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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Counc ilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry, Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: Councilmember Fierro
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding the Janet Goeske Foundation. Sean Stewart spoke regarding animal control and a stray cat nuisance. Joshua Naggar spoke regarding cannabis application process. Malissa McKe ith spoke regarding Homeless Service Trust Fund. Jason Hunter spoke regarding councilmember compensation and staffing levels.
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
There was no update on sustainability.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
PRESENTATION
MUSEUM DEPARTMENT
The City Council received a presentation provid ing an overview of the activities of the Museum Department and recognizing the Museum Department’s Employee of the Year.
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WORKSHOP
SOLID WASTE FUND FINANCIAL STATUS REVIEW AND SUPPORT OF RATES SCHEDULE Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to (1) receive and order filed a report on the financial status of the City’s Solid Waste Fund; and (2) confirm support for Solid Waste Rates Schedule as adopted on September 19, 2023. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye, Councilmember Cervantes voting no, and Councilmember Fierro absent.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
2023 CITYWIDE GRANT ACTIVITIES ANNUAL REPORT
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed the Annual Report for Calendar Year 2023 Citywide Grant Activities.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2013-1 (KUNNY RANCH) - AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL TAX BONDS, SERIES 2024 - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - RESOLUTION Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) adopt a Re solution authorizing the issuance of the Community Facilities District No. 2013- 1 (Kunny Ranch) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2024 (Tax Exempt) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,500,000; (2) approve the financing team, as identified in the staff report, for the transaction and authorize the City Treasurer or any duly authorized designee, to pay the costs of such firms in connection with this financing from CFD 2013-1 Series 2024 bond proceeds; (3) authorize the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer, or desi gnees to execute all documents related to the issuance of the Special Tax Bonds for Co mmunity Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Kunny Ranch) and the ability to make minor change s to these documents as required to carry out the financing; and (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record supplemental appropriations in the CFD 2013-1 Kunny Ranch Fund related to the issuance of the Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Kunny Ranch) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2024 (Tax Exempt). The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Counc ilwoman Plascencia voting aye, and Councilmember Fierro absent.
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Whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24093 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Acting as t he Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2013-1 (Kunny Ranch) of the City of Riverside, Authorizing the Issuance of its Special Tax Bonds, Series 2024 in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to Exceed Five Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($5,500,000) and Approving Certain Documents and Taking Certain Other Actions in Connection Therewith, was presented and adopted.
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF CITY'S GENERAL PLAN 2025 - REPORT
TO GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH AND CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) receive and order filed the 2023 Annual Progress Report for the City of Riverside’s General Plan 2025; and (2) direct staff to submit the Annual Progress Report for the City of Riverside’s General Plan 2025 to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400 (a)(2). The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Ce rvantes, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye, and Councilmember Fierro absent.
PURCHASE, SALE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - PARKING GARAGES 1 AND 2 -
ORANGE/MISSION INN/NINTH - CONTINUED
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to continue the item to a future City Council meeting within 60-days. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye, Councilwoman Plascencia voting no and Councilmember Fierro absent.
PURCHASE, SALE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEM ENT - DEDICATED PARKING STALLS FOR
MAIN LIBRARY - CITY-OWNED VACANT LAND FORMERLY KNOWN AS DOWNTOWN
TERMINAL PROPERTY - DEVELOPMENT OF MIXED-USE STUDENT HOUSING PROJECT - 3911 UNIVERSITY/3775 FAIRMOUNT - CONTINUED
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to continue the item to a future City Council meeting within 60 days. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry,
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and Hemenway voting aye, Councilwoman Plascencia voting no, and Councilmember Fierro absent.
CALIFORNIA INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS COORDINATED HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION ROUND 5 FUNDING PLAN DIRECT GRANT
ALLOCATION - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to approve the City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee recommendation to (1) approv e the submission of the Coordinated Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 5 funding plan for the City’s direct grant allocation of $10,858,024.16 from t he California Interagency Council on Homelessness; and (2) authorize the City Mana ger, or designee, to sign the Standard Agreement for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 5 and other grant-related documents required to secu re and administer the grant funds; and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in an amou nt equal to the grant award, in the Developments Grants Fund, HHAP 5 Grant Program, revenue and expenditure accounts.
The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Fierro absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
MASTER FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE ADJUSTMENTS TO MILLS ACT FEES - RESOLUTION Public Hearing was called to consider an adjustment to Mills Act Fees. Five people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to adopt a Resolution approving the Proposed Mills Act fees, retroactive to January 1, 2024. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway an d Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Fierro absent.
Whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24094 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending t he City’s Master Fees
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and Charges Schedule in Resolution No. 21960, as Amended, Providing for Adjustments to The Mills Act Fees, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council adjourned to closed sessions pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning Jay H. Grodin, et al. v City of Riversid e, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2201327; (2) §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Charles M. Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase , sale, exchange, or lease of property located at 3750 University Avenue, Suite 125, APN: 215-371-005, by The IG Group, LLC operating as River Ranch Grill and Bar; Iv an Garcia, Ruben Barragan, Negotiators; (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 concerning 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 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 Polic e Officers Association (Police and Police Supervisory Units), Service Employees International Union #721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #47, and Riverside Po lice Administrators Association; (7) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney; (8) §54957.6 to review the City Council’s position and instruct designated representativ es regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee for City Attorney; (9) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager; and (10) §54957.6 to review the City Council’s position and inst ruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee for City Manager.
The City Council recessed at 3:18 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Fierro.
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Councilmember Cervantes gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Mayor's Ball, memorial fundraiser at the Euryale Brewing Company, and events at Back to the Grind and the Packing House.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Edwards reported on 3rd St reet grade separation meeting at Dales Senior Center. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Lincoln Park Neighborhood Group Easter egg hunt. Councilmember Conder reported on the Change of Command at March Air Reserve Base for Colonel Bryan Baile y, the passing of Jennifer Lilley’s mother and wished everyone a Happy Easter. Councilwoman Plascencia reported on cancellation of office hours and Public Safety Policy Committee meeting.
Councilmember Perry reported on the 100th Birthday of Ysmael Villegas. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Parks Director walk at Doty Trust Park . Mayor Lock Dawson thanked Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway for chairing the meeting in her absence while attending the National League of Cities Co nference, Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday from Governor’s office visit to celebrate t he 1-year anniversary of the Youth Job Corp Program and trash pickup, River District M eeting, 100th Birthday of Ysmael Villegas, Mayor's Ball for the Arts and thanked voters for voting during March 5th election.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Economic Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Hemenway gave a report on Juan Torrez.
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
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each item except the (1) resolution establishing Rules and Regulations for the procurement of goods, services, and constr uction contracts; and (2) Subrecipient Agreements with Path of Life Ministries fo r Emergency Shelter Program operations costs removed from the Consent Calendar for sepa rate discussion. The motion carried with Mayor Lock Dawson voting aye on t he Board and Commission appointment and Councilmember Fierro absent.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The Mayor and City Council appointed Luis A. Hernandez to the Board of Ethics Ward 6 seat for a term through March 1, 2026.
DESIGNATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ARLINGTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,
AUTO CENTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, AND DOWNTOWN BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - RESOLUTIONS
The City Council accepted the Economic Development Committee recommendation to (1) review and approve the resolutions deta iling the reporting requirements for the Auto Center Business Improvement District, Arling ton Business Improvement District, and the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement District; and (2) direct staff to work with the Advisory Boards for each Business Impr ovement District, assisting the Business Improvement Districts with review and revision recommendations to the Annual Reports, to conform with the updated reporting requ irements established in the staff report; whereupon the titles having been read and further readings waived, Resolution No. 24095 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Designating the Reporting Requirements for the Arlington Business Improvement District, Resolution No. 24096 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Calif ornia, Designating the Reporting Requirements for The Auto Center Business Improvement District, and Resolution No. 24097 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Californi a, Designating the Reporting Requirements for the Downtown Business Improvement District, were presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGIN EERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR NORTHSIDE AGRICULTURE INNOVATION CENTER - 895 AND 900 CLARK
The City Council (1) approved a Profession al Consultant Services Agreement with Lamplighter Energy, Inc., in the amount of $556,275 for architectural and engineering design services for the Northside Agriculture Innovation Center located at 895 and 900 Clark Street; (2) authorized a 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to
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$83,441.25 for project changes including, bu t not limited to, unforeseen conditions, owner-requested changes, and necessary de sign improvements for a total contract amount of $639,716.25; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreem ent with Lamplighter Energy, Inc. including making any minor, non-substantive changes, and sign all documents necessary for the completion of architectural and engineering design services for the Northside Agriculture Innovation Center.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2338 - MASTER AGREEMENTS - ABATEMENT WORK - VARIOUS CITY
LOCATIONS
The City Council (1) approved the Master Agreement for General Abatement Work at various city locations on an as-needed basis contracts with California Building Maintenance and Twin Builders, for projects less than $50,000 each for the three-year period beginning March 19, 2024, and ending, March 19, 2027, for total amount not-to- exceed $300,000 each per Master Agreement; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the necessary contract documents including making minor, non-substantive changes.
TRANSACTION CONFIRMATION AND SERV ICES AGREEMENT - MANAGEMENT OF CALIFORNIA’S LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARDS AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT’S
RENEWABLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS PROGRAMS
The City Council (1) approved the Transaction Confirmation with GHI Energy, LLC, for the management of California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standards and the Federal Government’s Renewable Identification Numbers Programs for an initial three-year term with two one- year options to Extend; (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Services Agreement with GHI Energy, LLC in cluding making minor and non-substantive changes and to execute the two optional o ne-year extensions; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the termination of GHI Energy, LLC as the natural gas fuel provider and to execute an y documents necessary to transition fuel delivery services to Southern California Gas Company, including but not limited to the Customer Termination of CAT Program Contract form.
