City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · January 9, 2018
Agenda
City of Riverside 3900 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5557
City Council
Agenda - Revised
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12:30 PM Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Friday, January 5, 2018 Originally Published: December 28, 2017
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.
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12:30 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
1 This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments
regarding Closed Session items and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City
Council - 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 may adjourn to the below listed Closed
Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting.
2 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager
Attachments: Report
3 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 unrepresented employee: City
Manager
Attachments: Report
4 Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a) for consultation with Carl Carey, General
Services Director; Sergio Diaz, Chief of Police; and Girish Balachandran, General
Manager of Riverside Public Utilities regarding threat to public services or facilities
Attachments: Report
5 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Dennis Causey v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim
No: 150226
Attachments: Report
6 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning David Campos v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No:
ADJ 10604392
Attachments: Report
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7 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., et al.,
Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1613127
Attachments: Report
7a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Maria Lacson v. City of Riverside, et al., RCSC Case
No. RIC 1603834
Attachments: Report
8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City's Negotiator, John A.
Russo, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange or
lease of 3750 University Avenue, Suite M, APN’s: 215-371-001, 002, 003, and 004,
by L’Bistro, LLC; Laurent Baillon and Gabriela Rodriguez, Negotiators
Attachments: Report
9 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
10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning two cases of anticipated litigation
Attachments: Report
COMMUNICATIONS
11 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (All Wards)
PRESENTATION
12 Community and Economic Development Department overview and recognition of
employees (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
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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.
13 A Resolution of Intention to approve an Amendment to contract between the Board
of Administration California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City
Council of the City of Riverside to implement 1.5 percent retirement cost-sharing
provision for first tier classic local police members - Waive further reading (Human
Resources) (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
14 Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing an
amendment to the contract between the City of Riverside and the Board of
Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System to implement
a retirement cost-sharing provision of 1.5 percent for all Tier 1 classic local police
members (Human Resources) (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Ordinance
Amendment to Contract
WORKSHOP
15 Regulation and policy framework for commercial cannabis uses for indoor and
outdoor cultivation, cannabis oils and edibles manufacturing, dispensaries,
distribution facilities, and microbusinesses (Community and Economic
Development) (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Responses to Questions
Cannabis Regulation Summary
Fiscal Analysis
Buffer Map
Presentation
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3 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
Audience participation is encouraged.
16 Cases P17-0512 and P17-0513 - Gabriel Ybarra of Action Surveys, Inc., on behalf
of Dennis Wagoner of Riverside Meadows, LLC - Rezone 46.09-acre parcel
developed with 354-unit mobile home park - Amend conditional use permit for six
additional mobile home ground lease spaces - 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 property located at
4000 Pierce Street from Single-Family Residential Zone (“R-1-7000”), to
Single-Family Residential and Mobile Home Park Overlay Zones (“R-1-7000-MH”) -
Determine proposed project is exempt from provisions of California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and
15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of CEQA Guidelines,
as this project will not have significant effect on environment (Community and
Economic Development) (Ward 7)
Attachments: Report
Recommended Conditions
PC Report 11-2-17
PC Minutes 11-2-17
Aerial Photo
Ordinance
Legal Description
Presentation
Notice
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Mac Arthur
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
17 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor
and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events
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MAYOR PRO TEM APPOINTMENT
18 Mayor Bailey to present a plaque to Councilmember Perry for his dedicated service
as Mayor Pro Tem from July through December 2017
19 City Council to appoint Councilmember Mac Arthur as Mayor Pro Tem for the
period of January through June 2018
PRESENTATIONS
20 Mayor Bailey to call upon Arts and Cultural Affairs Manager Margie Haupt to
recognize Culver Center for the Arts as Arts Honoree of the Month
Attachments: Presentation
21 Mayor Bailey to call upon Councilmember Melendrez to present a Proclamation to
Dr. Edward Chang recognizing Korean American Day and contributions of Korean
Americans
22 RIVERSIDE PRIDE Success Report - HealZone Food Systems Alliance (Ward 2)
Attachments: Report
7 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
23 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 - 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.
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
following the Discussion Calendar.
City Attorney
24 Set aside and vacate all approvals related to Cases P15-0610 (conditional use
permit) and P15-0611 (design review) for Oakmont Senior Living Facility in
compliance with Riverside Superior Court order granting Petition for Writ of
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Mandate in Neighbors Opposed to a Polluted Environment v. City of Riverside, Case
No. RIC 1606861 - 5695 Glenhaven Avenue (Ward 3)
Attachments: Report
City Clerk
25 Correction to City Council minutes of May 19, 2015, to reflect recusal of
Councilmember Perry from Planning Commission interview of Judy G. Teunissen
for Ward 6 seat (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Minutes
26 Minutes of December 12 and 19, 2017
Attachments: 12-12-17 Minutes
12-19-17 Minutes
City Council
27 Governmental Affairs Committee recommends Citywide overtime assessment and
enhancements status update (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
OT Assessment
Presentation
28 Announcement of committee meetings:
Governmental Affairs Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, Art
Pick Council Chamber
Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January
9, 2018, Art Pick Council Chamber
Transportation Committee at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, 2018, Art Pick
Council Chamber
Community and Economic Development
29 Purchase and Sale Agreement with Guardian Realty Services, Inc., for $141,150
with not-to-exceed $5,000 for title, escrow, and miscellaneous closing costs for
City-owned unoccupied two-story office building - 6104 Riverside Avenue (Ward 3)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
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30 Cases P17-0180 and P17-0182 - City of Riverside - Adopt 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 to allow for
multi-family residential development in furtherance of the Implementation Plan of the
2014-2021 Housing Element - Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside,
California, amending Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code in furtherance of the
Implementation Plan of the 2014-2021 Housing Element regarding nonconformities,
base zones, uses and development provisions, permitted uses, design review, site
plan review, accessory dwelling units, drive-thru businesses, and amendments to
address State law regarding Supportive and Transitional Housing and Single Room
Occupancies - Waive further readings (Intro. on 12-12-17, All Wards)
Attachments: O - Rezoning Amendment
Rezoned Sites
Rezoned Site Maps
O - Zoning Text Amendment
Zoning Code
31 Case P17-0648 - Craig Cook of Gabel, Cook and Associates, Inc., on behalf of
James and Diana Harrell - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside,
California, providing for the Summary Vacation (Case No. P17-0648) of
approximately 400-foot-long segment of an unaccepted offer of dedication located
at Turrell Court westerly of Wood Road, in the City of Riverside, California - Waive
further reading (Ward 4)
Attachments: Report
Aerial Photo
Recommended Conditions
Resolution
Legal Description
32 Case P17-0632 - Craig Cook of Gabel, Cook and Associates, Inc., on behalf of
Mark Thompson of 3434-44 Thompson, LLC - A Resolution of the City Council of
the City of Riverside, California, providing for the Summary Vacation (Case No.
P17-0632) of approximately 351 square feet of excess right-of-way located at the
southeast corner of Indiana and Arlington Avenues, in the City of Riverside,
California - Waive further reading - 6608 Indiana Avenue (Ward 3)
Attachments: Report
Aerial Photo
Recommended Conditions
Resolution
Legal Description
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Fire
33 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the
submission of application and acceptance of grant award of $2,369,600 from the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the California Office of Emergency
Services for the Fiscal Year 2017 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant
Program and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City
Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Fire Chief; and amending the budget for
Fiscal Year 2017-2018 accordingly - Waive further reading - Supplemental
appropriation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Signature Authority
Assurances
Human Resources
34 Revised Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Police Officers’ Association
Police Unit reducing required experience for collateral duties from three years to
two years and clarifying treatment of three sworn officers hired between February
17 and June 12, 2012, for CalPERS contributions (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Section 4.3 Amendment
Section 9.1 Amendment
Library
35 California State Library grant of $27,450 with City-match of $20,140.50 from
Special Programs Gift Fund Account, funding assistance from Riverside Public
Library Foundation, and in-kind contribution of 70 staff hours valued at $1,880.10
for automated checkout LaptopsAnytime 12 Bay Host Laptop Kiosk at Main Library -
Supplemental appropriation - 3581 Mission Inn Avenue (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Grant Award Letter
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Mayor
36 Mayor Bailey recommends reappointment of Dr. Gary Bradley to the Northwest
Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees for term through December
31, 2021 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Letter
Police
37 United States Drug Enforcement Administration overtime reimbursement of $18,042
for High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force - California Department of
Justice Inland Narcotic Crackdown Allied Task Force overtime and helicopter
maintenance reimbursements of $59,046.25 and $75,000, respectively - Federal
Bureau of Investigation Inland Regional Apprehension Team overtime
reimbursement of $18,042 - Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms Gun/Gang Task Force
overtime reimbursement of $30,000 - United States Marshals Service Regional
Fugitive Task Force overtime reimbursement of $40,000 - Department of Justice,
Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force overtime reimbursement of $36,084 -
Federal Bureau of Investigation Orange County Regional Computer Forensic
Laboratory overtime reimbursement of $18,042 - Supplemental appropriations (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
Public Works
38 Increase change order authority for Bid 7420 with Mamco, Inc., dba Alabbasi, from
$59,888 to $279,888 from Arlington/Fairhaven Pump Upgrade Account for
unforeseen hard boulders encountered below existing surface while trenching for
installation of gravity sewer main near intersection of Arlington Avenue and
Fairhaven Drive to Western Hills Drive (Ward 7)
Attachments: Report
Map
39 Request for Proposal 1669 Design-Build Agreement with B. R. Frost Company,
Huntington Beach, for $995,400 from Public Works Department Sewer Projects
Plant 2 Blower No. 2 Rehabilitation/Replacement Account for air supply blower
replacement for biological secondary treatment process at Regional Water Quality
Control Plant - 5950 Acorn Street (All Wards)
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Attachments: Report
Agreement
RFP Award Recommendation
COMMUNICATIONS
40 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
41 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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The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 16, 2018
A City Council Special Joint meeting
with Board of Public Utilities is scheduled for
6 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2018,
at County of Riverside, Board Room
4080 Lemon Street, Riverside
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