CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-108
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koschewitz spoke regarding November Election, national debt and City grants.
Aurora Chavez spoke regarding food programs for seniors. Pamela Kekler spoke regarding a venue for the symphony orchestra. Patrick Maloney thanked everyone who attended National Night Out and spoke regarding friend, John a musician who died on tour, Karaoke at the Hideaway, open mic night at Back to the Grind, Euryale Company, Big Bear Light Ceremony, and pet adoption. Mary Humboldt spoke regarding Organic Lemon Grower, land preservation laws and the rezoning of a parcel in the Victoria Avenue area. Chere Robitzer requested an extension for an abatement enforcement case. Jason Hunter spoke regarding reform in the City Attorney’s Office.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
TheCity Council received an update from the Community and Economic Development Department.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Councilmember Mill recused himself from (1) Closed Session items regarding (a) The Gage Canal v City of Riverside, (b) The City of Riverside v Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams, (c) Tony Platt v City of Riverside, (d) Phaedra Norton v City of Riverside; and (2) item regarding outside legal budget for the law firm of Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron, citing financial conflict of interest.
Councilmember Conder recused himself from (1) Closed Session items regarding (a) The City of Riverside v Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams, (b) Tony Platt v City of Riverside, (c) Phaedra Norton v City of Riverside; and (2) item regarding outside legal budget for the law firm of Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-109
Councilmember Robillard recused himself from (1) Closed Session items regarding (a) The City of Riverside v Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams, (b) Tony Platt v City of Riverside; and (2) item regarding outside legal budget for the law firm of Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron.
Councilmember Cervantes arrived during the following item at 1:33 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
HOUSING AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION The City Council received and ordered filed an overview of the Housing and Human Services Department including recognition of the Department’s employees.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS FELLOW HONOR ACHIEVEMENT Mayor Lock Dawson recognized Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director Pamela Galera for receiving the Fellow Honor Achievement from American Society of Landscape Architects.
ZERO-EMISSION FLEET TRANSITION PLAN
The City Council received and ordered filed the presentation by Black and Veatch Corporation on the City of Riverside's Zero-Emission Fleet Transition Plan.
WORKSHOP
CALIFORNIA INSURANCE CRISIS UPDATE
The City Council (1) received and ordered filed an update on the current California insurance crisis; and (2) directed staff to forward to a City Council meeting under Consent Calendar a Resolution requesting the California Insurance Commissioner, State Legislature, and the Governor to take emergency action to strengthen and stabilize California’s Marketplace for homeowners and commercial property insurance.
Councilmember Cervantes left the meeting at 2:15 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-110
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION SERVICES - JURUPA AVENUE EXTENSION PHASE 2 - RUTLAND AVENUE T0 FORMER HOLE LAKE DAM Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) approve the First Amendment to Services Agreement with the Riverside-Corona Regional Conservation District in the additional amount of $3,055,116.08 to increase the total contract amount to $3,758,016.08 for Jurupa Avenue Extension Phase 2 from Rutland Avenue to Former Hole Lake Dam; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with the Riverside-Corona Regional Conservation District, including making minor and non- substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds; and (3) authorized the Public Works Department to prepare and submit a grant application to the California Natural Resources Agency under the Environmental Enhancement and Mitigation Program for an amount of up to $750,000. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 2:24 p.m. and returned to open session at 3:04 p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Cervantes.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - CITY MANAGER - MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND
SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Mill to approve Mayor Pro Tem Perry’s recommendations to (1) approve the First Amendment to the Employment Agreement as outlined in the staff report with City Manager Charles M. Futrell effective October 22, 2024; and (2) adopt a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefit and Salary Plan to reflect the revisions to the City Manager Employment Agreement. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24176 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to Approve the Adjustments to the Salary Range for the City Manager, was presented and adopted.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-111
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
WILLIAMSON ACT LAND CONSERVATION CONTRACT CANCELLATION - SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENCE CONSTRUCTION - DIMINISHMENT OF PORTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRESERVE NO. 3 - LURIN/OBSIDIAN - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to consider adopting a resolution approving the Tentative Cancellation of the Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract, Instrument No. 19065 (Assessor Parcel Number 266-090-021 and authorize the diminishment of the Woodcrest Agricultural Preserve No. 3 upon the execution and recording of the Certificate of Final Cancellation of Williamson Act Land, Conservation Contract, for an approximately 0.91- acre parcel, located on the north side of the Lurin Avenue and Obsidian Drive intersection. One person spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Conder to approve the Land Use Committee recommendation to (1) adopt a Resolution based on the findings set forth in the staff report, approving the Tentative Cancellation of Williamson Act Land Conservation, Instrument No. 19065 (Assessor Parcel Number 266-090-021); (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and record the Certificate of Tentative Cancellation of Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract; (3) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and record the Certificate of Final Cancellation of Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract upon notice of satisfaction of all conditions and contingencies required in the Certificate of Tentative Cancellation, and to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the cancellation of the Williamson Act Conservation Contract; and (4) record the Certificate of Final Cancellation of the Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract and adopt a Resolution authorizing the diminishment of the Woodcrest Agricultural Preserve No. 3. The motion carried unanimously with Councilmember Cervantes absent.
