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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson, Councilmembe rs 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
Andrea Gustavo spoke regarding the noise ordinance. Lorna Jenkins spoke regarding Explore Riverside Together Campaign and Na tional Night Out. Lisa Gunderson spoke regarding Explore Riverside Together. Ma lissa McKeith spoke regarding State water drought, City water rights, and water repurpose program. Maher Rashid spoke regarding Downtown Riverside quality of life, homelessness, and parking rates.
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
There was no update on sustainability.
STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE
There was no update on strategic planning.
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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PRESENTATION
MAYOR'S BIG TENT TOUR OVERVIEW
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed an overview of the Mayor’s Big Tent Tour.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
2021 CITY SPIRIT AWARD
Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to select Gabe Maldonado for the 2021 City Spirit Award to honor his extraordinary deeds and community spirit, good citizenship, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the City.
Following discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to select Lynn Heatley for the 2021 City Spirit Award to honor her extraordinary deeds and community spirit, good citizenship, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the City. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Conder abstaining.
DEVELOPMENT ENTITLEMENT PROCESS WORKSHOP SERIES OVERVIEW Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed a (1) report on the Development Entitlement Process Workshop Series; and (2) presentation on Workshop 1: Land Subdivision Process.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed sessions at 2:18 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Summer Parada, et al. v Ci ty of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1818642; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Symons Emergency Specialtie s, Inc. v. City of Riverside, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVD S1516027; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel co ncerning Walter Linke, et al. v. Angel Ramirez, et al., Riverside Superior Cour t Case No. CVRI2100730; (4) §54956.9(d)(2) to
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confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding two cases; (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 two cases; (6) §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding th reat to public services or facilities; (7) §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compens ation paid in the form of fringe benefits of all Executive Management employees exce pt the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, all Management and Confident ial employees as defined by PERS, Fire Management Unit, Riverside City Firefighte rs Association, Riverside Police Officers Association (Police and Police Supervisory Un its), Service Employees International Union #721, International Brotherhood of Electr ical Workers #47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association; (8) §54957 for re cruitment/appointment of City Manager by the City Council; (9) §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 unrepresented employ ee for City Manager; (10) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney; ( 11) §54957.6 to review the City Council’s position and instruct designated representativ es regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee for City Attorney; (12) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Clerk; and (13) §54957.6 to review the City Council’s position and inst ruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee for City Clerk.
The Mayor and City Council returned to op en session at 3:00 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY- AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT - THE ASPIRE - 3861-3893 THIRD - RESOLUTION
Hearing was called to consider a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing regarding the issuance of revenue bo nds and the related plan of financing to finance the acquisition and development of a 33-unit affordable housing project located at 3861-3893 3rd Street, Riverside, California; and adopt a resolution authorizing the City
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of Riverside to join the California Public Fi nance Authority as a non-charter additional member and authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds or refunding bonds in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $16,000,000 by the California Public Finance Authority, on behalf of Aspire, L.P. or another entity created by Kingdom Development, Inc., which includes a plan of financing for the purpose of financing or refinancing the Project. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to join the California Public Finance Authorit y as a non-charter additional member, and authorizing the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $16,000,000 by the California Publ ic Financing Authority, on behalf of Aspire, L.P. or another entity created by Ki ngdom Development, Inc., to provide for the financing of the Project; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any supporting documents to effectuate the resolution. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23890 of the City Council of the City of Riverside Approving the Issuance by the California Public Finance Authority of Exempt Facility Bonds for a Qualified Residential Rental Project in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $16,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing or Refinancing the Acquisition and Construction of The Aspire and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto, was presented and adopted.
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed sessions at 3:06 p.m. and reconvened at 6:16 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
The invocation was given by Pastor Iki Taimi of La Sierra University.
Councilmember Hemenway led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on Neighbors of the Wood Street meeting, Vegan Depot food festival at White Park, Northside Improvement Association meetings, and neighborliness. Councilmember Cervantes read a statement regarding the social media post by Sheriff Chad Bianco. Councilmember Conder announced a visit to the East
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Coast for his mother’s birthday. Councilwoman Plascencia thanked the volunteers and participants of the Unity Basketball game and reported on monthly office hours, community coffee in the Manchester neighborhood, and donations for Sergeant Lewis.
Councilmember Hemenway reported on a community meeting on Regional Climate Collaborative grant. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Unity Basketball game and thanked Councilmember Fierro for attending the press conference with Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources on Riverside’s water needs and conservation efforts and bid farewell to the interns and welcomed students back to school.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE
Mayor Lock Dawson recognized the Charter Review Committee for their work and dedication.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR INSPECTOR GENE RAL POSITION AND BALLOT MEASURE FOR CONSIDERATION ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2022, BALLOT - RESOLUTIONS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) receive and order filed a report from the Charter Review Committee and Councilmember Hemenway regarding the review of a proposed amendment to the City Charter to add an appointed position of Inspector General, with prescribed powers and duties; (2) adopt a resolution proposing amendments to the City Charter to add an appointed position of Inspector General, with prescribed powers and duties;(3) adopt a resolution calling a municipal election and placing such proposed City Charter amendments on the November 8, 2022, ballot; (4) direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for such proposed City Charter amendments; and (5) determine the Mayor or Members of the City Council will author ballot arguments.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to (1) receive and order filed a report from the Charter Review Committee and Councilmember Hemenway regarding the review of a proposed amendment to the City Charter to add an appointed position of Inspector General, with prescribed powers and du ties; (2) adopt a resolution proposing
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amendments to the City Charter to add an appointed position of Inspector General, with prescribed powers and duties;(3) adopt a resolution calling a municipal election and placing such proposed City Charter amendments on the March 5, 2024, election ballot; (4) direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for such proposed City Charter amendments; and (5) determine the Mayor or Members of the City Council will author ballot arguments. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder, and Hemenway, voting aye and Councilmembers Cervantes, Perry, and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no.
Whereupon, the titles having been read and further readings waived, Resolution No. 23891 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Proposing Amendments to the City Charter, and Resolution No. 23891of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Ordering, Calling, Providing for and Giving Notice of a Municipal Election to be Held in Said City on the 5th Day of Ma rch 2024, for the Purpose of Submitting to the Qualified Electors of the City of Riverside Certain Amendments to the Charter of the City of Riverside, and Giving Notice and Ordering that Said Municipal Election is Consolidated with the Statewide General Election and a ll Other Elections Being Held in the Same Territory on the Same Date, were presented and adopted.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Willis Salomon, Juan Navarro, Rosy Cortez, Keely Berry, Jonathan, and Maya Rodriguez spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes. Christel Reyna spoke regarding bullying and suicide prevention and Sheriff Bianco’s post on social media. Kayla Booker, Alan Vargas, and Brian Nash spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes. Jen Larratt-Smith spoke regarding March Joint Power Authority (JPA) West upper plateau warehouses development. Sammie Luna spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes. Elena Mjelde, Amy Dahdul, and Aaron Bushong spoke regarding March Joint Power Authority west upper plateau warehouses development. Malia spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes. Marshad spoke regarding March JPA upper plateau warehouses development. Nathan Kemp, Garza, and Jazmine spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments towa rd Councilmember Cervantes. Leonora Mitchell spoke regarding March JPA wareho uses development, global warming, and environmental justice. Greg Garnier, Lin Zhao, David Rose, and Michelle Muehls spoke regarding March JPA proposal and resc heduling the presentation by March JPA
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Executive Director Dr. Grace Martin to an evening session. One person spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes. Malissa McKeith spoke regarding warehouse update and the Inspec tor General position. Rudy Allen spoke regarding homelessness encampment. Elmer spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes. Jerry Shearer spoke regarding rescheduling the presentation by March JPA Executive Director Dr. Grace Martin to an evening session.
Jack Katzanek, Mike McCarthy, Gabriella Mendez, Janet Benavie, Daniel Robles Abdula Kareem and four callers spoke regardin g March JPA proposal. Yolanda thanked Councilmember Cervantes for representing the residents of the Eastside Community. Two callers spoke regarding abortion rights prot est. Andrea Hernandez, Sarah Walker, and one caller spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes. Angela Hewie spoke regarding pa rking nuisance and abortion rights. Pete Elliott and Melody Clark spoke regarding March JPA proposal and rescheduling the presentation by March JPA Executive Director Dr. Grace Martin to an evening session.
Jazmine Morales and Greg Hessner spoke re garding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes. Tinka Friend spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes and warehouse development. Steve Johnson spoke regarding the Riverbottom and warehouse pr ojects. Jason Hunter spoke regarding the Inspector General position, warehouse proj ects, and community engagement. Natalia and Gabriella spoke regarding Sheriff Bianco’s comments toward Councilmember Cervantes. Kevin Dawson spoke regardin g March JPA West campus upper plateau proposal. Sandy spoke regarding warehouses.
RESHAPE RIVERSIDE - REDISTRICTING PROCESS OVERVIEW - CONTINUED Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to continue the discu ssion on the Reshape Riverside Redistricting process. The motion carried unanimously.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE - AMEND SECT ION 9.04.600 AND ADD SECTIONS 9.040.610 THROUGH 9.04.630 TO CHAPTER 9.04 - “OFFENSES,” TO REGULATE ENCAMPMENTS IN HIGH
FIRE AREAS - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Perry to approve the Safety, Wellness, And Youth Committee recommendation to (1) receive and order filed a report regarding the Wildlife Urban Interface in the City of Riverside; and (2) introduce an ordinance amending Title 9
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(Peace, Safety and Morals) of the Riverside Municipal Code to include any person to camp, use camp facilities, or use camp paraphernalia. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder , Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Cervantes voting no.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordina nce of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 9.040.600 and Adding New Sections 9.040.610 Through 9.04.630 to Chapter 9.04 of the Riverside Municipal Code Entitled “Offenses,” to Regulate Encampments in High Fire Areas, 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 Counc ilmember Conder voting no on the outside counsel budget to retain the legal services of William Price.
OUTSIDE COUNSEL BUDGET
The City Council (1) approved the budget in an amount not-to-exceed $341,100 to retain the legal services of William Price, who is already on the City’s panel of approved outside counsel to serve as lead counsel in the case of Walter Linke et. al., v. Angel Ramirez et. al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2100730; and (2) authorized the City Attorney to execute the Outside Counsel Engagement Letter.
RECONSIDER CIRCUMSTANCES OF STATE OF EMERGENCY AND MAKE A FINDING THAT
STATE AND/OR LOCAL OFFICIALS CONTIN UE TO RECOMMEND SOCIAL DISTANCING
MEASURES
The City Council (1) reconsidered the circ umstances of the state of emergency; and (2) made a finding that (a) the state of em ergency continues to directly impact the ability of its members to safely meet in person, and (b) state and/or local officials continue to recommend or impose social distanci ng measures to continue to meet via teleconference.
2022 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES VOTING DELEGATE
The City Council designated Councilwoman Plascencia as the voting delegate and Councilmember Edwards as alternate for the Annual Business meeting of the
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2022 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo at the Long Beach Convention Center.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The Mayor and City Council (1) accepted the resignation of Jose R. Arballo from the Budget Engagement Commission Resident Citywide seat, effective immediately; (2) accepted the resignation of Antonia M. Quezada from the Commission on Disabilities Ward 5 seat, effective immediately; (3) appo inted Ana S. Miramontes to the Resident Citywide seat on the Budget Engagement Commission for a term through March 1, 2025; (4) appointed Austin C. Attaway to the Citywide seat on the Human Resources Board for a term through March 1, 2024; (5) appointed Patty Binford to the Citywide seat on the Commission on Aging for a term through March 1, 2025; and (6) appointed Orion S. Goe to the Citywide seat on the Human Relations Commission for a term through March 1, 2024.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting for July 19, 2022, were approved as presented.
CASE PR-2021-00115 - ZONING CODE AM ENDMENT - 3845 LA SIERRA - ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by rezoning a
0.40-acre site located at 3845 La Sierra Avenue, from the CR-SP – Commercial Retail and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones to MU-V-SP – Mixed Use Village and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7604 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside Pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Rezoning a 0.40-Acre Site Located at 3845 La Sierra Avenue, From the CR-SP – Commercial Retail and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones To MU-V-SP – Mixed Use Village and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones, was presented and adopted.
DECLARE SURPLUS CITY-OWNED LAND - VAN BUREN/ANDREW
The City Council (1) declared the vacant City-owned land located at the intersection of Van Buren Boulevard and Andrew Street, identified as Assessor’s Parcel
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Number 233-061-005, as exempt surplus land based on the written findings contained in the staff report; (2) approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Suneet Sidhu for the sale of approximately 4,436 square feet of vacant City-owned land for the sale price of $30,000; and (3) authorized the City Manage r, or designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes and signing all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT - AUTO CENTER BUSINE SS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - RESOLUTION -
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED
The City Council (1) received and approved the annual report of the Riverside New Car Dealers Association acting in its capacity as the advisory board to the Auto Center Business Improvement District; (2) adopted a Re solution declaring the City of Riverside’s intent to levy an annual assessment within the Auto Center Business Improvement District beginning September 1, 2022, and ending Augu st 31, 2023; and (3) scheduled a public hearing for August 16, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. on the levy of the proposed assessment; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23893 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment in the Auto Center Busines s Improvement District for the Fiscal Year Beginning September 1, 2022, Pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Streets and Highways Code, and Generally Describing the Improvements and Activities to be Undertaken, and Fixing the Time and Place fo r a Public Hearing Before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the Levy of the Proposed Assessment, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INSPECTION - CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
The City Council (1) approved the Certified Unified Program Agreement establishing the responsibilities of each party in the Certified Unified Program Agency with the County of Riverside, Environmental Health Department, Hazardous Materials Division; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or desig nee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the financing, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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INTER-AGENCY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT/MORENO VALLEY - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) authorized acceptance of training reimbursement funds from Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley in the amount of $124,461.75; and (2) with at least five affirmative votes, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and approp riate expenditures in an equal amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley Project accounts.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CUSTODIAL SERVICES - VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES The City Council (1) approved the First Amend ment to Custodial Services Agreement at various City facilities with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC, Pasadena, California, dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services, to extend the term by twelve months from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, in the amount of $822,622. 25; (2) authorized a fifteen percent change order authority in the amount of $123,393.34 for unforeseen changes in service to include but not limited to requests to increase service frequency, add facilities, and for special or emergency services; and (3) authorized the Ci ty Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement for Custodial Services with Univ ersal Building Maintenance, LLC, Pasadena, California, dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
ACCESSION OF HISTORICAL OBJECTS INTO PERMANENT COLLECTION The City Council approved accession of historical objects into the Museum of Riverside’s permanent collection.
