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PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway and Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Fierro, and 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
There was no one wishing to address the City Council.
COMMUNICATIONS
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
There was no update on intergovernmental relations and legislation.
HOMELESS SOLUTIONS UPDATE
The City Council received an update on homeless solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY UPDATE
The City Council received an update on sustainability.
Councilmember Cervantes entered the meeting at 1:10 p.m.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Councilmember Perry recused himself from the bid award to Onyx Paving Company for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 2 citing a conflict of interest.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
ESTABLISH NEW NONPROFIT REVOLVING LOAN FU ND - RIVERSIDE NONPROFIT RESILIENCE
FUND - REALLOCATE FUNDS FROM VARIOUS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT EXPENDITURE
PLAN PROJECTS TO GENERAL FUND REVENUE REPLACEMENT
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) authorize the establishment of a new Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund--the Riverside Nonprofit Resili ence Fund--under the general parameters specified in the report; and (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to:
(a) record a reallocation of funds from various American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan Projects to General Fund revenue replacement in the am ount of $1,363,766; (b) allocate American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan interest earnings in the amount of $1,000,000 to General Fund revenue replacement; (c) record a supplemental appropriation in the Grants and Restricted Fund, American Rescue Plan Act accounts in the combined amounts of $2,363,766 and record an interfund transfer of the same amount to the General Fund to effectuat e the American Rescue Plan Act revenue replacement allocation; (d) record a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund in the amount of $2,363,766 and record an interf und transfer of the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Fund, Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund Account; (e) record a supplemental appropriation in the Grants and Restricted Fund, Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund Account in the amount of $2,363,766 to establish a revolving loan fund; (f) record a supplemental appropriation in the General Fund in the amount of $450,000 of previously transferred ARPA revenue replacement dollars and record an interfund transfer of the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Fund, Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund Management Account; and (g) Record a supplemental appropriation in the Grants and Restricted Fund, Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund Management Account in the amount of $450,000 of previously transferred ARPA rev enue replacement dollars for start-up and ongoing management costs directly related to a Nonprofit Revolving Loan Fund); and (3) authorize the City Manager or designee to establish a partnership with the Inland Empire Community Foundation for a nonprofit revolving loan fund and prepare a subrecipient agreement and all other nec essary legal documents related to the program, returning to City Council for review within 90-120 days. The motion carried unanimously.
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MEASURE Z - AWARD BID 7994 - FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ARTERIAL AND MINOR STREETS MAINTENANCE, PHASE 2 - VARIOUS CITYWIDE LOCATIONS
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) award Bid 7994 for Fiscal Year 2022/23 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 2 to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., Anaheim, California, in the amount of $4,946,000; and (2) authorize the Ci ty Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., including making minor and non- substantive changes, subject to the availab ility of budgeted funds. The motion carried with Councilmember Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Perry and Councilwoman Plascencia recusing.
