CITY COUNCIL
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APRIL 12, 2022, 1 P.M.
RIVERSIDE PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
City of Arts & Innovation 3900 MAIN STREET
PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson, Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Ron Loveridge spoke regarding the Charter Review Committee recommendation for a Charter amendment to add an elected Inspector General. Omar Cobian spoke regarding Union Carpenters supporting prevailing wage and the need to stand up to tax fraud.
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
The City Council received an update sustainability.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY UPDATES
There was no update on health, safety, and security.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
URBAN FOREST, WATER AND CLIMATE PROJECT UPDATE
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed a status update on the Urban Forest, Water and Climate Project. The motion carried unanimously.
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CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Evan Green v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): ADJ12857124/ADJ12080880; (2) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Black & Decker (U.S), Inc., et al., LACSC Case No. BC 410878; (3) §54957 (a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities; (4) §54956.9 (d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation regarding one case; (5) §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 (6) §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, 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.
RECESS
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 2:33 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Cervantes gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on the 5-Year Plan to Reduce Homelessness meeting at La Sierra Senior Center and announced that Sammie Luna-Smith was honored as a Woman of Distinction. Councilmember Cervantes reported on University Neighborhood Meeting at Crest Community Church and Tree Planting event on the Eastside.
Councilmember Conder reported on Dear California Community cleanup hosted by Sandals Church and Riverside Police Department taking first place in the Annual Baker to Vegas race. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on office hours at Rencks Community Center, 5-Year Plan to Reduce homelessness at Arlington Library, Vine Street Mobility Hub, Ramadan Event, Ceremony honoring Councilmember Edwards as Woman of Distinction, and Superintendent Renee Hill as Woman of the Year. Councilmember Perry reported 107-288
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on homelessness. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Vine Street Mobility Hub. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Sandals Church hosting Dear California Community Cleanup and Annual Baker to Vegas race.
The City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to Riverside County Director of Victims' Services Melissa Donaldson recognizing National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 18-22, 2022.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS CHARTER AMENDMENT TO ADD INSPECTOR GENERAL POSITION AND BALLOT QUESTION FOR CONSIDERATION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, BALLOT
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to form a working group/Ad hoc committee to explore options for an appointed position for Inspector General and Councilmember Hemenway will coordinate with the Chair of the Charter Review Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Tenacious McShannon spoke regarding care advocacy and families living below poverty. Jason Hunter spoke regarding request for a moratorium on all building permits requesting new dwelling units citing the need for an upgraded sewer system, and Metrolink Project. Kevin Dawson spoke regarding the refurbished Forward-Looking InfraRed camera and helicopters capital lease on the agenda and the public's ability to pull items from the Consent Calendar for discussion.
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 (1) agreement amendment for assessment engineer services and 107-289
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(2) purchase order for refurbished Forward-Looking InfraRed (FLIC) camera and helicopters capital lease removed from the consent calendar for separate discussion.
The motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of March 22, 2022, were approved as presented.
FINANCIAL HEALTH INDICATORS TO MANAGE OVERALL FINANCIAL HEALTH AND MAINTAIN
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
The City Council received and ordered filed the Financial Health Indicators to report on and manage the overall financial fiscal health of the City and maintain fiscal responsibility.
CLASSIFIED SERVICE AMENDMENT - FRINGE BENEFIT AND SALARY PLAN - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCED
The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend Chapter 2.36 of the Riverside Municipal Code entitled Personnel System to clearly define exceptions to the classified service in Section 2.36.040; whereupon, an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 2.36.040 Regarding Classified Service," was presented and introduced.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ADDITIONAL UNIVERSAL USER LICENSES FOR HELP DESK
APPLICATION
The City Council (1) approved the First Contract Amendment with Team Dynamix Solutions, LLC, to add twenty universal user licenses for the remainder of the contract term, ending June 30, 2025, in the amount of $26,230.74, for a total contract amount of $194,438.74; (2) approved additional change order authority up to 15 percent of the amended total contract amount or $29,165; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment and any additional documentation to effectuate the purchase and the ability to make minor non-substantial changes.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ASSESSMENT ENGINEER SERVICES
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to continue this item to a future date. The motion carried with 107-290
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Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting no.
MEASURE Z - REFURBISHED FORWARD-LOOKING INFRARED (FLIR) CAMERA - POLICE
AVIATION UNIT - POLICE HELICOPTERS CAPITAL LEASE - TAXES AND ESTIMATED CAPITAL
LEASE INTEREST - EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) approve a purchase order with Hangar One Avionics, Carlsbad, for the purchase of a refurbished Forward-Looking InfraRed camera in the amount of $423,796.57; and (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $3,142,993.63 in the Measure Z- Police Helicopters Capital Lease spending item to account for taxes ($942,993.63) and estimated capital lease interest ($2,200,000). The motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there was no reportable action taken during closed session on Item Nos. 8 and 9.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
There were no future items requested at this time.
The City Council adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk
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