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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 3:02 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding Board of Ethics stipend and oversight. Pete Benavidez spoke regarding flags. Scott Andrews spoke regarding the newly created Marketing and Communications and Housing and Homelessness Departments.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
There City Council received an update from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
2024-25 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ANNUAL
ACTION PLAN - FUNDS TRANSFER - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION Public Hearing was called to consider adopting the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for the use of $8,640,149 of Federal entitlement funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development. Eight people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Robillard to (1) adopt the 2024-2025 United States Department Of Housing And Urban Development Annual Action Plan for expenditure of Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds in the total amount of $8,640,149; (2) authorize City staff to award the funding recommendations as outlined in 109-347
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the staff report for the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and HOME Investment Partnerships Program and finalize the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for submittal to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development; (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grant agreements for the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, and HOME Investment Partnerships programs and the agreements with the City's subrecipients as identified in the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan; and (4) authorize the estimated appropriation of funds and authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record revenue and appropriate funds among various funds and accounts established by the Finance Department for the aforementioned grants related to the Housing and Urban Development 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan. The motion carried unanimously.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 - RIVERWALK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT - LEVY OF
ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to receive comments relative to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District assessments and adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessment for the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the Fiscal Year 2024-25. Two people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessments for the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the Fiscal Year 2024-25. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24122 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District and Levying Assessments on all Assessable Lots and Parcels of Land Therein for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, was presented and adopted.
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FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 88-1 (SYCAMORE
HIGHLANDS) - LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to receive comments relative to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 assessments and adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 881 (Sycamore Highlands) and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the Fiscal Year 2024-25. Two people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessments for Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the Fiscal Year 2024-25. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24123 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for the Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) and Levying Assessments on all Assessable Lots and Parcels of Land Therein for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 - STREET LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 1 - LEVY OF ASSESSMENTS -
RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to receive comments relative to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 Assessments and adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessment for the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 and levying assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the Fiscal Year 2024-25. Two people spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to confirm the diagram and assessment for the Street Lighting Assessment District No. 1 and levy assessments on all assessable lots and parcels of land therein for the Fiscal Year 2024-25. The motion carried unanimously.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24124 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment for Street Lighting District No. 1, and Levying Assessments on all Assessable Lots and Parcels of Land Therein for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, was presented and adopted.
CASE SD-2024-00001 - STREET VACATION - SUNRISE PLACE FOR USE AS PRIVATE DRIVEWAY -
SUNRISE/KNOB HILL - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to consider a proposal by Steve Berzansky to vacate Sunrise Place, situated on the west side of Knob Hill Drive, to use as a private driveway. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) determine that the proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061 (b) (3) (Common Sense) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the project will have a significant effect on the environment; (2) approve Planning Case SD- 2024-00001 (Street Vacation), based on the findings outlined in the staff report and subject to the recommended conditions; and (3) adopt a Resolution vacating the subject right-of-way pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24125 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Making its Findings and Determinations in the Matter of Resolution of Intention No. 24111; and Making its Order Vacating Approximately 11,390 Square Feet of Public Right-of-Way Consisting of the Entirety of Sunrise Place, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 4:08 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Brian Dodson v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 230206; 220167; 220283; (2) §54956.9 (d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Jayson Wood v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 060132; 210234; 220038; (3) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning James Simons v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 040284-LTM; 99000010-LTM; 100287; 140150-LTM; 150047; 109-350
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150276; 200082; 220272; (4) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Susan Carol Barron v City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2402389; (5) §54956.9(d) (1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Christopher Naron v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2305325; (6) §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; (7) §54956.9(d) (2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (8) §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; and (9) §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.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Cervantes gave the Invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding Public Records Request for vendors. Rich Gardner spoke regarding Disability Pride Flag Month Raising Ceremony, tickets for viewing the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs at Galaxy Theatre, and donations for swag bags.
Debra Garcia spoke regarding safety, clean up, and illegal fireworks on 14th Street.
Melissa McKeith spoke regarding policy on protecting water rights. Scott Andrews spoke regarding Community Development Block Grant funding allocations. Kristin Water spoke regarding repealing the electrification ordinance.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on concert at Fairmount Park, Concert for Heroes, ride along with Solid Waste, Police Department Promotion Ceremony, Juneteenth events at 109-351
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Fairmount Park and Mission Inn Avenue, Cheech Museum 2nd Anniversary Celebration, and Ward 1 Community Conversations at Stratton Center. Councilmember Cervantes wished all the fathers a belated Father's Day and reported on Pride Month, Juneteenth, Eid Mubarak, Cheech Anniversary celebration, grand opening of Handel's Ice cream and LGBTQ Resource Center and recognized Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department and Kaiser Permanente for Operations Splash Kickoff at Bobby Bonds Park.
