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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.
Councilmember Perry gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Brian Bonnett and Ernesto Guerrero spoke regarding SEIU 721 Respect Riverside Workers.
Robert Bahling thanked City staff for support while he was in the hospital. Bob Buster spoke regarding the history of Greenbelt. Patrick Maloney spoke regarding Neighbors of the Woodstreets meeting, Karaoke at Back the Grind, Saint Patrick’s Day event at Euryale and Packing House Breweries, and the passing of artist Steve Nazar. Darrin Jenkins spoke regarding the delay in 911 response time.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful (KCRB) at White Park, Neighbors of the Woodstreets meeting, Riverside Pipe and Drum Pub Crawl, and Downtown Area Neighborhood Alliance (DANA) meeting at Fairmount Park.
Councilmember Cervantes reported on Northside Agriculture Groundbreaking, Annual Women's Empowerment Conference, University Neighborhood meeting at Crest Community Church, and recognized everyone observing Ramadan. Councilmember Robillard reported on the Ohmio grand opening, University California, Riverside (UCR) Public Policy Panel, Community meeting in Ward 3, and Riverside Firefighters Association Retirement Dinner. Councilmember Conder reported on 25th Annual King High School Remembrance event, UCR Public Policy Panel, Arlington Heights Little League opening day, Riverside Firefighters Association Retirement Dinner. Councilmember Mill reported on Riverside Latter-Day Saints State Conference, Good Morning Riverside at the Mission Inn, KRCB at O'Reilly Auto Parts Store on Magnolia Avenue, Community Connections meeting at Villegas Park, and the April Community Connection meeting at Hunt Park.
Councilmember Perry reported on Hillcrest High School Athletic games and championship, Hillcrest welcomed the United States Army recruiting team, KRCB cleanup in Ward 5 and 6, and grand opening of Pollo Campero. Councilmember Hemenway reported on Community Health Resource Fair at La Sierra Park.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee is scheduled for Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Economic Development Committee is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, March 24, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
The City Council received updates from the (1) Library Department on Riverside Reads 2025; and (2) Community and Economic Development Department on the 2050 General Plan.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Councilmembers Conder and Mill recused themselves from the Closed Session items regarding Claim No.: 24-09-28 concerning Phaedra Norton.
PRESENTATION
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION The City Council received and ordered filed a presentation on the City Manager's Office Department overview and employee recognitions.
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 Mayor Lock Dawson voting aye on the Board and Commissions resignation.
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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - FINES AND PENALTIES REGARDING GENERAL
NOISE - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend Riverside Municipal Code § 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 the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7703 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 adopted.
BOARD AND COMMISSION RESIGNATIONS
The Mayor and City Council filed the resignations of (1) Brian Baird from the Human Resources Board Citywide seat; (2) Mary S. Berkley from the Museum of Riverside Board Citywide seat; and (3) Steven Cason from the Transportation Board Ward 3 seat.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - ESTABLISH AXLE RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES - MADISON/INDIANA/VICTORIA - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED The City Council approved the Mobility and Infrastructure Committee’s recommendation to amend Title 10, Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish an axle restriction prohibiting use by commercial vehicles exceeding three axles and cutting through Madison Street from Indiana to Victoria Avenues; whereupon an ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section
10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to Establish Axle Restrictions on Madison Street,” was presented and introduced.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - CONTINUED USE OF UNPERMITTED AND/OR
NONCOMPLYING CONDITIONS - ESTABLISH SAFETY FIRST AMNESTY PROGRAM -
ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending 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; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7704 of the City of Riverside, California, Adding Section 16.04.461 to the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Continued Use of Unpermitted and/or Noncomlying Conditions, was presented and adopted.
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RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF CITY’S FIREWORKS LAWS - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter
1.18.010 to include a Social Host Liability and use of sUAS Technology for fireworks enforcement; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7705 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 adopted.
PROHOUSING INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM LOAN AGREEMENTS - AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND MANAGER UNIT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - 2524 MULBERRY – 11049 BOGART - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved a Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program Loan Agreement with Mulberry Gardens Family, L.P. for $1,000,000 in Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program funds for the development of 149 affordable housing units and a manager’s unit located at 2524 Mulberry Street in Ward 1 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Loan Agreement with Mulberry Gardens Family, L.P., including making minor and non- substantive changes; (2) approved a Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program Loan Agreement with Sunrise at Bogart, L.P. for $1,440,000 in Prohousing Incentive Pilot Program funds for the development of 22 affordable housing units and a manager’s unit located at 11049 Bogart Avenue in Ward 7 and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Loan Agreement with Sunrise at Bogart L.P, including making minor and non- substantive changes after the Ground Lease has been fully executed between Neighborhood Partnerships Housing Services, Inc., and Sunrise at Bogart, L.P. and recorded against the property located at 11049 Bogart Avenue, Riverside, CA 92505; (3) adopted a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to submit an application for $1,440,000 of Prohousing Incentive Program Round 3 grant funds to be used for the development of affordable housing; (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to accept and receive Prohousing Incentive Program Round 3 funds and to execute any documents necessary to secure such award and administer the Prohousing Incentive Program Round 3 grant; and (5) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and supplemental appropriation in an amount of up to $1,440,000 in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24229 of the City Council 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
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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, was presented and adopted.
