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PRESENT: Councilmembers Falcone, Cervan tes, Robillard, Conder, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway
ABSENT: Mayor Lock Dawson
Mayor Pro Tem Perry called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Aurora Chavez spoke regarding senior need s. Edgar Toole spoke regarding Worker’s Compensation Division and a claim submitte d. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding City financial accountability. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Downtown Area Neighborhood Alliance (DANA), Downtown area smell, events at Hideaway Café and Back to the Grind, and thanked Police and Fire Departments. Ervin Shaw spoke regarding Janet Goeske Center Senior Food Program and the Office of Aging.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 1:16 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54957 to consider candidates for appointment of Interim City Attorney; (2) §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Charles M. Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of property located at 1101-1199 Orange Street, generally described as the former Riverside Golf Club, Assessor's Parcel Numbers: 206-070- 003, 206-070-002, and 246-060-011, by Greens Group/Overland Development/Adrenaline Sports Resorts; Atman Kadakia; Andrew Walcker; Bryant Grigsby, Negotiators; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning Jay H. Grodin, et al. v. City of Riversid e, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2201327; (4) §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; (5) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside, et al. v. Bank of America Corporation, et al., USDC Case No. EDCV13-0062-VAP(SPx); (6) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning Tony Platt v. City of Riverside, Riversid e County Superior Court Case No. RIC1822011; (7) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or rece ive 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
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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; (8) §54956. 9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning an ticipated litigation regarding two cases; (9) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or rece ive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding two cases; (10) §54957(a), for consultation with Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Chief of Police, or his respective deputy, and George Khalil, Chie f Information Officer regarding threat to public services or facilities; 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 all Executive Management employees except the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk, all Management and Confidential employees as defined by PERS, Fire Manage ment Unit, Riverside City Firefighters Association, Riverside Police Officers Associ ation (Police and Police Supervisory Units), Service Employees International Union #721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association.
The Mayor Pro Tem and City Council returned to open session at 3:06 p.m. with all Councilmembers present and Mayor Lock Dawson absent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
DOWNTOWN PARKING AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS -
RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to hear and rule on any protests to the annual assessment proposed for the Riverside Downtown Parking and Business Improvement District for Calendar Year 2025 and adopt a Resolution confirming the annual report of the Riverside Downtown Partnership, acting as the advisory board to the Riverside Downtown Parking and Business Improvement District, and levyin g assessments for Calendar Year 2025. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to adopt a Resolution confirming the annual report of the Riverside Downtown Partnership, acting as the advisory board to the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area and levying assessments for Calendar Year 2025. The motion carried unanimously.
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Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24185 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Confirming the Annual Report of the Riverside Downtown Partnership Acting in its Capacity as the Advisory Board to the Downtown Parking and Business Improvem ent Area and Levying Assessments for Calendar Year 2025, was presented and adopted.
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORIT Y - RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT - 11049 BOGART - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to consider the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority, a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not-to-excee d $15,000,000, to finance and refinance the acquisition, construction, development and eq uipping of a 23-unit qualified residential rental project to be owned and operated by Sunrise at Bogart, LP, and located at 11049 Bogart Avenue within the City of Riverside, California, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all requ ired documents. One person spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) adopt a resolution to authorize the issuance of revenue or refunding bonds in an amount not-to-exc eed $15,000,000 by the California Municipal Finance Authority on behalf of Sunrise at Bogart, LP, (the “Borrower”), a California Limited partnership company for the project; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all the required documents, in cluding making minor and non-substantive changes. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24186 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, Approving a Plan of Finance Including the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority to Finance and Refinance a Qualified Residential Rental Projec t for the Benefit of Sunrise at Bogart, LP, and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto, was presented and adopted.
CASE PR-2023-001569 - REZONING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, DESIGN REVIEW - DUTCH BROS DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOP - 4970 AND 4990 VAN BUREN - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED Public Hearing was called to consider Planning Case PR-2023-001569 (Rezone, Conditional Use Permit, Design Review) to facilitate the construction of a 950-square foot
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drive-thru restaurant at 4990 and 4997 Van Buren Boulevard, situated on the west side of Van Buren Boulevard, north of Wells Avenue. No one spoke on the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) determine that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061 (Common Sense) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Sma ll Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project will not have a significant effect on the environment; (2) approve Planning Case PR-2023-001569 (Rezone, Conditional Use Permit, and Design Review) based on the findings outlined in the staff report and summarized in the findings and subject to the recommended conditions; and (3) introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning of approximately .75-acres from R-1-7000 – Sing le-Family Residential to CR – Commercial Retail. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, an ordinance entitled “An Ordina nce 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 .75 Acres of Property Located at 4970 and 4990 Van Buren Bo ulevard, from R-1-7000 – Single Family Residential to CR – Commercial Retail Zone,” was presented and introduced.