DEACCESSION - SIX PIECES FROM MEIER COLLECTION
The City Council approved deaccession fr om the Museum of Riverside’s permanent collection of six pieces from the Meier collection, including a cherry-wood rolltop desk, library table and side table, American Empire Revival mahogany bed head- and footboards, and dresser with mirror (A1496-109, A1496-113.1a-b, A1496-114.1a-b, A1496- 114.2).
AGREEMENT - PROJECT BRIDGE PROGRAM WRAP AROUND SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the agreem ent with Rebecca Acevedo, dba A Squared Consulting, LLC, to provide wrap around serv ices for the Project BRIDGE Program in the
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amount of $354,000, through December 31, 2024; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, in cluding making minor and non-substantive changes.
PER CAPITA GRANT FUNDS - LA SIERRA PARK - FUNDS TRANSFER - 5215 LA SIERRA -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit a grant application for the Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Program for La Sierra Park; (2) with at least five affirmative votes and upon grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in estimated revenues in the amount of the grant award and appropriate expenditures in the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, La Sierra ADA Per Capita project accounts; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to accept the amount awarded, including lesser or greater than the amount applied for, and execute all grant documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (4) with at least five affirmative votes and upon approval of a new Per Capita program gran t project application from the State of California, authorized the Chief Financial Office r, or designee, to record a transfer of appropriations from the completed Bobby Bond s Park Turf Refurbishment project to the La Sierra ADA Per Capita project within the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund in an amount up to $50,699 necessary to fund the remainder of the project; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23894 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving Application(s) for Per Capita Grant Funds, was presented and adopted.
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - MOBILE SOUR CE AIR POLLUTION REVIEW COMMITTEE
FUNDING - HUNTER PARK/UCR METR OLINK STATION IMPROVEMENTS -
RUSTIN/MARLBOROUGH/SPRUCE - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Riverside County Transportation Commission Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Co mmittee Funding Cooper ative Agreement for Riverside Hunter Park/UCR Metrolink Statio n Improvements; (2) with at least five affirmative votes, authorized the Chief Financ ial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and supplemental appr opriation in the Capital Outlay – Grants Fund, Rustin Avenue Sidewalk Improvements revenue and expenditure accounts in the amount of $220,000; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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REMOVAL OF EXISTING STOP SIGNS - INST ALL HIGH-INTENSITY ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK) SIGNAL - MADISON/EMERALD
The City Council (1) approved removal of the existing stop signs and associated pavement markings along Madison Street at its intersection with Emerald Street to install a High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk (HAWK) signal; and (2) approved installation of Public Notification Signage for the Stop Sign Removals at the subject intersection for a minimum of 45 days.
FINAL PARCEL MAP 37623 - GILCHRIST/RALEY/MACFAR - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a resolution subdividing one parcel into four parcels ranging in size from 15,173 square feet to 16,440 square f eet in R-1-10500 - Single Family Residential Zone and adopted a Resolution, accepting the Final Map of Parcel Map No. 37623; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23895 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, , was presented and adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there were no reportable action taken during closed sessions.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Cervantes requested (1) rescheduling the presentation by March JPA Executive Director Dr. Grace Martin to an ev ening session; (2) a discussion on a public letter or press release that no Councilmembers were involved in vandalism of the Courthouse; and (3) a letter on the City’s position on the March JPA item and the role of Councilmember Perry and Conder as members of March JPA.
The City Council adjourned at 11:44 p.m. in honor of Lieutenant Lewis.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk