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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 3:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Richard Miller spoke regarding damage to steamer tracks at Hunter Hobby Park caused by cars driving on the track. Aurora Chavez spoke regarding a survey targeting the senior community and senior meals. Ruben Greg Soto spoke regarding violent acts toward women.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Falcone reported on the Bordwell Hippity Hop Spring event, White Park Art Market, Northside Improvement Association meeting, and Northside Adventure Park Community meeting. Councilmember Cervantes reported on the University Neighborhood Association meeting, Hippity Hop Spring event, Cheech Eastside Leaders Exhibit, opening of the Farm House Collective, and Riverside Arts Council Mayors Ball.
Councilmember Robillard reported on the California Baptist University (CBU) Symposium for individuals with disabilities, Midtown Car show, Hooray for Life Banquet, Neighborhood meeting regarding Alin Party supply property, Aerospace Expo at the Riverside Airport, and Sweet Moments in Midtown. Councilmember Conder reported on the opening of Farm House Collective, Riverside Medical Center (RMC) 90th Anniversary Gala, Association of Defense Community National Summit, Riverside Life Services Marathon, Change of Command of Lieutenant Colonel Judith A. Coyle, March Air Force Base Air Show, and thanked Frank Arreola for covering Ward 4 in his absence. Councilmember Mill reported on Arlington Park Pickleball Court groundbreaking, Casa Blanca cleanup event, Latino Network Cesar Chavez breakfast, Villegas Park Advisory Committee meeting, Easter Egg Hunt, and Community Connection event. Councilmember Perry reported on National Crime Victims Right week and Spring event at Bryant Park.
Councilmember Hemenway reported on the grand opening of the Octapharma Plasma, Spring Fest Easter Egg Hunt at La Sierra Park, bulky item drop-off, and tree planting event.
Mayor Lock Dawson reported on the Riverside Arts Council Mayors Ball, Youth Homelessness Press Conference, Iftar event at the Islamic Center of Riverside, and Easter Sunrise Service.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The City Council Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., at the Art Pick Council Chamber.
The City Council Land Use Committee on meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., Art Pick Council Chamber.
COMMUNICATIONS
CITY MANAGER UPDATE
There were no updates received at this time.
COUNCILMEMBERS DECLARATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND EX PARTE ITEMS There were no conflicts of interest and ex parte items declared at this time.
PRESENTATION
MUSEUM OF RIVERSIDE DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION The City Council received and ordered filed a presentation on the Museum Department and recognizing Kim Cobb as the Museum Department’s 2024 Employee of the Year.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK
Mayor Lock Dawson presented a Proclamation to Library Director Erin Christmas recognizing April 6-12 as National Library Week.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
2024 CITY SPIRIT AWARD
The City Council received a report on the 2024 City Spirit award nominee selection. No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Perry to select Senator Richard Roth for the 2024 City Spirit Award to honor his extraordinary deeds and community spirit, good citizenship, and dedication to enhance the quality of life in the city. The motion carried unanimously.
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COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES PLAN PROPOSAL - PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED The City Council received a report on the establishment of a three-year rate plan for commercial solid waste services. No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill (1) to receive and ordered filed the report on the proposed changes to commercial solid waste rates; and (2) directing the City Manager to prepare all documents necessary for public noticing of the rate proposal and set a public hearing for June 10, 2025, at 3 p.m., with new rates effective July 1, 2025. The motion carried unanimously.
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 SECOND QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE - MID-CYCLE BUDGET
ADJUSTMENTS - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council received a report on the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Financial update and proposed mid-year budget adjustments. No one spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Hemenway to (1) receive and ordered filed the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Second Quarter Financial update; and (2) authorize the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record mid-cycle budget adjustments, including supplemental appropriations, interfund transfers, and other budgetary entries in the amount of $254,423 of expenditure and $2,767,065 in revenue adjustments across various funds detailed in the staff report; (3) reallocate for homeless outreach and senior rental assistance and refer to the Housing and Homelessness Committee for review of other funding solutions and (4) authorize the City Manager take action based on the outcome of Housing and Homelessness Committee to ensure the City has a balanced budget by June 30. The motion carried unanimously.
