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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers 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.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Nancy Magi spoke regarding Senate Bill 9 and the need to provide community study sessions. Tom Evans spoke regarding the Parking Ecosystem Sustainability Plan update.
Malissa McKeith spoke regarding Senate Bills 8 and 9 and urged public participation and education, and the closed session item regarding Riverside Against Increased Taxes.
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The City Council received an update on Intergovernmental relations and legislation.
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS UPDATE
There was no update on homeless solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
There was no 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
REVIEW SCHEDULE FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURES
AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) review the schedule for proposed change to City Council
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Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as recommended by the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement and Governmental Processes Committee; (2) direct staff to clarify (a) abstentions and meaning thereof, (b) the role of councilmember championing an issue , (c) due process and open mind, (d) number of Committees and the ir role; (e) use of electronic devices on dais, (f) 7 p.m. public comment time , (g) announcing when councilmembers leaves meeting early, (h) rules of order (Rosenburg vs Robert rules) and (i) process for adding Commission and Board's application for interview after the agenda has published; (3) direct staff to provide analysis and explanation of consent and discussion items and for the City Council to provide notice to staff prior to pulling items from the consent calendar; and (4) revisit the language for advisory boards versus being a recommending body. The motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM UPDATE - PURSUE GRANT FUNDING FOR PRIORITY PROJECTS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) review and approve the Ci ty’s Legislative Platform; and (2) direct staff to coordinate with the City’s legislative advocacy team to advance the City’s legislative priorities and actively pursue grant funding for priority projects ; (3) include local control, homelessness, and mental health reform; (4) identify funding for Arts Cultural and Recreation to include Trujillo Adobe and Spanish Town; (5) review the language for Infrastructure and Mobility and connectivity to include advocating for funding and opportunities for improving aging or new infrastructure to support the City’s maintenance and growth; (4) adding a variety of housing options ; ( 5) break down priorities list by Federal and State and possibly including regional priorities; (6) to review priorities on annual basis; and (6) conduct workshops on the proposed bills. The motion carried unanimously.
BID 7803 - IMPLEMENT SIGNAL TIMING PLANS IN DOWNTOWN AREA - HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM CYCLE VII GRANT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to (1) award construction contract for Bid 7803 for implementation of signal timing plans in the Downtown area, high friction surface treatment and high intensity activated crosswalk signal improvements at various locations throughout the City to Elecnor Belco Electric Inc. , Chino, California, in the amount of $1,824,299; (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the construction contract for Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., including making minor and non - substantive changes; (3) accept the Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle VII
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additional grant funding, contingent upon receipt of funds, in the amount of $522,580 to construct the project ; and (4) authorize the C hief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $522,580 to the Capital Outlay – Grants Fund - High Friction Srfc/HAWK Signals account. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 2:04 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1 ) §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; (2) §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; (3) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation regarding 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 regarding one case; and (5) §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), Se rvice Employees International Union #721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association.
RECESS
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 2:16 p.m. and reconvened at 6:16 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Edwards.
Councilmember Fierro gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Cervantes r ecognized the Tree Peop le for planting 15 trees in the Eastside, and reported on Black Collective event at Fairmount Park , Substation
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celebrating 50 years in Riverside , Riverside County Transportation Commission Metrolink expansion public comment period , and community meeting. Councilmember Conder reported on Raincross Trophy Dinner at the Air Museum . Councilwoman Plascencia congratulated and welcomed State Farm Insurance Agent Poonam Walia in Ward 5 and reported on California League of Cities Public Safety Committee m eeting discussing Assembly Bills 1597, 1599, and 1603, and c ommunity meetings at Renck Center .
Councilmember Perry reported on the p assing of Charlie Keys and the flag in his office was flown above M ount Vernon on President’s Day last year . Councilmember Hemenway a nnounced that Transit Agency is hosting a free vaccination clinic and reported on Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Ward 7 Beautification project . Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Virtual State of the City address, Big Tent Tour at the Airport, Magnolia Neighborhoods , - Riverside Unified School District Boardroom, and Mayor's Blood Drive on March 29th, 2022.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
FORBES 30 UNDER 30 IN MEDIA FOR 2022
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a proclamation to Charlotte Smith, a Ri verside native, named one of 'Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media for 2022'.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Hemenway reported on La Sierra University Enactus Team.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Jason Hunter spoke regarding public comments. One person spoke regarding mask mandate.
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 (1) correction to the amount for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Arts and Culture grant awards is $288,484 for Arts and Culture organizations; and (2) the item introducing an Ordinance to amend the Code of Ethics and Conduct removed from the Consent C alendar for separate discussion . The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Edwards absent.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMAKING, AND BRANDING/MARKETING COMMITTEE -
SUBSTITUTION OF MEMBER
The City Council appointed Councilmember Cervantes to substitute for Councilmember Edwards on the Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee for discussion on Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Arts and Culture grant awards in the amount of $288,484 for Arts and Culture organizations serving the City.
MINUTES
The m inutes of the meeting s of January 31 and February 1, 2022 were approved as presented.
BID 2114 - REPLACEMENT OF CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS VOTE SYSTEM The City Council (1) awarded Bid 2114 to replace the existing City Council Chambers voting system hardware to Vector Resources, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, in the amount of $84,881.55; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Vector Resources, Inc. , of Rancho Cucamonga, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER PRO TEMPORE
The City Council confirmed the appointment of (1) Assistant City Manager, Lea Deesing, as City Manager Pro Tempore; (2) Assistant City Manager, Rafael Guzman, as City Manager Pro Tempore; and (3) Assistant City Manager, Kris Martinez, as City Manager Pro Tempore.
AGREEMENT - DEVELOPMENT OF FORMER RIVERSIDE GOLF CLUB, AB BROWN SPORTS
COMPLEX, AND PELLISSIER RANCH PROPERTIES
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with David Taussig and Associates of Riverside, California from RFP No. 2093 for Consultant Services for Master Developer for City-Owned Properties for an initial term of one year plus two one-year extensions, in an amount not-to-exceed $366,325; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement and optional two one -year extensions, if necessary, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
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AGREEMENT - LEASEQUERY GASB 87 AND LEASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLUTION The City Council (1) approved Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Lance, Soll, Lunghard, LLP for LeaseQuery GASB 87 and Lease Management software solution, in the amount of $205,801 plus a 25 percent contingency, for a total of $257,251 for the initial term through December 31, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional one- year terms for a total amount of $366,102; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all term extensions in the total amount of $87,081 plus a 25 percent contingency in the amount of $21,770 for a total of $108,851; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Cons ultant Services Agreement with Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP , and any other documents necessary to effectuate the agreement, including making minor non -substantive changes and all optional contract extensions.
INCREASE ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDER FOR PRODUCER PRICE INDEX The City Council (1) approved an increase to Central Stores Annual PO 221326 for copper pipe stock to Ferguson Waterworks, Riverside, in the total amount of $550,741.55; and (2) approved a not-to-exceed 30 percent allowance for Producer Price Index increases until the end of the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, 2022; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to issue the purchase order and make minor and non-substantive changes.
FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 88 -1 (SYCAMORE
HIGHLANDS) - LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to initiate proceedings to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2022-2023 in Landscape Maintenance District 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands); (2) appointed Webb Municipal Finance, LLC, as the Engineer of Record; and (3) ordered the preparation of an Engineer ’s Report; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23824 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 o f 1972, Appointing the Engineer of Record and Ordering Preparation of an Engineer's Report, was presented and adopted.
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FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 - RIVERWALK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE - DISTRICT LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Res olution to initiate proceedings to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2022 -2023 in the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District; (2) appointed Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record; and (3) ordered the preparation of an Engineer ’s Report ; whereupon , the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23825 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, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2022 -2023 STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution to initiate proceedings to levy and collect assessments for fiscal year 2022 -2023 in t he Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1; (2) appointed Webb Municipal Finance LLC, as the Engineer of Record; and (3) ordered the preparation of the Engineer ’s Report; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23826 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 Pu rsuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Appointing the Engineer of Record, and Ordering Preparation of an Engineer’s Report, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2021 -22 GENERAL FUND FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET - TEMPORARY
EMPLOYMENT NEEDS
The C ity Council approve d a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund, Fire Department Prevention Division in the amount of $40,000 from General Fund surplus reserves for professional services with CSG Consultants, Inc., for the temporary employment service needs of the Fire Department Prevention Division.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FISCAL YEAR 2021 URBAN AREAS SECURITY
INITIATIVE (UASI) HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution authorizing a grant application for the Department of Homeland Security’s 2021 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant in the
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amount of $3,178,500; (2) authorized the acceptance of the UASI funding from the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $3,178,500, or the actual amount awarded; (3) upon grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $3,178,500, or the actual amount awarded, to the Urban Area Securi ty Initiative (UASI) Fund, UASI Program accounts and appropriate expenditures in the same amount to UASI expenditure accounts; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including but not limited to applications, payment requests, agreements, and amendments necessary to secure funds and implement the approved grant projects, and making minor and non-substantive changes; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23827 of the Ci ty Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission of Application and Acceptance of Grant Award from the United States Department of Homeland Security Through the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Ye ar 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, was presented and adopted.
