CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022, 1 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
107-255
PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson , Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Perry, Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: Councilmember Conder
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.
Councilwoman Perry shared the words and the ly rics of the song “One Voice” in lieu of the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Nancy Magi thanked Councilwoman Plascencia for information provided at a meeting and spoke regarding communication between the public and Community and Economic Development Department, and Senate Bill 9.
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
There was no sustainability update.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY UPDATES
There was no update on health, safety, and security.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards wished everyone a happy International Women's Day and reported on Affordable Dwelling Unit (ADU) Workshop with the Mayor’s Office and Community and Economic Development Department, two upcoming ADU workshops at
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Bourns Family Innovation Center and at the California Air Resource Board (CARB), upcoming Neighbors of the Wood Street and Historic Wood Street Association meetings, and thanked Community and Economic Development Department staff and residents for attending Ward 1 office hours. Councilmember Cervantes announced a University of California, Riverside public hearing at Grant Elementary on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Educ ation facility, University neighborhood meeting on urban donkeys, a speaking engag ement on women in politics, and wished the Mayor and other Councilmembers a happy International Women's Day.
Councilwoman Plascencia reported on the Inland Empire Education Workforce Summit to Economic Development. Councilmember Hemenway thanked Connie Librenjak and the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Team for Ward 7 beautification project which consisted of 75 volunteers who cleaned up 14 sites and collecting 2,000 pounds of litter and thanked the sponsors and City staff. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on upcoming Big Tent Tour, two ADU Workshops and announced she will be attending the League of Cities Conference in Washington, DC.
The City Council Financial Performance and Budget Committee will conduct an in person and virtual meeting on Friday, March 11, 2022, at 3 p.m.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Blue Social.
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. The motion carried with Councilmember Conder absent.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings of February 22, 2022, were approved as presented.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The Mayor and City Council appointed Melinda A. Weinrich to the Ward 1 resident seat on the Budget Engagement Commission for a term through March 1, 2024.
CITY COUNCIL
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TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022, 1 P.M.
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3900 MAIN STREET
107-257
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMAKING, AND BRANDING/MARKETING COMMITTEE -
SUBSTITUTION OF MEMBER
The City Council appointed Councilmember Cervantes to serve in place of Councilmember Edwards on the Econ omic Development, Placemaking and Branding/Marketing Committee for the discussi on of a proposed mixed-use project on Successor Agency-owned vacant land located at 2731- 2871 University Avenue.
NAMING OF COMMUNITY ROOM AT BOBBY BONDS PARK IN HONOR OF FORMER CITY COUNCILMEMBER ANDY MELENDREZ - 2060 UNIVERSITY
The City Council approved the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommendation of naming the Community Room at Bobby Bonds Park in honor of former City Councilmember Andy Melendrez.
ANNUAL RENEWAL - ADOBE PRODUCT LICENSES
The City Council (1) approved the annual renewal of citywide Adobe product licenses in an amount of $55,461.48 with SHI for the term of February 21, 2022, through February 20, 2023; (2) approved additional change order authority of up to 15 percent of the annual renewal amount; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this purchase, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDNG TO IMPLEMENT GOVERNMENT FELLOW PROGRAM The City Council (1) approved the Memorandum of Understanding with California Baptist University and Stanley Prep which will remain in effect only during Mayor Lock Dawson's term of office and coordinated through the office of International Relations to implement a program of voluntary goodwill exchanges between visiting CBU "Fellows" and their close counterparts within the City of Riverside; and ( 2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for a Cultural Exchange Program.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY - MOWING AND EDGING
SERVICES - BOBBY BONDS, BORDWELL, BRYANT, CARLSON, EL DORADO, FAIRMOUNT, AND
VILLEGAS PARKS
The City Council (1) approved the agreement with Inland Empire Landscape, Inc., for annual mowing and edging services for a period of eight months in the amount of $78,400; (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with
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Inland Empire Landscape, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a 15 percent change order authority in the amount of $11,760.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed sessions at 1:40 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regardin g threat to public services or facilities; (2) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation regarding one case; (3) §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 (4) §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representativ es 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 Manage ment Unit, Riverside City Firefighters Association, Riverside Police Officers Associ ation (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 3:18 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there were no reportable actions on closed session on Item Nos. 16 -19, except Item No. 17 was not discussed.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
There were no future items requested at this time.
The City Council adjourned at 3:19 p.m.