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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 1:00 p.m.
Councilmember Cervantes gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Ronald Chick spoke regarding firework displa y at Bonaminio Park. Jason Hunter spoke regarding rules for public comment and Measure MM.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on BLACK Collective Black History event at Fairmount Park. Council Cervantes reported on Keep Riverside Clean event, February Tree planting event with Tree People, Miguel Lujano ac knowledged as a Brown Panther, and the extension of the public comment period for the Riverside County Transportation Commission expansion project to February 18, 2022. Councilmember Fierro reported on Lewis Garden clean up by Victoria Avenue Forever . Councilwoman Plascencia wished everyone early Happy Valentine’s Day. Councilmember Perry reported that Alvord Unified School District is providing free COVID testing at the Arlanza library. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on the State of the City Address on February 24, 2022, the Big Tent Tour, and the Black History parade is cancelled.
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 sustainability.
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HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY UPDATES
The City Council received an update on health, safety, and security.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
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 Master Inter-Utilit y Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021-22 through 2022-23 for energy efficiency, resource savings, and related activities removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Tyle r J. Madary to the Ward 1 seat on the Transportation Board for a term through Marc h 1, 2025; (2) appointed Gilbert Lee to the Ward 4 seat on the Commission of Disab ilities for a term through March 1, 2026; (3) appointed Madai Randal to the Ward 6 seat on the Human Resources Board for a term through March 1, 2025; (4) accepted the resignation of Rodney K. Couch from the Airport Commission Citywide seat, effective immediately; and (5) requested the City Clerk to process the vacancy.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of January 25, 2022, were approved as presented.
MEASURE Z - HEAVY-DUTY EQUIPMENT - PUBLIC WORKS STREET MAINTENANCE DIVISION The City Council (1) approved the purchase of a variety of heavy-duty equipment from PB Loader Corporation and Quinn Company for the Public Works Street Maintenance Division in the total amount of $2,032,805.60 using section 602(f) of Purchasing Resolution No. 23812; (2) authorized a 15 percent change order authority up to $304,920.84 for equipment cost inflation for a total amount of $2,337,726.44; and (3) with at least five affirmative votes, authorized the Chief Fina ncial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation for $304,920.84 from Measure Z fund balance.
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AGREEMENT - CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE TO EMPLOYEES - MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND
SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT
The City Council (1) approved the Profession al Consultant Services Agreement with The Standard Insurance Company to provide critic al illness insurance to City employees for the term of April 1, 2022, through January 1, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional two-year renewals; (2) authorize d the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with The Standard Insurance Company, including making minor and non-substantive changes and contract extensions; and (3) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan in the staff report; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23822 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to Add a Critical Illness Insurance Plan as a Benefit, was presented and adopted.
MEASURE Z - BID 7859 - PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER
SUPPLIES
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7859 for the purchase and installation of uninterruptible power supplies to EMR CPR, LLC, in an amount of $134,461.40; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Profe ssional Consulting Services Agreement, and any supplementary documentation to effectuate and enforce this agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
DEACCESSION OF JESUS CARLOS PORTRAIT FROM RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY The City Council authorized and approved the deaccession of the portrait of Jesus “Jess” Carlos from the Riverside Public Library.
ADOPT SISTER CITY HANDBOOK
The City Council (1) approved the Sister City Handbook for use within the City of Riverside’s International Relations Department (Mayor’s Office) and the International Relations Council; and (2) evaluated Sister City relationships and involvement going forward with the handbook guidelines in place.
OPERATION SPLASH PROGRAM GRANT - FISCAL YEARS 2022-23 THROUGH 2023-24 -
AQUATIC PROGRAMS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted the Kaiser Permanente Operation Splash Program Grant in the amount of $84,150; and (2) with at least five affirmative votes, authorized an increase in revenues in the amount of $84,150 and appropriated expenditures in the
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same amount to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Operation Splash 22/22 Program.
MEASURE Z - WATCHGUARD IN-VEHICLE VIDEO SYSTEMS
The City Council (1) authorized a purchase order for the purchase of 30 WatchGuard in- vehicle video systems from WatchGuard Video, Inc., including miscellaneous accessories, software, licensing, and warranty in the total amount of $182,955; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or desig nee, to execute all documents necessary to issue the purchase order.
FIREARM DEALER LICENSES REGULATIONS - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED The City Council introduced an ordinanc e adding Chapter 5.95 to the Riverside Municipal Code to establish regulations rela ted to Firearm Dealer Licensing; whereupon an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of t he City of Riverside, California, Adding Chapter 5.95 to the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Firearm Dealer Licenses,” was presented and introduced.
FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 TREE POWER PROGRAM FREE SHADE TREE COUPON CAMPAIGN The City Council (1) approved the Fiscal Year 2021/22 Tree Power Program Free Shade Tree Coupon Campaign in the amount of $463,750; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to issue purchase orders an d change orders to Parkview Nursery, 4377 Chicago Avenue; Parkview Nursery, 3841 Jackson Street; and Louie’s Nursery, 18550 Van Buren Boulevard based on the variab le product demand of each nursery for the Tree Power Program’s Free Shade Tree Co upon Campaign, in a collective amount for $463,750.
FINAL PARCEL MAP 37971 - SUBDIVIDE ONE PARC EL INTO THREE PARCELS - UNIVERSITY/
CHESTNUT/FAIRMOUNT - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Parcel Map No. 37971; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23823 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Accepting the Final Map of Parcel Map No. 37971, was presented and adopted.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
MASTER INTER-UTILITY AGREEMENT - FISC AL YEAR 2021-22 THROUGH 2022-23 - ENERGY
EFFICIENCY, RESOURCE SAVINGS, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to (1) approve the Amended and Restated Program Order of the Master Inter-Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company in the amount of $500,000 for Fiscal Year 2021/22 through Fiscal Year 2022/23; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Pr ogram Order with Southern California Gas Company including the ability to make any minor non-substantiative changes without exceeding the approved program budget. The motion carried unanimously.
AGREEMENTS - FOURTH OF JULY SHOWS - LA SIERRA AND RYAN BONAMINIO PARKS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to (1) approve the Sole Source Service Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., Rialto, for two distinct pyrotechnic shows for a three-year term covering the period of April 1, 2022, through July 5, 2024, with a contract price of $225,675 to be paid out of the General Fund Recr eation Professional Services Account; (2) authorize the City Manager, or his desi gnee, to execute the Sole Source Services Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., and any other documents to effectuate the Contract Production Agreement that includes revision, subject to the approval of the contractor, to paragraph 2 to read as follows: Time and Place of the production shall take place on July 4, 2022, at Ryan Bonaminio Park, 5000 Tequesquite Ave., Riverside, CA, (RBP) and on July 4, 2023, and July 4, 2024, at RBP or alte rnate or comparable locations including but not limited to Mount Rubidoux as determined by the City Council as outlined in an amendment to this agreement; and (3) continue this matter to February 15, 2022, for further consideration if the contra ctor does not agree to the revision. The motion carried with Councilmember Edwards, Cervantes, Perry and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Co uncilmembers Fierro and Conder voting no.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE’S 2021 HOUSING BILLS UPDATE - CONTINUED Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to continue the update on the California Legislature’s 2021 Housing Bills. The motion carried unanimously.
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PHASE 1 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - SIXTH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed an update on post-adoption modifications for California Department of Housing and Community Development certification, per the September 2021 comments received on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed sessions at 4:43 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation regarding one case; (2) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding one case; and (3) §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation pa id in the form of fringe benefits of all Executive Management employees including 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 returned to open session at 5:11 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE - REGULATION OF MOBILE FOOD VENDORS - CONTINUED The hearing to consider introducing an ordinance to revise Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 5.36 regarding mobile vending/food trucks was continued by the following motion: Moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to continue the public hearing. The motion carried unanimously. One person spoke on the matter.
Councilmember Hemenway recused himself fr om participating in the following item citing a conflict of interest.
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CASE PR-2021-001195 - PLANNING CASES P06-0555 AND P06-0557 - SITE PLAN AND DESIGN REVIEW TO REMOVE AGE RESTRICTIVE COVENANT - 4866 SIERRA VISTA Hearing was called to consider approving a request by Collin Walcker of Overland Development Company to modify the condition of approval No. 4 relating to Planning Cases P06-0555 Site Plan Review Permit an d P06-0557 Design Review requiring an age restrictive covenant for a congregate care facility approved in 2006. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) determine that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen wi th certainty that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; an d (2) approve Planning Case PR-2021-001195 Modification of Conditions to modify condition of approval #4, subject to the recommended conditions of approval. The motion carried with Councilmember Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Hemenway recused.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there was no reportable action taken during closed session on Item No. 27.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
There were no future items requested at this time.
RECESS
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 5: 30 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one wishing to address the City Council.