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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. with all Councilmembers present except Councilmember Cervantes.
Councilmember Perry gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Alexis Teodoro spoke regarding Day Laborers’ vehicles being impounded at the Home Depot on Madison Street. Roy Bleckerd spoke regarding phone-in public comment and the need for a new Department for Government Efficiency. Malissa McKeith spoke regarding City Council workshops, the Vehicle Miles Traveled presentation and public comment time limit.
Councilmember Cervantes arrived at 1:11 p.m.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on public comment, La Posada event at Patterson Park, cleanup day in Downtown, Snow Day at Bordwell Park, Wreaths Across America, and Museum of Riverside 100th Anniversary celebration. Councilmember Robillard reported on Midtown Popup event at Brockton Arcade and thanked all everyone who participated and reported on monthly Community Conversations. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Ward 2 Color Run, Community La Posada events, Snow Day at Bordwell Park, and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Councilmember Conder thanked Frank Arreola for his work in Ward 4 during his absence and reported on Wreaths Across America, Feliz Navidad event, Good Morning Riverside, and thanked the employees of the US Postal Service. Councilmember Mill reported on Snow Day at Bordwell Park, Santa's Workshop, What City Hall Can Do for Local Businesses event at Arlington Library, Cocoa with Councilman and Santa, breakfast with Santa at Casa Blanca Community Center, and Hunt Park Winter Wonderland event. Councilmember Perry reported on Riverside County of Education Winter Wonderland Fair at Norte Vista High school, Santa Workshop, Christmas at Heritage House, and Snow Day at Arlanza neighborhood. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Riverside County of Education Winter Wonderland at Norte Vista
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High School and Fire Department Santa Ride Along. Mayor Lock Dawson reported on a meeting with the Secretary of California Labor and Workforce Development, hosting the Chair of the Downtown Select Committee, Assemblymember Matt Haney on a tour of Riverside and participating on a panel at a Housing and Community Development Conference.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETING
The City Council Finance Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., in the Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received updates from the Police Department regarding police operations along the Magnolia Corridor and recruitment.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts declared at this time.
PRESENTATIONS
CALIFORNIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF - 2024 FOOTBALL SEASON
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) to commemorate their historic 2024 football season.
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION The City Council received and ordered filed an overview of the General Services Department including recognition of the Department employee of the year.
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.
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION - BALLOT MEASURE L OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL -
RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted a resolution reciting the fact of Statewide General Election and declaring the results for Ballot Measure L “Office of Inspector General;” and
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(2) amended Riverside City Charter adding Section 420, Office of Inspector General and revising Section 601, “Powers and Duties;” whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24199 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Reciting the Fact of the Municipal Election held in Said City on November 5, 2024, Declaring the Results Thereof and Setting Forth Such Other Matters as are Provided by Law, was presented and adopted.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
The Mayor and City Council appointed Steven R. Bell to the Community Police Review Commission Ward 3 seat for a term through March 1, 2028.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CITY SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AND TABLE SPONSORSHIP UPDATE The City Council approved the Economic Development Committee recommendation to (1) receive and ordered filed the Committee’s recommendations for the City Sponsorship Program for the six-month period of January 1 – June 30, 2025; and (2) approve City Sponsorship support in the form of monetary funding and/or in-kind contributions of $229,099 for charitable and community events, which are produced by local non-profit organizations; and (3) receive and order filed Table Sponsorship report for January 1 – June 30, 2024; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to make non- substantive changes to the recommendations.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - BENEFITS AND IMPACTS OF UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
RIVERSIDE CAMPUS STUDY - LONG RANGE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The City Council authorized (1) a Third Amendment to a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Economic and Planning Systems, Inc., (EPS) to complete analyses related to an economic and fiscal impact study of benefits and impacts of the University of California Riverside, campus in relation to its adopted Long Range Development Plan; and (2) the City Manager or designee to execute the Third Amendment to a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Economic and Planning Systems, Inc., making minor corrections as necessary.
