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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, 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
William Bailey, Jr. w ished everyone a M erry Christmas on behalf of Victoria Avenue Forever. Richard Gardner wished everyone a M erry Christmas , and spoke regarding California School for the Deaf Championship, Blue zones, and Councilmembers conduct during the C ity Council meeting . Patrick Maloney spoke regarding the municipal election.
Councilmember Cervantes entered the meeting at 1:04 p.m.
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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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
ESTABLISH SHARING HOUSEHOLDS ASSIST RIVERSIDE’S ENERGY (SHARE) PROGRAM Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to approve the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement and Governmental Processes Committee recommendations to (1) establish a SHARE program to assist qualifying City of Riverside Solid Waste customers; (2) a uthorize the SHARE program to be in effect as of November 1, 2023; and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer in the amount of $83,100 from the General Fund to the Refuse Fund for the purpose of funding the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 cost of the SHARE program . The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting no.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2222 - LEASE AND ENERGY SERVICES AGREEMENT – BIOGAS
UPGRADE AND DIGESTATE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) award Request for P roposal 2222 for Biogas Upgrade and Digestate Management Facilities to Anaergia Services, LLC , a Delaware limited liability company (LLC) doing business as Riverside Bioenergy Facility, LLC, a Delaware LLC; (2) approve the Lease and Energy Services Agreement (Agreement) with Riverside Bioenergy Facility, LLC , a Delaware LLC for a term ending twenty -years from the Commercial Operation Date as defined in the Agreement, with an option for two additional five-year Extensions; (3) waive the competitive bid requirement pursuant to City Charter section 1109 for future tenant and landlord improvement related to the Agreement, including the rehabilitation of Digester No. 5 for a public utility operated by the City; and ( 4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute Agreement with Riverside Bioenergy Facility, LLC, including making minor and non- substantive changes and to extend the term , for up to two additional five- year terms . The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Cervantes left the meeting at 2:15 p.m. and returned at 3:00 p.m.
Councilmember Fierro left the meeting at 2:30 p.m.
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HOMELESSNESS ACTION PLAN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed a presentation from the Department of Housing and Human Services on the Homeless Action Plan annual performance outcomes.
City Attorney Norton announced that there is a conflic t of interest for Councilmember Cervantes regarding the closed session item concerning Collette Lee v. Clarissa Cervantes, et al.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned to closed sessions at 3:29 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Service Employees International Union, Local 721, et.al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2302880; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Service Employees International Union, Local 721 v. City of Riverside, Case No. LA- CE-1577-M; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riverside All Of Us Or None, et al., v. City of Riverside, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 5:23 -cv-01536-SPG-SP; (4) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jon Basil Makarounas v City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2301636; (5) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Collette Lee v. Clarissa Cervantes, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2302760; (6) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jacquelyn Greer v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1904033; ( 7) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Scott Simpson, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906168; (8) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riversiders Against Increased Taxes v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2104120; (9) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning State Farm General Insurance Company and Kurt Gunther v City of Riverside et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2200057; (10) §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez, or his respective deputy, and Chief Informat ion Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities; ( 11) §54956.9(d)(2)
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to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (12) §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 (1 3) §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 Emp loyees International Union #721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 6:16 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Fierro gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
John Shannon spoke regarding p ermits and citations during the Festival of Lights . Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding Janet Goeske Foundation. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding agreement to Anaergia Services and utility rates.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on Good Morning Riverside, Continuum of Care meeting, Evergreen Memorial Wreaths Across America, Downtown Area Neighborhood Alliance and TruEvolution Holiday party , Coffee with the Mayor at the Downtown Bookstore and wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season and New Year.
Councilmember Cervantes reported on Latino Network Nuestra Navidad event and thanked the University Neighborhood Group for hosting a holiday party and Downtown Alliance Neighborhood group for donating to the toy drive and wished everyone a Happy Holiday Season . Councilmember Conder reported on Latino Network Nuestra Navidad event, Casa Blanca Community Action Group Holiday Potluck , Jenson Bicycle giveaway, t hanked Malissa Mckeith and her m other Linda for toy giveaway, Nuestra Navidad Breakfast, and a jacket giveaway. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on Nuestra Navidad Breakfast, AMG Medical group ribbon cutting , flannel and flapjacks ,
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eWaste and Hot Chocolate, Love and Nurture event , and canceled office hours .
