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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilm embers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, and Perry
ABSENT: Councilmember Hemenway
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding former President Trump and the Janet Goeske Foundation. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding City Council meeting start time, undergrounding of Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP), American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding allocations, Measure Z fund ing for pickle ball, and funding for senior lunches and transportation. Lisa Scholtz Garcia spoke regarding housing project at Sears Building. Jason Hunter spoke regarding City lawsuit against Councilmember Conder, City Attorney Office Tort Claim letter and Platt litigation matter. Malissa McKeith spoke regarding a future agenda item on transfer of water between the City and Western Municipal Water District, culture change in the City Attorney’s Office, and legal fees related to University of California, Riverside (UCR) Writ of Mandate.
CLOSED SESSION
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed session at 12:18 p.m. pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case.
The Mayor and City Council returned to open session at 12 :54 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Hemenway.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received updates from the Community and Economic Development Department.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
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PRESENTATION
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The City Council received and ordered filed an overview of the Library Department including recognition of the Department employee of the year.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
FLAG POLICY AT CITY OWNED BUILDINGS
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Mill to approve Councilmem ber Conder’s recommendation to repeal City Council Resolution No. 23947, dated Januar y 17, 2023, and return to displaying only the United States of America flag, the State of California flag, and the City of Riverside flag at all city-owned buildings and flag poles and continue the City’s historic actions of honoring our Military Prisoners of War and Missing in Action members by flying the nationally recognized POW/MIA Flag at the city’s various Military Memorials. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Rob illard, Conder, Mill, and Perry voting aye, Councilmember Cervantes voting no, and Councilmember Hemenway absent.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 2:19 p.m. and reconvened at 2:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmembers Cervantes and Hemenway.
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE - FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 PROPOSED
PAVING PROJECTS
Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council (1) received and ordered filed the overview of the Public Wo rks Department’s recommended Fiscal Year 2024-25 paving projects; and (2) directed staff to review opportunities for additional Fiscal Year 2024-25 paving funds as part of the fiscal year end process.
PURCHASE - COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS AUTO MATED SIDE-LOADING REFUSE TRUCKS -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - INTERFUND TRANSFER
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) approve a $2,870,000 loan from General Fund Infrastructure Reserves to the Solid Waste Fund for purchase of new solid waste collection vehicles; (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental
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appropriation and interfund transfer from the General Fund to the Solid Waste Fund in the amount of $2,870,000; (3) authorize the Chief Fi nancial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $2,870,000 in the Solid Waste Fund, Capital Purchases account; (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the necessary interfund loan documents; and (5) approve the purchase of seven compressed natural gas automated side-loading refuse trucks from Peterbilt Motors Company, Pico Rivera, in the amount of $3,355, 924.67. The motion failed for lack of five affirmative votes with Councilmembers Falco ne, Robillard, Mill, and Perry voting aye, Councilmember Conder voting no, Councilmembers Cervantes and Councilmember Hemenway absent.
RECONSIDERATION
PURCHASE - COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS AUTO MATED SIDE-LOADING REFUSE TRUCKS -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - INTERFUND TRANSFER
Following discussion, motion was made by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Conder to reconsider the item to purchase the compressed natural gas automated side-loading refuse trucks. The motion carried with Councilmember Falcone, Robillard, Conder, Mill, and Perry voting aye, Councilmembers Cervantes and Councilmember Hemenway absent.
Following further discussion, motion wa s made by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Mill to appr ove staff recommendation to purchase the compressed natural gas automated side-loading refuse trucks as outlined in the staff report. The motion carried with Councilmem ber Falcone, Robillard, Conder, Mill, and Perry voting aye, Councilmembers Cervantes and Councilmember Hemenway absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
JOINT ITEM WITH PUBLIC FINANCING AUTH ORITY - MUSEUM CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - REFINANCING OF 2012A LEASE REVENUE BONDS - RESOLUTIONS
Hearing was called to receive comments relative to the issuance of the Riverside Public Financing Authority (the “Authority”) Tax Ex empt Lease Revenue Bonds (the “Bonds”) in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $73 million to finance the construction of the Riverside Museum rehabilitation and r enovation project (the “Museum Project”),
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refinance the 2012A Lease Revenue Bonds (the “2012 Bonds”) and authorize the execution and delivery of associated financing documents. Two people spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by t he City of a Second Supplement to Ground Lease, Second Supplement to Lease Agr eement, Second Supplemental Indenture, Continuing Disclosure Certificate and a Bond Purchase Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of Riverside Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Approving the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not To Exceed $73,000,000, Authorizing the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection with the Offering and Sale of Such Bonds and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions Bonds; (2) authorize the City Mana ger, Chief Financial Officer, or designee to reappropriate $10,000,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund, Museum Expansion and Renovation project account ba ck to the General Fund infrastructure reserves account, reflecting full debt financing of the Museum Project; and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to make the necessary budget adjustments and/or appropriations to properly record the refunding and financing expenses in accordance with governmental accounting standards.
The Board of Directors of the Riverside Public Financing Authority (1) adopted a Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Riverside Public Financing Authority Authorizing the Execution and Delivery by the Authority of a Second Supplement to Ground Lease, Second Supplement to Lease Agreement, a Second Supplemental Indenture, Second Supplement to Assignment Agreement and Bond Purchase Agreement in Connection with the Issuance of Riverside Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, Authorizing the Issuance of Such Bonds in an Aggregate Principal Amount of Not To Exceed $73,000,000, Authorizing the Distribution of an Official Statement in Connection with the Offering and Sale of Such Bonds and Authorizing the Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions; (2) authorize the City Manager, Chief Financial Officer, or designee to reappropriate $10,000,000 from the Capital Outlay Fund, Museum Expansion and Renovation projec t account back to the General Fund infrastructure reserves account, reflecting full debt financing of the Museum Project; and (3) upon closing of the Bonds, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to make
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the necessary budget adjustments and/or appropriations to properly record the refunding and financing expenses in acco rdance with governmental accounting standards. The motion carried with Councilmember Falcone, Robillard, Conder, Mill, and Perry voting aye and Councilmembers Cervantes and Hemenway absent.
Whereupon, the titles having been read and further readings waived, Resolution No. 24157 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, authorizing the execution and delivery by the City of a Second Supplement to Ground Lease, Second Supplement to Lease Agreement, Second Supplemental Indent ure, continuing Disclosure Certificate and Bond Purchase Agreement in connection with the issuance of Riverside Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, approving the issuance of such bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not-to-exceed $73,000,000, authorizing the distribution of an official statement in connection with the offering and sale of such bonds and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates and related actions and Resolution No. 36 of the Board of Directors of the Riverside Public Financing Authority authorizing the execution and delivery by the authority of a second supplement to ground lease, second supplement to lease agreement, a second supplemental indenture, second supplement to assi gnment agreement and bond purchase agreement in connection with the issuance of Riverside Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds, authorizing the issuance of such bonds in an aggregate principal amount of not-to-exceed $73,000,000, authorizing the distribution of an official statement in connection with the offering and sale of such bonds and authorizing the execution of necessary documents and certificates and related actions, were presented and adopted.
MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY ANNUAL REVIEW
Hearing was called to consider the annual review and approval of the Riverside Police Department Military Equipment Policy requir ed pursuant to Assembly Bill 481 and California Government Code sections 7070 through 7075. One person spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) approve the Riverside Police Department Military Equipment Policy for the approval, acquisition, deployment, and reporting requirements of specialized law enforcement equipment cl assified under the California Government
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Code as “military equipment”; and (3) authorized the Department to send a copy of the Riverside Police Department Military Equipm ent Policy to the Governor’s Office in accordance with Assembly Bill 481. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Robillard, Conder, Mill, and Perry voting aye and Councilmembers Cervantes and Hemenway absent.
Councilmember Cervantes returned to the meeting at 3:51 p.m.
MOBILE HOME PARKS RENT STABILIZATION ANNUAL REVIEW
Public Hearing was called pursuant to Sectio n 5.75.080 of the Riverside Municipal Code relative to activities associated with the Mobile Home Parks Rent Stabilization Ordinance over the preceding 12-month period from Se ptember 1, 2023, through August 31, 2024.
Two people spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) direct staff to notify mobile home park owners and tenant representatives on record of the 2.7 perc ent maximum allowable rent increase for calendar year 2024 pursuant to the Section 5.75.040 of the Riverside Municipal Code; and (2) receive a report on all activities that have taken place relative to the Mobile Home Parks Rent Stabilization Ordinance for the 2022 report from September 1, 2022, through August 31, 2023. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, and Perry voting aye and Councilmember Hemenway absent.
City Attorney Norton announced conflicts of interest were not disclosed by Wards 3, 4, and 5 Councilmembers with respect to the matter regarding Tony Platt.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to cl osed sessions at 4:05 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning (I) Tony Platt v City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011; and (II) City of Riverside v. To ny Platt, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. COC1900185; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Steve Horton v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s):
ADJ3619618, ADJ3536465, ADJ1568817, ADJ336351, ADJ8258868, ADJ8860577 and ADJ9336032; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal
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counsel concerning John Peurifoy v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 240034; (4) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Service Employees International Union, Local 721 v City of Riverside, Case No.
LA-CE-1640-M; (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) §54957(a) for consultation with Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Ch ief of Police, or his respective deputy, and George Khalil, Chief Information Officer regardin g threat to public services or facilities; (7) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding two cases; (8) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - one case; (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 Execut ive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, all Management and Confidential employees as defined by PERS, Fire Management Unit, Rivers ide City Firefighters Association, Riverside Police Officers Association (Police and Police Supervisory Units), Service Employees International Union #721, International Brot herhood of Electrical Workers #47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association; (10) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney; and (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 unrepresented employee: City Attorney.
The Mayor and City Council reconvened at 6:45 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 National Night out on Brentwood Avenue in the Wood Streets, MCing an event in Manhattan Beac h, Karaoke at the Hideaway, Back to the Grind, Punk Rock at Euryale Brewing Comp any, Packing House Brewing Company, and 12th annual neighborhood awards. Lynn Heat ley spoke regarding 9th Annual Love Riverside Serve Week. Mary Humboldt spoke regarding Raincross Gazette announcement of the 2025 General Plan, requested information on a Utility Bill insert, and
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Arlington Mixed Use Project. Brian Kerr spoke regarding zoning of the former Kmart property. Lewis Allen spoke regarding City's Waste Management, Consent Calendar, and Hawarden Hills fire. One caller spoke regardin g City Council live stream and solid waste management. Jason Hunter spoke regarding City Attorney abuse of power and Southern California Public Power Authority (SCAPA) audit, and City Attorney Tort Claim. One caller spoke regarding the City Manager’s spouse social media post. Malissa McKeith spoke regarding Ballot Measure L - Inspector General and Western Municipal Water extraction from the south basin.
PRESENTATIONS
CITY SPIRIT AWARD
Councilmembers Perry and Hemenway present ed the 2023 City Spirit Award to Beth Schwandt for her extraordinary deeds, communi ty spirit, citizenship, and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Riverside.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamati on to Latino Network and Spanish Town Heritage Foundation, recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2024, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS
Councilmember Conder reported on Riverside Fitness.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the fires in the region and thanked the Public Safety Engagement Team and announced Ward 1 Business Townhall. Councilmember Cervantes thanked Councilmember Conder for hosting meeting on the Hawarden Hills Fire, George Khalil and City Clerk Gaus e for attending community meeting, and Councilmember Perry for hosting the 9/ 11 Day of Remembrance. Councilmember Robillard reported on three grand opening s, DeaFest, Mikie G's coffee community cleanup, Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) Cleanup event, community conversation events, and birth of baby girl Sloane. Councilmember Conder reported on Hawarden Hills Fire community meeting, March Air force Reserve Base picnic, helicopter tour of the burn area, and tour of the Air Marine Base. Councilmember Mill reported on
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Riverside Police Foundation Golden Badge Award Dinner, Casa Blanca Community Action group meeting, Boxing Show at the Armory in Fairmount Park, 35th Anniversary of New Joy Baptist Church, Colorado Springs Fall en Firefighters memorial, and Fall Festival at Villegas Park. Councilmember Perry repo rted on Boxing Clubs, 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, and apologized to Councilmember Falcone for not recognizing his attendance at the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. Councilmember Hemenway thanked Councilmember Perry and Mayor Lo ck Dawson for hosting 911 Remembrance Ceremony and welcomed La Sierra University faculty staff and students back to school.
Mayor Lock Dawson thanked Councilmembe r Perry for 9/11 remembrance, Military Appreciation Picnic, Public Safety Neighborhood Tour in Ward 3, and declared a state of emergency for trash pickup.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 1 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Economic Development Committee will conduct a meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Housing and Homeless ness Committee will conduct a meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 3:30 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
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 the exception of (1) the grant agreement with Inland Empire Community Foundation for the capital and programmatic expansion activities for not-for profit agencies removed from the agenda; (2) Councilmember Cervantes voting no on the resolution regarding the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act; and (3) Councilmember Conder voting no on the legal budget with Law Firm of Jarvis Fay and abstaining on the resolution to waive formal bidding provision to supplement Riverside Public Utilities Work Force. The motion carried unanimously.
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BID 8080 - RESTROOMS RENOVATION - RIVERS IDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - 6951 FLIGHT
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8080 to The Quality Plus Group, Corona, in the amount of $129,600 for the renovation of two restroom s in the main terminal building of the Riverside Municipal Airport, located at 6951 Flight Road; (2) authorized 20 percent change order authority in an amount up to $25,920 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions, or necessary design changes; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $155,520 from Airport Fund reserves to the Airport Capital Projects Expenditure Account no. 9928300-462050; and (4) authorized t he City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Agreement with The Quality Plus Group including making minor and non-substantive changes.
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GR ANT - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROJECTS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) authorized the application and acceptance of grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in t he amount of $791,604 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; (2) authorized a Resolution for the application and acceptance of grant funds from the State of California, Department of Transporta tion, Division of Aeronautics in the amount of $43,978 for Fiscal Year 2024-25; (3) authorize d the Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record an increase in revenue in t he amount of $835,582 and appropriate an equal amount in expenditures in the Airport Fu nd, Reseal Taxiway A Project revenue and expenditure accounts; (4) upon grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $43,978 in the Airport Fund, Reseal Taxiway A Project expe nditure account from available fund reserves to cover the City-match portion required by t he grant award; and (5) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any and all grant agreements and related documents with the FAA and Cal Trans for comp letion of this project, making minor and non-substantive changes; whereupon, the ti tle having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24158 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the application and acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration in an amount of $791,604 for Airport Improvement Program Projects; authorizing the applicatio n and acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 State of California matching grant funds in the amount of $43,978 for Airport Improvement
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Program Projects and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to such grants, was presented and adopted.
LEGAL BUDGET - OUTSIDE COUNSEL ENGAGEMENT LETTER
The City Council (1) approved a new legal budget for the law firm of Jarvis Fay in amounts not-to-exceed $300,000, to defend the City in the case entitled Regents of the University of California v. City of Riverside, a writ of mandate action challenging the City’s sewer capacity fees; and (2) authorized the City Attorney to execute an Engagement Letter to retain Jarvis Fay to defend the City in t he case entitled Regents of the University of California v. City of Riverside. Councilmember Conder voted no on this item.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS, RESCINDMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Jadie Lee to the Human Resources Board Ward 2 seat for a term through March 1, 2027; (2) rescinded the appointment of Daniel Robles from the Transportation Board Ward 2 seat and appointed Joseph Trinh to the Transportation Board Ward 2 seat for a te rm through March 1, 2027; (3) rescinded the appointment of Mary Welding from the Commission on Aging Citywide seat and appointed Victoria Dove to the Commission on Aging Citywide seat for a term through March 1, 2025; (4) rescinded the appointment of Noah T. Valencia from the Commission of the Deaf Citywide seat and appointed Jonathan Garcia to the Commission of the Deaf Citywide seat for a term through March 1, 2027; (5) appointed Kiera B. Vincent-Rose to the Commission of the Deaf Youth Ex Officio seat for a term through March 1, 2025; (6) filed resignation of Debra C. Keller from the Commission on Aging Citywide seat; and (7) filed resignation of Beth Hill-Skinner from the Board of Ethics Citywide seat.
BIENNIAL REVIEW OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODES
The City Council (1) received the proposed amendments to the City of Riverside Conflict of Interest Codes for: (a) Employees and officials including reclassifications, job title changes, and deleted or added designated filing positions as identified in the staff report; (b) Board and commission members adding the Commission of the Deaf under Disclosure Definition Category 8 as reflected in the staff report; and (c) Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside including job title changes and deleted or added designated filing positions as reflected in the staff report; (2) added a Conflict of Interest Code for the Housing Author ity of the City of Riverside as reflected in
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the staff report; and (3) approved the pr oposed amendments and directed staff to prepare corresponding Conflict of Interest Code resolutions for adoption within 90 days.
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PROPOSITION 36 - HOMELESSNESS, DRUG A DDICTION, AND THEFT REDUCTION ACT -
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The City Council adopted a resolution su pporting ballot measure Proposition 36 - The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Re duction Act; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24159 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, in support of Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act which, if passed, would make targeted reforms to Proposition 47 passed in 2014, was presented and adopted. Councilmember Cervantes voted no on this item.
LEASE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - OFFICE SPACE AT GARAGE 3 - 3750 MARKET The City Council (1) approved the Third Amendment to Commercial Lease Agreement with the Rodney Danielson, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee, to revise termination clause and reduce the rental amount and annual increase, reducing revenue by $87,975.30; (2) directed staff to return to City Council with an amended lease contract with Rodney Danielson, Standing Chapter 13 Trustee for future years beginning September 1, 2024; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or hi s designee, to execute the Agreement with Rodney Danielson, Standing Chapter 13 Tr ustee, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
CASE PR-2021-001145 - TITLE 20 CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS (CULTURAL RESOURCES) -
ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending Title 20 (Cultural Resources) of the Riverside Municipal Code; whereupon, the ti tle having been read and further reading waived Ordinance No. 7684 of the City Counc il of the City of Riverside, California, amending numerous Sections of Title 20 the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Cultural Resources, was presented and adopted.
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CASE P04-0260 - ZONING CODE AMENDMENT - CRESTHAVEN/ CENTURY HILL - APOSTLE
LANE/OLD BRIDGE - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7685 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by rezoning approximately
14.96 vacant acres, generally situated south of the terminuses of Cresthaven Drive and Century Hill Drive, and west of the terminuses of Apostle Lane and Old Bridge Road, from the PF - Public Facilities Zone to RC - Resi dential Conservation Zone, was presented and adopted.
MOBILE FOOD VENDORS VEHICLE PARKIN G RESTRICTIONS AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend Riverside Municipal Code 5.36 regarding mobile vending vehicle parking re strictions near commercial, industrial and residential driveways; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7686 of the City Council of t he City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 5.36 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the regulation of Mobile Food Vendors' vehicle parking restrictions fifty feet from any commercial, industrial, and residential driveways, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CITY COUNCIL NON-PERSONNEL EXPENDITURES REPORT BY WARD The City Council received and ordered filed the report of Fiscal Year 2023-24 City Council non-personnel expenditures by Ward.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ARLINGTON BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP ANNUAL REPORT - ANNUAL
ASSESSMENT - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) received and approved the Annual Report of the Arlington Business Partnership, acting in its capacity as t he Advisory Board to the Arlington Business Improvement District; (2) adopted a Resolution to declare the City of Riverside’s intention to levy the annual assessment in the Arlington Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and (3) set a public hearing for Octo ber 8, 2024, at 3:00 p. m. on the levy of the proposed assessment, whereupon, the ti tle having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24160 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy an Annual Assessment in the Arlington Business Improvement
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District for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025, generally describing the improvements and activities to be undertaken, and fixing the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the levy of the proposed Assessment pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Street and Highways Code, was presented and adopted.
BID 8051 - SHADE CANOPY - EMERGENCY OPERAT IONS CENTER, FIRE TRAINING AREA - 3085 ST. LAWRENCE
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8051 to The Quality Plus Group, Corona, in the amount of $96,400 for the construction of a shade canopy at the Riverside Emergency Operations Center, Fire Training area, located at 3085 St. Lawrence Street; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in an amount up to $14,460 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions, or necessary design changes for a total not to exceed amount of $110,860; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Construction Agreement with The Quality Plus Group including making minor and non-substantive changes.
PURCHASE ORDER 241571 - CHANGE ORDER AU THORITY - LUBRICANT PRODUCTS FOR
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
The City Council (1) approved a change order in the amount of $25,606.65 for purchase and delivery of lubricant products for City of Riverside vehicles and equipment with SC Commercial, LLC, in the total amount of $119,106.65 for Fisc al Year 2023-2024; and (2) authorized 20 percent change order authority for the purchase of lubricant products for City vehicles and equipment for Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26.
RATIFY PURCHASE ORDER 252493 - HEAVY DU TY 2023 FORD F550 CREW CAB 4X4 WITH
AERIAL PERSONNEL-LIFT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - FUNDS TRANSFER The City Council (1) ratified Purchase Or der 252493 in the amount of $185,332.56 for the purchase of one heavy duty 2023 Ford F550 Crew Cab 4X4 with aerial personnel-lift vehicle from Commerce Truck Equipment Sale s, LLC, Norco, for the Police Department; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a funds transfer from the Special Deposit Fund, Police Asset Forfei ture Account to the Grant and Restricted Programs Fund in the amount of $185,332. 56 and appropriate revenue and expenditure in the same amount in the Grant and Restri cted Programs Fund, Police Asset Forfeiture Programs accounts; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all
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documents necessary to complete the financing, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
JOINT ITEM WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - MULBERRY VILLAGE AFFORD ABLE HOUSING PROJECT - 2825-2841 MULBERRY STREET -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Second Amendment to Development Agreement for the Mulberry Village Development Project with the City of Riverside, Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Inc., and the Housing Authority of the City of Riverside for an additional allocation of $72,832.65 in Housing Authority grant funds related to the development of ten small cottage-style homes on Housing- Authority-owned property located at 2825- 2841 Mulberry Street; (2) authorized Chief Fina ncial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $72,832.65 from the Housing Authority Fund available fund balance to the 2831 Mulberry Village Project account; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement for the Mulberry Village Developm ent Project, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
The Housing Authority (1) approved t he Second Amendment to Development Agreement for the Mulberry Village Development Project with the City of Riverside, Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Inc., and the Housing Authority of the City of Riverside for an additional allocation of $72,832.65 in Housing Authority grant funds related to the development of ten small cottage-style homes on Housing-Authority-owned property located at 2825-2841 Mulberry Street; and (2) authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Development Agreement for the Mulberry Village Development Project, in cluding making minor and non-substantive changes.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2278 - SUBRECIPIE NT AGREEMENT - HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION PROGRAM RO UND 1 AND 2 - TRANSITIONAL AGED YOUTH
CASE MANAGEMENT
The City Council (1) approved the Subrecip ient Agreement for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 1 and 2 for Transitional Aged Youth Case Management with Kingdom Causes, Inc., dba City Net, for $275,799.46 pursuant to Purchasing Resolution 24101, Section 702(w); and (2) authorized the City Manager, or
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designee, to sign the Subrecipient Agreem ent for Case Management for Transitional Aged Youth Case Management with Kingdo m Causes, Inc., dba City Net, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - RIVERSIDE FIREFIGHTERS’ ASSOCIATION The City Council (1) approved the revised Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Riverside Firefighters’ Association effective January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2025, which incorporates the negotiated revisions, and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $311,000 in Fi scal Year 2024-25 in the applicable funds and personnel accounts.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2277 - AGREEMENTS - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the Professi onal Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal (RFP) 2277 with CathyJon Enterprises Inc., dba HB Staffing, and Staffmark Investment, LLC, for temporary servic es for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with the option to extend for two additional two year terms, not-to-exceed seven years; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his desi gnee to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement s with CathyJon Enterprises Inc., dba HB Staffing, and Staffmark Investment, LLC.
HEALTH INSURANCE PROVISIONS - MASTER F R I N G E B E N E F I T S A N D S A L A R Y P L A N
AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the revision s to the health insurance provisions and increase to the city contribution towards health insurance for the Unrepresented employee groups as outlined in the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan; (2) adopted the Resolution amending the Master Fringe B enefits and Salary Plan, Section 16, Health Insurance, to update the City contribution provisions and consequently increase the City contribution towards health insurance for the Unrepresented Employee groups, whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24161 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to amend Section 16, Health Insurance, to update the City contribution provisions and increase the City contribution towards health insurance for the Unrepresented Employee Groups, was presented and adopted.
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MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the salary adjustment to the minimum salary for the Deputy Finance Director, and Human Resources Specialis t classifications; salary adjustment for the Human Resources Specialist Trainee; (2) a pproved the title change for the Assistant to the Mayor, Fleet Management Technician, and Web Designer classifications; (3) approved the creation of the classi fication and salary range for the Fleet Management Specialist, Risk Management Analyst, and Web Designer/Developer II; (4) approved the salary index changes; (5) approved the deletion of non-utilized classifications; (6) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the salary adjustment to the minimum salary for the Deputy Finance Director and the Human Resources Specialist cl assifications; salary adjustment for the Human Resources Specialist Trainee; title chan ge for the Assistant to the Mayor, Fleet Management Technician, and Web Designer classifications; creation of the classification and salary range for the Fleet Management Specialist, Risk Management Analyst, and Web Designer/Developer II; salary index ch anges; and the deletion of non-utilized classifications; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24162 of the City Council of t he City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to approve the salary adjustment to the minimum salary for the Deputy Finance Director and Human Resources Specialist Classifications; salary adjustment to the Human Resources Specialist Trainee classification; title change for the Assistant to the Mayor, Fleet Management Technician, and Web Designer Classifications; creation of the classification and salary range for the Fleet Management Specialist, Risk Manage ment Analyst and Web Designer/Developer II; salary index changes; and the deletion of non-utilized classifications, was presented and adopted.
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM - RETIREMENT COST-SHARING
AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance to amend the contract between CalPERS and the City of Riverside to implement a retirement cost-sharing provision of one-half percent (0.5 percent) of pensionable income for all Classic, CalPERS Level 1 & 2 Police Safety members hired before June 13, 2012, in t he Unrepresented Police Management Group, whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7687 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City of Riverside and the Board of Administration of the California
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Public Employees’ Retirement System to implement a retirement cost-sharing provision of one-half percent (0.5) of pensionable income for all Classic, CalPERS Level 1 and 2 Police Safety members hired before June 13, 2012, in the Unrepresented Police Management Group, was presented and adopted.
DONATION AND NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENT - ADULT STACK - MAIN LIBRARY The City Council (1) approved the Donati on and Naming Rights Agreement in the amount of $10,000 with the Riverside Public Library Foundation and Lorraine and Richard Anderson for naming rights to the Adult Stac k at the Main Library to read as “Lorraine & Richard Anderson” and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents and approve future addendums to the agreement.
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY’S CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES AC T - CLOUD LIBRARY
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted $14,724.75 from the California State Library’s California Library Services Act; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues in the amount of $14,724.25 and appropriate expenditures in the same amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs, Library Gifts and Trust and account to pay for Cloud Library subscription services.
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS 2110 AND 2111 - TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS - NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK HARADA HOUSE - 3356 LEMON STREET
The City Council (1) authorized the City Mana ger, or designee, to terminate Stiegler Architects P.C., dba IS Architecture, right to perform under the contract for Robinson House Demolition and Reconstruction Architectu ral Design Services by issuing a written Notice of Termination to Stiegler Architects P.C., dba IS Architecture; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to terminate Stiegler Architects P.C., dba IS Architecture, right to perform under the contract for Rehab ilitation of the National Historic Landmark Harada House located at 3356 Lemon Street by issuing a written Notice of Termination to Stiegler Architects P.C., dba IS Architec ture; and (3) authorized City Manager, or designee, to execute any agreements or documents necessary to carry out the contract terminations.
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AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - LOGISTICAL AND TE CHNICAL SUPPORT - THE BOX AT THE FOX
ENTERTAINMENT PLAZA
The City Council (1) approved the Second Amendment to Professional Consultant Services Agreement to provide logistical and technical support for The Box with Plantation Productions, Inc., Riverside, to extend the term to June 30, 2025, and increase the existing not-to-exceed amount to $367,500; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendm ent to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Plantation Productions, Inc., Riverside, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - 2024-2025 ALCOHOL POLICING PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (APP) GRANT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved an Agreement with the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for a 2024-2025 Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) grant award in the amount of $87,000 to increase enforcement activity and combat alcohol- related crimes in relation to Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) violations for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; (2) adopte d a Resolution to accept the State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s 2024-2025 Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) grant award in the amount of $87,000 to increase enforcement activity and combat alcohol-related crimes in relation to Alcoholic Beverage Control violations for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025; (3) upon receipt of the grant award, authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and an appropriation of expenditures in the amount of $87,000 or in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Alcoholic Beverage Control 2024-2025 Alcohol Policing Partnership Grant Program accounts; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all grant documents with the State of Ca lifornia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s 2024-2025 Alcohol Policing Partnership (APP) Grant Program, including making minor and non-substantive changes, whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24163 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the City Manager, or his Designee, to execute a Standard Agreement Contract with the State of Calif ornia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the Alcohol Policing Partnership Program (APP) and accept a Grant award in the amount of $87,000 to increase enforcement activity and combat alcohol-related crimes in relation to Alcoholic Beverage Cont rol Violations for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, was presented and adopted.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM The City Council (1) approved the Memorand um of Understanding between the City of Riverside and Riverside Unified School District in the amount of $1,455,286.60 per year for a total of $2,910,573.60 for the term of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026 for the School Resource Officer Program; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ri verside Unified School District, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING PROVISIONS - SELECTION OF QUALIFIED PANEL OF CONTRACTORS TO SUPPLEMENT RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES’ WORK FORCE - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a resolution (1) waiving the formal bidding provisions of Section 1109 of the Charter of the City of Riverside under the Utilities Project Exception for the selection of a qualified panel of contractors to supplement Riverside Public Utilities’ Work Force for projects up to $950,000 for specia l project work involving water system construction paving projects and paving maintenance work on an as needed basis; (2) authorizing the City Manager, or his desi gnee, to award works of public construction to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for construction not-to exceed $950,000, for projects advertised for bid under the Wate r Division Paving Panel, if the expenditure has been approved by either the Board of Public Utilities or the City Council, as applicable; and (3) authorizing the City Manager to add additional qualified contractors to the Water Division Paving Panel with approval from the Board of Public Utilities for such additions, whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24164 of the City Council of the City of Ri verside, California, (1) waiving the formal bidding provisions of Section 1109 of the Charter of the City of Riverside under the Utilities Project exception therein for the selection of a qualified panel of contractors to supplement Riverside Public Utilities’ Work Fo rce for projects up to $950,000 for special project work involving water system cons truction paving projects and paving maintenance work on an as-needed basis; (2) authorizing the City Manager to award works of public construction to the lowe st responsive and responsible bidder for construction not-to-exceed $950,000 for proj ects advertised for bid under the Water Division Paving Contractor Panel; and (3) directing City Manager to seek Board of Public Utilities approval for additions to the Water Division Paving Contractor Panel, was presented and adopted. Councilmember Conder abstained on this item.
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MASTER PARKING SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - FERGUSON - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a resolution to re move the existing (1) “No Parking Any Time, except for residents with permits” Preferential Parking Zone (PPZ) on the south side of Eleventh Street from Redwood Drive to Pine Street; and (2) “No Parking between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., except for residents with permits” PPZ on the north side of Eleventh Street from Pine Street to Redwood Drive; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24165 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 22451 known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to remove the existing Preferential Parking Zone “1-Hour Parking between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, except for residents with permits” on Fergus on Court from Spaulding Drive to northerly terminus, was presented and adopted.
MASTER PARKING SCHEDULE AMENDMENT - ELEVENTH/PINE/REDWOOD - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a resolution to re move the existing (1) “No Parking Any Time, except for residents with permits” Preferential Parking Zone (PPZ) on the south side of Eleventh Street from Redwood Drive to Pine Street; and (2) “No Parking between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., except for residents with permits” PPZ on the north side of Eleventh Street from Pine Street to Redwood Drive; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24166 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 22451 known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to remove the existing Preferential Parking Zones, “No Parking Any Time, except for residents with permits” on south side Eleventh Street, from Redwood Drive to Pine Street and “No Parking between the ho urs of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., except for residents with permits” on north side of Eleventh Street from Pine Street to Redwood Drive, was presented and adopted.
FINANCIAL ASSURANCE ADJUSTMENT - SU RFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION ACT OF 1975 - RECLAIM CITY OF RIVERSIDE-OWNED MINING OPERATION - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution to adjust the Financial Assurance Amount required by the Surface Mining And Reclamation Act of 1975, reserving funds required to reclaim the City of Riverside-owned mining operation, in accordance with California Public Resources Code section 2710 and repeal Resolution No. 21880; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a reservation of General Fund resources in the amount of $335,851.92 as of June 30, 2024, to comply with the State's financial
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assurance requirement for the City of Riversid e Granite Pit; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24167 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Re solution Nos. 18978 and 21880 to increase the amount of the City’s Financial Assurance in amount of $335,851.92 required by the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 for surface mining operations conducted at City of Riverside Granite Pit at Freemo nt Street and Mountain View Avenue, was presented and adopted.
PROPOSED CULDESAC CLOSURE PILOT PROJECT - ALAMO/RIVERA/APPLE GROVE The City Council approved the proposed 12-month cul-de-sac closure pilot project at the west leg of Alamo Street at its intersection with Rivera Street and Apple Grove.
FINAL PARCEL MAP 37680 - MOUNTAIN VIEW/RAYANN - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Parcel Map No. 37680; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24168 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Final Map of Parcel Map No. 37680, was presented and adopted.
FINAL TRACT MAP 38094 - WOOD/LURIN - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Tract Map 38094; and (2) accepted the agreement and sureties for the installation and faithful performance of improvements and the labor and material bond in accordance with the improvement plans for the development of Tract Map 38094, whereupon; the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24169 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, acceptin g the Final Map of Tract Map No. 38094, was presented and adopted.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE)
GRANT APPLICATION
The City Council (1) authorized the submission of an Application to the California Department of Resources and Recovery (CalRecycle) for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26 Beverage Container Recy cling Grant Program, in the amount of $275,000; (2) upon grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in reve nues in the amount of $275, 000, or the actual amount awarded, and appropriate expenditures in the same amount, in the Grants and
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Restricted Programs Fund, CalRecycle Beverage Container 2024-25 and 2025-26 Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) au thorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute and submit necessary documents including but not limited to applications, funding requests, payment requests, agr eements, amendments, and grant funding purchasing documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BID 7989 - WOOD STREETS SEWER REPLACEMEN T PROJECT PHASE II - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) awarded a construction contract for Bid 7989 for the construction of Wood Streets Sewer Replacement Project Ph ase II to Dominguez General Engineering, Inc., Pomona, in the amount of $4,308,253; (2) authorized a 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $430,825.30 for Bid 7989 for the construction of Wood Streets Sewer Replacement Project Phase II to Doming uez General Engineering, Inc., for a total contract amount not to exceed $4,739,078.30; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction cont ract with Dominguez General Engineering, Inc., including making minor and non-substant ive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; and (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $4,385,316.25 from available Sewer Working Capital to the Priority Pipeline Assessment and Repair expenditure account.
FISCAL YEAR 2024 CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY SAFETY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE XII GRANT APPLICATION
That the City Council (1) authorized the submittal of a Fiscal Year 2024 HSIP Cycle XII grant application to the California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS) for a total estimated project cost of $12 million (including approximately $1.8 million in required City- match funds), to construct traffic safety improvements at various locations citywide including the installation of audible pedestrian push button systems, high visibility crosswalks, bike facilities enhancements, pedestrian median fencing, guardrail, stop sign compliance improvements, and new traffic signal controllers; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign grant rela ted documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes as necessary.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
CASES DP-2022-00035 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT), DP-2022-00036 (REZONE), DP-2022- 00025 (SITE PLAN REVIEW), SD-2022-00002 (TEN TATIVE PARCEL MA P), DP-2022-00047 (CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS), DP-2022-00048 - MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT - 5261
ARLINGTON - RESOLUTIONS
Hearing was called to receive comments relative to Cases DP-2022-00035 (General Plan Amendment), DP-2022-00036 (Rezone), DP-2022-00025 (Site Plan Review), SD-2022-00002 (Tentative Parcel Map), DP-2022-00047 (Cer tificate of Appropriateness), DP-2022-00048 (Certify Environmental Impact Report) for construction of a mixed-use development consisting of 388 residential units and 25,320 square feet of commercial retail on 17.37- acres. Thirteen people spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) adopt a Resolu tion making findings overruling Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission’s finding of inconsistency with the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; (2) adopt a Resolution to Overrule Riverside County Airport Land Use Commissions determination; (3) adopt a Resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Arlington Mixed-Use development, and finding that the Final Environmental Impact Report: (a) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, (b) was presented to the City Council and the City Council reviewed and considered the inform ation contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report prior to approving the Projec t; and (c) reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis and making certain find ings of fact; (4) concur with the findings contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report, the California Environmental Quality Act Resolution, the case file and the admini strative record, and adopt the Findings of Fact in the California Environmental Quality Act resolution; (5) adopt the Statement of Overriding Considerations, related to cultural resources, greenhouse gases, hazards, land use & planning and transportation in the California Environmental Quality Act Resolution; (6) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program in the California Environmental Quality Act resolution; (7) find th at no feasible alternatives to the Project have been proposed that will avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as set forth in the Final Environmental Impact Report; (8) reject all late comments as untimely; (9) uphold the applicant’s appeal of the Riverside County Airport Land Use
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Commission; (10) uphold the applicant’s appeal of the Cultural Heritage Board and approve Planning Case - Certificate of Appropriateness - DP-2022-00047 subject to the findings and staff recommended conditions of approval; (11) adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan Land Use Designation; (12) introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map; and (13) a pprove Planning Case s - General Plan Amendment - DP-2022-00035, Rezone - DP-2022-00036, Site Plan Review - DP-2022-00025, Tentative Parcel Map - SD-2022-00002, and Environmental Impact Report - DP-2022-00048 based on and subject to the Planning Commission findings and recommended conditions in the staff report. The motion carried with Councilmember Falcone, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye, and Councilmember Cervantes voting no.
Whereupon, the titles having been read and further readings waived, Resolution No. 24171 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Arlington Mixed Use Project, Making Certain Findings of Fact Related Thereto, Adopting a Stat ement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and Resolution No. 24172 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending the Land Use Designation of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to Approximately 17.37 Acres of Property Located at 5261 Arlington Avenue, from C – Commercial to MU-V – Mixed Use – Village, were presented and adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
City Attorney Norton announced that the matter regarding Service Employees International Union, Local 721 v City of Riverside was moved to the October 8, 2024, City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Perry announced that the City Council voted to seek (1) outside Counsel on the matter regarding Tony Platt vs City of Riverside and (2) direction from outside counsel Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to respond to the Tort Claim by Phaedra Norton.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Mill requested a Workshop on Western Municipal Water District.
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Councilmember Robillard requested a resolution in support of the Bond Measure by the Riverside Community College District for the next City Council meeting.
Mayor Lock Dawson requested a resolution re garding the availability of fire insurance from the Insurance Commissioner and California Governor.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk