City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · January 27, 2015
Agenda
City of Riverside 3900 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5557
City Council
Successor Agency
Housing Authority
Agenda - Revised
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 2:00 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/Housing Authority.
Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 22676, the
Members of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing
Authority and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum
throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council/Successor Agency to
the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority and the public are advised that any delay
or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City
Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority or the
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2 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
WORKSHOPS
1 Economic Development - Oral update (All Wards)
2 Report from Federal Lobbyist Vicki Cram - Oral report (All Wards)
3 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
Audience participation is encouraged.
3 Cases P13-1044 and P13-0839 - Shaotao Liu - Appeal - Denial of design review of
plot plan and building elevations and variance for proposed construction of
two-story, 25-foot-high, 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 (Cont. fr/ 12-2-14, Ward 2)
Attachments: Report
Plans
HOA Approval
5-6-14 CC Report
Minutes
Greenwalt House
Shanbhag House
Letter - Beal
Letters Received 5-6-14
Letter - Johnson and Sedlack
Christiansen - Presentation Package
12-02-14 Letters
HOA Letter Received 1-15-15
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4 Case P13-0900 - City of Riverside - A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside,
California, making its findings and determinations in the matter of Resolution of
Intention No. 22789 and making its order vacating an approximately 8,745 square
foot portion of Verbena Drive from the intersection with Canterbury Road to the
terminus of Verbena Drive, adjacent to the properties at 4465 Canterbury Road
and 4445 Canterbury Road, in Riverside, California - Waive further reading -
Determine project will not have significant effect on environment based on findings
set forth in case record - Adopt Negative Declaration (Ward 5)
Attachments: Report
PC Report
Minutes
Resolution
Legal Description
5 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside approving the issuance by
California Enterprise Development Authority of not to exceed $5,000,000
aggregate principal amount of the Authority's revenue obligations for the purpose
of refinancing and financing the cost of construction, installation, equipping and
furnishing of facilities for the benefit of Family Service Association Community
Housing Development Organization, Inc., a California nonprofit public benefit
corporation, d/b/a Aspire Community Housing Organization, providing the terms
and conditions for such obligations and other matters relating thereto herein
specified for 37 affordable rental housing units - Waive further reading - 5938
Grand Avenue (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
6 Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, establishing the level of
compensation of the Mayor and providing certain fringe benefits, and rescinding
Ordinance No. 7198 in its entirety - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of
Riverside, California, establishing the level of compensation for members of the
City Council and providing certain fringe benefits, and rescinding Ordinance No.
7199 in its entirety (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Charter Section 403
Summary of Benefits
O - Mayor Compensation
O - City Council Compensation
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7 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/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority -
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.
CLOSED SESSIONS
Time listed is approximate. The City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency/Housing Authority may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their
convenience during this City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency/Housing Authority meeting.
8 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Pursuant to Government Code
§54956.9(c) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning
one case of anticipated litigation
Attachments: Report
9 Joint item with Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency and Housing
Authority - 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
10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside, et al. v. Ana J. Matasantos, et al.,
Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2013-80001421
Attachments: Report
11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Jon Nelson v. City of Riverside, et al., USDC Case
No.: ED CV 13-01665 PSG (DTBX)
Attachments: Report
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12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, et
al., USDC Case No. 13-CV-1724-BEN (KSC); San Diego Gas & Electric, et al. v.
SCE, JAMS, Arbitration Reference #1220047676; SCE, et al. v. Mitsubishi Nuclear
Energy Systems, et al., International Chamber of Commerce International Court of
Arbitration, Case No. 19784/AGF; Order Instituting Investigation on the
Commission’s Own Motion into the Rates, Operations, Practices, Services and
Facilities of Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric Associated
with the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Units 2 and 3; CPUC Investigation
12-10-013; In the Matter of the Arbitration between Uranium One Inc. vs. Southern
California Edison Company, et al., AAA Arbitration Reference No. 50198T0107513
Attachments: Report
13 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
14 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
15 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Andrew Tachias v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim
No.: ADJ 8932554
Attachments: Report
16 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
16a Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for appointment of City Attorney and City
Manager by City Council
Attachments: Report
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6:00 P.M.
PRESENTATION
17 Commission on Disabilities report by Acting Chair Keith Nelson (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
6:15 P.M.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
18 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor
and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events
6:30 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Soubirous
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PRESENTATIONS
19 Mayor Bailey to call upon Police Chief Diaz to introduce the Public Safety
Employee of the Month Police Program Supervisor Scott King
20 Mayor Bailey to call upon Museum Director Sarah Mundy to discuss the Cahuilla
Continuum exhibition
21 RIVERSIDE PRIDE Success Report - Riverside Neighborhood Partnership -
Milestones and Highlights: What’s Working Now (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
7 P.M.
22 Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to
invite your comments regarding Consent Calendar items and any matters within
the jurisdiction of the City Council/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment
Agency/Housing Authority - 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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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
This portion of the City Council Agenda is for all matters where staff and public
participation is anticipated. Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
23 Governmental Affairs Committee recommends a Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Riverside, California, establishing Rules of Procedure and Order of
Business for the City Council of the City of Riverside and related functions and
activities and rescinding all prior actions taken thereto, and repealing Resolution
No. 22786 - Waive further reading (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
24 Mayor recommends appropriation of $25,000 from General Fund Reserve for 2015
Long Night of Arts and Innovation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
CONSENT CALENDAR
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. Removed consent items will be discussed
immediately after adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.
City Clerk
25 Minutes of January 13, 2015
Attachments: Minutes
Community Development
26 2010-11, 2012-13, 2013-14, and 2014-15 United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development Annual Action Plan Amendments and Memorandums of
Understanding with Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department to
reprogram $250,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds from Villegas
Park Improvements, Villegas Park Field Renovations, Ward 4 Street
Improvements, and Villegas Park Exterior Brown Room Improvements for Villegas
Park Brown Room renovation and Villegas Park Playground shade structure
installation for $175,000 and $75,000, respectively - Funds transfer (Ward 4)
Attachments: Report
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27 Housing Authority - Parking Lease Agreement with Riverside First Baptist Homes,
Inc. - 3943 Tenth Street (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Map
Agreement
28 Memorandum of Understanding with Alvord Unified School District for sub-granting
of $132,000 through County of Riverside Department of Public Health from United
States Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Education through State Department of Public Health: Nutrition Education and
Obesity Prevention Branch for Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention
Program activities through September 30, 2016 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
2-25-14 CC Report
Budget Justification
MOU
Finance
29 Monthly investment summary and financial reports for November 2014 - Delegate
investment responsibility to Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer for up to one year (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
Financial Report
Investment Report
Debt Report
Fire
30 California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee grant of $35,000 for fire
training reimbursement and Departmental needs - Supplemental appropriation (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
31 Purchase Order with HME, Inc., for $261,352.44 from Capital Lease Account for
Type III fire apparatus (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Purchase Order
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32 Award Bid 7302 to KME Fire Apparatus, Ontario, for $172,190.83 from Capital
Lease Account for one 2015 Ford F-550 Chassis Rescue Squad (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Bid Recommendation
Human Resources
33 Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Firefighters’ Association through
June 30, 2017 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California,
amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend Parts I, II, III and IV of the Fringe
Benefits and Salary Plan, to reflect various updates and changes related to
Riverside Firefighters' Association members - Waive further reading (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
MOU
Resolution
Salary Plan
Mayor
34 Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee recommends board and
commission reappointments and interviews (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
35 Resignation of Tyrell H. Lawyer from Ward 1 seat on Commission on Disabilities
(All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Police
36 State Citizens’ Option for Public Safety Program grant of $495,925 for sworn and
civilian staff for frontline police services, equipment, and vehicles through June 30,
2016 - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
37 Legislative reports - League of California Cities CA Cities Advocate dated January
16, 2015
Attachments: Report
38 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
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39 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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