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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson, Councilmembe rs Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Jason Hunter spoke regarding Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) investigations.
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
There was no update on Intergovernmental relations and legislation.
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS UPDATE
The City Council received an update on homeless solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
The City Council received an update on sustainability.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY UPDATES
The City Council received an update on health, safety, and security.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to (1) receive and order filed the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Fourth Quarter Financial Report; (2) approve a carryover of unexpended funds of approximately $2.3 million in the General Fund and $38.7 million in other City funds into Fiscal Year 2021/22; and (3) approve staff’s recommendation on use of the $47 million in surplus
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reserves in the General Fund contingent up on a successful certification of the General Fund Transfer. The motion carried unanimously.
MASTER PLAN FOR PORTION OF INNOVATION DISTRICT - TRIANGLE DISTRICT - STATE ROUTE 91, INTERSTATE 215/STATE ROUTE 60 AND THIRD STREET - CONTINUED Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to continue to a future City Council meeting the review and approval of the proposed Master Plan for a po rtion of the Innovation District – Triangle District bounded by SR- 91, I-215/SR-60, and Third Street. The motion carried unanimously.
CHEECH MARIN CENTER - CHICANO ART AN D CULTURE CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – 3581 MISSION INN
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed a construction update for the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture.
The motion carried unanimously.
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES ACTION PLAN - COMMUNITY
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council approved the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommendation to receive and order filed a report from Matrix Consulting Group regarding the performance assessment and financial review of the Community and Economic Development Department.
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND FINANCIAL EXPENDITURES ACTION PLAN - INNOVATION
AND TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council approved the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommendation to receive and order filed a report from Matrix Consulting Group regarding the performance assessment and fi nancial review of the Innovation and Technology Department.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 3: 22 p.m. and reconvened at 3:31 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
CASES P20-0025, P19-0626, P19-0627, P20-0258, P 20-0282, AND P20-0024 -
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - SYCAMORE HILLS DISTRIBUTION CENTER - ALESSANDRO
BOULEVARD, EAST OF BARTON STREET, AND WEST OF SAN GORGONIO DRIVE - CONTINUED The hearing to consider certifying the Envi ronmental Impact Report for Planning Cases P20-0025 Parcel Map, P19-0626 Minor Condit ional Use Permit, P10-0627 Design Review, P20-0258 Variance, P20-0282 Grading Except ion and P20-0024 Environmental Impact Report; deny the appeal of the Planning Commission recommendation by Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance; and approve the proposal by Darrell Butler and Khosro Khaloghli of KB Development to facilitate the development of two warehouse buildings totaling 603,100 square feet on 48.64 acres, si tuated on the north side of Alessandro Boulevard, east of Barton Street, west of San Gorgonio Drive was continued by the following motion: Moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to continue the public hearing for 30 days. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Ce rvantes, Fierro, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Conder abstaining. One person spoke on the continuance of the matter.
Mayor Lock Dawson, Councilmembers Cervantes, Fierro, and Mayor Pro Tem Plascencia recused themselves from the item regarding the appeal filed by Selma Kelly.
Councilmember Perry presided as Mayor Pro Tem for the following item regarding the appeal filed by Selma Kelly.
APPEAL - BOARD OF ETHICS DECISION NOT FINDING VIOLATION OF PROHIBITED CONDUCT
RELATED TO CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST
COUNCILMEMBERS CERVANTES AND FIERRO, MAYOR PRO TEM PLASCENCIA AND MAYOR
LOCK DAWSON
Following the discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to (1) determine that there is no finding of a clear error or abuse of discretion regarding the appeal filed by Selma Kelly in the decision of the Board of Ethics Hearing Panel at the October 7, 2021, pre-hearing conference of the complaint filed by Selma Kelly against Councilmembers Fierro and Cervantes, Mayor Pro Tem Plascencia, and Mayor Lock Dawson; and (2) ad opt the decision of the Board of Ethics Hearing Panel. The motion caried with acting Mayor Pro Tem Perry and Councilmembers
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Edwards, Conder, and Hemenway voting aye. Three people spoke on the matter. The appeal was officially closed.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed sessions at 4:05 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Chris Langer v City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVMV2105675; (2) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer wi th and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation regarding one case; (3) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to in itiate litigation regarding one case; and (4) §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compens ation paid in the form of fringe benefits of all Executive Management employees includ ing the 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.
