Minutes — Rialto City Council, April 26, 2022

REGULAR MEETING
of the

CITY OF RIALTO

CITY COUNCIL
City of Rialto, acting as Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency

MINUTES
April 26, 2022

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Rialto was held in the City Council Chambers located at 150 South Palm Avenue, Rialto, California 92376 on Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
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This meeting was called by the presiding officer of the Rialto City Council in accordance with the provisions of Government Code §54956 of the State of California.
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CALL TO ORDER Mayor Deborah Robertson called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. 0o0
The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Debor ah Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Andy Carrizales, Council Member Rafael Trujillo and Council Member Karla Perez. Also present were City Manager Marcus Fuller, City Attorney Eric Vail and City Clerk Barbara McGee.

City Treasurer Edward Carrillo was absent.
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1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING

LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d) (1)
One (1) matter:
(1) McCullough v. City of Rialto; et al.

USDC Case No. 5:20-cy-600

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Matters: Two (2) matters

4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
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Motion by Council Member Trujillo, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to go into Closed Session at 4:03 p.m. 0o0
The City Council returned from Closed Session at 6:45 p.m. 0o0
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Robertson called the meeting to order at 6:51 p.m. 0o0
OPEN SESSION The roll was called, and the following were present: Mayor Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Scott, Council Member Rafael Trujillo, Council Member Andy Carrizales and Council Member Karla Perez. Also present were City Manager Marcus Fuller, City Attorney Eric Vail, City Treasurer Edward Carrillo and City Clerk Barbara McGee. 0o0
Pledge of Allegiance and
Invocation
Council Member Perez led the pledge of allegiance.
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Pastor Victor Noland – Word In Action Christian Church gave the Invocation.

1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING

LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9 (d) (1)
One (1) matter:
(1) McCullough v. City of Rialto; et al.

USDC Case No. 5:20-cy-600

City of Rialto; California Department of Transportation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms Sale
The City Council was briefed. There was no reportable action.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL

ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2)
Number of Matters: Two (2)
The City Council heard a report. There was no reportable action.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6
Labor Negotiator: Marcus Fuller, Arron Brown, Al Ford
Employee Organizations:
• Executive Management Team
• Management Unrepresented Employee
• Rialto City Employee’s Association (RCEA)
• Rialto Mid-Management & Confidential Employee’s
Association (RMMA)
• Rialto Fire Management Association (RFMA)
• Rialto Police Benefit Association – Management
• Rialto Police Benefit Association – General
• Rialto Professional Firefighters of California –
Local 3688
• Unrepresented Employees
The City Council gave direction. There was no reportable action.

4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)
Title: City Manager
The City Council was briefed. There was no reportable action.

PRESENTATION AND

PROCLAMATIONS

1. Introduction of new employees by Marcus Fuller, City Manager:

Rodney Schmidt – Administrative Analyst
Nicole Hemmans – Senior Administrative Analyst
Jennifer Cantlay – Administrative Analyst

2. Certificates for Denim Day – Council Member Trujillo

3. Kim Carter – 3rd Ann. Time for Change Foundation –
By Mayor Robertson
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

Amy Krum, owner of Carole Lynne Dance Studio , shared her experience as a COVID business survivor. She thanked the City for the rental assistance received but is requesting additional relief funds. She is asking the City to consider doing a spotlight celebration on small businesses who have survived COVID-19.
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Richard Royc e, on behalf of the President of the Police Officer Association, thanked the City Council for their decision to replace the existing police department with a new facility will better serve the men and women and the public that serve the community.
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Police Chief Mark Kling on behalf of the Rialto Police Department thanked Mayor Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem Scott and the entire City Council for their dedication and commitment to replacing the current Police Department building with a new structure that will take the Rialto Police Department to another level of commitment to the community.

The entire Rialto Police Department appreciates the City Council’s consideration for supporting TAB 10 to improve the service in the community.
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City Council to Consider removing or
continuing any items on the agenda Council Member Carrizales will be abstaining from E.1 due to the conflict of interest with his business at the Renaissance Marketplace. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott will be recusing himself from Item B.2 22 -360.

