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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder, Perry, Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: Councilmember Cervantes
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:02 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding the City’s acceptance grant from the American Recovery Act . David Reynolds spoke regarding City of Riverside support of the deaf community. Mike Anderson spoke regarding City of Riverside support of the deaf community and the Commission of the Deaf 2024 Workplan. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Michael J Ulmen (Eyes on Riverside), 10-year anniversary of Open Mic nights at Back to the Grind, karaoke at the Hideaway Café, Euryale Brewing Company and Packing House and the March election.
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
Councilmembers Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia announced that they had ex parte me etings with Jerardo Reyes regarding Planning Case PR -2022-001293 to subdivide a 5.74 -acre parcel into four parcels for residential purposes and allow grading at 841 Alpine Meadows Lane.
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Councilmember Fierro recused himself from the closed session item regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of property located at 3911 University Avenue and 3775 Fairmount Boulevard citing financial conflict of interest.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
AMEND STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES - SUSPEND PARKING
RESTRICTIONS - PARKING FACILITIES - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to approve the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommendation to (1) receive a report on the City’s existing Street Sweeping Program enforcement practices as it relates to first -time warnings, cease of enforcement; reinstating enforcement and temporary suspension of parking enforcement; (2) authorize implementing first -time warnings through the appeals process for street sweeping violations as it relates to residents and visitors that forget to move their vehicle, for new residents that are unfamiliar with the regulations, for commercial vehicles conducting business on street sweeping days, and parked during street sweeping days; (3) authorize ceasing street sweeping enforcement during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year holiday weeks; (4) authorize reinstating street sweeping enforcement along business frontages and along school perimeters; (5) establish a Temporary Suspension of Parking Enforcement Request Policy; (6) exclude citing vehicles that have Americans with Disabilities Act placards displayed; and (7) introduce an Ordinance to (a ) add Chapter
10.08.050 to the Riverside Municipal Code authorizing the City Traffic Engineer, or designee, to suspend parking regulations or restrictions following the conditions set forth; and (b) amend the Riverside Municipal Code authorizing the City Mana ger to permit parking without imposition of the time limits or fees established when a need exists due to special events or meetings to include “elections” in Chapters 10.52.100 (B) applicable to municipal roadways and 10.60.010 (D) for any municipal parking facility. The motion carried with Councilmember s Edwards, Fierro, Conder, Perry, Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Cervantes absent.
Whereupon, an ordinance entitled “ An Ordinance of the City o f Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 10.08 o f the Riverside Municipal Code b y Adding Section 10.08.050 Regarding Suspension of Parking Restrictions, Amending Section 10.52.100(B) Regarding Temporary “No Parking”, Special Events, Meetings, Elections, or Emergency Parking Signs,
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and Amending Section 10.60.010(D) Regarding Parking Facilities ,” was presented and introduced.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FISCAL YEAR 2023 URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE (UASI) GRANT PROGRAM - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) adopt a resolution authorizing a grant application for the Department of Homeland Security’s 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant in the amount of $3,178,500; (2) a uthorize the acceptance of the UASI funding from the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $3,178,500; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of the grant award, and an equal amount appropriated in the UASI Fund, UASI Program accounts; (4) authorize an increase of 6.0 Full Time Equivalent (FTEs) in the UASI Fund, Fire Department UASI Program, to continue until grant funds are expended; and (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents, including but not limited to applications, payment requests, agreements, and amendments necessary to secure funds and implement the approved grant projects, and making minor and non- substantive changes. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder, Perry, Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Cervantes absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24084 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing t he Submission o f Application and Acceptance o f Grant Award f rom the U.S. Department of Homeland Security t hrough the California Office o f Emergency Services f or the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program and Authorizing the Execution of the Necessary Documents by the City Manager, or his Designee, and Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Accordingly, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council adjourned to closed session at 2:06 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Ernie Diaz v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 200125 ADJ12912651; 060249- LTM-RIV0079001; 920045-LTM-SBR0215256; 030435-LTM-RIV0068540; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Jesus Hibarra v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim
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No.(s): 200006 / ADJ14628393; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Shawn Casteel v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906046; ( 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 concerning 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 one case; ( 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; (8) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager; 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 unrepresented employee City Manager.
The Mayor and City Council returned to open session at 3:00 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present including Councilmember Cervantes.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
CASE PR -2022-001293 - TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 38174 - SUBDIVIDE PARCEL FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES AND GRADING - 841 ALPINE MEADOWS - CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 16, 2024
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 Willaims 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
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of Alpine Meadows Lane between Harbart Drive and Kingdom Drive. Five people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) uphold the decision of the Community & Economic Development Department Director and determine that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings set forth in the case record and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), pursuant to Sections 15074 and 21081.6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and (2) approve Planning Case PR-2022- 001293 (Parcel Map 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 voting no.
The City Council recessed at 3:40 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Fierro and Hemenway.
Mayor Lock Dawson gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one wishing to address the City Council.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on Continuum of Care meeting , Santa Ana Riverbottom Collaborative, Feeding America Riverside/San Bernardino Chapter event , LifeArk P roject, Health Disparity Symposium , Public Safety Forum Downtown meeting , meeting at the Armory at Fairmount Park , and a m eeting on the 3rd Street Grade Separation. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Bordwell Park Advisory meeting, flag raising ceremony on Women’s Suffrage V ictory, and t he late Daniel Hantman.
Councilmember Conder reported on the election and the importance of voting.
Councilwoman Plascencia reported on LifeAr k Project, office hours, an event honoring Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful, community m eeting on the 91 Freeway and Adam Street interchange project . Councilmember Perry reported on Council Assistant Sandy
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Vasquez return to work and thanked Diana Medina for filling in during Sandy's absence.
Mayor Lock Dawson thanked Councilmember Hemenway for acting as Mayor Pro Tem in her absence and reported on Public Safety Neighborhood Tour meeting, students from Japan, Youth Council Mock City Council meeting , and n ominations for 25 M ost Remarkable Teens.
PRESENTATIONS
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson recognized February 2024 as Black History Month.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Perry gave a report on The CARE Project, Inc.
CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to approve the Consent Calendar as presented affirming the actions appropriate to each item except (1) the Ground L ease agreements with SiFi Networks Riverside, LLC for Citywide fiber optic datacenter huts and (2) the agreement amendment with All- City Management Services for Crossing Guard Program items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The motion carried with Mayor Lock Dawson voting aye on the b oard and commission appointment, redesignation items, and resignations , Councilmember Cervantes voting no on the legal services agreement with Law Firm of Jarvis Fay to defend the City in cases entitled Simpson v. City of Riverside and Pongs v.
City of Riverside, and Councilmembers Fierro and Hemenway absent.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - REVERSE VALIDATION LAWSUITS CHALLENGING VALIDITY
OF CITY-ADOPTED WATER RATES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved a three-year legal services agreement with the law firm of Jarvis Fay; and (2) approved two legal budgets for the law firm of Faye Jarvis in amounts not-to-exceed $198,000, each, to defend the City in the cases entitled Simpson v. City of Riverside and Pongs v. City of Riverside, both reverse validation lawsuits challenging the validity of City-adopted water rates; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $396,000 in the General Fund, City Attorney Legal Fees account.
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BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT, REDESIGNATION, AND RESIGNATIONS The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Dominique C. Acuna to the Board of Library Trustees Ward 1; (2) redesignated Jessica Newman from Ward 7 to Citywide seat on the Board of Ethics ; and (3) f iled the resignation of Ezekiel Swayzer from the Budget Engagement Commission Citywide Business seat.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meetings of February 6 and 13, 2024 were approved as presented.
FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 88 -1 (SYCAMORE
HIGHLANDS) - LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
The City Council ( 1) adopted a resolution to initiate proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 /25 in Landscape Maintenance District 88 -1 (Sycamore Highlands); (2) appointed Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record; and (3) ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Report ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24085 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) Pursuant to the Landscaping a nd Lighting Act of 1972, Appointing t he Engineer of Record and Ordering Preparation of an Engineer's Report, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 - RIVERWALK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to initiate proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 in the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District; (2) appointed Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record; and (3) ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Report ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24086 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 in the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Appointing the Engineer of Record and Ordering Preparation of an Engineer’s Report; was presented and adopted.
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FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 - STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) a dopted a resolution to initiate proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/25 in Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1; (2) appointed Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record; and (3) ordered the preparation of an Engineer’s Report ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24087 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Initiating Proceedings to Levy and Collect Assessments f or Fiscal Year 20 24- 2025 in the Street Lighting District No. 1 Pursuant t o the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Appointing the Engineer o f Record, and Ordering Preparation of an Engineer’s Report, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - INOVAH ONLINE PAYMENT SERVICES PLATFORM
The City Council (1) approved a Services Agreement for the purchase of a Software License with N. Harris Computer Corporation (“Harris”) in the amount of $138,000 for a five-year term ; and (2) authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the Agreement, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
AWARD BID 8048 - BALLISTIC PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8048 to Security 20/20 Inc., Los Angeles, in the amount of $152,615.40 for ballistic personal protective equipment ; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to issue a Purchase Order for the purchase.
PURCHASE - CYBERSECURITY TRAINING - RIVERSIDE URBAN AREAS SECURITY INITIATIVE REGION
The City Council authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents associated with the training vouchers with SANS Institute, North Bethesda, Maryland in the amount of $175,000 to provide cybersecurity training to existing Information Technology staff within the Riverside UASI region including, but not limited to applications, payment requests, agreements, and amendments necessary to secure funds.
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COMMEMORATIVE FLAGS FOR DISPLAY AT CITY FACILITIES - RESOLUTION The City Council adopt ed a resolution authorizing display of specific commemorative flags at City Hall and potentially other City facilities; w hereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24088 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Display of Specific Commemorative Flags at City Facilities, was presented and adopted.
MEASURE Z - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN
AMENDMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved a Memorand um of Understanding (MOU) effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, for R iverside Police Officers Association Supervisory unit which incorporates the negotiated revisions, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of 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 Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached thereto; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee to record supplemental appropriations in the approximate amounts of $722,000 in Fiscal Year 2023/24 in the applicable funds and accounts ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24089 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 and Changes in Connection with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside Police Officer’s Association (RPOA) Supervisory Unit, was presented and adopted.
MEASURE Z - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 1926 - AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - DATA NETWORK
REFRESH SERVICES AND HARDWARE
The City Council (1) approved the Fourth Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Request for Proposal 1926 for Data Network Refresh services and hardware with Vector Resources, Inc., doing business as VectorUSA, Rancho Cucamonga, for a six-month extension for term ending June 30, 2024, with a total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,562,278.02, and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents pursuant to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement, and to make minor non-substantive changes.
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DONATION - RIVERSIDE READS PROJECT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) accepted $3,000 from the Riverside Public Library Foundation, and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in estimated revenues and supplemental appropriation in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Library Gift revenue and expenditure accounts in the amount of $3,000 to pay for library materials, programs, and services related to the Riverside Reads Project.
FISCAL YEARS 2024 -2025 - 2026-2027 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION OFFICE OF GRANTS AND LOCAL SERVICES - OUTDOOR EQUITY GRANTS
PROGRAM - EASTSIDE DISCOVERS NATURE PROGRAM - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a Resolution to approve a funding application in an amount not-to-exceed $700,000 for Fiscal Year 2024/25- 2026/27 for Outdoor Equity Grants Program offered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services; (2) approved a receipt of funding from the Outdoor Equity Grants Program offered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services, in an amount not to exceed $700,000; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee to record an increase in revenues, and a like expenditure, in an amount not -to-exceed $700,000 in Fiscal Year 2024/25- 2026/27 for Outdoor Equity Grants Program offered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services 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, 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. 24090 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission of the Application for, and Acceptance of, the Outdoor Equity Grants Program Grant Funds for the Fiscal Years 2024 -2025 – 2026-2027 Offered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for the Eastside Discovers Nature Program, was presented and adopted.
PURCHASE ORDERS - FISCAL YEAR 2023- 24 TREE POWER PROGRAM FREE SHADE TREE
COUPON CAMPAIGN
The City Council (1) approved the Fiscal Year 2023/24 Tree Power Program Free Shade Tree Coupon Campaign in the amount of $468,424; and (2) authorized the City Manager,
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or designee, to issue purchase orders and change orders to Parkview Nursery, 4377 Chicago Avenue; Parkview Nursery, 3841 Jackson Street; and Louie’s Nursery, 18550 Van Buren Boulevard based on the variable product demand of each nursery for the Tree Power Program’s Free Shade Tree Coupon campaign in a collective amount of $468,424.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANT APPLICATION - FISCAL YEAR 2024
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR PILOT STUDIES -
ADVANCE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC SAFETY PRIORITY PROJECTS The City Council authorized the Public Works Department to submit a funding application for the Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainable Transportation Planning grant offered by the California Department of Transportation for a total estimated project cost of $450,017 including $51,617 in required local matching funds , to conduct a series of pilot studies that advance the active transportation and traffic safety priority projects included in the Riverside PACT and Riverside Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP).
