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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 1:02 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Jamie Sachs spoke regarding City sponsorship of the Inland Empire Dance Festival. Errol Koshewitz spoke regarding City vendors paid in excess of $100,000. Albert Duarte spoke regarding local hiring for future City projects on behalf of the Inland Empire Building trades. Robert Ramos spoke regarding local hire on future City projects on behalf Iron Workers Union. Javier Enriquez spoke regarding the Southcoast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) update on Rules 1111 and 1121.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on Festival of Lights debrief meeting, Fire Fighter Foundation Bowling Tournament, Library Lockers ribbon cutting ceremony, Grove Riverside Conference Annual Dinner, and commemorating Booker T. Washington visit to Mount Rubidoux. Councilmember Cervantes reported on Inside Hunter Park Chamber event, grand opening of Franklin Residence Care Facility, and Senator Sabrina Cervantes swearing in ceremony. Councilmember Robillard reported on Community Conversations meeting at the Airport, Good Morning Riverside, Stuart Knox update on Workforce Development, opening of Jenson USA and tour of the facility, and meeting with Assemblymember Leticia Castillo. Councilmember Conder reported on Valentine’s Day, loss of actor friend Kevyn Howard, meeting with neighbors over the weekend, Annual Riverside County Transportation Commission 2-day Strategic Plan Workshop and announced that volunteers are needed for the 2025 SoCal Airshow in April.
Councilmember Mill reported on groundbreaking of Dutch Bros in Arlington, Community Connection meeting, Senator Sabrina Cervantes swearing in ceremony, Mission Inn Foundation Monopoly Challenge, Community Connection meeting in March at Hunt Park, and first pitch California Baptist University and University of California Riverside baseball game. Councilmember Perry reported on the Chamber of Commerce Annual Job Fair at Tyler Mall and Arlanza Boxing Club competition. Councilmember Hemenway thanked Fire Station #8 for participating in the La Sierra University School of Business Community of Love Art Project. Mayor Lock Dawson thanked everyone for efforts on the Mayor's State of the City and reported on a visit to Sacramento with Big City Mayors
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regarding Proposition 36 and Encampments on Caltrans jurisdiction and Mayor Leadership meeting with the Trump Administration.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received updates from the Sustainability Office regarding the Northside Agriculture Innovation Center groundbreaking ceremony and the Ohmio grand opening.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Councilmembers Robillard, Conder, and Mill recused themselves from the Closed Session items regarding (1) the City Council of the City of Riverside v. Councilmember Charles Conder and former Councilmember Steven R. Adams; and (2) Tony Platt v. City of Riverside.
PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES FOUNDATION 2025 GALA
The City Council received a presentation on the Riverside Community Services Foundation 2025 Gala.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
BUILDING PURCHASE - POLICE DEPARTMENT SUBSTATION - ARLINGTON VILLAGE - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - 9518 MAGNOLIA
The City Council received a report on the purchase of a building with Assessor Parcel Number 234-112-003, for the establishment of a substation for the Riverside Police Department in Arlington Village. One person spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) approve the purchase of 9518 Magnolia Avenue for $1,895,000, and $300,000 for associated costs; (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement; and (3) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation of $2,195,000 from General Fund Infrastructure reserves to the General
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Fund, Police Department, Land and Building & Improvements accounts for the purchase of the building and associated costs. The motion carried unanimously.
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CalPERS) - RETIREMENT COST-
SHARING AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
The City Council received a report on adopting a Resolution of Intention and to introduce an Ordinance amending the contract between CalPERS and the City of Riverside to implement additional retirement cost-sharing provisions. One person spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) adopt a Resolution of Intention to amend the contract between CalPERS and the City of Riverside to implement an additional retirement cost- sharing provision of one-half percent (.5 percent) of pensionable income for all Classic, CalPERS Level 1 & 2 Police Safety members hired before June 13, 2012, in the Unrepresented Police Management Group effective as soon as administratively possible; (2) introduce an Ordinance to amend the contract between CalPERS and the City of Riverside to implement additional retirement cost-sharing provision of one-half percent (0.5 percent) of pensionable income for all Classic, CalPERS Level 1 & 2 Police Safety members hired before June 13, 2012, in the Unrepresented Police Management Group.
