservatively around $35,000 a year plus commissions, but members flagged health-policy concerns about vending machines in parks and protecting existing sponsorships.
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $35,000 a year to start, plus 35% (up to 40%) commissions on vending sales — non-traditional revenue that could grow significantly.
The city's general fund and Pepsi, a local employer headquartered in Riverside.
Rival beverage vendors and existing sponsorships could be displaced; some members want healthier drink options protected in parks.
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