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March 12, 2024 ·1:00 PM Revised

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: February 29, 2024

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Agenda — 87 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. 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/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 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. 4 Page Break
  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. 24-0641 ▶ jump to 0:35
  9. 9 COMMUNICATIONS
  10. 2 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0642
  11. 3 Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0648 ▶ jump to 1:38
  12. 4 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0649 ▶ jump to 7:10
  13. 5 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0650
  14. 6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) 24-0651 ▶ jump to 11:32
  15. 15 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  16. 7 Establish new Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund, the Riverside Nonprofit Resilience Fund under the general parameters specified in the staff report - Record reallocation of funds from various American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan Projects to General Fund revenue replacement in the amount of $1,363,766 - Allocate American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan interest earnings in the amount of $1,000,000 to General Fund revenue replacement - Record a supplemental appropriation in the Grants and Restricted Fund, American Rescue Plan Act accounts in the combined amounts of $2,363,766 and record an interfund transfer of the same amount to the General Fund to effectuate the American Rescue Plan Act revenue replacement allocation - Record a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund the amount of $2,363,766 and record an interfund transfer of the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Fund, Nonprofit Revolving Loan - Fund Account - Record a supplemental appropriation in the Grants and Restricted Fund, Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund Account in the amount of $2,363,766 to establish a revolving loan fund - Record a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund in the amount of $450,000 of previously transferred ARPA revenue replacement dollars and record an interfund transfer of the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Fund, Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund Management Account - Record a supplemental appropriation in the Grants and Restricted Fund, Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund Management Account in the amount of $450,000 of previously transferred ARPA revenue replacement dollars for start-up and ongoing management costs directly related to a Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund) - Establish a partnership with the Inland Empire Community Foundation for a nonprofit revolving loan fund and prepare a subrecipient agreement and all other necessary legal documents related to the program, returning to City Council for review within 90-120 days - Five affirmative votes required (City Manager) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0739 ▶ jump to 11:54
  17. 8 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7994 to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., Anaheim, for $4,946,000 from Measure Z Capital Fund, Pavement Rehab & Pedestrian Facilities Project Account for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 2 at various Citywide locations (Public Works) (Wards 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7) (10-minute presentation) 24-0507 ▶ jump to 108:34
  18. 18 Page Break
  19. 8a MEASURE Z - Request for Proposal 2271 - Agreement with WSP USA, Inc., for $4,528,446, plus 15 percent contingency of $679,266.90, for total contract amount of not-to-exceed $5,207,712.90 from Measure Z CD-Planning, GP Update, Professional Services and Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, General Plan, Professional Services Accounts for Phase 2 Comprehensive General Plan update - General Plan, Specific Plans, Zoning Code, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Impact Reports (GP/CAAP) for three-year term - Appropriate $880,335.68 from General Plan Surcharge Reserve Account to Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, General Plan Professional Services Account - Five affirmative votes required (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0919
  20. 20 CLOSED SESSIONS ▶ jump to 167:09
  21. 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Christian Dinco v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 220028 / ADJ14961273; 150134 / ADJ10464343; 020256 / ADJ4561943 24-0748
  22. 10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Alex Gabler v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 240073 / ADJ18828365 24-0801
  23. 23 Page Break
  24. 11 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 24-0787
  25. 12 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 24-0511
  26. 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 24-0508
  27. 14 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 24-0509
  28. 15 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 24-0510
  29. 16 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager 24-0791
  30. 17 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 24-0792
  31. 31 3 P.M.
  32. 32 PUBLIC HEARING
  33. 18 2020-2021 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan amendment to cancel 2348 University Avenue Housing Rehabilitation Project and its allocation of $300,000 - Reallocate $300,000 within Development Grants Fund from 2020-2021 2348 University Avenue Housing Rehabilitation account to 2023-2024 Riverside Access Center Rehabilitation Account - 2023-2024 HUD Annual Action Plan Amendment to reprogram $300,000 to Riverside Access Center Rehabilitation Project - Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Housing and Human Services Department for 2023-2024 Riverside Access Center Rehabilitation Project and appropriate $300,000 to Grants and Restricted Programs Fund project accounts to be assigned by Finance Division, and supplemental appropriation in same amount to inter-fund account for reimbursement of CDBG-related expenditures - Supplemental Appropriations - Funds Transfer - Five affirmative votes required (Housing and Human Services) (Ward 2) (10-minute presentation) 24-0695 ▶ jump to 147:12
  34. 34 Page Break
  35. 19 Case PR-2023-001625 - Determine project is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of project will not have an effect on environment - Zoning Code Text Amendment to Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code (RMC), including but not limited to Articles V (Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions), VI (Overlay Zones), VII (Specific Land Use Provisions), VIII (Site Planning and General Development Provisions), IX (Land Use Development and Permit Requirements/Procedures), X (Definitions), and other minor, non-substantive changes and technical corrections as required to provide clarity, correct errors, or remove redundancy - Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending various Sections in Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0610 ▶ jump to 154:32
  36. 36 6:15 P.M.
