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January 23, 2024 ·1:00 PM Final

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

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Agenda — 76 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 interpreters will be provided in person and by phone. 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. 23976, 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 (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.
  9. 9 COMMUNICATIONS
  10. 2 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
  11. 3 Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
  12. 4 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
  13. 5 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
  14. 6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
  15. 15 APPEAL
  16. 7 Deny appeal from Dianna Koster for water utility services from July 2023 to September 2023, and uphold Board of Public Utilities findings that billings were calculated accurately - 2639 Braden Place (Public Utilities) (Ward 5) (10-minute presentation) 24-0154
  17. 17 Page Break
  18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  19. 8 Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommends consideration to either decline further exploration of a study of Mayor and Councilmember compensation, including salary and benefits, under Section 403 of the Riverside City Charter and rely on most recent 5 percent increase approved on February 28, 2023 or consider convening a Charter Review Committee and direct staff to return with options and a timeline for implementation (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 24-0242
  20. 9 American Rescue Plan Act Subrecipient Agreement with Wakeland Entrada LP for a $1,000,000 residual loan to assist with development costs related to Entrada affordable housing project in the Eastside Neighborhood - 1701-1757 Seventh Street - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Housing and Human Services) (Ward 2) (10-minute presentation)
  21. 10 Budget transfer of $5,504,698 from Public Utilities/Water Transmission Mains Account to the Seven Oaks Dam Account for the Seven Oaks Dam Enhanced Recharge Project (Public Utilities) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation)
  22. 22 Page Break
  23. 23 3 P.M.
  24. 24 PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
  25. 11 Case PR-2021-001180 - Proposal by Shahvand Aryana to vacate Spencer Court and change street name from "Spencer Court" to "Aryana View Court" - Determine proposal is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility project will have a significant effect on environment - A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, making its findings and determinations in the Matter of Resolution of Intention No. 24068; and making its order vacating approximately .84-acres of Spencer Court - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California changing the street name of Spencer Court to Aryana View Court, situated on the east side of Green Orchard Place between Lone Peak Court and Crystal View Terrace, to facilitate a gated residential community - Waive further readings (Community & Economic Development) (Ward 4) (10-minute presentation)
  26. 12 Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending numerous sections of Title 20 the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Cultural Resources - Determine case is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15308 (Actions to Protect Environment), 15060(c)(2) (No Physical Change), 15060(c)(3) (Not A Project), and 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as proposed amendment will cause no direct or indirect change to the environment, does not meet the definition of a Project under CEQA, and it can be seen with certainty that proposed amendment will not have an effect on environment - Provide staff direction regarding the four policy areas recommended by the Cultural Heritage Board (Community & Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
  27. 27 CLOSED SESSIONS
  28. 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Timothy Strack v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 230211
  29. 14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Steve Horton v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): ADJ3619618, ADJ3536465, ADJ1568817, ADJ336351, ADJ8258868, ADJ8860577 and ADJ9336032
  30. 15 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
  31. 16 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case
  32. 17 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
  33. 18 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
  34. 34 6:15 P.M.
  35. 35 INVOCATION - Councilwoman Plascencia
  36. 36 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  37. 37 PUBLIC COMMENT
  38. 19 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. ▶ jump to 110:53
  39. 39 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  40. 20 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events ▶ jump to 111:43
  41. 41 Page Break
  42. 42 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
  43. 21 Mayor Lock Dawson to call upon Councilmember Cervantes to present a Certificate of Recognition to former Council Assistant Miguel Lujano for his seven years of public service to the Office of Ward 2 and the City of Riverside (5-minute presentation)
  44. 44 APPEAL
  45. 22 Appeal of Board of Ethics pre-conference decision on Code of Ethics and Conduct complaint filed by Ben Clymer, Jr., against Councilmember Cervantes (City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0278 ▶ jump to 121:47
  46. 46 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 23-36 ▶ jump to 135:25
  47. 47 City Clerk
  48. 23 Appoint Macy S. Pulos to Commission of the Deaf, Youth Ex Officio seat - File resignations of Kianna A. Williams from Board of Library Trustees and Marsha J. Gonzalez from Human Resources Board Ward 6 seats (All Wards) 24-0241
  49. 49 City Manager
  50. 24 A Resolution of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application, and acceptance of grant funds up to $1,000,000 from the Round 3 Connecting Neighbors to Neighbors Program administered through State of California Office of Planning and Research California Volunteers; and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager or his Designee for community building and neighborhood sustainability efforts in the Arlanza neighborhood - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Wards 6 and 7) 24-0148
  51. 51 Community and Economic Development
  52. 25 Request for Proposal 2315 - Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for $582,690 plus 10 percent contingency in the amount of $58,269, not to exceed $640,959, for comprehensive California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review and clearance for maximum potential development envelope of proposed Riverside Alive mixed-use project with optional three one-year term extensions - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
  53. 26 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, establishing the storefront retail commercial cannabis business permit appeals fee - Waive further reading (All Wards)
  54. 54 Finance
  55. 27 Annual audit reports from external independent auditor, Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP on the City of Riverside financial results for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (All Wards)
  56. 56 General Services
  57. 28 Agreement with TCB Industries, LLC, Banning, for $72,300, plus 15 percent change order authority for total amount of $83,140 from Convention Center Chiller Project Account for re-piping of chiller water lines for completion of Riverside Convention Center HVAC Project (Ward 1)
  58. 29 Request for Proposal 2316 - Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, Kansas, for total contract amount not-to-exceed $99,600 from Office of Sustainability Measure Z Fund, Central Garage, Riverside Public Utilities - Electric and Water Accounts for zero-emission fleet transition plan services through February 2025 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
  59. 30 Riverside Municipal Code Title 12 - Airport Rules and Regulations update - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3)
  60. 31 MEASURE Z - Waive formal procurement process and authorize purchase of new and used vehicles, motorcycles included, with various vendors for Police Department through June 30, 2024 - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
  61. 32 Non-safety vehicle procurement update (All Wards)
  62. 62 Housing and Human Services
  63. 33 MEASURE Z - Professional Consultant Services and Subrecipient Agreements with Step Up on Second Street, Inc., for $280,860.13 in from Outreach Homeless Services Measure Z and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention 2 Grant Accounts and $216,046.25 in grant funds, respectively, for street outreach services through May 31, 2025 (All Wards) 24-0147
  64. 64 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  65. 34 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7987 to Wheeler Paving, Inc., for $187,666.25 with 10 percent change order, for total contract amount of $206,432.88, from Grants and Restricted Programs, Measure Z Capital Accounts for Bordwell Park Basketball Court Renovation Project (Ward 2)
  66. 35 Increase change order authority from 10 to 15 percent, for an amount of $27,675, increasing total compensation amount not-to-exceed $212,175 with Camp Constructors, Inc., for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes for Janet Goeske Restroom Renovation Project (Ward 3) 24-0282
  67. 67 Public Utilities
  68. 36 First Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement with Greenberg & Greenberg, a Professional Law Corporation to amend the commencement date of the lease to August 1, 2020, for the space within 3750 University Avenue, Suite 550 (Ward 1)
  69. 69 COMMUNICATIONS
  70. 37 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions ▶ jump to 137:35
  71. 38 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports ▶ jump to 138:02
  72. 72 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6, 2024
  73. 73 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.
  74. 74 View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com
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