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PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway and Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: Mayor Lock Dawson
Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Aurora Chavez spoke regarding business monopolies and utility rate increases . Rich Gardner spoke regarding commemorative f lags. Daryl Terrel spoke regarding c atalytic converters. Tom Evans spoke regarding Victoria Avenue renovation recommendations .
Malissa McKeith spoke regarding City freeway entry signs, a strategic plan, and accountability. Pete Benavidez thanked staff and City Council for establishing a Book of Work.
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 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
GRANT AWARD - STATE LIBRARY BUDGET ACT OF 2022 (AB 178) CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2023 (SB 101) BUILDING FORWARD LIBRARY INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM - ROUND 2 - SPC JESUS S. DURAN EASTSIDE LIBRARY - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION -
RESOLUTIONS
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) a dopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept awarded grant funds and execute any and all agreements and award documents on behalf of the Riverside Public Library for the California State Library Budget Act of 2022 (AB 178) or the State of California Budget Act of 2023 (SB 101) Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program Round 2 in the amount of $10,000,000 with a California State Library grant required 25 percent City match commitment of $2,500,000, including making minor and non- substantive changes to documents associated with the grant as necessary; (2) a dopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee to accept awarded grant funds and execute any and all agreements and award documents on behalf of the Riverside Public Library for the California State Library Budget Act of 2023 (SB 102) for the State Targeted Grant in the amount of $4,500,000, including making minor and non -substantive changes to documents associated with the grant as necessary; (3) and upon receipt of the award, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $14,500,000, or the sum of the actual grant awards, and appropriate expenditures in the same amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library Project revenue and expenditure accounts; (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund and interfund transfer in the amount of $3,500,000 from the General Fund Infrastructure Reserves to the Capital Outlay Fund; and (5) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $3,500,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund, SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library Project account, fully offset by an interfund transfer from the General Fund. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the titles having been read and further readings waived, Resolution No. 24071 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission of an Application a nd Acceptance o f the Grant Award from the California
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State Library Budget Act o f 2022 (AB 178) or the State o f California Budget Act of 2023 (SB 101) Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program - Round 2, for the New SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library in the Amount o f $10,000,000; a nd Authorizing t he Execution of Necessary Grant Documents b y the City Manager o r His Designee, and Resolution No. 24072 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission of an Application a nd Acceptance o f the Grant Award f rom the California State Library Budget Act o f 2023 (AB 102) for the State Targeted Grant f or the New SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library in the Amount of $4,500,000; and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Grant Documents b y the City Manager or His Designee, were presented and adopted.
Councilmember Cervantes left the meeting during discussion of the following item.
FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE - MID-CYCLE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS - AIRPORT BUILDING REMEDIAL REPAIRS - EMPLOYEE EDUCATION
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM - PROCESSING UPGRADES AND RELATED COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS - ADDITIONAL SECURITY PATROL WARDS 5 AND 6 - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) receive the Fiscal Year 2023-24 First Quarter Financial update; (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund of $1,000,000 million from the Infrastructure Reserve for an interfund transfer to the Airport Fund and record supplemental appropriations in the same amount in Airport Capital Projects expenditure account for Airport building remedial repairs; ( 3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $3,000 in the General Fund, Mayor’s College Council of Riverside expenditure account, fully offset with funds from the Special Deposit Fund, College Council of Riverside deposit account; (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund, Human Resources Department of $250,000 to the employee Education Reimbursement Program; (5) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund, Non -Departmental of $100,000 to fund payment processing upgrades and related compliance requirements; and (6) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 in the
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General Fund, Non-Departmental General Services expenditure account for additional security patrols in Ward 5 and 6. The motion carried with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
SIDEWALK VENDING AND FOOD TRUCK ORDINANCE EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT UPDATE
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed an update on education and enforcement efforts related to the City’s Sidewalk Vending and Food Truck Ordinance.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council and the Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency adjourned to closed sessions at 2:38 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. Shell Oil Company, et. al., San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC -20-588295; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Rubidoux Community Services District, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, Court of Appeal Case No. E077716; (3) §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); (4) §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; (5) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel conc erning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (6) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding three cases; and (7) §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 City Council returned to open session at 2:58 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway presiding and all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
CASE PR -2022-001293 - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38174 - RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES AND GRADING - 841 ALPINE MEADOWS - CONTINUED
Public Hearing was called to consider the referral by Councilmember Cervantes of an approval by the Community & Economic Development Department Director of a proposal by Jerardo Reyes and Ryan Willi ams for a Parcel Map No. 38174 and Grading Exception to subdivide a 5.74 -acre parcel into four parcels for residential purposes and allow grading within the Prenda Arroyo and the 50 -foot arroyo setback, on a 5.74 -acre parcel partially developed with an existing single family residence, detached garage, and freestanding barn, located at 841 Alpine Meadows Lane, situated on the south side of Alpine Meadows Lane between Harbart Drive and Kingdom Drive. Two people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to continue the public hearing to a future City Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
The City Council reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Fierro.
