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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 1:00 p.m.
Mayor Lock Dawson introduced Samuel Byun who gave the Invocation.
Mayor Lock Dawson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Festival of Lights, Candidate Workshop, Purple Boat Float, Neighbors of the Wood Streets, Veterans Parade, and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Kristeen Farlow spoke regarding California Baptist University Christmas event. John Fisher spoke regarding Mission Inn Museum. Kimberly Galindo spoke regarding Riverside Community Hospital (RCH) staffing needs. Ms. Hernandez spoke regarding labor relations at RCH. Jose Alatorre spoke regarding nurses’ strike at RCH.
Jason Hunter spoke regarding Riverside Community Hospital jurisdiction and profit-sharing component of the agreement with Gless Ranch.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on University of California, Riverside (UCR) and Riverside City College (RCC) Student Housing groundbreaking, US Conference of Mayors event on homelessness, Veterans Day Parade , Northside Improvement Association meeting, King Arthur Estates Neighborhood watch meeting , D owntown Alliance meeting, Switch on Ceremony for F estival of Lights and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilmember Cervantes reported on UCR and RCC Student Housing groundbreaking, Annual Veterans Parade, Zacatecas Mexican Café 60th Anniversary , Casa Blanca Elementary School Groundbreaking , 2023 Fall Festival and R esources Fair, Lincoln Park Thanksgiving Dinner , Senior Thanksgiving Dinner at the Manor and thanked Riverside Public Utilities for attending Neighborhood meeting . Councilmember Fierro reported on Riverside Police Department and new Officer S wearing in Ceremony , and free pantries throughout the city . Councilmember Conder reported on Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful event in Casa Blanca and recognized Ward 6 Council Assistant
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Sandy Garcia-Vasquez, Association of Defense Communities 10th Annual Innovation and Resiliency Summit on behalf of March Joint Power Authority , Veterans Day Parade, ceremony at the Riverside National Cemetery, and groundbreaking ceremony for Casa Blanca Elementary School. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on Veterans Day Parade, BAPS Diwali Festival, office hours at Hunt Park, community workshop on the future of Magnolia Corridor and thanked Jean and Theresa Gomez for opening their home and the staff who attended the meeting. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Veterans Day ceremony and accreditation team at Fire Station. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Veterans Day Parade , accreditation team at the Fire Station, Homelessness Summit hosted by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass , Casa Blanca Elementary S chool groundbreaking, Switch on ceremony at Festival of Lights and the ice-skating rink , and Zacatecas Mexican Café 60th Anniversary.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Safety, Wellness , and Youth Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 3:30 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
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INTRODUCTION
INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER
Mayor Lock Dawson introduced Internal Audit Manager Brian Freeland.
PRESENTATIONS
INTERNATIONAL MIXED MARTIAL ARTS FEDERATION YOUTH WORLD TITLE Mayor Lock Dawson presented a certificate to Jayden Zariyah Murillo for athletic achievement as 3 Division United States Champion and representing Riverside with Team USA in Abu Dhabi for International Mixed Martial Arts Federation Youth World Title.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT - WARD 3
This item was continued to a future City Council meeting.
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. The motion carried unanimously with Mayor Lock Dawson voting aye on the appointment of Sandra Woods -Adeyeye to the Human Relations Commission Ward 2 seat for a term through March 1, 2026.
OUTSIDE COUNSEL BUDGET
The City Council approved a $550,500 litigation budget to retain as associate counsel Irma Rodriguez Moisa a Partner with Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, who is on the City’s list of panel counsel; and (2) authorized the City Attorney to execute the Outside Counsel Engagement Letter.
OUTSIDE COUNSEL BUDGET
The City Council approved the $389,375 budget to retain Theodore L. Senet at Gibbs Giden, who is on the City’s panel of approved outside counsel; and (2) authorized the City Attorney to execute the Outside Counsel Engagement Letter.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The Mayor and City Council appointed Sandra Woods-Adeyeye to the Human Relations Commission Ward 2 seat for a term through March 1, 2026.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2270 - AGREEMENT - SPANISH INTERPRETER SERVICES The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Focus Language International Inc., Victorville, California, for interpreter services to provide live, in-person Spanish interpretation at City Council, Committee, and for on- call as needed meetings throughout the year. The initial term of the Agreement shall be from the date of execution through June 30, 2024, with the option to extend for two additional two-year terms not-to-exceed five years based upon acceptable performance by the Company, acceptable fees and subject to the same terms and conditions of the Agreement, for a total contract amount not -to-exceed $175,000 annually; and ( 2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement, including making minor and non- substantive changes, and the contract extensions for the amount not-to-exceed $175,000 annually.
PURCHASE, SALE , AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - CITY-OWNED VACANT LAND - 3472 AND 3473 FARNHAM/9384 MARTHA
The City Council (1) approved the Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with James E. Thornell for approximately 20,712 square feet of vacant City-owned land for the sales price of $150,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement including making minor and non- substantive changes, to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction, and to expend up to $10,000 for title, escrow, and miscellaneous related closing costs.
MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS - 4008 THIRD/3881 LORING/ 4466 ELEVENTH /3543 CASTLE REAGH /3609 CASTLE REAGH /3543 LARCHWOOD/ 4405 MISSION INN / 4593 BEATTY /3573/4654 MERRILL/5015 MAGNOLIA / 3533 ELMWOOD/3844 LINWOOD
The City Council (1) approved seventeen Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements with the following applicants for a minimum term of ten years with annual automatic renewals:
(a) Christopher Q. Bylin and Abigail M. Schneider ; (b) Fabio Mazzotti Silveira and Caren V. Marin-Silveira; (c) Jacob Lee Gamble and Holly Victoria Gamble; (d) Leslie J. Pirritano and Mary E. Pirritano; (e) Leslie J. Pirritano and Mary E. Pirritano; (f) Seth Zurer and Kerensa Peterson; ( g) Gary Chartier and Alicia Homer; (h) Nicholas D. Adcock and Sydnee E.
Adcock, Trustee of the Adcock Family Trust dated June 27, 2022; (i) Matthew Gunkel and Danielle Gunkel; ( j) Lee Baresi and Elizabeth Ann Sterling -Baresi, Trustee of The Baresi
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Family Trust Dated March 1, 2018; (k) J.F. Davidson Investment, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company (“JFDI”), 3558 Fairmount, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company (“3558”), Quattro D, LLC, A California Limited Liability Company (“Quattro”), and Moondance, LLC, A Delaware Limited Liability Company (“Moondance”), All As Tenants In Common, on a pro-rata basis; (l) Ian James Davidson ; (m) One Fifth, LLC; (n) Hector Manuel Romero and Christopher John Obeji; (o) Hector Manuel Romero and Christopher John Obeji; (p) Hector Manuel Romero and Christopher John Obeji; and ( q) Leighton Silva.
BIDS 8001 AND 8002 - FORD F150 TRUCKS
The City Council awarded Bid 8001 and Bid 8002 to BP Ford, Long Beach, for the purchase of two replacement Ford F150 trucks for Riverside Public Utilities, Electric Field Operations Division in the total amount of $117,450.88.
HOUSING AUTHORITY - DECLARE SURPLUS CITY PROPERTY - 2882 MISSION INN - RESOLUTION The Housing Authority adopt ed a Resolution to declare Housing Authority -owned property at 2882 Mission Inn Avenue as surplus pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 18 of the Housing Authority of the City of Riverside, California, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486 (Government Code Section 54221(F)(1)(F)(I)) Declaring as Surplus the City Property Located at 2882 Mission Inn Avenue and Identified as Assessor Parcel Number 211 -131-001, Riverside, California, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - CROP CARE MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE - VICTORIA/
LA SIERRA/MYRTLE
The City Council ( 1) approved the maintenance agreement with Gless Ranch, Inc. , for Crop Management and Maintenance for a period of five years generating lease revenue in the amount of $226,000 and 35% profit share of net income in profit years with the option to extend for 4 additional five year periods; (2) a uthorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Gless Ranch, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - TENANT OFFICE SPACE - CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY CENTER - BOBBY BONDS PARK - 2060 UNIVERSITY
The City Council (1) approved the Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Inland Empire Latino Lawyers, Inc. , for a one -year term from September 18, 2023, through September 17, 2024, generating total annual revenue of $7,712.52; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute necessary documents for the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Inland Empire Latino Lawyers, Inc.
AGREEMENT - ANNUAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES - FAIRMOUNT GOLF COURSE The City Council authorized an increase in change order authority from 10 percent to 15 percent in the amount of $82,000 for the agreement with BrightView Golf Maintenance, Inc., for Annual Landscape Maintenance Services for the term of January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023.
APPROPRIATE - FUNDS TRANSFER
The City Council authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a transfer of deposit funds in the amount of $12,983.69 from the Special Deposits Fund, Facility Rental Cleaning Deposit Account to the General Fund and a supplemental appropriation in the same amount in the General Fund, Parks Division, Professional Services Account.
BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $3,600.17 from the 2023 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for the period of April 1, 2023, through August 31, 2025; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate an equal amount in expenditures in the amount $3,600.17 or the actual grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary grant documents for the Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2023 Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - STATE AIRPORT LOAN - RESOLUTION Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) a dopt a Resolution to authorize application for and potential award of a $2,000,000 loan from the California Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics to the Riverside Municipal Airport Enterprise fund for extensive roof replacements and rehabilitation for buildings and hangars at the Riverside Municipal Airport; (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase of $2,000,000 in revenue and appropriate expenditures in an equal amount in the Airport Enterprise Fund to be used towards roof rehabilitation/replacement as described herein; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a corresponding appropriation for annual debt service payments in accordance with the debt amortization schedule to be paid from the Airport Enterprise Fund; (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer and Airport Manager, or authorized designees, to execute all documents necessary to complete the financing transaction, including making minor and non-substantive changes and (5) direct staff to refer the application to the Airport Commission. The motion carried with unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24061 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Application and Acceptance of a State Airport Loan from the California Department of Transportation Pursuant to the California Aid for Airports Program, and Authorizing the Execution of all Necessary Documents Related the Loan Application and Agreement, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 2:01 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Matthew Gepford v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 210193/ADJ14275113; 200122/ADJ13290956; 200208/ADJ13290956; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning People of the State of California, by and through the City of Riverside v. Pepe’s Inc., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205025; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Valerie Vargas v. City of Riverside, et al.,