MEASURE Z - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2271 - AGREEMENT - PHASE 2 COMPREHENSIVE
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - GENE RAL PLAN, SPECIFIC PLANS, ZONING CODE, CLIMATE
ACTION AND ADAPTATION PLAN, AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from RFP No. 2271 with WSP USA, Inc., fo r the Phase 2 Comprehensive General Plan Update – General Plan, Specific Plans, Zo ning Code, Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, and Environmental Impact Reports (GP/CAAP) in the amount of $4,528,446; (2) authorize a 15 percent contingency in the amount of $679,266.90, resulting in a contract amount not-to-exceed $5,207,712.90; (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with WSP USA, Inc., including making minor and non-substantiv e changes including but not limited to extensions to the term of the Agreement, and (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $880,335.68 from the General Plan Surcharge Reserve Account to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, General Plan Professional Services account. The motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
2020-2021 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT - HOUSING RE HABILITATION PROJ ECT - 2023-2024 HUD
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT - RIVERS IDE ACCESS CENTER REHABILITATION PROJECT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - FUNDS TRANSFER- 2348 UNIVERSITY Public Hearing was called to consider an amendment to the 2020-2021 United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm ent Annual Action Plan to cancel and
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reallocate $300,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds from the 2348 University Avenue Housing Rehabilitatio n Project to the 2023-2024 Riverside Access Center Rehabilitation Project, which was originally funded at $661,000 bringing the total grant allocation to $961,000. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) authorize an amendment to the 2020-2021 United States Department of Housing and Urban Developm ent Annual Action Plan to cancel the 2348 University Avenue Housing Rehabilitation Project and its allocation of $300,000; (2) authorize a funds transfer in the amount of $300,000 within the Development Grants Fund from the 2020-2021 2348 University Avenu e Housing Rehabilitation account to the 2023-2024 Riverside Access Center Rehabilitation account; (3) authorize an amendment to the 2023-2024 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan to reprogram $300,000 to the Riverside Access Center Rehabilitation Project; (4) authorize the City Mana ger, or his designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Housing and Human Services Department for the 2023-2024 Riverside Access Center Rehabilitatio n Project, including making minor non- substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to implement this action; and (5) authorize the supplement al appropriation of $300,000 to Grants and Restricted Programs Fund project accounts to be assigned by the Finance Division, and a supplemental appropriation in the same amount to the inter-fund account for reimbursement of CDBG-related expenditures. The motion carried with unanimously.
CASE PR-2023-001625 - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT TO TITLE 19 - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCED
Public Hearing was called to consider amendm ents to Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code (RMC), including but not limit ed to Articles V (Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions), VI (Overlay Zones), VII (Specific Land Use Provisions), VIII (Site Planning and General Development Provisions), IX (Land Use Development and Permit Requirements/Procedures), X (Definit ions); and other minor, non-substantive changes and technical corrections as required to provide clarity, correct errors, or remove redundancy. One person spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) determine that Planning Case PR-2023-001625 (Zoning Text Amendment) is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of the project will not have an effect on the environment; (2) approve Planning Case PR-2023-001625 (Zoning Text Amendment) based on the findings summarized in the Planning Commission Staff Report; and (3) introduce an Ordinance amending Title 19 – Zoning Code of the Riverside Municipal Code. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Hemenw ay and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Perry voting no.
Whereupon, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordina nce of the City of Riverside, California, California, Amending Various Sections in Titl e 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code,” was presented and introduced.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council adjourned to closed sessions pursuant to Government Code (1) 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Christian Dinco v. City of Riverside, WC AB Claim No.(s): 220028 / ADJ14961273; 150134/ ADJ10464343; 020256 / ADJ4561943; (2) §54956.9(d)(1 ) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jay H. Gr odin, et al. v City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2201327; (3) §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; (4) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel co ncerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (5) §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; (6) §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compens ation paid in the form of fringe benefits of all Executive Management employees exce pt the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, all Management and Confident ial employees as defined by PERS, Fire Management Unit, Riverside City Firefighte rs Association, Riverside Police Officers Association (Police and Police Supervisory Units), Service Employees International Union #721, International Brotherhood of Elec trical Workers #47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association; (7) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager; and
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(8) §54957.6 to review the City Council’s position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compens ation paid in the form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee: City Manager.
The City Council recessed at 3:46 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Mother Kelly Grace gave the Invocation.
Councilmember Edwards led the pledge of allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding the passing of Nick Lanni and Celebration of Life event at the Euryale Company, karaoke at the Hideaway Café, Open Mic Night at Back to the Grind, and Neighbors of the Wood Street meeting. Rich Gardner spoke regarding hospice care and the passing of his mother. One caller spoke regarding City Council appointments to boards and commissions.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on 311 Recognition Ceremony, International Women's Day Walk, Love with Joy Art Cl ub Mural Ordeal, Northside Improvement Association meeting, Neighbors of the Wood Streets meeting, meeting on the River District, Spring EggStravaganza, meeting at Dales Senior Center on the 3rd Street Grade Separation project. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Residents of Eastside Active in Leadership, University Neighborhood Meeting, and wished everyone a happy International Women’s Month and Ramadan. Councilmember Conder reported on the 24th Annual Fourth Air Force Raincross Trop hy Dinner, 24th Annual King High School Remembrance, and 311 Employee Recognition. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on the 311 Employee Recognition Ceremony an d 2nd Community Meeting at Arlington Library on the Adam Street Interchange pr oject. Councilmember Perry reported on Adams Street Interchange improvement and 311 Employee Recognition Ceremony.
