City Council
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: March 7, 2024
Agenda — 82 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. Face coverings are strongly recommended. Spanish translation will be available. To participate virtually, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (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 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 by email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov.
- 3 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 respectful workplace that requires all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional, and respectful public environment. The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new harassment and discrimination laws.
- 4 Page Break
- 5 1 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 COMMUNICATIONS
- 2 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
- 3 Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
- 4 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
- 5 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
- 6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
- 15 PRESENTATION
- 7 Museum Department Overview and Employee Recognition (All Wards) (5-minute Presentation)
- 17 WORKSHOP
- 8 Solid Waste Fund financial status review - Confirm support of Solid Waste Rates Schedule (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
- 19 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
- 9 2023 Citywide Grant Activities Annual Report (City Manager) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
- 21 Page Break
- 10 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Kunny Ranch) of the City of Riverside, authorizing the issuance of its Special Tax Bonds, Series 2024 in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed five million, five hundred thousand dollars ($5,500,000) and approving certain documents and taking certain other actions in connection therewith - Waive further reading - Approve Financing Team that consists of Finance Department, Fieldman Rolapp & Associates, Inc. serving as Financial Advisor, Stradling, Yocca, Carlson and Rauth, acting as Bond and Disclosure Counsel, and Raymond James and Associates, Inc. serving as Underwriter and pay costs of such firms in connection with financing from Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Kunny Ranch) Series 2024 bond proceeds - Supplemental appropriations - Five affirmative votes required (Finance) (Ward 4) (10-minute presentation)
- 11 Annual Progress Report on implementation of City's General Plan 2025 - Direct staff to submit annual progress report for the General Plan 2025 to Governor's Office of Planning and Research and California Department of Housing and Community Development (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
- 12 Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Pelican Communities, LLC., for $920,000 minus related title, escrow, and miscellaneous closing costs, not to exceed $6,000 for sale of Parking Garages 1 and 2 bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNS) 213-271-012, 213-301-006 and 213-301-015 - Orange Street between Mission Inn Avenue and Ninth Street (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation)
- 13 Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Pelican Communities, LLC., for total sale price of $200, in lieu of receiving total value of the land of $1.83 million, the City will receive 60 dedicated parking stalls to support the Main Library at an estimated cost of $3.12 million, and title, escrow, and miscellaneous related closing costs for total not-to-exceed $10,000 shall be deducted from the $54,900 deposit, for City-owned vacant land, formerly known as the Downtown Terminal Property, for development of mixed-use student housing project at 3911 University Avenue and 3775 Fairmount Boulevard, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 214-252-019 and 213-261-029 (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation)
- 14 Housing and Homelessness Committee recommends California Interagency Council on Homelessness Coordinated Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 5 funding plan direct grant allocation of $10,858,024.16 for Rapid Rehousing, Prevention and Shelter Diversion, Delivery of Permanent Housing and Innovative Housing Solutions, Operating Subsidies Interim Housing, Services Coordination, Administrative Costs, and Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
- 27 CLOSED SESSIONS
- 14a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jay H. Grodin, et al. v City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2201327
- 15 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 property located at 3750 University Avenue, Suite 125, APN: 215-371-005, by The IG Group, LLC operating as River Ranch Grill and Bar; Ivan Garcia, Ruben Barragan, Negotiators
- 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
- 17 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case
- 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 - one case
- 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
- 20 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney
- 21 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 unrepresented employee: City Attorney
- 21a CONTINUED FROM MARCH 12, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager
- 21b CONTINUED FROM MARCH 12, 2024 - 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 unrepresented employee: City Manager
- 38 3 P.M.
- 39 PUBLIC HEARING
- 22 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule in Resolution No. 21960, as amended, providing for adjustments to the Mills Act Fees - Waive further reading (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
- 41 6:15 P.M.
- 42 INVOCATION - Councilmember Cervantes
- 43 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- 44 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 23 To comment on the Consent Calendar and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call (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.
- 46 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
- 24 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: Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 21, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber
- 48 PRESENTATION
- 25 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Juan Torrez (Ward 7) (5-minute presentation)
- 50 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 26-37
- 51 City Clerk
- 26 Appoint Luis A. Hernandez to Board of Ethics Ward 6 seat (All Wards)
- 53 City Council
- 27 Economic Development, Placemaking and Branding/Marketing Committee recommends a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, designating the reporting requirements for the Arlington Business Improvement District - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, designating the reporting requirements for the Auto Center Business Improvement District - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, designating the reporting requirements for the Downtown Business Improvement District - Waive further readings - Direct staff work with Advisory Boards for each Business Improvement District, assisting with review and revision recommendations to Annual Reports, to comply with updated reporting requirements established herein (All Wards)
- 55 Community and Economic Development
- 28 Agreement with Lamplighter Energy, Inc., for $556,275 with 15 percent change order authority for total contract amount of $639,716.25 from Urban Greening Grant and General Fund Accounts for architectural and engineering design services for Northside Agriculture Innovation Center - 895 and 900 Clark Street (Ward 1)
- 29 Request for Proposal 2338 - Master Agreements with California Building Maintenance and Twin Builders., for less than $50,000 each per project, for total not-to-exceed $300,000, from Code Enforcement Professional Services Account, for abatement work at various City locations on an as-needed basis through March 19, 2027 (All Wards)
- 58 Finance
- 30 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California establishing Rules and Regulations for the procurement of goods, services and construction contracts and establishing contract execution authority, hereinafter to be known as the Purchasing Resolution; and repealing Resolution No. 23914 - Waive further reading (All Wards)
- 60 General Services
- 31 Transaction Confirmation and Services Agreement with GHI Energy, LLC., for management of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standards and Federal Government’s Renewable Identification Numbers Programs for three-year term with two one-year extension options - Terminate GHI Energy, LLC., as natural gas fuel provider and transition fuel delivery services to Southern California Gas Company, including but not limited to the Customer Termination of CAT Program Contract form (All Wards)
- 62 Housing and Human Services
- 32 Subrecipient Agreements with Path of Life Ministries for $2,269,078 from Housing and Human Services Development Grants Accounts to include Homeless Housing Assistance, and Prevention Program, for Emergency Shelter Program operations costs of $1,006,378 for period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, for Round 1, 2, and 3 and $1,262,700 for period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, for Round 1 and 3 (Ward 1)
- 33 Subrecipient Agreement with Path of Life Ministries for $93,324 from Development Grants Fund HHS Grants HHAP 2 Account for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 2 Funding for Cold Weather Shelter Program operating costs for March 2024 for 40 shelter beds (Ward 1)
- 65 Human Resources
- 34 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 creation of the new classifications and salary ranges for the Principal Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst and Senior Construction Project Manager Classifications; and salary adjustments to the existing construction Contracts Administrator, Principal Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Plan Check Manager, Assistant Building Official, and Building Official Classifications - Waive further reading (All Wards)
- 67 Page Break
- 35 Memorandum of Understanding for Riverside Police Administrators’ Association for approximately $430,000 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 and $782,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 from General Fund - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend parts I and II of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to reflect various updates and changes in connection with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside Police Administrators’ Association (RPAA) - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriations (All Wards)
- 69 Public Works
- 36 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, renewing the rate for County Service Area (CSA) 152 to fund activities to comply with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4) Discharges for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 through 2028-2029 at annual rate of $10.00 per benefit assessment unit - Waive further reading (All Wards)
- 37 Increase Purchase Order 240016 with 3M Company, St. Paul, Minnesota, for $80,781.80, for revised amount of $130,780.80 from General Fund, Public Works-Streets-Maintenance-Signing Supplies Account for vinyl materials used in fabrication and installation of signs by City Crews (All Wards)
- 72 PUBLIC HEARING
- 38 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California (1) adopting the renewal of the Water Conservation Surcharge of 1.5 percent of total water rates and charges (originally adopted and established on May 25, 2004 by City Council Resolution 20695 and renewed on April 22, 2014 by City Council Resolution 22675) by amending Water Rate Schedules WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-4, WA-5, WA-6, WA-7, WA-8, WA-10, WA-11, and WA-12, effective upon Council approval through ten years thereafter, (2) making related findings of fact - Waive further reading (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
- 74 Page Break
- 75 COMMUNICATIONS
- 39 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
- 40 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
- 78 * * * * * * * * * The City Council meetings for March 26 and April 2, 2024, are cancelled as per Resolution No. 24076 The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- 79 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.
- 80 View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com
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