Warrant Resolution No. 40 (04/21/2022) Voucher No. 223174 settlement agreement with Ed ward G. Scott for the purpose of reimbursement of SSA payment $22,302.
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Mayor Robertson asked if City Attorney Vail wanted to point out anything similar.
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City Attorney Vail stated Mayor Robertson may want to recuse herself on the same Item.

B. APPROVAL OF WARRANT RESOLUTIONS
B.1 Warrant Resolution No. 39 (04/14/2022)
B.2 Warrant Resolution No. 40 (004/21/2022)

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C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
C.1 Regular City Council Meeting – April 12, 2022

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D. SET A PUBLIC HEARING
D.1 Request City Council to Set a Public Hearing for May 26, 2022, to Consider the Placement of Liens for Delinquent Refuse Collection Accounts for the 4th Quarter of the 2021 Calendar Year.

D.2 Request City Council to 1 ) Set a Public Hearing for May 10, 2022, to Conduct a Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding; 2) Adopt Resolution No.7856 Initiating the Proceedings for the Annexation of Properties to the Rialto Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 and Levy and Authorize Collection of Assessments Commencing with Fiscal Year 2022/2023; 3) Adopt Resolution No.7857 Declaring the Intention to Annex Properties to the Rialto Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District No. 2 and Conduct a Property Owner Protest Ballot Proceeding On The Matter of the New Assessments Related Thereto Commencing with Fiscal Year 2022/2023, and 4) Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Landscape Maintenance Agreement with AG Essential Housing CA 4LP Regarding Landscaping Along Country Club Drive Within Tract 20092 of the River Ranch Development at Lyle Creek.

D.3 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 7858 Declaring the Intention to Annex Territory (Seasons at Acacia - West) to Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) and set a Public Hearing for June 14, 2022.

E. MISCELLANEIOUS
E.1 Request the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Rialto to Adopt Resolution No. 7860 Declaring that Certain seven parcels situated north of Baseline Avenue and West of Ayala Avenue consisting of approximately 18.8 acres identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 0264-212-12, 17, 30, 44, 45, 46 and 54 as Surplus Land and Directing the Executive Director to Follow the Procedures Set Forth in the Surplus Land Act, California Government Code Section 54220 et seq., as Amended on January 1, 2020, for the Sale of Surplus Land.

E.2 Request City Council to: (1) Approve a Sponsorshi p Agreement between the City of Rialto and Medline, Inc. a California Corporation for $ 10,000 to Support Rialto Youth Programs; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.

E.3 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 7861 Approving and Adopting the Community Development Block Grant Program Policies and Procedures Manuals.

E.4 Request City Council to adopt by Second Reading ORDINANCE NO. 1666 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RIALTO, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SECTION 2.12.030

OF THE RIALTO MUNICIPAL CODE TO CORRECT A
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERROR IN ORDINANCE NO. 1661 IN

SETTING THE SALARY FORMULA FOR THE POSITION OF
MAYOR.

E.5 Request City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 7862 to Participate in the Institute for Local Government’s Beacon Program.

E.6 Request City Council to: (1 ) Approve a Facility License Agreement between the City of Rialto and the Rialto Community Players for the Sandra R. Courtney Community Playhouse; (2) Authorize Prior Year Payment to the Curren t Year; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.

E.7 Request City Council (1 ) Adopt Resolution No. 7863 to Summarily Vacate an Excess 20 feet or Right -of-Way for Slover Avenue Located at 571 W. Slover Avenue; and (2) Authorize the Cit y Manager to Execute a Quitclaim Deed to Release All the City’s Rights, Title and Interest to the Excess Right-of-Way.

E.9 Request the City Council to: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 7865 Amending the Fiscal Year 2021 -22 Fiscal Budget, and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 7866 Updating the Citywide Class and
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Motion by Council Member Trujillo second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to approve the Consent Calendar.

Council Member Carrizales will be abstaining from E.1 due to a conflict of interest with his business at the Renaissance Marketplace.

Mayor Pro Tem Scott recused himself from Item B.2 22 -360. Warrant Resolution No. 40 (04/21/2022) Voucher No. 223174 sett lement agreement with Edward G. Scott for the purpose of reimbursement of SSA payment $22,302.
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PUBLIC HEARING
TAB 1
Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1667
required by California AB No. 481
Police Captain Mark Adams presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing and Take Public Comment; and (2) Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1667, Adopting the Rialto Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy by Urgency Ordinance, as required by California Assembly Bill No. 481. 0o0
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 vote to Close the Public Hearing.
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City Clerk McGee read Urgency Ordinance No. 1667 into the record:

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RIALTO
ADOPTING POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY NO. 706, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5-0 voted to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1667.