Councilmember Robillard reported on Magnolia Center Initiative, Backstreet Restaurant documentary, Inside Magnolia Center with Riverside Chamber of Commerce, and Western Regional Council of Governments annual meeting. Councilmember Conder reported on Police Department Promotion Ceremony, Concert for Heroes, thanked Robert Filiar for his service to the City, and welcomed Ken McKillip. Councilmember Mill reported on Community Connection at Arlington Library, tour of Family Services Association (FSA) Magnolia Child Development Center, Police Department Promotion Ceremony, Leadership Riverside Commencement Ceremony honoring Riverside Unified School District Board member Tom Hunt, Juneteenth, and Town Hall event at Hunt Park.
Councilmember Perry thanked Community members who participated in the Mobile Home Rent Stabilization meeting, Juneteenth event at Fairmount Park, and thanked Human Resources for organizing the employee appreciation events. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Mobile Home Rent Stabilization meeting, Police Department promotion, Leadership Riverside Commencement Ceremony, movie night at Riverwalk, and La Sierra University graduation events. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Community events throughout the city and wished her husband a happy anniversary.
PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS SUCCESS REPORT
Councilmember Cervantes gave a report on Riverside Pride.
Councilmember Conder left the meeting at 6:50 p.m. and returned at 7:00 p.m.
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. The motion carried unanimously with Mayor Lock Dawson voting aye on the Board and Commission appointment.
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INCREASE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 LEGAL BUDGET - LAW FIRM OF THOMPSON COBURN -
PERCHLORATE GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION LAWSUIT
The City Council approved (1) an increase of the annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the law firm of Thompson Coburn in an amount not-to-exceed $205,000 for a revised total budget of $763,000; (2) the annual legal budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the law firm of Thompson Coburn in an amount not-to-exceed $720,000; and (3) the engagement of SL Environmental on a contingency fee basis for a perchlorate water contamination lawsuit.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The Mayor and City Council appointed Elizabeth Scott-Jones to the Human Resources Board Ward 1 seat for a term through March 1, 2027.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL GRANT FUNDS - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) authorized a Resolution to accept $500,000 from the California Arts Council to support arts education, musical instruments, equipment, and facilities projects to be implemented by the Riverside Arts Academy; (2) approved the Subrecipient Agreement with the Riverside Arts Academy, Inc., in the amount of $500,000 to complete arts education, musical instruments, equipment, and facilities projects; (3) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all agreements or associated documents associated with this project, including making minor and non-substantive changes and the contract extensions; and (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $500,000, or in the amount of the grant award, and appropriate expenditures in the same amount in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Riverside Arts Academy Project revenue and expenditure accounts; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24126 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission of an Application, and Acceptance of, Grant Funds from the State of California - California Arts Council, for the Implementation by the Riverside Arts Academy to Support Arts Education, Musical Instruments, Equipment and Facilities Projects, was presented and adopted.
REPEAL ELECTRIFICATION OF NEW BUILDINGS - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED The City Council introduced an ordinance repealing Chapter 16.26 - Electrification of New Buildings to Title 16 of the Riverside Municipal Code; whereupon, an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Repealing Chapter 16.26 of 109-353
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the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Electrification of New Buildings," was presented and introduced.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY - FISCAL YEAR 2023 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY
PROGRAM GRANT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION- RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant program in the amount of $45,677; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in an amount equal to the grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, 2023 State Homeland Security Program Grant revenue and expenditures accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the 2023 State Homeland Security Program Group, including making minor and non- substantive changes; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24127 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Submission of Application and Acceptance of Grant Award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2023 State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP) and Authorizing the Execution of all Required Documents by the City Manager, or his Designee; and Amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Accordingly, was presented and adopted.
REJECT BID 8068 - SOUTH TERMINAL AND GENERAL AVIATION APRONS REHABILITATION
PROJECT - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The City Council (1) rejected all bids for Request for Bids 8068 for the South Terminal and General Aviation Aprons Rehabilitation Project located at the Riverside Municipal Airport; and (2) authorized staff to release a revised Request for Bids.
BID 8091 - 2024 MODEL YEAR FORD MAVERICK XLT LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8091 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for the purchase of eight 2024 model year Ford Maverick XLT light-duty trucks for the Community Development Code Enforcement Division in the amount of $265,918.88; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $30,000 in the Central Garage Fund from available Working Capital to the Motor Pool, Automotive Equipment expenditure account.
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PURCHASE ORDER - REPAIR PLAYGROUND RUBBER SAFETY SURFACING FOR PARK SITES The City Council (1) approved the Purchase Order to Robertson Industries, Inc., under OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. R230202 in the amount of $1,291,948 to repair playground rubber safety surfacing for seven park sites; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the purchase orders with Robertson Industries, Inc. including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES - CITY NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
The City Council (1) approved the Fifth Amendment to Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services in City Neighborhood Parks with Inland Empire Landscape, Inc., to increase the change order authority from 10 percent to 20 percent in the amount $163,737 for a total contract amount of $982,426.06 for the period of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Fifth Amendment to the Agreement for Landscape Maintenance Services in Neighborhood Parks with Inland Empire Landscape Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
REWARD FOR INFORMATION - INTERDEPARTMENTAL TRANSFER - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a resolution renewing the offer of a reward and increasing the reward amount to $20,000 for information that leads to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Isaiah Arviso, Police Department Case 230015144, for a duration of 60 days; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an interdepartmental transfer of $20,000 from the General Fund, Non-Departmental/City Manager's Fiscal Management Account to the General Fund, Police Department's Riverside Reward Program account; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24128 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Offering a Reward in the Amount of $20,000 for Information Leading to the Determination of the Identity of, and the Apprehension of, the Person or Persons Responsible for the Murder of Isaiah Arviso, was presented and adopted.
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PUBLIC UTILITIES 2024 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN - SUBMITTAL TO WILDFIRE SAFETY
ADVISORY BOARD
The City Council approved the Riverside Public Utilities 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan for submittal to the Wildfire Safety Advisory Board in accordance with California Public Utilities Code Section 8387.
CHANGE ORDER TO PURCHASE ORDER 213444 - DESIGN INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM The City Council (1) approved a change order to Purchase Order 213444 with the Southern California Gas Company, Los Angeles, in the amount of $375,000, increasing the total amount to $765,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Consulting Services Agreement Change Order Form and all necessary documents with Southern California Gas Company, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
MASTER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT - DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE - WOODCREST-RINEHART ACRES DRAINAGE PLAN IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
The City Council (1) approved the Master Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for the Design, Construction, Inspection and Maintenance of Minor Drainage Facilities; (2) approved the Woodcrest- Rinehart Acres Drainage Plan Improvements Project Description Exhibit No. 1; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Master Cooperative Agreement with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and Project Description Exhibit No. 1, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMENDMENTS - FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND 2025-26 - CROSSING GUARD SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with All-City Management Services (ACMS), Inc., Santa Fe Springs, for Crossing Guard Program Management Services to add seven additional guard locations for a total of 84 guard locations through June 30, 2026, in the amount not-to-exceed $1,776,768 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and for an amount not-to-exceed $1,853,376 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ACMS, including making minor and non-substantive changes, and adding or removing crossing guard locations, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; (3) approved the First 109-356
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Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) for the extension through June 30, 2025, and to fully reimburse the City of Riverside for the additional six guard locations in their district, for a total of 55 guard locations, for an amount not-to- exceed $645,136 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the MOU for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with RUSD, including making minor and non-substantive changes, and adding or removing crossing guard locations, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; (5) approved the Third Amendment to the MOU for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with Alvord Unified School District (AUSD) for the extension through June 30, 2025, and to fully reimburse the City of Riverside for the one additional guard location in their district, for a total of 28 guard locations, for an amount not-to-exceed $406,616 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; (6) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to the MOU for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with AUSD, including making minor and non-substantive changes, and adding or removing crossing guard locations, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; (7) approved the Memorandum of Understanding for Reimbursement of Crossing Guard Services with St.
Catherine of Alexandria School to fully reimburse the City of Riverside for one guard location in their premises for an amount not-to-exceed $21,152 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and for an amount not-to-exceed $22,064 for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and (8) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the MOU with St. Catherine of Alexandria, including making minor and non-substantive changes, and adding or removing crossing guard locations, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CLOSED TEQUESQUITE LANDFILL
The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Geo-Logic Associates, Inc., Ontario, for water quality monitoring and reporting services for the closed Tequesquite Landfill extending the term through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $59,250 for a contract amount of $209,239; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement and any additional documents necessary for the Agreement, including amendments and extensions and making minor and non- substantive changes.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
CRIDGE STREET RAIL CROSSING QUIET ZONE - CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENTS - CRIDGE STREET RAIL CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) approve the Grade Crossing Improvements Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) for the Cridge Street rail crossing improvements in the amount of $4,736,444.84; (2) approve the Construction and Maintenance Agreement for Cridge Street Highway-Rail At-Grade Crossing with Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) in the amount of $1,079,804.00; (3) approve the Authorization and Reimbursement Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) for the Cridge Street rail crossing improvements in the amount of $520,240.00; (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a transfer in the amount of $2,250,000 in surplus Measure A funds from the Misc Railroad Project Management account to the BNSF/UP QZ-Panorama/Cridge account; and (5) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the railroad agreements with BNSF, SCRRA, and UP, including making minor and non-substantive changes. The motion carried unanimously.
VICTORIA AVENUE, RIVERSIDE CULTURAL HERITAGE LANDMARK NO. 8 AND NATIONAL
PARK SERVICE'S REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES UPDATE - PROPOSED FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO
ENHANCE AND BEAUTIFY VICTORIA AVENUE - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Mill to approve the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommendation to (1) receive and order filed a report on the history of Victoria Avenue, Riverside Cultural Heritage Landmark #8 and National Park Service's Register of Historic Places, and the role of Victoria Avenue Forever as a partner in the protection and preservation of Victoria Avenue; (2) approve the proposed 5-year plan to enhance and beautify Victoria Avenue; and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and an interfund transfer in the amount of $775,000 from General Fund Infrastructure Reserves to the Capital Outlay Fund, Victoria Avenue Beautification Project revenue and expenditure accounts for Year 1 implementation of the 5-year beautification plan. The motion carried unanimously. 109-358
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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 requests at this time.
The City Council adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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DONESIA GAUSE
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