City Council
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
Councilmembers:
Erin Edwards
Clarissa Cervantes
Ronaldo Fierro
Chuck Conder
Gaby Plascencia
Jim Perry
Steve Hemenway
Agenda - Revised
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
View Virtual Meeting at
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or
www.WatchRiverside.com
Originally Published: February 3, 2022
1:00 PM
Publication Date: Friday, February 11, 2022
Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.
The City Council will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting.
Face coverings are required regardless of vaccination status.
To participate virtually, two options are available:
TO PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:
Call (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265 Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak.
Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak.
TO PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM:
Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265
Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Please follow along with the meeting via www.riversideca.gov/meeting, RiversideTV cable channels, or City social media live feeds to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s).
Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council can be submitted by eComment at www.riversideca.gov/meeting until two hours before the meeting.
Email comments to [email protected].
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23618, the Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a respectful workplace that requires all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional, and respectful public environment.
The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new harassment and discrimination laws.
LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the hearing impaired. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at 951-826-5427 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. TTY users call 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay services (TRS).
Agenda related writings or documents provided to the City Council are available in the Office of the City Clerk, at www .riversideca.gov/meeting, and in the binder located near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber.
PLEASE NOTE --The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
PUBLIC COMMENT
1 You are invited to participate in person and by phone at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265 to comment on Closed Sessions and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak .
Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS
2 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards ) (5-minute presentation)
3 Homeless solutions update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 4 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 5 Pertinent health, safety, and security updates (City Manager) (All Wards) ( 5-minute presentation)
6 Legal update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the Discussion item is called. 7 Review Schedule for proposed changes to City Council Rules of Procedures and Order of Business recommended by Inclusiveness, Community Engagement and Governmental Processes Committee - Discuss and refer additional changes to Inclusiveness, Community Engagement and Governmental Processes Committee for inclusion in schedule (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Report
R-23618
Presentation
Attachments:
8 Legislative platform update - Direct staff to coordinate with City's legislative advocacy team to advance City's legislative priorities and pursue grant funding for priority projects (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Report
Legislative Platform
Presentation
Attachments:
9 Award Bid 7803 to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc ., Chino, for $ 1,824,299 from High Friction Surface /HAWK Signals Project Accounts for implementation of signal timing plans in the Downtown area, and high friction surface treatment and high
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
intensity activated crosswalk signal improvements at various City locations - Accept Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle VII grant of $ 522,580 to construct project - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Public Works) (Wards 1, 3, 4, and 7) (10 minute presentation)
Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Project Location Map
HSIP Cycle VII – Post Programming Change Memo
Presentation
Attachments:
CLOSED SESSIONS
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 9a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Friends of Riverside ’s Hills v City of Riverside, et al, RCSC Case No. CVRI2105366
ReportAttachments:
10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riversiders Against Increased Taxes v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI 2104120 ReportAttachments:
11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation - one case ReportAttachments:
12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - one case
ReportAttachments:
13 Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of all Executive Management employees 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
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
ReportAttachments:
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Fierro
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
14 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of committee meetings:
Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting
Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding /Marketing Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
15 Mayor Lock Dawson to present proclamation to Charlotte Smith, a Riverside native, named one of 'Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media for 2022' (5-minute presentation) 16 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - La Sierra University Enactus Team (Ward 7) (5-minute presentation)
7 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
17 You are invited to participate in person or by phone at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265 to comment on Consent Calendar items and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 19-37
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
18 Announcement of Measure Z funded Item Nos. 33 and 36 Measure Z funded itemsAttachments:
City Attorney
19 Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 2.78 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Code of Ethics and Conduct related to preparation of findings by a hearing panel and appeal procedures, as discussed by City Council at Code of Ethics and Conduct Annual Review on December 14, 2021 (All Wards)
Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
City Council
20 Councilmember Cervantes requests substitution for Councilmember Edwards on Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding /Marketing Committee for discussion on Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Arts and Culture grant awards of $1,015,740 (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
City Clerk
This item has been removed from the agenda.21
22 Minutes of January 31 and February 1, 2022
Minutes 1-31-22
Minutes 2-1-22
Attachments:
City Manager
23 Award Bid 2114 to Vector Resources, Inc ., Rancho Cucamonga, for $ 84,881.55 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, CM -Communications Office and PEG Expense Account for replacement of City Council Chambers vote system (All Wards)
Report
Agreement
Bid Award Recommendation
Attachments:
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