Councilmember Perry reported on Northgate Gonzalez Toy giveaway , Riverside Arts Academy Holiday concert, Flannel and Flapjack holiday breakfast and wished everyone a happy holiday. Councilmember Hemenway reported on artwork on electrical boxes in the Riverwalk area and wished everyone a happy holiday. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Coffee with Mayor in Ward 1, Press Conference for funding for the Main Street project, State of the City , and thanked the Medinas and Zacatecas for hosting C offee with the Mayor.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
PRESENTATIONS
MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINTMENT
Mayor Lock Dawson present ed a plaque to Councilmember Edwards for dedicated service as Mayor Pro Tem from July through December 2023.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to appoint Councilmember Hemenway as Mayor Pro Tem for January through June 2024. The motion carried unanimously.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
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.
OUTSIDE COUNSEL EXPENDITURES
The City Council received and ordered filed the Outside Counsel Expenditure Report for the period of July 1, 2023, through September 30, 2023, as provided in the outside counsel policy approved by City Council on June 16, 2015.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council filed the resignations of (1) Gustavo Garcia Jr. from the Board of Ethics Citywide seat; and (2) Nipunjeet Gujral from the Board of Public Utilities Ward 3 seat.
RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION AND INSURANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ANNUAL UPDATE
The City Council approved the Financial Performance and Budget Committee recommendation to receive and order filed the annual update of the City’s Risk Management Division and Insurance Administration for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT - VACANT CITY-OWNED LAND - BROCKTON ARCADE
PARKING LOTS
The City Council approved the Financial Performance and Budget Committee recommendations to (1) approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Craig Roubinek for the sale of approximately 25,415 square feet vacant City -owned land as a portion of the Brockton Arcade Parking Lots for the sales price of $52,250; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement, including making minor and non- substantive changes, to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction, and to expend up to $7,000 for title, escrow, and miscellaneous related closing costs.
FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 CITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM FOR CHARITABLE AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
The City Council approved the Economic Development, Placemaking and Branding/Marketing Committee recommendations to (1) receive and order filed the City Sponsorship Program for the six- month period of January 1 – June 30, 2024; (2) approve City Sponsorship support in the form of monetary funding and/or in- kind contributions of $199,616 for charitable and community events, which are produced by local non-profit organizations; (3) receive and order filed Table Sponsorship report for January 1 – June 30, 2023; and (4) authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute any necessary financial or legal documents with the approved organizations, including making minor, non-substantive changes necessary to implement the sponsorship funding program.
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SOFTWARE LICENSE - HOOTSUITE ENTERPRISE CORE PLAN - UPGRADE SOCIAL MEDIA
MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
The City Council(1) approved a Software License with Carahsoft Technology Corporation Reston, Virginia, for a Hootsuite Enterprise Core Plan to upgrade the City’s social media management platform for a three-year term through December 19, 2026, payable in an annual amount of $43,140 for a total amount of $129,420; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to carry out the transaction, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA 2023 -24 BUDGET APPROPRIATION - HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED BY CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE OF INLAND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted $500,000 from the State of California 2023-24 State Budget appropriation to support historic preservation projects to be implemented by the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California; ( 2) approved the Subrecipient Agreement with the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Inc., in the amount of $500,000 to complete several historic preservation projects; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California, Inc., including making minor and non- substantive changes and the contract extensions; and (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $500,000 and appropriate expenditures in the same amount in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Civil Rights Historic Preservation Project revenue and expenditure accounts.
