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Date of Meeting: March 18, 1997
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The Invocation was given by Councilmember Thompson.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the Flag.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the Meetings of March 11, 1997, were approved as presented. Motion Second
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PRESENTATION
Mayor Loveridge presented Certificates of Appreciation to Police Officers Cliff Mason and Kendall Banks, Public Safety Officers for the month of March, 1997, who were honored by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce at Good Morning Riverside.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items, presented to the City Council on the Consent Calendar for consideration, were approved by one motion affirming the actions appropriate to each item. Councilmember Thompson disqualified herself from voting on the adoption of Motion the La Sierra University Specific Plan due to a conflict of interest. Second All Ayes
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS AND ZONING ADJUSTMENT
VARIANCE CASE VR-058-967 - 6104 RIVERSIDE
The City Council upheld the action of the Board of Administrative Appeals and Zoning Adjustment in approving subject to conditions the request of Neil C. Han-sen, Jr., fo he following minor variance to construct an approximately 660-square-foot, detache egative Declaration and found there is no evidence that the proposed project will hav ny potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources, and the impacts of the project ar
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MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTS - FEBRUARY 1997
The City Council received and ordered filed the Monthly Financial Reports as of 1997. noting the General Fund Contingency Reserve Balance of $723,750.
PURCHASE OF VARIOUS CHEMICALS - BID WAIVER RESOLUTION
The City Council approved staff's recommendation to adopt a resolution waiving the the Purchasing Services Manager to Negotiate Prices and Proceed by Purchase Order for the Acquisition of Chlorine, Polymer, Ferric Choloride, Sulfur Dioxide, and Aluminum Sullate for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, was presented and adopted
CDBG GRANT ACCEPTANCE - GLEN AVON AND ROBIDOUX LIBRARIES The City Council (1) accepted the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $15,000 to be deposited into County CDBG Youth Job Training - Jurupa Revenue Account 210-0-331100-11090; and (2) appropriated $10,880 into Operating Grants (Federal) Account 210-451700-440110-11090 and $4,120 into Computer Acquisition Account 210-451700-462308 for the Jurupa Libraries Youth Job Training program at the Glen Avon and Robidoux Branch Libraries through June 30, 1997.
RIVERSIDE AQUATICS ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT
The City Council (1) approved the agreement with the Riverside Aquatics Association CASE GP-014-956 - LA SIERRA UNIVERSITY SPECIFIC PLAN - RESOL ity of Riverside, California, Amending the Land Use and Transportation Elements o 1e Riverside General Plan bv Adopting the La Sierra Universitv Specific Plan (GP-14 956), was presented and adopted.
PROGRESS REPORT - REACH CENTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
The City Council received and ordered filed the February 1997 progress report for the Aves Reach Center for Social Services at 2011 Spruce Street. Disqualified xXXXX LEGAL
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AMICUS BRIEF - CITY OF SAN JOSE
AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF - IN RE G.I. INDUSTRIES, INC.
The City Council authorized the City Attorney to join in the amicus curiae brief being prepared on behalf of the League of California Cities in the case of In re G.I. Industries, Inc.
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REAPPOINTMENTS/APPOINTMENTS/INTERVIEWS - BOARDS & COMM. s recommended by Chairman Loveridge of the Mayor's Nominating and Screenin ommittee, the following appointments and reapointments to the City's boards an commissions were made:
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS AND ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Lana Hapeman and John Jacobs, Jr., were reappointed to the Board of Adminis. rative Appeals and Zoning Adjustment for a four-year term ending March 1, 2001
AIRPORT COMMISSION
Sperry MacNaughton was reappointed to the Airport Commission for a four-year term ending March 1, 2001.
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD
Ian Davidson was reappointed and Rennie Schoepflin appointed to the Cultural Heritage Board for four-year terms ending March 1, 2001.
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
John Ristow was reappointed and Timothy Davis was appointed to the Design Review Board for four-year terms ending March 1, 2001.
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
Louise Hayes, William Carter and Sun Yiu Fung were reappointed to the Human Relations Commission for four-year terms ending March 1, 2001.
HUMAN RESOURCES BOARD
Caroline Cachianes was reappointed to the Human Resources Board for a four-year term ending March 1, 2001.
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Thomas Martin and Chris Willmon were reappointed to the Board of Library Trustees for four-year terms ending March 1, 2001; and LeeAnn Kochenderfer was 82-279
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reappointed as First Alternate for a one-year term ending March 1, 1998.
MUNICIPAL MUSEUM BOARD
atherine Warren was reappointed to the Municipal Museum Board for a four-yea erm ending March 1. 2001: and Wavne Swindall's resignation was accepted
PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Marjorie von Pohle was reappointed and Linda Ammeraal was appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission for four-year terms ending March 1, 2001.