Councilmember Hemenway reported on the 311 Employee Recognition Ceremony, ribbon cutting of Norco College Child Development and Teacher Preparation Center at Stokoe Elementary School.
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PRESENTATIONS
ARTS AND CULTURE MONTH
Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway presented a Proclamation to Arts and Culture Affairs Manager Margie Haupt recognizing March as Arts and Culture month.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway presented Proclamation to Easter Seals of Southern California Adult Day Services Director Edna Napier recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness month.
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 board and commiss ion appointments and resignation item removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The motion unanimously.
MEETING SCHEDULE OF CITY COUNCIL RE GULAR MEETINGS AM ENDMENT - ORDINANCE
INTRODUCED
The City Council introduced an ordinanc e amending Section 2.04.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code to update the regular meetin g schedule of the City Council to regular meetings on the first four Tuesdays of each month, except that no City Council meeting on the fifth Tuesday of the month, City Council meetings only on the first and third Tuesdays of July, August, and September, and City Council meetings only on the second, third, and fourth Tuesdays for the months of April, June, and October, and afternoon sessions starting at 1:00 p.m. or 3 p.m., with evening session s continuing to start at the approximate hour of 6:15 p.m.; whereupon an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Sect ion 2.04.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code Updating the Regular Meeting Schedule of the City Council,” was presented and introduced.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of February 27, 2024, were approved as presented.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ANALYSES RELATE D TO ECONOMIC AND FISCAL IMPACT
STUDY OF BENEFITS AND IMPACTS OF UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE CAMPUS The City Council (1) authorized a Second Amendment (no-cost extension) to a Professional Services Agreement with Economic and Planning Systems, Inc., to complete analyses related to an economic and fiscal impact study of benefits and impacts of the University of California Riverside campus in relation to its adopted Long Range Development Plan (LRDP); and (2) authorized the Assistant City Manager, of designee, to execute a Second Amendment to a Professional Services Agreement with Economic and Planning Systems, Inc., making minor corrections as necessary.
BID 8055 - PURCHASE FORD EXPEDITIONS
The City Council awarded Bid 8055 to Fritts Ford , Riverside, for the purchase of two Ford Expedition vehicles for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department in the total amount of $113,353.82.
EARLY TERMINATION OF VEHICLE LEASE - PURCHASE 2023 FORD F150 VEHICLE The City Council (1) authorized the City Mana ger, or his designee, to execute the early termination of vehicle lease contract number 6139626 with Enterprise Fleet Management; and (2) approved the purchase of the vehicle for the current reduced book value in the amount of $31,198.49.
MEASURE Z - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2288 - AGREEMENT - PHASE I ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES - DOWNTOWN POLICE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - 4102 ORANGE The City Council (1) approved a Professional Services Agreement with Holt Architects, Inc., (dba Holt Architecture) from Palm Desert, California for architectural design services in the amount of $99,000 for the Downtown Police Administration Building located at 4102 Orange Street; and (2) authorized the Ci ty Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Services Agreement including making minor, and non-substantive changes.
DECLARE STATE FUNDED 2019 MODEL KEYSTONE TRAVEL TRAILER AS SURPLUS PROPERTY - DONATE TRAVEL TRAILER TO RIVERSIDE CITY FIREFIGHTERS’ FOUNDATION The City Council (1) declared one state funded 2019 model Keystone travel trailer as surplus property to the needs of the General Services Department; and (2) approved the donation of the 2019 model Keystone travel trailer to the Riverside CityFirefighters’ Foundation to support the Honor Guard and the Pipes and Drums Band.
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BID 8043 - REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ROOF - FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - 6951 FLIGHT
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8043 to Roy O. Huffman Roof Company, Riverside, in the amount of $394,292 for the removal and replacement of the roof at the Federal Aviation Administration building located at 6961 Flight Road; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to $59,143 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions, or necessary design changes for a total not-to- exceed amount of $453,435; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Construction Agreement with Roy O. Huffman Roof Company including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY - INTERNET SERVICES The City Council (1) authorized Change Order Authority in the Amount of $18,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 with CenturyLink Communic ations, LLC, doing business as Lumen Technologies Group, for Internet Services ; (2) approved a Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Internet Services for a Term Ending March 31, 2025, plus two optional one-year Extensions for a revised total of $244,800 plus any applicable taxes, fees, and/or surcha rges; (3) authorized 15 percent change order authority to be used for unforeseen expenses ; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents pursuant to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement, and to make minor non-substantive changes.
ANNUAL RENEWAL AND PURCHASE OF CITYWIDE ADOBE PRODUCT LICENSES The City Council (1) approved the annual renewal and purchase of citywide Adobe product licenses through Dell Computer Corporation, Round Rock, Texas, for the term of February 21, 2024, through February 20, 2025, in the amount of $114,056; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to $17,109 for unforeseen subscription modifications and additional licenses for a total amount of $131,165; and (3) 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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LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - OFFICE SPACE - CESAR CHAVEZ COMMUNITY CENTER - BOBBY BONDS PARK - 2060 UNIVERSITY
The City Council (1) approved the Second Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Inland Empire Latino Lawyers, Inc., for a two-year term of September 1, 2023, through August 31, 2025; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents for the Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Inland Empire Latino Lawyers, Inc.
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT AND COMMU NITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT -
PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS The City Council (1) approved the purchase of sixty-six replacement heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units for twelve Parks fac ilities from Russell Siglar, Inc. of Riverside, California, in the amount of $694,920.11 pursuant to Resolution 23914, Section 602 (f) and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the purchase order with Russell Siglar, Inc., Riverside, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
INCREASE ANNUAL COMPENSATION - FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 - PURCHASE AND DELIVERY
OF JET-A AVIATION FUEL FOR HELICOPTERS
The City Council (1) approved an increase in annual compensation for the purchase and delivery of Jet-A Aviation Fuel for City of Riverside helicopters with Epic Aviation, LLC, Salem, Oregon in the amount of $50,000 fo r Fiscal Year 2023/2024, for a total annual amount of $215,000; and (2) approved the increase of the additional three one-year renewal periods with Epic Aviation, LLC, for the purchase and delivery of Jet-A Aviation Fuel products in the amounts of $236,500 fo r Fiscal Year 2024/25, $260,150 for Fiscal Year 2025/26, and $286,165 for Fiscal Year 2026/27 inclusive of 10 percent annual increases for future fuel market volatility.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM 2024 GRANT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council: (1) accepted a grant award from the State of California Citizens’ Option for Public Safety Program 2024 in the amou nt of $487,707, or the actual grant amount, plus interest and a growth payment into the Special Deposits Fund, Police State COPS Funding Program Account; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of the grant award plus interest and a growth payment, to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund,
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Police State COPS Funding Program Account; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents on behalf of the City making non-substantive changes as necessary.
BID 7874 - INCREASE CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY - PANORAMA ROAD
AT-GRADE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS
The City Council authorized an increase in contract change order authority with Sol Construction, Inc., Riverside, for Bid 7874 for the construction of Panorama Road at-grade crossing improvements, in the amount of $47,234 (22.95%) for a revised contract amount of $253,055.