Councilmember Conder gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding Janet Goeske Foundation funding sources . Patrick Maloney spoke regarding karaoke at the Hideaway Café, Open Mic Night at Back to the Grind, and the election.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on Economic Development Summit of Excellence; Vital Conditions in the City and the Martin Luther King Walk . Councilmember Cervantes
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reported on Neighborhood Meetings, Civil Rights Institute Work Coachella Exhibit, Martin Luther King Walk , and requested to adjourn the meeting in honor of Ofelia Valdez - Yaeger. Councilmember Conder reported on Economic Development Summit of Excellence, Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church M artin Luther King Celebration, and Martin Luther King Walk. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on o ffice hours, Martin Luther King Walk, and homelessness. Councilmember Perry reported on a tour of the TS Facility, 23rd anniversary of the death of Det ective Jacobs, and homelessness.
Councilmember Hemenway reported on the State of the City Address, Martin Luther King Brunch at R iverside City C ollege and w elcomed students of social work for their attendance.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee will conduct a meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT - GEORGE’S DRIVE-IN
Councilwoman Plascencia gave a report on George’s Drive-in.
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 the item regarding the commemorative flags schedule removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The motion carried with Councilmember Fierro absent.
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LEGAL BUDGET - SPECIALIZED LEGAL ASSISTANCE - LAWSUIT CHALLENGING VALIDITY OF
CITY-ISSUED MUNICIPAL BONDS
The City Council (1) approved a legal budget for the law firm of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth in an amount not -to-exceed $60,000 to defend the City in the appeal of the case entitled Pongs v. City of Riverside, a reverse validation lawsuit challenging the validity of City-issued municipal bonds; and (2) approved an increase to the legal budget for the law firm of Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth in an amount not -to-exceed $17,002.03, for a new total of $126,052. 03, for the defense of the City in the trial of the case entitled Pongs v. City of Riverside, a reverse validation lawsuit challenging the validity of City-issued municipal bonds.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings on December 12 and 19, 2023, were approved as presented.
CALIFORNIANSFORALL ROUND 2 GRANT APPLICATION - CONTINUED OPERATION OF YOUTH WORKFORCE PROGRAM - ROUND 1 PROGRAM STANDARD AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) authorized the City of Riverside to apply for a CaliforniansForAll Round 2 grant application in the amount of $1,740,075, and accept the aforementioned amount if awarded, to continue the Youth Workforce Program in partnership with State of California/California Volunteers; (2) authorized the City Manager to execute a no-cost amendment of the Round 1 Program Standard Agreement with the State of California/California Volunteers extending the City’s current Program funding with the State from May 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024; (3) authorized the City Manager or designee to execute any and all applications and necessary documents, including a Round 2 Standard Funding Agreement with the State of California/California Volunteers for the sake of a Round 2 grant funding application and award, making minor and non- substantive changes as necessary; and (4) authorized the Chief Finance Officer or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $1,740,075, or in the amount of the grant award, and appropriate an equal amount in expenditures in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Program revenue and expenditure accounts.
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FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST POSITION ADDITION - CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
The City Council (1) approved the addition of 1 Full Time Equivalent Administrative Analyst position in the Office of the City Manager; and (2) authorized a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $54,000 from the General Fund to cover salaries and benefits related to an Administrative Analyst position for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FIRST QUARTER CASH, INVESTMENTS, AND DEBT REPORTS The City Council received and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2023 -24 First Quarter Cash, Investments, and Debt Report.
MEASURE Z - AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - FIRE ANALOG SIMULCAST COMMUNICATION
SYSTEM UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Support Agreement with Tait North America, Inc., for the Fire Analog Simulcast Communication System upgrade and maintenance, repair, and technical support services for a seven- year term ending October 31, 2031; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Support Agreement with Tait North America Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - FIRE STATION UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES The City Council (1) a pproved the Second Amendment to the Services Agreement for the Fire Department station uniforms and accessories with Gall, LLC, Lexington, Kentucky, increasing the annual contract to $93,280 for a revised total contract amount not- to- exceed $447,840; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT - RELOCATE TERMINAL BUILDING DUE TO REPAIRS OF FEDERAL
AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) FLIGHT STANDARDS - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6951 FLIGHT
The City Council authorized the execution of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Contract No. 2 DTFAWN-13-L-00082 to reduce monthly rent from $10,869.89 to $1,512.19 for relocation to Terminal Building due to repairs of the
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Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Flight Standards District Office at Riverside Municipal Airport.