PARKING TRAFFIC AND STREETS COMMISSION
James Perry and John Ivey were reappointed and Edward Sarpy, Jr., was appointed to the Parking, Traffic and Streets Commission for four-year terms ending March 1,
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mary Lou Morales was reappointed and Ronald E. Rush was appointed to the Planning Commission for four-year terms ending March 1, 2001.
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES
David Macher and Raphael de la Cruz were reappointed to the Board of Public Utilities for four-year terms ending March 1, 2001.
The City Council further approved the list of applicants identified in the report for interview with the understanding that the Mayor and City Council will have until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 1997, to submit additional names for interview to the City Clerk's Office.
BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES INTERVIEW DATES
The City Council approved March 25, 1997, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and reconfirmed April 17, 1997, beginning at 9 a.m., as the dates for the 1997 boards and commissions interviews.
ANNUAL COST CONTROL STUDY - RESOLUTION - ORD. INTRO
The City Council approved the recommendations of the City Council Finance Committee, City Council Public Safety Committee and staff to (1) introduce the appropriate ordinance to revise Section 3.30.030 of the Riverside Municipal Code to written staff report, to be effective immediately; whereupon, An ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Section 3.30.030 of the Riverside Municipal Code Relating to Fees and Service Charges by Amending Subsection (a) to Provide for the Revised Percentage of Cost Recovery Levels for Certain City Services and to Establish the Percentage of Cost 82-280
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Recovery Levels for Other City Services Not Previously Established in Response to the Annual Cost Control Study", was presented and introduced; and Resolution No. 19058 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Subsections Relate to Fees Charged by the Office of the City Clerk, the Finance the Cost of Services Study Completed by the Finance Department: Which New Fee and Fee Adjustments Shall be Effective Upon the Adoption of This Resolution, was presented and adopted.
ORDINANCES - ADOPTION
CASE AM-003-967 - AGRICULTURAL FIELD OFFICE
Ordinance No. 6356 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Sections 19.08.020(16) and 19.10.020(19) of Title 19 of the Riverside lunicipal Code to Permit an Agricultural Field Office in the Residential Agricultur RA) and (RA-2) and the Residential (R-I) Zones Respectivelv Subiect to a Mino Conditional Use Permit in Lieu of a Conditional Use Permit and Subject to Specific Standards". " was presented and adopted.
CASE AM-005-967 - ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Ordinance No. 6357 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Amending Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Amending Sections 19.07.030 (3) and (5); 19.08.020 (3) and (5); 19.10.020 (3) and (5); and 19.18.030 (4) to Require Minor Conditional Use Permit for the Keeping of Additional Animals in Residentia R-1) Zones, Including the Horse Ranch (HR), Residential Agricultural (RA) and (RA 2), and Rural Residential (RR) Zones Bevond the Number Currently Allowed as a Matter of Right in Those Zones"
CASE AM-008-967 - FLORIST SHOPS
Ordinance No. 6358
of Cards and Small Gift Items With Certain Standards in the OR-Restricted Office Zone", was presented and adopted.
CASE AM-011-967 - PET STORES
Ordinance No. 6359 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California. \mending Section 19.30.020 of Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code by Adding 82-281
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
PREPARATION OF 1997-98 STREET LIGHT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
ANNUAL ENGINEER'S REPORT - RESOLUTION
Following discussion, the City Council adopted the necessary resolution ordering the preparation of the 1997-98 Engineer's Report for the Street Light Assessment District (SLAD); whereupon , Resolution No. 19059 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Ordering Preparation of the Engineer's Report Regarding Motion Proposed Assessments to be Levied and Collected for the 1997-98 Fiscal Year in Street Second Lighting District No. 1, was presented and adopted. All Ayes
FIREWORKS SHOWS - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE
Following discussion, the City Council approved staff's recommendation to refer the proposed agreement with Pyro-Spectaculars for the July 4, 1997, Mt. Rubidoux, Norte Vista High School and Riverside Sports Complex fireworks shows to the City Council Community Services and Youth Committee to include an aggressive approach to seek a Motion private partnership to fund the fireworks shows with a report to the City Council within Second All Ayes
USE OF SHOWMOBILE - PERRIS LAKE HIGH SCHOOL - REF. TO COMM.
The City Council (1) authorized the use of the City's Showmobile for the Perris Lake High School graduation ceremonies on June 11, 1997, subject to payment of all actual Motion costs; and (2) referred discussion of the Showmobile to the City Council Finance Second Committee. All Ayes
COMMUNITY AND HISTORIC DISTRICT SIGNING PROGRAM
wide community and historic district sign program to include the Northside, Eastside.
Magnolia Center, Casa Blanca and Arlanza communities and the Prospect Place.