The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the titles having been read and further reading waived, Resolution of Intention No. 24215 to Approve an Amendment to Contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System, was presented and adopted and an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City pf Riverside, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City of Riverside and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System,” was presented and introduced.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 2:07 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) § §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
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50, inclusive, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2300725; (2) §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; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Miguel Lopez. v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2407283/ Claim No. 24-05-24; (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 3700 Placentia Lane, generally described as AB Sports Complex, APN: 246-060-001, Bryant Grisby; Andrew Walcker, Negotiators; (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 1101-1199 Orange Street, generally described as the former Riverside Golf Club, APN: 206-070-003, 206-070-002, 246-060-011, by Adrenaline Sports Resorts; Overland Development; Greens Group; LCD California; Bryant Grigsby; Andrew Walcker; Atman Kadakia, 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 three cases; (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; and (9) §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.
The Mayor and City Council returned to open session at 3:19 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY - MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT - BRANDON PLACE, LP - 3941 POLK - RESOLUTION Public Hearing was called under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”), in connection with the proposed issuance of tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (“CSCDA”), in an amount not-to-exceed $40 million (the “Bonds”), to finance and refinance the
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acquisition, construction, development, and equipping of a 197-unit qualified residential rental project (the “Project”) to be owned and operated by the Borrower and located at 3941 Polk Street within the City of Riverside, California (the “City”), and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all required documents. No one spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) adopt a resolution to authorize the issuance of revenue or refunding bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $40 million by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority on behalf of Brandon Place, LP, (the “Borrower”); and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all the required documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24216 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving the Issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of Exempt Facility Bonds for a Qualified Residential Rental Project in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $40,000,000 for the Benefit of Brandon Place, LP, and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto, was presented and adopted.
CASE PR-2024-001705 - STREET VACATION AND TRAFFIC PATTERN MODIFICATION
MEASURES FOR FURTURE EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION -
PARK/FOURTEENTH/THIRTEENTH/VICTORIA - RESOLUTION
Public Hearing was called to consider a proposal by the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) to vacate a portion of Park Avenue, a portion of Fourteenth Street, and an alley.
The project includes traffic pattern modification measures to convert a portion of Thirteenth Street into one-lane, one-way traffic, and construct a traffic circle at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Thirteenth Street. The vacations and street pattern modifications are required to facilitate the future construction of the Eastside Elementary School. The project is bounded by Thirteenth Street to the north, Victoria Avenue to the east, Fourteenth Street to the south and Howard Avenue to the west. No one spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Falcone to (1) determine that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of
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the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the project will have a significant effect on the environment; (2) approve Planning Case PR- 2024-001705 (Street Vacation, Traffic Pattern Modification Measures), based on the findings outlined in the staff report and subject to the recommended conditions; and (3) adopt a Resolution vacating the subject right-of-way pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24217 of the City Council of the City Riverside, California, Making its Findings and Determinations in the Matter of Resolution of Intention No. 24211; and Making its Order Vacating Portions of Park Avenue, Alleyway, and Fourteenth Street and Approving Traffic Pattern Modification Measures, was presented and adopted.
CASE SD-2024-00017 - STREET VACATION FOR FUTURE THIRD STREET GRADE SEPARATION
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - COMMERCE/THIRD/MISSION INN
Public Hearing was called to consider a proposal by the City of Riverside Public Works Department and adopt a resolution, to vacate portions of Commerce and Third Streets, situated between Mission Inn Avenue and a portion of unimproved right-of-way to the north of Third Street, to facilitate the construction of the future Third Street Grade Separation. No one spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) determine that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the project will have a significant effect on the environment; (2) approve Planning Case SD-2024-00017 (Street Vacation), based on the findings outlined in the staff report and subject to the recommended conditions; and (3) adopt a Resolution vacating the subject right-of-way pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24218 of the City Council of the City Riverside, California, Making its Findings and Determinations in the Matter of Resolution of Intention No. 24212; and Making its Order Vacating Portions of Commerce Street and Third Street, Situated Between Mission Inn Avenue and Third Street to a Portion North of Third Street, was presented and adopted.
