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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 1:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Scott Andrews spoke regarding road improvements, flashing stop sign at California and Bolton. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) presentation on street cars.
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
There was no update on Intergovernmental relations and legislation.
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS UPDATE
There was no update on homeless solutions.
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.
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COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Councilmember Edwards recused herself from (1) the Closed Session item regarding purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of property commonly known as Lot 33/Convention Center citing conflict of interest due to real property ownership within 500 feet; and (2) the Consent Calendar items regarding the (a) adoption of an ordinance amending Title 20 related to Mills Act applications and (b) the Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements due to pending Mills Act application for her personal property.
PRESENTATION
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed a presentation of the General Services Department core functions and staff accomplishments.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT EXPENDITURE PLAN ALLOCATION OF FUNDS UPDATE -
SECOND ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council (1) received an update on the first allocation of grant funds related to the American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan in the amount of $36,767,594; and (2) reviewed the Proposed Expenditure Plan for the second allocation of grant funds in the amount of $36,767,594.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 2:07 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Shell Oil Company, et. al., San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-20-588295; (2) §54956.8 to instruct City's Negotiator, Michael Moore, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of property with no site address located on the corner of Fifth and Orange Streets, commonly known as Lot 33/Convention Center, APNs: 213-113-001, 213-111-011, 213-111- 012, 213-111-013, 213-111-014, 213-111-015, 213-111-016, and 213-111-017 by Greens Group / Griffin | Swinerton; Atman Kadakia, Korin Crawford, Negotiators; (3) §54957 (a) for 108-134
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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 anticipated 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 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; (7) §54957 for appointment/employment of City Manager by the City Council; and (8) §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 employee for City Manager.
PRESENTATION
MILITARY WALL OF HONOR VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
Mayor Lock Dawson honored veterans at the Military Wall of honor Veterans Day ceremony.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 6:17 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Cervantes gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a proclamation to University of California, Riverside Native American Student Programs recognizing Native American Heritage month. 108-135
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on the Third Annual Turkey Drive at Reed Park and Festival of Lights Switch on ceremony. Councilmember Cervantes reported on the Turkey Drive and Lincoln Park Thanksgiving dinner. Councilmember Conder reported on Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce event at March Air Reserve Base Museum, Veterans Ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery, Alzheimer's Purple Boat Float, and expressed condolences to the Riverside County Sheriff Department for the loss of Deputy Daniel Jacks, Jr., and his daughter in an automobile accident. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on hosting the Riverside County Division League of Cities at the Cheech, office hours, and thanked the owners of Quick Quack Car Wash for their donation. Councilmember Perry reported on the grand opening of Quick Quack Car Wash and their donation to Operation Safe House. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Veterans Ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery and Mental Health Resource Fair.
Mayor Lock Dawson thanked veterans for their service and thanked Councilwoman Plascencia for hosting League of California Cities at the Cheech and reported on the Military Wall of Honor Ceremony, Beautify Riverside Northside cleanup at Fallbrook, and a Blood Drive.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Paul Chavez spoke regarding Senate Bill SB 6 and Assembly Bill 2097.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions 108-136
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appropriate to each item. The motion carried with Councilmember Edwards recusing herself from the ordinance adopting Title 20 Text Amendment Mills Act applications and the Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements citing real property interest.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT AND RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Sharron M. Lewis to Human Relations Commission Citywide seat; and (2) accepted the resignation of Taylor Keen from the Board of Ethics Citywide seat effective immediately.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting for November 1, 2022, were approved as presented.
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS LOAN AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - DEVELOPMENT OF TWO AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS - 11502 ANACAPA - FUNDS TRANSFER The City Council (1) approved a First Amendment to HOME Investment Partnerships Loan Agreement, First Amendment to Promissory Note, and Amended and Restated Deed of Trust, Fixture Filing, and Assignment of Rents by and between the City of Riverside and Anacapa Riverside, LLC, to increase the HOME Investment Partnerships loan amount by $156,062 for a total loan amount of $510,788 to complete the development of two affordable rental housing units at 11502 Anacapa Place; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to HOME Investment Partnerships Loan Agreement, First Amendment to Promissory Note, and Amended and Restated Deed of Trust, Fixture Filing, and Assignment of Rents and other related documents, with Anacapa Riverside LLC including making minor and non-substantive changes.