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT - TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT - THIRD STREET GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT - 3280 VINE
The City Council (1) approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Riverside Packing House, LLC, for the acquisition of 3280 Vine Street, for the $35,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Agreement with Riverside Packing House,
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LLC, including making minor and non-substantive changes and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transaction.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL LOCAL AGENCY SPECIAL TAX - BOND ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT - SENATE BILL 165 ANNUAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
The City Council received and ordered filed the Annual Local Agency Special Tax and Bond Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to fulfill the annual reporting requirements of Senate Bill 165.
AGREEMENT - MASTER CONTROLLER UNITS INSTALLATION - FIRST-IN ALERTING SYSTEMS -
VARIOUS FIRE STATIONS
The City Council (1) approved the Maintenance Services Agreement pursuant to Co- Op #042021-WNT for the installation of new and upgraded Master Controller Units (MCUs) and to furnish labor, materials, and equipment for the First-In Alerting Systems in all fourteen City of Riverside Fire Stations, in the amount of $125,550.51; and (2) authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the Maintenance Services Agreement with Westnet Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
2023 URBAN SEARCH AND RESCUE RESPONSE SYSTEM COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT GRANT
AMENDMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted supplemental grant funding in the amount of $145,372 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the 2023 National Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue in the amount of $145,372, or the actual award amount, and appropriate an equal amount in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, 2023 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) 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 Security – FEMA, USAR 2023, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BID 8132 - 2025 KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES
The City Council awarded Bid 8132 to Rusich Brothers Enterprises Inc., (dba. Valley KIA) Fontana, for the purchase of twelve 2025 KIA Sportage Hybrid Electric Vehicles for the Public Works Department Parking Services Division in the total amount of $405,605.28.
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CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY ZIP BOOKS PROJECT GRANT - LIBRARY MATERIALS -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted a grant award from the California State Library for the Zip Books Project in the amount of $16,493 for the purchase of Library materials; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $16,493, or in the amount of the grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Zip Books Grant Project accounts; and (3) authorized the Library Director, or designee, to execute any and all grant documents with California State Library, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA CITIZENS’ OPTION - PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM 2025 GRANT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted a grant award from the State of California Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) program 2025 in the amount of $489,055, or the actual grant amount, plus a growth payment into the Special Deposits Fund, Police State COPS Funding Program; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of the grant award plus a growth payment, to the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, State COPS Grant 24-25 Program; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute necessary documents on behalf of the City making non-substantive changes as necessary.
AGREEMENT - INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN TASK FORCE - SUPPLEMENTAL
APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved the Agreement with the City of San Diego Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force for a term from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2028; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $120,000, or in the amount of the grant award, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, ICAC 2025 program revenue and expenditure accounts; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Agreement with the City of San Diego Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, including the ability to make minor and non-substantive changes.
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE - RESOLUTION
The Successor Agency (1) adopted a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 2025-26; and (2) recommended that the Countywide Oversight Board adopt a separate resolution approving the same ROPS 2025-26 for the Department of Finance’s final consideration and approval; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 56 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, as the Successor Agency to the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside Approving the Submission of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, was presented and adopted.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 1:46 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Gavin Lucero v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 230165/ADJ17490678; 230185/ADJ17496592; 160031/ADJ10249228; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Michael Williams v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No. (s): ADJ16440348; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jon Basil Makarounas v City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2301636; (4) §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; (5) §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/Over land Development/Adrenaline Sports Resorts; Atman Kadakia; Andrew Walcker; Bryant Grigsby, Negotiators; (6) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (7) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding one case; (8) §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; (9) §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and instruct designated representatives regarding
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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.
The Mayor and City Council returned to open session at 2:38 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
DWELL RIVERSIDE PERMIT-READY ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PROGRAM UPDATE Following discussion and without formal motion, the City Council received and ordered filed the update on the City’s efforts to promote and facilitate Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) including presentation of the Dwell Riverside Permit-Ready ADU Plans and next steps.
PUBLIC HEARING
SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT - 2024-2025 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT - ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT - ROOF REPAIR PROJECT - FUNDS TRANSFER - 3696 BEATTY
Public Hearing was called to consider an amendment to the City of Riverside Fiscal Year 2024-2025 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan to allocate $250,000 of Community Development Block Grant Unprogrammed Funds to Blindness Support Services Inc., for a roof repair project located at 3696 Beatty Drive.
No one spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Conder and seconded by Councilmember Robillard to authorize (1) an amendment to the City of Riverside Fiscal Year 2024-2025 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan to allocate $250,000 of Community Development Block Grant Unprogrammed Funds to Blindness Support Services Inc., for a roof repair project located at 3696 Beatty Drive; (2) the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement with Blindness Support Services Inc.,
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for a roof repair project, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to implement this action; and (3) a funds transfer in the amount of $250,000 from the Community Development Block Grant Unprogrammed Funds to the Blindness Support Services Roof Repair Project. The motion carried unanimously.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT EXPENDITURE PLAN UPDATE AND FINAL OBLIGATION OF
FUNDS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - INTERFUND TRANSFERS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) receive an update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Expenditure Plan; (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record the final obligation of ARPA funding to include: (a) a reallocation of $27,470,462.02, or actual amount, of unexpended funds from various ARPA projects of the ARPA Expenditure Plan to the Revenue Replacement - Provision of Government Services program, including approximately $20,198,104.05 of obligated funds and $7,272,357.97 of unobligated funds; (b) a reallocation of $2,726,841.22, or actual amount, representing the reclassification of expenditures and the related appropriation from the Northside Heritage Infrastructure project, Citywide Park Improvement project, and Parkway Community Gardens project of the ARPA Expenditure Plan to the Revenue Replacement - Provision of Government Services program; (c) a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer of $30,197,303.24, or actual ARPA funds amount, from the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Revenue Replacement - Provision of Government Services program to the General Fund, representing the obligation of qualifying ARPA expenditures; (d) an appropriation of $22,914,945.27, or actual amount of obligated funds and reclassified capital expenditures, in General Fund departmental budgets and applicable project accounts; (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to make the necessary accounting adjustments to effectuate the intent of the recommended supplemental appropriations and transfers described in this report, including interfund and interdepartmental appropriations and transfers of ARPA funding with a net zero impact to the Citywide budget, thereby allowing for mechanical adjustments as needed to ensure full compliance with ARPA expenditure guidelines; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to negotiate and execute any and all agreements, contracts and documents related to the approved reallocations in the Expenditure Plan for the American Rescue
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Plan Act funding, including making minor non-substantive changes. The motion carried unanimously.
ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR MANAGING CONSTITUENTS AND BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to select (1) option 3 – status quo for board and commissions; and (2) option 3 – new established representation for Council representation for deferred areas. The motion carried with Councilmember Falcone, Cervantes, Robillard, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting aye and Councilmember Conder voting no.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Conder to maintain the status quo and even- numbered wards may select old or new boundaries for appointments. The motion failed with Councilmembers Cervantes and Conder voting aye and Councilmembers Falcone, Robillard, Mill, Perry, and Hemenway voting no.
Following further discussion, the original motion by Councilmember Robillard and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to select (1) option 3 – status quo for board and commissions and (2) option 3 – new established representation for Council representation for deferred areas carried with Councilmembers and Councilmembers Falcone, Robillard, Mill, Perry, Hemenway voting aye and Cervantes and Conder voting no.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT ON CLOSED SESSIONS
Interim City Attorney Liu announced there were no reportable actions taken during Closed Session.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Councilmember Cervantes requested a discussion on the Mobile Park Home Ordinance to a future City Council meeting.
Mayor Lock Dawson requested a discussion on local hiring preference for college graduates to the Finance Committee.
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 4:43 p.m.