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EMINENT DOMAIN - THIRD STREET GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
Public Hearing was called to consider adopting the resolutions of the City of Riverside finding and determining the public interest and necessity for acquiring and authorizing the condemnation of certain real property interests within the City of Riverside and authorizing the City Attorney to file complaints in eminent domain, and the taking of all other actions required under the City’s eminent domain authority for the Third Street Grade Separation Project, Federal Project No. STPL-5058 (081) and provide all parties that have an interest in the affected properties, or their representatives, an opportunity to be heard on the issues related to the Resolutions of Necessity. Two people spoke regarding the matter. The public hearing was officially closed.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill to direct staff to bring this item back to the City Council no more than 30 days with updated resolutions. The motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 4:12 p.m. and reconvened at 6:17 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Councilmember Conder gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Richard Koosa spoke regarding California Air Resources Board, Affordable Housing, Electric Vehicles. Erin Snyder spoke regarding Adrenaline Sports Collaborative Project.
Patrick Maloney thanked the Mayor for the State of the City address and spoke regarding Neighbors of the Woodstreets meeting, Big Bear Puptopia Festival, Karaoke at the Hideaway Café, Back to the Grind, Euryale Brewing company and the Packing House and thanked the Police Department. Gracie Torres thanked the City Council for their work and for mitigating the issue with trash collection. Jason Hunter and Malissa McKeith spoke regarding the reaffirming the policy for the construction, replacement, development, extension and relocation of Electric and Water Utility Infrastructure. One caller spoke regarding an incident with the Riverside Police Officer. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding Senior Meals Program. Arrogant Hollywood spoke regarding public information from the Police Department.
PRESENTATION
RIVERSIDE PROSPERS
Mayor Lock Dawson gave a report on Mamma Mia Restaurant.
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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. The motion carried with (1) Mayor Lock Dawson voting aye on the Board and Commissions resignation and reappointments; (2) the Minutes of the City Council meeting of February 4, 2025, continued to the March 4, 2025, City Council meeting; and (3) the resolution reaffirming the policy for the construction, replacement, development, extension and relocation of Electric and Water Utility Infrastructure removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion. The motion carried unanimously.
ACCESS AGREEMENT - HANGAR SPACE - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6951 FLIGHT The City Council (1) approved a Riverside Municipal Airport Access Agreement with California Baptist University for a total estimated revenue amount of $90,139.80 to the Airport Department revenue account, for a five-year term ending September 30, 2029; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Airport Access Agreement with California Baptist University, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BID 8098 - TAXIWAY ‘A’ REHABILITATION PROJECT - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - 6951 FLIGHT
The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8098 to Maxwell Asphalt, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, in the amount of $775,559.50 for the Taxiway ‘A’ Rehabilitation Project at the Riverside Municipal Airport, located at 6951 Flight Road; (2) authorized 10 percent change order authority in an amount up to $77,555.95 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions, or necessary design changes; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute a construction agreement with Maxwell Asphalt, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 7 SECTION 7 AMENDMENT - FINES AND PENALTIES
REGARDING GENERAL NOISE - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend Riverside Municipal Code Section 7.35.010, and add Subdivision D, which prohibits any noise disturbance, as defined, which is plainly audible from 25 feet or more from the edge of the property, structure, or unit from which it originates, and allow for increased fine amounts to account for inflation; whereupon, an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Title 7 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Amending Section 7.15.010 Regarding Fines and Penalties and Section 7.35.010 Regarding General Noise Regulations,” was presented and introduced.
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LEGAL BUDGET - INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES, WITNESS AND ASSET LOCATION SERVICES, AND
PERSONAL SUBPOENA SERVICES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved a legal budget in an amount not-to-exceed $100,000 for investigative services, witness and asset location services, and personal subpoena services which will assist the City Attorney’s Office in their defense and prosecution of matters not captured by the Liability Insurance Trust Fund; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $100,000 in the General Fund, City Attorney’s Office, Community Livability Advocacy Legal Fees Account.
