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January 16, 2024 ·1:00 PM Revised ·Successor Agency

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: January 4, 2024

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Agenda — 99 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. 23976, the Members of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (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. ▶ jump to 3:13
  9. 9 COMMUNICATIONS
  10. 2 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) ▶ jump to 19:53
  11. 3 Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) ▶ jump to 24:23
  12. 4 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) ▶ jump to 24:27
  13. 5 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
  14. 6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) ▶ jump to 28:17
  15. 15 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  16. 7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application and acceptance of the Grant Award from the California State Library Budget Act of 2022 (AB 178) or the State of California Budget Act of 2023 (SB 101) Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program - Round 2, for the new SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library in the amount of $10,000,000 with City-match of $2,500,000; and authorizing the execution of necessary grant documents by the City Manager or his Designee - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application and acceptance of the grant award from the California State Library Budget Act of 2023 (AB 102) for the State Targeted Grant for the new SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library in the amount of $4,500,000; and authorizing the execution of necessary grant documents by the City Manager or his Designee - Waive further readings - Appropriate $3,500,000 from General Fund Infrastructure Reserves Capital Outlay Fund, SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library Project Account - Five affirmative votes required (Library) (Ward 2) (10-minute presentation) ▶ jump to 28:28
  17. 8 Fiscal Year 2023-24 First Quarter Financial update - Mid-Cycle Budget adjustments - Appropriate $1,000,000 from Infrastructure Reserve for interfund transfer to Airport Capital Projects expenditure account for Airport building remedial repairs - Appropriate $3,000 in General Fund, Mayor's College Council of Riverside expenditure account, fully offset with funds from Special Deposit Fund, College Council of Riverside deposit account - Appropriate $250,000 to employee Education Reimbursement Program - Appropriate $100,000 for payment processing upgrades and related compliance requirements - Appropriate $100,000 in General Fund, Non-Departmental General Services, expenditure account for additional security patrol in Wards 5 and 6 - Five affirmative votes required (Finance) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) ▶ jump to 38:42
  18. 9 Sidewalk Vending and Food Truck Ordinance education and enforcement efforts update (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) ▶ jump to 69:49
  19. 19 Page Break
  20. 20 3 P.M.
  21. 21 PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
  22. 10 Case PR-2022-001293 - Jerardo Reyes and Ryan Williams - Councilmember Cervantes referred the matter on Community and Economic Development Department Director approval of Tentative Parcel Map 38174 and Grading Exception to subdivide 5.74-acre parcel into four parcels for residential purposes and allow grading with the Prenda Arroyo and 5-foot arroyo setback, on 5.74-acre parcel partially development with an existing single family residence, detached garage, and freestanding barn - Staff recommends City Council uphold decision of Community and Economic Development Director approval, determine project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings set forth in the case record and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, pursuant to Sections 15074 and 21081.6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - 841 Alpine Meadows Lane (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 4) (15-minute presentation) ▶ jump to 104:00
  23. 23 Page Break
  24. 24 CLOSED SESSIONS
  25. 11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Shell Oil Company, et. al., San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-20-588295
  26. 12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Rubidoux Community Services District, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, Court of Appeal Case No. E077716
  27. 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Xavier Lopez v. City of Riverside, et al., United States Central District Court Case No. 5:21-cv-02140- PSG (JCx) 24-0184
  28. 14 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
  29. 15 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case
  30. 16 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 - three cases
  31. 31 Page Break
  32. 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 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
  33. 33 6:15 P.M.
  34. 34 INVOCATION - Councilmember Conder
  35. 35 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
  36. 36 PUBLIC COMMENT
  37. 18 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 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.
