City Council
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
Councilmembers:
Erin Edwards
Clarissa Cervantes
Ronaldo Fierro
Chuck Conder
Gaby Plascencia
Jim Perry
Steve Hemenway
Agenda
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
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1:00 PM
Publication Date: Thursday, January 11, 2024
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23976, the Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
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PLEASE NOTE --The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
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1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
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COMMUNICATIONS
2 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards ) (5-minute presentation)
3 Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) ( 5-minute presentation)
4 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 5 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) APPEAL
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 7 Deny appeal from Dianna Koster for water utility services from July 2023 to September 2023, and uphold Board of Public Utilities findings that billings were calculated accurately - 2639 Braden Place (Public Utilities) (Ward 5) ( 10-minute presentation)
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Report
Water Rule 6 for Meter Investigations and Adjustment of Bills Water Rule 17 for the Disputed Bill Appeal Processes
Resolution 23976
8-25-2023 CSM Summary of Investigation
9-11-2023 AGM Summary of Investigation
9-25-2023 email from Dianna Koster to Alma Franco
9-23-2023 email from Dianna Koster to Alma Franco
11-7-2023 email from Carlie Myers to Dianna Koster
November 7, 2023 Notice of Hearing (BPU)
December 7, 2023 email from Dianna Koster to Carlie Myers December 18, 2023 Notice of Board Decision
December 11, 2023 BPU Draft Minutes
Email received from Dianna Koster dated January 11, 2024 Notice of Hearing
Presentation
Attachments:
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. 8 Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommends consideration to either decline further exploration of a study of Mayor and Councilmember compensation, including salary and benefits, under Section 403 of the Riverside City Charter and rely on most recent 5 percent increase approved on February 28, 2023 or consider convening a Charter Review Committee and direct staff to return with options and a timeline for implementation (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
Report
Compensation Comparison
Presentation
Attachments:
9 American Rescue Plan Act Subrecipient Agreement with Wakeland Entrada LP for a $ 1,000,000 residual loan to assist with development costs related to Entrada affordable housing project in the Eastside Neighborhood - 1701-1757 Seventh Street - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Housing and Human Services) (Ward 2) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
10 Budget transfer of $ 5,504,698 from Public Utilities /Water Transmission Mains Account to the Seven Oaks Dam Account for the Seven Oaks Dam Enhanced Recharge Project (Public Utilities) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) Report
Presentation
Attachments:
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3 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. 11 Case PR -2021-001180 - Proposal by Shahvand Aryana to vacate Spencer Court and change street name from "Spencer Court" to "Aryana View Court" - Determine proposal is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility project will have a significant effect on environment - A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, making its findings and determinations in the Matter of Resolution of Intention No. 24068; and making its order vacating approximately .84-acres of Spencer Court - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California changing the street name of Spencer Court to Aryana View Court, situated on the east side of Green Orchard Place between Lone Peak Court and Crystal View Terrace, to facilitate a gated residential community - Waive further readings (Community & Economic Development) (Ward 4) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Resolution of Intention - Spencer Court
Resolution - Street Name Change
PC Report - October 13, 2022
PC Recommended Conditions - October 13, 2022
PC Minutes - October 13, 2022
CC Memo and Attachments – 12-19-23
City Council Resolution 24068
Notice
Presentation
Attachments:
12 Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending numerous sections of Title 20 the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Cultural Resources - Determine case is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15308 (Actions to Protect Environment ), 15060(c)(2) (No Physical Change), 15060(c)(3) (Not A Project ), and 15061(b)(3) (General Rule ), as proposed amendment will cause no direct or indirect change to the environment, does not meet the definition of a Project under CEQA, and it can be seen with certainty that proposed amendment will not have an effect on environment - Provide staff direction regarding the four policy areas recommended by the Cultural Heritage Board (Community & Economic Development) (All Wards) ( 10-minute
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presentation)
Report
Ordinance - Redlined
Attachment 2 - LUSRC Staff Report 11-13-2023
Attachment 3 - Policy Consideration Potential Redlines
Presentation
Notice
Attachments:
CLOSED SESSIONS
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Timothy Strack v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .(s):
230211
ReportAttachments:
14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Steve Horton v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .(s):
ADJ3619618, ADJ 3536465, ADJ 1568817, ADJ 336351, ADJ 8258868, ADJ 8860577 and ADJ9336032
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15 Pursuant to Government Code §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
ReportAttachments:
16 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case ReportAttachments:
17 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - two cases
ReportAttachments:
18 Pursuant to Government Code §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
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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
ReportAttachments:
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilwoman Plascencia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
20 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
21 Mayor Lock Dawson to call upon Councilmember Cervantes to present a Certificate of Recognition to former Council Assistant Miguel Lujano for his seven years of public service to the Office of Ward 2 and the City of Riverside (5-minute presentation)
APPEAL
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 22 Appeal of Board of Ethics pre -conference decision on Code of Ethics and Conduct complaint filed by Ben Clymer, Jr ., against Councilmember Cervantes (City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Report
11-02-2023 Statement of Findings
Original Complaint
COE Appeal
Transcript
RMC 2.78 and 2.80 - COE and BOE
Board of Ethics Hearing Rules and Procedures
Attachments:
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 23-36
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
City Clerk
23 Appoint Macy S. Pulos to Commission of the Deaf, Youth Ex Officio seat - File resignations of Kianna A. Williams from Board of Library Trustees and Marsha J .
Gonzalez from Human Resources Board Ward 6 seats (All Wards) ReportAttachments:
City Manager
24 A Resolution of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application, and acceptance of grant funds up to $ 1,000,000 from the Round 3 Connecting Neighbors to Neighbors Program administered through State of California Office of Planning and Research California Volunteers; and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager or his Designee for
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community building and neighborhood sustainability efforts in the Arlanza neighborhood - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Wards 6 and 7)
Report
Resolution
Attachments:
Community and Economic Development
25 Request for Proposal 2315 - Agreement with Albert A. Webb Associates for $582,690 plus 10 percent contingency in the amount of $ 58,269, not to exceed $640,959, for comprehensive California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review and clearance for maximum potential development envelope of proposed Riverside Alive mixed -use project with optional three one -year term extensions - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Report
RFP No 2315 Award Recommendation
RFP 2315 Final Bid Packet
Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
26 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the City's Master Fees and Charges Schedule in Resolution No. 21960, as amended, establishing the storefront retail commercial cannabis business permit appeals fee - Waive further reading (All Wards)
Report
Resolution
Fee Study
Presentation
Attachments:
Finance
27 Annual audit reports from external independent auditor, Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP on the City of Riverside financial results for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 (All Wards)
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Report
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Financial Report Riverside Public Financing Authority Financial Report
Single Audit Report
Air Quality Management District Report
2023 Gann Appropriations Limit
Independent Auditor's Report
2023 Required Auditor Communication Letter
2023 Popular Annual Financial Report
Riverside Public Utilities Financial Report
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Presentation - Lance, Soll & Lunghard
Presentation - City
Attachments:
General Services
28 Agreement with TCB Industries, LLC, Banning, for $ 72,300, plus 15 percent change order authority for total amount of $ 83,140 from Convention Center Chiller Project Account for re -piping of chiller water lines for completion of Riverside Convention Center HVAC Project (Ward 1)
Report
Agreement
Attachments:
29 Request for Proposal 2316 - Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, Overland Park, Kansas, for total contract amount not -to-exceed $ 99,600 from Office of Sustainability Measure Z Fund, Central Garage, Riverside Public Utilities - Electric and Water Accounts for zero -emission fleet transition plan services through February 2025 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Agreement
Attachments:
30 Riverside Municipal Code Title 12 - Airport Rules and Regulations update - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3)
ReportAttachments:
31 MEASURE Z - Waive formal procurement process and authorize purchase of new and used vehicles, motorcycles included, with various vendors for Police Department through June 30, 2024 - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) ReportAttachments:
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32 Non-safety vehicle procurement update (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
Housing and Human Services
33 MEASURE Z - Professional Consultant Services and Subrecipient Agreements with Step Up on Second Street, Inc ., for $ 280,860.13 in from Outreach Homeless Services Measure Z and Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention 2 Grant Accounts and $ 216,046.25 in grant funds, respectively, for street outreach services through May 31, 2025 (All Wards)
Report
PCS Agreement
Subrecipient Agreement
Attachments:
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
34 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7987 to Wheeler Paving, Inc ., for $ 187,666.25 with 10 percent change order, for total contract amount of $ 206,432.88, from Grants and Restricted Programs, Measure Z Capital Accounts for Bordwell Park Basketball Court Renovation Project (Ward 2)
Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Basketball Court Exhibit
Presentation
Attachments:
35 Increase change order authority from 10 to 15 percent, for an amount of $ 27,675, increasing total compensation amount not -to-exceed $ 212,175 with Camp Constructors, Inc ., for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes for Janet Goeske Restroom Renovation Project (Ward 3)
ReportAttachments:
Public Utilities
36 First Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement with Greenberg & Greenberg, a Professional Law Corporation to amend the commencement date of the lease to August 1, 2020, for the space within 3750 University Avenue, Suite 550 (Ward 1) Report
First Amendment to Lease Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
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COMMUNICATIONS
37 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
38 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
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