City Council
City of Riverside Mayor
Patricia Lock Dawson
Councilmembers:
Philip Falcone
Clarissa Cervantes
Steven Robillard
Chuck Conder
Sean H. Mill
Jim Perry
Steve Hemenway
Agenda
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
1:00 PM
Publication Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Meeting Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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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
INVOCATION - Councilmember Perry
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 1 To comment on Consent Calendar, Closed Sessions 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 .
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meetings:
Finance Committee at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 13, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
Economic Development Committee at 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 20, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, March 24, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
COMMUNICATIONS
3 City Manager Updates (City Manager) (5-minute presentation) 4 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
PRESENTATION
5 City Manager's Office Department overview and employee recognition (10-minute presentation) (All Wards)
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 6-24
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
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City Attorney
6 Adopt 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 to include “plainly audible” standard for enforcement and allow for increased fine amounts to account for inflation - Waive further reading (Intro. on 2-25-25, All Wards) Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
City Clerk
7 File resignations of Brian Baird from Human Resources Board Citywide seat, Mary S. Berkley from Museum of Riverside Board Citywide seat, and Steven Cason from Transportation Board Ward 3 seat (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
City Council
8 Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends introduction an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish axle restrictions prohibiting use by commercial vehicles exceeding three axles and cutting through Madison Street from Indiana Avenue to Victoria Avenue (Ward 5)
Report
Ordinance
Site Map
Truck Analysis
Transportation Board Meeting Minutes - August 7, 2024
Mobility & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2024 Presentation
Attachments:
Community and Economic Development
9 Adopt 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 and establish Safety -First Amnesty Program to address legalization of unpermitted residential structures - Waive further reading (Intro. on 2-25-25, All Wards)
Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
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Fire
10 Adopt 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 including Social Host Liability and use of sUAS Technology for fireworks enforcement - Waive further reading (Intro. on 2-25-25, All Wards) Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
Housing and Human Services
11 Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program Loan Agreements with Mulberry Gardens Family, L .P., for $ 1,000,000 for 149 affordable housing units and manager unit located at 2524 Mulberry Street and Sunrise at Bogart L .P., for $ 1,440,000 for 22 affordable housing units and manager unit located at 11049 Bogart Street - A Resolution of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application for, and acceptance of any funds from, the Prohousing Incentive Program Round Three Program administered through the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development and authorizing the execution of necessary grant documents by the City Manager, or Designee - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Wards 1 and 7)
Report
Resolution
Mulberry Family Gardens. L.P. Loan Agreement
Sunrise at Bogart L.P. Loan Agreement
Attachments:
12 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving an application for funding for $ 10,000,000 and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager or Designee for a 2024 Homeownership Supernofa offered by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for Habitat for Humanity Riverside ’s affordable homeownership development of 13 single-family homes with eight accessory dwelling units - Waive further reading - Five affirmative votes required - 7382 and 7384 Garden Street (Ward 5)
Report
Resolution
Attachments:
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
13 Authorize change order to Agreement with JB Bostic Company, Inc ., Anaheim, including $ 416,618 for additive bid items, 10 percent total contract contingency
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amount of $ 89,300, and 5 percent amount of $ 44,650 for ancillary costs such as permits, testing, inspections and administration, for revised total contract amount not-to-exceed $ 1,398,918 and total project amount not to exceed $ 1,443,568 from Capital Outlay Fund, Citywide Park Improvement Project -Park Parking Lot Project accounts for Citywide park improvements parking lot projects - Supplemental appropriation - Fund transfer - Five affirmative votes required (Wards 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7)
Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Agreement
Attachments:
Police
14 Appropriate $ 422,796.61 to Grants and Restricted Programs Fund various programs accounts for overtime reimbursement of Riverside Police Department's participation in various local, state, and federal task forces - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
ReportAttachments:
Public Utilities
15 Annual Electric and Water Utility Rate Plan update (All Wards) Report
Presentation
Attachments:
16 Request for Proposal 2383 - Design Build Services Agreement with Cornerstone Construction Company, Victorville, for not -to-exceed amount of $ 228,000, plus 15 percent change order authority for total capital expenditure of $ 327,000 from Electric Fund, Substation Upgrade Capital Account for La Colina Substation New Gate and Driveway Project for one year from date specified in Notice to Proceed once issued by City (Ward 2)
Report
Project Site Map
Bid Award Recommendation
Presentation
Attachments:
17 Request for Proposal 2340 Agreement with AESI -US (AESI), Inc ., for $ 329,100 from Public Utilities Electric and Water Funds accounts for cybersecurity consulting services such as cyber program assessment, cyber posture assessment, vulnerability assessment services, penetration testing services, remediation services, incident response services, training services, mentoring services, and exercise services for three-year term (All Wards)
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Report
Agreement
RFP Award Recommendation
Presentation
Attachments:
18 Request for Proposal 2410 Agreement with A&G Electronics Inc ., Riverside, for $300,000 from Electric -Public Utility Benefits Fund, Refrigerator Recycling Program and Unprogrammed Funds Accounts for refrigerator and freezer recycling program for three-year term (All Wards)
Report
Agreement
RFP Award Recommendation
Presentation
Attachments:
Public Works
19 Third Street Grade Separation - Second Amendment to Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc ., Omaha, Nebraska, for $ 216,698.75, for total amount of $2,808,642.56 from Measure A Fund, Third Street /BNSF Grade Separation Project accounts and California Department of Transportation Grade Separation Program Funding application and award for additional services for plans, specifications, and estimate phase of Third Street Grade Separation project through December 31, 2026 - Underpass Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Company for $ 10,200,000, to grant necessary permanent construction and access to BNSF by City - Record increase in revenues and appropriate equal amount of expenditures in the amount of $ 3,750,482 in Capital Outlay -Grants Fund, Third Street/BNSF Grade Separation from BNSF matching funds - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, 1) authorizing the filing of an application with the California Department of Transportation for a grant of funds to construct the Third Street Underpass at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Project; 2) authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager; 3) certifying that all matters prerequisite to the award of the construction contract can be accomplished within two years after allocation of the funds; and 4) certifying that sufficient local funds will be made available as the work of the project progresses - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 1 and 2)
Report
Amendment to Agreement
Underpass Agreement
Resolution
Presentation
Attachments:
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20 Award Bid 8108 to American Construction Company, LLC ., Anaheim, for $119,050.50 from Sidewalk Patricia Beatty and RRFB Project expenditure account for construction of Patricia Beatty Elementary School Sidewalk Project (Ward 1) Report
Project Location Map
Bid Award Recommendation
Attachments:
21 Proposed implementation of speed humps on Maude Street between Lincoln and Marguerita Avenues (Ward 3)
Report
Location Map
Speed Hump Criteria Checklist
Potential Locations
Traffic Count Data
Street View Photos
Speed Hump Program Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines Standard Plan No. 251 – Speed Bump (Type II)
Speed Hump Spacing Exhibit from ITE Speed Hump Guidelines FHWA Engineering Speed Management Countermeasures
TB Minutes - 2-5-25
Presentation
Attachments:
22 Final Tract Map 37964 - Proposal by Russell Crha, to subdivide one parcel into four parcels - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Final Map of Tract Map No. 37964 - Accept agreement and sureties for installation and faithful performance of improvements and labor and material bonds - Waive further reading - Northerly side of 9261 Duncan Avenue, between Turnbull Road and Pershing Drive (Ward 5)
Report
Resolution
Map
Development Review Committee Staff Report - Conditions of Approval Bonds
Attachments:
23 Final Tract Map 38913 - Proposal by Matthew Esquivel, of Warmington Residential, predecessor to Thomas J. Hildebrandt of Century Communities of California, to subdivide three parcels into Multi -Family Development, consisting of 149 units including 141 market rate and 8 affordable units, and private streets, common open space and private open space - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Final Map of Tract Map No. 38913 - Accept agreement and sureties for installation and faithful performance of improvements
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and labor and material bonds - Waive further reading - North of State Route 91, between Van Buren Boulevard and Myers Street (Ward 5)
Report
Resolution
Map
City Council Final Approved Conditions
Bonds
Attachments:
24 Adopt 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 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 2-25-25, All Wards) Report
Ordinance
Attachments:
DISCUSSION CALENDAR - Item # 25-27
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 25 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommend introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, adding Chapter 5.85 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding junk dealers and scrap metal recyclers (City Attorney) (All Wards ) (10-minute presentation)
Report
Ordinance
Presentation
Attachments:
26 Annual Progress Report for City of Riverside General Plan 2025 - Direct staff to submit the Annual Progress Report for City of Riverside ’s General Plan 2025 to Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and California Department of Housing and Community Development, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400 (a)(2) (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) ( 10-minute presentation)
Report
CY 2024 - Annual General Plan Progress Report
1A - Appendix A - Implementation Table
1B - Appendix B - 2024 Housing Element Progress
1C - Appendix C - GPAs as of 2024
1D - Appendix D - CIP Projects
Presentation
Attachments:
27 Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide user fees and charges findings report from MGT of America Consulting, LLC - Schedule public hearing for proposed Fiscal
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Year 2024-25 Citywide user fees and charges and parking bail schedule on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 3 p.m. (Finance) (All Wards) (30-minute presentation) Report
Fee Schedule Changes
Riverside Dev Fees Report
Presentation
Attachments:
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CLOSED SESSIONS - Item # 28-35
Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. 28 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Denny Corbett v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .(s):
240098
ReportAttachments:
29 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning Anthony White v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .:
99000118-LTM
ReportAttachments:
30 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and /or receive from legal counsel concerning David Bartlone v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No .(s):
ADJ13993316;
ReportAttachments:
31 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, Claim No.: 24-09-28 ReportAttachments:
32 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and /or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case ReportAttachments:
33 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 - two cases
ReportAttachments:
34 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:
35 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
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City Firefighters Association, Riverside Police Officers Association (Police and Police Supervisory Units ), Service Employees International Union # 721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers # 47, and Riverside Police Administrators Association
ReportAttachments:
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. 36 Case DP -2024-01600 - Request by Riverside Housing Development Corporation on behalf of Orange Valley Masonic Lodge No. 13 to designate Mercantile Hall as City Landmark - Determine project be designated as Mercantile Hall - Orange Valley Masonic Lodge No. 13 as a City Landmark, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption) and 15308 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment ), as proposal will have no significant effect on environment, identifies structure as a cultural resource, and preserves historic character of a cultural resource - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the application under Planning Case Number DP-2024-01600 designating the Mercantile Hall - Orange Valley Masonic Lodge # 13 located at 2931 Twelfth Street, as City Historic Landmark # 150 - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance 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 property located at 2931 Twelfth Street from the Single-Family Residential Zone (R-1-7000) to the Cultural Resources Overlay Zone (CR) - 2931 Twelfth Street (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (5-minute presentation)
Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Legal Description
Recommended CR Overlay Findings
CHB Staff Report 1-15-2025
CHB Minutes 1-15-2025
Presentation
Notice
Attachments:
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COMMUNICATIONS
37 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
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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