The vote was: AYES: Mayor Robertson, Mayor Pro Tem Scott, Council Member Trujillo, Council Member Carrizales, Council Member Perez NOES: None. ASTAIN: None. ABSENT: None.
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Approve Amendment No. 5 Revised
Budget to CDBG-CV Activities within
2020-2021 Annual Action Plan
Cynthia Alvarado-Crawford, Community Services Director and Lissette Montoya with Avante Garde presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Conduct a Public Hearing and Solicit Public Comments from Interested Citizens, and (2) Approve the City’s Substantial Amendment No. 5 Revised Budget Amounts to CDBG -CV Activi ties within the 2020-2021 Annual Action Plan.
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Mayor Robertson asked if there is anyone who wished to speak on this Item.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 5-0 vote to Close the Public Hearing.
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Mayor Robertson asked about the number of qualified applicants versus how many have been received.
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Ms. Montoya stated the issue was that not all the necessary documentation was collected to pass a HUD audit. They are working with City staff to identify the Rialto Assistance CARES Programs to fund applications already paid.

Moving forward, it will be easier for residents to apply for the CARES Program than the CV because of the documentation required by HUD to be collected to qualify for the program.

We are attempting to reprogram the funds to other programs or projects and ensure that funds are spent in a timely manner as required by HUD. 0o0
Mayor Robertson emphasized on the number of applications received and processed.
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Ms. Montoya stated the City processed 467 applications for rental mortgage and utility assistance transactions totaling $620.476.00.

One hundred applications were sampled out of the 467. That is how the number of eligible applicants was determined to meet the HUD requirements where the City would be reimbursed for funds and not risk repayment due to proper documentation was not collected. That is where $59,000 has been identified.
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Mayor Robertson asked if only $59,000 was eligible expenditures.

The balance is being charged to the CARES Act?
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Ms. Montoya stated correct. The recommendation is that it be charged to the CARES Act budget.

City Manager Fuller stated applicants are directed toward the CDBG Program if they qualify. Rialto CARES Program is an easier application process, that is where most of them are qualifying.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott requested a report on the CARES Act funds disbursed. A bus iness owner shared her application process was delayed to receive assistance. He’s requesting to know how many applicants that has occurred to, if they are all caught up on applications, and the timeframes to receive assistance. He would like a full report on what the City has funded, what has been done, and where the City stands.
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Mayor Robertson voiced her concerns with those who applied and who actually received assistance under the CARES Act.
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Rental/Mortgage/Utility Assistance Program: 191 Applications received; 107 approved; 37 denied; 47 in process.

Small Business Program: 51 Applications received, 26 approved; 19 in process; 6 denied.

Applications received and qualified for CDBG-CV funds are processed.

If they do not qualify, they move on to the Rialto CARES Program. 0o0
Mayor Robertson stressed that making this modification without the supporting documents that is not part of this report , makes i t uncomfortable to act on it. The numbers should have been part of the report.
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City Manager Fuller stated he would provide a formal report to the City Council.
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Council Member Perez requested date received and date paid out be reflected in the report.
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Ms. Montoya stated the new step in the application processes is to inform the applicant of date of receipt of application and providing contact information.