The City Council recessed at 3:37 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Pro Tem Perry presiding and Mayor Lock Dawson absent.
Councilmember Conder gave the Invocation and led the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding communication in English.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone announced Kathy Allavie received the Frank Miller Civic Achievement Award and reported on Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Event in Ward 1. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Lincoln Park Than ksgiving Dinner and Raincross Color Run on Saturday, November 30th. Councilmember Robillard reported on a visit to Our Lady of Hope School, Ve terans Parade, Monthly Ward 3 Community Conversation event at Janet Goeske, Polic e Department Academy Class graduation,
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and Antone's Italian Eatery and Raising Cane's grand openings. Councilmember Conder reported on Neighborhood Outreach, Vetera ns Day event at the National Cemetery, relaunch of the Inland Empire Homeless Foru m, and highlighted Austin Macias for his exceptional customer service. Councilmem ber Mill reported on Veterans Parade, Townhall at Riverwalk Vista Community, Co mmunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding meeting at Hunt Park, Festival of Lights Switch-on Ceremony, Senior Seminar for mobile home residents, Cocoa with the Councilman at Hunt Park, and Arlington Library “What Can City Hall Do For Local Business ?” event. Councilmember Perry thanked everyone for the groundbreaking event at Tim Strack Park. Councilmember Hemenway reported on community meetings at La Sie rra Senior Center, CDBG meetings, and Utility STEAM Day at La Sierra Library.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Economic Development Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received an update from the City Manager’s Office.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Councilmember Cervantes recused herself fr om the bid award to Marina Landscape, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Median Landsc ape Improvements, citing Real Property conflict of interest.
PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS
Councilmember Perry gave a report on La Sierra Florist.
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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 Councilmember Cervantes recusing herself from the bid award to Marina Landscape, Inc., for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Median Landscape Improvements, citing Real Property conflict of interest. The motion carried unanimously.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHAR GING AND FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE DISCRETIONARY GRANT - DEVELOP 24-STATIO N ELECTRIC VEHICL E CHARGING HUB - MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - 6951 FLIGHT The City Council authorized (1) an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program in the amount of $4,007,227; (2) acceptance of grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program in the amount of $4,007,227, or the actual awarded amount; (3) a supplemental appropriation in the total amount of $1,001,807 from the Electric Fund Low Carbon Fuel Reserve Account and appropriate expenditures to the Electric Fu nd EV Charger Install at Public Facilities Account; (4) the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and related interfund transfer fr om the Electric Fund EV Charger Install at Public Facilities account to the Grants & Re stricted Programs Fund, Airport Charger Hub Project in the amount of up to $1,001,807; (5) the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $1,001,807 in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Airport Charger Hub Project expenditure account; (6) the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $4,007,227, or the actual awarded amount, and appropriate an equal amount in expenditures in the Grants & Restricted Pr ograms Fund, Airport Charger Grant Project accounts; and (7) the City Manager, or designee, to execute any and all grant agreements and related documents with t he U.S Department of Transportation for completion of this Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program project, making minor and non-substantive changes as necessary.
AGREEMENT - LEGAL CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved the Professi onal Consultant Services Agreement for technology Services with Assembly Software LLC, for a Case Management System, for a total amount of $719,714 over ten fiscal ye ars, with annual subscription renewals
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thereafter; (2) approved annual subscription increases not-to-exceed 2 percent per year for the initial 10-year term; (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agr eement (Technology Services) with Assembly Software LLC, including annual subscrip tion renewals and making minor and non- substantive changes; and (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $83,389 in the General Fund, City Attorney’s Office Software Purchase/Licens ing account from available General Fund reserves.
OUTSIDE COUNSEL EXPENDITURES
The City Council received and ordered filed the Outside Counsel Expenditure Report for the period of April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, as provided in the outside counsel policy approved by City Council on June 16, 2015.
MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of November 5, 2024, were approved as presented.