MEASURE Z - BID 7879 - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ROOF - ARLINGTON FIRE STATION NO. 2 - 9420 ANDREW
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7879 to Rite -Way Roof Corporation, Fontana, in the amount of $149,813 for the removal and replacement of the roof at the Arlington Fire Station No. 2, located 9420 Andrew Street; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to $22,472 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions, or necessary design changes for a total not-to-exceed amount of $172,285; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Agreement with Rite-Way Roof Corporation including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ADDITIONAL RESTAURANT SEATING - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6951 FLIGHT
The City Council (1) approved a First Amendment to the Riverside Municipal Airport Lease Agreement with Riverside Airport Café for additional restaurant sea ting area and increase monthly rent by $250.00; and (2) authorized the City Manager or designee to
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execute the First Amendment to Riverside Airport Lease Agreement with the Riverside Airport Cafe, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LIBRARY COOPERATIVE AND STATE LIBRARY GRANT FOR HOTSPOTS The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of a grant award from the Southern California Library Cooperative and the California State Library for 134 hotspots valued at $27,470; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute grant documents with Southern California Library Cooperative and the California State Library, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MEASURE Z - MOTOROLA ENHANCED APX 6500 7/800 MHZ MO BILE IN-CAR RADIOS,
ACCESSORIES, AND WARRANTY
The City Council approved the acquisition of ten Motorola Enhanced APX 6500 7/800 MHZ Mobile in -car radios, radio accessories, and three -year service warranty from Motorola Solutions, San Diego, in the amount of $71,235.17.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM 2021 GRANT
AWARD - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted the grant award from the State of California Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) program 2021, in the amount of $737,327.04 into the Special Deposits Fund, Police State COPS Funding Program; (2) upon receipt of the grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $737,327.04 plus projected interest, to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund 215, Police State Cops Funding Program; and (3) authorized the City Manager or designee, on behalf of the City, to execute all necessary documents, including making non-substantive changes.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to introduce an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.78 of the Riverside Municipal Code to make certain changes to the Code of Ethics related to preparation of the findings by a hearing panel and the appeal procedures, as discussed by the City Council at the December 14, 2021 Code of Ethics and Con duct Annual Review. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Edwards absent.
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Whereupon, an ordinance entitled “ An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 2.78 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Code of Ethics and Conduct, was presented and introduced.
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT
REGARDING MAYORAL VETO AUTHORITY - PLACEMENT ON BALLOT FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2022, ELECTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to refer the item back to the Charter Review Committee and extend their convening for 30-days to discuss the 5-day mayoral veto period and 45-day override window . The motion carried with Councilmembers Fierro, Cond er, and Hemenway and Mayor Lock Dawson voting aye and Councilmembers Cervantes, Perry, and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no.
AGREEMENTS - FOURTH OF JULY SHOWS - LA SIERRA AND RYAN BONAMINIO - PARKS CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) approve the Sole Source Service Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. Rialto, for a pyrotechnic show in 2022 at Ryan Bonaminio Park for a one-year term for $40,000 with the option to extend an additional two years for pyrotechnic shows in 2023 and 2024 with the times, locations, and fees to be determined and mutually agreed upon by both parties ; and (2) approve the Sole Source Service Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. Rialto, for pyrotechnic shows at La Sierra Park for a three -year term covering the period of April 1, 2022 , through July 5, 2024, and a supplemental agreement for an enhanced show for J uly 4, 2022, as presented with the staff report for a contract price of $99,075 to be paid out of the General Fund Recreational Services Account; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Sole Source Services Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., and any other documents to effectuate the agreement including making minor, and non -substantive changes. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Edwards absent.
PARKING ECOSYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY PLAN UPDATE - RESOLUTION Following discussion, it was moved by Council woman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to approve the Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee recommendation to (1) receive and order filed the Public Parking Program update; (2) adopt a Resolution to revise the Parking Rate and Hour Schedule to include