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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: Councilmember Fierro
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Randon Lane spoke regarding year end update on behalf of Athens Services. Eplanet Thunderstriker spoke regarding international affairs on the University of California campuses and trespassing. Joe Awad spoke regarding parking accessibility near around Mission Inn Drive.
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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Councilmember Cervantes recused herself from the public hearing regarding the construction of a single- family residence and an accessory dwelling unit at a vacant parcel situated at Mt. Vernon Avenue between Massachusetts and Marlborough Avenues citing financial conflict of interest.
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PRESENTATIONS
DAY OF INCLUSION
Mayor Lock Dawson present ed a Proclamation to Riverside Museum Associates Multicultural Council representative Luz Negron designating December 17, 2023, as Day of Inclusion.
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION The City Council received and ordered filed an overview of the City Attorney’s Office for Fiscal Year 2022-23 including accomplishments and employee recognition.
Councilmember Fierro entered the meeting at 2:07 p.m.
WORKSHOP
CITY COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council (1) reviewed the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommended revisions to Resolution No. 23976 - City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business as redlined in the staff report; (2) referred the topics of the parliamentary procedure, abstention, and referral of items to boards and commissions to ICGC for further review; and (3) directed staff to draft a resolution with the recommended revisions for adoption by the City Council.
Councilmember Cervantes recused herself from the following item citing financial conflict of interest and left the dais.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
CASE PR -2021-001108 - DESIGN REVIEW AND GRADING EXCEPTION - CONSTRUCT SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT - MT. VERNON/ MASSACHUSETTS/MARLBOROUGH - CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 28, 2023 Public Hearing was called to consider the referral by Councilmember Cervantes of an approval by the Development Review Committee (DRC) of a proposal by Guillermo Landeros for a Design Review and Grading Exception to permit the construction of a
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3,154 square-foot single-family residence and a 971 square- foot accessory dwelling unit on a 2.47- acre vacant parcel, situated east of Mt. Vernon Avenue between Massachusetts and Marlborough Avenues (APN: 257 -160-003). Six people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) uphold the decision of the Development Review Committee and determine that the proposed project is categorically exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) as it will not have a significant effect on the environment; and (2) approve Planning Case PR -2021-001108 (Design Review and Grading Exception) based on the findings outlined in the staff report and subject to the conditions of approval. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Cervantes recusing.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
BID 7996 - FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 STREET
MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS - FUND TRANSFER
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) award a construction contract for Bid 7996 for Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Street Maintenance Improvements to All American Asphalt , Corona, in the amount of $13,449,317; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with All American Asphalt, including making minor and non- substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to transfer $1,505,631.17 in surplus Measure A funds from the Monroe Street Resurfacing project account to the Major Streets Rehabilitation project account; and (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to transfer $800,000 in surplus Gas Tax funds from the Berry Street Widening project account to the Minor Street Rehabilitation project account. The motion carried unanimously.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF PARKING ACCESS AND REVENUE CONTROL EQUIPMENT IN GARAGES 1 AND 2
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) approve the First Amendment to Agreement with TIBA Parking Services, LLC., for a six-year period with two optional two -year extensions, in the amount of $574,295.25 for a total contract amount of $1,883,840.04 for the removal of existing equipment and the installation and annual maintenance of Parking Access and Revenue Control Equipment in Garages 1 and 2; and (2) authorize change order authority up to 10 percent or $188,384.00 for a total amount of $2,072,224.04 for additional maintenance and services due to unforeseen conditions; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer or designee to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $395,075.25 from the Parking Fund available working capital to the Parking Fund, PARCS -Parking Access Revenue Control System Project account; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement with TIBA Parking Services, LLC., including making minor and non-substantive changes. The motion carried unanimously.
MEASURE Z - BID 7993 - FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ARTERIAL AND MINOR STREETS MAINTENANCE, PHASE 1 PROJECT - CITYWIDE
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) award a construction contract for Bid 7993 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 1 to Hardy & Harper, Inc. , Lake Forest, California, in the amount of $7,820,000; (2) increase the project contingency to 10 percent of the bid price or $782,000; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budget funds.
The motion carried unanimously.
