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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 1:02 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one wishing to address the City Council.
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
There was no update on Intergovernmental relations and legislation.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY UPDATE
The City Council received an update on Fiscal responsibility.
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.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
MEASURE Z - 2021-22 PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - STREET REHABILITATION Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to approve a suppl emental appropriation of $3,500,000 from Measure Z funds for the Pavement Management Program in Fiscal Year 2021/22 and
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authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an interfund transfer from the Measure Z fund to the Measure Z Capital Fund, Pavement Rehab/Pedestrian Facilities Improvement Project. The motion carried unanimously.
2022 FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to defer the 2022 Fourth of July fireworks celebration to the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee. The motion carried unanimously.
RECESS
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 2: 42 p.m. and reconvened at 3:08 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DE VELOPMENT AUTHORITY - AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT - 11253 PIERCE - RESOLUTION
Hearing was called to consider a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) issuance of revenue bonds and the related plan of financing for the acquisition and development of Vista De La Sierra Apartments, an 80-un it affordable housing project located at 11253 Pierce Street, Riverside, California and adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate authorizing amount not to exceed $40,000,000 by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, on behalf of Golden Pierce Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership company to provide for the financing of the Project. 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 adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $40,000,000 by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, on behalf of Gold en Pierce Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited partnership company to provide for the financing of the Project. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23802 of the City Council of the City of Riverside Approving the Issuance by the California
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Statewide Communities Development Authority of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Vista De La Sierra Apartments, was presented and adopted.
CASES P19-0560, P19-0561, P19-0562, AND P19-0563 - CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - 3420-3482 MISSION INN - CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 12, 2021 Hearing was called to consider an appeal by Greens Ehrenberg, LLC, of a denial by the Cultural Heritage Board (CHB) for environmental determination and a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a ho tel and the adaptive reuse of the former Central Fire Station into office space, locate d in the Mission Inn Historic District; and an appeal by Louzeau Drury, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER), of the Planning Co mmission’s approval of the environmental determination, Conditional Use Permit, and Variances for the construction of a hotel, located at 3420 – 3482 Mission Inn Avenue, situated on the south side of Mission Inn Avenue between Lemon and Lime Streets, in the DSP – RC – Downtown Specific Plan Raincross District. Seventeen people spok e on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to (1) determine the Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed project is exempt from the Ca lifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15331 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) and 15332 (In- Fill Development Projects), as it constitutes an infill and rehabilitation project, consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties; (2) uphold the appeal by Greens Ehrenberg, LLC, and approve Planning Case P19-0563 Certificate of Appropriateness, based on the fi ndings outlined in the Cultural Heritage Board staff report and subject to the recomme nded conditions of approval; (3) uphold the Planning Commission’s determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines, as the projec t will not have a significant effect on the environment; and (4) deny the appeal by Louzeau Drury, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) and uphold the City Planning Commission’s approval of Planning Cases P19-0560 (Conditional Use Permit), P19-0561 (Variance), and P19-0562 (Variance), based on the findings outlined in the staff report and subject to the conditions of approval.
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Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Conder to reject staff recommendation and request a full Environmental Impact Report including a CEQA review. The motion failed with Councilmembers Cervantes and Conder vo ting aye and Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Perry, Hemenway, and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no.
Subsequently, the original motion carried wi th Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Perry, Hemenway, and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmembers Cervantes and Conder voting no.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed sessions at 5:13 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Al Zelinka, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of 4102 Orange Street (Downtown Police Department Building), APN: 215-282-018, by County of Riverside; Jeffrey Van Wagenen Riverside County Executive Officer, Negotiator; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United St ates District Court Case No. 1:17-CV-2804; (3) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation regarding one case; (4) §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 (5) §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 all Executive Management employees including the City Attorney and City Clerk, all Management and Confidential employees as defined by PERS, Fire Manage ment Unit, Riverside City Firefighters Association, Riverside Police Officers Associ ation (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 reconvened at 6:17 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
The Invocation was given by Joshua Gonzalez, Un iversity of California, Riverside Director of Native Student Programs.