  37. 37 INVOCATION - Councilmember Edwards
  38. 38 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  39. 39 PUBLIC COMMENT
  40. 20 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/92696991265. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 24-0652 ▶ jump to 172:23
  41. 41 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  42. 21 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events 24-0653 ▶ jump to 180:28
  43. 43 PRESENTATIONS
  44. 22 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Arts and Culture Affairs Manager Margie Haupt recognizing March as Arts and Culture month (5-minute presentation) 24-0671 ▶ jump to 190:20
  45. 23 Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Easter Seals of Southern California Adult Day Services Director Edna Napier recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness month (5-minute presentation) 24-0672 ▶ jump to 195:57
  46. 46 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 24-41 ▶ jump to 202:48
  47. 47 City Clerk
  48. 24 Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 2.04.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code updating the regular meeting schedule of the City Council to regular meetings on the first four Tuesdays of each month, with no City Council meeting on the fifth Tuesday of month, City Council meetings only on first and third Tuesdays of July, August, and September and on second, third, and fourth Tuesdays for months of April, June, and October, with afternoon sessions starting at 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m., with evening sessions to start at approximately 6:15 p.m. (All Wards) 24-0737
  49. 25 Appoint David Prince to Ward 3 seat on Community Police Review Commission and Jack Mosqueda to Ward 5 seat on Planning Commission - File resignation of James R. Rush from Planning Commission Ward 5 seat (All Wards) 24-0736 ▶ jump to 203:33
  50. 26 Minutes of February 27, 2024 24-0394
  51. 51 City Manager
  52. 27 Second Amendment to Agreement with Economic and Planning Systems, Inc., for additional time at no cost to complete analyses related to economic and fiscal impact study of benefits and impacts of University of California Riverside campus in relation to its adopted Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) (All Wards) 24-0575
  53. 53 Community and Economic Development
  54. 28 This item has been moved to Discussion Calendar afternoon as Item No. 8a. 24-0788
  55. 55 General Services
  56. 29 Award Bid 8055 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $113,353.82 from Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Parks & Recreation-Recreation, Automotive Equipment Account for purchase of two Ford Expedition vehicles for Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department use (All Wards) 24-0581
  57. 30 Authorize early termination of vehicle lease contract number 6139626 with Enterprise Fleet Management - Purchase 2023 Ford F150 vehicle for reduced book value of $31,198.49 from Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Library-Neighborhood Services, Federal Operating Grants expenditure account for Library Department use (All Wards) 24-0463
  58. 31 MEASURE Z - Request for Proposal 2288 - Agreement with Holt Architects, Inc., doing business as Holt Architecture, Palm Desert, for $99,000 from Measure Z Capital Fund, Police Headquarters Project Expenditure Account for Phase I Architectural Design Services for Downtown Police Administration Building - 4102 Orange Street (Ward 1) 24-0490
  59. 32 Declare one state funded 2019 model Keystone travel trailer as surplus property and donate travel trailer to Riverside City Firefighters’ Foundation to support the Honor Guard and the Pipes and Drums Band (All Wards) 24-0491
  60. 33 Award Bid 8043 to Roy O. Huffman Roof Company, Riverside, for $394,292 with 15 percent change order authority for total not-to-exceed $453,435 from Airport Fund, FAA Building Repairs Project, Facility Rehab Account for removal and replacement of roof at the Federal Aviation Administration Building - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3) 24-0622
  61. 61 Innovation and Technology
  62. 34 Third Amendment to Agreement with CenturyLink Communications, LLC, doing business as Lumen Technologies Group, for change order authority amount of $18,000, for total revised amount of $244,800, plus any applicable taxes, fees, and surcharges - Authorize 15 percent change order authority for unforeseen expenses from General Fund, Innovation and Technology Department, Network Division, IT-Internet Service Provider account for internet services through March 31, 2025, with two one-year extension options (All Wards) 24-0518
  63. 63 Page Break
  64. 35 Annual renewal and purchase of citywide Adobe product licenses from Dell Computer Corporation, Round Rock, Texas, for $114,056 plus 15 percent change order authority up to $17,109 for unforeseen subscription modifications and additional licenses for total amount of $131,165 from General Fund, Electric-Fund 510, and Water Fund-520 for term through February 20, 2025 (All Wards) 24-0603
  65. 65 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  66. 36 Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Inland Empire Latino Lawyers, Inc., for $6,476.16 in revenue for lease of 694 square feet of office space, Room 116, at Cesar Chavez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park to provide free legal services through August 31, 2025 - 2060 University Avenue (Ward 1) 24-0371
  67. 37 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and Community Development Block Grant - Purchase of sixty-six replacement heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units for twelve park facilities from Russell Siglar, Inc., under Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement No. 070121-CAR, for $694,920.11 from Grants & Restricted Programs Citywide Park Improvements HVAC and 22-23 Bordwell HVAC/Playground CDBG Accounts (All Wards) 24-0521
  68. 68 Police
  69. 38 Increase annual compensation with Epic Aviation, LLC., Salem, Oregon, for $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, for total amount of $215,000 from Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Police Department budget, Motor Fuels and Lubricants Account for purchase and delivery of Jet-A Aviation Fuel for helicopters with three one-year term renewal options (All Wards) 24-0585
  70. 70 Page Break
  71. 39 Accept State of California Citizens’ Option for Public Safety Program 2024 grant for $487,707, or the actual grant amount, plus interest and a growth payment into Special Deposits Fund, Police State COPS Funding Program Account - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 24-0586
  72. 72 Public Works
  73. 40 Increase contract change order authority for Bid 7874 with Sol Construction, Inc., Riverside, for $47,234 for revised contract amount of $253,055 from Measure A Capital Outlay Fund, BNSF/UP QZ-Panorama/Cridge Project Account for Panorama Road at-grade crossing improvements (Ward 3) 24-0547
  74. 41 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 10.08 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Section 10.08.050 regarding Suspension of Parking Restrictions, amending Section 10.52.100(b) regarding temporary “No Parking”, Special Events, Meetings, Elections, or Emergency Parking Signs, and amending Section 10.60.010(d) regarding Parking Facilities - Waive further reading (Intro. on 2-27-24, All Wards) 24-0738
  75. 75 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  76. 42 Award Bid 8015 to SAK Construction, LLC., O'Fallon, Missouri, for $6,885,400, plus 10 percent change order authority for total contract amount not-to-exceed $7,573,940, from Sewer Magnolia Force Main Rehab Account for rehabilitation of Magnolia Avenue Sewer Force Main (Public Works) (Wards 6 and 7) (10-minute presentation) 24-0506 ▶ jump to 216:43
  77. 77 Page Break
  78. 43 First Amendment to Agreement with Parking Concepts, Inc., for $7,847,152 for parking management services of downtown parking facilities - Authorize change order authority up to 10 percent, or $1,189,011, for additional maintenance and services due to unforeseen condition for total amount of $13,079,116 from Public Works Department Budget through December 31, 2026 - Appropriate $1,218,208 from Public Parking available Working Capital to Parking Management Services, Professional Services Expenditure Account - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Public Works) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) 24-0546 ▶ jump to 224:15
  79. 44 Housing and Homelessness Committee recommends adoption of a Resolution of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the creation of a Local Affordable Housing Trust Fund to address the most critical affordable housing needs with three different section numbers for federal, state, and local resources - A Resolution of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application for, and acceptance of any funds from, the Prohousing Incentive Program Round Two Program administered through the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and authorizing the execution of necessary grant documents by the City Manager, or designee - Waive further readings - Create a Local Housing Trust Fund with three different section numbers for federal, state, and local resources - Annually record an appropriation and interfund transfer of future program income from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Fund and the Development Grants Fund, CalHome accounts to the new Local Housing Trust Fund - Record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer of $1,500,000 from the Development Grants Fund, Permanent Local Housing Allocation account to the new Local Housing Trust Fund - Record future supplemental appropriations and interfund transfers equal to 50 percent of future land sale proceeds of City-owned properties originally purchased with General Fund resources to the new Local Housing Trust Fund - Submit an application for the Prohousing Incentive Program Round 2 grant funds to be used as Local Housing Trust Fund matching funds - Accept and receive such funds and to execute any documents necessary to secure the Prohousing Incentive Program Round 2 grant fund award and administer the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program grant - Upon grant award and with at least five affirmative votes, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and supplemental appropriation in an amount up to $1,500,000 in the Local Housing Trust Fund, Pro-Housing Incentive Program 2 - Record future supplemental appropriations as needed in the new Local Housing Trust Fund to issue loans in alignment with the purposes of the loan program and within the parameters described in the staff report - Supplemental appropriations - Interfund Transfers - Five affirmative votes required (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0750 ▶ jump to 233:30
  80. 80 COMMUNICATIONS
  81. 45 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 24-0654 ▶ jump to 285:39
  82. 46 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 24-0655
  83. 83 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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