Whereupon, the titles having been read and further readings waived, Resolution No. 24177 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Cancellation of a Williamson Act Land Conservation Contract to Facilitate the Future Construction of a Single-Family Residence Located at the Northeast Corner of Lurin Avenue and Obsidian Drive, Riverside, California, and Resolution No. 24178 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Diminishment of a Portion of Agricultural Preserve No. 3 to Facilitate the Future Construction of a Single-Family Residence on Approximately 0.91-Acre Parcel located at the Northeast Corner of Lurin Avenue and Obsidian Drive, Riverside, California, were presented and adopted.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-112
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 3:22 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Stephen Bradshaw v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No. (s): 200052/ADJ12707589; 200091/ADJ12707593; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning William Uriarte v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 210248; unassigned; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Wayne McAteer v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2306884; (4) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Donald Henry Jr v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 210178/ADJ15865171; (5) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Edna Bazile v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2301054; (6) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. The Regents of The University of California, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2404782; (7) §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning The Gage Canal Company v City of Riverside, Claim No.: 24-07-38; (8) §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Staci Sullivan v City of Riverside, Claim No.: 24-08-01; (9) §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; (10) §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; (11) §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; (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 the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding two 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; and (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
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-113
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
Damien O’Farrell congratulated Mayor Lock Dawson on her Chairship with Big City Mayors. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Halloween in the Wood Streets and Karaoke at Hideaway Café. Janice Rooths thanked the City Council for allowing call in public comment. One caller spoke regarding non-profit resilience fund.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the retirement of Chief Michael Moore and the official ceremony for new Chief Steve McKinster, Cesar Chavez renovation meeting, and University of California, Riverside (UCR) Arts Exhibit. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Cesar Chavez Renovation meeting, ribbon cutting ceremony of the UCR School of Business, Inland Coalition for Immigrants Justice at the Civil Rights Institute, and Sycamore Canyon Neighborhood meeting. Councilmember Robillard reported on Riverside Police Department promotion and Swearing in Ceremony, Ward 3 community meetings, White Cane Day at the Braille Center, League of California Cities Conference in Long Beach, ribbon cutting ceremony of the UCR School of Business, Planes and Treats event, Magnolia Center improvements, and costume contest at Nichols Park. Councilmember Conder thanked Frank Arreola, reported on Retired Coast Guard Master Chief Robert Luna meeting, dog costume contest at War Dog Memorial Park, and Halloween.
Councilmember Mill reported on League of California Cities Conference, mural at Arlington Park, Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful events, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) meeting at Hunt Park, Santa at Hunt Park, and wished happy Italian Heritage Month. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Spooky Storytime at La Sierra Library. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on Recognizing October as Filipino American History Month.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-114
PRESENTATION
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to the Filipino American National Historical Society Orange County/Inland Empire Chapter recognizing October as Filipino American History Month.
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS
Councilmember Mill gave a report on Olivia's Restaurant.
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 (1) Mayor Lock Dawson voting aye on the board and commission appointment and resignation; and (2) Councilmembers Mill, Conder, and Robillard, recusing themselves on the item regarding outside legal budget for the law firm of Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron, citing financial conflict of interest.
OUTSIDE COUNSEL BUDGET
The City Council approved a legal budget for the law firm of Devaney Pate Morris & Cameron in an amount not-to-exceed (1) $70,100 to represent the City in the case entitled Tony Platt v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011; and (2) $93,300 to represent the City in the case entitled City of Riverside, et al v.
Councilmember Charles Conder, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2300725.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SPECIALIZED WATER RIGHTS ISSUES The City Council added the law firm of Ellison Schneider Harris & Donlan LLP to the panel of authorized attorneys for the City, approve a three-year legal services agreement with the law firm of Ellison Schneider Harris & Donlan LLP and authorize the City Attorney or designee to execute the legal services agreement with the law firm of Ellison Schneider Harris & Donlan LLP to provide specialized legal services for water rights issues.
LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) added the law firm of Shute Mihaly & Weinberger to the panel of approved attorneys for the City and approved a three-year legal services agreement with the law firm of Shute Mihaly & Weinberger and authorized the City Attorney or designee to execute the legal services agreement and engagement letter with Shute
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-115
Mihaly & Weinberger to represent the City in the lawsuit entitled City of Riverside v. The Regents of the University of California for a budgeted amount of $425,000; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $425,000 in the General Fund, City Attorney’s Office Legal Services account.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT AND RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed Lori A. Pendergraft to the Commission on Aging Citywide seat for a term through March 1, 2025; and (2) filed the resignation of Isaac Hirales from the Community Police Review Commission Ward 1 seat.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of October 1 and 8, 2024, were approved as presented.
CITY SPIRIT AWARD NOMINATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA
The City Council approved the Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee recommendation to amend the nomination process and criteria for the City Spirit Award limiting nominations to City of Riverside residents only and to one nominee each from the Mayor and Councilmembers.
CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX - RESOLUTION
The City Council approved the City Council Finance Committee recommendation to (1) adopt a resolution adopting the previously approved Cannabis Business Tax at the rate of eight percent of gross receipts of all engaged in cannabis businesses in the City; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to implement the Cannabis Business Tax at the rate of eight percent of gross receipts of all engaged in cannabis businesses in the City; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24179 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California Adopting the Previously Approved Cannabis Business Tax at the Rate of Eight Percent (8%) of Gross Receipts of all Engaged in Cannabis Businesses in the City, was presented and adopted.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-116
MILLS ACT HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS - 4409 SUNNYSIDE/ 4064 LARCHWOOD/3495 ELMWOOD/5310 CANDLEWICK/3485 UNIVERSITY/ 5037 MAGNOLIA/4586 SIXTH/6475 VICTORIA/4553 MERRILL/4481 ORANGE/ 3900 MARKET/3695 OAKWOOD/4570 INDIAN HILL/4344 MARKET/3878 TWELFTH/4470 FIFTH/ 4450 SIXTH
The City Council approved seventeen Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements with the following applicants for a minimum term of ten years with annual automatic renewals: (a) Jesse Castro and Jill Castro, (b) Elena Christakis, (c) Jacquelyn Diana and Michael Bowers, (d) Vincent Bueno, Kimberly Bueno, and Andres Avelino Bueno, (e) Life Art Center LLC, (f) Michael David Bates and Amanda Sue Bates, (g) Ryan Burris and Tiffany Fuentes (h) Nicholas D. Adcock and Sydnee E. Adcock, (i) Danitza Lloren and Andrew Paul C.
Lloren, (j) Cindy Wilkinson Kirven, (k) The White Park Building Riverside, LLC, (l) Gregory Lynn McCormick, Jr., (m) Dane E. Zupon, Trustee of the BPBC Trust dated March 7, 2024, (n) The Tetley Building LLC and Rhea-Frances Louise Motley, Successor Co-Trustee of the Richard A. Tetley Family Trust dated May 20, 1985, (o) William F. Nuchols II, (p) William Porter and Rachel Porter, and (q) Terry Guy and Lorena Guy.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REAP 2.0 HOUSING INFILL -
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS PILOT PROGRAM GRANT - MISSING MIDDLE PROTOTYPE
HOUSING PLANS PROJECT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a grant award from the Southern California Association of Governments Housing Infill on Public and Private Lands (HIPP) Pilot Program for the preparation of Missing Middle Prototype Housing plans in the amount of $500,000; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and a supplemental appropriation in an amount equal to the grant award in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Housing Infill on Public and Private (HIPP) Pilot Program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) upon grant award, authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents with the Southern California Association of Governments HIPP Pilot Program, including making minor and non-substantive changes; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24180 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing and Accepting the Grant Funds from the Southern California Association of Governments Reap 2.0 Housing Infill on Public and Private Lands Pilot Program Grant for the Missing Middle Prototype Housing Plans Project and Authorizing the Execution of all Necessary Grant Documents by the City Manager, or his Designee, was presented and adopted.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-117
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2395 - AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - FIVE
KEYS RIVERSIDE ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE TRAINING PROGRAM - NORTHSIDE AGRICULTURE INNOVATION CENTER - 895 AND 900 CLARK
The City Council (1) approved an American Rescue Plan Subrecipient Agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs for the Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program at the Northside Agriculture Innovation Center located at 895 and 900 Clark Street, in the amount of $503,310; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the American Rescue Plan Subrecipient Agreement with Five Keys Schools and Programs including making any minor, non-substantive changes, and sign all documents necessary to encumber the funds to deliver the Five Keys Riverside Ecological Agriculture Training Program for the Northside Agriculture Innovation Center.
SUBCONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT - OHMIO SHUTTLE PILOT PROGRAM - ELECTRIC
AUTONOMOUS SHUTTLES
The City Council (1) approved the Subcontract Services Agreement between the City of Riverside and Riverside Transit Authority (RTA); and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with RTA including making minor and non- substantive changes.
DOWNTOWN PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA ANNUAL ASSESSMENT - PUBLIC
HEARING SCHEDULED - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) received and approved the Annual Report of the Riverside Downtown Partnership, acting in its capacity as the advisory board to the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area; (2) adopted a Resolution declaring the City of Riverside’s intention to levy an annual assessment in the Downtown Business Improvement Area for Calendar Year 2025, from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; and (3) scheduled a public hearing for November 19, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. on the levy of the proposed assessment; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24181 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring its Intention to Levy an Annual Assessment in the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area for Calendar Year 2025 Pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Streets and Highways Code, 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, was presented and adopted.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-118
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 2341 - MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENTS - UNARMED
SECURITY SERVICES - CITYWIDE
The City Council (1) approved a Master Agreement for unarmed security services to Absolute Security International, Inc., Irwindale, Lyons Security Service, Inc., Anaheim, Universal Protection Service, LP, Santa Ana, Southwest Patrol Inc., Brea, and Citiguard Security, West Hills, for a not-to-exceed $500,000 per project for a term of two years; (2) authorized options to extend for two additional two-year terms; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Master Security Services Agreements with each of the five qualified vendors, including making minor and non-substantive changes, to include any adding or removing qualified vendors from the panel, authorized the execution of the optional extensions, and authorized the City Manager to award and execute Supplemental Agreements for Specific Project Work in accordance with the Master Agreement terms up to $500,000 per Supplemental Agreement, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
QUALTRICS SUBSCRIPTION - EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE PROGRAM SOFTWARE The City Council (1) approved the three-year Qualtrics subscription with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, Reston, Virginia, under NASPO Cooperative Purchasing Agreement AR2472 for the term of October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, in the amount of $210,366.03; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents including, but not limited to, quotes, agreements, change orders, and amendments with the ability to make minor non-substantive changes.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the salary adjustments for the Safety Specialist classification; the Innovation & Technology classifications, Mayor’s Office classifications, Council Assistant, Senior Construction Inspector and the Public Parking Services Manager classifications; (2) approved the creation of the classification and salary range for Airport Operations Analyst; (3) approved the title change for the Accounts Payable Supervisor classification; (4) approved the deletion of the Airport Operations Coordinator classification; (5) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the salary adjustment to the minimum salary for the Safety Specialist classification, salary adjustments for the Innovation & Technology classifications, Mayor’s Office classifications, Council Assistant, Senior Construction Inspector and the Public Parking Services Manager classifications; creation of the classification and salary range for the Airport Operations Analyst, title change for the Accounts Payable Supervisor
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-119
Classification, deletion of the Airport Operations Coordinator classification; and (6) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $139,942 in the General Fund, City Council personnel budget to accommodate Council Assistant salary increases based on the applicable salary survey results; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24182 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to Approve the Salary Adjustment to the Minimum Salary for the Safety Specialist Classification; Salary Adjustment to the Innovation & Technology Classifications, Mayor’s Office Classifications, Council Assistant, Senior Construction Inspector and the Public Parking Services Manager Classifications; Creation of the Classification and Salary Range for the Airport Operations Analyst; Title Change for the Accounts Payable Supervisor Classification; and the Deletion of the Airport Operations Coordinator Classification, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS - ENTERTAINMENT STAGE SERVICES, EVENT SECURITY, LOGISTICS
SERVICES, AND HOLIDAY DECORATIONS - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment for Services Agreement with Groovelabs, LLC., Apple Valley, to provide entertainment stage services for the 2024 Festival of Lights, to modify the agreement term to end on January 31, 2025, increasing compensation in the amount of $80,127 for a total contract amount of $167,871.00; (2) approved the First Amendment to Services Agreement with Contemporary Services Corporation, Northridge, to provide event security and logistics services for the 2024 Festival of Lights, to modify the agreement term to end on January 31, 2025, increasing compensation in the amount of $278,719.98 for a total contract amount of $553,422.38, (3) approved the First Amendment for Services Agreement with Southern California Lighting, Lake Elsinore, to provide holiday decorations for the 2024 Festival of Lights, to modify the agreement term to end on January 31, 2025, increasing compensation in the amount of $175,000 for a total contract amount of $350,000, (4) authorized a 10 percent change order authority to the agreements with Groovelabs, LLC., Contemporary Services Corporation, and Southern California Lighting for changes including but not limited to, visitor safety, repairs, or unforeseen conditions; and (5) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Groovelabs, LLC., Contemporary Services Corporation, and Southern California Lighting, including the optional extensions and making minor and non-substantive changes.
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-120
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - DESIGN, INSTALL, AND MANAGEMENT OF ICE RINK- 2024 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to Services Agreement with Ice Cold Entertainment, Inc., Newport Beach, to design, install, and manage an ice rink for the 2024 Festival of Lights, to extend the agreement term to January 31, 2025, in the amount of $421,665.78; (2) authorized a 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $42,167, for changes including but not limited to, visitor safety, repairs, or unforeseen conditions; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the First Amendment to the Services Agreement with Ice Cold Entertainment, Inc., including the optional extensions and making minor and non-substantive changes.
BID 8100 - PLAYGROUNDS RUBBER SURFACING PROJECTS - MYRA LINN, REID, AND
WASHINGTON PARKS
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8100 to R. E. Schultz Construction, Inc., Orange, in the amount of $539,700 for Playgrounds Rubber Surfacing Project at Myra Linn, Reid and Washington Parks; (2) authorized 10 percent change order authority in an amount up to $53,970 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $593,670 and $26,985 for permits, testing, inspections and administration for a total project cost of $620,655; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute a Construction Agreement with R. E. Schultz Construction, Inc., Orange, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2369 - REJECT ALL BIDS - DESIGN-BUILD OF SOLAR SHADE STRUCTURE - REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - 5950 ACORN The City Council rejected all bids and released bid bonds received for Request for Proposal 2369 – Design- Build of Solar Shade Structure for Regional Water Quality Control Plant.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2366 - DESIGN-BUILD AGREEMENT - REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - 5950 ACORN
The City Council (1) approved a Design-Build Agreement with Rhome Profile Construction Corporation, Bellflower, from Request for Proposal 2366 to design and build an office addition located at Riverside’s Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP), in the amount of $71,000 plus a 15 percent contingency of $10,650, for a not-to-exceed amount of $81,650; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Design-
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
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Build Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
WORKSHOP
HAWARDEN WILDFIRE INCIDENT UPDATE - WILDFIRE DEFENSIBLE SPACE PLANNING The City Council received and ordered filed a recap presentation of the Hawarden Fire Incident.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
GRANT AGREEMENT - MANAGE NON-PROFIT REVOLVING LOAN FUND TO RESIDENTS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Mill to reject staff recommendation and direct staff to return to the City Council meeting on November 5th with ways to reallocate funding in the public works space.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to approve staff recommendation to authorize the City Manager or designee to sign any-and-all associated contracts, extensions, and associated documents to establish a revolving loan fund and to establish a partnership with the Inland Empire Community Foundation for this purpose, making minor corrections as necessary. The motion carried with Councilmembers Cervantes, Robillard, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmembers Falcone, Conder, and Mill voting no.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 9:54 p.m. and reconvened at 10:04 p.m.
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCES - CAMPING ON PUBLIC SIDEWALKS, STREETS, AND/OR
OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY - URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTED
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to approve the City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee recommendation to (1) receive a report regarding a proposed Urgency Ordinance to delete and amend the City’s ordinances regulating camping and encampments considering the recent United States Supreme Court case of Johnson v. City of Grants Pass, Oregon (2024)144 S. Ct. 2202; and (2) adopt the Urgency Ordinance amending Title 6 and Title 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code by amending Section 6.15.020 regarding ----------.iiiiii .. --------��l-¥-GGYNG+·'------------------, City ef Arts &__Innovation
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Abatement of Public Nuisances, deleting in their entirety Sections 9.04.600, 9.04.610,
9.04.620, and 9.04.630 regarding Camping on Public Sidewalks, Streets and/or other Public Property, and adding Chapter 9.11 regarding Camping and Encampments. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Cervantes voting no.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Urgency Ordinance No. 7 689 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Title 6 and Title 9 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Amending Section 6.15.020 Regarding Abatement of Public Nuisances, Deleting in their Entirety Sections 9.04.600, 9.04.610, 9.04.620, And 9.04.630 Regarding Camping on Public Sidewalks, Streets, and/or Other Public Property, and Adding Chapter 9.11 Regarding Camping and Encampments Necessary as an Emergency Measure to Preserve the Public Peace, Health, and Safety, was presented and adopted.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORN EY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
Interim City Attorney Liu announced that no reportable action was taken during closed sessions.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
There were no items requested for future City Council meeting.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11 :30 p.m.
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