MASTER SOFTWARE SERVICES AGREEMENT - RUBICONSMARTCITYTM SOLID WASTE
TECHNOLOGY
The City Council (1) approve d the Master Software Services Agreement with Rubicon Global LLC, for RubiconSmartCityTM Solid Waste Technology for a five- year term from March 1, 2024, through February 28, 2029, for a total amount of $418,800 plus 10 percent contingency, with two optional one-year extensions; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Master Software Services Agreement, including the optional extensions in annual amounts of $69,465.60 per year plus 10 percent contingency, 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 $130,536 from the Refuse Fund available working capital to the Refuse Fund, Professional Services and Telephone – Cellular accounts for RubiconSmartCityTM Solid Waste Technology and required in-cab technology.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
GROUND LEASE AGREEMENTS WITH SIFI NETWORKS - CITYWIDE FIBER OPTIC DATACENTER HUTS - 6951 FLIGHT/ 2010 MARTIN LUTHER KING/6911 PALM
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) approve staff recommendation; and (2) have a conversation with the resident and look for a different placement for fiber optic datacenter hut at 2010 Martin Luther King Blvd. The motion failed with Councilmembers Edwards and Cervantes voting aye and Councilmembers Conder, and Perry and Councilwoman Plascencia voting no and Councilmembers Fierro and Hemenway absent.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) approve the Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Riverside and SiFi Networks Riverside, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware, for the operation of a 1,000 square-feet citywide fiber optic datacenter hut at 6951 Flight Road, for an initial term of ten years plus seven optional five-year extensions for the amount of $1.25 per square-foot ($1,250 per month) with annual increases of three percent; (2) approve the Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Riverside and SiFi Networks Riverside, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware, for a 1,000 square-feet parcel to be used for the construction and operation of a citywide fiber optic datacenter hut at 2010 Martin Luther King Boulevard, for an initial term of ten years plus nine optional five- year extensions for the amount of $0.66 per square -foot ($660 per month) with annual increases of three percent; (3) approve the Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Riverside and SiFi Networks Riverside, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware, for a 1,000 square-feet parcel to be used for the construction and operation of a citywide fiber optic datacenter hut at 6911 Palm Court, for an initial term of ten years plus nine optional five-year extensions for the amount of $.66 per square -foot ($660 per month) with annual increases of three percent; (4) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents pursuant to the Ground Lease Agreements including a First Amendment to add exhibits containing depictions and legal descriptions of the parcels and premises to be leased, making any minor non-substantive changes and subsequent term extensions. The motion carried with Councilmembers Fierro and Hemenway absent.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMENDMENT -
CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES - ARLINGTON/ BROCKTON -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) approve the Second Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with All- City Management Services, Inc. , Santa Fe Springs, for Crossing Guard Program Management Services to add 13 additional guard locations through June 30, 2024, in the amount not-to-exceed $160,000; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with All- City Management Services, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, including making minor and non- substantive changes; (3) approve the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with Alvord Unified School District (AUSD) to fully reimburse the City of Riverside for the additional 12 guard locations in their district; (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Alvord Unified School District, including making minor and non- substantive changes; (5) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $160,000 in the General Fund, N/D -Crossing Guards, Professional Services account and an increase in revenue of $146,500 in the General Fund, N/D-Crossing Guards, Revenue from Other Agencies account; and (6) authorize the City of Riverside to pay $13,500 for Crossing Guard Services for the St. Catherine of Alexandria guard location at Arlington and Brockton for the remainder of the 2023/24 school year. The motion carried with Councilmembers Fierro and Hemenway absent.
DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH FLAG IN JULY
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) approve the addition of Disability Pride Flag to the commemorative flag schedule for the upcoming year; and ( 2) direct staff to return to a City Council meeting with a resolution supporting the City’s display of the Disability Pride Flag during the month of July . The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, and Conder and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye, Councilmember Perry voting no and Councilmembers Fierro and Hemenway absent.