Upon application approval, e -mail notifications are sent with contract information.
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Council Member Trujillo inquired when Avant Garde begin assisting the City with CDBG-CV.
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Ms. Montoya believed it began in December when the ARPA program was initiated.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if this is an urgent Item to approve tonight. 0o0
City Manager Fuller stated it is not urgent. The Public Hearing can be continued at the next City Council meeting on May 10, 2022 with the report that has been requested.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott made a motion that TAB 2 Public Hearing be reopened and continued at the May 10, 2022 City Council meeting. 0o0
Council Member Trujillo seconds the motion.
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 5-0 vote to reopen the Public Hearing and continue at the May 10, 2022 City Council meeting.
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Adopt Resolution No. 7867;
Resolution No. 7868
Resolution No. 7869
(Annexation No. 4)
Paul Gonzales Community Development presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1 ) Conduct a Public Hearing and Take Public Comment, and (2) Adopt Resolution No. 7867 , Authorizing The Annexation Of Territory To Community Facilities District No. 2016 -1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 4) And Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax And Submitting The Levy Of Tax To The Qualified Electors; (3) Adopt Resolution No. 7868 , Calling A Special Election And Submitting To Th e Voters Of Annexation No. 4 Of City Of Rialto Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) Propositions Regarding The Annual Levy Of Special Taxes Within Annexation No. 4 To Finance Public Services, And The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit; (4) Hold A Special Election by Opening Ballots; (5) Following The Election Adopt Resolution No. 7869 Making Certain Findings, Certifying The Results Of The Election And Adding Property To Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 4).
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Motion by Council Member Carrizales , second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 to close the Public Hearing. 0o0
City Clerk McGee conducted the special landlord election and read ballots into the record:
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For Annexation No. 4
Proposition A: Yes
Proposition B: Yes
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Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Scott second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 5 -0 vote to Adopt Resolution No. 7867 , Authorizing The Annexation Of Territory To Community Facilities District No. 2016- 1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 4) And Authorizing The Levy Of A Special Tax And Submitting The Levy Of Tax To The Qualified Electors; (3) Adopt Resolution No. 7868 , Calling A Special Election And Submitting To The Voters Of Annexation No. 4 Of City Of Rialto Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) Propositions Regarding The Annual Levy Of Special Taxes Within Annexation No. 4 To Finance Public Services, And The Establishment Of An Appropriations Limit; (4) Hold A Special Election by Opening Ballots; 5) Following The Election Adopt Resolution No. 7869 Making Certain Findings, Certifying The Results Of The Election And Adding Property To Community Facilities District No. 2016-1 (Public Services) (Annexation No. 4).
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Mayor Robertson stated it has been determined that there is a correlation between death rates and respiratory problems with those who have contracted COVID no matter the vaccination status and poor air quality. She asked if that data would be on the dashboard to determine where those occur.
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Acting Fire Chief Park stated that is currently not available on the County-wide dashboard but will make that request.
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Council Member Trujillo asked about medical expense relief funds for residents.
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City Manager Fuller stated separate funds were allocated towards ambulance expenses but not for medical.
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Receive an Update and Confirm the
Continued Existence of and Provide
Further Direction to the Local Emergency
in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Council Member Trujillo stated th at in the community there was plenty of discussion about funeral expenses. He hoped the information be placed on ARPA Assistance Program webpage.
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Motion by Council Member Perez second by Mayor Pro Tem Scott and carried by a 5-0 vote to Continued Existence of the Local Emergency Throughout the City of Rialto in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic; (2) Provide any Further Direction in Relation thereto.
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TAB 6
Professional Services Agreement to
Harris & Associates, Inc. for Capital
Project Program Management & Related
Services; Purchase Order for
Development of the 5-Year Capital
Improvement Program; Purchase Order
for On-Call Project Management Support
Services
Marcus Fuller, City Manager , presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1 ) Awa rd a Professional Services Agreement to Harris & Associates, Inc., a California corporation, for Capital Project Program Management & Related Services; (2) Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order in the Amount of $193,740 for Development of the 5- Year Capital Improvement Program; (3) Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order in the Amount of $500,000 for On -Call Project Management Support Services; and (4) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.
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Mayor Robertson asked how many of the businesses listed have worked for the City of Rialto.
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City Manager Fuller stated Southstar Engineering & Consulting, Transtech Engineers, Inc., HR Green, and Interwest.
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Mayor Robertson asked what the timeline for the delivery of products is. 0o0
City Manager Fuller stated there is a six -month timeline to go through the process of evaluating of all the current active and future potential capital projects. The $500,0 00 is to provide ongoing capital project support throughout the next fiscal year.
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Mayor Robertson asked if there is a schedule on time when projects will be on the Public Works Department that are coming up.
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The Engineering Division has been short in engineering staff which caused delivery delays.
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Mayor Robertson asked if there was a schedule for some of the projects. 0o0
City Manager Fuller stated there is a schedule for some but not all.

