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February 6, 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: January 25, 2024

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Agenda — 69 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 made 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 INVOCATION - Councilmember Perry
  8. 8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
  10. 1 To comment on the Consent Calendar, 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. 24-0249
  11. 11 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  12. 2 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: Governmental Processes Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1 p.m., on Thursday, February 8, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber 24-0257
  13. 13 COMMUNICATIONS
  14. 3 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0250
  15. 4 Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0251 ▶ jump to 42:28
  16. 5 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0252
  17. 6 Municipal Election 2024 update (City Clerk) (5-minute presentation) 24-0384
  18. 7 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0253
  19. 8 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) 24-0254 ▶ jump to 68:02
  20. 20 PRESENTATIONS
  21. 9 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Dia De Los Muertos Founder, Cosme Cordova for 20 years in service to the City of Riverside (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0285
  22. 10 City Manager Department Overview and Employee Recognition (All Wards) (5-minute Presentation) 24-0265 ▶ jump to 81:33
  23. 23 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 11-20 ▶ jump to 94:12
  24. 24 City Clerk
  25. 11 File resignation of Christine L. Roberts from Planning Commission Ward 2 seat (All Wards) 24-0356
  26. 12 Minutes of January 9, 16, and 23, 2024 24-0329
  27. 27 City Council
  28. 13 Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee recommends updates to the Urban Forestry Policy Manual (All Wards) 24-0191
  29. 29 Community and Economic Development
  30. 14 Adopt of Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending numerous sections of Title 20 the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Cultural Resources - Waive further reading (Intro. on 1-23-24, All Wards) 24-0266
  31. 31 General Services
  32. 15 Donation from former hangar owner, Lauren Young, of one 1,058 square-foot aircraft hangar, valued at $30,000, as gift to City for Riverside Municipal Airport - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3) 24-0192
  33. 16 Increase of Riverside Municipal Airport Fuel Flowage Fee from $.05 to $.10 per gallon (Ward 3) 24-0193
  34. 34 Human Resources
  35. 17 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 Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I and the Senior Treasury Representative; and the title changes to the existing Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic and Revenue Representative Classifications - Waive further reading (All Wards) 24-0144
  36. 36 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  37. 18 Increase Change Order Authority from 10 percent to 20 percent for an amount of $106,486.33, increasing total compensation not-to-exceed $638,917.98 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes for Gage Canal Multi-Purpose Recreational Trail Project (All Wards) 24-0283
  38. 38 Police
  39. 19 Declare two Hughes/McDonnell Douglas 500E helicopters as surplus property - Approve sale of two Hughes/McDonnell Douglas 500E helicopters (All Wards) 24-0218
  40. 40 Public Works
  41. 20 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle XI Program Supplemental Agreement, No. 08-5058F15-F051-ISTEA, for $1,711,000 with City-match of $171,100 from Measure A Funds for installation of retroflective signal backplates and leading pedestrian interval improvements at various locations and median and high friction surface treatment on Mission Inn Avenue between Redwood Drive to Scout Lane - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, for designation of the City Manager, or his Designee, to execute agreements with the State of California, Department of Transportation, for certain Federal and/or State Funded Transportation Projects; and rescinding Resolution No. 23870 - Waive further reading (All Wards) 24-0199
  42. 42 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  43. 21 United States Department of Transportation 2023 Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Program grant acceptance of $11,104,807 with an additional $2,776,202 in local match funds for total funding amount of $13,881,009 for South Main Complete Streets Project and development of Citywide supplemental safety action plans - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0198 ▶ jump to 94:52
  44. 44 Page Break
  45. 22 Riverside County Transportation Commission 2024 draft Traffic Relief Plan update - Provide feedback to Riverside County Transportation Commission on draft Traffic Relief Plan (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0264 ▶ jump to 110:10
  46. 23 Consider approval of either outside counsel budget of $1,078,205 for retention of Jennifer M. Rosner at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, to serve as associated counsel in the case of Mendonca et al. v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2305672 and authorize City Attorney execute Outside Counsel Engagement Letter or reallocate $220,855 from the Liability Trust Fund Outside Legal Services Account to the Liability Trust Fund Charges From Others Account to hire two additional Senior Deputy City Attorneys, one Paralegal, and two Legal Secretaries to handle this matter and other matters currently being handled by outside counsel - Five affirmative votes required (City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0247 ▶ jump to 156:46
  47. 47 CLOSED SESSIONS
  48. 23a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning (1) Tony Platt v City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011; and (2) City of Riverside v. Tony Platt, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. COC1900185 24-0517
  49. 24 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Timothy Roy v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 220010 / ADJ14870826, 220024 / ADJ14832404, 200007 / ADJ13336391 24-0381
  50. 25 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Lawrence Gonzalez v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): ADJ18284298 24-0388
  51. 51 Page Break
  52. 26 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Frank Assumma v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 210270 24-0351
  53. 27 This item has been removed from the agenda. 24-0385
  54. 28 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Dezsanee Jones v. City of Riverside, et. al., United States Central District Court Case No. 5:22-cv-1764-SSS-SP 24-0422
  55. 28a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Scott Simpson, et. al. v. City of Riverside; all persons interested in the matter of the validity of City of Riverside Resolution no. 24042 regarding setting new rates for water utility service, adopted September 19, 2023, et. al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2400374 24-0503
  56. 29 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 24-0263
  57. 30 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case 24-0260
  58. 31 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 24-0261
  59. 32 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 24-0262
  60. 33 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager 24-0396
  61. 34 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 24-0397
  62. 62 COMMUNICATIONS
  63. 35 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 24-0258
  64. 36 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports 24-0259
  65. 65 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024
  66. 66 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.
  67. 67 View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com
  68. 68 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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