24 Confirm appointment of Assistant City Managers, Lea Deesing, Rafael Guzman, and Kris Martinez, to serve as City Manager Pro Tempore during temporary absences or disabilities of City Manager (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
Community Development
25 Agreement with David Taussig and Associates for not -to-exceed $ 366,325 from General Fund, Economic Development, Northside Master Plan Project Account for Consultant Services to seek Master Developer for development of former Riverside Golf Club, Ab Brown Sports Complex, and Pellissier Ranch properties for initial one-year term with two one-year extension options (Ward 1) Report
Agreement
Request for Proposal 2093
RFP Award Recommendations
Presentation
Attachments:
Finance
26 Agreement with Lance, Soll, Lunghard, LLP ., for $ 205,801 with 25 percent contingency for total of $ 257,251 from General, Airport, and Electric Funds for LeaseQuery GASB 87 and Lease Management software solution through December 31, 2024, with two one-year extension options (All Wards) Report
Agreement
Request for Proposal
RFP Award Recommendation
Presentation
Attachments:
27 Increase annual Purchase Order 221326 with Ferguson Waterworks, for $ 550,742 from Central Stores Fund Inventory Account for copper pipe stock and not-to-exceed 30 percent allowance for Producer Price Index increases through June 30, 2022 (All Wards)
Report
Quote
Copper Pipe PPI Data
RPU Report 1-13-20
RPU Minute 1-13-20
Purchase Order
Attachments:
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
28 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating proceedings to Levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record and ordering preparation of an Engineer's Report - Waive further reading (Ward 2) Report
Resolution
Attachments:
29 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record and ordering preparation of an Engineer’s Report - Waive further reading (Ward 7)
Report
Resolution
Attachments:
30 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the Street Lighting District No. 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of an Engineer ’s Report - Waive further reading (All Wards)
Report
Resolution
Attachments:
Fire
31 Appropriate $ 40,000 to Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund Fire Department Budget for professional services with CSG Consultants, Inc ., for temporary employment needs of Fire Department Prevention Division - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
32 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of application and acceptance of grant award for $ 3,178,500 from the United States Department of Homeland Security through the California Governor ’s Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2021 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security Grant Program and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Fire Chief; and amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 accordingly - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
Report
Award Letter
Resolution
UASI Signature Authority
HSGP Standard Assurances
Grant Award Face Sheet
Authorized Agent Sheet
FFATA Financial Disclosure
Lobbying Certification
Grants Management Assessment Form
Attachments:
General Services
33 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7879 to Rite -Way Roof Corporation, Fontana, for $149,813 with 15 percent change order authority for total not -to-exceed $ 172,285 from Measure Z Annual Deferred Maintenance Account for removal and replacement of the roof at Arlington Fire Station No. 2 - 9420 Andrew Street (Ward 5)
Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Attachments:
34 First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Riverside Airport Café for additional restaurant seating and rent increase of $ 250 per month at Riverside Municipal Airport - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3)
Report
Agreement
Attachments:
Library
35 Southern California Library Cooperative and California State Library grant for 134 hotspots valued at $27,470 (All Wards)
Report
Award Notice
Attachments:
Police
36 MEASURE Z - Acquisition of ten Motorola Enhanced APX 6500 7/800 MHZ Mobile in-car radios, accessories, and three -year service warranty from Motorola Solutions, for $ 71,235.17 from Measure Z Fund, Police Special Operations, Vehicle Replacement Account (All Wards)
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
Report
Quote
Attachments:
37 State of California Citizens’ Option for Public Safety program 2021 grant award of $737,327.04 plus interest, to continue funding civilian staff to assist customers, coordinate Police programs and process Police reports - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Report
County of Riverside Allocation of Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount for COPS and JJCPA Growth Special Account Allocation 2021
Attachments:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
This portion of the City Council Agenda is for all matters where staff and public participation is anticipated. Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak, when the Discussion item is called. 38 Charter Review Committee recommendation for City Charter amendment regarding Mayoral veto authority to include but not be limited to a veto over any emergency ordinance, the annual budget and any action taken to appoint, adjust compensation, suspend or remove any officer or employee appointed by the City Council for placement on the ballot for November 8, 2022, election (City Attorney /Charter Review Committee) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
ReportAttachments:
38a CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2022 - Sole Source Service Agreements with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc ., for $ 225,675 from General Fund Recreation Professional Services Account for Fourth of July shows at La Sierra and Ryan Bonaminio Park through July 5, 2024 (Parks, Recreation, and Community Services) (Ward 1 and 7) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Agreement - La Sierra Park
Supplemental Agreement - La Sierra Park
Agreement - Ryan Bonaminio Park
Presentation
Attachments:
39 Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee recommends Parking Ecosystem Sustainability Plan update - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21322 to revise the Parking Rate and Hour Schedule to provide for changes to the Public Parking Program ’s rates and hours of operation - Waive further reading - Direct staff to return to City Council with affected service contracts resulting in modified hours of operation and award Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems contract to replace outdated
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
garage equipment (Public Works) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) Report
Resolution
Parking Rate and Hour Schedule
Parking Ecosystem Sustainability Plan
Downtown Parking Facilities Map
Presentation
Attachments:
COMMUNICATIONS
40 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
41 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
* * * * * * * * *
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
City Council meetings broadcast with closed captioning available on AT&T Channel 99,
Charter Spectrum Channel 3,
and Frontier Cable Channel 21
Rebroadcast Wednesdays at 9 p.m., Fridays at 1 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m.
View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or
www.WatchRiverside.com
Follow on Twitter:
City of Riverside (@riversidecagov)
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (@rivcaparkandrec) Riverside Fire Department (@RivCAFire)
Riverside Police Department (@RiversidePolice)
Riverside Public Utilities (@RPUNews)
* * * * * * * * *
February 15, 2022City Council Agenda - Revised
Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com