AMEND STREET SWEEPING PROGRAM ENFORCEMENT PRACTICES - SUSPEND PARKING
RESTRICTIONS - PARKING FACILITIES - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance, amending Chapter 10.08 of the Riverside Municipal Code by 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 Emerg ency Parking Signs, and amending Section
10.60.010(d) regarding Parking Facilities, whereupon the title having bee read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7658 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 10.08 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Adding Section 10.08.050 Regarding Suspension of Parking Restrictions, Amending Section 10.52.100(B) Regarding Temporary “No Parking”, Special Events, Meetings, Elec tions, or Emergency Parking Signs, and Amending Section 10.60.010(D) Regarding Parking Facilities, was presented and adopted.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) continue the appointments until after April 9, 2024; and (2) file the resignation of James R. Rush from the Planning Commission Ward 5 seat.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) approve the appointments of David Prince to the Community Police Review Commission Ward 3 seat for a term through
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March 1, 2028, and Jack Mosqueda to the Pl anning Commission Ward 5 seat for a term through March 1, 2025; and (2) file the resignation of James R. Rush from the Planning Commission Ward 5 seat. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plasc encia voting aye and Councilmembers Cervantes and Conder voting no.
BID 8015 - REHABILITATION OF MAGNOLIA AVENUE SEWER FORCE MAIN Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) award a construction contract for Bid 8015 for the Rehabilitation of Magnolia Avenue Sewer Force Main to SAK Construction, LLC., O’Fallon, Missouri, in the amount of $6,885,400; (2) au thorize 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $688,540 for Bid No. 8015 for the Rehabilitation of Magnolia Avenue Sewer Force Main to SAK Construction, LLC. for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $7,573,940; and (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with SAK Construction, LLC., in cluding making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds. The motion carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES OF DOWNTOWN PARKING
FACILITIES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) approve the First Amendment to Agreement for parking management services of the downtown parking facilities with Parking Concepts, Inc., for a three-year term, in the amount of $7,847,152 for a total contract amount of $11,890,106; (2) authorize change order authority up to 10%, or $1,189,011, for a total amount of $13,079,116 for additional maintenance and services due to unforeseen conditions; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,218,208 fr om the Public Parkin g available Working Capital to the Parking Management Services, Professional Services expenditure account; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement with Parking Concepts, Inc., including making minor an d non-substantive changes. The motion carried unanimously.
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CREATE LOCAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND TO ADDRESS CRITICAL AFFORDABLE
HOUSING NEEDS WITH THREE DIFFERENT SECT ION NUMBERS FOR FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL RESOURCES - PROHOUSING INCE NTIVE PROGRAM ROUND TWO PROGRAM -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - INTERFUND TRANSFERS - RESOLUTIONS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to approve the Housing and Homelessness Committee recommendation to (1) adopt a resolution to create a local affordable housing trust fund; (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to create a Local Housing Trust Fund with three different section numbers for federal, state, and local resources; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to annually record an appropriation and interfund transfer of future program inco me from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund, Neighborhood Stabilization Program Fund and the Development Grants Fund – CalHome accounts to the new Local Housing Trust Fund; (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer of $1,500,000 from the Development Grants Fund – Permanent Local Housing Allocation account to the new Local Housing Trust Fund; (5) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record future supplemental appropriations and interfund transfers equal to 50 percent of future land sale pr oceeds of City-owned properties originally purchased with General Fund resources to the new Local Housing Trust Fund; (6) adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit an application for the Prohousing Incentive Program Round 2 grant funds to be used as Local Housing Trust Fund matching funds; (7) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to accept and receive such funds and to execute any documents necessa ry to secure the Prohousing Incentive Program Round 2 grant fund award and administer the Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program grant; (8) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and supplemental approp riation in an amount up to $1,500,000 in the Local Housing Trust Fund, Pro-Housing In centive Program 2; (9) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record future supplemental appropriations as needed in the new Local Housing Trust Fund to issue loans in alignment with the purposes of the loan program and within the parameters describe d in this report and (10) direct staff to update the resolution establishing a dedicated Local Affordable Housing Trust Fund with the language reflected in Attachment 3 of th e staff report to include (a) placing fifty percent (50%) of future land sale proceeds of properties acquired with General Fund monies and (b) market rate developers who apply and receive Local Housing Trust Funds shall require 10% of all rental units be made affordable and 5% of all homeownership units