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Councilmember Edwards led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on in person office hours at Brandon’s Diner and mini office hours via Zoom. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Eastside Neighborhood meeting at Cesar Chavez regarding Rive rside County Transportation Commission proposal on a project near Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Neighborhood meeting, and Indigenous People Heritage Month. Councilmember Fierro reported on Fire Department hoisting an American flag at the residence of Colonel Vincent Scarano. Councilmember Conder reported on Good Morning Riversid e event with Major General Jeff Pennington of March Air Reserve Base as guest speaker an d flag pick up at the National Cemetery.
Councilwoman Plascencia reported on Grand Opening of Raj Specialty Catering, youth office hours, office hours at Renck Center, and Anti-Racist Riverside event.
Councilmember Perry reported on Love Riverside cleanup at Camp Anza and food and resources for families in need. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Ward 7 community meeting and thanked staff for att ending. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on hoisting an American flag at the resid ence of Colonel Vincent Scarano, thanked Councilmember Conder for attending Good Morning Riverside to launch the campaign to raise $100,000 to update the Veteran Wall and announced committee meetings.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson called upon Councilwoman Plascencia and Councilmember Cervantes to present a Certificate of Reco gnition to Sherman High School Museum Curator and University of California Riverside Native American Student Programs Director honoring Native American Heritage Month.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilwoman Plascencia reported on Thompson Brewery Co.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
MEASURE Z - AIRBUS H125 HELICOPTERS - POLICE AIR SUPPORT UNIT Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Perry to approve (1) the purchase of two Airbus H125 Helicopters in the
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estimated amount of $10,777,070 using Measure Z funds; and (2) direct staff to explore financing and leasing options and allocation of related interest costs for the helicopters using Measure Z funding. The motion carried unanimously.
REVIEW 2022 REDISTRICTING PLAN
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) direct staff to prepare a resolution for the selection process and criteria for the resident-led Advisory Redistricting Commission appointments set forth in Elections Code sections 23002 and 23003; and (2) refer the process for selecting members to the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Perry to refe r Redistricting to a City Council partially led Standing Committee.
Following further discussion, a substitu te motion was made by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to continue the consideration of referring the redistricting process to resident-led Advisory Redistricting Commission or City Council Advisory Committee to the Januar y 4, 2022, City Council meeting. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, and Hemenway, voting aye and Councilwoman Plascencia and Councilmember Perry voting no.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Liz Saxton, Chip Parker, Herb Clark, Frank McDonald, Keegan Anzalone spoke regarding Palm Street project. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding property by Woods Street for multi- unit development and a proclamation for Spike and Mike. Jason Hunter spoke regarding Palm Street project and moratorium on de velopments citing sewage safety concerns.
Lizeth Mendoza spoke regarding sidewalk v ending ordinance. Elizabeth Ayala spoke regarding sidewalk vending ordinance and housing. Kevin Dawson spoke regarding University Neighborhood Association comment s about Environmental Impact Report on UCR Long Range Development Plan.
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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 with Councilmember Conder voting no on amending the Riverside Municipal Code introducing an ordinance regarding sidewalk vendors.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 2, 2021, were approved as presented.
AMENDMENT TO RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CO DE - SIDEWALK VENDORS - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCED
The City Council introduced an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.38 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Sidewalk Vendor s; whereupon, and ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 5.38 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Sidewalk Vendors, was presented and introduced.
BID 7861 - AUTOMATIC ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT RECLOSERS
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7861 to G&W Electric Company of Bolingbrook, Illinois, in the amount of $275,922.68 for the procurement of six 15Kv Automatic Electronic Circuit Reclosers; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
SECURING THE CITIES PROGRAM GRANT - FI RST RESPONDER TRAINING - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council authorized (1) acceptance of the Securing the Cities Program Grant in the amount of $37,500; (2) an increase in revenue and appropriation of expenditures in an amount equal to the grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Securing the Cities Program Sustainment Fund ing Grant; and (3) the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents necessary to receive the grant funds including acceptance of the grant award and subsequent supplemental grant funding, as well as, making minor non-substantive changes.