FURNITURE PURCHASE - CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE MODERNIZATION PROJECT The City Council (1) approved the Purchase Order with Totalplan Business Interiors, Inc., Riverside, under OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Agreement No. R191801 in the amount of $308,989.26 for the purchase of furniture, installation, and related services in connection with the City Attorney’s Office Modernization Project, and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to approve the purchase order with Totalplan Business Interiors, Inc., Riverside, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BOARD AND COMMISSIONAPPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATION
The Mayor and City Council (1) approved the appointment of Jamal Myrick to the Citywide seat on the Human Relations Commission for a term through March 1, 2028; (2) approved the appointment of Steven Delpino to the Ward 3 seat on the Airport Commission for a term through March 1, 2026; (3) approved the following appointments for terms through March 1, 2029: (a) Jessica Rojas to the Ward 3 seat on the Board of Library Trustees, (b) Natasha S. Ferguson to the Ward 6 seat on the Community Police Review Commission, (c) Donald Flores to the Ward 7 seat on the Airport Commission, (d) Antonius B. Van Vegten to the Ward 7 seat on the Human Resources Board, and (e) Mikael Becker to the Ward 7 seat on the Board of Public Utilities; and (4) filed the resignations of: (a) Bedan Kamau from the Human Resources Board Ward 3 seat, (b) Melina Moore-Reins from the Commission of the Deaf Ward 7 seat, and (c) Alycia Benson from the Board of Ethics Citywide seat.
MINUTES
The minutes of February 4, 2025, were continued to the City Council meeting on March 4, 2025.
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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CONTINUED USE OF UNPERMITTED AND/OR
NONCOMPLYING CONDITIONS - ESTABLISH SAFETY FIRST AMNESTY PROGRAM -
ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
The City Council approved the Land Use Committee recommendation to (1 ) introduce an Ordinance to amend Title 16 of the Riverside Municipal Code, Buildings and Construction, Chapter 16.04, by adding a new Section 16.04.461 that addresses the Continued Use of Unpermitted and/or Noncomplying Conditions; and (2) establish the Safety-First Amnesty Program and grant the Building Official the authority to execute the program in accordance with Senate Bill 1226, the California Building Code, and the California Existing Building Code, whereupon, an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance Of the City of Riverside, California, Adding Section 16.04.461 to the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Continued Use of Unpermitted and/or Noncomplying Conditions,” was presented and introduced.
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION’S NATIONAL INTEGRATED
HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS GRANT AWARD - HEAT TABLETOP EXERCISE CHALLENGE -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) accepted a $20,000 grant award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to support extreme heat planning; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $20,000, or the actual award amount, in General Fund, City Manager’s Office, Office of Sustainability revenue and expenditure accounts.
DECLARE AS EXEMPT SURPLUS - DISPOSITION AND SALE OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
FORMERLY KNOWN AS SUGARLOAF BOOSTER STATION - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution to declare as exempt surplus City-owned land, approximately 8,948 square feet, formerly known as the Sugarloaf Booster Station, bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 251-040-035; (2) authorized the marketing and sale of the Property at fair market value pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486 and in accordance with the City’s Administrative Manual 08.003.00 for the Disposition and Sale of City-owned Real Property; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this transaction; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24219 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Declaring as Exempt Surplus a City-Owned Parcel with Approximately 8,948 Square Feet, Bearing Assessor’s Parcel Number 251-040-035, Formerly known as the Sugarloaf Booster Station, Pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486, was presented and adopted.
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CASE PR-2024-001747 - SUMMARY STREET VACATION - VICTORIA/CENTRAL - 5276 VICTORIA - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) determined that this proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the project will have a significant effect on the environment; (2) approved Planning Case PR- 2024-001747 (VC-S) for the Summary Street Vacation of 1,438 square feet of a dedicated road easement, subject to the recommended conditions of approval; (3) adopted a resolution vacating the dedicated road easement pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute quitclaim deeds associated with the summary street vacation as necessary; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24220 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Providing for the Summary Vacation Case No. PR-2024-001747 of an Approximately 1,438-Square-Foot Excess Right-of-Way Located at 5276 Victoria Avenue Situated on the West Side of Victoria Avenue, North Central Avenue, Riverside, California, was presented and adopted.
CASE PR-2024-001746 - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO TITLES 18 SUBDIVISION - AND 19 ZONING - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council (1) adopted an ordinance amending Title 18 (Subdivision) and Title 19 (Zoning) of the Riverside Municipal Code; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7701 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 18.150.050 and Numerous Sections of Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Zoning, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT - CONSULTING SERVICES AND PROCUREMENT INITIATIVES The City Council (1) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Partners for Public Good, Los Angeles, for a term ending March 1, 2026, in the amount of $330,000 in accordance with the Purchasing Resolution No. 24101, Section 702(c); and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Partners for Public Good, including making minor and non- substantive changes.
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 - SELF-INSURANCE TRUST FUNDS - ANNUAL FINANCIAL REVIEW The City Council received and ordered filed the annual financial review of the City’s Self- Insurance Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY’S FIREWORKS LAWS - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
The City Council introduced an ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code (1) Section .18.010 to include a Social Host Liability; and (2) Section 1.18.020 to allow the use of sUAS Technology for fireworks enforcement; whereupon, an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 1.18 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Administrative Penalties for Violations of the City’s Fireworks Laws,” was presented and introduced.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - RETAIL SALE AND PURCHASE OF NATURAL GAS The City Council (1) approved the Amendment to the Agreement for retail sale and purchase of natural gas and the transaction confirmation with GHI Energy, LLC, to make non-substantive changes per the Environmental Protection Agency’s Biogas Regulatory Reform Rule; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Amendment to the Agreement including making minor and non-substantive changes.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved a Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, for Riverside Police Administrators’ Association (RPAA) unit which incorporates the negotiated revisions, and authorized the City Manager, or designee to execute the Memoranda of Understanding on behalf of the City; (2) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the revised MOU provisions as outlined in Exhibit A and Exhibit B of the staff report; and (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer or designee to record supplemental appropriations in the approximate amount of $153,977 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in the applicable funds and accounts; whereupon, the title having been read further reading waived, Resolution No. 24221 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 to Amend Parts I and II of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to Reflect Various Updates and Changes in Connection with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside Police Administrators’ Association (RPAA), was presented and adopted.
DONATION AND NAMING RIGHTS AGREEMENTS - MAIN LIBRARY
The City Council (1) approved the Donation and Naming Rights Agreement in the amount of $5,000 with Best Best & Krieger LLP for naming rights to the Children’s Stack at the Main Library to read as “Best Best & Krieger (Children’s Stack)”, (2) approved the Donation and Naming Rights Agreement in the amount of $50,000 with Alan L. Crafts at
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the Main Library to read as “The Susan Tieg Study Room”, (3) approved the Donation and Naming Rights Agreement in the amount of $5,000 with Riverside East Rotary for naming rights to the Children’s Stack at the Main Library to read “Riverside East Rotary (Children’s Stack)”, (4) approved the Donation and Naming Rights Agreement in the amount of $10,000 with S. Sue Johnson for naming rights to the Adult Stack at the Main Library to read “S. Sue and William R. Johnson (Adult Stack)”, and (5) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents and approve future addendums to the agreements.
BID 8140 - WROUGHT IRON FENCING - HERITAGE HOUSE - 8193 MAGNOLIA The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8140 for new wrought iron fencing at Heritage House to Harris Steel Fence Company, Incorporated, Los Angeles, for a construction contract in the amount of $120,429; (2) approved change order authority for Bid 8140 for new wrought iron fencing at Heritage House to Harris Steel Fence Company, Incorporated in the amount of $18,064 (15 percent of the contract) for a total amount of $138,493; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with Harris Steel Fence Company, Incorporated, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 - ADULT/ADOLESCENT FORENSIC SERVICES - ANNUAL
COMPENSATION INCREASE
The City Council approved an increase in annual compensation for adult/adolescent forensic services with the County of Riverside in the amount of $50,400, for a total annual amount of $121,200 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
RESOURCE ADEQUACY PURCHASE AND FINANCIAL ENERGY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT -
BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE CAPACITY
The City Council (1) approved the Resource Adequacy Purchase and Financial Energy Settlement Agreement with Baldy Mesa C, LLC, for 50 megawatts of battery energy storage capacity from the Baldy Mesa C Facility for a term of fifteen years and an estimated initial annual net capacity cost of $4,800,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Resource Adequacy Purchase and Financial Energy Settlement Agreement and all documents necessary to administer the Agreement including the ability to make non-substantive changes, as well as to execute future amendments to the Resource Adequacy and Financial Energy Settlement Agreement under terms and conditions substantially similar or superior to the Resource Adequacy Purchase and Financial Energy Settlement Agreement or, if needed, to
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terminate the Resource Adequacy Purchase and Financial Energy Settlement Agreement in accordance with Agreement terms and conditions.
MASTER SOFTWARE SERVICES AGREEMENT
The City Council (1) approved the Consent to Assignment Agreement with Wastech Corp., for the Master Software Services Agreement by and between Rubicon Global LLC, and the City of Riverside, pursuant to Sourcewell Contract #020221-RUB executed on February 29, 2024; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Consent to Assignment Agreement with Wastech Corp., for the Master Software Services Agreement.
AMEND RESOLUTION 20295 - LOCAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE LIMITATIONS - RESOLUTION The City Council adopted a Resolution to update Riverside Municipal Code Title 14, Public Utilities, Chapter 14.12 Discharges of Wastes into the Public Sewer and Pollutants into Storm Drain Systems, Section 14.12.350 Local Limits for the removal of chloride, sodium, sulfate and their associated limits; to reduce the maximum concentration level of the silver limits to 0.8 mg/L and to remove the 5.0 mg/L and (1) footnote as listed on the December 12 2002 local limit pollutant discharge limitations effective September 2024; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24222 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution 20295 To Revise Table 1 to Remove Chloride, Sodium, Sulfate and their Corresponding Limits; Reduce the Maximum Silver Concentration Limit; and Remove Footnote 1, was presented and adopted.
TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM - SCHEDULE AND CHARGES
AMENDMENT - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED - RESOLUTION ADOPTED
The City Council (1) introduced an Ordinance, amending and updating Chapter 16.68 Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee of the Riverside Municipal Code; (2) adopted a Resolution amending the applicable Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees applicable to all development in the City of Riverside; and (3) directed staff to amend the City of Riverside Schedule of Fees and Charges prior to the requested April 1, 2025 effective date; whereupon, an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Chapter 16.68 of the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee in its Entirety,” was presented and introduced and whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24223 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending the Applicable Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Applicable to all Development in the City of Riverside, was presented and adopted.
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BID 8045 - FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ARTERIAL AND MINOR STREETS MAINTENANCE, PHASE 2 The City Council (1) awarded Construction Contract for Bid 8045 to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., Anaheim, in the amount of $2,882,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 2; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
REAFFIRM POLICY EXCEPTING CERTAIN TYPES OF UTILITY PROJECTS FROM SECTION 1109 OF RIVERSIDE CITY CHARTER AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 15507 - RESOLUTION The City Council received a report on a resolution reaffirming the policy for the construction, replacement, development, extension and relocation of Electric and Water Utility Infrastructure. Two people spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hemenway and seconded by Councilmember Robillard to (1) adopt a resolution, reaffirming the policy excepting certain types of projects from Section 1109 of the Riverside City Charter and repealing Resolution No. 15507; (2) review comparative data with the budget cycle; (3) seek outside counsel opinion of the policy; and (4) refer the change authority limit for Riverside Public Utilities projects to the next Charter Review Committee for review. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24224 of the City Council of Riverside, California, Reaffirming the Policy for the Construction, Replacement, Development, Extension, and/or Relocation of Electric and Water Utility Infrastructure and Excepting Certain Types of Utility Projects from Section 1109 of the Riverside City Charter, and Repealing Resolution No. 15507, was presented and adopted.
EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATING AGREEMENT - DEVELOPMENT OF RIVERSIDE ADVENTURE CENTER
AND MIXED-USE TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT WITHIN NORTHSIDE SPECIFIC PLAN The City Council received a report on an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Adrenaline Sports Collaborative for acquisition and development of 126 acres of City- owned property, Assessor Parcel Numbers 246-060-011, 206-070-002 and 206-070-003 for development of Riverside Adventure Center and Mixed-Use Town Center Development within Northside Specific Plan. Nine people spoke on the matter.