CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, 12:00 P.M.
HUNTER HOBBY PARK
1401 IOWA AVENUE
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-312
PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilm embers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 12:13 p.m.
TOUR OF HUNTER HOBBY PARK - 1401 IOWA
Rich Casford gave a presentation and tour to the Mayor and City Council of Hunter Hobby Park Live Steamers Railroad located at 1401 Iowa Avenue.
Councilmember Cervantes arrived at Hunter Hobby Park at 12:25 p.m.
Councilmembers Mill and Perry were absent.
The meeting at Hunter Hobby Park was adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 3: 00 p.m. in the Art Pi ck Council Chamber with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Darlene Wadler spoke regarding high-speed internet and fiber optics.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the 31s t Annual Old Riverside Foundation Home tour, Heritage House Ice Cream Social, and beautification event at the Military Wall of Honor. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Longfellow Elementary School bike giveaway, tree planting event, and Arts and Music Festival at Lincoln Park.
Councilmember Robillard reported on a visit to Prism Aerospace, grand opening of Lettle Insurance Service, and Janet Goeske Center 40th anniversary event. Councilmember Conder reported on Grove Community Church - Just One More Life event, Armed Forces Day on May 18, Steps for Vets event, shared the story of Joseph Alexander, and the significance of celebrating Memorial Day. Councilmember Mill reported on League of Cities meeting in Indian Wells, visit to Police Department Dispatch Center, Great
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, 12:00 P.M.
HUNTER HOBBY PARK
1401 IOWA AVENUE
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-313
American Cleanup, nature preserve tour at Hidden Valley, Peace Officers Memorial Day, congratulated Councilmember Cervantes for obtaining her Master’s Degree and requested to fly the Flag at half-staff on May 15 in honor of fallen officers. Councilmember Perry reported on Peace Officers month in May. Councilmember Hemenway thanked the volunteers for the Great American Cleanup, the Live Steamers for hosting a lunch, and reported on Car Show at Norte Vista High School. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Public Safety Neighborhood tour in Ward 7, and thanked California Highway Patrol for supporting the bike giveaway at Longfellow Elementary School.
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.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 3:26 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning Riverside All Of Us Or None, et al., v. City of R i v e r s i d e , e t a l . , U . S . D i s t r i c t C o u r t C a s e No. 5:23-cv-01536-SPG-SP; (2) §54956. 9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Symons Emergency Specia lties, Inc. v. City of Riverside, et al., San Bernardino County Superior Court Case Number CIVDS1516027; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Cindy Desrocher-
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, 12:00 P.M.
HUNTER HOBBY PARK
1401 IOWA AVENUE
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-314
Toro v. City of Riverside, et al., Rivers ide County Superior Co urt Case No. CVRI2301710; (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 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; (8) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney; an d (9) §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.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 5: 12 p.m. and reconvened at 6:16 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Pastor Dylan Martin Campo of New Beginnings Community Church gave the Invocation.
Councilmember Hemenway led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Neighbors of Wood Streets meeting, open mic nights at Back to the Grind and Euryale Brewing Co mpany, Karaoke at the Hideaway Café, Arlington Business Partnership Annual Chili C ook-off and Car show, and invited others to engage in government. Jason Hunter spoke regarding Gage Canal shares, Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA), and City Attorney’s Office customer service.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, 12:00 P.M.
HUNTER HOBBY PARK
1401 IOWA AVENUE
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-315
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 with Mayor Lock Dawson vo ting aye on the Board and Commission appointments. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
The Mayor and City Council appointed (1) Joyce O. Clarke to the Commission on Aging Ward 3 seat for a term through March 1, 2028; and (2) Charles Dillon to the Community Police Review Commission Ward 7 seat for a term through March 1, 2028.
CASE SD-2024-00001 - STREET VACATION - SC HEDULE PUBLIC HEARING - 2485 SUNRISE -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution declaring its intent to hold a public hearing on June 18, 2024 to consider Planning Case SD-2024-00001 Street Vacation of Sunrise Place, situated on the west side of Sunrise Place, to facilitate a private driveway; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24111 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring its Intention to Vacate Approximately 11,390 Square Feet of Public Righ t-of-Way Consisting of the Entirety of Sunrise Place, and Setting the Date, Hour and Place of Hearing, Pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways, and Service Easements Vacation Law, was presented and adopted.
AMENDMENT - SCHEDULE OF LICENSED PROP ERTY - CANYON CREST RV73XC17 - CELL
TOWER LICENSE
The City Council (1) approved the First Am endment to Schedule of Licensed Property with SBA 2012 TC Assets, LLC for Site number CA-6062G - Canyon Crest (RV73Xc17) to consent to sublicensee; and (2) authorized t he City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Schedule of Licensed Property, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
DEFAULT OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR WALKING PATH IMPROVEMENTS - LA SIERRA PARK PROJECT BID 7761
The City Council (1) found Millsten Enterprises, Inc., in default of the Contract for the Construction of the Walking Path Improvement s at La Sierra Park Project – Bid 7761, as
CITY COUNCIL
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TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, 12:00 P.M.
HUNTER HOBBY PARK
1401 IOWA AVENUE
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-316
required by the Contract documents; (2) a pproved the acceptance of funds from the Contractors Surety, Liberty Mutual Surety in to the General Fund; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to terminate Millsten En terprises, Inc’s right to perform under the Contract by issuing a written Notice of Term ination for Default to the Contractor and its Surety, Liberty Mutual Surety; and (4) authoriz ed City Manager, or designee, to execute any agreements or documents necessary to carry out the contract termination and effectuate the completion of the project, including documents and agreements needed to carry out the Surety’s obligations under the contract and performance bond.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2322 - DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT - FAIRMOUNT PARK
WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PROJECT
The City Council (1) approved the Design-Build Services Agreement for Request for Proposal 2322, with Square Signs, LLC, dba Front Signs, Burbank, for Design-Build Services for the Fairmount Park Wayfinding Signag e Project, in the amount of $139,950; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Design Build Services Agreement with Square Signs, LLC, dba Front Signs, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - SPORTS LIGHTING SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Sports Lighting Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, to perform the work of Sports Lighti ng with related technology equipment and services effective through June 16, 2027, in the amount of $360,000, with three additional one-year extensions; and (2) authorized the Ci ty Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, including making minor and non-substantive changes and future extensions.
AGREEMENT - CONVEYANCE OF EASEMENT FOR SEWER LINE - VILLEGAS PARK PROPERTY The City Council (1) approved Agreement fo r Conveyance of Easement to Riverside Unified School District for a sewer line on Villegas Park property to serve Casa Blanca Elementary School; and (2) authorized the Ci ty Manager, or desi gnee, to execute the Agreement for Conveyance of Easement to Riverside Unified School District including making minor, non-substantive changes, an d to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, 12:00 P.M.
HUNTER HOBBY PARK
1401 IOWA AVENUE
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-317
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM - LONG-TERM URBAN FORESTRY
MANAGEMENT PLAN - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to conduct negotiations, execute and submit all documents including applications, agreements, amendments, payment reques ts and other documents which may be necessary for the filing of an application fo r the funding from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fiscal Year 2024-25 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program for an amount up to $1.5 million for development of a long-term urban forestry management plan; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24112 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, for Funding from the Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, was presented and adopted.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR FIREWORK S LAWS VIOLATIONS - WAIVE SUNSHINE
ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to waive the Sunshine Or dinance pursuant to Riverside Municipal Code section 4.05.050 (D)(2)(a) to consid er introducing an ordinance to amend section 1.18.040 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding penalty for a violation of the City’s Fireworks laws. The motion carried unanimously.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to introduce an or dinance amending section 1.18.040 of the Riverside Municipal Code to increase the penalty for a violation of the City’s Fireworks laws from one thousand ($1,000) to one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) per administrative citation. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting no.
Whereupon, an ordinance entitled,” An ordina nce of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 1.18.040 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Administrative Penalties for Violations of the City's Fireworks Laws,” was presented and introduced.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024, 12:00 P.M.
HUNTER HOBBY PARK
1401 IOWA AVENUE
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
109-318
RIVERSIDE TRANSMISSION RELIABILITY PROJECT UPDATE
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to retain outside legal counsel and consulting to determine the status of the project.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) receive an update regarding Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP); (2) dire ct staff to continue implementation of the City portion of the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project; (3) di rect Public Utilities Department staff to initiate a system ca pacity analysis and present findings and recommendations to the Board of Public Utilities to address short-term system capacity limitations in order to maintain safe, re liable and prudent operating standards; and (4)
direct the City Manager and City Attorney to request that Souther n California Edison reinitiate, without delay, the complete construction and o peration of their portion of the
Riverside Transmission Reliability Project. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Robillard, Mill, and Perry votin
g aye and Councilmembers Cervantes, Conder,
and Hemenway voting no.
COMMUN
ICATIONS
CITY ATTO
RNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced that the closed session item to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Ri verside All Of Us Or None, et al., v. City of Riverside, et al., U.S. District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-01536-SPG-SP was continued to the May 21, 2024 City Council meeting.
Mayo Pro Tem Hemenway announced that the closed session item to review the City Council’s position regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of the City Attorney was continued to the May 21, 2024 City Council meeting.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Perry requested Councilmem bers use the Agenda Item Request Form when requesting items for future consideration.