BLUE ZONES PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND UPDATE
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to (1) receive and order filed a Blue Zone overview and update; (2) recommend the City sponsor a portion of the Blue Zones program cost in the amount of $208,300 or 1 percent of the total Blue Zones program costs, in order to activate a third party approved 50 percent matching grant valued at $10,400,000 contingent on the remaining Blue Zones program costs being fully fundraised and committed; and (3) direct staff to draft a Resolution supporting the City of Riverside Blue Zone project and return to
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the City Council for adoption . The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting no.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council /Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned to closed sessions at 4:51 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Historic Mission Inn Corporation v. City of Riverside, a California municipal corporation, by and through its successor agency for the (former) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. UDMV2301956; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning SCIND Massachusetts Point, LLC v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2200261; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jay H. Grodin, et al. v City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2201327; (4) §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; (5) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Xavier Lopez v. City of Riverside, et al., United States Central District Court Case No. 5:21-cv-02140- PSG (JCx); (6) §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 ; (7) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; ( 8) §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 (9) §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.
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The Mayor and City Council recessed at 4:51 p.m. and reconvened at 6:22 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Cervantes called upon members of the Hindu Society and Rabbi Singer to give the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Cervantes led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Hanu kkah Festival, running for Ward 1 City Council office, Karaoke at the Hide Away, Back to the Grind and Euryale Brewing H ouse. Jason Hunter spoke regarding City Council priorities.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on four full years in office, conference on reimagining our economy with Southern California Grantmakers , Riverside Downtown Partnership holiday luncheon, V ine Street Mobility Hub opening ceremony, Northside Specific Plan Implementation, Breakfast with Santa, Good Morning Riverside, Wreath Across America and Downtown Area Neighborhood Alliance holiday party. Councilmember Cervantes reported on D owntown Partnership luncheon, Vine S treet Mobility Hub opening ceremony, M iracle on M ain event , C offee with the M ayor, University Neighborhood potluck, toy donation by Riverside Peacemakers, and Hanu kkah Festival.
Councilmember Conder reported on r ibbon cutting of 15/91 expressway connector, Manufacturing Housing Educational T rust holiday reception, Mobility Commanders Reception, retirement ceremony for Colonel Paul Abs on, 19th annual Festival of Lights, Hanukkah Festival, Major Luke Unrath killed in a crash in Japan, prayers for Frank Arreola’s mother, and thanked Public Works staff for installing the new rod iron fence at the Auto Circle. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on donation to Brian Mo ney Judo Club, League of California Cities meeting and installation of officers, appointment to the Public Safety Committee for California League of Cities, Latino Network Nuestra Navidad event.
Councilmember Perry reported on Al vord Cares Holiday food and cloth es give way , Breakfast with Santa, annual holiday event at the Heritage H ouse. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Riverside Transit Agency Vine Street Mobility Hub ribbon cutting, Norte Vista Advent students Christmas box giveaway , and Santa ride along with Fire Department at La Sierra P ark. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Coffee with the Mayor ,
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congratulated Ramona High School and Riverside City College on their championship, and $11.1 million-dollar grant f rom the Bipartisan I nfrastructure Law for street improvements.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Financial Performance and Budget Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee will conduct a meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
APPEAL
APPEAL - BOARD OF ETHICS PRE- CONFERENCE DECISION - CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT COMPLAINT FILED BY BEN CLYMER, JR., AGAINST COUNCILMEMBER
CERVANTES - CONTINUED
This item was continued to a future City Council meeting in January 2024.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
CODE OF ETHICS ANNUAL REVIEW
Public Hearing was called to perform the annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct for its effectiveness and consider any revisions for recommendation for City Council consideration. Four people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) approve the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommended revisions to the Code of Ethics and Conduct; and (3) direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance for introduction and adoption reflecting the revisions as outlined in the report. The motion carried unanimously.
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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 except for the recommendation to cancel the January 9, 2024 , City Council meeting removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council filed the resignation of Renee Annette DeMont from the Board of Ethics Ward 6 seat, effective immediately.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the meeting on November 28, 2023, were approved as presented.
MEASURE Z - SERVICE AGREEMENT, REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2309 - PAVEMENT CUT FEE STUDY
The City Council approved the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommendation to (1) approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Request for Proposal No. 2309 with Nichols Consulting Engineers, Fountain Valley, California, for the completion of a Pavement Cut Fee Study, in the amount not-to-exceed $190,600 for a term through June 30,2025; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Service Agreement with Nichols Consulting Engineers, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
DECLARE EXEMPT SURPLUS PROPERTY - VACANT CITY-OWNED LAND -
BEACON/REDWOOD - PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT
The City Council (1) declared approximately 1,296 square feet of vacant City -owned land as exempt surplus, located west of Beacon Way and north of Redwood Drive, formerly known as the Mary Evans Booster Station; (2) approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Virgil C. Hane and Bette J. Graff for the sale price of $1,302; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement including making minor, non-substantive changes, to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete this transaction.
