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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 3:01 p.m.
Councilmember Cervantes gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Wood Street s Community Annual Yard Sale, Riverside Open Mic Night at Back to the Grind , and Spike and Mike at the Fox . Aurora Chavez thanked Public Works staff for assisting with her trash container s, rideshare services , Lighthouse of Hope, and wished everyone a Happy Easter.
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.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
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PRESENTATIONS
UCR GRAD SLAM WINNER
Mayor Lock Dawson present ed a certificate to University California , Riverside Ph.D.
Candidate Elissa Monteiro for winning UCR Grad Slam presentation on “School really isn’t built for some kids”: Piloting an Executive Function Screening System.
APRIL AS EARTH MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to Public Utilities General Manager Todd Corbin recognizing April as Earth Month.
2023 RIVERSIDE INSECT FAIR
The City Council received an update on the 2023 Riverside Insect Fair.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
2022 CITY SPIRIT AWARD
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Perry to select Francisca Beltran for the 2022 City Spirit Award to honor their extraordinary deeds and community spirit, good citizenship, a nd dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the City.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Mayor Lock Dawson to select Lalit Acharya (posthumously) for the 2022 City Spirit Award . The motion failed with Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Edwards and Cervantes and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmembers Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway voting no.
The main motion to select Francisca Beltran for the 2022 City Spirit Award carried with Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Conder and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Pursuant to Government Code (1) §54957(a) for consultatio n with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services
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or facilities; (2) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (3) §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 (4) §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 was not discussed.
The Mayor and the City Council recessed at 3:50 p.m. and reconvened at 6:16 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on f ilming of the 'Uncovered in the Archives' on the Harada House by KVCR Radio, Assemblymembers Sabrina Cervantes and Corey Jackson Roundtable on Housing C hallenges at the Civil Rights Institute, and Northside Improvement District meeting . Councilmember Cervantes reported on Lincoln Park Easter Egg Hunt and Art Show Night M arket at the Art House. Councilmember Conder reported on a community memorial service for Tim Strack and March Air Force Reserve Base Annual Airshow . Councilwoman Plascencia reported on ride- along with Refuse drivers and thanked the refuse team for their work, GrowRiverside at Gable Farms, Latino Network events , o ffice hours at Renck Center and Youth Office Hours at B ourns Innovation Center, thanked the Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful and California Baptist University for cleanup event and wished everyone a happy Ramadan, Passover , and Easter. Councilmember Perry repor ted on Student Vision Day High , b usiness and neighborhood engagement , t he loss of Captain Tim Strack , and congratulated the Police Department for winning the Annual Baker to Vegas. Councilmember Hemenway reported on GrowRiverside Conference and t hanked Public Works staff for attending Ward 7 community meeting. Mayor Lock Dawson thanked Mayor Pro Tem Cervantes for chairing the last meeting in her absence and reported on trip to Washington DC, blood drive at the Mayor Ceremonial Room, and the loss of Tim Strack.
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The City Council Land Use, Sustainability and Resilience Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
PRESENTATION
2022 YEAR-END REVIEW - NORTHWEST MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT The City Council received and ordered filed the 2022 Year -End update from the Northwest Mosquito & Vector Control District.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2022 - RENOVATION OF CESAR C HAVEZ COMMUNITY CENTER - GRANT AGREEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - 2060
UNIVERSITY - RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to ( 1) adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of $25,000,000 from a State of California budget appropriation to support the substantial renovation of the Cesar Chavez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park and authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all funding documents associated with receipt and usage of this funding appropriation, making minor corrections as necessary; (2) approve a draft Grant Agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency as the administering document for the State budgetary appropriation related to this Project; and (3) with at least five affirmative votes, and upon execution of a grant agreement with the State of California, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $25,000,000 and an equal amount of expenditures appropriated to the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Cesar Chavez Renovation Project. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23971 of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Receipt of Funding in the Amount of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) from the State of California as Provided for in its Budget Act of 2022, as Enacted by Assembly Bill 1624 and Senate Bill 840 and Amended by Assembly Bill 178, for the Substantial Renovation of the Cesar Chavez Community Center and Related Buildings Located at 2060 University Avenue, and Authorizing the Execution of all Required Documents by the City Manager or Designee, was presented and adopted.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one wishing to address the City Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Perry to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actio ns appropriate to each item except the Final Parcel Map 37789 to construct two warehouse buildings on Alessandro Boulevard between Barton Street and San Gorgonio Drive removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of March 21, 2023, were approved as presented.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Mohammad Noor to the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 5 seat for a term through March 1, 2027; (2) appointed Linda M.
Stufkosky to the Commission of the Deaf Citywide seat for a term that will be decided during the first meeting of the Commission; (3) appointed Julie Bjork to the Museum of Riverside Board Ward 6 seat for a term through March 1, 2027; (4) appointed Rich D. Vandenberg to the Budget Engagement Commission Citywide Resident seat for a term through March 1, 2025; (5) rescinded the appointment of Carmen L. Roberts to the Human Relations Commission Ward 2 seat and appointed her to the Commission on Aging Citywide seat; (6) filed the resignation of Arthur J. Santore from the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 6 seat; and (7) filed resignation of Ana S. Miramontes from the Budget Engagement Commission Citywide Resident seat.
