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February 13, 2024 ·3:00 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 1, 2024

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Agenda — 59 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 3 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. 24-0320 ▶ jump to 1:20
  9. 9 COMMUNICATIONS
  10. 2 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0322
  11. 3 Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0323
  12. 4 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0324
  13. 5 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0325
  14. 6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) 24-0326 ▶ jump to 17:42
  15. 15 CLOSED SESSIONS
  16. 7 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Eric H. Saldivar v. Police Officers Evan Wright, Abel Soria, et al., United States Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02081-CAS-PD 24-0504
  17. 8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Shawn Casteel v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906046 24-0373
  18. 18 Page Break
  19. 8a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jerald Frates v. City of Riverside, et. al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2305900 24-0573
  20. 8b Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Carl Pongs and Richard Moslenko v. City of Riverside; and all persons interested in the matter of the validity of City of Riverside Resolution no. 24042 (1) approving and establishing the FY 2023/24-2027/28 water rates by amending water rate schedules WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-4, WA-7, WA-10, WA-11, and WA-12; to be effective October 1, 2023 and upon Council approval; (2) making related findings of fact, adopted September 19, 2023, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2400475 24-0574
  21. 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 Garage 1 and Garage 2 located on Orange Street between Mission Inn Avenue and 9th Street in Riverside, California, bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 213-271-012, 213-301-006 and -015, by Orange Street Living, LLC; Richard Hamm, Negotiator 24-0376
  22. 10 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 24-0330
  23. 11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 24-0331
  24. 12 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 24-0332
  25. 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 24-0333
  26. 26 6:15 P.M.
  27. 27 INVOCATION - Councilmember Hemenway
  28. 28 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  29. 29 PUBLIC COMMENT
  30. 14 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. 24-0502 ▶ jump to 20:34
  31. 31 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  32. 15 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: Finance Committee at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber 24-0321 ▶ jump to 30:06
  33. 33 PRESENTATION
  34. 16 Mayor Lock Dawson to recognize February 2024 as Black History Month (5-minute presentation) 24-0520
  35. 35 Page Break
  36. 36 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 17-23
  37. 37 City Clerk
  38. 17 Annual Board and Commission appointments, reappointments, and redesignation effective March 1, 2024 (All Wards) 24-0146
  39. 18 File resignations of Jonathan Raya from Community Police Review Commission Ward 5 seat and Charlotte Straight from Commission on Aging Citywide seat (All Wards) 24-0516
  40. 40 City Council
  41. 19 Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway recommends cancellation of March 5, 2024, regular City Council meeting, due to Election day on same date (All Wards) 24-0400
  42. 42 Community and Economic Development
  43. 20 First Amendment to Agreements with Michael Baker International, Inc., for annual amount of $75,000 through November 30, 2024, Baker Tilly US, LLP., for annual amount of $75,000 through December 1, 2024, Tierra West Advisors, Inc., for two-year contact amount of $130,000 through January 31, 2025, and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for annual amount of $250,000 through June 30, 2024, for revised contract amount of $530,000 from Community and Economic Development Department Budget for temporary consultant service needs of the Economic Development Division (All Wards)
  44. 21 Grant of Easement with Southern California Edison on City-owned property for high voltage electrical services to power vehicle charging stations - 1388 South E. Street, San Bernardino (All Wards) 24-0393
  45. 45 Fire
  46. 22 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, establishing the authorized agents of the City of Riverside for filing applications and requesting release of funds for Federal Assistance from the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and/or State Financial Assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act for three years for federal and state financial assistance for disaster recovery - Authorize designated agents to apply for Discover Recovery Public Assistance - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) 24-0316
  47. 47 Museum
  48. 23 Request for Proposals 2284 - Agreement with Riggs Ward Design, Long Beach, for $379,500, with 10 percent change order authority, for total amount not-to-exceed $417,450 from Capital Outlay Fund, Museum Expansion and Rehab Account for exhibition design and interpretive planning services at main museum through December 31, 2026 - 3580 Mission Inn Avenue (Ward 1) 24-0293
  49. 49 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  50. 24 This item has been removed from the agenda. 24-0284
  51. 25 Councilmember Cervantes recommends a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, calling for a bilateral ceasefire and immediate peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis impacting Gaza and Israel - Waive further reading (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0389 ▶ jump to 33:04
  52. 52 COMMUNICATIONS
  53. 26 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 24-0327 ▶ jump to 348:08
  54. 27 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 24-0328 ▶ jump to 351:52
  55. 55 * * * * * * * * * The City Council meeting for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, is cancelled due to the holiday. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024
  56. 56 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.
  57. 57 View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com
  58. 58 Follow on Twitter: City of Riverside (@riversidecagov) Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (@rivcaparkandrec) Riverside Fire Department (@RivCAFire) Riverside Police Department (@RiversidePolice) Riverside Public Utilities (@RPUNews) * * * * * * * * *
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