  38. 38 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
  39. 19 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 p.m., on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee at 3 p.m., on Thursday, January 18, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, January 22, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber ▶ jump to 124:40
  40. 40 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
  41. 20 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - George’s Drive-in (Ward 5) (5-minute presentation) ▶ jump to 135:24
  42. 42 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 21-46 ▶ jump to 139:40
  43. 43 City Attorney
  44. 21 Approve legal budget for Law Firm of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth for not-to-exceed $60,000 and an increase of $17,002.03 for new total of $126,052.03 to existing budget for specialized legal assistance in appeal of case entitled Pongs v. City of Riverside, a reverse validation lawsuit challenging validity of City-issued municipal bonds (All Wards)
  45. 45 City Clerk
  46. 22 Minutes of December 12 and 19, 2023
  47. 47 City Manager
  48. 23 CaliforniansForAll Round 2 grant application and acceptance for $1,740,075 offered by State of California/California Volunteers for continued operation of Youth Workforce Program - Authorize execution of a no-cost amendment of the Round 1 Program Standard Agreement with the State of California/California Volunteers extending the City's current Program funding with State from May 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
  49. 49 Page Break
  50. 50 Page Break
  51. 24 Addition of one new Full-Time Equivalent Administrative Analyst position for Office of the City Manager - Appropriate $54,000 from General Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for salaries and benefits - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
  52. 52 Finance
  53. 25 Fiscal Year 2023-24 First Quarter cash, investments, and debt reports (All Wards)
  54. 54 Fire
  55. 26 MEASURE Z - First Amendment to Agreement with Tait North America, Inc., for $1,547,912 from Measure Z - Analog Simulcast Communication System Project Account for Fire Analog Simulcast Communication System upgrade and maintenance, repair, and technical support services through October 31, 2031 (All Wards)
  56. 27 Second Amendment to Agreement with Gall, LLC., Lexington, Kentucky, for increase annual contract to $93,280 for revised total amount not-to-exceed $447,840 from Fire Department Operations Clothing/Linen Supplies Account for station uniforms and accessories (All Wards)
  57. 57 Page Break
  58. 58 General Services
  59. 28 Supplemental Agreement to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Contract No. 2 DTFAWN-13-L-00082 to reduce monthly rent from $10,869.89 to $1,512.19 for relocation to Terminal Building due to repairs of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office at Riverside Municipal Airport from October 1, 2023 through February 28, 2024 - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3)
  60. 29 Reject all proposals for Request for Proposals 2265 for design and installation of automated entrance and exit gate at City of Riverside Corporation Yard due to lack of qualified responses - Authorize release of a revised Request for Proposals (Ward 3)
  61. 30 Commemorative flags scheduled for display for upcoming year including Holocaust Remembrance Day, Black History Month, Women’s Suffrage Victory Flag, LGBTQ Pride Month, and Juneteenth - Direct staff to return to a subsequent City Council meeting with a resolution for adoption supporting the City’s display of the flag(s) chosen (All Wards) ▶ jump to 140:38
  62. 31 Lease Agreement with Harvest Christian Fellowship for $47,110.44 in lease revenue for use of a parking lot at Gemende Drive at Riverside Municipal Airport for ten-year term with additional five-year extension options (Ward 3)
  63. 32 Lease Agreement with Kevin Booth, doing business as Maintenance One, for lease of approximately 5,861 square feet of one hangar (building T-33) with first-year lease amount of $15,642.84, plus rental fee annual adjustment in August of each year to reflect any increase in Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) through September 30, 2028 (Ward 3)
  64. 64 Human Resources
  65. 33 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 salary adjustments to the existing Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader, Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader Trainee, Emergency Services Administrator, Emergency Services Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, Deputy General Services Director, Deputy Human Resources Director, Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, and Assistant Library Director Classifications; and creation of the new classification and salary range for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Classification - Waive further reading (All Wards)
  66. 66 Library
  67. 34 Lease agreement with Canon Solutions for $45,600 annually, for total of $228,000 over lease term from Library Equipment Maintenance/Repair Account for installation, per page usage and maintenance of ten Canon copiers/printers at various library locations for a 60-month term (All Wards)
  68. 35 Increase Purchase Order 231811 with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation doing business as CTC Technology and Energy, Kensington, Maryland, for $43,484.81, for total of $105,834 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for provision, installation and maintenance of advanced network (Data) services as part of Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California’s (CENIC) project - Authorize a new Purchase Order for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for $146,016 for future costs (All Wards)
  69. 69 Page Break
  70. 36 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application and acceptance of the grant award from the California State Library Budget Act of 2022 (AB 178) or the State of California Budget Act of 2023 (SB 101) Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program - Round 2, for new and replacement security cameras at the Marcy Library in an amount not to exceed $13,200 with City-match of $3,300; and authorizing the execution of necessary grant documents by the City Manager or his Designee - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 3)
  71. 71 Museum
  72. 37 Agreement with ARG Conservation Services, Inc., for $129,824.23 with ten percent change order authority for total contract amount not-to-exceed $142,806 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Harada House Project Account for treatment and removal of the inscription wall at Harada House for one-year term (Ward 1)
  73. 38 Accession into Museum of Riverside’s permanent collection of four lots of historic artifacts and archival items from four donors and two lots acquired by purchase (All Wards)
  74. 74 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
  75. 39 Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2018-19 State of Good Repair funds of $96,794, Fiscal Year 2019-20 State of Good Repair funds of $101,539 and Fiscal Year 2023-24 State Transit Assistance funds of $400,000, for total of $598,333 for new scheduling software and video surveillance system for Special Transportation Division - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
  76. 76 Page Break
  77. 40 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application, and acceptance of, grant funds not-to-exceed $3 million from the California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants Program administered through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 1) 24-0151
  78. 78 Police
  79. 41 Declare three BMW Motorcycles as surplus property - Donate motorcycles to Banning Police Department for development of motor officer program (All Wards)
  80. 42 Interlocal Agreement with Banning, Beaumont, Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Palm Springs, Perris, Temecula and County of Riverside for distribution of 2023 Justice Assistance Grant Program award of $120,495 grant funding through County of Riverside, acting as fiscal agent - Authorize Police Department to apply for $120,495 grant funding for one Senior Forensic Specialist position salary and benefits for approximately eleven months - Approve Riverside County Sheriff's Department Certified Standard Assurances - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
  81. 43 Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County Probation Department and Post-Release Accountability and Compliance Team for additional funding of $127,000 for total reimbursement of $397,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for personnel, vehicle, and operation and maintenance costs related to Public Safety Realignment through June 30, 2024 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
  82. 82 Page Break
  83. 83 Public Works
  84. 44 California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Supplemental Jurisdiction Application to join City of Corona beverage container recycling pilot program and allow Recycle From Home service area expansion (All Wards)
  85. 45 Replace existing temporary materials with semi-permanent materials to maintain cul-de-sac operations at intersection of Abernathy Drive and Perthshire Place until permanent design has been completed - Authorize Public Works and Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Departments to evaluate feasibility of constructing a new parking lot facility for Sycamore Highlands Park and permanently cul-de-sac northerly terminus of Perthshire Place at its intersection with Abernathy Drive (Ward 2)
  86. 86 Successor Agency to Redevelopment Agency
  87. 46 Third Amendment to Standard Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease - Modified Net with Wadie M. Andrawis and Teresa A. Andrawis, doing business as Antonious Pizza Café, to amortize unpaid rent of $7,876.03 and amend lease expiration to September 30, 2024, for ground floor of California Tower building - 3737 Main Street, Suite 105 (Ward 1)
  88. 88 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
  89. 47 First Amendment to Agreement with Sharp Electronics Corporation, for $2,250,000 from various department budgets for print services through December 31, 2028 (Innovation and Technology) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) ▶ jump to 144:35
  90. 48 Memoranda of Understanding with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for not-to-exceed compensation of $225,000 to the City to remove illegally dumped materials from District property (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0145 ▶ jump to 149:54
  91. 49 Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommends review of proposed revisions to Resolution No. 23976, City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, related to parliamentary procedure, abstention, and referral of items to boards and commissions - Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing Rules of Procedure and Order of Business for the City Council of the City of Riverside and Related Functions and Activities and Rescinding all Prior Actions Taken Thereto, and Repealing Resolution No. 23976 - Waive further reading (City Manager) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) 24-0190 ▶ jump to 158:36
  92. 92 COMMUNICATIONS
  93. 50 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions ▶ jump to 186:15
  94. 51 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports ▶ jump to 186:24
  95. 95 * * * * * * * * * The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, 2024
  96. 96 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.
  97. 97 View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com
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