City Council
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
Councilmembers:
Erin Edwards
Clarissa Cervantes
Ronaldo Fierro
Chuck Conder
Gaby Plascencia
Jim Perry
Steve Hemenway
Successor Agency
Agenda - Revised
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
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Originally Published: April 7, 2022
3:00 PM
Publication Date: Friday, April 15, 2022
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 19, 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/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (City Council) will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting.
Face coverings are strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status.
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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.
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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.
3 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
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PUBLIC COMMENT
1 To comment on Closed Sessions and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak .
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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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 7 2019-2020 Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan Amendment to cancel Ward 5 Street improvements on Sequoia Street from Garfield Street to end of Sequoia and Estrellita Streets from Azalea to Sequoia Streets and its allocation of $142,314 from Community Development Block Grant Unprogrammed Funds - 2019-2020 Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan Amendment and Memorandum of Understanding with Public Works Department for allocation of $194,250 Community Development Block Grant Unprogrammed Funds to Ward 5 Street improvements Account for Shelby Drive from California Avenue to the northerly terminus, Crystal Avenue from Shelby Drive to the easterly terminus, Snowberry Street, and Monteel Place project - Funds transfers - Supplemental appropriations - Five affirmative votes required (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 5) (5-minute presentation)
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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. 7a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Sami Aryan v. State of California; Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC2002193
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7b 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:
7c Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Summer Parada, et al. v City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1818642
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8 Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities
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9 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:
10 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
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11 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, except the City Manager, 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
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6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Fierro
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
12 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, April 20, 2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting
Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding /Marketing Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
13 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Sue Struthers on behalf of Riverside Food Systems Alliance recognizing April as Earth Month (5-minute presentation)
14 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Reid Park Leadership and Little League (Ward 1) (5-minute presentation)
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15 Riverside Philharmonic update (5-minute presentation) Revised Presentation
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7 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
16 To comment on the Consent Calendar and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (669) 900-6833 and
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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 when you are ready to speak.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 18-27
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.
17 Announcement of Measure Z funded Item Nos. 20 and 25 Measure Z PhotoAttachments:
City Clerk
18 Accept resignation of Robert L. Mendez from Budget Engagement Commission Business Citywide seat (All Wards)
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19 Minutes of April 5, 2022
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Community and Economic Development
20 MEASURE Z - Purchase and Sale Agreement with County of Riverside for $3,100,000 plus miscellaneous title, escrow, and related costs for Downtown Police Headquarters from Measure Z Fund Police Headquarters Professional Services Account - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required - 4102 Orange Street (Ward 1)
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21 First Amendment to Agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc ., for $ 35,000 increased compensation for total of $ 135,000 from Community & Economic Development Department’s Riverside Alive Project Account for advisory services to evaluate and
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execute public -private partnership through December 31, 2022 - Funds transfer (All Wards)
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22 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of application and acceptance of Grant Award from the U .S. Department of Homeland Security through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP) for $ 38,509 and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager, or his designee; and amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 accordingly - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
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Grant Award Letter
Grant Assurances and Signature Authority
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23 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of application and acceptance of grant award from the U .S. Department of Homeland Security through the California Governor ’s Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program for $ 63,488 and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager, or his designee; and amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 accordingly - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
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Resolution
Grant Award Letter
Assurances and Signature Authority
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General Services
24 First Amendment to Agreement with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC ., dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services for $ 500,000 with 15 percent change order authority for revised total contract of $ 1,150,000 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, General Services -Building Service Maintenance, Professional Services Expenditure Account for supplemental sanitization services due to COVID-19 emergency at various City facilities through June 30, 2022 (All Wards)
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25 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7889 to Angelus Waterproofing and Restoration, Inc, Huntington Beach, for $ 131,071 with 20 percent change order authority for total not-to-exceed $ 157,285 from Measure Z Annual Deferred Maintenance Account for 4th and 7th floor roof deck refinishing at City Hall (Ward 1) Report
Bid Award Recommendation
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26 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the City of Riverside to receive the Department of California Highway Patrol ’s 2022/2023 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Award in the amount of $ 111,003.46 for education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence for period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and authorizing the execution of necessary grant documents by the City Manager or his Designee - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
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27 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section
10.56.020 of the Riverside Municipal Code designating the restriction of commercial vehicles for certain streets and portions thereof to establish 5-ton weight limit restrictions on Coyote Bush Road from Van Buren Boulevard to Aptos Lane and Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish axle restrictions on Van Buren Boulevard from Coyote Bush Road to Dauchy Avenue - Waive further reading (Intro. on 7-6-21, Ward 4)
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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. 28 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Economic Development, Placemaking and Branding /Marketing Committee recommends a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside approving a Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Gilbane Development Company for the sale of 3.9
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acres of Successor Agency -owned vacant land, identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 230-233-013, 230-245-013 and -015, and portion of 230-235-010, located on the south side of Railroad Avenue, between Madison Street and Jefferson Street, Riverside, California, for the development of a 120-unit, 100% affordable multi-family and senior housing residential project in the sale amount of $ 2,400,000 - Waive further reading - Recommend Countywide Oversight Board adopt a separate resolution authorizing the execution of Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Gilbane Development Company for Successor Agency -owned vacant land located on the south side of Railroad Avenue, between Madison Street and Jefferson Street, bearing assessor parcel numbers 230-233-013, 230-245-013, and -015 and portion of 230-235-010 for development of a 120-unit, 100% affordable multi -family and senior housing residential project for $ 2,400,000 (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 4) (10-minute presentation) Report
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29 Charter Review Committee present proposed Mayoral veto Charter Amendment and ballot question for consideration on the November 8, 2022, ballot (Charter Review Committee) (15-minute presentation)
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COMMUNICATIONS
30 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
31 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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