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LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - 1901 MASSACHUSETTS
The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment with A- 1 Grit to extend the current lease an additional thirty-five years; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement including making minor and non- substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS USAGE PERMIT IV - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code, to add additional categories to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, or Services titled Hazardous Materials Usage Permit IV (Business Emergency Plan), Hazardous M aterials Usage Permit V (Business Emergency Plan), Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (ASPA) - Tier I, Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (ASPA) - Tier II, and Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (ASPA) - Tier III Fees; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7656 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California , Amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code, to Add Additional Categories to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, or Services, was presented and adopted.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the salary adjustments for the existing Risk Supervisor, Legal Secretary, and Law Clerk classifications; (2) approved the deletion of non- utilized Management Intern classification; (3) approved revisions to the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to increase the monthly automobile allowance (Section 15 -1) for executive classifications; (4) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the salary adjustments for the existing Risk Supervis or, Legal Secretary, and Law Clerk classifications; reflect the deletion of non-utilized Management Intern classification; and increase the monthly automobile allowance for executive classifications; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24066 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to Approve the Salary Adjustments to the Existing Risk Supervisor, Legal Secretary, and Law Clerk Classifications; Deletion of the Non- Utilized Management Intern Classification; and Increase the Automobile Allowance for Executive Classifications, was presented and adopted.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN CONSULTANT AND INVESTMENT
ADVISOR
The City Council (1) approved the Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC, to extend the agreement by two years, in accordance with Purchasing Resolution 23914, Section 702 (h); and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC, and all related documents, including additional extensions to the agreement or making any minor non- substantive changes as necessary to effectuate the Agreement.
AGREEMENT - DONATION AND NAMING RIGHTS - EARLY LEARNING CORNER - MAIN
LIBRARY
The City Council (1) approved the Donation and Naming Rights Agreement with Riverside Public Library Foundation in the amount of $300,000 for naming rights to the Early Learning Corner at the Main Library to read as “ Riverside Public Library Foundation Early Learning Corner” and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents and approve future addendums to the agreement.
MASTER INTER-UTILITY AGREEMENT - FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 ENERGY SAVINGS ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM
The City Council (1) approved the Energy Savings Assistance Program Master Inter -Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company in the amount of $375,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and $750,000 for Fiscal Year 2024/25; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Master Inter -Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company including the ability to make any minor, non- substantiative changes without exceeding the approved program budget.
LICENSE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CITY OWNED PROPERTY - CANAL/TERRACE PINES,
GRAND TERRACE
The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Grand Canal Townhomes Association, as Successor in Interest to Dulce Vida, a California limited liability Company, for use of City-owned property located east of Canal Street, North of Terrace Pines Drive, Grand Terrace, California; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement, including making minor non- substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
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LICENSE AGREEMENT - CONSTRUCTION OF SIX ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS - MISSION SQUARE PARKING GARAGE, LEVEL 1 - 3750 UNIVERSITY The City Council (1) approved a Charging Station Site License Agreement with Electrify America for the construction of six electric vehicle charging stations at the Mission Square Parking Garage, Level 1, located at 3750 University Avenue; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Charging Station Site License Agreement including making non-substantiative changes.
SHAREHOLDER PROXY AUTHORITY AND ASSIGNMENT OF SHARES - MUTUAL WATER
COMPANIES
The City Council (1) confirmed the shareholder proxy authority for voting representatives and alternates outlined in the report; (2) authorized the assignment of shares for each mutual water company owned by the City to the specified Board of Public Utilities members; (3) rescinded any prior assigned shares owned by the City to the mutual water companies listed for individuals not identified in the staff report ; and (4) delegated authority to any designated representative or alternate to vote the City’s sha res as the City’s proxy at all meetings of the respective mutual water companies from the date of this action until amended, consistent with the City’s adopted policies and strategic plan.
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT - UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
RESEARCH INITIATIVE WITH SOLAR ENERGY (SC-RISE)/SOLAR VALLEY CONSORTIUM The City Council (1) approved the City’s Membership Agreement with University of California Riverside Southern California Research Initiative for a two -year term with Solar Energy (SC-RISE)/Solar Valley Consortium in the annual amount of $5,000 through F iscal Year 2024-25; (2) designated Public Utilities General Manager or their designee as the designee to represent the City of Riverside at meetings of the SC -Rise/Solar Valley Consortium meetings; and (3) authorized City Manager, or their designee, to sign and execute all necessary membership documents, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
AWARD BID 7992 - INSTALL TRAFFIC SIGNAL - WATKIN/WEST BIG SPRINGS - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 7992 to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., Chino, for the construction of a traffic signal at the intersection of Watkins Drive and W. Big Springs Road, in the amount of $602,852, plus a ten percent construction contingency in the amount of
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$60,285.20 for total amount of $663,137.20; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and an equal amount in appropriation in the amount of $663,137.20 in the Capital Outlay -Grants Fund, Big Springs & Watkins Signal Project revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Agreement with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - MONITORING, REPORTING, AND ASSOCIATED OPERATION
SERVICES FOR CLOSED TEQUESQUITE LANDFILL GAS COLLECTION SYSTEM AND FLARE -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council ( 1) approved a Second Amendment to a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ECOTEC Solutions, Inc., Colton, for additional monitoring, reporting, and associated operation services for the closed Tequesquite Landfill gas collection system and flare in the amount of $124,090.00 for a revised total contract amount of $532,458.40; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement and any additional documents necessary for the Agreement, including amendments and extensions and making minor and non-substantive changes; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $124,090.00 from Refuse Fund available Working Capital to the Refuse Fund, Disposal Professional Services Regulatory Compliance account to fund the services performed by ECOTEC Solutions, Inc.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2295 - LEASE AND MONITORING SERVICES - MOBILE SECURITY
CAMERA UNITS - REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT
The City Council (1) approved a Services Agreement with Best Alarm Company, Inc., for the lease and monitoring services of the mobile security camera units to be placed around the perimeter of the Regional Water Quality Control Plant for the one-year initial term, in the amount of $215,840, with the option to extend on a month-to-month basis for the next 12 -month period after the initial contract term; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Service Agreement with Best Alarm Company, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) SENATE BILL 1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing submittal of Funding Requests to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program for five years including submittal of grant funding application for Fiscal Year 2022-23 funding in the amount of $530,968; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $530,968, or the actual amount awarded, to the Grants and Restricte d Programs Fund, SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program revenue account and appropriate expenditures in the same amount to the SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program expenditure accounts; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to add 1.0 F ull time employee Administrative Analyst partially grant -funded position for the duration of the grant; and ( 4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including but not limited to future applications, future funding requests, payment requests, agreements, amendments, and grant funding purchasing documents, including making minor and non- substantive changes for the five- year period indicated in the Resolution; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24067 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute on Behalf of the City of Riverside all Necessary Applications, Payment Requests, Agreements and Amendments in the Process of Applying for and Securing Funds Under the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CALRECYCLE) Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program, was presented and adopted.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2211 - ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT - LABOR
COMPLIANCE AUDITING SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Assignment and Assumption Agreement for Request for Proposal No. 2211 for Labor Compliance Auditing Services to Fountainhead Consulting Corporation, formerly PPM Group, Inc., in the amount of $150,000, for a term effective January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2025; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Fountainhead Consulting Corporation, including making minor and non- substantive changes; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute two optional one- year extensions in the amount of $50,000 per year.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of Tuesday, January 9, 2024, for a special meeting workshop on same date. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Fierro recused himself from the following item citing a conflict of interest and left the meeting at 7:13 p.m.
DESIGN APPROACH OF RENOVATION AND EXPANSION - MUSEUM OF RIVERSIDE
DOWNTOWN SITE - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - INTERFUND TRANSFER Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) approve the design approach for the renovation and expansion of the Museum of Riverside’s D owntown site at 3580 Mission Inn Avenue; (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an interfund transfer from General Fund Infrastructure Reserves to the Capital Outlay Fund in the amount of $10,000,000; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to appropriate $10,000,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund, Museum Expansion and Renovation project account; and (4) d etermine the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15331 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), and 15332 (In- fill Development), as it constitutes rehabilitation and less than 10,000 square -foot increase to an existing historic resource within an urbanized area that is consistent. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Fierro recusing.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM CYCLE IV INCREASE IN GRANT FUNDS - RIVERSIDE
CIVIL RIGHTS WALK PROJECT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - FUNDS TRANSFER Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) approve the acceptance of an increase in grant funds from $2,340,000 to $3,216,000, and an increase of $876,000 in Active Transportation Program Cycle VI grant funding through the Southern California Association of Governments and Riverside County Transportation Commission; and (2) authorize the