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 - Revised
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
Originally Published: December 5, 2024
1:00 PM
Publication Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
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December 17, 2024City Council Agenda - Revised
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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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COMMUNICATIONS
2 City Manager Updates (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 3 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
PRESENTATIONS
4 Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful Fiscal Year 2023-24 annual report (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Annual Report
Presentation
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5 Presentation by Athens Services recognizing local businesses their outstanding participation in recycling programs (Public Works) (All Wards) ( 10-minute presentation)
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 6 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Quarter Financial update - Carryover of unexpended funds of approximately $ 4.66 million in General Fund and $ 39.09 million in other City funds to Fiscal Year 2024-25 - Five affirmative votes required (Finance) ( All Wards) (15-minute presentation)
Report
Financial Report
Presentation
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7 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends 2024 Fireworks enforcement activities update - Consider use of sUAS Technology for illegal fireworks enforcement - Funding sources for training and drone purchase - Proposed amendments to Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 1.18 to include Social Host Liability and recommendations for collection of outstanding citations - Provide direction for 2025 Fourth of July enforcement efforts (Fire) (All Wards) ( 10-minute presentation)
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Report
RMC Chapter 1.18
SWYC Report 11.20.24
Ordinance No. 7664
RMC Chapter 16.32
Proposed Redlined Ordinance - Use of Drone Technology and Social Host Liability Presentation
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CLOSED SESSIONS - Item #7a-14
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 7a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Scott Simpson, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al ., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906168
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8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Matthew Lackey v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .:
ADJ15551858
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9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Lawayne Hearn v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .:
ADJ17814899
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10 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
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11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case ReportAttachments:
12 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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13 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:
14 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
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3 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING
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. 15 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Bank Program and establishing a Mitigation Fee for purchase of VMT Mitigation Bank Program VMT Units pursuant to provisions of Section 16.80.040 of the Riverside Municipal Code - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 16 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 16.80 regarding the Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Bank Program - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California amending Resolution No. 23589 to revise the “Vehicle Miles Traveled” thresholds of significance for purposes of analyzing Transportation Impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) - Waive further reading - Direct staff to conduct a workshop to educate the development community in application of new Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation program (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
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Report
Resolution - Mitigation Program Report
Ordinance
Resolution CEQA Threshold
TB Minutes 11.6.24
PC Minutes 11.21.24
Presentation
Notice
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6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Hemenway
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 16 To comment on Consent Calendar and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak.
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
17 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events
PRESENTATION
18 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Riverside Museum Associates Multicultural Council representative Luz Negron designating December 17, 2024, as Day of Inclusion (5-minute presentation)
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 19-35
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
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adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
City Clerk
19 Minutes of December 3, 2024
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City Manager
20 Request for Proposal 2394 Agreement with Cherry Bekaert, Inc ., Raleigh, North Carolina, for $ 535,000 plus a one percent commission on awarded funds from City Manager Professional Services expenditure account to complete economic development and tax services related to New Markets Tax Credits to benefit low-to-moderate income areas of City - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Report
Agreement
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21 City of Riverside Biennial Legislative Platform for 2025-2026 and direction on City's legislative advocacy teams for legislative and funding priorities (All Wards) Revised Report
Report
Legislative Platform_Redlined
2025-26 Legislative Platform
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Community and Economic Development
22 Case PR -2022-001359 - Proposal by Michelle Rubin of Regional Properties, Inc. - Zoning Code Amendment to facilitate construction of a multi -family residential development consisting of 347 units on 9.92 acres - 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 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 - 375 Alessandro Boulevard (former K-Mart retail store) (Intro. on 12-3-24, Ward 4) Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
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Finance
23 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Fourth Quarter cash, investments, and debt reports (All Wards) Report
Cash and Investment Report - Q4
Quarterly Debt Report - Q4
Presentation
Attachments:
24 Development impact fees update for Overlook Parkway Crossing at Alessandro Arroyo, local parks, regional and reserve parks, and trails (All Wards) Report
Local Park Development Impact Fees
Regional and Reserve Parks Development Impact Fees
Trails Development Impact Fees
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Human Resources
25 Revisions to Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Veterans Preference Policy (I-15), Municipal Volunteer Program (I-9), Miscellaneous Leave Compensation (II-8), Subpoena for Employment Records (III-3) (All Wards) Report
(I-15) Veterans' Preference Policy
I-9 Municipal Volunteer Program Policy
(II-8) Miscellaneous Leave Compensation
(III-3) Subpoena for Employment Records
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26 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the 2024 State mandated increase to the minimum wage and salary adjustments to additional temporary job classifications to maintain minimum wage increase differentials - Waive further reading (All Wards)
Report
Resolution
Attachments:
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
27 Agreement with iTennis Inc ., for estimated revenue of $ 60,000 annually to manage and operate Andulka Park Tennis Center for five years with three additional five-year extension options not -to-exceed twenty years - 5201 Chicago Avenue (Ward 3)
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Agreement
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Police
28 Approve Letter of Consent with Epic Aviations, LLC ., to re -assign Purchase Order 250024 to Ascent Aviation Group, Inc ., for purchase and delivery of Jet -A Aviation Fuel for City helicopters for $ 122,475 from October 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025 - Approve two one -year renewal periods with Ascent Aviation Group, Inc ., for purchase and delivery of Jet -A Aviation Fuel products in the amounts of $ 260,150 for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and $ 286,165 for Fiscal Year 2026-27 including 10 percent annual increases from General Fund, Police -Aviation Unit, Motor Fuels and Lubricants Account for future fuel market volatility through June 30, 2027 (All Wards)
Report
County of Riverside Consent to Assignment
Ascent Aviation Group, Inc. Pricing Letter
Consent Letter
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29 Agreement with State of California, Department of Justice for Tobacco Grant Program grant award of $ 320,994 for increase enforcement efforts to reduce illegal sale of tobacco products to minors from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the State of California, Department of Justice ’s 2024-25 Tobacco Grant Program award to increase enforcement activity aimed at reducing illegal sales and marketing of cigarettes and tobacco related products, including e -cigarettes, to minors; and authorizing the City Manager, or his Designee, to enter into and execute all of the necessary grant documents - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Report
Agreement
Resolution
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Public Utilities
30 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Southern California Public Power Authority semi -annual expenditure report update (All Wards)
Report
Presentation
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Public Works
31 Request for Proposal 2363 Agreement with TKE Engineering, Inc ., Riverside, for $185,525 plus five percent contingency for total not -to-exceed amount of $194,801.25 from Public Works -Capital Outlay -Grants Fund, Riverside Civil Rights Walk Project Account for engineering design plan preparation services for Riverside Civil Rights Walk Project for two-year term (Ward 1) Report
Agreement
Award Recommendation
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32 Award Bid 8105 to Q&E Pipeline Company, Pomona, for $ 214,725 from Victoria Avenue and Pleasant Street Project Account for construction of Victoria Avenue and Pleasant Street Storm Drain - Fund transfer - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 1)
Report
Project Map
Bid Award Recommendation
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33 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 22451 known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to remove the existing Preferential Parking Zones, “No Parking Any Time, except for residents with permits” on south side Tenth Street, westerly terminus to Pine Street and “No Parking between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., except for residents with permits” on Tenth Street, on north side from Redwood Drive to westerly terminus - Waive further reading (Ward 1)
Report
Resolution
Site Map
RMC Section 10.52.140
Preferential Permit Parking Letter
Application
Parking Schedule
TB Minutes - October 2, 2024
Presentation
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34 Purchase and installation of security cameras for Parking Garages 6 and 7 with Convergint Technologies, LLC, Orange, under Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement 030421-CTL for $ 175,336, with additional 15 percent change order authority of original quote, for total amount of $ 201,636 from Public Parking Fund, Parking Garage Guidance Light Camera Project Account (Ward 1)
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Report
Agreement
Quote (Garage 6)
Quote (Garage 7)
Sourcewell Cooperative Agreement 030421
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35 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
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 36 Implementation of temporary two -way traffic circulation twelve -month pilot project on Redwood Drive between University Avenue and 9th Street - Temporary conversion of University Avenue (S) to one -way westbound between Redwood Drive and Mount Rubidoux Drive if deemed appropriate during Redwood Drive two -way circulation pilot (Ward 1)
Report
Location Map
Conceptual Plan
Alternate Routes
Neighborhood Flyer
TB Minutes 11.6.24
Potential One-Way Circulation on University Avenue (S)
Presentation
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COMMUNICATIONS
37 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
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38 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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