City Council
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
Councilmembers:
Philip Falcone
Clarissa Cervantes
Steven Robillard
Chuck Conder
Sean H. Mill
Jim Perry
Steve Hemenway
Successor Agency
Agenda - Revised
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
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Originally Published: May 30, 2024
1:00 PM
Publication Date: Friday, June 7, 2024
Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2024
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June 11, 2024City Council Agenda - Revised
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PLEASE NOTE The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
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COMMUNICATIONS
2 City Manager Update (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 4 Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Pelican Communities, LLC ., for sale price of $ 200 for City -owned vacant land formerly known as the Downtown Terminal Property for development of mixed -use student housing project - 3911 University Avenue and 3775 Fairmount Boulevard (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation)
Report
PSD Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
5 Establish the Department of Marketing & Communications, presently known as the City Manager's Office of Communications and amend the Riverside Municipal Code to establish the Departments of Marketing & Communications and Housing & Human Services - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 2.08.020 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the Administrative Offices and Departments of the City to establish the Departments of Marketing and Communications and Housing and Human Services and the respective department heads as part of the administrative organizational structure of the City (City Manager) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Ordinance
Presentation
Attachments:
6 Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway recommends First amendment to Employment Agreement with City Attorney Phaedra Norton; continued from April 9th for further discussion by City Council - A Resolution 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 salary adjustment to the City Attorney salary range and to reflect revisions to the City Attorney Employment Agreement - Waive further reading (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
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Revised Report
Report
Agreement
Resolution
Job Code Table
Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan
Attachments:
CLOSED SESSIONS
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 7 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Lawrence Smith v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .(s):
150160 / ADJ9926934; 160195
ReportAttachments:
8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Garen Roehl v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .(s):
230076
ReportAttachments:
9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Ronald Nunan v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .(s):
ADJ15593503, 220046, 200165, 140116, 130211, 050130, 030020, 00000205 ReportAttachments:
10 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Ricardo Cisneros v .
City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 220063
ReportAttachments:
11 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §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 ReportAttachments:
12 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §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
ReportAttachments:
June 11, 2024City Council Agenda - Revised
13 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - 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 No. UDMV2301956
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14 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §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
ReportAttachments:
15 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Pursuant to Government Code §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
ReportAttachments:
15a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riversiders Against Increased Taxes v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2104120 ReportAttachments:
16 Pursuant to Government Code §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
ReportAttachments:
17 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case ReportAttachments:
18 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - two cases
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19 Pursuant to Government Code §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
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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
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6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Falcone
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
21 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meeting:
Land Use Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, June 10, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber
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WORKSHOPS
22 CONTINUED FROM MAY 21, 2024 - Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide user fees and charges findings report from MGT of America Consulting, LLC - Schedule public hearing for proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide User Fees and Charges study update on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 3 p.m. ( Finance) (All Wards ) (20-minute presentation)
Report
Fees & Charges Schedule
MGT User Fee Findings Report
PRCDS Community Feedback
Presentation
Attachments:
23 State-licensed residential facilities and sober living homes (City Attorney) ( All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Group Home Technical Advisory
Presentation
Attachments:
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 24-45
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
City Clerk
24 Appoint Susan Fahrney to Human Relations Commission Ward 1 seat, Kittie Aleman to Commission on Aging Ward 6 seat, Bryn Pellegrino to Commission on Disabilities Ward 7 seat - File resignations of August Olague from Commission of the Deaf Youth Ex Officio Seat and Daniel T. Jester from Park and Recreation Commission Ward 1 seat (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
25 Minutes of May 21, 2024
MinutesAttachments:
June 11, 2024City Council Agenda - Revised
City Council
26 Economic Development Committee recommends Fiscal Year 2024-25 City Sponsorship Program for July 1 - December 31, 2024, for monetary and /or in -kind contributions valued at $ 143,324 for charitable and community events, by local non-profit organizations - Approve $ 25,000 sponsorship to Riverside African American Historical Society for renovations to Martin Luther King, Jr ., monument and surrounding area - Table Sponsorship update for July 1 through December 31, 2023 (All Wards)
Report
Acceptance of guidelines
Staff Funding Recommendations
Synopses of Applicant Organization Missions
Department Table Sponsorships Report
Attachments:
27 Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends adoption of the 2023 Integrated Resource Plan for Riverside Public Utilities - Direct staff to file the adopted 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (2023 IRP) and any applicable supporting material with California Energy Commission within five business days after adoption of the 2023 IRP (All Wards)
Report
Integrated Resource Plan
Presentation
Attachments:
Community and Economic Development
28 Agreement with Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce for not -to-exceed amount of $ 98,775 annually for services and sponsorships provided to City of Riverside for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 through June 30, 2026, with one two-year extension option (All Wards)
Report
Agreement
BPU Report 6.10.24
Presentation
Attachments:
29 Services Agreement with NRS, Inc ., Pomona, for not -to-exceed amount of $130,513.86 from Community and Economic Development Department Account for purchase and installation of office workstations, fixtures, and equipment for Community and Economic Development Department second floor reconfiguration at City Hall through December 31, 2024, with one 120-day extension option (All Wards)
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Report
Agreement
Price List
CRV1N0220 Quote
Floor Plan
Attachments:
30 First Amendment to Agreement for Conveyance of Easement with Aanenson Properties for one -time expense of $ 20,000 from Water Fund, Pump Station Replacements Project Account to extend use of surface area on waterline easement known as Canyon Crest Booster Station for ten months - 5220 Pearblossom Drive (Ward 2)
Report
First Amendment to Agreement
Presentation
Attachments:
Finance
31 Request for Proposal 2343 - Agreement with Webb Municipal Finance, LLC ., for $721,503 from General Fund, Finance Debt and Treasury Admin, Professional Services Account and special districts for Assessment Engineer and Special Tax Consultant Services for five -year term with two additional two -year extension options (All Wards)
Report
Agreement
Award Recommendation
Attachments:
32 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Electric and Water Central Stores annual purchase orders for $21,703,681.87 and not -to- exceed 20 percent allowance for Producer Price Index (PPI) increases for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (All Wards)
Report
Central Stores Annual Breakdown
Attachments:
33 Renewal of various insurance policies negotiated through Keenan & Associates, for $8,888,857.46, plus 15 percent contingency of $ 1,333,328.62, for potential changes and coverage enhancements for total amount not-to-exceed $10,222,186.08 through June 30, 2025 (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
June 11, 2024City Council Agenda - Revised
Human Resources
34 Fourth Amendment to Agreement with HUB International Insurance Services, Inc ., for $ 90,285, for total contract amount of $ 407,812, for employee benefits consulting and underwriting services through June 30, 2025 (All Wards) Report
Agreement
Attachments:
Library
35 Accept one pillar American with Disabilities Act accessible privacy booth, 52 portable solar chargers, and 32 iFixit repair kits from California State Library for Library emPOWERing Access Project valued at $ 30,019.65 for Arlanza Library (All Wards)
Report
Notice
Attachments:
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
36 Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with John Muir Charter School for $ 1,337.64 monthly revenue for 852 square feet of space at Eric M. Solander Center through June 30, 2025 - Bryant Park - 7950 Philbin Avenue (Ward 6) Report
Third Amendment to Lease Agreement
Attachments:
37 Bid 8063 - Reject all bids for Playgrounds Installation Project and authorize staff to release a revised request for Bids (Wards 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6) Report
RFB 8063 Rejection Recommendation
Attachments:
38 Sixth Amendment to Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc ., for $ 577,240 with change order authority of 10 percent for total amount of $ 634,964 from General Fund, Measure Z, and Riverwalk Land Maintenance District Tree Maintenance Contract Accounts for Park Tree Maintenance Services through June 30, 2025 (All Wards)
Report
Sixth Amendment to Agreement
Attachments:
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Police
39 Declare K -9 equipped Ford Explorer as surplus property - Approve donation of K-9-equipped Ford Explorer to University of California Riverside Police Department for development of K-9 detection program (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
Public Utilities
40 Adopt Riverside ’s 2024-2025 Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment (All Wards)
Report
Methodology
Tables
Presentation
Attachments:
41 Participation in California Energy Commission ’s Demand Side Grid Support Program during extreme events when energy emergency alerts are issued (All Wards)
Report
Customer Acknowledgement
Presentation
Attachments:
42 First Amended and Restated Agreement with County of Riverside, political subdivision of the State of California, on behalf of Community Action Partnership of Riverside County for annual program amount of $ 2,800,000 from Electric Public Benefits Fund, Low Income Assistance expenditure Account for use of Low -Income Utility Bill and Deposit Assistance Funds for Sharing Households Assist Riverside ’s Energy Program with extension options through June 30, 2029 (All Wards) Report
First Amended and Restated Agreement
SHARE Agreement dated 4/4/2019
Presentation
Attachments:
Public Works
43 Service Agreement with County of Riverside for $ 42,010 from Gas Tax Fund, Capital Projects, Minor Streets Rehab Project Expenditure Account for Cleveland Avenue, Spring Street, and Villa Street slurry seal improvements (Wards 2 and 5)
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Report
Service Agreement
Map (Spring Street and Villa Street)
Map (Cleveland Avenue)
Attachments:
44 Award Bid 8017 to Big Ben Inc ., Irvine, for $ 1,677,210.50 plus 10 percent change order authority for total not -to-exceed $ 1,844,931.55 for Citywide trunk sewer improvements on Market Street and Kansas Avenue - Appropriate $ 2,264,234 from Sewer Working Capital to GM 15-Replace Main on Market Street between 11th and 12th Street expenditure Account for project costs including design, engineering, construction, contingencies, and contract administration - Five affirmative votes required (Wards 1 and 2)
Report
Project Location Map
Bid Award Recommendation
Attachments:
45 Third Amendment to Agreement with ECOTEC Solutions, Inc ., for $ 90,478.08, for total contract amount of $ 622,936.48 from Refuse Fund, Refuse Disposal, Professional Services Regulatory Compliance Account for monitoring, reporting, and associated operation services for closed Tequesquite Landfill gas collection system and flare through June 30, 2025 (All Wards)
Report
Third Amendment to Agreement
Attachments:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the Discussion item is called. 46 Lease Agreement with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc ., for $ 1,675,000 lease revenue for operation and management of Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Municipal Auditorium for initial term of eight years through June 30, 2032, with up to one consecutive term administratively - 3485 and 3801 Mission Inn Avenue (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) Report
Lease Agreement
Lease Deal Points
Presentation
Attachments:
June 11, 2024City Council Agenda - Revised
COMMUNICATIONS
47 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
48 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
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