City Council
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
Councilmembers:
Philip Falcone
Clarissa Cervantes
Steven Robillard
Chuck Conder
Sean H. Mill
Jim Perry
Steve Hemenway
Agenda
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
1:00 PM
Publication Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024
Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
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December 3, 2024City Council Agenda
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PLEASE NOTE The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meeting:
Land Use Committee at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, December 9, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber
COMMUNICATIONS
3 City Manager Update (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
PRESENTATION
5 Fire Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) ( 10-minute presentation)
Report
Presentation
Attachments:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR - Item # 6-8
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 6 1969 Judgment and Riverside's Water Rights overview (City Attorney and Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation)
Report
1969 Judgment
Presentation
Attachments:
7 Innovation and Technology Department ’s initiatives to create a Smart City and Navigate the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution in Municipal Government (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Policy
Presentation
Attachments:
8 City of Riverside Biennial Legislative Platform for 2025-2026 and direction on City's legislative advocacy teams for legislative and funding priorities (City Manager) ( All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
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Report
2025-26 Draft Legislative Platform
Presentation
Attachments:
CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 9-17
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for selection of Interim City Attorney ReportAttachments:
10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning George and Ayden Errichetto v. City of Riverside, et al. Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2402364 ReportAttachments:
11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning People of the State of California v. Pepe's Inc .
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205025
ReportAttachments:
12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City ’s Negotiator, Charles M .
Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property, generally described as 2681 Dexter Dr ., Riverside, CA ., 92501, Assessor ’s parcel number: may include portions of 207060005, 207070006, 207070007, 207110010, and 207090011, by Topgolf International and /or assigns; Matt Smith, Negotiator
ReportAttachments:
13 Pursuant to Government Code §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
ReportAttachments:
14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case ReportAttachments:
15 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation - one case
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ReportAttachments:
16 Pursuant to Government Code §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 ReportAttachments:
17 Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding salaries, salary schedules, or compensation paid in the form of fringe benefits of all Executive Management 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
ReportAttachments:
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Mill
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 19-32
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
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City Attorney
19 Approve legal budget with law firm of Thompson Coburn for not -to-exceed $ 600,000 from Electric Fund PU Elec Power Supply Operation -Outside Legal Services Account to initiate petition with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding City’s Transmission Revenue Requirement - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
City Clerk
20 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Riverside for City Employees and Officials in its entirety and by repealing Resolution No. 23931 which amendment is to be effective upon adoption - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Riverside as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside for agency officials and employees in its entirety by repealing Resolution No. 23932 which amendment is to be effective upon adoption - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Riverside as Housing Authority of the City of Riverside for agency officials and employees which is to be effective upon adoption - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Riverside for City Boards and Commissions members in its entirety by repealing Resolution No. 23933, which amendment is to be effective upon adoption - Waive further readings (All Wards)
Report
Resolution - City Employees and Officials
Resolution - Board and Comissions
Resolution - Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Resolution - Housing Authority
Exhibit B - Disclosure Categories - Use for all COI Resolutions Exhibit C - California Code of Regulations Section 18730 - Use this for all COI Resolutions Attachments:
21 Minutes of November 19, 2024
MinutesAttachments:
City Council
22 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adding Chapter 9.29 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding unlawful possession of Catalytic Converters (All
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Wards)
Report
Ordinance
Presentation
Attachments:
Community and Economic Development
23 Adopt an Ordinance 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 0.75 acres of property located at 4970 and 4990 Van Buren Boulevard, from R -1-7000 – Single Family Residential to CR – Commercial Retail Zone - Waive further reading (Intro. on 11-19-24, Ward 6)
Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
Fire
24 Software License Agreement with Firstwatch Solutions, Inc ., Carlsbad, for $ 233,928 from Fire Department Operations, Software Purchase /Licensing Account for replacement of end-of-life emergency response data analytic software (All Wards) Report
Agreement
Attachments:
General Services
25 Award Bid 8129 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $ 202,127.46 from Central Garage Fund Motor Pool Automotive Equipment Account for six 2024 Ford Bronco sport utility vehicles for Public Works Engineering Division (All Wards) Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Attachments:
Library
26 California State Library grant of $ 48,829 or actual amount of grant award with matching in -kind contributions from Library Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 adult and family literacy programs - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
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Report
Award Letter
1st Claim Form
Certification Form
Award Agreement
Attachments:
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
27 Lease Agreement with Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development, Inc ., for $ 2,430.48 revenue for 247 square feet of office space at Cesar Chavez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park through December 31, 2024 - 2060 University Avenue (Ward 2)
Report
Agreement
Attachments:
28 Addendum to Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc ., Rialto, for $34,075.00 with 10 percent Consumer Price Index increase per year from General Fund, Parks & Recreation, Recreation Services Account extending term to July 5, 2025 for Fourth of July pyrotechnic show at La Sierra Park (Ward 7) Report
Amendment to Agreement
Attachments:
29 LA84 Foundation grant of $ 24,500 or actual award amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25 aquatic programs at various park locations - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Report
Grant Agreement
Attachments:
Public Works
30 CALSTART grant application under Clean Mobility Voucher Pilot Program for additional funding up to $ 300,000 for Riverside Clean Air Carshare (RCAC) Pilot Program, a network of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with free usage for qualifying low-income residents, in partnership with StratosShare and University of California Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology (All Wards) Report
Project Location Map
Attachments:
31 Award Bid 8120 to Sol Construction, Inc ., Riverside, for $ 644,477 from Measure A Fund, BNSF /UP QZ -Panorama/Cridge Project Account for construction of Cridge Street At-Grade Rail Quiet Zone Street Improvements Project (Wards 2 and 3)
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Report
Location Map
Bid Award Recommendation
Attachments:
32 Final Parcel Map 38174 - Jerardo Reyes and Ryan Williams - Subdivide one parcel into three developable parcels and Lettered (Open Space) Lot, with existing single-family residence in R -1-1/2 Acre Single Family Residential Zone - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Final Map of Parcel Map No. 38174 - Waive further reading - Agreement and sureties for installation and faithful performance of improvements and labor and material bonds - South side of Alpine Meadows Lane East of Harbart and West of Kingdom Drives - 841 Alpine Meadows Lane (Ward 4)
Report
Map
Resolution
Substantial Conformance Conditions of Approval
Bonds
Attachments:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. 33 Code of Ethics and Conduct Annual Review - Governmental Processes Committee recommends revisions to Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 - Code of Ethics and Conduct (City Council) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Report
RMC 2.78 Redlined
Presentation
Attachments:
34 Case PR -2022-001359 - Appeal and Overrule of Findings by Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission - General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Rezone, Tentative Parcel Map, Design Review, and Certify Final Environmental Impact Report for a proposal by Michelle Rubin of Regional Properties, Inc ., for multi -family residential development consisting of 347 units on
9.92 acres - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, making specific findings to Overrule Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission’s finding of inconsistency with the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan regarding the Anton Mission Grove Apartments Project, located at 375 Alessandro Boulevard, generally situated on the Northwest corner of Mission Grove Parkway and Mission Village Drive, South of Alessandro Boulevard, Riverside, California Assessor ’s Parcel Number 276-110-018 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Certifying the Final Environmental
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Impact Report for the Mission Grove Apartments Project, making certain findings of fact related thereto, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Land Use Designation of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to approximately 9.92 acres of property located at 375 Alessandro Boulevard, from C - Commercial to MU -U - Mixed Use -Urban - A Resolution of the City Council of City of Riverside, California, amending the Mission Grove Specific Plan to establish a Mixed -Use Urban Category for 375 Alessandro Boulevard and Minor Text Modifications - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance 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 9.92 acres of property located at 375 Alessandro Boulevard, from CR -SP - Commercial Retail and Specific Plan (Mission Grove) Overlay Zones to MU -U-SP - Mixed-Use - Urban and Specific Plan (Mission Grove) Overlay Zones - Find that no feasible alternatives to Project have been proposed that will avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as set forth in the Final Environmental Impact Report - Reject all late comments as untimely - Uphold applicant’s appeal of the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission decision - 375 Alessandro Boulevard (former K -Mart retail store) Five affirmative votes required (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 4) ( 15-minute presentation)
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Report
Resolution - Overrule ALUC Decision
Resolution - Certify Final EIR
Resolution - Amend General Plan
Resolution - Specific Plan
Ordinance - Rezone
Attachment 6 - Applicant ALUC Appeal Request - Sept 25, 2023 Attachment 7 - CalTrans Comment Letter
Attachment 8 - RCALUC Comment Letter
Attachment 9 - Applicant's Response letter to ALUC and DOT Aeronautics - Oct 10 2024 Attachment 10 - City Council Report - August 20, 2024
Attachment 11 - PC Reports and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11a - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11b - PC Report and Exhibits - 7.18.24
Attachment 11c - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11d - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11e - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11f - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11g - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11h - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11i - Planning Commission Staff Report and Exhibits - July 18, 2024 Attachment 11j - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11k - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 11l - PC Report and Exhibits 7.18.24
Attachment 12 - Revised Conditions of Approval from Planning Commission Presentation
Notice
Draft EIR
Final EIR
Attachments:
COMMUNICATIONS
35 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
36 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
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