There has to be a complete assessment on each of these projects to help move them forward and so they can be delivered.
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Mayor Robertson understood there were ongoing projects in the final phase ready to be rolled out. She is requesting a list to determine their current status. If they are in Public Works, they are ready to go.

Is that correct?
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City Manager Fuller stated any capital project goes through various stages though Public Works.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked why this Item has taken this long to get on the agenda and what the hold up was.
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City Manager Fuller stated that was the time required to negotiate a contract, legal review and in a position onto the agenda. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott expressed his concerns with the evaluation panel.

Five people on this panel are no longer employed by the City. He is concerned with in-house panelists.
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City Manager Fuller stated they are attempting to obtain outside panelists for all of the RFP processes.
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Mayor Robertson stated she did not understand what the top three meant. It was Harris & Associates, HR Green and Transtech? 0o0
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Professional Services Agreement to
Harris & Associates, Inc. for Capital
Project Program Management & Related
Services; Purchase Order for
Development of the 5 -Year Capital
Improvement Program; Purchase Order
for On-Call Project Management Support
Services

City Manager Fuller stated he misspoke. The top two were interviewed.

It was Harris & Associates and HR Green.
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Motion by Council Member Trujillo, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5-0 voted to (1) Award a Professional Services Agreement to Harris & Associates, Inc., a California corporation, for Capital Project Program Management & Related Services; (2) Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order in the Amount of $193,740 for Development of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program; (3) Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order in th e Amount of $500,000 for On - Call Project Management Support Services; and (4) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.
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Mayor Robertson request ed time schedules before the next May 10, 2022 City Council meeting.
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TAB 7
Receive Presentation and Update on 2022
Pension Obligation Bond Financing;
Postponing the 2022 Pension Obligation
Bond Financing Until Bond Markets
Improve.

Marcus Fuller, City Manager, presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Receive a Pres entation and Update on the 2022 Pension Obligation Bond Financing, and (2) Consider Postponing the 2022 Pension Obligation Bond Financing Until Bond Markets Improve.
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Mayor Robertson asked some are pivoting to the bank. Does that reflect in the chart?
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Mr. Myer stated the bulk of the recent deals that are pivoted have been done as lease transactions. There are real assets securing the debt.

Most have been between $10 -30 million. That is a market will be continued to be explored.
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Mr. Myer stated the restructuring, and the projected interest rate is what is being viewed at the moment. The Section 115, the City can continue exploring.

Council Member Trujillo asked about the timeline to receiving the secondary portion.
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City Manager Fuller stated it should be arriving soon. The investment policy for the 115 Trust. A one-time revenue would be a good resource to connect to.

Council Member Trujillo asked if this was on the pension obligation aspect not investment.
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City Manager Fuller stated it is only the pension obligation bond. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott expressed his dissatisfaction with how the City has handled this matter despite being warned of the potential of this occurring.
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Mayor Robertson recommends proceeding with the 115 Trust and asked why it hasn’t come forward. One -time revenue is also a conversation that needs to be addressed at the budget discussion. The City has not de termined which resources will be decided upon other than what has been proposed on the budget.
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Motion by Council Member Trujillo second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 4-1 voted to Postpone the 2022 Pension Obligation Bond Financing Until Bond Markets Improve.

Mayor Pro Tem Scott voted no.
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TAB 8
Provide Direction Regarding Potential
Ballot Measure Relating to Fireworks;
Confirm date of the Holiday Fireworks
Event
Marcus Fuller City Manager and Cynthia Alvarado -Crawford, Community Services Director , presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Provide Direction Regarding a Potential Ballot Measure Relating to Fireworks, (2) Confirm the date of the Holiday Fireworks Event; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars or an alternative vendor for the Holiday Fireworks Event.
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Mayor Robertson expressed her opinion on survey results and in the manner survey was conducted.

She asked if this is an action to proceed with the executed agreement with Pyros Spectacular.
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City Manager Fuller stated he had indicated an alternative vendor. It would not be with Pyro Spectacular. The amount of that contract would be approximately $40,000. It would not necessarily come before the City Council for approval but wanted to indica te vendor history and selection of vendor for Fireworks Show.
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She is not certain what the fireworks survey conveys other than if a ballot is to take place or not.

