City Council
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
Agenda — 61 items
- 1 MISSION STATEMENT
- 2 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). Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council can be submitted via the eComment feature at www.riversideca.gov/meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. * * * * *
- 3 Page Break
- 4 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24076, 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 3 P.M.
- 6 MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
- 7 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 1 To comment on Closed Sessions 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.
- 9 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
- 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meetings: Governmental Processes Committee at 9 a.m., on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber Finance Committee at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1 p.m., on Thursday, February 13, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m., on Thursday, February 20, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, February 24, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
- 11 COMMUNICATIONS
- 3 City Manager Updates (City Manager) (5-minute presentation)
- 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
- 14 PRESENTATION
- 5 City Attorney's Office overview and employee recognition (5-minute presentation)
- 16 CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 6-13
- 6 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Phaedra Norton, Claim No.: 24-09-28
- 7 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v Shell Oil Company, et al., San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-20-588295
- 8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Goodrich Corporation, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:24-cv-2640-KK (DTBx)
- 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City's Negotiator, Charles M. Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of 1101-1199 Orange Street, generally described as the former Riverside Golf Club, APN: 206-070-003, 206-070-002, 246-060-011, by Adrenaline Sports Resorts; Overland Development; Greens Group; LCD California; Bryant Grigsby; Andrew Walcker; Atman Kadakia; Randall Lewis; Bob Martin, Negotiators
- 10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case
- 11 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 - two cases
- 12 Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a), for consultation with Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Chief of Police, or his respective deputy, and George Khalil, Chief Information Officer regarding threat to public services or facilities
- 13 Pursuant 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 Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, 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, and Riverside Police Administrators Association
- 25 6:15 P.M.
- 26 INVOCATION - Councilmember Robillard
- 27 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- 28 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 14 To 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.
- 30 Page Break
- 31 PRESENTATION
- 15 Mayor Pro Tem Mill to present a Proclamation to Pastor of Riverside Clergy Association, Dr. Paul S. Munford, recognizing February as Black History Month (5-minute presentation)
- 33 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 16-24
- 34 City Attorney
- 16 Outside counsel expenditures for July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024 (All Wards)
- 36 City Council
- 17 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, establishing the level of compensation for Members of the City Council and providing certain fringe benefits with an increase to automobile allowance from $350 to $500, and repealing Ordinance No. 7627 in its entirety - Waive further reading (Intro. on 1-28-25, All Wards)
- 38 Community and Economic Development
- 18 Letter of Commitment with State Department of General Services for acquisition of permanent and temporary construction easements for duration of twelve months located at 6280 Brockton Avenue, bearing Assessor's Parcel Number 225-041-007 for not-to-exceed amount of $75,000 from Gas Tax Fund, UP Quiet Zone - Brockton & Palm Project Account (Ward 3)
- 40 Housing and Human Services
- 19 CalHome Program Agreement with Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services, Inc., for $500,000 from Development Grants Fund, CalHome Program Reuse Account for administration of the Citywide Housing Rehabilitation Program until June 30, 2026 (All Wards)
- 42 Page Break
- 43 Human Resources
- 20 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the 2025 State Mandated Increase to the minimum salary for exempt classifications; the bargaining unit changes for Trainee Classifications; creation of the Classification and salary range for Principal Web Designer/Developer; the salary adjustment to the Inventory Control Specialist II Classification; the bargaining unit change for the Fire Marshal Classification; and the deletion of non-utilized Classifications - Waive further reading - Supplemental Appropriation (All Wards)
- 45 Public Works
- 21 United States Department of Transportation 2024 Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Program grant of $7,448,000 with City-match of $1,862,000 from Measure A revenues for Neighborhood Safety Investment Project and development of Citywide supplemental safety action plans - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
- 22 Senate Bill Urban Lot Split Parcel Map 39017 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Senate Bill 9 Urban Lot Split Parcel Map 39017 with an Application Checklist and Pre-Clearance Form and Plot Plan - Waive further reading - 4195 Mariposa Avenue, situated south of California Avenue and north of Bonita Avenue (Ward 6)
- 23 Temporary modification of required right-of-way dedication along Monroe Street between Hermosa Drive and Irving Street pending adoption of General Plan 2050 update (Ward 4)
- 24 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California amending Section 10.76.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code designating the Prima Facie Speed Limits for streets and portions thereof in accordance with the provisions of Sections 10.20.020 and 10.20.030 to establish a 25 MPH speed limit zone on Appian Way from Horace Street to Hawarden Drive, reduce established speed limit on Acorn Street from Jurupa Avenue to Central Avenue from 45 MPH to 40 MPH, reduce established speed limit on Mission Grove Parkway from Alessandro Boulevard to Trautwein Road from 45 MPH to 40 MPH, establish a 25 MPH speed limit zone on Airport Drive from Arlington Avenue to Flight Road, and establish a 25 MPH speed limit on Gemende Drive from Airport Drive to easterly terminus (Intro. on 1-28-25, Wards 3 and 4)
- 50 Page Break
- 51 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
- 25 Purchase of Tablet Command Incident Management Software System for $97,250 and second year Annual Subscription for $74,750 for total of $172,000 - Purchase of Motorola PremierOne Tablet Command Interface for $9,221 and second year Annual Maintenance Fee of $3,394.25 from Motorola Solutions for total of $12,615.25 - Purchase and installation of 55 Cradle Point Router Kits and 21 Panorama Dual Antenna Solutions for $429,288.99 and first year Annual Subscription renewal of $144,869.46 from Johnson Equipment Company for total of $574,158.45 - Purchase of 71 Apple iPad Pro 13inch M4 512GB from Verizon through NASPO Cooperative Master Agreement No. MA 152 Q1 2025 Price Sheet for $132,539.23 for estimated total of $891,313 from Measure Z Fund Balance Accounts for Fire Department updated management software - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Fire) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
- 26 Housing and Homelessness Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending and restating Chapter 5.75 of the Riverside Municipal Code in its entirety regarding Mobile Home Parks Stabilization Procedures (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
- 54 COMMUNICATIONS
- 27 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
- 28 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
- 57 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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