RECESS
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 6:16 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Conder gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Hemenway reported on Alvord Unified School District shoebox program for children in the foster care system, La Si erra Church weekly food giveaway, and Blue Christmas event at La Sierra University Chur ch. Councilmember Perry reported on food giveaways, Police Explorers award banquet, Arlington Business Partnership Winter Wonderland event, Day of Inclusion, Heritage House, and webinar on federal infrastructure funding. Councilwoman Plascencia thanked Riverside Public Utilities, Public Works and other departmental field staff working in the rain, Explorer Captain Barreto for bringing the Explorer program to one of the schools and reported on Norte Vista Project, Latino Network Breakfast, interview with Charte r TV on Festival of Lights, youth vaccines,
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Police Officers Association and the gift card drive, giveaway at Notre High School, Winter Wonderland, Day of Inclusion proclamation , and Victoria Christmas open house.
Councilmember Cervantes thanked Eastside Active Leadership for hosting Holiday Posadas at Patterson Park, Jenson USA an d Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce bike giveaway, Day of Inclusion, Sherman Indian High School shopping day event, upcoming holiday Eastside potluck at Cesa r Chavez Community Center, and Riverside Arts Academy fourth annual flash mob. Councilmember Edwards reported on Adaptive Sports day, Day of Inclusion, Miracle on Main, Heritage House, tour of future Gage Canal trail, holiday potluck with Northside Business Association, and office hours at the Main Library. Mayor Lock Dawson thanked ever yone who attended the Big Tent Tour at Temple Bethel and thanked Councilmember Edwards for bringing her baby to her office.
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee will conduct a special meeting on Monday, December 20, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF - PROCLAMATION
This item was continued for a future City Council meeting date.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Perry reported on Northgate Gonzalez Market.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
AGREEMENT - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - DATA COLLECTION - CLEAN AIR CAR
SHARE PROGRAM
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) award a Professional Consultant Services Agreement to StratosShare, Inc., San Bernardino, to develop and administer the Riverside Clean Air Car Share Program through the deployment of hydrogen fuel vehicles throughout the city in the amount of $918,599 (as funded by the Clean Mobility Voucher Pilot Program Grant) under section 702(k) of Purchasing Resolu tion 23256; (2) execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of California, Riverside to assist with the data collection, analysis and reporting of the Riverside Clean Air Car Share Program in the amount of $81,401 (as funded by the Clean Mobility Voucher Pilot Program Grant); and (3) authorize
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the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes. The motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 6: 54 p.m. and reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding traffic nea r the Downtown area, Open Mic at MTL on University Avenue and Arts and Innovation 2022. Hertsel Eghbali and Rudy Ayala spoke regarding official police tow truck service agreements. Matt Dunaev spoke regarding Icetown rent balance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Perry to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item except the (1) resolution for procurement of goods, services and construction contracts and establishing contract execut ion authority; (2) Fiscal Year 2021-22 City sponsorship for charitable and community ev ents; and (3) Fiscal Year 2021-22 Arts and Culture grant awards which were removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM TWO-YE AR GRANT AGREEMENTS - CLEAN AND
GREEN STARTUP BUSINESSES AND TECHNOLOGY/INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURS The City Council approved the Economic Development, Placemaking and Branding/Marketing Committee recommendation to (1) approve a two-year Economic Opportunity Program Grant Agreement, fo r Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, in the amount of $50,000 per fiscal year, with the Re gents of the University of California, a California non-profit corporation, on behalf of its Riverside campus Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept and Innovation Center Small Business Development Center (EPIC SBDC) Program, to support clean and green star tup businesses and technology/innovation entrepreneurs (amongst others) throughout the Innovation District and the City; (2) approve a two-year Economic Opportun ity Program Grant Agreement, for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, in the amount of $50,000 per fiscal year, with ExCITE Riverside, a California nonprofit corporation to suppo rt clean and green startup businesses and technology/innovation entrepreneurs (amongst others) throughout the Innovation District and the City; (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Economic
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Opportunity Program Grant Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its Riverside campus EPIC SB DC Program, including making minor and non- substantive changes to complete the transact ion; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Economic Opportunity Program Grant Agreement with ExCITE Riverside, including making minor an d non-substantive changes to complete the transaction.
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION FUNDS - AMENDMENT - 2019-2023 FIVE-YEAR
FUNDING PLAN - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution allowing the City of Riverside to apply for ongoing funding from the State of Californi a’s Senate Bill 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program; (2) approved the am ended Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program 2019-2023 five-year funding plan; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign an applicable standard agreement and other grant-related documents required to secure and administer the Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds; and (4) authorized an increase in revenues and an appropriation of expenditures in an amount equal to $2,521,285 in the Development Grants Fund, Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program (PLHA) 2021 Program; w hereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23810 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing Application for, and Receipt of, Permanent Local Housing Allocation Funds Under the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program Entitlement Jurisdiction Component from the Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund and Adopting a Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ANNUAL LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
The City Council received and ordered field the Annual Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 to fulfill the annual reporting requirements of Senate Bill 165.
FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 FOURTH QUARTER CASH, INVESTMENTS, AND DEBT REPORTS The City Council received and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2020/21 Fourth Quarter Cash, Investments, and Debt Report.
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MASTER EQUITY LEASE AGREEMENT - PILOT VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM The City Council (1) approved the Master Eq uity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., for a pilot vehicle re placement program in the amount of $1,265,248.83 for a four-year term; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority up to $189,787.32 for vehicle cost inflation for a total amount of $1,455,036.15; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Master Lease Agreement and vehicle quotes with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
REVISIONS TO HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL PERSONNEL
POLICIES
The City Council adopted the proposed revi sions to the City’s personnel policies, contained in the Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Reinstatement and Employee Transfers and Voluntary Demotions.
MEASURE Z - MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the purchase of Microsoft software licenses, products, and services through Dell Marketing L.P., for a three-year term for a total expenditure of $2,706,747.72 under the County of Riverside’s Master Microsoft Enterprise Agreement No. 8084445; (2) authorized staff to issue chan ge orders in an amount not-to-exceed 15 percent of the total contract amount to Dell Marketing, L.P., under the County of Riverside Master Microsoft Enterprise Agreement No. 8084445; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all docu ments necessary to make the purchase and to make minor non-substantive changes.
CALIFORNIA NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY GRANT - HARADA HOUSE REHABILITATION PROJECT - 3356 LEMON - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to accept the State of California, California Natural Resources Agency grant award in the amount of $7,000,000 to fund the Harada House rehabilitation project; (2) upon receipt of the grant award, authorize an increase in revenue and appropriation expenditures in an amount equal to the grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund , CNRA Harada House Rehabilitation; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents with the State of California, California Natural Resources Agency, including making minor and non-substantive changes; whereupon, the ti tle having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23811 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California,
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Approving the Acceptance of General Grant Funds for the Harada House Rehabilitation Project, was presented and adopted.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - GAGE CANAL MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL - PUBLIC TRAIL
IMPLEMENTATION
The City Council (1) approved the execution of an interdepartmental Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside Pu blic Utilities Department - Water Division, and the Parks, Recreation and Community Se rvices Department, for a two-mile section of the Gage Canal Multi-purpose trail; (2 ) accepted a 184 square feet Grant Deed of undeveloped land from Assessor’s Parcel Number 249-130-026 to be used for public trail implementation; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents to enter in an interdepartmental Memorandum of Understanding, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BID 7761 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT WALKING PATH IMPROVEMENTS - LA SIERRA PARK - 5215 LA SIERRA
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7761 to Millst en Enterprises, Inc., Nuevo, California, in the amount of $246,070 for the installation of Americans with Disabilities Act walking path improvements at La Sierra Park; (2) authorized a 10 percent change order authority in an amount up to $24,607 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes, fo r a total contract amount of $270,677; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his desi gnee, to execute a Construction Agreement with Millsten Enterprises, Inc., of Nuevo, California, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
AGREEMENTS - OFFICIAL POLICE TOW TRUCK SERVICE
The City Council (1) awarded Official Police Tow Truck Service Agreements with Certified Towing Inc., Interstate Towing and Recovery , Limor Enterprises, Inc., dba Auto Aide Towing, Noah’s Solutions, Inc., dba Angelo’s Towing, Pepe’s Inc., dba Pepe’s Towing Service, Quality Roadside Service, dba Libe rty Towing, Statewide Towing and Recovery, Inc., Tippy’s Tow Service, Inc., White House Enterprises, Inc., dba Patriot Towing, and Carter Sutton Griffin Corp, dba J&M Towing, for a three-year period from January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024, with three optional one-year extensions to provide tow services for any police emergency situation where a tow truck is required; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the 10 ag reements, including execution of the three optional one-year extensions, making other minor and non-substantive changes, and to
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execute additional agreements to qualified tow companies established through RFQ 2059, in accordance with the RFQ, should the need arise to maintain up to 10 qualified companies for such tow services.
MEASURE Z - AIRBUS H125 HELICOPTERS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AIR SUPPORT UNIT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Purchasi ng Agreement and a purchase order with Airbus Helicopters, Inc., Grand Prairie, Texas, in the amount of $10,137,070 plus applicable tax for the purchase of two Airbus H125 Helic opters utilizing capital lease financing; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $10,777,070 to the Measure Z PD Capital Lease Cash revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the purchase order and all necessary documents for the purchase of two Airbus H125 Helicopters including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - LOCATE SUBSURFACE FACILITIES FOR RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES ELECTRIC,
WATER, AND PUBLIC WORKS SEWER
The City Council (1) approved the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $50,000 with KANA Subsurface pursuant to section 702(g) of the Purchasing Resolution, to retain KANA Subsurface for the provision of servic es vital to the construction operations throughout the City of Riverside for the period of October 30, 2021, through December 14, 2021; (2) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with KANA Subsurface Engineering, Riverside, Californi a, for locating Subsurface Facilities for Riverside Public Utilities Electric, Water, an d Public Works Sewer in an amount not-to- exceed $1,033,600 annually, for the term ending October 3, 2022 unless terminated pursuant to the provisions of the agreement; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with KANA Subsurface Engineering, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
2021 PHYSICAL SECURITY PLAN - SENATE BILL 699
The City Council (1) approved and adopted the Riverside Public Utilities 2021 Physical Security Plan pursuant to Senate Bill 699; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to file with the California Public Utilities Commission a written Notice of Adoption of Final Security Plan.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES OUTSIDE ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENTS The City Council authorized Riverside Public Utility Board Members Deborah Cherney, Gil Oceguera, and David Crohn to serve as committee members of the Association of California Water Agencies for calendar years 2022 and 2023.
FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 ELECTRIC AND WATER UTILITY RATE PLAN UPDATE The City Council received and ordered filed the annual electric and water utility rate plan update for the results of Fiscal Year 2020-21.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LABOR COMPLIANCE AUDIT SERVICES
The City Council approved the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Labor Compliance Audit Servic es with PPM Group, Inc., to increase compensation in the amount of $25,000 for a revised contract total of $100,000 for the period of January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2022.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RE CYCLING AND RECOVERY GRANT - FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCL ING AND LITTER REDUCTION PROGRAM -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council authorized (1) the Finance Director/Treasurer, or his designee, to increase the estimated Fiscal Year 2021/22 revenues for account No. 9344700102- 33410000 by $80,200.00 to be offset by expenditures for account No. 9344700102- 44021000 in the same amount into project account City/County Payment Program- Beverage Container and Litter Reduction – 2021/22; and (2) the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and submit necessary documents in furtherance of the City/County Payment Program Funding Request to CalRecycle.
ESTABLISH WEIGHT LIMIT RESTRICTIONS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES - FAIRHAVEN/
ARLINGTON/AINSLEY MERIDIAN WAY/FAIRHAVEN/ CADBURY - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED The City Council introduced an ordinance to (1)establish a 5-ton weight limit restriction on Fairhaven Drive from Arlington Avenue to Ainsley Avenue; and (2) establish a 5-ton weight limit restriction on Meridian Way from Fairhaven Drive to Cadbury Drive; whereupon an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 10.56.020 of the Riverside Municipal Code Designating the Restriction of Commercial Vehicles for Certain Streets and Portions Thereof to Establish 5-Ton Weight Limit Restrictions on Fairhaven Drive from Arlington Avenue to Ainsley Avenue and on Meridian Way from Fairhaven Drive to Cadbury Drive, was presented and introduced.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND
ESTABLISHING CONTRACT EXECUTION AUTHORITY- RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) approve an amended and revised Purchasing Resolution to implement recommended enhancements of the City’s Centralized Purchasing system; (2) repeal Purchasing Resolution No. 23256; an d (3) exclude Subsection kk (Definition of “Services”) of Article One, Section 100. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23812 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Procurement of Goods, Services an d Construction Contracts and Establishing Contract Execution Authority, Hereinafter to be Known as the Purchasing Resolution; and Repealing Resolution No. 23256, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 CITY SPONSORSHIP FOR CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY EVENTS Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to approve the Economic Development, Placemaking and Branding/Marketing Committee recommendation to (1) approve a two-year Economic Opportunity Program Grant Agreement, fo r Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, in the amount of $50,000 per fiscal year, with the Re gents of the University of California, a California non-profit corporation, on behalf of its Riverside campus Entrepreneurial Proof of Concept and Innovation Center Sma ll Business Development Center(EPIC SBDC) Program, to support clean and green star tup businesses and technology/innovation entrepreneurs (amongst others) throughout the Innovation District and the City; (2) approve a two-year Economic Opportun ity Program Grant Agreement, for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23, in the amount of $50,000 per fiscal year, with ExCITE Riverside, a California nonprofit corporation to suppo rt clean and green startup businesses and technology/innovation entrepreneurs (amongst others) throughout the Innovation District and the City; (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Economic Opportunity Program Grant Agreement with the Regents of the University of California, on behalf of its Riverside campus EPIC SB DC Program, including making minor and non- substantive changes to complete the transaction; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Economic Opportunity Program Grant Agreement with
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ExCITE Riverside, including making minor an d non-substantive changes to complete the transaction. The motion carried unanimously.
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ARTS AND CULTURE GRANT
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to approve the Economic Development, Placemaking and Branding/Marketing Committee recommendation to (1) approve staff recommendations for the awards of the Arts & Culture Grants for Fiscal Year 2021/22 in the total amount of $288,484 for arts and culture organizations; (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any nec essary, financial, or legal documents with the approved organizations and/or artists, including making minor and non-substantive changes in order to implement the City’s Arts & Culture Grant program; and (3) approve the substitution of Councilmember Cervantes on the Economic Development, Placemaking, Branding/Marketing Committee to discuss funding for future years. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT ANNUAL REVIEW
Hearing was called to consider the annual review of the effectiveness of the Code of Ethics and Conduct as required by Section 2.78.110 of the Riverside Municipal Code. One person spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) approve the recommendations by the Board of Ethics, with the concurrence of the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee (ICGC), for amendments to the Code of Ethics and Conduct; (2) consider request by the Board of Ethics, with the concurrence of the ICGC for a joint workshop with the City Council in February to review the Code of Ethics and Conduct; and (3) amend the Code of Ethics and Conduct provisions in Riverside Municipal Code Chapters 2.78.080 and 2.78.090 as recommended by the Board of Ethics. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no.
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COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there were no reportable actions on closed sessions.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilwoman Plascencia requested discu ssion on the agreement with the Greater Riverside Chamber of Commerce in late January. The City Manager requested discussion on engaging local government le aders and reported on drive-by Memorial Service for Greg Yates.
The City Council adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk