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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:01 p.m.
Mayor Lock Dawson announced that Councilmember Conder was attending via teleconference pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 due to traveling on official business.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Bob Mendes spoke regarding Riverside Transmission Reliability Project ( RTRP). Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding Pension Obligation Bonds. Rich Gardner spoke regarding adding a flag or event honoring those with disabilities to the C ity's Flag Policy . Malissa McKeith spoke regarding RTRP.
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
There was no update on sustainability.
LEGAL UPDATE
There was no legal update.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Councilmember Perry recused himself from the ordinance to establish weight limit restriction on Fillmore Street from Indiana Avenue to the southerly City limits citing he lives within 500 feet of Fillmore Street.
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Councilmember Cervantes entered the meeting at 1:25 p.m.
PRESENTATION
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION The City Council received a presentation providing an overview of the activities of the Public Works Department and recognizing the Department’s Employee of the Year and May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
2023 CITY SPIRIT AWARD
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Mill to select Duane and Kelly Roberts for the 2023 City Spirit Award honoring their extraordinary deeds and community spirit, good citizenship, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the city.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was m otion was made by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to select Beth Schwandt for the 2023 City Spirit Award honor ing her extraordinary deeds and community spirit, good citizenship, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the city. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Conder, Robillard, and Mill voting no.
APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES AND REGIONAL
ORGANIZATION ASSIGNMENTS
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to approve the Mayor’s Nominating and Screening Committee recommendations for City Council Standing Committee and Regional Organization assignments as outlined in the staff report. The motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 2:31 p.m. and reconvened at 3:00 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Cervantes.
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WORKSHOP
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-2026 BIENNIAL BUDGET - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to approve the Finance Committee recommendation to (1) receive the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 -2024 Biennial Budget; and (2 ) s et a public hearing date for adoption of the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 -2024 Biennial Budget on June 25, 2024. The motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Cervantes entered the meeting at 3:09 p.m.
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CITYWIDE USER FEES AND - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) receive an update on the Fees and Charges Study findings report from MGT of America Consulting, LLC; (2) s et a public hearing for the adoption of the proposed user fees and charges and resolution amending the City Fees and Charges Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 on June 25, 2024; and (3) continue staff presentation on the Citywide User Fees to the evening session of the June 11 , 2024, City Council meeting. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 5:25 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Victor Castillo v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 200220/ADJ13947143; 210122/ ADJ13944842; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Rica rdo Cisneros v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No. (s): 220063; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riverside 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; (4) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning People of the State of California, by and through the City of Riverside v. Pepe’s Inc., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205025; (5) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. 3M Company, et al., U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, MDL No. 2873 Master Docket No. 2:18-mn-2873; (6) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
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from legal counsel concerning Representative Matt Gaetz; Representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene; Put America First Joint Fundraising Committee; Friends of Matt Gaetz; Greene for Congress, Inc.; On behalf of themselves and the prospective attendees at their July 17, 2021 scheduled political rally v. City Of Riverside, et. al., U.S. District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-1368; (7) Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Historic Mission Inn Corporation v. City of Riverside, a California municipal corporation, by and through its successor agency for the (former) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case N o. UDMV2301956; (8) §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 (9) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (10) §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; (11) §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 and (12) §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 the City Attorney.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 6:24 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Lock Dawson gave the Invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Memorial Day , Penros e Record Shop , Arlington Chili Cook off and car show, vintage home tour, Hideaway karaoke, and Open Mic night at
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Back to the Grind and Euryale. Alex Gerber, Sharon Metaja, April Glatzel, Guramantra Khulsa, Kevin Dawson, Pete Benavidez , Malissa McKeith, Mike Gardner, two callers and Nicole Miller spoke regarding RTRP.
Councilmember Conder left the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Falcone presented a report on Penrose Record Shop.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on a meeting with Commissioner Gilbert Lee and coworkers at Yes to More Life, vintage home tour, Ice Cream Social, Military Wall of Honor clean up, and Evergreen Cemetery Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Councilmember Cervantes reported on the Arts and Music Festival at Lincoln Park and thanked everyone for participating in the event. Councilmember Robillard reported on Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department employee award ceremony at Hunt Park, Janet Goeske 40th Anniversary event, Emmanuel Lutheran Church Blessed Fest, and Memorial Day. Councilmember Mill reported on attendance at International Council of Shopping Centers Convention (ICSC), One-on-One meetings with Ward 5 Commissioners, bilingual newsletter, office hours at Arlington Library , Hunt Park, and Villegas Park, and Arlington Car and Cycle Show . Councilmember Perry reported on Ice Cream Social and 9/11 Ceremony. Councilmember Hemenway thanked Mayor Lock Dawson for hosting the Public Safety Tour in La Sierra and reported on Ice Cream Social, 1st Annual Creative Rides and Car Show at Norte Vista High School, honoring students graduating with skills in auto shop mechanics at Norte Vista High School and thanked everyone who participated in the event. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Mayor ’s Public Safety Tour , Janet Goeske 40 Anniversary , and Riverside C ommunity Arts Association Gallery re-opening.
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 with (1) Councilmember Perry recusing from the ordinance to establish weight limit restriction on Fillmore Street from Indiana Avenue to the southerly City limits citing he lives within 500 feet of Fillmore Street; and (2) Councilmember Cervantes abstaining from proposed California Assembly Bills 1772 and 2042. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Conder absent.
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The minutes of the meeting of May 7, 2024, were approved as presented.
SUPPORT PROPOSED CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 1772 - OPPOSE PROPOSED CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 2042 - RESOLUTIONS
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1772 (AB 1772) to add and repeal Section 502.95 of the Penal Code relating to theft; and (2) adopted a resolution opposing Assembly Bill 2042 (AB 2042) to add Sections 13519.18 and 13519.19 to the Penal Code relating to law enforcement Standards and Training Guidelines for the use of canines ; whereupon, the titles having been read and further reading s waived, Resolution No. 24113 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Supporting Proposed California Assembly Bill 1772 which, if Passed, would Require the Government to Keep Track of How Many People are Convicted of Theft from Retail Stores During the Covid-19 Pandemic and Report it to the Legislature by 2026 and Resolution No. 24114 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Opposing Proposed California Assembly Bill 2042 which, if Passed, would Require the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to Develop Vague Standards and Training Guidelines for the Use of Canines by Law Enforcement, were presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS - RIVERWALK LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a resolution declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 within Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District, approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report; and (2) scheduled a Public Hearing for final approval of the levy of special assessments within Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District for June 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.; whereupon, the title having been read and further
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readings waived, Resolution No. 24115 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 - 2025 Within the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District, Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Approving Report, and Giving Notice of the Time and Place of a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessments, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 LEVY AND ASSESSMENTS - STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 -
SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for F iscal Year 2024-25 within Street Lighting District No. 1, approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report; and ( 2) scheduled a public hearing for final approval of the levy of special assessments within the District for June 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24116 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 -2025 within Street Lighting District No. 1, Approving Report, and Giving Notice of the Time and Place of a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessments, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2024- 2025 LEVY AND ASSESSMENTS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 88-1 (SYCAMORE HIGHLANDS) - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a resolution declaring the City’s intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 within Landscape Maintenance District 88 -1 (Sycamore Highlands), approving the Preliminary Engineer’s Report; and (2) scheduled a public hearing for final approval of the levy of special assessments within Landscape Maintenance District 88 -1 (Sycamore Highlands) for June 18, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24117 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy and Collect Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Within Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands), Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Approving Report, and Giving Notice of the Time and Place of a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessments, was presented and adopted.
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FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT
The City Council provide d the public, in accordance with Section 7910 of the Government Code, an opportunity to review the information used to develop the Appropriations Limit of $432,254,162 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopt ed an Ordinance amending specific sections of Riverside Municipal Code Section 5.04 Taxes, Licenses and Regulations ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7663 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Various Sections in Chapter 5.04 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Taxes, Licenses and Regulations , was presented and adopted.
CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE AND SENATE BILL 1205 - ANNUAL INSPECTIONS -
RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a Resolution accepting a compliance report on the status of all State-Mandated annual fire inspections in the City of Riverside as outlined in California Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24118 of the City of Riverside, California, Acknowledging Receipt of a Report Made by the Fire Chief o f the City of Riverside Fire Department Regarding the Inspection of Certain Occupancies Required to Perform Annual Inspections Pursuant t o Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code, was presented and adopted.
PURCHASE - MOBILE BARRIERS AND TRAILERS
The City Council approved a purchase with Meridian Rapid Defense Group for mobile barriers and trailers in the amount of $244,528.57 through Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Fiscal Year 2020 grant funds.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RESPONSES
The City Council (1) approved the Mutual Aid Agreement between County of Riverside Fire Department and the City of Riverside for Hazardous Materials Responses; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Mutual Aid Agreement
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between the County of Riverside Fire Department and the City of Riverside for Hazardous Materials Responses.
ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR FIREWORKS LAWS VIOLATIONS - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopt ed an ordinance amending section 1.18.040 of the Riverside Municipal Code (RMC) to increase the penalty for a violation of the City’s Fireworks laws from one thousand ($1,000) to one thousand five hundred ($1,500) per administrative citation effective 30 days from adoption ; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7664 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 adopted.
BID 8075 - 2024 MODEL YEAR ELECTRIC POWERED FORD F150 LIGHTNING TRUCKS The City Council award ed Bid 8075 to Theodore Robins, Inc ., Costa Mesa, for the purchase of five 2024 model year electric powered Ford F150 Lightning trucks for the Public Works Solid Waste Division and the Riverside Public Utilities Electric Field Services Division in the amount of $365,322.27.
JOINT ITEM WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY - AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT FOR GRANT - ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES - 11502 ANACAPA - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - INTERFUND
TRANSFER
The City Council /Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/ Housing Authority (1) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer from the Housing Authority Fund to the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund in the amount of $40,541; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an appropriation in the amount of $40,541 in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund, Unprogrammed Funds expenditure account, fully offset by an interfund transfer from the Housing Authority Fund.
MULBERRY GARDENS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT, TENANT BASED RENTAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS
The City Council (1) authorized the acceptance of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HOME Investment Partnership Program –American
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Rescue Plan Grant Funds in the amount of $4,335,583; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate an equal amount of $4,335,583 in the HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund, Program revenue and expenditure accounts, for the use of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan grant funds for the Mulberry Gardens affordable housing project, Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program, and administrative costs.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the creation of the new classifications and salary ranges for the Assistant Code Enforcement Manager, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer, Supervising Intelligence Analyst, and Intelligence Analyst; (2) approved the salary alignment adjustments to the existing Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, City Planner, Economic Development Manager, Housing Authority Manager, and Police Administrative Specialist classifications; (3) approved the administrative correction to the minimum salary for the Principal Project Manager classification; (4) approved the salary adjustments to the existing Principal Accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Payroll Supervisor, Business Tax Collections Supervisor, Payroll Technician II, Payroll Technician I, Environmental Services Coordinator, Recreation Leader, Lifeguar d/Instructor, Pool Manager, and Assistant Aquatics Coordinator classifications; (5) approved the bargaining unit reassignment for the Administrative Services Manager classification; (6) approved the deletion of the non- utilized job code for the Urban Forester Manager classification; removal of the non- classified salary range designation to the existing Urban Forester Manager classification; (7) approved the deletion of non- utilized classifications; and (8) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the new classifications and salary ranges for the Assistant Code Enforcement Manager, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer, Supervising Intelligence Analyst, and Intelligence Analyst; salary alignment adjustments to the existing Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, City Planner, Economic Development Manager, Housing Authority Manager, and Police Administrative Specialist classifications; the administrative correction to the minimum salary for the Principal Project Manager classification; the salary adjustments to the Principal Accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Payroll Supervisor, Business Tax Collections Supervisor, Payroll Technician II, Payroll Technician I, Environmental Services
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Coordinator, Recreation Leader, Lifeguard/Instructor, Pool Manager, and Assistant Aquatics Coordinator classifications; the bargaining unit reassignment for the Administrative Services Manager classification; the deletion of the non- utilized job code for the Urban Forester Manager classification; removal of the non-classified salary range designation to the existing Urban Forester Manager classification; and the deletion of non-utilized classifications; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24119 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 Salary Ranges for the Assistant Code Enforcement Manager, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer, Supervising Intelligence Analyst, and Intelligence Analyst; Salary Alignment Adjustments to the Existing Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, City Planner, Economic Development Manager, Housing Authority Manager, and Police Administrative Specialist Classifications; Administrative Correction to the Minimum Salary for the Princ ipal Project Manager Classification; Salary Adjustments to t he Existing Principal Accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Payroll Supervisor, Business Tax Collections Supervisor, Payroll Technician I I, Payroll Technician I, Environmental Services Coordinator, Recreation Leader, Lifeguard/Instructor, Pool Manager, a nd Assistant Aquatics Coordinator Classifications; Bargaining Unit Reassignment for the Administrative Services Manager Classification; Deletion of Non-Utilized Job Code for the Urban Forester Manager Classification; Removal of the Non-Classified Salary Range Designation to the Existing Urban Forester Manager Classification; and Deletion of Non-Utilized Classifications for the Laboratory Supervisor, Systems Manager, Printing Services Supervisor, a nd Engineering/Resources Intern, was presented and adopted.
CALENDAR YEAR 2024 BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA WELLNESS FUND ALLOWANCE -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted $70,000 from Blue Shield of California as a Wellness Fund Allowance to provide various employee wellness programs and initiatives during calendar year 2024; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record and increase in revenue in the amount of $70,000 and appropriate an equal amount in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Human Resources- Admin, Wellness Program revenue and expenditure accounts.
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AGREEMENTS - ANNUAL SERVICE RENEWALS - SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
AND SUPPORT
The City Council (1) approved the annual renewal of services provided through forty-nine existing annual software and hardware maintenance and support or subscription agreements for Fiscal Year 2024-25, where each agreement has aggregate expenditures over $100,000 over the life of the agreement, or will be surpassing $100,000, for an estimated total amount of $4,943,701; (2) approved a 15 percent change order authority for each annual renewal listed in the staff report for Fiscal Year 2024-25, to be used if quotes are higher than expected, and/or for the use of minor supplemental purchases; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents for items listed in the staff report, including, but not limited to, renewals, purchase orders, change orders, agreements, amendments, and other minor non-substantive changes.
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY GRANT APPLICATION - LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY PROGRAM -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council authorized (1) a grant application for the Lunch at the Library in the amount of $50,448, or the actual grant award, by the California State Library; (2) the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenue and an appropriation in the amount of $50,448, or the actual grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Lunch at the Library F iscal Year 2024-25 revenue and expenditure accounts, and (3) the City Manager, or his designee, to execute grant documents with the California State Library, including making minor and non- substantive changes to documents associated with the grant as necessary.
BID 8052 - PARKS PARKING LOT REPAIRS AND SLURRY SEAL PROJECT The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8052 to JB Bostic Company, Inc., Anaheim, in the amount of $893,000 for the Park Parking Lot Repairs and Slurry Seal Project; (2) authorized 10 percent change order authority in an amount up to $89,300 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $982,300; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Construction Agreement with JB Bostic Company, Inc., Anaheim, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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BID 8061 - HUNT AND VILLEGAS PARKS POOL HEATERS - REID PARK POOL HEATER AND
FILTERS PROJECT
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8061 to We R Builders, Inc., Glendale, in the amount of $469,039 for the installation of the Hunt and Villegas Pool Heaters, and Reid Park Pool Heater and Filters Project; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to $70,355.85 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes, for a total contract amount not- to-exceed $539,394.85; and (3) authorized the City Manager, designee, to execute a Construction Agreement with We R Builders, Inc., Glendale, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT
FORM - LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM - FREE FARE PROGRAM -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute the F iscal Year 2023-2024 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Certification and Assurances and the Authorized Agent Form; (2) approved the submittal of an allocation request to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for the Free Fare Program in the amount of $48,938; (3) approved the acceptance of Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds totaling $48,938; and (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $48,938 and appropriate an equal amount in expenditures in the Special Transit Fund, Low Carbon Transit Ops Program revenue and expenditure accounts; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24120 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Execution of the Fiscal Year 2023 -2024 Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Form for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, in the Amount of $48,938 for the Free Fare Program by the City Manager, or His Designee, was presented and adopted.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 2024 SAFE STREETS FOR ALL PROGRAM GRANT
The City Council (1) authorized the submittal of a Fiscal Year 2024 SS4A grant application to the United States Department of Transportation for a total estimated project cost of $9.3 million (including approximately $1.86 million in required City match fu nds), to construct the City of Riverside Neighborhood Safety Investment Project along with
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additional project components including protected bike lanes, high- visibility crosswalks, audible pedestrian push button systems, sidewalks, traffic calming elements, and supplemental planning activities consisting of the Marketplace District (SR-91) Pedestrian & Bike Bridge Plan, Citywide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Master Plan, and Citywide American Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign grant related documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes as necessary.
RESTRICTION OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AMENDMENT - FILLMORE/INDIANA - ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance Amending Section 10.56.020 of the Riverside Municipal Code, to establish a 5 -ton weight limit restriction on the segment of Fillmore Street from Indiana Avenue to the southerly City limits; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7665 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 10.56.020 of the Riverside Municipal Code Designating the Restriction of Commercial Vehicles for Certain Streets and Portions Thereof to Establish 5-Ton Weight Limit Restrictions on Fillmore Street from Indiana Avenue to the Southerly City Limits, was presented and adopted.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
BID 7995 - FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ARTERIAL AND MINOR STREETS MAINTENANCE, PHASE 3 Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) award Bid 7995 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 3 to All American Asphalt, Corona, in the amount of $6,809,118; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with All American Asphalt, including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds . The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Conder absent.
BID 8083 - FAIRMOUNT PARK LAKE DREDGING PROJECT
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) award Bid 8083 to MidCal Dredging, Inc., Riverdale,