The reco mmendation on the Item is to provide direction regarding a potential ballot measure relating to fireworks. If there is a vote for holding a fireworks show today for this year, with a vendor, I will vote for that, but I am not going to vote for not proceed ing with holding a ballot measure at some point on the matter of fireworks.

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City Manager Marcus Fuller stated it has changed. At the time, there was no vendor committed to the Monday, July 4th Holiday. 0o0
Mayor Robertson confirmed that the fireworks show will take place on Monday, July 4th, 2022.
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City Manager Fuller stated it is not suggested the date change now that a second provider has been secured.

The real issue is to discuss if the City Council would like to proceed with the ballot measure.
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Council Member Trujillo asked if other municipalities in the State have sued directly the distributors of illegal fireworks.
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City Attorney Vail stated he will investigate and research further. 0o0
Council Member Carrizales stated those distributors are from Arizona. 0o0
Mayor Robertson asked what other efforts are surrounding cities doing to eliminate fireworks because of illegal fireworks. Some cities do not allow safe and sane fireworks.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott agreed with Council Member Carrizales, illegal fireworks are being sold out of other states.

Suing the distributors would be a very expensive lawsuit for this City.

I am not sure we want to go there. The poll speaks for itself. Sixty-four percent are in favor to maintain the current laws to allow legal fireworks.

Thirty-three percent want to ban them. I don’t know of any City who has put this item on a ballot and has succeeded. I believe it is to the contrary.

Mayor Pro Tem Scott emphasized for the record that he is against illegal fireworks. He does not believe it will resolve the issue by banning safe and sane.

Out of 14 items listed, fireworks came in at No.9 as one of the biggest issues facing the City of Rialto. The important issues for our community are crime and public safety. We need to prosecute those shooting illegal fireworks. We need to enact ordinances that address it and give our police and fire department the manpower and resources. That is the key to dealing with this issue. It is like a war zone every year where most of us live. A ballot measure is not the solution.
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Council Member Carrizales stated he will move for approval without a ballot measure.
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Motion by Council Member Carrizales second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 5-0 voted to not have a ballot measure relating to fireworks; and Confirm the Monday, July 4 th, 2022, for the Holiday Fireworks Event; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Agreement with Fireworks America for the Holiday Fireworks Event. 0o0
TAB 9
Update on Status of the Temporary Office
Space and Remediation of the Public
Works Administration Building; Increase
Amount of Remediation Pursuant to
Insurance Claim Proceeds
Tim Sullivan, Director of Maintenance & Facilities presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Receive and File an Update on the Status of the Temporary Office Space and Remediation of the Public Works Administration Building; (2) Delegate Autho rity to the City Manager to Increase the Total Amount of the Remediation to $650,000 Pursuant to Insurance Claim Proceeds; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if the building was being redesigned. 0o0
Director of Maintenance & Facilities Sullivan stated no.

Code improvements which includes a fire sprinkler system and remediate any of the fire damage inside the building.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if the modular building was owned or rented.
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City Manager Fuller stated it is being rented through the insurance claims proceeds.
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Motion by Council Member Carrizales second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 5-0 voted to 1) Receive and File an Update on the Status of the Temporary Office Space and Remediation of the Public Works Administration Building; (2) Delegate Authority to the City Manager to Increase the Total Amount of the Remediation to $650,000 Pursuant to Insurance Claim Proceeds; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to Execute All Documents.
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TAB 10
Adopt Resolution No. 7870 to Initiate the
Design Build -Finance-Operate-Maintain
Process for Development of a New Police
Station; Issue Request for Proposals No.
22-062 Related to Development of New
Police Station
Marcus Fuller, City Manager, presented staff report to Request that the City Council: (1) Adopt Resolution No. 7870 to Initiate the Design - Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain Process (In Accordance with Government Code Section 5956) for Development of a New Police Station; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to Issue Request for Proposals No. 22-062 Related to Development of a New Police Station on the Site of the Existing Police Station located at 128 N. Willow Avenue.
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Mayor Robertson asked what the normal timeframe is for a proposal. 0o0
City Manager Fuller stated they will need time to develop teams, put together a pro forma, site plans, and renderings.
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Mayor Robertson stated 90 days is three months.
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City Manager Fuller stated you need approximately a month to allow development teams to respond and develop their proposal. 0o0
Mayor Robertson emphasized timelines are continuously moved out.