LAND EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS - CITY-OWNED PROPERTY - 3095 TYLER The City Council (1) approved the Land Exchange Agreements regarding the land exchange between the City of Riverside (City) and The Ramsey Trust (Ramsey) for portions of the City -owned property known as Assessor Parcel Numbers 138 -402-021 and 138-221-002 in exchange for portions of Ramsey’s property known as Ass essor Parcel Numbers 138-221-005 & 138-200-008; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreements and sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transactions.
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LETTER OF CREDIT SUPPORTING VARIABLE RATE REFUNDING ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, ISSUE OF 2011A - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the extension of the term of a Letter of Credit supporting the Variable Rate Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds Issue of 2011A and approving the form of a First Amendment to the Reimbursement Agreement and the Fee Letter relating to such Letter of Credit and approving the supplement to the Official Statement for the 2011A Electric Revenue Bonds to reflect a three- year extension of the term of the Letter of Credit on behalf of the City of Riverside; (2) approved and authorized expenditures for the use of PFM Financial Ad visors, LLC, as the City’s Municipal Advisor, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth as the City’s Bond and Disclosure Counsel, and reimbursement to Bank of America, NA for legal costs associated with their transactions; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents related to these actions and to make non- substantive revisions to the documents as needed ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23972 of the City Council o f the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Extension of the Term of a Letter of Credit Supporting the Variable Rate Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds, Issue of 2011A and Related Documents and Authorizing Other Matters Relating Thereto , was presented and adopted.
PURCHASE - DAIKIN WATER-COOLED CHILLER - HVAC EQUIPMENT - CONVENTION CENTER -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of one Daikin Water -Cooled Chiller for the Riverside Convention Center from NSWC Mechanical Service, LLC , Anaheim, in the amount of $370,897 pursuant to Purchasing Resolution 23914, Section 602 (f); with at least five affirmative votes (2) adopted a resolution waiving competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter 1109 under the City forces exception; and (3) authorized an interfund transfer and supplemental appropriation in the amount $385,000 from General Fund, Non-Departmental-Finance to Convention Center Fund, Chiller Project ; whereupon, the title having been read and further read ing waived, Resolution No. 23973 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Waiving the Formal Bidding Provisions of Section 1109 of the Charter of the City of Riverside Under the City Forces Exception for the purchase of HVAC equipment to b e Installed by City forces at the Convention Center, was presented and adopted.
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PRODUCT LICENSES ANNUAL RENEWAL
The City Council (1) approved the annual renewal of NetMotion product licenses in an amount of $44,737.50 with Mobile Wireless LLC , for the term of March 14, 2023 through March 13, 2024; and (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to $6,710.63 for unforeseen subscription modifications and additional licenses for a total amount of $51,448.13; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this purchase, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
PURCHASE - LAPTOPS - CAREER CONNECTION PROGRAM
The City Council (1) approved the procurement of seventy -eight laptops in the amount of $81,162.03 from Dell Technologies under the City Council approved expenditure plan for the American Recovery Plan Act 2021 funds allocated for Career Connection Program, and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execu te all documents including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement to Increase the on- call construction project management services with Wallace & Associates Consulting, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 over a three- year term, with the option to extend for an additional two -year term in the amount of $1,000,000 for a total amount of $2,500,000 for the five -year term; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents, extensions, and amendments for On-Call services’ scope of work, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
POLICE DEPART MENT OVERTIME AND MAINTENANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR VARIOUS
PROGRAMS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) with at least five affirmative votes, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and authorized supplemental appropriations in the amount of $461,872.30 in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, for Police Department participation reimbursement in various local, state, and federal task forces; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to receive reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the task forces listed in the staff report.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2241 - AGREEMENT - TURBINE BLADE MAINTENANCE - ENERGY RESOURCE CENTER UNITS 1 AND 2
The City Council (1) approved the agreement, from Request for Proposal No. 2241, with GE Package Power, LLC., Houston, Texas , for turbine blade maintenance at Riverside Energy Resource Center Units 1 and 2 for $280,563; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement with GE Packaged Power, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
PURCHASE ORDER - REPLACEMENT VEHICLES - ELECTRIC OPERATIONS AND FIELD
DIVISIONS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved vehicle purchase orders with Altec Capital Services, LLC , for 12 replacement vehicles in the amount of $4,710,868 plus annual service agreements of $100,000 for a term of ten years; (2) with at least five affirmative votes, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $3,210,868 from the Electric Fund Undesignated Reserves and appropriate expenditures in the same amount to the Electric Field Automotive Equipment Account; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transactions, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
CALRECYCLE GRANTS - 7TH CYCLE (ORG7) FISCAL YEARS 2021-22 AND 2022-23 ORGANICS
GRANT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing a grant application to CalRecycle for the 7th Cycle (ORG7) Fiscal Years 2021 -22 & 2022- 23 Organics Grant Program in an amount up to $13 million, and to authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents in furtherance of the grant Application; whereupon, the title having been read and further readings waived, Resolution No. 23974 of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing Submittal of Application(s) for all CALRECYCLE Grants for which City of Riverside is Eligible, was presented and adopted.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
FINAL PARCEL MAP 37789 - WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS CONSTRUCTION - ALESSANDRO/
BARTON/SAN GORGONIO - RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and s econded by Councilmember Conder to (1) adopt the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of