2024 HOMEOWNERSHIP SUPERNOFA - HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RIVERSIDE’S AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - 7382/7384 GARDEN - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) adopted a Resolution authorizing the City of Riverside to submit a CalHome Grant Application to request $10,000,000 from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development’s 2024 Homeownership Super Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) to support Habitat for Humanity Riverside’s affordable homeownership development of 13 single-family homes with eight accessory dwelling units at 7382 and 7384 Garden Street; (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign and execute all documents necessary for the administration of the Cal Home Program grant, including making minor and non-substantive changes; (3) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenue and supplemental appropriation in an amount of up to $10,000,000 in the HHS Grant Fund; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24230 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Approving an Application for Funding 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, was presented and adopted.
AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDER - CITYWIDE PARK IMPROVEMENTS PARKING LOT PROJECTS -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - INTERFUND TRANSFER
The City Council (1) authorized change order and award additive bid items amending the Construction Agreement with JB Bostic Company, Inc., Anaheim, for the Citywide Park Improvements – Parking Lot Project in the amount of $416,618 for a revised contract amount of not-to-exceed $1,398,918; (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer of $550,568 from the General Fund to the Capital Outlay Fund, and appropriate the same amount in the Capital Outlay Fund for the Citywide Park Improvements Project – Park Parking Lots; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the amended Construction Agreement with JB Bostic Company, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
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REIMBURSEMENT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN VARIOUS LOCAL, STATE,
AND FEDERAL TASK FORCES - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) increased revenues and authorized supplemental appropriations in the amount of $422,796.61 in the Grants and Special Programs Fund and Various Programs listed in the staff report; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to receive reimbursement of funds for services performed in cooperation with the task forces listed in the staff report.
ANNUAL ELECTRIC AND WATER UTILITY RATE PLAN UPDATE
The City Council received and ordered filed the annual electric and water utility rate plan update for the results of Fiscal Year 2023-24.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2383 - DESIGN BUILD SERVICES AGREEMENT - LA COLINA
SUBSTATION NEW GATE AND DRIVEWAY PROJECT
The City Council (1) approved a Design Build Services Agreement for La Colina Substation New Gate and Driveway with Cornerstone Construction Company, Victorville, for a term of one year from date specified in the Notice to Proceed once issued by City, in a not- to-exceed amount of $228,000; (2) authorized a 15 percent, or $34,000 change order authority for the contract with Cornerstone Construction Company, Victorville, for Request for Proposal 2383 La Colina Substation New Gate and Driveway Project; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to effectuate the procurement described in the staff report, as well as the ability to make minor non-substantive changes in alignment with all purchasing policies.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2340 - AGREEMENT - CYBERSECURITY CONSULTING SERVICES The City Council (1) approved the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with AESI- US, Inc., from Request for Proposal 2340, for cybersecurity consulting services, for a three- year term, in an amount of $329,100; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreements, including making minor non-substantive changes, and to sign all documents and instruments necessary to complete the transactions.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2410 - AGREEMENT - REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER RECYCLING
PROGRAM
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement from Request for Proposal 2410 to administer the Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling program to A&G Electronics Inc., for a three-year term in the amount of $300,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Professional Consultant
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Services Agreements, including making minor and non-substantive changes to the agreements.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - UNDERPASS AGREEMENT - THIRD STREET GRADE SEPARATION -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement for the Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) phase of the Project with HDR Engineering, Inc., Omaha, Nebraska, to extend the term of the agreement to December 31, 2026, and to provide additional services in the amount of $216,698.75, for a total contract amount of $2,808,642.56; (2) approved the Underpass Agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) in the amount of $10,200,000; (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement and the Underpass Agreement, including making minor and non-substantive changes; (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the right-of-way easement documents between the City and BNSF, including making minor and non-substantive changes; (5) adopted a Resolution: (a) authorizing the filing of an application with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for State Section 190 Grade Separation Program funds, (b) authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager, or his designee, (c) certifying that all matters prerequisite to the award of the construction contract can be accomplished within two years after allocation of the funds (d) certifying that sufficient local funds will be made available; and (6) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record an increase in revenues and appropriate an equal amount of expenditures in the amount of $3,750,482 in the Capital Outlay-Grants Fund, Third Street/BNSF Grade Separation from BNSF matching funds; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24231 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, was presented and adopted.
