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3900 MAIN STREET
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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 3:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Ron Loveridge spoke regarding the Memorand um of Understanding between the City and Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial Foundation. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding former employee pension and C ounty bonds. John Fisher spoke regarding San Bernardino Democratic luncheon club booth at Juneteenth event. Omar Cobian spoke regarding Southwest Carpenters Union on tax fraud.
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
The City Council received an update on sustainability.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
ESTABLISH RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR CITY COUNCIL -
RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Perry to approve the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and
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Governmental Processes Committee recommendation to (1) adopt a resolution amending the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business to revise Section IX, Item F – Agenda Sequence and Order of Business related to Oral Communications and to repeal Resolution No. 23618 ; and (2) replace the language ‘anytime’ with ‘approximately’ and add as ‘agendized.’ The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23976 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing Rules of Procedure and Order of Business for the City Council of the City of Riverside and Related Functions and Activities a nd Rescinding a ll Prior Actions Taken Thereto, and Repealing Resolution No. 23618, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 3:37 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning National Prescription Opiate Litigation, MDL 2804, United States District Court Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division Case No.1:17 -md-2804; (2) §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Suzane Kettering v . City of Riverside, Claim No.: 23 -01-42; (3) §54957(a) for 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 performance evaluation of City Attorney; (8) representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee: City Attorney; (9) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Clerk; and (10) §54957.6 to review the City Council’s position and
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instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee: City Clerk.
The City Council reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Fierro gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on grand opening of F uego Hibachi Grill and Craftz Lounge restaurants, Fair Housing Roundtable event, Annual Ramadan dinner, Aspire Housing project groundbreaking ceremony, Invisible Unheard Historic drive through tour, and Neighborhood Alliance meeting . Councilmember Cervantes reported on Claremont Graduate College School tour of the Eastside Art Murals, Easter Egg Hunt, and Eastside Art House Market Night . Councilmember Fierro reported on Islamic Center of Riverside gathering for Ramadan dinner, swearing in ceremony for the Board of Directors of National Latino Association of Realtors, farewell ceremony for Rabbi Suzanne Singer of Temple Beth El, and Janet Goeske Foundation Annual Gala . Councilmember Conder reported on Prayer Breakfast at The Grove Community Church and Air show at the Air Museum. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on Lucky Farms Orange Picking Fundraiser, Shoes for Kids event, and Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Ward 5 event.
Councilmember Perry reported on neighborhood park cleanup and tree planting at Collett Park. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Good Friday Prayer Breakfast , Shoes for Kids Blood Drive, Beautify Riverside Cleanup Ward 6, and memorial service for Tim Strack at The Grove Community Church.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Financial Performance and Budget Committee will conduct a special meeting on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Fierro gave a report on Riverside Flower Show.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR KOREAN-AMERICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside and the Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial Foundation of the Americas to explore the development of a Korean-American Cultural Center; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, including making minor and non-substantive change. The motion carried unanimously.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Sandy spoke regarding development of high- density housing on Indiana Avenue, Jackson Street, Van Buren Blvd, and Lincoln Avenue.
CITY’S SIDEWALK VENDING AND FOOD TRUCK - EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS
ORDINANCES
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council (1) received and ordered filed an update on the education and enforcement efforts related to the City’s Sidewalk Vending and Food Truck Ordinances; and (2) directed staff to bring a report to City Council in six months. The motion carried unanimously.
WORKSHOP
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING PROGRAM UPDATE
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed an update on Inclusionary Housing policy.
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 the agreements regarding donation for naming rights at the Main Library. The motion carried unanimously.
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REVISIONS TO CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending and replacing Chapter 2.78 - Code of Ethics and 2.80 - Board of Ethics of the Riverside Municipal Code in its entiret y; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7632 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending and Replacing Chapter 2.78 And 2.80 of the Riverside Municipal Code in its Entirety, was presented and adopted.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of March 28, 2023, were approved as presented.
CALENDAR YEAR 2022 MONETARY AND IN- KIND DONATIONS RECEIVED BY CITY
DEPARTMENTS
The City Council received and ordered filed the listing of donations received by City departments for calendar year 2022.
INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER - EMERGENCY MEDICAL SUPPLIES The City Council authorized an increase to Purchase Order No. 230106 with Life- Assist, Inc., Rancho Cordova, California, in the amount of $20,000 for the purchase of emergency medical supplies for a revised purchase order amount of $69,950.
FISCAL YEAR 2022 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM GRANT - CALIFORNIA OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the 2022 State Homeland Security Program grant funds, administered through the Riverside County Emergency Management Department in the amount of $62,000, or the actual award amount; and (2) with five affirmative votes, and upon receipt of the grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record an increase in revenue and an appropriation in expenditures in an amount equal to the grant award to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, County-Wide Hazmat CHOG 2022 revenue and expenditures accounts; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23977 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission of Application and Acceptance of Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2022 State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP), which Includes the Countywide Hazmat Operation Group (CHOG) Program, and Authorizing the Execution of all Required
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Documents by the City Manager or His Designee; and Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Accordingly, was presented and adopted.
REQUEST FOR BID 7963 - COMPACT TRACK LOADER AND TRAILER The City Council (1) awarded Request for Bid 7963 to Tactical Fabrication for a purchase of a Compact Track Loader and trailer in the amount of $297,570.01; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to effectuate this purchase, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENTS - DONATION FOR NAMING RIGHTS - MAIN LIBRARY - 3900 MISSION INN The City Council (1 ) approved the Donation and Naming Rights Agreement in the amount of $10,000 with Kathy and Gary Christmas for naming rights to the Adult Stack at the Main Library to read as “Kathy and Gary Christmas”, (2) approved the Donation and Naming Rights Agreement in the amount of $5,000 with Doris Wyona Gillum for naming rights to the Children’s Stack at the Main Library to read as “Doris Wyona Gillum”, and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents and approve future addendums to the agreements.
BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS OFFICER - POLICE DEPARTMENT 2021-24 EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council ( 1) accepted a grant award from the Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant 2022/2023 in the amount of $245,026.85, or the actual award amount; (2) with five affirmative votes, and upon receipt of the grant award, authorize d the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of the grant award to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Officer Wellness 2023 program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all necessary Grant related documents on behalf of the City making non-substantive changes as necessary.
MEASURE Z - MOTOROLA ENHANCED APX 6500 7/800 MHZ MOBILE IN-CAR RADIOS, RADIO
ACCESSORIES
The City Council authorized the acquisition of 15 Motorola Enhanced APX 6500 7/800 MHZ Mobile in-car radios, radio accessories, and three- year service warranty from Motorola Solutions, San Diego, in the amount of $107,680.39.