CASE PR-2021-001180 - STREET VACATION - GREEN ORCHARD/LONE PEAK/CRYSTAL VIEW - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JANUARY 23, 2024 - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a resolution declaring its intent to hold a public hearing on January 23, 2024, at 3 p.m. to consider Planning Case PR-2021-001180 Street Vacation of Spencer Court, situated on the east side of Green Orchard Place between Lone Peak Court and Crystal View Terrace, to facilitate a gated residential community; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived , Resolution No. 24068 of the City Council of Riverside, California, Declaring its Intention to Vacate Approximately 0.84 - Acres of Spencer Court Situated on the East Side of Green Orchard Place Between Lone Peak Court and Crystal View Terrace, and Setting the Date, Hour and Place of Hearing,
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Pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law , was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 SELF-INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS FINANCIAL OVERVIEW The City Council approved the financial overview of the City’s Self-Insurance Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FOURTH QUARTER CASH, INVESTMENTS, AND DEBT REPORTS The City Council received and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Fourth Quarter Cash, Investments, and Debt Report.
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ANNUAL LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX AND BOND ACCOUNTABILITY The City Council received and ordered filed the Annual Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 to fulfill the annual reporting requirements of Senate Bill 165.
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE ACTIVITY STATUS REPORT - OVERLOOK PARKWAY CROSSING The City Council received and ordered filed the status report on development impact fees for Overlook Parkway Crossing at Alessandro Arroyo, Local Parks, Regional and Reserve Parks, and Trails.
2024 MODEL FORD BRONCO SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
ENGINEERING DIVISION- SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of eight 2024 Ford Bronco Sport utility vehicles from National Fleet Auto Group for the Public Works Department, Engineering Division in the total amount of $302,078.48; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $302,078.48 to the Central Garage Fund, Motor Pool Account from available Fund Balance.
BID 8040 - 2024 MODEL FORD BRONCO SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES - FIRE DEPARTMENT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8040 to Fritts Ford , Riverside, for the purchase of thirteen 2024 Model Ford Bronco Sport utility vehicles for the City of Riverside Fire Department in the total amount of $468,187.33; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of
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$468,187.33 in the Central Garage Fund, Motor Pool Account from available Fund Balance.
HEAVY-DUTY UTILITY TRUCKS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of two replacement heavy-duty utility trucks from PB Loader Corporation for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, Parks Division in the total amount of $264,183.55; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $82,999 in the Central Garage Fund, Motor Pool Account from available Fund Balance.
HEAVY DUTY AERIAL PERSONNEL-LIFT VEHICLE
The City Council approved the purchase of one heavy duty aerial personnel- lift vehicle from PB Loader Corporation, Fresno, for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department, Parks Division in the total amount of $257,175.98.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1 ) approved the salary adjustment for the existing Council Assistant classification; (2) approved title change for the Deputy Chief Information Officer classification; (3) approved the deletion of non- utilized job classifications; and (4) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect (a) the salary adjustment for the existing Council Assistant classification; (b) the title change for the Deputy Chief Information Officer; and (c) the deletion of the non-utilized job classifications; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24069 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 Adjustment to the Existing Council Assistant Classification; Title Change f or the Deputy Chief Information Officer Classification; a nd Deletion o f Non-Utilized Job Classifications , was presented and adopted.
MEASURE Z - MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING - FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN
AMENDMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024 which incorporate the negotiated revisions, and authorize d the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memoranda of
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Understanding on behalf of the City; (2) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the revised MOU provisions as outlined in the staff report ; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record supplemental appropriations in applicable personnel accounts in the approximate amounts of $2.76 million in the General Fund and $0.41 million in the Measure Z Fund, for a total of $3.17 million ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24070 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 to Amend Part II of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to Reflect Various Updates a nd Changes in Connection w ith the Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside Police Officer’s Association (RPOA) Unit, was presented and adopted.
DEACCESSION - INUIT STONE SCULPTURES
The City Council approved deaccession from the Museum of Riverside’s permanent collection of fifty-two Inuit stone sculptures from the Ellen and Bert Witt Collection (A1085).
DEACCESSION DIORAMA MURAL PAINTINGS
The City Council approved deaccession from the Museum of Riverside’s permanent collection of two diorama mural paintings by Marilyn Griffith (A1783).