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MILITARY ROLL OF HONOR
Michael Goldware, Chairman of the Mayor's Ad Hoc Committee on a Military Roll of Honor, presented an overview of the revised monument site plan and improvements for 82-282
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the Military Roll of Honor monument. Following discussion, the City Council Motion approved the modified Military Roll of Honor monument site plan and improvements. Second All Ayes
STREET LIGHT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT SPECIAL ELECTION - ORDINANCE
ADOPTED - RESOLUTIONS - FUND TRANSFER
Binding Account 101-112100-425100; whereupon,
Ordinance No. 6360 entitled, "An Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, Ratifying, Approving, Validating and Continuing the City's Existing Street Light Assessment District No. 1";
Resolution No. 19060 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Ordering the Submission to the Qualified Electors of the City of Riverside a Measure Ratifying, Approving, Validating and Continuing the City's Existing Street Light Assessment District at a Special Election to be Conducted Wholly by Mail to be Held on June 17, 1997; and
Resolution No. 19061 of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Ordering, Calling, Providing for and Giving Notice of a Special Municipal Election to be Held June 17, 1997, to be Conducted Wholly by Mail Ballot in the City of Riverside for the Purpose of Ratifying, Approving, Validating and Continuing the City's Existing Street Light Assessment District;
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RETENTION OF OUTSIDE COUNSEL - CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE Following discussion relative to the renewal of the cable television franchise, the City Council approved the City Council Governmental Affairs Committee and staff's recommendation to contract for legal services with a law firm specializing in processing cable television matters. The City Council (1) requested the City Attorney to prepare a contract to retain the law firm of Richards, Watson and Gershon, with Mr. William Rudell as principal attorney to perform needed legal services relative to approving and implementing a cable franchise ordinance in an amount up to but not exceeding 82-283
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to $21,000 from CATV Public Access Programming Account 101-111100-450050 to Non-Department Sundry General Government Account 101-129900-447000 for Motion advance funding of this contract subject to reimbursement of expenses from the cable Second television franchisee; and (5) authorized the City Attorney to execute the agreement on All Ayes behalf of the City.
BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS
Following discussion relative to regulation of body piercing establishments, the City Council (1) directed the Planning Department to investigate the possible regulation of body piercing establishments and tattoo parlors; and (2) requested the Planning Motion Commission to hold the necessary public hearings to consider amending the City's Second zoning regulations as appropriate. All Ayes
LEGISLATIVE BULLETIN
Following discussion, the City Manager was requested to send letters opposing AB 923 dissolution of Kedevelopment Agencies) and SB 689 (Regulatory Takings: Hours ar lanner of Operation); and letters supporting AB 339 (Proposition 172 Sales Ta Allocation; Repeal of AB 1191), SB 466 (Local Agencies: Property Tax Exchange) and AB 1223 (Parks and Recreation: Employee/Volunteer Fingerprinting), as Motion discussed in the League of California Cities Legislative Bulletin dated March 7, 1997. Second All Ayes
SYSTEMATIC REPORTING FOR REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Councilmember Moore presented a report on Riverside County Community Action Commission matters. Councilmember Clifford presented a report on Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) matters, specifically the extension of Measure A.
The City Council requested the City Attorney to draft a resolution for City Council consideration addressing the issues as presented by Councilmember Clifford. Motion Second
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The Development Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24, in the Fifth Floor Conference Room. The Finance Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, March 24, in the Seventh Floor Conference Room.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Clayton Neff spoke regarding City layoffs and the scheduling of the City Council Special Meeting of March 26, 1997. Jennie Rivera and Gil Navarro spoke regarding Riverside Police Department policies and the Orange Blossom Festival. Karen Renfro spoke regarding an offer made to the City Council by an employee of the Riverside Fire 82-284
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The Mayor and City Council recessed to the City Council Board Room for a closec ession pursuant to Government Code $54956.9 to confer with and/or receive advic from legal counsel concerning one case of anticipated litigation.
RECESS
The City Council recessed for lunch at 11:30 a.m. and reconvened at 2 p.m.
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
RIVERSIDE INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN - REFERRED TO COMM.
Following discussion, the City Council referred the endorsement of the Riverside Motion International Strategic Plan to the City Council Governmental Affairs Committee. Second All Ayes
MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW - PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
The Public Utilities Director and staff presented an oral report on the Public Utilities Department status at mid-year. Following discussion, the City Council received and Motion ordered filed the Mid-Year Budget Review for the Public Utilities Department. Second All Ayes
Mayor Loveridge excused himself during the following presentation; and Mayor Pro Tempore Defenbaugh assumed the Chair and presided
CIP REVIEW - PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
At 3:30 p.m., Mayor Pro Tempore Defenbaugh declared the City Council ad-journed.
Respectfully submitted,
Colleen J. Nicol
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