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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 1:00 p.m.
Councilwoman Plascencia gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Errol Koschowitz spoke about the City's sponsorship with the Chamber of Commerce.
Patrick Maloney announced Spike and Mike's Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation, Mission Riverside, Wednesday Open Mic Night at the Back to the Grind restaurant and the Hideaway Cafe.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on Wood Streets yard sale, Insect Fair, Tweed Ride, Donor Appreciation Reception in front of the Harada House, Northside Improvement Association meeting discussing the Northside Specific Plan and wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Community Workshop on Art hosted by Riverside Community Health Foundation Real Group, Latina Action Day, Sycamore Canyon and Canyon Crest neighborhood meetings, and thanked community partners for hosting various events over the past weekend. Councilmember Conder reported on a going away party for Pam and Dan Nusser (owners of Smokey Canyon Barbeque Restaurant) and wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on Norte Vista High School Student Survey and advocacy at the State Capitol, Southern California Association Government Workshops on Workforce Development, office hours at Hunt Park and youth office hours. Councilmember Perry reported on Alvord Student Visioning event, a Falconer at March Joint Power Authority, Riverside Energy Resource Center and Heritage House visits. Councilmember Hemenway reported on La Sierra University Alumni weekend and the Insect Fair. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Riverside named one of the Best Small Business Cities in America, visit from Deputy Secretary for US Treasury and California's Chief Service Officer in the Governor's Office regarding the Youth Job Corps Grant at the Bourns Youth Innovation Center. 107-313
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COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
There City Council received an update on Intergovernmental relations and legislation.
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS UPDATE
There was no update on homeless solutions.
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
The City Council received an update on strategic planning.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
There was no update on sustainability.
HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SECURITY UPDATES
There was no update on health, safety, and security.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 1:30 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §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; (2) §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; (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; (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 except the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, all Management and Confidential employees as defined by PERS, Fire 107-314
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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 2:34 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-2024 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT - GENERAL FUND OVERVIEW - MEASURE Z
SPENDING PLAN REVIEW - CRITICAL UNFUNDED NEEDS
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Perry to direct staff to incorporate the items included in the revised list of critical unfunded needs for (1) Public Safety Engagement Team (PSET) Expansion (Urban), (2) Office of Sustainability, (3) Office of Homeless Solutions, (4) Measure Z Deferred Maintenance - Ongoing, (5) Public Safety Enterprise Communication System (PSEC), (6) Sidewalk repairs, (7) Measure Z Tree trimming, (8) Measure Z - Maximize Roads/Streets, (9) PSET Wildland Team and (10) Measure Z New Police Headquarters into the Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Proposed Biennial Budget. The motion carried unanimously.
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 unanimously.
RECONSIDER CIRCUMSTANCES OF STATE OF EMERGENCY AND MAKE A FINDING THAT
STATE AND/OR LOCAL OFFICIALS CONTINUE TO RECOMMEND SOCIAL DISTANCING
MEASURES
The City Council (1) reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and (2) made a finding that the state of the emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the members to meet safely in person and that state and/or local officials continue to recommend or impose social distancing measures. 107-315
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BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATION AND VACANCY
The Mayor and City Council (1) accepted the resignation of John T. White from the Budget Engagement Commission Resident Ward 5 seat and vacancy created by the passing of Arthur M. Butler from the Airport Commission Citywide seat; and (2) requested the City Clerk to process the vacancies.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings of April 18 and 19, 2022 were approved as presented.
CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - 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 2021 State Homeland Security Program grant funds, administered through the Riverside County Emergency Management Department, in the amount of $67,000; (2) upon receipt of the grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in an amount equal to the grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund 2021 County-Wide Hazmat Operations Group revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute County-Wide Hazmat Operations Group from the State Homeland Security Program application, grant assurances, and related documents for receipt of funding, making minor and non-substantive changes as necessary; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23850 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), which Includes the Countywide Hazmat Operation Group (CHOG) 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.
PARTICIPATION IN DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, MARSHALS SERVICE REGIONAL FUGITIVE TASK FORCE
The City Council (1) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record increased revenue and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $24,800 in the Grants and Special Programs Fund, United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task 107-316
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Force, revenue and expenditure accounts for a total amount of $150,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the US Marshals Service Obligation Document to acknowledge reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the task force in an amount up to $150,000.
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING - AKC REUNITE ADOPT A K-9 COP - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $7,500 from AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop Matching Grant Program; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $7,500 into the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Police-Field Operations, AKC Reunite K-9 Grant Program.
SERVICES PRIORITY POLICY FOR LOWER INCOME DEVELOPMENTS - SENATE BILL 1087 -
RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a resolution establishing a services priority policy for proposed lower-income developments in accordance with Senate Bill 1087; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23851 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Adopting a Services Priority Policy for Lower Income Developments in Accordance with Senate Bill 1087, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - STREET IMPROVEMENTS - CENTER/VERSAILLES
The City Council (1) approved a service agreement with the County of Riverside in the amount of $76,050 for street improvements on Center Street from 150' westerly of Versailles Place to easterly City limits; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the service agreement with the County of Riverside, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced that the City Council authorized the City's legal team to file an appeal at the appropriate time in the matter concerning Riversiders Against Increased Taxes v. City of Riverside, et al.
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ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
The City Manager announced the appointment of Edward Enrique to Assistant City Manager. Councilmember Perry requested a presentation on water drought conditions.
The City Council adjourned at 4:29 p.m. in honor of Service Dog Finn.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk
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