AWARD BID 8144 - REHABILITATION AND EXPANSION - 3580 MISSION INN The City Council received a report on Bid 8144 for the Museum of Riverside rehabilitation and expansion project. Five people spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Falcone and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) award Bid 8144 for Museum of Riverside rehabilitation and expansion to BNBuilders, Irvine, for a construction contract in the amount of
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$28,552,072; (2) approve 15 percent change order authority for Bid 8144 for Museum of Riverside rehabilitation and expansion to BNBuilders in the amount of $4,282,811 for a total contract amount of $32,834,883; (3) reject bid from Clark Construction Group; and (4) authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with BNBuilders, including making minor and non-substantive changes. The motion carried unanimously.
CLOSED SESSIONS
The Mayor and City Council adjourned to closed sessions pursuant to Government Code (1) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Garen Roehl v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.: 230076; (2) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Denise Jalomo v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2406193 Claim No: 24-03-42; (3) §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Genoveva Sanchez v. City of Riverside, Riverside County Superior Court Case No.
CVRI2205124 Claim Nos: 22-05-04; 23-04-30; (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 property at 6951 Flight Road; APN: 234-112-003, by Riverside Airport Cafe; Leimamo Bishaw, Negotiator; (5) §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation regarding two cases; (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 one case; (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; (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; (9) §54957 for appointment/employment of Inspector General by City Council; and (10) §54957 regarding employment of Interim City Attorney.
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The Mayor and City Council recessed at 5:04 p.m. and reconvened at 6:15 p.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
Rev. Paul Munford of New Joy Baptist Church gave the invocation.
Mayor Lock Dawson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
Patrick Maloney spoke regarding birthday celebrations at Euryale Brewing Company and Packing House and Karaoke at the Back to Grind Coffee Shop and the Hideaway Cafe.
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 appointments and resignations.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - JUNK DEALERS AND SCRAP METAL
RECYCLERS - ORDINANCE ADOPTED
The City Council adopted an ordinance adding Chapter 5.85, Junk Dealers and Scrap Metal Recyclers, to the Riverside Municipal Code; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7709 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 adopted.
BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS
The Mayor and City Council (1) appointed (a) Karen Brown to the Transportation Board Ward 3 seat for a term through March 1, 2027, (b) Nancy Melendez to the Human Relations Commission Citywide seat for a term through March 1, 2028, and (c) Claudia Rodriguez to the Museum of Riverside Board Citywide seat for a term through March 1, 2028; and (2) filed the resignation of (a) of Thomas Miller from the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 6 seat, and (b) Macy Pulos from the Commission of the Deaf Youth Ex Officio seat.
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The Minutes of the meeting March 25, 2025, were approved as presented.
PILOT PROGRAM OFFERING OPTIONAL 64-GALLON RESIDENTIAL TRASH BIN The City Council approved the City Council Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommendation to implement a 12-month pilot program to offer an optional 64-gallon residential trash bin.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2274 - AGREEMENT - ELECTRONIC PLAN AND DOCUMENT
ARCHIVING SERVICE
The City Council (1) approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ECS Imaging Inc., Riverside, for Request for Proposal 2274, for electronic plan and document archiving service needs of the Building & Safety Division, for a three-year term with two optional one-year extensions for an annual amount not-to-exceed $50,000 per fiscal year, for a total contract amount of $250,000; and (2) authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with ECS Imaging Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
RESCIND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 15, 2025, PERTAINING TO PROPOSED
FISCAL YEAR MASTER FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE - RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING The City Council (1) rescinded the public hearing currently scheduled for April 15, 2025, pertaining to the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Master Fees and Charges Schedule; and (2) approved to hold the public hearing on April 22, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
INTER-AGENCY INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) accepted training reimbursement funds from Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley in the amount of $113,778; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or his designee, to record an increase in revenue and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $113,778, in the Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley Project revenue and expenditure accounts.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION The City Council (1) approved the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in the amount of $135,000 for the Fire Department; and (2) authorized the Chief Financial
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Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $135,000 from Measure Z fund balance for Fire PPE.