Efforts need to be made to see who is available and has the capability. 0o0
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Adopt Resolution No. 7870 to Initiate the
Design Build -Finance-Operate-Maintain
Process for Development of a New Police
Station; Issue Request for Proposals No.
22-062 Related to Development of New
Police Station
Mayor Pro Tem Scott agreed with Mayor Robertson. He does not want to see this project delayed. A template from Riverside County is available. They have been very successful. The 90-day period should be sufficient. Should something happen, we come back to revisit. We need to move forward expeditiously. This is a long -awaited endeavor.

I am extremely proud we are moving forward with it. It is a great concept and a great idea and the right thing to do. Once this concept gets underway, we should get the same concept for a new City Hall facility.

He thanked the Police Department in support of this Item and in support of the City Council.
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Council Member Trujillo asked if the existing basement will be reconstructed.
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City Manager Fuller stated yes. He wants to make certain the police department has the same functions and facility they currently have. The whole site will be scrapped.
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Council Member Trujillo asked how many stories the building will have and an approximate projected date.
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City Manager Fuller stated the development team will decide what will be suitable for the entire programming the City needs. He stated is asking for it to be completed in two years.
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Council Member Trujillo asked about the projected capacity and longevity of the building.
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City Manager Fuller stated the 100,000 square feet is an approximate projected size of a police department for full functionality of the City’s needs.
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Council Member Trujillo thanked the Police Department for their support.
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Council Member Carrizales stated the project needs to keep moving forward. The Police Department has some of its finest in Rialto. This is way overdue. He moved for approval.
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Adopt Resolution No. 7870 to Initiate the
Design Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain
Process for Development of a New
Police Station; Issue Request for
Proposals No. 22-062 Related to
Development of New Police Station
Mayor Robertson stated that the City Hall structure was created and dedicated in 1965. No need to wait two years before having discussions about the needs at City Hall. Residents deserve to conduct business inside a City Hall building. We need to prepare ourselves for future growth.
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Motion by Council Member Carrizales, second by Council Member Trujillo and carried by a 5-0 voted to : (1) Adopt Resolution No. 7870 to Initiate the Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain Process (In Accordance with Government Code Section 5956) for Development of a New Police Station; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to Issue Request for Proposals No. 22-062 Related to Development of a New Police Station on the Site of the Existing Police Station located at 128 N. Willow Avenue.
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TAB 11
Adopt Resolution No. 7871
Supporting the League of California Cities
in its Opposition to State Ballot Measure
21-0042A1
Marcus Fuller, City Manager, presented staff report to Request the City Council to Adopt Resolution No. 7871 Supporting the League of California Cities in its Opposition to State Ballot Measure 21-0042A1 , "The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act". 0o0
Mayor Robertson commented if it would have to go through a vote to reduce fees on the utility tax.
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Motion by Council Member Trujillo, second by Council Member Carrizales and carried by a 4-1 voted to Adopt Resolution No. 7871 Supporting the League of California Cities in its Opposition to State Ballot Measure 21 -0042A "The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act".

Mayor Pro Tem Scott voted no.
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TAB 12
Presentation on the Draft FY 2022 -2023
General Fund Budget; Provide Direction
Marcus Fuller, City Manager, presented staff report to Request City Council to: (1) Receive a Presentation on the Draft Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 General Fund Budget, and (2) Provide Direction to Staff as Appropriate.
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Special Events Council Member Trujillo asked if the Chamber of Commerce Taste of Rialto and the International Food Festival events can be combined. 0o0
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Presentation on the Draft FY 2022 -2023
General Fund Budget; Provide Direction

Cynthia Alvarado-Crawford, Community Services Director stated they would look to see how the two events can be combined to become a bigger and better event and make certain that everyone who is interested has an opportunity to participate.
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Council Member Trujillo stated there are several small businesses that would be interested in participating. It is only a matter of reaching out to them.

He also asked if the Hispanic Heritage Month event is separate from the Tamale Festival.
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Community Services Director Alvarado-Crawford stated yes. The radio station Q ue Buena is interested in launching the Hispanic Heritage Month event in the City of Rialto. They believe Rialto would be a perfect site to the Inland Empire area to provide live entertainment showcased on the radio station.
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Council Member Carrizales asked about sponsors of the event such as Cardenas Markets or other large companies.
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Community Services Director Alvarado-Crawford stated should the City Council move forward with the two recommended events, they would immediately look for sponsors.
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City Council Conferences Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked if the City Council was asked if there were conferences they would like to attend in addition to the list. 0o0
City Manager Fuller stated these were items added throughout the fiscal year by City Council action. He is open to any conferences the City Council would like to add to the list.
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General Fund Reserve Council Member Trujillo asked about the possibility of bringing down the UAL debt to start the trust process.
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City Manager Fuller stated right.
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Personnel Changes
Mayor Pro Tem Scott asked about the windfall tax revenue expected to be received. What has the City done to address the trucks on the streets violating vehicle laws. Warehouses were built without anticipating the impact trucks would have on City streets.

I want to propose in this budget – and I propose that it come out of that sales tax money – that we add an additional four commercial traffic vehicles in this City that will be paid for out of that sales tax because the warehouses should be paying for it. The expense for vehicles and personnel would be $1 million a year.
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Mayor Robertson asked if commercial officers were just recently hired. 0o0
Mayor Pro Tem Scott emphasized the City only has two vehicles on the road at any one time. There is no five days of coverage of code enforcement.
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Police Chief Kling stated there are two. At the last budget, when the traffic bureau was expanded, two commercial officers were added.

There are six motors; two commercial officers. They work four days a week coverage with two officers. Both of those positions are not filled only one.
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Mayor Pro Tem Scott suggested this proposal be funded from the sales tax. That the City add four additional vehicle enforcement officers.

It would pay for itself, but proposes the money generated for it and use it to pay the debt service on the new police station.

We have grown, but yet we don’t plan for the problems that this brings us. Warehouses are bringing in a lot of revenue as well as a lot of problems. I am not opposed to warehouses or truckers but we need to be able to address the issues they bring, which is vehicle enforcement.
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Mayor Robertson stated there needs to be clarity on the truck study report. We are not enforcing the routes they should be on and not on. 0o0
Council Member Trujillo expressed his concern for the current 12 -hour window on business inspections. It is a lot of time to wait for a visit. He hopes the personnel additions will address these customer service issues. We want to project to be a more business-friendly City. 0o0

Capital Investment

Mayor Robertson stated in reference to eliminating the Fitness Center, the City needs a building and a multi -purpose facility that can accommodate a minimum of 500 people.

In reference to the City Council Conferences she would like to know which ones the City Council has previously attended. She suggests Water Education Foundation. She commented SCAG is listed but SCAG General Assembly is not.

She inquired why the mid-year budget was not reflected in the report.

She asked how the improved level of service will be measured with the added personnel. The turn around time is snail -paced. Businesses should not have wait long.

Rialto has never done a State of the City event. We have not made decisions to secure regional or participation with other Chambers o f Commerce that would bring or provide us information. Small businesses are very important. There has not been a celebration of recognition. We need to spotlight our small businesses. 0o0
Council Member Trujillo asked about pass -through grants the City has been awarded and are they accounted for in the budget such as the Rialto Unified School District.
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City Manager Fuller stated no. It is not considered general fund monies.

It is accounted for separately
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Mayor Robertson asked if there were administrative fees for managing it.
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City Manager Fuller stated no.
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Council Member Trujillo asked if there were any pass -through funds received such as the State -derived CARES Act that will be included in this budget.
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City Manager Fuller stated not in the General Fund. When the all-funds budget is being developed, there are separate funds that are accounted for State and Federal funds. When the City is awarded a grant, the budget is amended to account for those revenues and expenditures 0o0
The City Council (1) Receive a Presentation on the Draft Fis cal Year 2022-2023 General Fund Budget, and (2) Provide Direction to Staff as Appropriate.
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REPORTS The City Council and gave their reports.
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ADJOURNMENT Motion by Council Member Trujillo, second by Council Member Perez and carried by a 5 -0 vote, to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 10:13 p.m.
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MAYOR DEBORAH ROBERTSON

ATTEST:

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CITY CLERK BARBARA A. McGEE

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