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June 11, 2024 ·1:00 PM Revised ·Successor Agency

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: May 30, 2024

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Agenda — 88 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/92696991265 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 /Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (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) 826-5427 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/92696991265. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 24-1640 ▶ jump to 1:06
  9. 9 COMMUNICATIONS
  10. 2 City Manager Update (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-1641 ▶ jump to 8:50
  11. 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) 24-1645 ▶ jump to 20:38
  12. 12 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  13. 4 Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Pelican Communities, LLC., for sale price of $200 for City-owned vacant land formerly known as the Downtown Terminal Property for development of mixed-use student housing project - 3911 University Avenue and 3775 Fairmount Boulevard (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) 24-1855 ▶ jump to 20:51
  14. 5 Establish the Department of Marketing & Communications, presently known as the City Manager's Office of Communications and amend the Riverside Municipal Code to establish the Departments of Marketing & Communications and Housing & Human Services - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 2.08.020 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the Administrative Offices and Departments of the City to establish the Departments of Marketing and Communications and Housing and Human Services and the respective department heads as part of the administrative organizational structure of the City (City Manager) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-1391 ▶ jump to 47:26
  15. 6 Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway recommends First amendment to Employment Agreement with City Attorney Phaedra Norton; continued from April 9th for further discussion by City Council - 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 City Attorney salary range and to reflect revisions to the City Attorney Employment Agreement - Waive further reading (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-1774 ▶ jump to 67:03
  16. 16 CLOSED SESSIONS
  17. 7 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Lawrence Smith v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 150160 / ADJ9926934; 160195 24-1478
  18. 8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Garen Roehl v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 230076 24-1480
  19. 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Ronald Nunan v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): ADJ15593503, 220046, 200165, 140116, 130211, 050130, 030020, 00000205 24-1540
  20. 10 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Ricardo Cisneros v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 220063 24-1757
  21. 11 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Victor Castillo v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 200220 / ADJ13947143; 210122 / ADJ13944842 24-1756
  22. 12 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. 3M Company, et al., U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, MDL No. 2873 Master Docket No. 2:18-mn-2873 24-1751
  23. 13 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Historic Mission Inn Corporation v. City of Riverside, a California municipal corporation, by and through its successor agency for the (former) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. UDMV2301956 24-1753
  24. 14 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning People of the State of California, by and through the City of Riverside v. Pepe’s Inc., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205025 24-1749
  25. 15 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riverside All Of Us Or None, et al., v. City of Riverside, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-01536-SPG-SP 24-1748
  26. 15a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riversiders Against Increased Taxes v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2104120 24-1944
  27. 16 Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez, or his respective deputy, and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities 24-1546
  28. 17 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 24-1541
  29. 18 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 24-1544
  30. 19 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 24-1545
  31. 31 6:15 P.M.
  32. 32 INVOCATION - Councilmember Falcone
  33. 33 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  34. 34 PUBLIC COMMENT
  35. 20 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/92696991265. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 24-1744 ▶ jump to 78:11
  36. 36 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  37. 21 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meeting: Land Use Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, June 10, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber 24-1646 ▶ jump to 148:53
  38. 38 Page Break
  39. 39 WORKSHOPS
  40. 22 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide user fees and charges findings report from MGT of America Consulting, LLC - Schedule public hearing for proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide User Fees and Charges study update on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 3 p.m. (Finance) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation) 24-1785 ▶ jump to 257:42
  41. 23 State-licensed residential facilities and sober living homes (City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-1743 ▶ jump to 162:42
  42. 42 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 24-45
  43. 43 City Clerk
  44. 24 Appoint Susan Fahrney to Human Relations Commission Ward 1 seat, Kittie Aleman to Commission on Aging Ward 6 seat, Bryn Pellegrino to Commission on Disabilities Ward 7 seat - File resignations of August Olague from Commission of the Deaf Youth Ex Officio Seat and Daniel T. Jester from Park and Recreation Commission Ward 1 seat (All Wards) 24-1840
  45. 25 Minutes of May 21, 2024 24-1649
  46. 46 Page Break
  47. 47 City Council
  48. 26 Economic Development Committee recommends Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Sponsorship Program for July 1 - December 31, 2024, for monetary and/or in-kind contributions valued at $143,324 for charitable and community events, by local non-profit organizations - Approve $25,000 sponsorship to Riverside African American Historical Society for renovations to Martin Luther King, Jr., monument and surrounding area - Table Sponsorship update for July 1 through December 31, 2023 (All Wards) 24-1519
  49. 27 Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends adoption of the 2023 Integrated Resource Plan for Riverside Public Utilities - Direct staff to file the adopted 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (2023 IRP) and any applicable supporting material with California Energy Commission within five business days after adoption of the 2023 IRP (All Wards) 24-1594
  50. 50 Community and Economic Development
  51. 28 Agreement with Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce for not-to-exceed amount of $98,775 annually for services and sponsorships provided to City of Riverside for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 through June 30, 2026, with one two-year extension option (All Wards) 24-1517
  52. 29 Services Agreement with NRS, Inc., Pomona, for not-to-exceed amount of $130,513.86 from Community and Economic Development Department Account for purchase and installation of office workstations, fixtures, and equipment for Community and Economic Development Department second floor reconfiguration at City Hall through December 31, 2024, with one 120-day extension option (All Wards) 24-1518
  53. 30 First Amendment to Agreement for Conveyance of Easement with Aanenson Properties for one-time expense of $20,000 from Water Fund, Pump Station Replacements Project Account to extend use of surface area on waterline easement known as Canyon Crest Booster Station for ten months - 5220 Pearblossom Drive (Ward 2) 24-1599
  54. 54 Finance
  55. 31 Request for Proposal 2343 - Agreement with Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., for $721,503 from General Fund, Finance Debt and Treasury Admin, Professional Services Account and special districts for Assessment Engineer and Special Tax Consultant Services for five-year term with two additional two-year extension options (All Wards) 24-1607
  56. 32 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Electric and Water Central Stores annual purchase orders for $21,703,681.87 and not-to- exceed 20 percent allowance for Producer Price Index (PPI) increases for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (All Wards) 24-1608
  57. 33 Renewal of various insurance policies negotiated through Keenan & Associates, for $8,888,857.46, plus 15 percent contingency of $1,333,328.62, for potential changes and coverage enhancements for total amount not-to-exceed $10,222,186.08 through June 30, 2025 (All Wards) 24-1621
  58. 58 Page Break
  59. 59 Human Resources
  60. 34 Fourth Amendment to Agreement with HUB International Insurance Services, Inc., for $90,285, for total contract amount of $407,812, for employee benefits consulting and underwriting services through June 30, 2025 (All Wards) 24-1373
  61. 61 Library
  62. 35 Accept one pillar American with Disabilities Act accessible privacy booth, 52 portable solar chargers, and 32 iFixit repair kits from California State Library for Library emPOWERing Access Project valued at $30,019.65 for Arlanza Library (All Wards) 24-1419
  63. 63 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  64. 36 Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with John Muir Charter School for $1,337.64 monthly revenue for 852 square feet of space at Eric M. Solander Center through June 30, 2025 - Bryant Park - 7950 Philbin Avenue (Ward 6) 24-1613
  65. 37 Bid 8063 - Reject all bids for Playgrounds Installation Project and authorize staff to release a revised request for Bids (Wards 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6) 24-1614
  66. 38 Sixth Amendment to Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., for $577,240 with change order authority of 10 percent for total amount of $634,964 from General Fund, Measure Z, and Riverwalk Land Maintenance District Tree Maintenance Contract Accounts for Park Tree Maintenance Services through June 30, 2025 (All Wards) 24-1615
  67. 67 Page Break
  68. 68 Police
  69. 39 Declare K-9 equipped Ford Explorer as surplus property - Approve donation of K-9-equipped Ford Explorer to University of California Riverside Police Department for development of K-9 detection program (All Wards) 24-1609
  70. 70 Public Utilities
  71. 40 Adopt Riverside’s 2024-2025 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment (All Wards) 24-1590
  72. 41 Participation in California Energy Commission’s Demand Side Grid Support Program during extreme events when energy emergency alerts are issued (All Wards) 24-1593
  73. 42 First Amended and Restated Agreement with County of Riverside, political subdivision of the State of California, on behalf of Community Action Partnership of Riverside County for annual program amount of $2,800,000 from Electric Public Benefits Fund, Low Income Assistance expenditure Account for use of Low-Income Utility Bill and Deposit Assistance Funds for Sharing Households Assist Riverside’s Energy Program with extension options through June 30, 2029 (All Wards) 24-1592
  74. 74 Public Works
  75. 43 Service Agreement with County of Riverside for $42,010 from Gas Tax Fund, Capital Projects, Minor Streets Rehab Project Expenditure Account for Cleveland Avenue, Spring Street, and Villa Street slurry seal improvements (Wards 2 and 5) 24-1604
  76. 44 Award Bid 8017 to Big Ben Inc., Irvine, for $1,677,210.50 plus 10 percent change order authority for total not-to-exceed $1,844,931.55 for Citywide trunk sewer improvements on Market Street and Kansas Avenue - Appropriate $2,264,234 from Sewer Working Capital to GM15-Replace Main on Market Street between 11th and 12th Street expenditure Account for project costs including design, engineering, construction, contingencies, and contract administration - Five affirmative votes required (Wards 1 and 2) 24-1595
  77. 45 Third Amendment to Agreement with ECOTEC Solutions, Inc., for $90,478.08, for total contract amount of $622,936.48 from Refuse Fund, Refuse Disposal, Professional Services Regulatory Compliance Account for monitoring, reporting, and associated operation services for closed Tequesquite Landfill gas collection system and flare through June 30, 2025 (All Wards) 24-1601
  78. 78 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  79. 46 Lease Agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc., for $1,675,000 lease revenue for operation and management of Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Municipal Auditorium for initial term of eight years through June 30, 2032, with up to one consecutive term administratively - 3485 and 3801 Mission Inn Avenue (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) 24-1622 ▶ jump to 290:05
  80. 80 Page Break
  81. 81 COMMUNICATIONS
  82. 47 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 24-1647
  83. 48 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 24-1648 ▶ jump to 316:10
  84. 84 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2024
  85. 85 City Council meetings broadcast with closed captioning available on AT&T Channel 99, Charter Spectrum Channel 3, and Frontier Cable Channel 21 Rebroadcast Wednesdays at 9 p.m., Fridays at 1 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
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