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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 1:02 p.m.
Councilmember Conder gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Lock Dawson introduced guests from South Korea on a Visiting Fellows Program at California Baptist University.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Griselda Martinez, Jackie McNulty, and Melissa spoke regarding the Ordinance on smoking regulations for multi-unit residences throughout city.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on a partnership with the Mayor at the Riverside Art Museum to host a meeting bringing together entities and individuals in the Art sector to discuss economic development in preparation for the opening of The Cheech Center in June, takeaways from District 2 Homeless Collaborative meeting, ExCite grand opening, Wood Streets Yard Sale, the Insect Fair at the Main Library, and Tweed Bike Ride.
Councilmember Cervantes reported on the Sycamore Canyon virtual meeting and a tree planting event. Councilmember Conder welcomed the guests from South Korea on a Visiting Fellows Program at California Baptist University. Councilwoman Plascencia reported ExCite grand opening, Reid Park soccer game, Coffee and Conversations Women's Panel discussion on leadership and education, and Neighbors Better Together meeting. Councilmember Perry reported on Casa Blanca Earth Day event, Chamber of Commerce Job Fair at Galleria at Tyler, and Youth and Visioning Day. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on the Big Tent Tour in Sycamore Highlands and Big City Mayors meeting in Sacramento.
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
There City Council received an update on Intergovernmental relations and legislation. 107-305
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HOMELESS SOLUTIONS UPDATE
The City Council received an update on homeless solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
The City Council received an 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.
PRESENTATION
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN - BOURNS FAMILY YOUTH INNOVATION CENTER Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council recognized the award from the California Park and Recreation Society for Excellence in Design of Facility Design category for the Bourns Family Youth Innovation Center.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
COMMUNITY POLICE REVIEW COMMISSION 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed the 2021 Community Police Review Commission Annual Report.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ASSESSMENT ENGINEER SERVICES
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Assessment Engineer Services with Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., and exercise a one-year extension the agreement term to March 31, 2023, and then initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP); and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., including making minor and non- substantive changes.
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Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Assessment Engineer Services with Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., and exercise two one-year options to extend the agreement term to March 31, 2024, and increase the compensation amount by $283,288 for a total agreement amount of $805,619; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Webb Municipal Finance, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Cervantes and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no.
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2024 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT, CRITICAL UNFUNDED NEEDS, AND NEAR-
TERM BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Budget Development, critical unfunded needs, and near- term budget considerations.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
ESTABLISH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-3 (BRIDLE RIDGE) THEREIN -
RESOLUTIONS - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
Hearing was called to consider (1) formation proceedings for proposed Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge); (2) a Resolution establishing Community Facilities District 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge), authorizing the levy of special taxes, and calling an election therein; (3) a Resolution of necessity to incur bonded indebtedness in an amount not-to-exceed $7,000,000 within the proposed Community Facilities District 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge) and calling an election therein; (4) a Resolution certifying the results of the April 26, 2022, special tax and bond election;(5) an Ordinance authorizing the levy of Special Taxes within CFD 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge); (6) approving the form of Acquisition Agreement between the City of Riverside, and Riverside 103, LP; and (7) approving the Joint Community Facilities Agreement with City of Riverside, Western Municipal Water District, and Riverside 103, LP. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) adopt a Resolution establishing Community Facilities 107-307
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District 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge), authorizing the levy of special taxes, and calling an election therein; (2) adopt a Resolution of necessity to incur bonded indebtedness in an amount not-to-exceed $7,000,000 within the proposed Community Facilities District 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge). The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the titles having been read and further readings waived, Resolution No. 23846 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Establishing Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge) of the City of Riverside, Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes and Calling an Election Therein, and Resolution No. 23847 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge) of the City of Riverside, Determining the Necessity to Incur Bonded Indebtedness Within Said Community Facilities District and Calling an Election Therein, were presented and adopted.