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SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - HOMELESS HO USING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM ROUND 2 FUNDING FOR COLD WEATHER SHELTER PROGRAM OPERATING
COSTS - SHELTER BEDS
The City Council (1) approved the Subrecip ient Agreement for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 2 Funding with Path of Life Ministries for $93,324 to cover the Cold Weather Shelter Program operating costs for March 2024 for 40 shelter beds; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Subrecipient Agreement for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 2 Funding with Path of Life Ministries including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT- RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the creation of the new classifications and salary ranges for the Principal Geographic Information Syst ems (GIS) Analyst and Senior Construction Project Manager classifications; (2) approved the salary adjustments to the existing Construction Contracts Administrator, Pr incipal Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Plan Check Manager, Assistant Building Official, and Building Official classifications; and (3) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the reinstatement of the classification and salary range of the Assistant to the City Manager classification; the creation of the new classifications and salary ranges for the Principal Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst and Senior Construction Project Manager classifications; and the salary adjustments to the existing Construction Contracts Administrator, Pr incipal Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Plan Check Manager, Assistant Building Official, and Building Official classifications; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24098 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 Creation of the New Classifications and Sa lary Ranges for the Principal Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst and Senior Construction Project Manager Classifications; and Salary Adjustments to the Existing Construction Contracts Administrator, Principal Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Plan Check Manager, Assistant Building Official, and Building Offi cial Classifications, was presented and adopted.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - RI VERSIDE POLICE ADMINISTRATORS’
ASSOCIATION - FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) effective January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, for Rive rside Police Administrators’ Association (RPAA) unit which incorporates the negotiated revisions, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memoranda 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 the staff report; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee to record supplemental appropriations in the approximate amounts of $430,000 in Fiscal Year 2023/24 in the applicable funds and accounts; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24099 of the City Council of the City of Riversid e, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 to Amend Parts I and II of the Fringe Benefits an d Salary Plan, to Reflect Various Updates and Changes in Connection with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside Police Administrators’ Association (RPAA), was presented and adopted.
INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER - VINYL MATERIALS FOR FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF SIGNS
The City Council authorized an increase to Purchase Order No. 240016 with 3M Company, St. Paul, Minnesota, in the amount of $80,781.80, for the purchase of vinyl materials used in the fabrication and installation of signs by City crews for a revised purchase order amount of $130,780.80.
RENEW RATE FOR COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 TO FUND ACTIVITIES TO COMPLY WITH
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATIO N SYSTEM PERMIT - MUNICIPAL STORM
SEWER SYSTEM DISCHARGES - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a resolution renew ing the current assessment within County Service Area 152 in the City of Riverside for the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit at an annual rate of $10.00 per benefit assessment unit for Fiscal Year s 2024/25 through 2028/29, whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24100 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Renewing the Rate for County Service Area (CSA) 152 to Fund Activities to Comply with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Municipal Storm Sewer System (MS4) Discharges for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 through 2028-2029, was presented and adopted.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
PROCUREMENT OF GOODS, SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND CONTRACT
EXECUTION AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to (1) approv e an amend Purchasing Resolution to implement recommended changes to the Ci ty’s Centralized Purchasing system regarding Local Vendor Preference, City Manager Signature Authority, and making minor corrections; and (2) repeal Purchasing Resolution 23914. The motion carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Fierro absent.
Whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24101 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Establishing Rules and Regulations for the Procurement of Goods, Services an d Construction Contracts and Establishing Contract Execution Authority, Hereinafter to be known as the Purchasing Resolution; and Repealing Resolution No. 23914, was presented and adopted.
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS - EMERGENCY SHELTER PROGRAM OPERATIONS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) approved a Su brecipient Agreement for the Homeless Housing Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 1, 2 and 3 with Path of Life Ministries to cover the Emergency Shelter Program operations costs in the amount of $1,006,378 for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Subrecipient Agreement for the Homeless, Housing Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 1, 2 and 3 with Path of Life Ministries, including making minor and non-substantive changes; (3) approved a Subrecipient Agreement for the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program with Path of Life Ministries to cover the Emergency Shelter Program operations costs in the amount of $1,262,700 for the period of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Subrecipient Agreement for the Home less, Housing Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 1 and 3 with Path of Life Ministries, including making minor and non- substantive changes. The motion carried wi th Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Counc ilwoman Plascencia voting aye and Councilmember Fierro absent.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
RENEWAL OF WATER CONSERVATION SURCHARGE
Public Hearing was called to engage the community regarding the Water Conservation Surcharge and to consider renewal of the ten-year 1.5 percent Water Conservation Surcharge applied to all Rive rside Public Utilities (RPU) wa ter customer accounts. Four people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to set the surcharg e at 0% for two years, then progressive surcharge for the next three years beginning at .5% and staff bring a report to City Council every two years to re-evaluate if it is accomplishing the needs.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to continue this item and let staff review the recommendations and bring back potential options and historical data to the City Council meeting on April 16th, 2024. The moti on carried with Councilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Perry, and Hemenway and Co uncilwoman Plascencia voting aye, Councilmember Conder voting no, and Councilmember Fierro absent.
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
There were no future items requested at this time.
The City Council adjourned at 8:15 p.m.