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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson, Councilmembe rs Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: Councilmember Hemenway
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Plascencia gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one wishing to address the City Council.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on I Love IE at Fremont Elementary, tour of Riverbottom with Councilmember Aleman from Norco, Mayor Big Tent Tour, and Three Kings Day at Trujillo Adobe event. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Peacekeeper Ministries toy giveaway, Riverside Community Health Foundation and UCR’Garden meal giveaway, and thanked local pastors, Police Department and others for assisting a family in need. Councilmember Conder wished Coun cil Assistant Arreola a happy birthday.
Councilwoman Plascencia reported on the Market Gift Card Drive during the holiday season, cancelling in-person meetings in January, and Ward 5 annual review newsletter.
Councilmember Perry thanked the organizations that supported families in need during the holiday season. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on the boards and commissions information session for March 2022 and the Big Tent Tour at Central Middle School.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee will meet virtually at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINTMENT
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a plaque to Councilwoman Plascencia for her dedicated service as Mayor Pro Tem from July through December 2021.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to appoint Counc ilmember Conder as Mayor Pro Tem for
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January through June 2022. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, and Conder voting aye and Councilwoman Plascencia and Councilmember Perry voting no.
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The City Council received an update on Intergovernmental relations and legislation.
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS UPDATE
The City Council received an update on homeless solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
There was no sustainability update.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY UPDATES
The City Council received an update on health, safety, and security.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update. .
MAYOR PRO TEM - RECONSIDERATION
Councilmember Cervantes requested re consideration of the Mayor Pro Tem appointment action. Following discussion. It was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to reconsider the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for January through June 2022. The motion carried with Councilmembers Cervantes, Fierro, and Perry and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmembers Edwards and Conder voting no.
Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to appoint Councilmem ber Fierro as Mayor Pro Tem for January through June 2022. The motion failed with Councilmembers Cervantes and Fierro and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmembers Edwards, Perry, Conder and Mayor Lock Dawson voting no.
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The main motion to appoint Councilmember Conder as Mayor Pro Tem for January through June 2022 was upheld with no objection.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item. The motion carried unanimously.
RECONSIDER CIRCUMSTANCES OF STATE OF EMERGENCY AND MAKE A FINDING THAT
STATE AND/OR LOCAL OFFICIALS CONTIN UE TO RECOMMEND SOCIAL DISTANCING
MEASURES
The City Council (1) reconsidered the circ umstances of the state of emergency; and (2) made a finding that state and/or loca l officials continue to recommend social distancing measures.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATION AND VACANCY
The Mayor and City Council (1) accepted the resignation of Mazumder Ahmed from the Human Relations Commission Citywide seat, effective immediately; (2) declared vacant the Ward 6 seat on the Planning Commission due to the passing of Larry Allen; and (3) requested the City Clerk process the vacancies.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings of December 7 and 14, 2021, were approved as presented.
JOINT USE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - EXTEND USE OF FORMER RIVERSIDE GOLF COURSE SITE - 1077 N. ORANGE
The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to Joint Use Agreement with Riverside Unified School District to extend the use of City-owned property located at 1077 N. Orange Street through November 30, 202 2, with one six-month option to extend the agreement; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Joint Use Agreement with Riverside Unified School District and the six-month option to extend, if necessary, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2112 - AGREEMENT - ON CALL DESIGN, ENGINEERING, AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6951 FLIGHT The City Council (1) approved a Master Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc., Ontario, California, for on call design, engineering, and construction management services associated with Ca pital Improvement Projects at Riverside Municipal Airport for a five-year term an d for an amount not to exceed $500,000; (2) authorized the City Manager, or desi gnee, to execute a Master Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Mead & Hunt, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute project Supplemental Agreements as needed, for a total not to exceed amount of $500,000 per firm over the agreement term, in substantially the same form as described in the staff report, with subsequent reports back to the City Council from time to time on the addition or deletion of such new panel members.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT ADDENDUM 2
The City Council (1) approved a Second Addendum to the Software License Agreement Contract No. 2006-224 with Schneider Electric Sm art Grid Solutions, LLC, for a three-year term in an annual amount of $115,000 for a to tal contract in the amount of $1,282,630; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this Addendum, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
REAPPOINTMENT
The City Council reappointed Dr. Gary Brad ley to the Northwest Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees to serve for a 4-year term through December 31, 2025.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION,
CONSOLIDATED RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM GRANT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - FUNDS TRANSFER
The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program Grant funding in the amount of $24,520.39 from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federa l Railroad Administration for the tentative period of April 1, 2022 thro ugh March 31, 2023; (2) authoriz ed the City Manager, or designee, to execute all required grant documents including making minor and non- substantive changes to documents associated with the grant; (3) with five affirmative votes, and upon receipt of the grant award, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or
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designee, to record a supplemental approp riation in the amount of $24,520.39 and record an increase in revenue in the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Consolidated Rail Infrastructure an d Safety Improvements Program Grant; and (4) with five affirmative votes, and upon re ceipt of the grant award, the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an interfund transfer in the amount of $12,260.20 from General Fund Police Department Overtime account to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program Grant for matching funds for the Consolidated Ra il Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Program Grant account.
LICENSE RENEWALS - ACCESS TO CLEAR PRO GOVERNMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT
INVESTIGATION PLUS DATABASE
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of license renewals with Thomson Reuters for access to the CLEAR PRO Government Law Enforcement Investigation Plus Database for a term of 36 months from October 22, 2021 through October 22, 2024 in the amount of $58,789.68; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents for the purchase of license renewal s with Thomson Reuters for access to the CLEAR PRO Government Law Enforcement Investigation Plus Database, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
ESTABLISH WEIGHT LIMIT RESTRICTIONS OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES - FAIRHAVEN/
ARLINGTON/AINSLEY MERIDIAN WAY/FAIRHAVEN/ CADBURY - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Section 10.56.020 of the Riverside Municipal Code designating the restriction of commercial vehicles for certain streets and portions; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, “Ordinance No. 7579 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 adopted.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
DELEGATION OF SHAREHOLDER PROXY AUTHORITY - MUTUAL WATER COMPANIES Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to (1) approve and co nfirm the shareholder proxy authority for:
(a) Gage Canal Company with Todd M. Corb in as voting representative and Michael Plinski as alternate; (b) Jurupa Ditch Wate r Company with Todd M. Corbin as voting representative and Michael Plinski as alternat e: (c) Riverside Highland Water Co. with Oscar Khoury as voting representative and Mich ael Plinski as alternate; (d) Trujillo Water Company with David Crohn as voting representative and Nancy Melendez as alternate; and (e)Meeks & Daley Water Company with Todd M. Corbin as voting representative and Michael Plinski as alternate; (2) authorize the assignment of shares for each mutual water company owned by the City to the specified Board of Public Utilities members, City Council members, Utilities General Manager, and staff members with one share assigned to each as listed: (a) Gage Canal Water Company City-owned shares to Todd Corbin, Michael Plinski, Board of Public Utilities Members Sanchez-Monville, Oceguera, Crohn, Wohlgemuth, Melendez, Heru, Cherney, Montgomery, and Goldware, and Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Plascencia, Perry, and Hemenway; (b) Meeks & Daley Water Company City-ow ned shares to Todd Corbin and Michael Plinski; and (c) Trujillo Wate r Company City-owned shares to Board of Public Utilities Members Sanchez-Monville, Oceguera, Crohn, Wohlgemuth, Melendez, Heru, Cherney, Montgomery, and Goldware; (3) rescind any and all prior assigned shares owned by the City to the Gage Canal, Jurupa Ditch Water, Riverside Highland Water, Trujillo Water, Meeks & Daley Water Companies; and (4) delegate authority to any designated representative or alternate to vote the City’s shares as the City’s proxy at all meetings of the respective mutual water companies from the date of this action until amended, consistent with the City’s adopted policies and strategic plan. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Perry and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting no.
REDISTRICTING PROCESS OVERSIGHT AND TIMELINE - CONTINUED Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to continue to January 11, 2022, the discussion to (1) determine whether the City Council will oversee the redistricting process; defer the process to a Standing Committee; or estab lish a Resident-led Advisory Redistricting Commission, as set forth in Elections Code sections 23002; (2) approve the proposed
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redistricting timeline for the City’s Redistricting plan; and (3) provide further direction as the City Council deems appropriate for the establishment of the City’s Redistricting Plan.
The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed sessions at 3:18 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Ronel Newton v. City of Rive rside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 180152; 210057; ADJ 12116625; ADJ 13549778 (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning William Cardenas v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No: 180245; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning Marcher v. Air & Liquid, et al. Case No. 21S TCV42171; (4) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation - one case; (4) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - two cases; and (5) §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.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 3:31 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
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
There were no future items requested at this time.
The City Council adjourned at 3:39 p.m.