The City Clerk conducted the Election as outlined in the written staff report, tabulated the results, and presented the report to the City Council declaring that the ballot propositions carried unanimously.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to adopt a Resolution certifying the results of the April 26, 2022, special tax and bond election. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23848 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge) of the City of Riverside Certifying the Results of the April 26, 2022 Special Tax and Bond Elections, was presented and adopted.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) introduce and adopt an Ordinance authorizing the levy of Special Taxes within CFD 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge); (2) approve the form of Acquisition Agreement between the City of Riverside, and Riverside 103, LP; and (3) approve the Joint Community Facilities Agreement with the City of Riverside, Western Municipal Water District, and Riverside 103, LP. The motion carried unanimously. 107-308
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7584 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Acting in its Capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2021-3 (Bridle Ridge) of the City of Riverside Authorizing the Levy of Special Taxes Within The District, was introduced and adopted.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2015-2 (POMELO) - RESOLUTION Hearing was called to consider adopting a Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Community Facilities District 2015-2 (Pomelo), Special Tax Bonds, Series 2022A (Tax Exempt) and 2022B (Federally Taxable) in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $6,000,000, approving the financing team, approving the form of acquisition agreement, and authorizing the execution and delivery of associated financing documents. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) adopt a Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Pomelo) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2022A (Tax Exempt) and 2022B (Federally Taxable) in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $6,000,000; (2) approve the financing team, as identified in the staff report, for this transaction and authorize the City Treasurer or any duly authorized designee, to pay the costs of such firms in connection with this financing from CFD 2015-2 Series 2022A and 2022B bond proceeds; and (3) approve the form of Acquisition Agreement between the City of Riverside, and Friends of the Airport, LLC; and (4) authorize the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, or designees, to execute all documents related to the issuance of the Special Tax Bonds for Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Pomelo) and the ability to make minor changes to these documents as required to carry out the financing.
The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23849 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Pomelo) of the City of Riverside, Authorizing the Issuance of its Special Tax Bonds, Series 2022A (Tax Exempt) and Special Tax Bonds, Series 2022B (Federally Taxable) in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed Six Million Dollars ($6,000,000) in One or More Series of Bonds and Approving Certain Documents and Taking Certain Other Actions in Connection Therewith, was presented and adopted.
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ADOPTION OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 481 AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7070 THROUGH 7075 FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
Hearing was called to consider introducing an Ordinance regarding Military and Specialized Law Enforcement Equipment related to the adoption of a Riverside Police Department Military Equipment Policy, pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 and California Government Code sections 7070 through 7075. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) receive and order filed a report regarding Military and Specialized Law Enforcement Equipment; and (2) introduce an ordinance regarding Military and Specialized Law Enforcement Equipment. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon an Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Adding Chapter 2.70 to the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding the Adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy, Otherwise Referred to Herein as a Specialized Law Enforcement Equipment Use Policy, Pursuant to California Assembly Bill 481 and California Government Code Section 7070 Et. Seq., for the Riverside Police Department, was presented and introduced.
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 abstaining from the item regarding the Ordinance on smoking regulations for multi-unit residences throughout city.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council (1) accepted the resignation of Megan G. Demshki from the Budget Engagement Commission Business Ward 3 seat, effective immediately; and (2) requested the City Clerk to process the vacancy.
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SMOKING REGULATIONS FOR MULTI-UNIT RESIDENCES THROUGHOUT CITY - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCED
The City Council approved the City Council Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommendation to introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 6.27 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding smoking regulations for Multi-Unit Residences throughout City; whereupon an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Adding Chapter 6.27 to the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Smoking Regulations for Multi-Unit Residences, was presented and introduced.
CLASSIFIED SERVICE AMENDMENT - FRINGE BENEFIT AND SALARY PLAN - ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Section 2.36.040 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Classified Service to clearly define classifications that are excluded from the classified service which have changed as a result of revisions to the Fringe Benefit and Salary Plan Section 4, Classification Plan; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7585 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 2.36.040 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Classified Service, was presented and adopted LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - NATI FUENTES CENTRO DE NIÑOS CHILDCARE CENTER - BORDWELL PARK - 2008 MARTIN LUTHER KING
The City Council (1) approved the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Concilio Child Development Centers, with total monthly rent of $2,604.94 for an additional one-year period through June 30, 2023; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Concilio Child Development Centers, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 3:43 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9 (d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Robert Blackmore v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): ADJ200205; (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. y City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1818642; (4) §54957 (a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry 107-311
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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, 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.
Mayor Lock Dawson and the City Council returned to open session at 5:08 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there were no reportable action taken during closed session on Item Nos. 20, 21, and 26.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Cervantes requested discussion at the May 17, 2022 City Council meeting regarding the Mills Act Program Resolution No. 22139 that was adopted in 2010.
The City Council adjourned at 5:12 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
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