CHANGE ORDER - 2024 ELECTRIC-POWERED FORD F150 LIGHTNING TRUCKS The City Council authorized (1) a change order to Purchase Order 244655 with Theodore Robins, Inc., Costa Mesa, for the purchase of five 2024 model year electric powered Ford F150 Lightning trucks; and (2) removing the Solid Waste accounts and updating with accounts for the Public Works Streets Division to purchase vehicles.
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS
The City Council (1) approved a Third Amendment to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Nevins Professional Investigations, to increase the annual amount not- to-exceed $100,000 through June 30, 2025, for a total contract amount of $725,000; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute the Agreement with Nevins Professional Investigations, including any minor, non-substantive changes.
MASTER FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT - RESOLUTION The City Council (1) approved the salary adjustment for the existing Utilities Electric Superintendent, Utilities Dispatch Superintendent, Utilities Electric Field Manager, Utilities Electric Operations Manager, Utilities Generation Plant Manager, and Wastewater Operations Manager classifications; (2) approved the bargaining unit reassignment and salary adjustments for the Real Property Services Manager and Code Enforcement Manager classifications; (3) approved the title change to the existing Utilities Assistant General Manager/Water Delivery classification; (4) approved the deletion of non-utilized classifications; (5) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the salary adjustments; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24250 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits And Salary Plan to Approve the Salary Adjustments to the Existing Utilities Electric Superintendent, Utilities Dispatch Superintendent, Utilities Electric Field Manager, Utilities Electric Operations Manager, Utilities Generation Plant Manager, and Wastewater Operations Manager Classifications; Bargaining Unit Reassignment and Salary Adjustments for the Code Enforcement Manager and Real Property Services Manager Classifications; Title Change to the Existing Utilities Assistant General Manager/Water Delivery Utilities Assistant General
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Manager/Water Delivery Classification and Deletion of Non-Utilized Classifications, was presented and adopted.
HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL REVISION - POLICY IV3 -
EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM POLICY
The City Council adopted revisions to the City’s personnel policies, contained in the Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual Education Reimbursement program policy.
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING - FRINGE BENEFITS AND SALARY PLAN AMENDMENT -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved a Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 47 Utility Field and Supervisory Units effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, which incorporate the negotiated revisions, and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Memoranda of Understandings on behalf of the City; and (2) adopted a Resolution amending the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the new MOU provisions for IBEW employees as outlined in Exhibit A and Exhibit B of the staff report; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 24251 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 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Utility Field and Supervisory Units, was presented and adopted.
SESSION INITIATION PROTOCOL (SIP) TRUNKING INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FOR
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
The City Council (1) approved the purchase of hardware and professional services necessary for Session Initiation Protocol trunking installation and maintenance through ConvergeOne, Ontario, in the amount of $123,559.79; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary documents including, but not limited to, quotes, agreements, change orders, and amendments with the ability to make minor non-substantive changes.
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ACCESSION INTO MUSEUM PERMANENT COLLECTION - CULTURAL OBJECT AND ARCHIVAL
ITEMS FROM LOCAL DONOR
The City Council approved accession into the permanent collection of one basket hat from regional tribal artist Rose Ann Hamilton and three archival items consisting of local publications from a local donor.
DONATION - SURPLUS WAREHOUSE-STYLE STEEL SHELVING
The City Council approved a donation of surplus warehouse-style steel shelving to the Riverside Museum Associates, a not-for-profit organization.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2392 - AGREEMENT - ANNUAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES - FAIRMOUNT GOLF COURSE
The City Council (1) approved the Services Agreement for Annual Landscape Maintenance Services at Fairmount Golf Course with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., in the amount of $933,600 for the period of March 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026, with the option to extend for two additional two-year terms; (2) authorized 15 percent change order authority in the amount of $140,040 for the initial contract term; (3) approved an increase in the agreement cost of the initial term based on the Consumer Price Index or three percent, whichever is greater, to account for the rising labor and material costs in year two of the agreement; and (4) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Services Agreement with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes.
ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDERS - WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT CHEMICAL PURCHASES -
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION
The City Council (1) approved a change order to annual Purchase Order 250548 for ferric chloride with Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., Fontana, in the amount of $458,080 for a revised total of $1,208,080; (2) approved a change order to annual Purchase Order 251158 for sodium bisulfite with Univar USA, Inc., Kent, Washington, in the amount of $320,620 for a revised total of $1,020,620; (3) approved a change order to annual Purchase Order 251153 for sodium hypochlorite with Pioneer Americas, LLC., Wilmington, Delaware, in the amount of $576,134 for a revised total of $2,955,715; (4) approved a change order to annual Purchase Order 251670 for polymer with SNF Polydyne, Inc., Riceboro, Georgia, in the amount of $555,030 for a revised total of $2,255,030; and (5) authorized the Chief Financial Officer, or designee, to record a supplemental
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appropriation of $788,756 from available Sewer Working Capital to the Sewer Fund, Sewer Systems Treatment, Chemical Supplies expenditure account.
DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT AMENDMENT - REHABILITATION OF DIGESTER NO. 5 The City Council (1) approved the First Amendment to the Design-Build Agreement with Anaergia Services, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (LLC), DBA Riverside Bioenergy Facility, LLC, a Delaware LLC, for the rehabilitation of Digester No. 5 in the amount of $440,000 for a total contract amount of $9,948,000 and incorporate the Investment Tax Credit requirements into the contract; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute the First Amendment to the Design-Build Agreement for the rehabilitation of Digester No. 5 with Anaergia Services, LLC, DBA Riverside Bioenergy Facility, LLC, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BID 8139 - FORMER HOLE LAKE PERIMETER FENCING
The City Council (1) awarded a construction contract for Bid 8139 for the construction of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant Ward 7 Former Hole Lake Perimeter Fencing to Ibarra General Engineering, Inc., Riverside, in the amount of $1,357,100; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the construction contract with Ibarra General Engineering, Inc., including making minor and non-substantive changes, subject to the availability of budgeted funds.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT ARTICLE 3, (SENATE BILL 821)
GRANT - BICYCLE LANE AND PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS - VAN BUREN/WOOD/ORANGE
TERRACE - CHICAGO/LE CONTE/MARTIN LUTHER KING - PENNSYLVANIA/SEDGEWICK/
FOURTEENTH - BANDINI/GRAND/KENDALL
The City Council (1) authorized the Public Works Department to prepare and submit a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Transportation Development Act Article 3 (Senate Bill 821) grant application (Grant 1) to the Riverside County Transportation Commission in an amount up to $727,986 which includes $727,986 in local match funds to construct buffered bike lanes on both sides of Van Buren Boulevard from Wood Road to Orange Terrace Parkway; (2) authorized the Public Works Department to prepare and submit a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Transportation Development Act Article 3 (Senate Bill 821) grant application (Grant 2) to the Riverside County Transportation Commission in an amount up to $727,986 which includes $727,986 in local match funds to construct bike lanes on Chicago Avenue from Le Conte Drive to Martin Luther King Boulevard, construct new sidewalks and pedestrian
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ramps on Pennsylvania Avenue from Sedgewick Avenue to 14th Street; and on Bandini Avenue from Grand Avenue to Kendall Street; and (3) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to sign grant-related documents, including making minor and non-substantive changes as necessary.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT - COUNTY SERVICE AREA 152 NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
The City Council (1) approved the Administrative Services Agreement for County Service Area (CSA) 152 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program between County of Riverside and the City of Riverside, for a term of five years with two two-year renewal options, commencing on the date the agreement is fully executed by both the City and County; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Administrative Services Agreement for CSA 152 NPDES program between County of Riverside and the City of Riverside.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT - ESTABLISH AXLE RESTRICTIONS PROHIBITING
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES - MADISON/INDIANA/VICTORIA - ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council adopted an Ordinance, amending Title 10, Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish axle restrictions prohibiting use by commercial vehicles exceeding three axles on the segment of Madison Street from Indiana Avenue to Victoria Avenue; whereupon the title having been read and further reading waived, Ordinance No. 7710 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 adopted.
JOINT ITEMS WITH THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2313 - SERVICE AGREEMENTS -
VARIOUS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SERVICES - RESOLUTION
The City Council (1) approved the Service Agreements from Request for Proposal 2313 with Corky’s Pest Control Inc., in the amount of $16,000, Lyle Castillo dba Twin Builders in the amount of $376,000, MacGen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $16,000, Pestmaster Services, L.P., in the amount of $16,000, and Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., in the amount of $376,000 for property maintenance services of City-owned properties in a total amount of $800,000 for a three-year term with the option to extend the agreement for two one-year terms; and (2) authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the
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Service Agreements including making minor non-substantive changes, and the optional two one-year options to extend for property maintenance services of City-owned properties.
The Successor Agency (1) adopted a resolution authorizing the Successor Agency to enter into Service Agreements from Request for Proposal 2313 with Corky’s Pest Control Inc., in the amount of $16,000, Lyle Castillo dba Twin Builders in the amount of $376,000, MacGen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $16,000, Pestmaster Services, L.P., in the amount of $16,000, and Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., in the amount of $376,000 for property maintenance services of Successor Agency-owned properties in a total amount of $800,000 for a three-year term with the option to extend the agreement for two one-year terms; (2) recommend that the Countywide Oversight Board adopt a resolution authorizing the Successor Agency to enter into Service Agreements from Request for Proposal 2313 with Corky’s Pest Control Inc., in the amount of $16,000, Lyle Castillo dba Twin Builders in the amount of $376,000, MacGen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $16,000, Pestmaster Services, L.P., in the amount of $16,000, and Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., in the amount of $376,000 for property maintenance services of Successor Agency-owned properties in a total amount of $800,000 for a three-year term with the option to extend the agreement for two one-year terms; and (3) authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to execute the Service Agreements including making minor non-substantive changes, and the optional two one-year options to extend for property maintenance services of Successor Agency-owned properties; whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Resolution No. 57 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside Authorizing Services Agreements with Corky’s Pest Control Inc., Lyle Castillo Dba Twin Builders, MacGen Construction, Inc., Pestmaster Services, L.P., and Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., for Various Property Maintenance Services for Successor Agency-Owned Properties, was presented and adopted.
The Housing Authority (1) approved the Service Agreements from Request for Proposal 2313 with Corky’s Pest Control Inc., in the amount of $5,000, Lyle Castillo dba Twin Builders, in the amount of $220,000, MacGen Construction, Inc., in the amount of $5,000, Pestmaster Services, L.P., in the amount of $5,000, and Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., in the amount of $215,000 for property maintenance services of Housing Authority-owned properties in a total amount of $450,000 for a three-year term with the
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option to extend the agreement for two one-year terms; and (2) authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to execute the Service Agreements including making minor non- substantive changes, and the optional two one-year options to extend for property maintenance services of Housing Authority-owned properties.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE UPDATED MAPS RELEASED BY STATE FIRE MARSHALL - PUBLIC
REVIEW AND COMMENTS
The City Council received a report on the California State Fire Marshal updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) designations pursuant to Section 51178 of the Government Code. One person spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Mill and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to (1) receive the updated FHSZ maps released by the Office of the State Fire Marshall (OSFM) on March 24, 2025; and (2) make the maps publicly available. The motion carried unanimously.
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT ADDING CHAPTER 6.16 - VEGETATION MANAGEMENT AND DEFENSIBLE SPACE NECESSARY – URGENCY ORDINANCE ADOPTED The City Council received a presentation to adopt a proposed Urgency Ordinance relating to vegetation management and defensible space by amending Chapter 6 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 6.16. One person spoke on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Mill to (1) receive a report regarding an Urgency Ordinance adopting vegetation management and defensible space regulations in compliance with Government Code Section 51175; and (2) adopt the Urgency Ordinance amending the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 6.16 regarding vegetation management and defensible space. The motion carried unanimously.
Whereupon, the title having been read and further reading waived, Urgency Ordinance No. 7711 of the City of Riverside, California, Amending the Riverside Municipal Code by Adding Chapter 6.16 Regarding Vegetation Management and Defensible Space Necessary for Preserving the Public Peace, Health, and Safety, was adopted.