GRADE SEPARATION PRIORITY RANKING - BU RLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE RAILROAD
CROSSINGS
The City Council approved the City Coun cil Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommendation to (1) approve the top thr ee proposed Grade Separation Priority Ranking as follows: (a) Spruce Street, (b) Ja ckson Street, and (3) Mary Street at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad crossings; and (2) direct the Public Works Department to explore funding opportunities to begin the Project Approval and Environmental Documents phase of the Spruce Street grade separation.
POST-AWARD GRANT DESIGNEE AUTHORITY - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee certain post award authorities needed to ensure the effective and efficient administration of external grants and federal/State awards rece ived by the City of Riverside; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24187 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Sign Certain Post Award Grant Related Documents to Ensure Proper Fiscal Management and Administrative Oversight of External Funding Across Municipal Departments, was presented and adopted.
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LICENSE AGREEMENT - USE OF CITY-OWNED LAND - RIVERSIDE WATER COMPANY CANAL The City Council (1) approved the License Agreement with Stafford, LLC, for use of a portion of the Riverside Water Company Canal, also known as Assessor's Parcel Number 225-350-070, for a twenty-year term with thr ee five-year options to extend – estimated total revenue of $213,490.78; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the License Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
TERMINATE PURCHASE, SALE AND DEVELOPMEN T AGREEMENT - CITY-OWNED PROPERTY - ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 190-062-001 - ESSEX/MOUNTAIN VIEW The City Council authorized (1) the terminat ion of the Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Circle City Investment Grou p for the vacant City-owned land located on the southeast corner of Essex Street and Mountain View Avenue, bearing a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 190-062-001, for t he sale price of $140,000; (2) the escrow cancellation with Lawyers Title Company, Escrow No. SBL25560-LT143-DS; and (3) the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents, including making minor, non- substantive changes, necessary to cancel the transaction with Lawyers Title Company.
TERMINATE PURCHASE, SALE AND DEVELOPM ENT AGREEMENT - CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 190-067-037 - ESSEX/MOUNTAIN VIEW The City Council authorized the (1) terminat ion of the Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Circle City Investment Grou p for the vacant City-owned land located on the southeast corner of Essex Street and Mountain View Avenue, bearing a portion of Assessor’s Parcel Number 190-067-037, for the sale pric e of $95,000; (2) escrow cancellation with Lawyers Title Company, Escrow No. SBL25562-LT143-DS; and (3) City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents, including making minor, non- substantive changes, necessary to cancel the transaction with Lawyers Title Company.
PURCHASE, SALE AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEM ENT - VACANT CITY-O WNED PROPERTY - ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 190-021-033 - MOUNTAIN VIEW
The City Council (1) approved the Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with WJK Development Co., for vacant City-owned la nd located on Mountain View Avenue, bearing the Assessor’s Parcel Number 190- 021-033 (Property), for the sales price of $81,850; and (2) authorized the City Manage r, or his designee, to execute the
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Agreement, including making minor, non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
CASE PR-2024-001665 - ZONING MAP AMENDM ENT - VEHICLE FUEL STATION WITH CONVENIENCE STORE - 3570 AND 3596 VAN BUREN - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by rezoning approximately 0.85-acres of property lo cated at 3570 and 3596 Van Buren Boulevard, situated on the southwest corner of Van Bu ren Boulevard and Primrose Drive, from the MU-V-SP - Mixed-Use - Village and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones to CR- SP - Commercial Retail and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones - 3570 and 3596 Van Buren Boulevard; whereupon, the ti tle having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7692 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 0.85-Acres of Property Located at 3570 and 3596 Van Buren Boulevard, Generally Situated on the Southwest Corner of Van Buren Boulevard and Primrose Drive, from the MU-V-SP – Mixed-Use – Village and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones to CR-SP – Commercial Retail and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones, was presented and adopted.
HOMEKEY PROGRAM SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - ACQUISITION AND REHABILITATION OF
SCATTERED SITES FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SERVING FOSTER YOUTH The City Council (1) approved a Homekey Program Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Riverside, Walden Project Ho meKey, LLC, and Walden Environment, DBA Walden Family Service, for $5,250,000 of Ho mekey Round 3 funds from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the acquisition and rehabilitation of scattered sites for transitional housing serving foster youth; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Homekey Program Subrecipient Agreement between the City of Riverside, Walden Project HomeKey, LLC, and Walden Environment, DBA Walden Family Services, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the salary adjustments to the Utilities Water Superintendent, Utilities Assistant Water Su perintendent, Utilities Senior Water Engineer,
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Utilities Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior Traffic Engineer, and Senior Engineer classifications; and the salary adjustment to the minimum salary for the Principal Engineer classification; and (2) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the salary adjustment s to the Utilities Water Superintendent, Utilities Assistant Water Superintendent, Utilities Senior Water Engineer, Utilities Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior Traffic Engineer, and Senior Engineer classifications; and the salary adjustment to the minimum salary for the Pr incipal Engineer classification; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24188 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to A pprove the Salary Adjustments to the Utilities Water Superintendent, Utilities Assistant Water Superintendent, Utilities Senior Water Engineer, Utilities Senior Electrical Engineer, Senior Traffic Engineer, and Senior Engineer Classifications; Salary Adjustment to t he Minimum Salary for the Principal Engineer Classification, was presented and adopted.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES - LOW CARBON TRANSIT
OPERATIONS PROGRAM - FREE FARE PROGRAM - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) repealed Resolution No. 24120; (2) adopted a Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Low Carbon Transit Operation Program; (3) approved the submittal of a revised allocation request to the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for the Free Fare Program in the amount of $40,000; and (4) approved the acceptance of Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds totaling $40,000; whereupon, the title havi ng been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24189 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Authorizing the Execution of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Form for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, in the Amount of $40,000 for the Free Fare Program by the City Manager, or his Designee; and Repealing Resolution No. 24120, was presented and adopted.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFI C SAFETY SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM GRANT - CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY AND MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
The City Council (1) approved the acceptance of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program funding from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $490,000; (2) approved the acceptance of t he Child Passenger Safety Program funding
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from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $25,000; (3) approved the acceptance of the Motorcycle Safety Pr ogram funding from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety in the amount of $20,000; (4) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental approp riation in the amount of the grant award and record an increase in revenue in the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program; (5) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of the award and record an increase in revenue in the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Child Passenger Safety Prog ram; (6) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of the award and record an increase in revenue in the same amount to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Motorcycle Safety Program; and (7) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all grant documents with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION ENERGY BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM - DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN OF COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY PLAN -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved accepting funds of $325,070 from the Department of Energy to develop and design a comprehens ive energy and electrification programs plan; (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents and instruments necessary to participate and take all necessary actions required or advisable to implement, administer and carry out the responsibilities under the Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, including but not limited to a Recipient Agreement, as app licable, including making minor and non- substantive changes, as well as to execute future extensions and amendments under substantially similar terms and conditions; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in rev enues in the amount of $325,070, or the actual award amount, and appropriate expenditures in the same amount in the Grants & Restricted Programs Fund, Energy Effici ency and Conservation Block Grant Project revenue and expenditure accounts.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT - PRIMARY ADMINISTRATORS DESIGNEE
The City Council (1) approved the Mutual Aid Agreement with San Manuel Utility Authority; (2) designated the Public Utilities Assistant General Manager/Energy Delivery,
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as the primary Agreement Administrators fo r the Mutual Aid Agreement with San Mauel Utility Authority; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract document for the Mutual Aid Agreement with San Manuel Utility Authority.
AGREEMENT - OUTDOOR LIGHTING DIRECT INSTALLATION PROGRAM The City Council (1) approved the amended Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Richard Heath and Associates, Fresno, to add $1,250,000, for the Outdoor Lighting Direct Installation Program for contract amount of $2,500,000; (2) authorized a 10 percent change order authority in the amount of $125,000 for the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Richard Heath and Associates, Fresno, for a total contract not to exceed amount of $2,625,000; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amended Professional Consultant Services Agreements, including making minor and non-substantive changes to the agreements.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2379 - AGREEMENT - SMART IRRIGATION PROGRAM The City Council (1) approved the Professi onal Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2379 to administer the Sm art Irrigation Program to Valley Soil, Inc., for $750,000; (2) authorized the City Manager or designee to execute up to two additional one-year terms not-to-exceed total of five years, at $250,000 annually; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execut e the Professional Consultant Services Agreements, including making minor and non-substantive changes to the agreements.
MASTER PARKING AMENDMENT - PREFERENTI AL PARKING ZONE - ABILENE/CIMARRON/
SHENANDOAH - RESOLUTION
The City Council adopted a resolution to remove the existing “No Parking between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday th rough Friday, except holidays” except for residents with Preferential Parking Zone (PPZ) permits on both sides of Abilene Road within the segment from Cimarron Road to the no rth side of Shenandoah Road; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24190 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 22451 Known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to Remo ve a Section of the Existing Preferential Parking Zone on Abilene Road, was presented and adopted.
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SERPENTIX MODEL-H CONVEYORS - REPLACE EX ISTING SLUDGE PUMPS - WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - 5950 ACORN The City Council (1) approved the purchase of two Serpentix Model-H Conveyors to Serpentix Conveyor Corporation, Westminster, Colorado, in the amount of $2,769,350 as authorized under Purchasing Resolution 24101 Section 404 (Utilities Exception); and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $2,769,350 from available Sewer Fund Reserves to the Rehab of the Biosolids Equipment Project expenditure account.
BID 8066 - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FI SCAL YEAR 2023-24 MEDIAN LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS
The City Council (1) awarded a construction contract for Bid 8066 for the construction of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Median Landscape Impr ovements to Marina Landscape, Inc., Orange, in the amount of $1,638,676; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with Marina Landscape, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
Councilmember Cervantes recusing herself citing Real Property conflict of interest within 500 feet of the project.
LIQUID WASTE HAULER PROGRAM AND SEPTIC RECEIVING STATION UPDATE - ORDINANCES
ADOPTED
The City Council adopted Ordinances to amend the Riverside Municipal Code (1) Title 14, Public Utilities, and Discharge of Wastes into the Public Sewer and Pollutants into the Storm Drain Systems, Section 14.12. 120 Definitions, to include definitions for Commercial Septic Waste and Commercial Wastew ater; and (2) Title 14, Public Utilities, and Discharge of Wastes into Public Sewer and Pollutants into the Storm Drain Systems, Section 14.12.295 (M) Liquid Waste Haulers, to include Commercial Septic Waste; whereupon, the titles having been read and further readings waived, Ordinance No. 7690 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, California, Amending Section 14.12.120 of the Riverside Municipal Code to Update Provisions Regarding Discharge of Wastes into the Public Sewer and Pollutants into the Storm Drain Systems and Ordinance No. 7691 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, California, Amending Section 14.12.295 of the Riverside Municipal Code to Update Provisions Regarding Liquid Waste Haulers, were presented and adopted.
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-145
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
BID 8122 - NORTHSIDE AGRICULTURE INNO VATION CENTER CONSTRUCTION -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - INTERFUND TRANSFER
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) award Bid 8122 to Marina Landscape, Inc., in the amount of $1,543,887.44 for the construction of the Northside Agriculture Innovation Center; (2) authorize the City Manager, or his de signee, to execute the Precise Grading and Landscaping Agreement for Construction with Marina Landscape, Inc., including making any minor, non-substantive changes, and sign all documents necessary for the project; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer of $2,300,000 from the General Fund available infrastructure reserves to the Capital Outl ay Fund, Northside Agriculture Innovation Center Project accounts, to complete Phase 1 infrastructure needs at the Northside Agriculture Innovation Center; and (4) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $2,300,000 in the Capital Outlay Fund, Northside Agriculture Innovation Center Project expenditure accounts. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Conder, and Mill voting aye and Councilmembers Perry and Hemenway voting no.
PREORDER AND PURCHASE - VOLTU ELECTRIFIED F350 XL CREW CAB 4WD TRUCKS -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to authorize the (1) preorder and purchase of 20 Voltu Electrified Dual Motor 4WD Crew Cab Trucks in the amount of $2,392,500 pursuant to Purchasing Resolution No. 24101, Section 602(d), and authorized the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute the purchase agreement; (2) Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $150,000 in the Air Quality Management District Fund; and (3) Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $2,217,500 from available General Fund Infrastructure Reserves. The motion carried with Councilmembers Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, Perry, and aye Hemenway voting and Councilmember Conder abstaining.
CITY COUNCIL
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2024, 1:00 P.M.
ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
3900 MAIN STREET
110-146
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
Interim City Attorney Liu announced that no reportable action was taken during closed sessions.
Mayor Pro Tem Perry announced that (1) no reportable action was taken on the Closed Session items regarding (a) candidates for appointment of Interim City Attorney, (b) Tony Platt v City of Riverside, and (c) The City of Riverside v Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams; and (2) Councilmembers Robillard, Conder, and Mill recused themselves from Closed Session items regarding (a) Tony Platt v City of Riverside; and (b) The City of Riverside v Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams, citing financial conflict of interest.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Cervantes requested a report on potable water to the City Council Land Use Committee.
Mayor Pro Tem Perry adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Respectfully submitted,
DONESIA GAUSE
City Clerk