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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson, Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: Councilmember Perry
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:05 p.m.
Mayor Lock Dawson gave the Invocation and led the Pledge Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Rich Gardner spoke regarding public safety and Alcoholics Anonymous. Monty Van Wart spoke regarding T urf Removal P rogram. Kaylee Johnson spoke regarding Ward 2 Councilmember Driving Under the Influence incident and public safety in Downtown area with homelessness. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding his candidacy for Ward 1 City Council seat. Dell Roberts, Nora Moti, and Nancy Jimenez Hernandez spoke in support of Ward 2 Counci lmember. Jackie Smith spoke regarding lack of response from Ward 3 Councilmember. Melissa Rogole spoke regarding censuring Ward 2 Councilmember for the incident . Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding partisanship and the Ward 2 Councilmember incident. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding utility rate increases, Riverside Transmission Reliability Project, special transportation, disabled veterans and spoke in support of Ward 2 Councilmember. Pastor Salvador Gonzales spoke regarding Victory Outreach services and spoke in support of Ward 2 Councilmember . Bethany Garcia spoke regarding homelessness and Ward 2 Councilmember. Mike Sadeghian spoke regarding homelessness. Pico Rivera Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Lara , Louis Matus, Mike Negrete, Valerie Silva, Ruben Guitron, Amalia, Guramantra Khalsa, and Carlos Gonzalez spoke in support of Ward 2 Councilmember. Caller from DeltaPlan Systems spoke regarding water conservation. Two callers spoke regarding the Ward 2 Councilmember incident. Two callers , Carla Fierro, and Jasmine Valencia spoke in support of Ward 2 Councilmember. Steve Johnson spoke regarding the Ward 2 Councilmember incident, nonpartisan representation, and government officials on social media pages.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on the Inland Empire Comm unity Foundation Policy Conference and Chief Service Officer of the State , Josh Friday speaking on Economic Connectedness. Councilmember Cervantes announced public apology to constituents.
Councilmember Conder reported on Chamber East Hills meeting, Coffee with the Mayor
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at Rustic Fork R estaurant, Woodcrest Christian High School event, and a new ly retired KC-10 aircraft debuted at March Field Air Museum. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on office hours at Renck Community Center. Mayor Lock Dawson thanked staff for hosting Congressman Bay from Korea during fundraising for Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Memorial and spoke regarding homelessness.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee will conduct a meeting on August 28, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The City Council received an 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 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION - "WHERE COMMUNITY GROWS" CAMPAIGN PRESENTATION Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed a presentation of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department overview and employee recognition.
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CALIFORNIANSFORALL YOUTH JOB CORPS PROGRAM ANNUAL UPDATE Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council r eceived and ordered filed the presentation regarding the CaliforniansForAll Youth Job Corps Program annual update.
WORKSHOP
HOMELESS ACTION PLAN AND ENVISION 2025 STRATEGIC PLAN
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed the findings related to the Homeless Action Plan and Envision 2025 Strategic Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Conder to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item. The motion carried with Councilmember Perry absent.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council (1) appoint ed Willie Holley to the Budget Engagement Commission Ward 7 Resident seat for a term through March 1, 2024; (2) appointed Briggs Gamblin to the Airport Commission Citywide seat for a term through March 1, 2024; and (3) filed resignation of John Goolsby from Airport Commission Citywide seat.
MINUTES
The Special and Regular City Council meeting minutes of August 1, 2023, were approved as presented.
TRANSFORMATIVE CLIMATE COMMUNITIES GRANT (TCC) SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT -
GRANT INDICATOR TRACKING PLAN
The City Council (1) approved a Transformative Climate Communities Grant Subrecipient Agreement with Riverside Community Health Foundation for $70,387.75 to develop and revise an Indicator Tracking Plan for projects related to the grant; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign and execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Riverside Community Health Foundation, including making minor and non-substantive changes as necessary.
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT -
ENTRADA AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved an Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Subrecipient Agreement with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation for a $1,953,826 grant to support Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure and Transit -Related Amenities related to the Entrada affordable housing development; (2) authorize d the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures of $1,953,826 in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, AHSC Entrada - RTA STI and AHSC Entrada - RTA TRA revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Subrecipient Agreement with Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MEASURE Z - AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - HOMELESS STREET OUTREACH SERVICES
ALONGSIDE PUBLIC SAFETY AND ENGAGEMENT TEAM
The City Council (1) a pproved the Fifth Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with City Net for homeless street outreach services to individuals and families with children alongside the Public Safety and Engagement Team in the amount of $660,767.48 for the extended term of January 22, 2023, to January 22, 2024; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Fifth Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with City Net for homeless street outreach services, including making minor and non- substantive changes, and to exercise any options to extend the agreement, subject to the availability of funding.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LOGISTICAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT - THE BOX AT THE FOX
ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement to provide logistical and technical support for The Box with Plantation Productions, Inc., Riverside, California, to extend the term to June 30, 2024, and increase the existing not to exceed amount to $277,500; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $50,000 in the Entertainment Fund, Box Theater Professional Services account; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Plantation Productions, Inc., Riverside, California, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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DECLARE EXEMPT SURPLUS VACANT CITY -OWNED LAND - GRANT DEED CONVEYANCE -
DOOLITTLE/MORRIS/CENTRAL
The City Council (1) declared the vacant City -owned land located on Doolittle Avenue between Morris Street and Central Avenue as exempt surplus based on the written findings contained in the staff report; (2) approved the Grant Deed with SEAN, LLC for the conveyance of approximately 11,743 square feet of vacant City -owned land; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Grant Deed, including making minor and non-substantive changes, and signing all documents and instruments necessary to complete this transaction.
MEASURE Z - PURCHASE OF LIFEPAK -15 CAR DIAC MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR - TYPE 1
MEDIUM DUTY SQUAD/AMBULANCE
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of the Fire Department Lifepak -15 cardiac monitor/defibrillator from Stryker Sales, LLC , Kalamazoo, Michigan , for the new multi- purpose vehicle (Type 1 Medium Duty Squad/Ambulance) in the amount of $66,649.69; and (2) approved the exception of the competitive procurement per Section 602 (f) of Purchasing Resolution No. 23914.
BID 7986 - TWO ADDITIONAL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS STORAGE SPHERES -
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUELING STATION - FUEL ISLAND IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT - 5961 ACORN - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7986 to ABCO Development Corporation, Los Angeles, California, for the purchase of two additional compressed natural gas storage spheres in the amount of $149,174.55, for the compressed natural gas fueling station located at 5961 Acorn Street; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $99,174.55 in the Central Garage Fund, Fuel Island Improvements Project; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the procurement described herein, as well as the ability to make minor non- substantive changes in alignment with all purchasing policies.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the creation of the new classification and salary range for the Urban Forestry and Landscape Supervisor; (2) approved the deletion of existing classifications; (3) approved miscellaneous language clean-up to the Fringe Benefits and
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Salary Plan; and (4) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the new classification and salary range for the Urban Forestry and Landscape Supervisor; deletion of existing classifications; and for m iscellaneous language clean-up; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24024, of th e City Council of the C ity of R iverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the M aster Fringe Benefits and S alary Plan to Approve the Creation of the New Classification and S alary Range for the U rban Forestry and Landscape Supervisor; Deletion of the Utilities Fiscal Manager, Annexation Program Coordinator, and Human Resources Administrative Technician Classifications; and Approve the Miscellaneous Language Clean-up Modifications to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, was presented and adopted.
MEASURE Z - AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ADDITIONAL LICENSES AND INTEGRATION
PLATFORM SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Second Amendment to the Agreement with TeamDynamix Solutions, LLC, Columbus, Ohio, to add integration platform services in the amount of $48,280, for a total agreement amount of $242,719; and (2) approve d additional change order authority of up to 15 percent of the amended total contract amount; 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 OF LIBRARY MATERIALS AND SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of library materials and services from Baker & Taylor, LLC., Charlotte, North Carolina, in accordance with Purchasing Resolution 23914, Section 702(k), for the total amount of $122,732; and (2) a uthorized the Cit y Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase including making minor and non-substantive changes and extensions.
FUNDS FROM LIBRARY TRUST FUND AND LIBRARY MINOR GIFT FUND - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted $158,086 from the Library Trust Fund and $233,797 from the Library Minor Gift Fund; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and a supplemental appropriation in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund Library Gift & Trust revenue and expenditure accounts in the amount of $391,883 to pay for Library materials, programs, and services.
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FISCAL YEAR 2022- 23 AND FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLANS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) adopted the Special Transportation Division’s Short Range Transit Plan for F iscal Years 2022 -23 and 2023 -24; (2) a pproved an appropriation decrease in the amount of $969,044 in F iscal Year 2022-23 and a decrease in the amount of $670,624 in Fiscal Year 2023-24 to align the Special Transportation Operations adopted budget with Riverside County Transportation Commission approved funding levels and the Short - Range Transit Plans; (3) approved an increase of $24,900 in estimated revenues for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and an increase of $101,125 in estimated revenues for F iscal Year 2023-24 to align with Riverside County Transportation Commission approved estimates in the Short-Range Transit Plans; and, (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to submit to Riverside County Transportation Commission the Transportation Development Act, State of Good Repair, and State Transit Assistance Claim Forms and Transportation Development Act Standard Assurances Form for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
2024-2026 SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION TITLE VI PROGRAM
The City Council (1) approved the Special Transportation Title VI Program as required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as part of their requirements; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents to implement the approval of these documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF 80 FLOCK FALCON CAMERA SYSTEMS The City Council (1) approved the purchase and installation of 80 Flock Falcon Camera Systems from Flock Group, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for a 5 -year term, in the amount of $213,500 for the first year and $200,000 for each additional year, for a total amount of $1,013,500; and (2) a uthorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Flock Group, Inc. Order Form which incorporates and includes the terms of the previously executed agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
RATIFY EMERGENCY CHANGE ORDER TO PURCHASE ORDER 231405 FOR AUTOMATED
REFUSE, GREEN WASTE, AND RECYCLING CARTS PURCHASED TO MAINTAIN SERVICES The City Council (1) ratified an Emergency Change Order of $73,504.70, by the Assistant City Manager on July 14, 2023, in accordance with Purchase Resolution No. 23914, Section 301(c), to cover the one month of purchases to maintain services; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute purchase orders and change
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orders with Toter, lnc., including making any minor and non-substantive changes subject to the availability of funds.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
MEASURE Z - WAIVE FORMAL PROCUREMENT PROCESS - PURCHASE NEW AND USED POLICE
AND PUBLIC SAFETY ENGAGEMENT TEAM VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1 ) waive the formal procurement pro cess per section 602(p) of Purchasing Resolution 23914 and authorize the purchase of new and used vehicles, motorcycles included, for the Police Department and Public Safety Engagement Team in an estimated amount of $65,000 per vehicle for a total not to exceed amount of $3,100,000, subject to the availability of budgeted funds, with various vendors for a six- month term ending January 31, 2024; and (2 ) a uthorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the individual purchase orders and all necessary documents as needed for these individual purchases with all authority for such. The motion carried with Councilmember Perry absent.
MEASURE Z - PHASE 1 PRELIMINARY DESIGN STUDIES - SPC JESUS S. DURAN EASTSIDE LIBRARY - BOBBY BONDS PARK - 2060 UNIVERSITY
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to (1) proceed with Phase I Preliminary Design Study Concept 3 , for the new City of Riverside SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library located at Bobby Bonds Park, 2060 University Avenue; (2) a pprove a First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Architectural Design Services for the new City of Riverside SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library - Phase II - Schematic Design with Cannon/Parkin, Inc., doing business as CannonDesign, to extend the term by five years to July 1, 2028, and increase compensation in the amount of $1,600,000 for a revised total contract amount of $1,694,500; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement including making minor, non- substantive changes and sign all documents necessary for completion of architectural design services for the new SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library; and (4) authorize a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $160,000 for unforeseen design changes. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro,
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Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye, C ouncilmember Conder voting no, and Councilmember Perry absent.
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT - AUTO CENTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - RESOLUTION -
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED - SUPLLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) receive and approve the annual report of the Riverside New Car Dealers Association acting in its capacity as the A dvisory Board to the Auto Center Bu siness Improvement District; (2) a dopt a Resolution declaring the City of Riverside’s intent to levy an annual assessment within the Auto Center Business Improvement District beginning September 1, 2023, and ending August 31, 2024; (3) set a public hearing for September 5, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. on the levy of the proposed assessment; (4) approve an Agreement with the Riverside New Car Dealers Association for Business Improvement District Funding for a five- year term through June 30, 2028, payable in an annual amount of $100,000 for a total amount of $500,000; (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement for Business Improvement District Funding, including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (6) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund undesignated balance in the amount of $100,000 to the Finance Department Development Agreements account. The motion carried with Councilmember Perry absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24025, of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring its Intention t o Levy an Annual Assessment in t he Auto Center Business Improvement District f or the Fiscal Year Beginning September 1, 2023, Pursuant t o Section 36534 o f the California Streets a nd Highways Code, a nd Generally Describing t he Improvements a nd Activities t o be Undertaken, and Fixing the Time and Place for a Public Hearing Before the City Council of the City of Riverside o n the Levy of the Proposed Assessment, was presented and adopted.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY ANNUAL REVIEW
Hearing was called to consider the annual review and approval of the Riverside Police Department Military Equipment Policy required pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 and
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California Government Code sections 7070 through 7075. One person spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) find that (i) the listed equipment in the staff report is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objectives of officer and civilian safety; (ii) the proposed military equipment policy will safeguard the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties; (iii) if purchasing the equipment, the equipment is reasonably cost -effective compared to available alternatives that could achieve the same objectives; (iv) prior military equipment use complied with the military equipment policy that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance; and (2) approve the Riverside Police Department Military Equipment Policy for the acquisition and deployment of law enforcement equipment at the close of the public hearing and authorize the Police Department to send a copy of the policy to the Governor’s Office in accordance with Assembly Bill 481. The motion carried with Councilmember Perry absent.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 4:35 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Melissa Cunningham v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 180216/ ADJ11337391, 190045/ADJ11442076; (2) §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez, or his respective deputy, and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities; (3) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case; (4) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - one case; and (5) §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 Int ernational Union #721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association.