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TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023, 3 P.M.
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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Counc ilmembers 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
Collins spoke regarding rent increase at mobile home park.
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.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
PRESENTATION
CITY CLERK DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed a presentation of the City Clerk Department overview and employee recognition.
MUNICIPAL CLERK'S WEEK
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a proclamation to City Clerk Donesia Gause recognizing April 30 through May 6, 2023, as Municipal Clerk's Week.
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TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023, 3 P.M.
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CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed sessions at 3:20 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regardin g threat to public services or facilities; (2) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or rece ive 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; (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 Polic e Officers Association (Police and Police Supervisory Units), Service Employees International Union #721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #47, and Riverside Po lice Administrators Association; (5) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney; (6) §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 unrepresented employee: City Attorney; (7) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Clerk; and (8) §54957.6 to review the City Council’s position and instruct de signated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in t he form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee: City Clerk.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
INTENTION TO GRANT EXCLUSIVE RESIDENT IAL AND COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE HAULING
FRANCHISE - RESOLUTIONS - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING - CONTINUED Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to continue this item to the City Council meeting of May 9, 2023.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) adopt a resolution of intention to grant an Exclusive Franchise Agreement fo r Residential and Commercial Solid Waste, Garbage, Recyclable Material, and Organi c Waste Collection Services to Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Athens Services, Inc.; (2) schedule a Public Hearing for
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May 16, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. for the purpose of adopting an ordinance granting the Exclusive Franchise for Residential and Comme rcial Solid Waste, Garbage, Recyclable Material, and Organic Waste Collection Services to Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., doing business as Athens Services, Inc.; (3) adopt a resolution and authorize the issuance of a notice to the current commercial hauling contractors pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 49520 providing for a 5-year continuation of services period and limiting the expansion or solicitation of new business during this time; and (4) reject the proposal from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc., as non-responsive. The motion failed with Councilmembers Edwards and Cervantes and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmembers Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway voting no.
The motion to continue this item to the City Council meeting of May 9, 2023, carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Co nder, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Cervantes and Perry, and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no.
The Mayor and the City Council recessed at 5:13 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Perry gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on Wood Streets Historic meeting and Northside Improvement Association meeting at Reid Park. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Riverside Tamale Festival thanking the Spanish Town Heritage, Healthy Eating Collaborative meeting, Residente of Eastside Community meeting and grand opening of Fusion Graphic. Councilmember Conder announced he won $500 at the National Association of Industrial Office Park for the Riverside National Cemetery and expressed condolences to the Alabbasi family. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on Norte Vista Leadership Program Chaperone in Sacrament o and Southern California Association of Government Conference. Councilmember Perry reported on Annual Riverside County District Candlelight Vigil, Greater Rivers ide Dollars for Scholar Award ceremony and Annual Student Visioning Day. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Greater Riverside Dollars for Scholar Award Ceremony. Mayor Lo ck Dawson reported on National Day of Prayer Breakfast, International Relations Co uncil visit to Korea, and thanked Mayor Pro Tem Cervantes for presiding in her absence.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesda y, May 3, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Land Use, Sustainabili ty and Resilience Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
PRESENTATIONS
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF - CA LIFORNIA INTERSCHOLASTIC FEDERATION SOUTHERN SECTION FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP, DIVISION 1
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to California School for the Deaf Athletics Director Jeremias Valencia for CIF Southern Section Football Championship, Division 1.
2022 CITY SPIRIT AWARD
Mayor Lock Dawson presented the 2022 City Spirit Award to Francisca Beltran for her extraordinary deeds, community spirit, citi zenship, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Riverside.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding Public Records Request. Steve Johnson spoke regarding amending Rules of Order and Procedures to address speaking on items that are continued. Aram Ayra spoke regarding Co mmunity Support Grant program. Mercedes Daleon spoke regarding Public Comment portion of City Council meeting and Commemorative Flag Policy. Tom Evans spoke regarding Fiscal Year 2021-22 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance at various location s throughout the City. Jason Hunter spoke regarding Public Comment on items that are continued and the Van Buren Sewer project. Lisa Anders spoke regarding the Fl ag Policy. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding Small Business and Economic Development and street vendors. One caller spoke regarding the Flag 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 (1) the purchase of two 2024 Rosenbauer Type 1 Commander Pumpers;
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and (2) the Community Support Grant program removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The motion carried wi th Councilmember Conder abstaining and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no on the gravity sewer and force main pipelines installation on Van Buren Boulevard.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of April 18, 2023, were approved as presented.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS, RESIGNATION, AND REMOVAL The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Terrylene Sacchetti to the Commission of the Deaf Ward 2 seat; (2) appointed Gianna F. Visco to the Commission of the Deaf Youth Ex Officio seat; (3) filed resignation of Pa trick Taber from the Park and Recreation Commission Citywide seat; and (4) removed Don E. Coon from the Commission on Disabilities Ward 7 seat.
IMPLEMENT TEMPORARY CUL-DE-SAC SI X-MONTH PILOT PROJECT - ABERNATHY/
PERTHSHIRE
The City Council approved the Mobility an d Infrastructure Committee recommendation to approve the temporary cul-de-sac six-month pilot project at the westerly terminus of Abernathy Drive at its intersection with Perthshire Place.
REIMBURSEMENT - FIRE DEPARTMENT INSTRUCTIONAL HOURS PER INTER-AGENCY
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) authorized acceptance of training reimbursement funds from Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley in the amount of $103,471.38, or in the amount of the grant award; and (2) au thorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and an appropriation in expenditures in the amount of the grant award in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley Project accounts.
MOBILE BARRIER EQUIPMENT - FIRE DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT The City Council approved the purchase of mobile barrier equipment from Meridian Rapid Defense Group in the amount $113,755.30 for the Fire Department’s Office of Emergency Management.
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HEAVY DUTY AERIAL PERSONNEL-LIFT VE HICLE - PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC SIGNAL
MAINTENANCE DIVISION
The City Council approved the purchase of one heavy duty aerial personnel-lift vehicle from Altec Industries, Inc., Birmingham, Alab ama, for the Public Works Traffic Signal Maintenance Division in the amount of $218,990.
MEASURE Z - BID 7908 - FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 ARTERIAL AND MINOR STREETS MAINTENANCE PHASE 2 - CITYWIDE
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7908 for a construction contract for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 2 to R.J. Noble Company, Orange, in the amount of $10,272,720; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BID 7974 - CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY - GRAV ITY SEWER AND FORCE MAIN PIPELINES
INSTALLATION ON VAN BUREN
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7974 for the installation of gravity sewer and force main pipelines on Van Buren Boulevard to E.J. Meyer Company, Yucaipa, California, for a construction contract in the amount of $7,848,888; (2) approved change order authority for Bid 7974 for the installation of gravity sewer and force main pipelines on Van Buren Boulevard to E.J. Meyer Company in the amount of $784,888 (10 percent of the contract) for a total contract amount of $8,633,776; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction cont ract with E.J. Meyer Company including making minor and non-substantive changes.
FEDERAL HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE XI GRANT - EQUIPMENT
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY IMPROVEMENT - MISSION INN/
REDWOOD/SCOUT
The City Council (1) accepted a Federal Hi ghway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle XI grant award in the amount of $7,815,420 to the Public Works Department for the purchase of equipment, implementation of new leading pedestrian interval signal timing, and installation of a median barrier and high friction surface treatment on Mission Inn Avenue between Redwood Avenue and Scout Lane; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all Federal High way Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) (Cycle XI) Grant Agreements and any related grant documents, making minor corrections as necessary; and (3) authorized t he Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the am ount of $7,815,420 and an appropriation in
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expenditures in the same am ount to the Capital Outlay-G rants Fund, Signal Backplate LPI Mission Inn Project.
BID 7928 - REJECT ALL BIDS AND RELEASE RELATED BID BONDS - MAGNOLIA AVENUE SEWER
FORCE MAIN REHABILITATION
The City Council rejected all bids and released related bid bonds received for Bid 7928, Magnolia Avenue Sewer Force Main Rehabilitation.
EMERGENCY WORK - WATER QU ALITY CONTROL PLANT GAS LI NE REPAIR - 5950 ACORN -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution declaring the emergency natural gas line repairs at the Riverside Water Quality Control Plant an urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health, or property and waiving the formal competitive procurement requirements of the City Charter Section 1109 and authorizing the expenditure in the amount of $62,732.51 to A.M. Ortega Construc tion, Inc., Lakeside, California, for the emergency repairs, for a total contract amount of $112,682.51; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to approve and execute a construc tion contract with A. M.
Ortega Construction, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23982 of the City of Riverside, California, (1) Decl aring that the Emergency Repair Work for the Emergency Work to the WQCP Gas Line to be of Urgent Necessity for the Preservation of Life, Health, or Property and Waiving the Formal Competitive Procurement Requirements of City Charter Section 1109; and (2) Authorizing the Expenditure in the Amount of $112,682.51 to A.M. Ortega Construction, Inc., for the Emergency Repairs, was presented and adopted.
FINAL TRACT MAP 37732 - PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Tract Map No. 37732; and (2) accepted the agreement and sureties for the installation and faithful performance of improvements and the labor and material bond in accordance with the improvement plans for the develo pment of Tract Map No. 37732; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 23983 of the City of Riverside, California, was presented and adopted.
CITY COUNCIL
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TUESDAY, MAY 2, 2023, 3 P.M.
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ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
COMMUNITY SUPPORT GRANT PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RIVERSIDE'S
NEIGHBORHOOD ENGAGEMENT DIVISION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) approve the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommendation to initiate the Community Support Grant Program by the Human Relations Commission in partnership with the City of Riverside’s Neighborhood Engagement Division to invest in nonprofits and community organizations; and (2) direct staff to create a final approval process and funding source a n d r e p o r t b a c k t o C i t y C o u n c i l a s s o o n a s p o s s i b l e . T h e m o t i o n c a r r i e d w i t h Councilmembers Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no.
MEASURE Z - 2024 ROSENBAUER TYPE 1 COMMANDER PUMPERS - FIRE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC
SAFETY VEHICLE REPLACEMENT
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to approve t he purchase of two Rosenbauer Type 1 Commander Pumpers from Ro senbauer Minnesota, LLC., Wy oming, Minnesota, for the total amount of $2,595,480 from Measure Z Vehicle Replacement Account for Fire Department Public Safety vehicle replacement. The motion carried unanimously.
CONTINUED FROM APRIL 25, 2023 - COMMEMORA TIVE FLAGS FOR DISPLAY AT CITY HALL
AND OTHER CITY FACILITIES
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) incorporate input from the Human Relations Commission on commemorative flags for display at City Ha ll and potentially other City Facilities; and (2) direct staff to return to City Council with a resolution authorizing the display of specific commemorative flag(s). The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmembers Conder and Perry voting no.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced no reportable actions taken on Closed Sessions.