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October 22, 2024 ·1:00 PM Final ·Agenda en Espanol

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

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Agenda — 94 items

  1. 1 MISSION STATEMENT
  2. 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. 3 Page Break
  4. 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. 5 1 P.M.
  6. 6 MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
  7. 7 PUBLIC COMMENT
  8. 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. 24-3109 ▶ jump to 2:13
  9. 9 COMMUNICATIONS
  10. 2 City Manager Update (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-2981 ▶ jump to 21:10
  11. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) 24-2982 ▶ jump to 23:51
  12. 12 PRESENTATIONS - Item #4-6
  13. 4 Housing and Human Services Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-3048 ▶ jump to 25:03
  14. 5 Mayor Lock Dawson to recognize Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director Pamela Galera for Fellow Honor Achievement from American Society of Landscape Architects (5-minute presentation) 24-2986 ▶ jump to 43:50
  15. 6 Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends presentation by Black and Veatch Corporation on City of Riverside's Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plan (General Services) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-2802 ▶ jump to 47:45
  16. 16 WORKSHOP
  17. 7 California insurance crisis update - Consider proposed resolution requesting the California Insurance Commissioner, State Legislature, and the Governor to take emergency action to strengthen and stabilize California’s Marketplace for homeowners and commercial property insurance and provide direction related to insurance crisis in Riverside (City Manager) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-3047 ▶ jump to 62:13
  18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  19. 8 First Amendment to Agreement with Riverside-Corona Regional Conservation District for increased amount of $3,055,116.08, for total contract amount of $3,758,016.08 from Gas Tax and Measure A funds to provide environmental mitigation services for Jurupa Avenue Extension Phase 2 from Rutland Avenue to former Hole Lake Dam - Grant application to California Natural Resources Agency under Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for amount up to $750,000 (Public Works) (Ward 7) (10-minute presentation) 24-2943 ▶ jump to 75:46
  20. 9 Mayor Pro Tem Perry recommends approval of First Amendment to Employment Agreement with City Manager Mike Futrell effective October 22, 2024 - 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 approve the adjustments to the salary range for the City Manager - Waive further reading (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-3093 ▶ jump to 88:39
  21. 21 3 P.M.
  22. 22 PUBLIC HEARING
  23. 10 Land Use Committee recommends City Council adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the cancellation of a Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract to facilitate the future construction of a single-family residence located at the northeast corner of Lurin Avenue and Obsidian Drive, Riverside, California - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the diminishment of a portion of Agricultural Preserve No. 3 to facilitate the future construction of a single-family residence on approximately 0.91-acre parcel located at the northeast corner of Lurin Avenue and Obsidian Drive, Riverside, California - Waive further readings (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 4) (10-minute presentation) 24-2942 ▶ jump to 97:48
  24. 24 CLOSED SESSIONS - Item #11-24
  25. 11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Stephen Bradshaw v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 200052/ADJ12707589; 200091/ADJ12707593 24-2568
  26. 12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning William Uriarte v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 210248; unassigned 24-2835
  27. 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Wayne McAteer v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2306884 24-3004
  28. 14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Donald Henry Jr v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 210178/ADJ15865171 24-3049
  29. 15 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. The Regents of The University of California, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2404782 24-3060
  30. 16 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning The Gage Canal Company v City of Riverside, Claim No.: 24-07-38 24-2617
  31. 17 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Staci Sullivan v City of Riverside, Claim No.: 24-08-01 24-2676
  32. 18 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside, a charter city and municipal corporation, the City Council of the City of Riverside, acting by and through its duly elected councilmembers, Erin Edwards, Clarissa Cervantes, Ronaldo Fierro, Gabriela Plascencia, James Perry, and Steven Hemenway, in their official capacity v. Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams, in their official capacity, and does 1 through 50, inclusive, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2300725 24-3010
  33. 19 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Tony Platt v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011 24-3011
  34. 20 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 v City of Riverside, Claim No.: 24-09-28 24-3009
  35. 21 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 24-2887
  36. 22 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 24-2888
  37. 23 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 24-2890
  38. 24 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 24-2889
  39. 39 Page Break
  40. 40 6:15 P.M.
  41. 41 INVOCATION - Councilmember
  42. 42 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  43. 43 PUBLIC COMMENT
  44. 25 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. 24-3110 ▶ jump to 109:38
  45. 45 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  46. 26 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events 24-2980 ▶ jump to 117:34
  47. 47 PRESENTATIONS
  48. 27 Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Filipino American National Historical Society Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter recognizing October as Filipino American History Month (5-minute presentation) 24-2987 ▶ jump to 126:42
  49. 28 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Olivia's Restaurant (Ward 5) (5-minute presentation) 24-2915 ▶ jump to 130:57
  50. 50 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 29-48 ▶ jump to 142:31
  51. 51 Page Break
  52. 52 City Attorney
  53. 29 Approve legal budgets with law firm of Devaney Pate Morris and Cameron for matter of Tony Platt v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011 for amount not-to-exceed $70,100 and matter of City of Riverside, et. al. v. Councilmember Charles Conder, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2300725 for amount not-to-exceed $93,300 from Liability Trust Fund Accounts (All Wards) 24-3101
  54. 30 Add law firm of Ellison Schneider Harris and Donlan LLP., to panel of authorized attorneys for the City - Approve Legal Services Agreement with law firm of Ellison Schneider Harris and Donlan LLP for specialized legal services for water rights issues (All Wards) 24-3102
  55. 31 Add law firm of Shute Mihaly and Weinberger to panel of authorized attorneys for City - Legal Services Agreement with law firm of Shute Mihaly and Weinberger for $425,000 from General Fund, City Attorney Outside Legal Services Account for representation of City of Riverside v. The Regents of the University of California - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 24-3107
  56. 56 City Clerk
  57. 32 Appoint Lori A. Pendergraft to the Commission on Aging Citywide seat - File resignation of Isaac Hirales from Community Police Review Commission Ward 1 seat (All Wards) 24-3034
  58. 33 Minutes of October 1 and 8, 2024 24-2983
  59. 59 City Council
  60. 34 Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee recommends revised City Spirit Award nomination process and criteria restructuring nominations to City of Riverside residents only and no more than one nomination from the Mayor and each Councilmember (All Wards) 24-2508
  61. 35 Finance Committee recommends adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the previously approved Cannabis Business Tax at the rate of eight percent (8%) of gross receipts of all engaged in cannabis businesses in the City - Waive further reading (All Wards) 24-2933
  62. 62 Community and Economic Development
  63. 36 Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements with various property owners for minimum ten-year terms with annual automatic renewals: Castro, Jesse and Jill, Christakis, Elena, Diana, Jacquelyn and Bowers, Michael, Bueno, Vincent and Kimberly and Andres Avelino, Life Art Center LLC., Bates, Michael David and Amanda Sue, Burris, Ryan and Fuentes, Tiffany, Adcock, Nicholas D. and Sydnee E., Lloren, Danitza and Andrew Paul C., Kirven, Cindy Wilkinson, The White Park Building Riverside, LLC., McCormick, Gregory Lynn Jr., Zupon, Dane E. Zupon, Trustee of the BPBC Trust dated March 7, 2024, The Tetley Building LLC., and Motley, Rhea-Frances Louise, Successor Co-Trustee of the Richard A. Tetley Family Trust dated May 20, 1985, Nuchols, William F., Porter, William and Rachel and Guy, Terry and Lorena - 4409 Sunnyside Drive, 4064 Larchwood Place, 3495 Elmwood Drive, 5310 Candlewick Court, 3485 University Avenue, 5037 Magnolia Avenue, 4586 Sixth Street, 6475 Victoria Avenue, 4553 Merrill Avenue, 4481 Orange Street, 3900 Market Street, 3695 Oakwood Place, 4570 Indian Hill Road, 4344 Market Street, 3878 Twelfth Street, 4470 Fifth Street, and 4450 Sixth Street (Wards 1 and 3) 24-2972
  64. 37 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing and accepting the grant funds from the Southern California Association of Governments Reap 2.0 Housing Infill on Public and Private Lands Pilot Program Grant for the Missing Middle Prototype Housing Plans Project in amount of $500,000 and authorizing the execution of all necessary grant documents by the City Manager, or his designee - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 24-2973
  65. 38 Request for Proposal 2395 American Rescue Plan Subrecipient Agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs for $503,310 from American Rescue Plan Act Account for Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program at Northside Agriculture Innovation Center - 895 and 900 Clark Street (Ward 1) 24-3033
  66. 39 Subcontract Services Agreement with Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) for Ohmio Shuttle Pilot Program contribution of $500,000 towards operation, staffing, and maintenance costs of three all-electric autonomous shuttles for two-year term (All Wards) 24-3051
  67. 67 Finance
  68. 40 Annual Report of Riverside Downtown Partnership acting in its capacity as Advisory Board to Riverside Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy an Annual Assessment in the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area for Calendar Year 2025 pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Streets and Highways Code, generally describing the improvements and activities to be undertaken and fixing the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the levy of the proposed assessment - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 3 p.m. (Wards 1 and 2) 24-2908
  69. 69 Page Break
  70. 70 General Services
  71. 41 Request for Qualifications 2341 - Master Services Agreements with Absolute Security International, Inc, Irwindale; Lyons Security Service, Inc., Anaheim; Universal Protection Service, LP., Santa Ana; Southwest Patrol Inc., Brea; and Citiguard Security, West Hills, for not-to-exceed $500,000 per project for unarmed security services at various City locations for two-year term with two-year extension option (All Wards) 24-2698
  72. 72 Human Resources
  73. 42 Approve three-year Qualtrics subscription with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, Reston, Virginia, under NASPO Cooperative Purchasing Agreement AR2472, for $210,366.03 from Human Resources-Administration, Citywide Employee Training Account for Employee Experience Program software through September 30, 2027 (All Wards) 24-2567
  74. 43 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 approve the salary adjustment to the minimum salary for the Safety Specialist Classification; Salary Adjustment to the Innovation & Technology Classifications, Mayor’s Office Classifications, Council Assistant, Senior Construction Inspector and the Public Parking Services Manager Classifications; Creation of the Classification and Salary range for the Airport Operations Analyst; title change for the Accounts Payable Supervisor Classification; and the deletion of the Airport Operations Coordinator Classification - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 24-2941
  75. 75 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  76. 44 First Amendment to Agreements - Groovelabs, LLC., Apple Valley, for additional $80,127 for total contract amount of $167,871 for entertainment stage services - Contemporary Services Corporation, Northridge, for additional $278,719.98 for total contract amount of $553,422.38 for event security and logistics services - Southern California Lighting, Lake Elsinore, for additional $175,000 for total contract amount of $350,000 for holiday decorations - Authorize 10 percent change order authority for each agreement for changes including but not limited to, visitor safety, repairs, or unforeseen conditions from General Fund, Arts & Cultural Affairs, Festival of Lights Expenditure Account through January 31, 2025 (Ward 1) 24-2966
  77. 45 First Amendment to Services Agreement with Ice Cold Entertainment, Inc., Newport Beach, for $421,665.78, plus 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $42,167 for revised amount not to exceed $463,832.78 from General Fund, Arts & Cultural Affairs, Festival of Lights Expenditure Account for design, install, and management of ice rink for 2024 Festival of Lights to extend agreement term to January 31, 2025(Ward 1) 24-2967
  78. 46 Award Bid 8100 to R. E. Schultz Construction, Inc., Orange, for $539,700 plus 10 percent change order authority up to $53,970 for total amount not-to-exceed $593,670 from American Rescue Plan Act Citywide Park Improvement Program Playgrounds Project Account for Playgrounds Rubber Surfacing Project including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes for Playgrounds Rubber Surfacing Projects at Myra Linn, Reid, and Washington Parks (Wards 1, 3, and 6) 24-2968
  79. 79 Public Works
  80. 47 Request for Proposal 2369 - Reject all bids and release related bid bonds for Design-Build of Solar Shade Structure for Regional Water Quality Control Plant - 5950 Acorn Street (Ward 3) 24-2912
  81. 48 Request for Proposal 2366 - Design-Build Agreement with Rhome Profile Construction Corporation, Bellflower, for $71,000 plus 15 percent contingency of $10,650 for not-to-exceed amount of $81,650 from PW-Sewer-Capital Engineering Services Account for design-build of project management facility building office addition at Regional Water Quality Control Plant - 5950 Acorn Street (Ward 3) 24-2913
  82. 82 WORKSHOP
  83. 49 Hawarden Wildfire Incident update - Wildfire Defensible Space Planning Workshop (Fire) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-2861 ▶ jump to 143:49
  84. 84 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  85. 50 Grant agreement with Inland Empire Community Foundation to manage a Non-Profit Revolving Loan Fund to provide Capital and Programmatic Expansion activities for not-for-profit agencies located in, or benefiting residents of the City of Riverside with an agreement consisting of loan capital, startup and two years of operational costs for a total expenditure of $2,813,766 - Authorize the City Manager to sign all applicable documents (City Manager) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-2988 ▶ jump to 168:59
  86. 51 Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee recommends City Council adopt an Urgency Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 6 and Title 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code by amending Section 6.15.020 regarding Abatement of Public Nuisances, deleting in their entirety Sections 9.04.600, 9.04.610, 9.04.620, and 9.04.630 regarding camping on public sidewalks, streets, and/or other public property, and adding Chapter 9.11 regarding camping and encampments necessary as an emergency measure to preserve the public peace, health, and safety, effective immediately - Waive further reading (City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-3003 ▶ jump to 337:37
  87. 87 COMMUNICATIONS
  88. 52 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 24-2984
  89. 53 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 24-2985
  90. 90 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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