City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · August 12, 2014
Agenda
City of Riverside 3900 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5557
City Council
Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency
Agenda
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 3:00 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services
to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community
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/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency.
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3 P.M.
MAYOR PRO TEM CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
Audience participation is encouraged.
1 Cases P13-0247, P13-0248, P13-0249, P13-0251, and P13-0252 - Steven Walker
Communities - General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, rezoning,
site plan review, and design review of plot plan and building elevations for
construction of 102-unit multiple-family residential development - A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Riverside, California adopting the Very High Density
Residential General Plan (“VHDR”) - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Riverside, California, amending the Land Use and Urban Design Element of the
General Plan 2025 as to approximately 4.05 acres of land located at 9565 Rudicill
Street, situated on the northwest corner of Van Buren Boulevard and Rudicill
Street from the Business Office Park Specific Plan and Land Use Designation to
the Very High Density Residential Land Use Designation - Waive further readings -
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 land from Zone BMP-CBPSP to Zone VHDR R-4 - Determine
the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment based
upon the findings and mitigation measures set forth in the case record and adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration - Adopt Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program - Applicant requests continuance to September 9, 2014 (Ward 5)
Attachments: Continuance Request
2 Cases P13-0324, P13-0325, P13-0326 and P13-0327 - Steven Walker
Communities - Riverwalk Vista Specific Plan Amendment, rezoning, site plan
review, and design review to facilitate development of 187-unit multiple-family
residential project on approximately 3.7 vacant acre portion of 13-acre site - A
Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California to amend the
Riverwalk Vista Specific Plan to allow transit-oriented residential developments
adjacent to the existing La Sierra Metrolink Station - 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 land from Zone R-1-7000-SP to Zone MU-U-SP - Determine
proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment based upon
the findings and mitigation measures set forth in the case record and adopt a
Mitigated Negative Declaration - Adopt Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program - Nly. of Indiana Avenue and ely. of La Sierra Avenue - Applicant
requests continuance to September 9, 2014 (Ward 5)
Attachments: Continuance Request
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3 Cases P13-1044 and P13-0839 - Shaotao Liu - Appeal - Denial of design review of
plot plan and building elevations and variance for construction of two-story,
25-foot-tall, 5,200-square-foot single-family residence in RC-Residential
Conservation Zone - Determine project represents new construction of a
single-family residence which is categorically exempt per California Environmental
Quality Act pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines - 1230 Ransom
Road - Applicant requests continuance to October 7, 2014 (Cont. fr./7-8-14, Ward
2)
Attachments: Continuance Request
4 Cases P13-0165, P13-0166, P13-0167 and P13-0168 - Mohamed Sierafi -
General Plan amendment, rezoning, and conditional use permit and design review
for construction of vehicle fuel station with automated vehicle wash facility and
convenience store on approximately 1.29-acre portion of approximately 6.8-acre
vacant site - A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, amending the
Land Use Element of the Riverside General Plan as to approximately 1.29 acres
situated on the westerly side of La Sierra Avenue, southerly of Indiana Avenue and
northerly of Liverpool Lane - 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 land from
Zone R-1-7000 to Zone CR - Determine the proposed project will not have a
significant effect on the environment based upon the findings and mitigation
measures set forth in the case record - Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program - Wly. of La Sierra Avenue, sly.
of Indiana Avenue, and nly. of Liverpool Lane (Ward 6)
Attachments: Report
Conditions
PC report
Minutes
Resolution
GPA Legal Description
Ordinance
Zoning Legal Description
5 Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to
invite your comments regarding any matters within the jurisdiction of the City
Council/Succesor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Individual audience
participation is limited to 3 minutes and you will be asked to state your name and
city of residence. Please complete and submit a speaker card to the City Clerk.
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CLOSED SESSIONS
Time listed is approximate. The City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this
City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency meeting.
6 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Pursuant to Government Code
§54956.8 to instruct Agency’s Negotiator, Scott C. Barber, regarding price and
terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of 3737 Main Street,
Suite 103-B, APN: 213-262-006, by Arkside Marketing, Inc.; Nathan Greenberg,
Negotiator
Attachments: Report
7 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning one case of anticipated litigation
Attachments: Report
8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning one case of anticipated litigation
Attachments: Report
9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Bacilio Gutierrez v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim
No. 140287
Attachments: Report
10 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, 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
Attachments: Report
6:30 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Melendrez
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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PRESENTATIONS
11 Mayor Pro Tem Perry to call upon Riverside Youth Grant Makers Committee to
discuss activities and achievements
12 Mayor Pro Tem Perry to call upon American Heart Association Business
Development Coordinator Monique Stensrud to present the American Heart
Association Fit Friendly Award - Platinum Level for the City’s Wellness Program
13 Mayor Pro Tem Perry to call upon Dr. Anthony Donaldson of California Baptist
University for a special announcement regarding the CBU College of Engineering
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
This portion of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency Agenda
is for all matters where staff and public participation is anticipated. Individual audience
participation is limited to 3 minutes.
14 Recommend Oversight Board adopt a Resolution approving Purchase and
Development Agreement with Comsite La Sierra, LLC, for $2,025,000 for
disposition of approximately 5.2 acres of vacant land, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers
146-162-001, 146-162-018, 146-162-019, 146-162-020, 146-162-021 ,
146-162-031, 146-162-032, 146-162-037, 146-162-038, 146-162-042 ,
146-162-043, 146-162-044, 146-162-045, 146-162-046, 146-162-047 and
146-162-048 - Nwly. corner of La Sierra Avenue and Pierce Street known as Five
Points (Ward 7)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Agreement
15 Recommend Oversight Board adopt a resolution approving Purchase and
Development Agreement with Riverside Community Health Foundation for
$340,000 for Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 211-175-002 and 211-175-003 for
medical office building - 1953 and 1971 University Avenue (Ward 2)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Agreement
16 Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to
invite your comments regarding any matters within the jurisdiction of the City
Council/Succesor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Individual audience
participation is limited to 3 minutes and you will be asked to state your name and
city of residence. Please complete and submit a speaker card to the City Clerk.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City
Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency 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/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency votes on
the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council/Successor Agency to the
Redevelopment Agency or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action. Removed consent items will be discussed immediately after
adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.
City Attorney
17 Reimbursement of $1,700 for attorney fees and costs associated with code
enforcement action and property rehabilitation - 6072 Grand Avenue -
Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
18 Reimbursement of $9,300 for attorney fees and costs associated with code
enforcement action and property rehabilitation - 3879 Wayne Court - Supplemental
appropriation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
19 Reimbursement of $800 for attorney fees and costs associated with code
enforcement action and property rehabilitation - 11192 Western Hills Drive -
Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
City Clerk
20 Designate Mayor Bailey as voting delegate and Councilmember Davis as alternate
for League of California Cities 2014 Annual Conference (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
21 Minutes of July 22, 2014
Attachments: Minutes
City Council
22 Mayor Pro Tem Perry recommends cancellation of November 25 and December
23, 2014, regular meetings (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
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23 Mayor Pro Tem Perry recommends rescission of June 17, 2014, City Council
action denying medical transport franchise to Care Ambulance Service, Inc., -
Schedule public hearing for September 9, 2014, at 3 p.m. for medical transport
franchise application of Care Ambulance Service, Inc. (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Letter
24 Announcement of committee meetings:
Utility Services/Land Use/Energy Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday,
August 14, 2014, Mayor's Ceremonial Room
Public Safety Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, Mayor’s
Ceremonial Room
Community Services and Youth Committee at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20,
2014, Seventh Floor Conference Room
Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2014, Mayor’s
Ceremonial Room
Community Development
25 2014-15 Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan Amendment -
Agreement with YWCA to reprogram $2,900 of Community Development Block
Grant funds from Senior Aquatics to Avenues Program - Funds transfer (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
26 Fiscal Year 2013-14 status report on collection and expenditure of Stephens'
Kangaroo Rat Fees (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
27 Case P14-0450 - Steve Smith on behalf of California Baptist University -
Conditional use permit to establish classroom and laboratory units within five office
and warehouse lease spaces totaling approximately 9,085 square feet - Determine
proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review
pursuant to Section 15301 (existing facilities) - 2900 Adams Street (Ward 5)
Attachments: Report
Conditions
PC Report
Minutes
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Finance
28 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, levying special taxes to be
collected during Fiscal Year 2014-15 within Community Facilities District No.
2014-2 (The Highlands) of the City of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of
California, and declaring this ordinance to be effective upon adoption - Waive
further reading (Intro. on 7-22-14, Ward 7)
Attachments: Ordinance
Taxable Parcels
General Services
29 Purchase Order Amendment with IPC USA, Inc., for motor fuel for Corporation
Yard fuel island extending term through June 30, 2015 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
30 Design-Build Agreement with Horizons Construction Co., Intl., for not-to-exceed
$318,000 from General Services Broadcasting and Public Access, Education and
Government Expense Accounts for construction of television film studio and office
area improvements in existing City-owned storage facility - 980 Dalton Road (Ward
1)
Attachments: Report
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Agreement
Innovation and Technology
31 Fiscal Year 2014-15 expenditures for $6,456,400 with Accela, ACS, LaserFiche,
Maximus/Assetworks, Microsoft, Sungard Bi-Tech, Tritech, and Ventyx for
technology purchases including Service Agreement with Oracle for $448,540 from
Innovation Technology Department Budget for technical support services (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
Purchases
Agreement
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Library
32 California State Library grant of $15,000 for adult literacy programs - Supplemental
appropriation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Letter
Museum
33 National Trust for Historic Preservation grant of $3,000 and Riverside Museum
Associates National Historic Landmark Harada House Stewardship Fund gift of
$5,000 for National Historic Landmark Harada House Community Forums and
Neighborhood Vision Plan Project - Supplemental appropriations (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
34 Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Unified School District for use of
images owned by Riverside Metropolitan Museum in support of social studies
curriculum (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5)
Attachments: Report
MOU
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
35 Agreement with Riverside Unified School District for $145,467.62 from California
Department of Education After School Education and Safety Grant for PRIME
Time after-school program through June 30, 2015 - Supplemental appropriation
(Wards 1, 3, 4, and 5)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Police
36 Memorandum of Understanding with Alvord Unified School District for $187,618
and City match of $300,000 annually for School Resource Officer Program through
June 30, 2016 (Wards 6 and 7)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
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37 Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Unified School District for $304,010
and City match of $502,555 annually from Police Department Budget for School
Resource Officer Program through June 30, 2016 (Wards 2, 3, 4, and 5)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
38 Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside County Superintendent of Schools
for $150,000 and City match of $12,539 from Police Department Budget for the
School Resource Officer Program through June 30, 2015 (Wards 3 and 6)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Public Works
39 Parcel Map No. 36535 - Adkan Engineers on behalf of Sara M. Sinatra - Subdivide
approximately 10.01 vacant acres currently planted with citrus trees into two
single-family residential parcels including citrus farming - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Final Map of Parcel Map
No. 36535 - Waive further reading - Sely. corner of Cleveland Avenue and Irving
Street (Ward 5)
Attachments: Report
Map
Resolution
Successor Agency to Redevelopment Agency
40 Recommend Oversight Board adopt a resolution approving Second Amendment to
Professional Consultant Services Agreement with AMEC Environment &
Infrastructure, Inc., for not-to-exceed $170,500 for additional Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment soil sampling and preparation of a Remedial
Action Plan for Riverside Scrap Iron & Metal Corp. property - 2993 Sixth Street
(Ward 2)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Agreement
Proposal
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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
41 Legislative reports - League of California Cities CA Cities Advocate dated August
1, 2014
Attachments: Report
42 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor
and City Council and announcements of upcoming events
43 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
44 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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