REJECT ALL PROPOSALS - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2265 - AUTOMATED ENTRANCE AND
EXIT GATE - CORPORATION YARD - RELEASE REVISED REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The City Council (1) rejected all proposals for Request for Proposal No. 2265 for design and installation of an automated entrance and exit gate located at the City of Riverside Corporation Yard; and (2) authorized staff to release a revised Request for Proposal.
LEASE AGREEMENT - PARKING LOT - GEMENDE DRIVE - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT The City Council (1) approved Riverside Municipal Airport Lease Agreement with Harvest Christian Fellowship for a ten-year term with the option to extend for an additional five- year term, with the first-year lease amount of $47,110.44; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Riverside Municipal Airport Lease Agreement with Harvest Christian Fellowship, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
LEASE AGREEMENT- HANGAR (BUILDING T-33)
The City Council (1) approved Riverside Municipal Airport Lease Agreement with Kevin Booth, dba Maintenance One, for a five -year term commencing on October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2028, with the option to extend for an additional five- year term, with the first-year lease amount of $15,642.84; plus, rental fee shall be adjusted annually in August of each year to reflect any increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U); and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Riverside Municipal Airport Lease Agreement with Kevin Booth, dba Maintenance One, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the salary adjustments for the existing Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader, Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader Trainee, Emergency Services Administrator, Emergency Services Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, Deputy General Services Director, Deputy Human Resources Director, Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, and Assistant Library Director classifications; (2) approved the creation of the new classification and salary range for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician; (3) adopted a Resolution amending the Master
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Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the salary adjustments for the existing Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader, Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader Trainee, Emergency Services Administrator, Emergency Services Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, Deputy General Services Director, Deputy Human Resources Director, Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, and Assistant Library Director classifications; and to reflect the new classification and salary range for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24073 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 Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader, Utilities Power Scheduler/Trader Trainee, Emergency Services Administrator, Emergency Services Coordinator, Emergency Medical Services Coordinator, Deputy General Services Director, Deputy Human Resources Director, Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, and Assistant Library Director Classifications; and Creation of the New Classification and Salary Range for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician Classification, was presented and adopted.
LEASE AGREEMENT - INSTALLATION, USAGE, AND MAINTENANCE - CANON COPIERS/
PRINTERS - VARIOUS LIBRARY LOCATIONS
The City Council (1) approved a renewal lease agreement with Canon Solutions America, Inc., for the installation, excess per page usage and maintenance of ten (10) Canon copiers/printers at various library locations for a sixty -month term at an annual cost of $45,600, totaling $228,000 over the entire lease term; (2) authorized the Purchasing Manager to procure the ten Canon copiers at the agreement pricing from a “follow-on” contract to an existing competitively bid contract from DuPage County, Illinois, p er Purchasing Resolution Section 702(h); and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute necessary documents for the renewal Lease Agreement with Canon Solutions America, Inc.
INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER 231811 - FISCAL YEAR 2022- 23 - PROVISION, INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF ADVANCED NETWORK (DATA) SERVICES
The City Council (1) authorized an increase of P urchase Order Number 231811 with Columbia Telecommunications Corporation, dba CTC Technology and Energy , Kensington, Maryland, for the provision, installation, and maintenance of advanced
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network (Data) services as part of the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California’s (CENIC) project, in the amount of $43,484.81 for a total purchase order amount of $105,834 for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and (2) authorized a new purchase order for Fiscal Year 2023-24 in the amount of $146,016.