MASTER AGREEMENT - PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, MONITOR AND/OR REPAIR OF FIRE AND
INTRUSION SYSTEMS - PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES FACILITIES The City Council ( 1) approved the Master Services Agreement, under Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement R equest for P roposal No. 030421, to purchase, install, monitor and/or repair fire and intrusion systems from Securitas Technology Corporation, of Riverside, California, for all Parks, Recreation and Community Services facilities in the amount of $601,103.62; and (2) authorized the City Manager or designee to issue change orders in the amount of 10 percent of the original contract amount, not -to-exceed $60,110.36.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES - FAIRMOUNT GOLF COURSE
The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services at Fairmount Golf Course with Brightview Golf Maintenance, Inc. in the amount of $397,979.00 for the period of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, in
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accordance with Purchasing Resolution 23914, Section 702(h); and (2) authorized the City Manager to issue change orders in an amount not to exceed 15 percent of the original agreement, not to exceed $59,696.85 for the contract term; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services at Fairmount Golf Course with Brightview Golf Maintenance, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
The City Council (1) approved the Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services in City Neighborhood Parks with Inland Empire Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $818,689.06 for the period of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, in accordance with Purchasing Resolution 23914, Section 702(h); and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services in Neighborhood Parks with Inland Empire Landscape, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
DECLARATION AND DISPOSITION OF POLICE SERVICE DOG “SHADOW” AS RETIRED AND
SURPLUS PROPERTY
The City Council ( 1) declared Police Service Dog “Shadow” as retired and surplus property to the needs of the Police Department; and (2) approved the donation of Police Service Dog “Shadow” to his current handler, Detective Dana, at no cost to the City.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - SCANNERS, MAINTENANCE,
TRAINING, AND STANDARD WARRANTY
The City Council (1) approved the American Rescue Plan Act Subrecipient Agreement with Faro Technologies, Inc., dba Florida Faro Technologies, Inc., for the purchase of two FARO Focus Premium 3-D laser scanners, one Freestyle 2.5 3 -D Scanner, maintenance, training, and standard warranty in a total amount not -to-exceed $175,437.22 approved through the American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan grant; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and make minor non-substantive changes.
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FOREST SERVICE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY INFLATION REDUCTION ACT GRANT
AWARD - COMPREHENSIVE TREE INVENTORY AND IN -HOUSE DATABASE/INVENTORY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council ( 1) approved acceptance of the 2023 United States Department of Agriculture – Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act Grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 to create a comprehensive tree inventory and develop an in-house database/inventory management system, with an in-kind match of City funds in the amount of $1,000,000; ( 2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $1,000,000 to the USDA – FS Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and appropriate expenditures in the same amount to the USDA – FS Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; and (3) a uthorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents for the grant funding, including but not limited to payment requests, agreements, and amendments and making minor and non- substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - DESIGN-BUILD PERMANENT MODULAR STRUCTURE - REGIONAL
WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT
The City Council (1) approved a First Amendment to the Design- Build Agreement with Rhome Construction Corporation, Bellflower, to complete the Design- Build of a permanent 24’ x 60’ modular structure to be located at Riverside’s Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), extending the term through December 31, 2024; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment to the Design- Build Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION
PROGRAM - BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER CLEAN -UP ACTIVITIES -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) authorized submittal of a Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Payment Program Application to the California Department of Resources and Recovery (CalRecycle) in the amount of $78,666 for beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $78,666, or the actual amount awarded, and appropriate expenditures in the same amount, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, CalRecycle Beverage Container 2023 -24 Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit all
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necessary documents including but not limited to applications, funding requests, payment requests, agreements, amendments, and grant funding purchasing documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - ANIMAL CONTROL FIELD SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to the Agreement for Animal Control Field Services with the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services for a term of January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, in the amount of $1,657,852.40; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment, including making minor and non-substantive changes; and (3) received an Animal Field Services Program update.