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FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GR ANT - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6951 FLIGHT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the submission of the Federal Aviation Administration Airport Rescue Grant authorized under the Am erican Rescue Plan Act in the amount of $59,000; (2) authorized an increase in revenues and appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $59,000 in the Airport Fund, Airport Rescue Grant Project; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to exec ute all grant documents, including making minor non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Nevins Professional Investigations to increase the total contract amount from $195,000 to an amount not-to-exceed $525,000 for administrative investigative services for the initial agreement term ending June 30, 2024; and (2) authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the respective agreements, including making minor non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT - PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS AUTOMATION The City Council (1) approved a three-year agreement with GovQA, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for public records requests automation software and support services through August 31, 2024, for an amount not-to-exceed $66,683, with three optional one-year extensions; and (2) autho rized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any supplementary documentation need ed to effectuate these purchases, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES RELIEF PROGRAM GR ANT - DIGITIZATION OF PRESS ENTERPRISE
POETRY COLLECTIONS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $20,000 from California Humanities Relief Program fo r Fiscal Year 2021/22; (2) authorized an increase in revenue in the amount of $20,000 and appropriation of expenditures of the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Library California Humanities Relief Grant Accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute grant documents with California Humanities, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION LITERACY LEGACY NAMING CAMPAIGN - MAIN
LIBRARY AND FACILITY ROOMS
The City Council received and ordered filed information on the Riverside Public Library Foundation Literacy Legacy Naming Campaign for the Main Library and facility rooms.
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT - RI VERSIDE GATEWAY PARKS PROJECT - 5200 TEQUESQUITE
The City Council (1) approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement with David Keil Holcomb, Trustee of the D. and D. Holcomb Trust, for the acquisition of 4.08 acres of land at 5200 Tequesquite Avenue, identified as AP N 187-080-008, for the purchase price of $115,500; (2) accepted increased grant award and authorized an increase in estimated revenues in the amount of $62,500 and appropriation of expenditures in the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Santa Ana River Coastal Conservancy Project; (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement, including ma king minor and non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction and to expend up to $5,000 for due diligence, title, escrow, and miscellaneous related closing costs; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents, including an updated grant agreement reflecting a grant increase, in order to carry out the grant project on behalf of the City, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR MOUN T RUBIDOUX EROSION REPAIRS DESIGN -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Agreement for Request for Proposal No. 2099, Mount Rubidoux Erosion Repairs Design Consultant with Michael Baker International, Inc., Ontario, California, in the amount of $110,966.75; (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement for RFP No. 2099, Mount Rubidoux Erosion Repairs Design Consultant with Michael Baker Intern ational, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes; (3) authorized the Ci ty Manager, or his designee, to accept the grant award of $352,335.34 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and execute all grant documents including making minor and non-substantive changes to documents associated with the grant; and (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record a su pplemental appropriation and a corresponding interfund transfer from the Park Development Fund to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Mount Rubidoux Park Wall Erosion Repa irs Project and the Mount Rubidoux Park
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Road Erosion Project in the total amount of $117,445.11 for the local funds match; and (5) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Mount Rubidoux Park Wall Erosion Repairs Pr oject and the Mount Rubidoux Park Road Erosion Project in the total amount of $117,445.11 for the local funds match and $352,335.34 for the total grant award.
MASTER PARKING SCHEDULE - INSTALLATION OF CLASS II BIKE LANE - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a resolution to establish a “No Parking Between the Hours of 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays” zone on the south side of Indiana Avenue from Wickham Drive to 375 feet easterly thereof; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23803 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 22451 Known as the Master Parking Schedule Resoluti on to Establish a Timed No Parking Zone on Indiana Avenue, was presented and adopted.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATIO N REQUESTS - EXTENSION OF PARKING
ENFORCEMENT SUSPENSION - THIRTEENTH/TWELFTH/ALMOND
The City Council approved the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) requests for (1) an extension of the suspension of enfo rcement of 90-Minute Timed and white curb passenger loading zone on 13th St. between Brockton Ave. and Chestnut St.; the 90- Minute Preferential Parking Zone on the south side of 12th St. between Chestnut St. and Almond St. from July 1, 2021, through March 31, 2022.; and (2) authorization to intermittently prepay metered spaces at t he full rate of $1.50/hour per space, without reserving the spaces but withhold enforcement, at both sides of Almond Street between 11th and 12th Streets and southside of 12th Street from Almond Street until the driveway approach.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there were no reportable actions on closed sessions.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Edwards requested a report regarding a letter to County Continuum Care Board of Governance.