STATE LIBRARY BUDGET ACT OF 2022 (AB 178) - BUILDING FORWARD LIBRARY
INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM - NEW AND REPLACEMENT SECURITY CAMERAS -
MARCY LIBRARY - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept awarded grant funds and execute all agreements and award documents on behalf of the Riverside Public Library for the California State Library Budget Act of 2022 (AB 178) or the State of California Budget Act of 2023 (SB 101) Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program Round 2 in the amount of $13,200 with a California State Library grant required 25 percent City match commitment of $3,300, including making minor and non -substantive changes to documents associated with the grant as necessary; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount o f $13,200, or the sum of the actual grant award, and appropriate expenditures in the same amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Marcy Infrastructure Project revenue and expenditure accounts, and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record expenditures in the amount of $3,300 or the sum of the actual grant award in the General Services, Measure Z Annual Deferred Maintenance accounts ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24074 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission of an Application and Acceptance of the Grant Award from the California State Library Budget Act Of 2022 (AB 178) or the State o f California Budget Act o f 2023 (S B 101) Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program - Round 2, for New and Replacement Security Cameras at the Marcy Library in an Amount Not t o Exceed $13,200; a nd Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Grant Documents by the City Manager or His Designee, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY - TREATMENT AND REMOVAL OF INSCRIPTION
WALL - HARADA HOUSE
The City Council (1) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ARG Conservation Services, Inc., for the treatment and removal of the inscription wall at
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Harada House, for a term of one calendar year from the date of the agreement in the amount of $129,824.23; (2) authorized a 10 percent change order authority of $12,982 for project changes including but not limited to unforeseen conditions for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $142,806; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ARG Conservation Services, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
ACCESSION - HISTORIC ARTIFACTS AND ARCHIVAL ITEMS
The City Council approved the accession into the permanent collection of four lots of historic artifacts and archival items from four donors and two lots acquired by purchase.
STATE OF GOOD REPAIR FUNDS - STATE TRANSIT ASSISTANCE FUNDS - NEW SCHEDULING
SOFTWARE AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM - SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION DIVISION -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of State of Good Repair funds totaling $198,333 and State Transit Assistance funds in the amount of $400,000; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $198,333, or in the amount of the award, and appropriate an equal amount in expenditures in the Special Transit Fund, Scheduling Software & Surveillance Project accounts; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $400,000, or in the amount of the award, and appropriate an equal amount in the Special Transit Fund, Scheduling Software & Surveillance Project accounts.
CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS WILDFIRE PREVENTION GRANTS PROGRAM -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution to approve a funding application in an amount not-to-exceed $3 million for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Wildfire Prevention Grant Program offered by Cal Fire; (2) approved a receipt of funding from the Cal Fire 2023/24 Wildfire Prevention Grants Program, in an amount not to exceed $3 million; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate an equal amount in expenditures, in an amount not -to-exceed $3 million in 2023/24 Wildfire Prevention Grant Program accounts to be established by the Finance Department in the City’s Grants and Restricted Funds Accounts; and (4) authorized the City Manager or designee
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to sign any and all documents related to this grant application, including but not limited to applications, extensions, and Standard Agreements to apply for, and receive, Grant funds making minor corrections as necessary; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24075 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission of an Application, and Acceptance of, Grant Funds from the California Climate Investments Wildfire Prevention Grants P rogram Administered Through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, was presented and adopted.
DECLARE BMW MOTORCYCLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY - DONATE MOTORCYCLES TO
BANNING POLICE DEPARTMENT
The City Council (1) declared three BMW Motorcycles as surplus property to the needs of the Department; and (2) approved the donation of the motorcycles to the Banning Police Department for the development of their motor officer program.
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - 2023 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Interlocal Agreement between the cities of Banning, Beaumont, Cathedral City, Coachella, Corona, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, Indio, Jurupa Valley, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Palm Springs, Perris, Temecula, City of Riverside, and the County of Riverside, California, concerning the distribution of the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant Award; (2) approved the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Certified Standard Assurances; (3) authorized the Police Department to apply for grant funding in the amount of $120,495 through the County of Riverside, acting as fiscal agent for all eligible entities within the county; (4) authorized the expenditure of grant funds to continue paying for the salary and benefits of a Senior Forensic Specialist position; (5) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record an increas e in revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $120,495, or in the amount of the grant award, in the Grants and Restrictive Programs Fund, JAG 23 Grant Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (6) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents associated with the 2023 Justice Assistance Grant Program, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 - PERSONNEL, VEHICLE, AND
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE COSTS - PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Memorandum of Understanding between the Riverside County Probation Department and Post -Release Accountability and Compliance Team for reimbursement of personnel and operation and maintenance costs related to Public Safety Realignment; (2) authorized the acceptance of additional funding from Riverside County Probation Department in the amount of $127,000 for City personnel reimbursement and operation and maintenance expenditures related to Public Safety Realignment for the t otal amount of $397,000 for F iscal Year 2023-24; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record and increase in revenue in the amount of $127,000 and appropriate an equal amount of expenditures in the General Fund, Special Operations revenue and expenditure accounts related to Public Safety Realignment; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE) The City Council (1) approved the submittal of a Supplemental Jurisdiction Application to California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) to join City of Corona beverage container recycling pilot program and allow Recycle From Home service area expansion; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to implement the pilot program expansion, including the Authorization Letter and other related documents, and making minor and non- substantive changes.