AWARD BID 8108 - PATRICIA BEATTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SIDEWALK PROJECT The City Council (1) awarded Bid 8108 for the construction of Patricia Beatty Elementary School Sidewalk Project to American Construction Company, LLC, Anaheim, in the
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amount of $119,050.50; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Construction Contract with American Construction Company, LLC, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
PROPOSED SPEED HUMPS IMPLEMENTATION - MAUDE/LINCOLN/MARGUERITA The City Council approved the proposed speed humps on Maude Street between Lincoln Avenue and Marguerita Avenue.
FINAL TRACT MAP - 37964 - 9261 DUNCAN - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Parcel Map No. 37964; and (2) accepted the agreement and sureties for the installation and faithful performance of improvements and the labor and material bond in accordance with the improvement plans for the development of Parcel Map No. 37964; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24232 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Accepting the Final Map of Parcel Map No. 37964, was presented and adopted.
FINAL TRACT MAP 38913 - MULTI-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT - STATE ROUTE 91/VAN BUREN/
MYERS - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) adopted the Resolution of Acceptance for final approval of Tract Map No. 38913; and (2) accepted the agreement and sureties for the installation and faithful performance of improvements and the labor and material bond in accordance with the improvement plans for the development of Tract Map No. 38913; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24233 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Accepting the Final Map of Tract No. 38913 , was presented and adopted.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE -
ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an Ordinance, amending and updating Chapter 16.68 – Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee of the Riverside Municipal Code; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7706 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 adopted.
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - JUNK DEALERS AND SCRAP METAL
RECYCLERS - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED
The City Council received a report to add Chapter 5.85 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding junk dealers and scrap metal recyclers. No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Perry to approve the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommendation to (1) receive a report summarizing the proposed ordinance adding Chapter 5.85 “Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Recyclers” to the Riverside Municipal Code; and (2) introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 5.85 “Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Recyclers” to the Riverside Municipal Code. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Adding Chapter 5.85 to the Riverside Municipal Code Regarding Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Recyclers,” was presented and introduced.
RIVERSIDE GENERAL PLAN 2025 ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
The City Council received a report on the 2024 Annual Progress Report for the City of Riverside’s General Plan 2025. One person spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Perry to (1) receive and order filed the 2024 Annual Progress Report for the City of Riverside’s General Plan 2025; and (2) direct staff to submit the Annual Progress Report for the City of Riverside’s General Plan 2025 to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65400 (a)(2). The motion carried unanimously.
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 CITYWIDE USER FEES AND CHARGES AND PARKING BAIL
SCHEDULE - SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING
The City Council received a report on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide user fees and charges findings report from MGT of America Consulting, LLC. One person spoke on the matter.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) receive the Fees and Charges Study findings report from MGT of America Consulting, LLC; and (2) direct staff to limit increasing cost recovery fees to 80 percent and report back to City Council in 18 months for review.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Mill to set a public hearing to occur on April 15, 2025, for the adoption of the proposed user fees and charges adjustments and Parking Bail Schedules and adopt resolutions amending the City Fees and Charges Schedule and Parking Bail Schedules for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions at 3:29 p.m. pursuant to Government Code (1) §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; (2) §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; (3) §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; (4) §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; (5) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding one case; (6) §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation regarding two cases; (7) §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 (8) §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 4:11 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
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PUBLIC HEARING
CASE DP-2024-01600 - CITY LANDMARK - MERCANTILE HALL - RESOLUTION - ORDINANCE INTRODUCED - 2931 TWELFTH
Public Hearing was called to consider adopting a Resolution to designate the Mercantile Hall – Orange Valley Masonic Lodge #13, located at 2931 Twelfth Street, as a City Landmark and adopt an Ordinance amending the Zoning Code Map to apply the CR - Cultural Resources Overlay Zone to the subject property. Eight people 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 Planning Case DP-2024-01600 (Historic Designation), to designate the Mercantile Hall – Orange Valley Masonic Lodge #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 the proposal will have no significant effect on the environment, identifies the structure as a cultural resource, and preserves the historic character of a cultural resource; (2) approve Planning Case DP- 2024-01600 (Historic Designation) based on, and subject to, the Cultural Heritage Board facts for findings outlined in the Cultural Heritage Board staff report; (3) adopt a Resolution designating the Mercantile Hall – Orange Valley Masonic Lodge #13 as a City Landmark; (4) approve the findings for the Zoning Code Map Amendment to apply the CR-Cultural Resources Overlay Zone to the subject property; and (5) introduce an Ordinance to rezone 2931 Twelfth Street from the R-1-7000-Single Family Residential Zone to the R-1- 7000-CR – Single Family Residential and Cultural Resources Overlay Zones. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24234 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, was presented and adopted and an Ordinance entitled “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)”, was presented and adopted.