LEASEBACK AGREEMENT - CALIFORNIA TOWER BUILDING - GROUND FLOOR RETAIL - 3737 MAIN STREET - RESOLUTION
The Successor Agency t o the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside (1) adopted a resolution reaffirming the approval for the Successor Agency to exercise its option to extend the Leaseback Agreement with the Department of General Services (DGS) to lease the Ground Floor retail space of the California Tower, for an additional ten years, from October 1, 2024, through on September 30, 2034, should the DGS exercise its option to purchase the property, as approved in the LRPMP by the Department of Finance (DOF) in its determination letter issued on March 6, 2014; (2) recommended the Countywide Oversight Board adopt a board resolution reaffirming the approval for the Successor Agency to take the same action; and (3) authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to take all actions, on behalf of the Successor Agency, and execute the Leaseback Agreement extension for an additional ten years should the DGS exercise its option to purchase the property ; whereupon, the t itle having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 53 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, Reaffirming Approval for the Successor Agency to Extend the Leaseback Agreement with the State of California - Department of General Services to Lease t he California Tower Building – Ground Floor Retail, Located a t 3737 Main Street, f or an Additional Ten Years, f rom October 1, 2024 Through September 30, 2034, as Approved in the Successor Agency’s Long-Range Property Management Plan, was presented and adopted.
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LEASE TERMINATION AND SIGN PURCHASE AGREEMENT - ELECTRONIC PYLON SIGN -
UNIVERSITY VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER - RESOLUTION
The Successor Agency t o the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Lease Termination and Sign Purchase; (2) recommended the Countywide Oversight Board adopt a Board resolution authorizing the execution of the attached Lease Termination and Sign Purchase Agreement with University Village for the disposition of the Sign as -is and at no cost, in accordance with the State Department of Finance approved Long -Range Property Management Plan; and (3) authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to take all actions, including making minor and non-substantive modifications, and execute the Lease Termination and Sign Purchase Agreement with University Village; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived; Resolution No. 54 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, Approving a Lease Termination and Sign Purchase Agreement with UR Village LLC for the Sale o f an Electronic Pylon Sign, Located at the University Village Shopping Center, in Riverside, California, for On-Site No Cost Advertising, was presented and adopted.
RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR EXPENDITURES - RESOLUTION The Successor Agency t o the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside (1) adopted a resolution approving the ROPS 24 -25; and (2) recommended that the Countywide Oversight Board adopt a board resolution approving the same ROPS 24-25 for the Department of Finance’s final consideration and approval; w hereupon the title having been read and further reading waived; Resolution No. 55 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, as the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside Approving the Submission of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2025, was presented and adopted.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
RENAMING OF EL DORADO PARK
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to approve the Safety, Wellness a nd Youth Committee recommendation to rename El Dorado Park to Tim Strack Park in honor of Fallen Riverside Fire Department Captain Tim Strack. The motion carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2023, 1 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-179
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 7:07 p.m. and reconvened at 7:17 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
FISCAL YEAR 2022- 23 FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE - CARRYOVERS OF
UNEXPENDED FUNDS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) receive and provide input on the Fiscal Year 2022 -23 Fourth Quarter Financial Report; (2) approve a carryover of unexpended funds of approximately $5.7 million in the General Fund and $40.0 million in other City funds into Fiscal Year 2023- 24; (3) approve staff’s recommendation for the use of the projected $24.8 million in surplus reserves in the General Fund ; and (4) approve staff’s recommendation for reallocation of $15.0 million in General Fund reserves to the Section 115 Trust. The motion carried unanimously.
WORKSHOP
GENERAL FUND UPDATE - WATER AND ELECTRIC TRANSFERS
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council conducted a workshop on the General Fund Transfers relating to the Water General Fund Transfer and Electric General Fund Transfer.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced that the City Council authorized initiation of litigation to join indispensable parties if necessary, the action, the defendants and other particulars may be disclosed upon request after action has formally commenced in the matter concerning Riverside All Of Us Or None, et al., v. City of Riverside, et al.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Perry requested (1) an update regarding fireworks to the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee in 90-days; and (2) a report on the General Fund Transfer to the Financial Performance and Budget Committee . Councilmember Cervantes referred the ceremonial flags for Indigenous Peoples Day and Latinx Day to the Human Relations Commission for consideration.