MAINTAIN CUL-DE-SAC OPERATIONS - FEASIBILITY OF CONSTRUCTING NEW PARKING LOT
FACILITY - SYCAMORE HIGHLANDS PARK - ABERNATHY/PERTHSHIRE The City Council authorized the Public Works Department to (1) replace existing temporary materials with semipermanent materials to maintain cul-de-sac operations at the intersection of Abernathy Drive and Perthshire Place until a permanent design has been completed; and (2) evaluate the feasibility of constructing a new parking lot facility for Sycamore Highlands Park, and permanently cul- de-sac the northerly terminus of Perthshire Place at its intersection with Abernathy Drive.
CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024, 1 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-197
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - AMENDMENT TO STANDARD COMMERCIAL MULTI-TENANT LEASE - CALIFORNIA TOWER BUILDING - 3737 MAIN, SUITE 105 The Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (1) authorized the execution of the Third Amendment with Antonious Pizza to amend the termination date of the Suite 105 lease at Cal Tower to September 30, 2024 and amortize the unpaid rent in the amount of $7,876.03; and (2) authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to take all actions necessary, including making minor and non- substantive modifications, to execute the Third Amendment with Antonious Pizza.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
COMMEMORATIVE FLAGS SCHEDULED FOR DISPLAY
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) approve the commemorative flags schedule for the upcoming year consisting of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Black History Month, Women’s Suffrage Victory Flag, LGBTQ Pride Month and Juneteenth; and (2) direct staff to return to a subsequent City Council meeting with a resolution supporting the City’s display of the flag(s) chosen. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Hemenway, and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye, Councilmembers Conder and Perry voting no, and Councilmember Fierro absent.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - PRINT SERVICES
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) a pprove the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Sharp Electronics Corporation, New York, for Managed Print Services for a five-year term ending December 31, 2028, in the amount of $2,250,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents pursuant to the Managed Print Services Agreement, including but not limited to the Agreement, Master L ease Agreement, Customer Care Maintenance Agreements , Master Lease Agreement Schedule and related financing documents, Equipment Delivery Acceptance forms, and making minor non- substantive changes. The motion carried with Councilmembers Fierro and Conder absent.
CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024, 1 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-198
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING - REMOVAL OF ILLEGALLY DUMPED MATERIALS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside and the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to remove illegally dumped materials from District property; (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures of $225,000 in the General Fund in accounts to be designated by the Finance Department; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
The motion carried with Councilmember Fierro absent.
REVIEW OF PROPOSED REVISIONS TO RESOLUTION NO. 23976 - CITY COUNCIL RULES OF
PROCEDURE AND ORDER OF BUSINESS - RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to approve the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommendation to ( 1) remove the proposed Robert’s Rules of Order parliamentary framework with the City Attorney, or designee, serving as advisory parliamentarian for the City. Final rulings on parliamentary procedure shall be made by the Presiding Officer and are subject to the appeal of the full City Council and recommend language updates to include:
Authority - The Charter of the City of Riverside provides that the City Council shall determine its own rules and order of business. By virtue thereof, and when not in conflict with the Charter of the City of Riverside and the Constitution and laws of the State of California, the following set of rules shall be in effect upon adoption by the City Council and until such time as they are amended or new rules adopted in the manner hereinafter provided and shall prevail to govern the business of the City Council of the City of Riverside. The City Attorney, or designee, shall serve as advisory Parliamentarian for the City. Final rulings on parliamentary procedure shall be made by the Presiding Officer by a supermajority and may be appealed to the full City Council.
The motion carried with Councilmember Fierro absent.
CITY COUNCIL
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2024, 1 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-199
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to reconsider the previous roll call and vote for clarification on abstention vote. The motion carried with Councilmember Fierro absent.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to approve the Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommendation to (1) approve Option 2 as outlined in the staff report and to include that the presiding officer make the final decision followed by a supermajority vote ; (2) remove majority of quorum as it relates to abstention; and (3) adopt a resolution to revise City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business. The motion carried with Councilmember Fierro absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24076 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing Rules of Procedure and Order of Business for the City Council of the City of Riverside and Related Functions and Activities and Rescinding all Prior Actions Taken Thereto, and Repealing Resolution No. 23976, was presented and adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced there were no reportable actions taken during closed session.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Conder requested a report on catalytic converters referred to the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee.
The City Council adjourned at 7:28 p.m. in honor of Ofelia Valdez-Yaeger