CITY COUNCIL
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PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson, Councilmembe rs Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: Councilwoman Plascencia
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.
Pastor Dell Castro of Victory Outreach Church gave the Invocation.
Mayor Lock Dawson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Conder presented a video on the Forgotten Veteran in recognition of Veterans Day.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Mary Humboldt and Malissa McKeith spoke re garding the resolution on Agricultural Preserves Technical Advisory Committee. Steve Johnson spoke regarding electioneering.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on Mulberry Village Project, Riverside Free Clinic at First Congregational Church, Day of the Dead Celebration, University of California, Riverside Business School Economic Prosperity Forum, and Neighbors of the Wood Streets meeting. Councilmember Fierro reported on Election Day. Councilmember Conder thanked volunteers of Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) for the Casa Blanca cleanup and reported that Councilmember Perry was honored by KRCB with the Bob Stewart Award for Improving Neighborhoods. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on the Veterans Day ceremony at the Military Wall of Honor, Beautify Riverside event, and the adoption event at the County observing November as National Adoption Month.
The City Council Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee will conduct an in- person and virtual special meeting on Mond ay November 14, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
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COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
There was no update on Intergovernmental relations and legislation.
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS UPDATE
The City Council received an update on homeless solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
There was no 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.
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 the exception of (1) Resolution to establish and diminish Agricultural Preserves under the Williamson Act continued to a future City Council meeting; and (2) Ordinance to permit electrified security fence systems in Industrial Zones continued to the City Council meeting on December 6, 2022. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenw ay voting aye, Councilmember Cervantes abstaining, and Councilwoman Plascencia absent.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting for October 25, 2022, were approved as presented.
AMENDMENT TO AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO
STREAMLINE REVIEW PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHMENT AND DIMINISHMENT OF AGRICULTURAL
PRESERVES UNDER THE WILLIAMSON ACT - RESOLUTION
This item was continued to a future City Council meeting.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2218 - AGREEMENT - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS EVENT SECURITY
SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Services Agreement with American Global Security, Chatsworth, to provide event security services for the 2022 Festival of Lights in an amount not- to-exceed $197,680 for a term ending on January 31, 2023; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Services Agreement with American Global Security, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
CASE PR-2022-001346 - ELECTRIFIED SECURITY FENCE SYSTEMS IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES -
ORDINANCE - CONTINUED
This item was continued to the City Council meeting on December 6, 2022.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES URBAN COMMUNITY DROUGHT RELIEF
GRANT PROGRAM - PUBLIC UTILITIES' RIVERS IDE HABITAT, PARKS, AND WATER PROJECT -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application to the Department of Water Resources Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program for Riverside Public Utilities’ Riverside Habita t, Parks, and Water Project in the estimated amount of $25,000,000; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to accept the amount awarded and execute all grant documents, including making minor and non- substantive changes to documents associated wi th the grant; and (3) with at least five affirmative votes, and upon grant award, authorized a supplemental appropriation and recording of revenue in the amount of the grant award in the Water Fund, Urban Community Drought Relief Project; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23922 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Exec ute on Behalf of the City of Riverside All Necessary Applications, Contracts, Payment Requests, Agreements and Amendments in The Process of Applying for and Securing Funds Under the California Department of Water Resources Urban Community Drought Relie f Grant Program, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - MAINTENANCE OF DOWNTOWN AR EA WATER FEATURES ON MAIN STREET MALL
The City Council (1) approved a Services Agreement for Maintenance of Downtown Area Water Features Located on Main Street Mall wi th Service First, Sant a Ana, California, for a term through June 30, 2025, in the amount $136,000 for the initial term, with the option
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to extend for two additional one-year te rms; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Services Agreement, including making minor and non- substantive changes; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute two optional one-year term extensions to the Se rvices Agreement provided that the annual amounts are included in the approved budget.
SPEED LIMIT ZONE - CALMHILL/CALIFORNIA/CHALLEN AVENUES - WASHINGTON/
SUNDANCE TRAIL - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Section 10.76.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code designating the Prima Facie Speed Limits for streets and portions thereof in accordance with the provisions of Se ctions 10.20.020 and 10.20.030, for establishment of 25 mph speed limit zone on Calmhill Drive from California to Challen Avenues and 30 mph speed limit zone on Frances Street from Washington Street to Sundance Trail, whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7610 of the City of Riverside, California Amending Section 10.76.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code Designating the Prima Fa cie Speed Limits for Streets and Portions Thereof in Accordance with the Provisions of Sections 10.20.020 And 10.20.030, was presented and adopted.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
ESTABLISH MODEL DEAF COMMUNITY COMMISSION
This item was removed from the agenda.
STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM PARKING ENFORCEMENT - ESTABLISH TEMPORARY
SUSPENSION - ORDINANCE
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Conder to refer the item to the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee.
The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye, Councilmember Cervantes ab staining and Councilwoman Plascencia absent.
Councilmember Edwards recused herself from the Closed Session item regarding the lease of property on the corner of Fifth and Orange Streets, commonly known as Lot 33/Convention Center citing real property conflict.
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Councilmember Conder recused himself from the Closed Session item regarding Tony Platt v City of Riverside citing he is on a potential witness list.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed 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 Tony Platt v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Cristina Arangure-Jacquez v. Ci ty of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 100000, ADJ972789, ADJ11310225, ADJ11309963; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Juan Orozco Lara, et al. v. Brandon Mollicone, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2102566; (4) §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; At man Kadakia, Korin Crawford, Negotiators; (5) §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities; (6) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (7) §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; (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 all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, al l 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 El ectrical Workers #47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association: (9) §54957 for appointment/employment of City Manager by City Council; and (10) §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.
Mayor Lock Dawson and the City Council returned to open session at 3:17 p.m. with all Councilmembers present including Councilwoman Plascencia.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
Councilmember Fierro recused himself from pa rticipating in the following item citing conflict of interest and left the dais due to ownership of a business within 500 feet of the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement District.
2023 DOWNTOWN PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPR OVEMENT AREA ANNUAL ASSESSMENT -
RESOLUTION
Hearing was called to hear and rule on any protests to the annual assessment proposed for the Riverside Downtown Parking and Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2023 and adopt a Resolution confirming the annual report of the Riverside Downtown Partnership, acting as the advisory board to the Riverside Downtown Parking and Business Improvement District, and levying assessments for Calendar Year 2023. One person spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) adopt a Resolution confirming the annual report of the Riverside Downtown Partnership, acting as the advisory board to the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area and levying assessments for Calendar Year 2023; and (2) direct the Riverside Downtown Partnersh ip to expend revenues derived from the Riverside Downtown Parking and Business Im provement Area annual assessment and to operate the programs and activities in acco rdance with Chapter 3.46 of the Riverside Municipal Code and the annual report. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry, Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Fierro recused.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived Resolution No. 23923 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Confirming the Annual Report of the Riverside Downtown Partnership Acting in its Capacity as the Advisory Board to the Downtown Parking and Business Improvem ent Area and Levying Assessments for Calendar Year 2023, was presented and adopted.
Councilmember Fierro returned to the dais.
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ISSUANCE OF 2022A WATER REVENUE BONDS - INTEREST RATE MODE CONVERSION AND REMARKETING OF 2011A - RESOLUTIONS
Hearing was called to consider approving t he issuance of up to $70 million of Water Revenue Bonds to finance identified Water Utility capital projects and to pay bond issuance, along with the interest rate mode conversion and remarketing of $24.05 million 2011A Variable Rate Refunding Water Revenue Bonds to be supported by a Letter of Credit issued by PNC Bank, National Association. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) approve the City’s Financing Team for the transactions and authorize the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer or any duly authorized designee to pay the costs of such firms in connection with the interest rate reset and tender, purchase and remarketing of the 2011A Bonds from the City’s Water Fund and the costs of the firms in connection with the new money issuance of the 2022A Water Revenue Bonds from bond proceeds; (2) adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of the 2022A Water Revenue Bonds in an aggregate pr incipal amount not-to-exceed $70 million; (3) adopt a resolution authorizing certain actions related to an unscheduled mandatory tender, interest rate mode conversion and remarketing of the previously authorized and currently outstanding 2011A Bonds, including approval of a Reimbursement Agreement and Fee Letter with PNC Bank, National Association, and Remarketing Statement for the 2011A Bonds; and (4) upon closing of the 2022A Water Revenue Bonds, authorize the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer, or designee to make the necessary budget adjustments and/or appropriations to prop erly record the refunding and financing expenses in accordance with governmental accounting standards. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the titles having been read an d further readings waived, Resolution No. 23924 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California Authorizing the Issuance of Water Revenue Bonds of the City in an A ggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $70,000,000 and Providing the Terms and Conditions of Such Bonds (Eleventh Supplemental Resolution); and Resolution No. 23925 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing Certain Actions Related to an Interest Rate Mode Conversion and Remarketing of the Previous ly Authorized and Issued Variable Rate Refunding Water Revenue Bonds, Issue of 2011A, were presented and adopted.
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COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced that the City Council authorized initiation of litigation on Closed Session Item No. 22.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Perry requested referral of an overview for sheltering and housing for victims of domestic violence to the Housing and Homelessness Committee and requested to substitute on the Committee for this item.
The City Council adjourned at 3:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk