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PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Councilmember Falcone gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Councilmember Cervantes entered the meeting at 1:13 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding agenda items on Closed Session, CalPERS, and freedom of speech. China Davis spoke regarding Domestic Violence Awareness Month . Lark, Muhammad Ali, and two caller s s poke regarding the ordinance amending Title 9 concerning demonstration equipment prohibitions. Judy Tunissen spoke regarding funds allocation to Arlington Business Area Vitality . Lana Grove spoke regarding r ezoning of Mission Grove area and former Kmart building . Jason Hunter spoke regarding City endorsement of Mea sure CC. Lewis Allen spoke regarding items on Consent Calendar and phone-in public comment. One caller spoke regarding items that can be addressed during public comment and opposition to ordinance amending T itle 9 regarding demonstration equipment prohibitions . Malissa McKeith spoke regarding Consent Calendar items and phone-in comments.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on American Planner Association (APA) Conference, National Night Out , and Ward 1 Means Business Townhall. Councilmember Cervantes reported on grand openings of Hanger 24, Provident Bank and Bush Fire Kitchen, Riverside Neighborhood Partnership Awards Dinner , Hometown Heroes Reception, APA Conference, and thanked Miguel Lujano and staff for planning the Eastside Arts Walking Tour and Dia De Los Muertos. Councilmember Robillard reported on Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful at Bonaminio Park, Mikie G's Coffee shop , Poly High School tour , grand openings of Philly Cheesecakes, Essentials Studios Tattoo parlor, speaking session at University of California Riverside, and Planes and T reats event at Riverside Airport .
Councilmember Conder reported on Western Riverside C ouncil of Government and Riverside County Transportation C ommission meetings, National Night Out , r estart of Inland Empire Homeless Forum, congratulated Delta Airlines new pilot Chuck Conder Jr.
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Councilmember Mill thanked Mayor Lock Dawson for running an efficient meeting and reported on National Night out in Ward 5 , Fall Festival at Villegas Park , meeting with Steven Powell of S outhern California E dison regarding future of the power grid , day of Chicano Art at T he Cheech Marin Center, 3rd birthday of the Bournes Youth and Innovation Center , Tim Strack induction at the Memorial in Colorado Springs , Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful at Hunt Park , and the Health Fair. Councilmember Perry thanked everyone who help ed and coordinate d events throughout the City and reported on the Love Riverside event . Councilmember Hemenway reported on Love Riverside event. Mayor Lock Dawson thanked the City Manager and Councilmembers Mill and Robillard for attending the Mayor’s Neighborhood Tour and announced the Future Fest on October 24, 2024.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received updates from the Office of Sustainability.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest declared at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to Chief Innovation Officer George Khalil recognizing October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
CLEAN AIR DAY
Mayor Lock Dawson presented Proclamations to the Riverside Community Health Foundation, Coalition for Clean Air, Air Quality Community Advisory Board, Riverside Arts Council, and Riverside Public Works Solid Waste Division recognizing October 2 nd as Clean Air Day.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The City Council received and ordered filed an overview of the Finance Department including recognition of the Department employee of the year.
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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) Councilmember Cervantes voting no on the ordinance rezoning the former Sears Building on Arlington Avenue and recusing on the resolution amending timed parking zone on the south side of Sixth and Market Street; and (2) Councilmember Conder voting no on the Arlington Business Area Vitality allocation.
The motion carried unanimously.
LEGAL BUDGET INCREASE - SPECIALIZED APPELLATE SERVICES
The City Council (1 ) a pproved an increase to the budget for Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland, LLP, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,000, for a total budget amount not -to- exceed $184,000, for specialized appellate legal services for the appeal in Riversiders Against Increased Taxes v. City of Riverside; and (2) approved an increase to the budget for the law firm of Greines, Martin, Stein & Richland LLP by an amount not -to-exceed $85,000, for a total budget amount not-to-exceed $265,000, if the Supreme Court decides to take review of a petition filed by Riversiders Against Increased Taxes.
LEGAL BUDGET INCREASE - SIMPSON V. CITY OF RIVERSIDE - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1 ) a pproved an increase to the legal budget for the law firm of Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley in an amount not -to-exceed $99,400 for a revised total budget of $393,400; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation from General Fund Reserves in the amount of $99,400 in the General Fund, City Attorney Legal Fees account.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of September 10, 17, and 24, 2024, were approved as presented.
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOND MEASURE CC - NOVEMBER 5, 2024,
ELECTION - RESOLUTION
The City Council approved Councilmember Robillard ’s r ecommendation to adopt a resolution to support the Riverside Community College District ( RCCD) Bond Measure CC - Riverside Community College District Career Preparation, Affordable Higher Education Measure in the coming November 5, 2024, election; w hereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24173 of the City Council
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of the City of Riverside , California, in support of a Riverside Community College District Bond Measure CC - Riverside Community College District Career Preparation, Affordable Higher Education Measure, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - GRANT OF EASEMENT - 5950 ACORN
The City Council (1) a pproved the Grant of Easement and Agreement, granting a permanent easement to Jurupa Community Services District over a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 155-070-031, or more particularly known as the Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant located at 5950 Acorn Street, Riverside, California, 92504; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Grant of Easement and Agreement, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
CASE DP-2022-00036 - ZONING CODE AMENDMENT - MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT - FORMER SEARS BUILDING - 5261 ARLINGTON - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance rezoning the subject site from CG - Commercial General to MU-V - Mixed Use - Village; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived , Ordinance No. 7688 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 17.37 acres of property located at 5261 Arlington Avenue, generally situated Northeast of the intersection of Arlington and Streeter Avenues, from the CG - Commercial General Zone to the MU-V - Mixed Use - Village Zone - Situated at Northeast Corner of Arlington Avenue and Streeter Avenue (Former Sears Building) , was presented and adopted. Councilmember Cervantes voted no.
ARLINGTON BUSINESS AREA VITALITY ALLOCATION
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City Council authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $100,000 from General Fund available fund balance to the General Fund, Non- Departmental Arlington Business Vitality expenditure account.
Councilmember Conder voted no.
2024 NATIONAL URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE SYSTEM READINESS COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accept ed a grant awarded from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under an existing 2024 National Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement in the amount of $1,518,384;
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(2) upon receipt of the grant award, authorized the City Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $1,518,384, or the actual award amount, and a supplemental appropriation in the same amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, 2024 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign related Urban Search and Rescue Response System funding documents from the Department of Homeland Sec urity - FEMA, USAR 2024, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
CALIFORNIA FIRE FIGHTER JOINT APPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE - FIRE TRAINING SUPPORT
REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) a uthorized acceptance of training reimbursement funds from California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee in the amount of $50,000; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenue of $50,000 and appropriate expenditures in an equal amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee accounts.
BID 8113 - AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT SITE IMPROVEMENTS - PARKING STALLS, SIDEWALKS AND ACCESS RAMPS - BORDWELL PARK - 2008 MARTIN LUTHER KING The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8113 to Cinbad Industry Inc., Reseda, in the amount of $101,805 for ADA parking lot site improvements at Bordwell Park, located at 2008 Martin Luther King Blvd; (2) approved a 10 percent contingency in the amount of $10,180 for unforeseen conditions or design changes; and (3) authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the Construction Services Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BID 8112 - REJECT ALL BIDS - REHABILITATION AND MODIFICATION - MULTI-RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FACILITY - 2800 HULEN
The City Council (1) rejected all bids for Request for Bid 8112 for the rehabilitation and modification of multi -residential housing facility located at 2800 Hulen Place; and (2) authorized staff to release a revised Request for Bids for the rehabilitation and modification of the multi-residential housing facility located at 2800 Hulen Place.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
The City Council (1) approved the Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Nevins Professional Investigations, to provide investigative
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services July 1, 2024 , through June 30, 2025, for an annual amount of $100,000, and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute the Agreement with Nevins Professional Investigations, including any minor, non-substantive changes.
AGREEMENT - LABOR RELATIONS AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ATTORNEY SERVICES The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore for Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining Attorney Services for a two-year term through October 31, 2026, with an option to extend for one additional year through October 31, 2027, in an annual amount of $200,000, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $600,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute the Agreement with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, including extensions as provided for in the agreement and any minor, non-substantive changes.
SUBSCRIPTIONS SERVICES AGREEMENT - LIBRARY DIGITAL COLLECTION The City Council (1) approved a subscriptions services agreement with OverDrive , Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, in the amount of $176,766 to access the library digital collection for a twelve-month term with automatic renewals ; ( 2) a uthorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase including making minor and non-substantive changes and extensions.
BID 8103 - REJECT ALL BIDS - HERITAGE HOUSE WROUGHT IRON FENCING - 8193 MAGNOLIA The City Council (1) rejected all bids for Bid 8103 for new wrought iron fencing at the Heritage House; and (2) authorized staff to release a revised Request for Bids.
ACCESSION - HISTORIC ARTIFACTS AND ARCHIVAL ITEMS
The City Council approved accession into the permanent collection of six lots of historic artifacts and archival items from six (6) donors, a large lot containing 257 herbarium specimens and one Joshua tree specimen, and two cultural objects from regional tribal artists.
PANASONIC CF-33 TOUGHBOOKS FOR NEW POLICE VEHICLES
The City Council authorized the purchase of 31 Panasonic CF -33 Toughbooks, five-year warranty, and accessories from Lehr, Anaheim, in the amount of $233,561.04, pursuant to Purchasing Resolution No. 24101, Section 602(f).
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MEASURE Z - MOTOROLA ENHANCED APX 6500 7/800 MHZ MOBILE IN-CAR RADIOS, RADIO
ACCESSORIES, FOR NEW POLICE VEHICLES
The City Council authorized the (1) purchase of 11 Motorola Enhanced APX 6500 7/800 MHZ Mobile in- car radios, radio accessories, and three- year service warranty from Motorola Solutions I nc., Chicago, Illinois, in the amount of $85,109.84 pursuant to Purchasing Resolution 24101, Section 602(f); (2) purchase of 11 WatchGuard in-car video systems from Motorola Solutions, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, including miscellaneous accessories, software, licensing, and warranty in the amount of $110,147.64 pursuant to Purchasing Resolution 24101, Section 602(f), and (3) City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to issue the purchase orders.
AXON TASER - ACCESSORIES, FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY, AND TRAINING The City Council (1) a pproved the purchase of 300 Axon Taser 10 with magazines, cartridges, holsters, docks, battery packs, five -year warranty, and training from Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona, in the amount of $310,434.86 for the first year, $289,648.86 per year the following three years and $289,648.72 in year five for a total purchase amount of $1,469,030.16, pursuant to Purchasing Resolution 24101, Section 602(f); and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents that may be necessary to complete the purchase.
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY’S STATE AND TRIBAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS PROGRAM - RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT’S PERAND POLYFLUOROALKYL
SUBSTANCES (PFAS) TREATMENT PROJECT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) authorized an application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State and Tribal Assistance Grants Program for the Riverside Public Utilities Department’s PFAS Treatment Project; (2) upon g rant award, authorize d the City to receive a Congressional earmark in the amount of $959,752 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s State and Tribal Assistance Grants Program for the Riverside Public Utilities Department’s PFAS Treatment Project; (3) upon grant award, authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in estimated revenues and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $959,752 in the Water Fund, State Operating Grants revenue and PFAS - Grant Portion expenditure accounts; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign all necessary documents for the application to, and implementation of this grant program including application materials, contracts, extensions, and other necessary documents related to the application and implementation of the grant funds.
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PROPERTY LEASE - RIVERSIDE TRANSMISSION RELIABILITY PROJECT - SUB-TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - 8200 ARLINGTON
The City Council (1) approved the lease of v acant property with Rohr, Inc., a part of Collins Aerospace, a Delaware corporation, for approximately nine acres of vacant property located at 8200 Arlington Avenue, for a five- year term, for a construction materials yard for the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project 69kV S ub-transmission System, in the amount of $500,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the Lease of Vacant Property, including making minor non- substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ANIMAL CONTROL FIELD AND LICENSING SERVICES The City Council (1) a pproved the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement for Animal Control Field and Licensing Services with the County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services for a term of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, in the amount of $3,204,183.99; (2) a uthorized an increase to Purchase Order Number 240839 in the amount of $188,744.16 for a revised purchase order amount of $5,310,034.16 for services provided in Fiscal Year 2023-24; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Amendment, including making minor and non- substantive changes and contract extensions.
SECURITY CAMERAS PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION - PARKING GARAGES 1, 2, AND 3 The City Council (1) authorized the purchase and installation of security cameras for Parking Garages 1, 2 , and 3 from Convergint Technologies, LLC, Orange, under Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement 030421 -CTL in the amount of $232,104; (2) approved additional change order authority up to 15 percent ($34,816) of the original quote; and (3) authorized the City Mana ger, or designee, to execute all necessary documents including, but not limited to the scope of work, change orders, amendments, and other minor non substantive changes.
TIMED PARKING ZONE REVISIONS - SIXTH/MARKET - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a resolution to amend Resolution No. 22451 known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to remove a portion of the existing timed parking zone on Sixth Street and establish carshare parking zones; (2) approved the removal of a portion of the existing 90-Minute Parking Zone on the south side of Sixth Street, from Market Street to 72’ westerly thereof; and (3) approved the establishment of a “Tow -Away No Parking Anytime Except Riverside Clean Air Carshare Vehicles” zone on: (a) the south side of Sixth Street from Market Street, to 72’ westerly thereof; (b) the west side of Kansas
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Avenue, from the alley between University and Ninth Street s, to 68’ southerly thereof; (c) three parking stalls in the Casa Blanca Library and Riverside Public Utility parking lot on Emerald Avenue; (d) two parking stalls in the Arlanza Library parking lot on Wohlstetter Street; and (e) the west side of Polk Street, from 50’ north of Collett Avenue, to 68’ northerly thereof; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24174 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 22451 known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to remove a portion of the existing Timed Parking Zone on Sixth Street and establish Carshare Parking Zones, was presented and adopted. Councilmember Cervantes recused.
TEMPORARY ONE-WAY TRAFFIC CIRCULATION PILOT PROJECT - RIVERSIDE MUSEUM
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - ORANGE/MISSION INN/UNIVERSITY
The City Council approved the temporary one- way traffic circulation pilot project for approximately 24 months on Orange Street between Mission Inn and University Avenues.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
BID 8047 - FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 STREET
MAINTENANCE IMPROVEMENTS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) award Bid 8047 for the construction contract of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Street Maintenance Improvements to All American Asphalt , Corona, in the amount of $6,706,022.50; (2) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with All American Asphalt, including making minor and non- substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the Gas Tax Fund, in the amount $1,592,481.96 from available fund balance to the RMRA Rehabilitation and Traffic Improvement Project accounts. The motion carried unanimously.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE - TITLE 9 AMENDMENT - CARRYING OR POSSESSING SPECIFIED
ITEMS WHILE ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION, GATHERING,
RALLY, PROTEST, PICK LINE OR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill to reject staff recommendation to (1) introduce an ordinance to amend the Riverside Municipal Code adding Chapter 9.53 Prohibition on carrying or possessing specified items while attending or participating in any public demonstration,
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gathering, rally, protest, picket line, or public assembly; and (2) delete Riverside Municipal Code Section 9.12.065.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) introduce an ordinance to amend the Riverside Municipal Code adding Chapter 9.53 Prohibition on carrying or possessing specified items while attending or participating in any public demonstration, gathering, rally, protest, picket line, or public assem bly; (2) delet ing Riverside Municipal Code Section 9.12.065; and (3) direct staff to provide annual update for review to the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee . The motion failed with Councilmembers Conder and Perry voting aye and Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, and Hemenway voting no.
The original motion to reject staff recommendation carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Conder and Perry voting no.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 4:10 p.m. and reconvened at 4:18 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARING
FISCAL YEAR 2024- 25 ARLINGTON BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LEVY ASSESSMENTS -
RESOLUTION
Hearing was called to hear and rule on any protests to the annual assessment proposed for the Arlington Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2024 -25 and adopt a Resolution confirming the Annual R eport of the Arlington Business Partnership, acting as the Advisory Board to the Arlington Business Improvement District, and levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. No one spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to adopt a Resolution confirming the annual report of the Arlington Business Partnership, acting as the advisory board to the Arlington Business Improvement District, and levying assessments for F iscal Y ear 2024-2025. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting no.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24175 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, confirming the annual report of the Arlington Business Partnership, acting in its capacity as the Advisory Board to the Arlington Business Improvement District, levying assessments for Fiscal Year 2024- 2025, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 4:44 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Luis Flores v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 240023/ADJ18463269; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Gregory Leone v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 230141/ADJ17212948; 230142/ADJ17212949; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jay H. Grodin, et al. v City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2201327; (4) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. The IG Group, LLC, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. UDMV2401029; (5) §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; (6) §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; (7) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Rubidoux Community Services District, et al. San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 1310520 ; (8) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside, a charter city and municipal corporation, the City Council of the City of Riverside, acting by and through its duly elected councilmembers, Erin Edwards, Clarissa Cervantes, Ronaldo Fierro, Gabriela Plascencia, James Perry, and Steven Hemenway, in their official capacity v.
Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams, in their official capacity, and does 1 through 50, inclusive, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2300725; (9) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Tony Platt v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011; (10) §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Phaedra Norton v City of Riverside, Claim No.: 24-09-28; (11) §54957 for selection of Interim City Attorney; (12) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (13) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning
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the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding four cases; (14) §54957(a), for consultation with Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Chief of Police, or his respective deputy, and George Khalil, Chief Information Officer regarding threat to public services or facilities; (15) §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; (16) §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager ; and ( 17) §54957.6 to review the City Council’s position and in struct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of unrepresented employee: City Manager.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
Assistant City Attorney Lui announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
MAYOR PRO TEM REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Perry announced that regarding (1) Closed Session Item No. 45a, the City Council voted unanimously to appoint Jack Lui as Interim City Attorney; (2) Closed Session Item No. 43, the City of Riverside vs Councilmember Conder and former Councilmember Adams and Closed Session Item No. 44, Tony Platt vs the City of Riverside , previously reported that the City will use outside legal counsel, the City Council appoint ed the firm of Devaney, Pate, Morris, and Cameron as attorney of record . The motion c arried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Conder, Robillard, and Mill recusing; and (3) Closed Session Item No. 45, Phaedra Norton v City of Riverside Claim No. 24-09-28, no reportable action was taken other than Councilmembers Conder and Mill rescued themselves from the item.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Conder requested report on existing local preference rules to the City Council Finance Committee. Councilmember Mill requested a workshop regarding