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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 3:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Tom Evans spoke regarding Budget and the need to increase revenue. Malissa McKeith spoke regarding water bond rating.
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
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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
2019-2020 HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT - WARD 5 STREET IMPROVEMENTS - SEQUOIA/GARFIELD/ESTRELLITA/AZALEA - FUNDS
TRANSFERS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
Hearing was called to consider an amendment to the 2019-2020 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan to cancel the Ward 5 Street Improvements to Sequoia Street and Estrellita Street and its allocation of $142,314 and reallocate those funds plus an additional $51,936 of unprogrammed funds to a new Ward 5 Street Improvement Project to Shelby Drive, Crystal Avenue, Snowberry Street, and Monteel Place for a total of $194,250. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Perry to authorize (1) an amendment to the 2019-2020 HUD Annual Action Plan to cancel the Ward 5 Street Improvements for Sequoia Street from Garfield Street to the end of Sequoia Street and Estrellita Street from Azalea Street to Sequoia Street and its allocation of $142,314; (2) a funds transfer in the amount of $142,314 from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund, Ward 5 Street Improvements for Sequoia Street from Garfield Street to the End of Sequoia Street and Estrellita Street from Azalea Street to Sequoia Street project account to the CDBG Fund, Unprogrammed Funds Account number 2835100-453001; (3) an amendment to the 2019-2020 HUD Annual Action Plan to allocate $194,250 to a Ward 5 Street Improvements to Shelby Drive from California Avenue to the northerly terminus, Crystal Avenue from Shelby Drive to the easterly terminus, Snowberry Street, and Monteel Place project; (4) a funds transfer in the amount of $194,250 from CDBG Fund, Unprogrammed account to the CDBG Fund, 2019- 2020 Ward 5 Street Improvements to Shelby Drive, Crystal Avenue, Snowberry Street, and Monteel Place Project; (5) the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Public Works Department for the 2019-2020 Ward 5 Street Improvements to Shelby Drive, Crystal Avenue, Snowberry Street, and Monteel Place Project, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to implement this action; and (6) upon execution of the MOU, authorize the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $194,250 in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, 107-295
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2019-2020 Ward 5 Street Improvements to Shelby Drive, Crystal Avenue, Snowberry Street, and Monteel Place Project account, with an offset in the same amount for reimbursement of CDBG related expenditures. The motion carried unanimously.
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 advice from legal counsel concerning Sami Aryan v. State of California; Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC2002193; (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) (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; (4) §54957 (a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities; (5) §54956.9 (d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation regarding one case; (6) §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 (7) § 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.
RECESS
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 3:35 p.m. and reconvened at 6:16 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Fierro gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. 107-296
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Cervantes thanked the participants and sponsors for the Farm to Fork Community Garden Workshop at the University of California Riverside. Councilmember Conder reported on Good Friday Prayer Breakfast at the Grove Community Church.
Councilwoman Plascencia reported on Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) monthly meeting in Casa Blanca, office hours at the Renck Community Center at Hunt Park, monthly youth office hours and acknowledged Riverside Police Department for their work in the community. Councilmember Perry reported on a Job Fair at Galleria at Tyler. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on National Park Week, Earth Day, Big Tent Tour at Ameal Moore Nature Center, Fair Housing Council Conference at the Convention Center, and Our lady of Perpetual Help School 5K run in Ward 1.
The City Council Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2022, at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
EARTH MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to Sue Struthers on behalf of Riverside Food Systems Alliance recognizing April as Earth Month.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Edwards reported on Reid Park Leadership and Little League.
PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PHILHARMONIC UPDATE
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed an update of the Riverside Philharmonic.
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RECESS
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 6:43 p.m. and reconvened at 6:59 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding the City funding the Riverside Chamber Commerce.
Patrick Maloney thanked Councilmember Edwards for being a guest on Mission Riverside and spoke regarding Open Mic Night and Spike and Mike's event.
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 First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc., removed from the Consent Calendar tor separate discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council (1) accepted the resignation of Robert L. Mendez from the Budget Engagement Commission Business Citywide seat, effective immediately; and (2) requested the City Clerk to process the vacancy.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting for April 5, 2022, were approved as presented.
MEASURE Z - PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT - DOWNTOWN POLICE HEADQUARTERS -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the County of Riverside for the Downtown Police Headquarters, located at 4102 Orange Street (Assessor Parcel Number 215-282-018); (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $3, 100,000 plus any miscellaneous title, escrow, and related costs from Measure Z unallocated fund reserves for temporary funding for the purchase of 4102 Orange Street to be renovated to serve as the new Police Headquarters; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute 107-298
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the Purchase and Sale Agreement, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
FISCAL YEAR 2021 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant program in the amount of $38,509; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to accept the grant award and execute grant assurances and other grant related documents including the ability to make minor non-substantive changes as necessary; and (3) upon receipt of the grant award, authorize an increase in revenue and appropriation expenditures in an amount equal to the grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, SHSP Program accounts; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23843 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) 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, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2021 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT PROGRAM -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing acceptance of grant award from the United States Department of Homeland Security California Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2021 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program in the amount of $63,488; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to accept the grant award and execute grant assurances and other grant related documents including the ability to make minor non-substantive changes; and (3) authorized an increase in revenue and appropriation in expenditures in the amount of $63,488, or an amount equal to the grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Emergency Management Performance Fiscal Year 2021 Revenue and Expenditure accounts; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23844 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission 107-299
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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 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, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL SANITIZATION SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY
FACILITIES
The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Agreement for supplemental COVID-19 related sanitization services at various City facilities with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC, Pasadena, dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services, in the amount of $500,000 to extend the term by fifteen months from March 23, 2021, to June 30, 2022; (2) authorized a 15 percent change order authority in the amount of $75,000 for unforeseen changes to services to include but not limited to the request to increase service frequency, add new City facilities or provide emergency special sanitization services for a total revised contract amount of $1,150,000; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an Agreement for Custodial Services at Various City Facilities with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC, Pasadena, dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MEASURE Z - BID 7889 - 4TH AND 7TH FLOOR ROOF DECK REFINISHING AT CITY HALL The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7889 to Angelus Waterproofing and Restoration, Inc., Huntington Beach, in the amount of $131,071 for Floor Roof Deck Refinishing at the City of Riverside City Hall, located at 3900 Main Street; (2) authorized 20 percent change order authority in an amount up to $26,214 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions, or necessary design changes for a total not-to-exceed amount of $157,285; (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Agreement with Angelus Waterproofing and Restoration, Inc., of Huntington Beach, California, including making minor and non-substantive changes. 107-300
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CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL 2022/2023 CANNABIS TAX FUND GRANT PROGRAM -
EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND ENFORCEMENT FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
LAWS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of grant award from the California Highway Patrol 2022/2023 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program for the education, prevention, and enforcement of laws related to driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs, in the amount of $111,003.46; (2) upon award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and an appropriation in expenditures in an amount equal to the grant award in the Grants and Restricted Programs, Cannabis Tax Grant revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents with the California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program, including making minor and non-substantive changes as necessary; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23845 of the City Council of the City 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; and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Grant Documents by the City Manager or His Designee, was presented and adopted.
RESTRICTION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES - ESTABLISH 5-TON WEIGHT LIMIT RESTRICTIONS -
VAN BUREN/COYOTE BUSH/ DAUCHY/APTOS - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an Ordinance 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; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7583 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, was presented and adopted.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Councilmember Edwards recused herself from participating in the following item citing a financial conflict of interest.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ADVISORY SERVICES - PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP - FUNDS
TRANSFER
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) approve the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with HR&A Advisors, Inc., to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2022, and increase the compensation amount by $35,000 for a total agreement amount of $135,000; (2) authorize an interdepartmental transfer from the General Fund, Non-Departmental, City Manager-Gen Government to the General Fund, Community and Economic Development Department, Riverside Alive project in the amount of $35,000; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment with HR&A Advisors, Inc., to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes. The motion carried with Councilmembers Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Edwards recused.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - PURCHASE, SALE, AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SUCCESSOR AGENCY-OWNED VACANT LAND -
RAILROAD/MADISON/JEFFERSON - RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) approve the recommendation of the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency to adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Gilbane Development Company for the 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 a portion of 230-235-010 for development of a 120-unit, 100 percent affordable multi-family and senior housing residential project in the sale amount of $2,400,000 in accordance with the Successor Agency's Long Range Property Management Plan, to be presented to the Countywide Oversight Board and Department of Finance for final consideration and approval; (2) recommend that the 107-302
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Countywide Oversight Board adopt a separate resolution authorizing the execution of the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Gilbane Development Company for the 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 a portion of 230-235-010 for development of a 120-unit, 100 percent affordable multi-family and senior housing residential project in the sale amount of $2,400,000 in accordance with the Successor Agency's Long Range Property Management Plan, to be presented to the Countywide Oversight Board and Department of Finance for final consideration and approval; and (3) authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to take any and all actions, including making minor and non-substantive modifications and execute the Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Gilbane Development Company. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting no.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 48 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 Acres of Successor Agency-owned Vacant Land, Identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 230- 233-013, 230-245-013 and -015, and a 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 percent Affordable Multifamily and Senior Housing Residential Project in the Sale Amount of $2,400,000, was presented and adopted.
RECESS
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 9:21 p.m. and reconvened at 9:26 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE PRESENT PROPOSED MAYORAL VETO CHARTER AMENDMENT AND BALLOT QUESTION FOR CONSIDERATION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, BALLOT
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to deny the Charter Review Committee recommendation of 107-303
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an amendment to the City Charter to include within the Mayor's veto power the power to veto all formal actions taken by the City Council, and to not place a ballot measure on the November 8, 2022 election for voter approval for such veto authority. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting no.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there was no reportable action taken during closed session on Item Nos. 7a and 11.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
There were no future items requested at this time.
The City Council adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
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