JOINT ITEM WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - MULBERRY VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT - TEN SMALL COTTAGE-STYLE HOMES - 2825-2841 MULBERRY
STREET - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved a First Amendment to Development Agreement for the Mulberry Village Development Project with Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Inc. and the Housing Authority of the City of Riverside for an additional allocation of $833,031.28 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program Community Housing Development Organization grant funds for a total allocation of $1,717,281.28 for the development of ten small cottage-style homes on Housing-Authority-owned property located at 2825- 108-137
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2841 Mulberry Street; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Development Agreement for the Mulberry Village Development Project, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
The Housing Authority (1) approved a First Amendment to Development Agreement for the Mulberry Village Development Project with Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Inc. and the City for an additional allocation of $833,031.28 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program Community Housing Development Organization funds for a total allocation of $1,717,281.28 for the development of ten small cottage-style homes on Housing Authority- owned property located at 2825-2841 Mulberry Street; and (2) authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to execute First Amendment to Development Agreement for the Mulberry Village Development Project with Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Inc., and the City, including making minor and non-substantive changes. 2021 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT CONTINUUM OF CARE
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) upon award of a 2021 Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care Subrecipient Agreement with the Department of Housing and Workforce Solution (DHWS) accepted an award in the amount of $199,796.50, or the actual awarded amount; (2) approved a 2021 HUD Continuum of Care Subrecipient Agreement with the DHWS in the amount of $199,796.50, to support the City of Riverside's Rapid Re-Housing Program; (3) with five affirmative votes, recorded an increase in revenue of $199,765.50 and appropriated an equal amount in the Development Grants Fund, 22-23 Rapid Rehousing Program; (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign any and all applications and supporting documents for submission of a HUD Continuum of Care annual renewal grants for the Rapid Re-Housing Program from the DHWS, making minor corrections as necessary; (5) authorized the submission of future HUD Continuum of Care annual renewal grant for the Rapid Re-Housing Program from the DHWS in amounts not-to-exceed $275,000.00; (6) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to submit and accept future annual renewal of the HUD Continuum of Care grant for the Rapid Re-Housing Program from the DHWS to-not-exceed $275,000.00, or the actual awarded amount; and (7) with five affirmative votes, authorized the Chief Financial Officer or his designee, to record an increase in revenue and an appropriation 108-138
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in expenditures, not-to-exceed $275,000.00 annually, or in the amount of the grant award, in the Development Grants Fund, HUD Continuum of Care project accounts.
CASE PR-2022-001422 - TITLE 20 TEXT AMENDMENT - MILLS ACT PROGRAM AND HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FUND - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Sections 20.30.020 and 20.30.030 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the Mills Act Program and Historic Preservation Fund amending application period to January 1 through May 31 of each calendar year; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7611 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Sections 20.30.020 and 20.30.030 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding the Mills Act Program and Historic Preservation Fund, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - PORTABLE RESTROOMS AND BIKE RAILS - 2022 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS EVENT The City Council (1) approved the Services Agreement for Sanitation Services for the 2022 Festival of Lights with Southwest Site Services of Riverside, California, for a term ending on January 31, 2023, in an amount not-to-exceed $66,569; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Services Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS - HISTORIC PROPERTIES LOCAL TAX RELIEF - 3611 MT. RUBIDOUX/5050 MYRTLE/4496 FIFTH/3092 LIME/4450 THIRD/4415 MISSION INN/7179 MAGNOLIA/6550 PALM/4190 HIGHLAND/4475 HOUGHTON/3141 LIME/3227 ORANGE/3280 VINE/4373 ROSEWOOD/3208 MULBERRY/4425 SEVENTH/6744 OLEANDER/4480 MISSION INN/4347 MISSION INN
The City Council approve nineteen Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements for a minimum term of ten years with annual automatic renewals for the following: (1) Geoffrey and Christina Starns, (2) Jarod and Stephanie DeAnda, (3) Michael and Beth Castro, Trustees of the Castro Family Living Trust, (4) Kendra Tracy and Jon Roper, (5) Brad and Cory Lynne Curry, (6) Kristel and Noel Espinosa, (7) Red Bamboo, LLC, (8) Ginko Lueder and Yoneko Lueder, (9) Jennifer Ankel, (10) Troy Kurz and Lauren Kurz, (11)Teodor Dumitrescu and Pauline Marquez-Dumitrescu, (12) Elizabeth Przybylski and Erin Edwards, (13) Riverside Packing House, LLC, (14) Brieanna Dolmage, (15) Sharon Bourne-Tennell, (16) Cody Norris and Erin 108-139
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Richardson, (17) Sallie Griffin and Nicholas Jacobs, (18) Michael Carey, and (19) Erica Melendrez and Aurelio Melendrez.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2233 - AGREEMENT - INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal No. 2233 for Investment Management Services with Chandler Asset Management, Inc., San Diego, for $350,000 annually for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions, for a total contract amount of $1,750,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes and executing the optional contract extensions.
CALIFORNIA FIRE FIGHTER JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE REIMBURSEMENT - FIRE
TRAINING SUPPORT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) authorized acceptance of training reimbursement funds from California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee in the amount of $60,000; and (2) with at least five affirmative votes, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in an equal amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee accounts.
BID 7941 - CHECK POINT FIREWALL REPLACEMENT
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7941 for the purchase of the Check Point Firewall replacement and year two of annual maintenance and support to Novacoast, Inc., in the amount of $363,019.24 in accordance with existing Service Level Agreement with Check Point Software Technologies, Inc.; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute documentation to effectuate and enforce this purchase, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY GRANT - FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ADULT AND FAMILY LITERACY
PROGRAMS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of grant funds from the California State Library for adult and family literacy programs for Fiscal Year 2022-23 in the amount of $49,731, plus an estimated final installment amount of $2,726, based on the per capita of 108-140
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literacy program learners served combined with a match of local funds raised and expended on the Adult and Family Literacy Program during the previous year, for a total of $52,457, or in the amount of the actual award; (2) with five affirmative votes, and upon receipt of the grant award, authorized an increase in revenue and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $52,457, or in the amount of the grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund - California State Library Literacy 2022-23 Program and Family Literacy 2022-23 Program; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents including making minor and non-substantive changes as needed.
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY BUDGET ACT OF 2021 (SB 129) BUILDING FORWARD GRANT
PROGRAM- LIFE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - ORANGE TERRACE, ARLINGTON, AND ARLANZA
BRANCH LIBRARIES - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept awarded grant funds and execute any and all agreements and award documents on behalf of the Riverside Public Library for the California State Library Building Budget Act of 2021 (SB) Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program in the amount of $51,406 with a 50 percent City match commitment of $25,704 from General Services, Measure Z Annual Deferred Maintenance; and (2) with at least five affirmative votes, authorized the Finance Department to record an increase in estimated revenue in the amount of $51,406 and appropriate expenditures in the same amount in designated project accounts; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23926 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the City of Riverside to Receive Grant Funds from the California State Library Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129) Building Forward Grant Program for Life Safety Improvements to the Orange Terrace, Arlington, and Arlanza Branch Libraries, in an Amount Not to Exceed $51,406 with a 50% City Match Commitment of $25,704 From General Services, Measure Z Annual Deferred Maintenance Funds: and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Grant Documents by the City Manager or his Designee, was presented and adopted.
MEMORANDUM OF COMMITMENT FOR PARTICIPATION OF ALLIANCE FOR RENEWABLE
CLEAN HYDROGEN ENERGY SYSTEMS
The City Council (1) approved participation in the Memorandum of Commitment with Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems for 24 months; and 108-141
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(2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Commitment and all documents necessary to participate, including the ability to make non-substantive changes, as well as to execute future extensions and amendments under substantially similar terms and conditions.
MEASURE Z - MOUNT RUBIDOUX TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
The City Council, with at least five affirmative votes, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,200,000 in the Measure Z Capital Fund, Mount Rubidoux Trail Improvements Project, transferred from Measure Z fund balance.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
RIVERSIDE TRANSMISSION RELIABILITY PROJECT (RTRP) ANALYSIS - IMPLEMENTATION OF
ACTION PLAN
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to approve the Financial Performance and Budget Committee recommendation to (1) receive a report from California Strategies, LLC, regarding the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP) analysis; and (2) direct staff to continue to work collaboratively with Southern California Edison on the project as previously approved by the City Council and the California Public Utilities Commission.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to approve the Financial Performance and Budget Committee recommendation to (1) receive a report from California Strategies, LLC, regarding the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP) analysis; and (2) adopt a Resolution in support of further undergrounding of RTRP and implementation of the Action Plan in California Strategies' report. The motion failed with Councilmembers Cervantes, Fierro, and Hemenway voting aye, and Councilmembers Edwards, Conder, Perry, and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no.
Subsequently, the original motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Conder, Perry, and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye, and Councilmembers Cervantes, Fierro, and Hemenway voting no.
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COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there were no reportable action taken during closed session.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
There were no future items requested at this time.
The City Council adjourned at 9:31 p.m.
Respectfully bmitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
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