City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · December 1, 2020
Agenda
City of Riverside 3900 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5557
City Council
Agenda - Revised
Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 3900 Main Street, Riverside
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Originally Published: November 19, 2020
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to
ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community
The City Council will conduct a virtual meeting.
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The Art Pick Council Chamber will be open for public comment with no public
seating available. The public is required to wear masks and practice social
distancing.
For telephone public comment, call (951) 826-8600. Dial when the agenda item is
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limited to 3 minutes.
Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council can be submitted by eComment at
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Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov.
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.
Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23618, the
Members of the City Council and the public are reminded that they must preserve order
and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and
the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey
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the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these
rules. The City of Riverside is committed to a workplace that requires acceptable
behavior from everyone - a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our
employees, customers, and the public.
City Council meetings should be a place where all members of our community feel safe
and comfortable participating. While there could be a high level of emotion associated
with topics on this agenda, the city would like to set the expectations that all members of
the public use language appropriate to a professional, respectful public environment.
The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public.
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to
persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or
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City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 351-6162 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if
possible. TTY users call 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay services (TRS).
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1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
1 You are invited to participate by phone at 951-826-8600 to comment on Closed
Sessions and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council - Individual
audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
COMMUNICATIONS
2 California Public Employees Retirement System challenge/financial solvency update
(Finance) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
3 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards)
(5-minute presentation)
4 Homeless solutions update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
5 Pertinent health, safety, and security updates (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute
presentation)
6 Rules and regulations created or suspended (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute
presentation)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
Audience participation is encouraged. Individual audience participation is limited to 3
minutes.
7 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside establishing Community
Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Pomelo) of the City of Riverside, authorizing the levy
of special taxes and calling an election therein - Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Riverside, acting as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No.
2015-2 (Pomelo) of the City of Riverside, determining the necessity to incur bonded
indebtedness within said Community Facilities District and calling an election therein
- Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, acting in its capacity as the
Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2015-2 (Pomelo) of the City of
Riverside certifying the results of the December 1, 2020 Special Tax and Bond
Elections - Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, acting in its
capacity as the Legislative Body of Community Facilities District No. 2015-2
(Pomelo) of the City of Riverside authorizing the levy of special taxes within the
District - Waive further readings (Finance) (Ward 7) (5-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Resolution - Establish District
Resolution - Necessity
Resolution - Certify Election
Ordinance
CFD Report
Notice
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.
8 Human Relations Commission recommends Redesigning Cultural Capacity pilot
workshop and mandatory Trauma Informed Cultural Sensitivity Training for City
Council members, executive level City staff, and selected boards and commissions
(Mayor) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Training outline
Shor Denny Bio
Shirley Coates Bio
HRC Minutes
Presentation
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9 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends Nichols Park Joyce Jackson
Community Center Master Plan Project update (Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services) (Ward 3) (5-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Master Plan
Presentation
10 Appropriate $115,000 from Standard Insurance Company unanticipated refund for
Citywide diversity, equity, inclusivity, and other employee training programs -
Consolidate existing vacant positions and establish Diversity Officer position (Human
Resources) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Strategic Plan
Presentation
11 Mayor's Housing Task Force preliminary outcomes including Regional Housing
Needs Allocation impacts, fee structure update, and Housing Element update
regarding minimum density requirements (Mayor) (All Wards) (10-minute
presentation)
Attachments: Report
Preliminary Outcomes
Presentation
12 MEASURE Z - Councilmember Edwards recommends Santa Ana River outreach
expenditure plan for $175,571.63 from unallocated Measure Z funds - CARES Act
Coronavirus Relief Fund, Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention, and
Measure Z Subrecipient Agreement with Kingdom Causes, doing business as City
Net, to carry out Santa Ana River Outreach Plan (City Council) (All Wards)
(10-minute presentation)
Attachments: REVISED REPORT
Report
Outreach Plan
Homeless Mitigation Plan
Measure Z Spending Plan
Budget
REVISED PRESENTATION
Presentation
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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.
13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Al Zelinka,
regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of
3900 Main Street, Ground Floor, APN: 215-372-013, by Brandon’s Diner, Jr.
Restaurants, Inc.; Orlando Rocha and Ana Benitez, Negotiators
Attachments: Report
14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Stubbie Barr v. City of Riverside, et al., USDC Case
No. 5:18-cv-00079-FMO (SPx)
Attachments: Report
15 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
16 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
17 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 including the 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
Attachments: Report
18 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for appointment of City Attorney by City
Council
Attachments: Report
19 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for appointment of City Clerk by City Council
Attachments: Report
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20 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b)(3)(c) to confer with and/or receive
advice from legal counsel concerning Gary G. Geuss v. City of Riverside, Claim No.
(s): 20-09-06; 20-11-08
Attachments: Report
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Hemenway
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
21 You are invited to participate by phone at 951-826-8600 to comment on Consent
Calendar items and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council - Individual
audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
22 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor
and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events
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
23 Outside counsel expenditures for July 1 through September 30, 2020 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Outside Expenditure Report
24 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 1.15,
Elections, by adding new Section 1.15.050 establishing no campaign contribution
limits for Mayor and City Council candidates - Waive further reading (Intro.
11-10-20, All Wards)
Attachments: Ordinance
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City Clerk
25 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the
Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Riverside for City Employees and Officials in
its entirety and by Repealing Resolution No. 23389 which amendment is to be
effective upon adoption - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside,
California, amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Riverside as
Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside for
Agency Officials and Employees in its entirety by repealing Resolution No. 23124
which amendment is to be effective upon adoption - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the
City of Riverside for City Board and Commission members in its entirety by
repealing Resolution No. 23125, which amendment is to be effective upon adoption -
Waive further readings (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Resolution - City Employees and Officials
Resolution - Successor Agency
Resolution - Board and Commission
26 Minutes of November 10 and 17, 2020
Attachments: Minutes 11-10-20
Minutes 11-17-20
City Council
27 Announcement of committee meeting:
Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee at
3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Virtual Meeting
Community and Economic Development
28 Case P20-0179 - Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside,
California, amending various sections in Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code
amending Good Neighbor Guidelines for Siting New and Modified Industrial
Facilities-2020 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 11-10-20, All Wards)
Attachments: Ordinance
BMP I AIR Industrial Development Standards
A1 Industrial Development Standards
Permitted Uses
Regulations
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29 Cases P19-0063 and P20-0443 - Zoning Code Amendment and Rezoning - Adopt
an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adding
Chapter 19.146 and amending Chapter 19.220 in Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal
Code - 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 approximately 2,000 acres of property generally
bounded by Pellissier Ranch to the North, State Route 60 (SR-60) and portions of
Main Street in Downtown Riverside to the South, Interstate 215 (I-215) and
residences to the East, and the Santa Ana River to the West within the City of
Riverside, to the zones and districts within the Northside Specific Plan - Waive
further readings (Intro. on 11-17-20, Ward 1)
Attachments: Ordinance - Zoning Code
Text Amendments
Ordinance - Rezoning
Map
30 Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California,
amending Section 6.14.030 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding property
maintenance and use of alternate materials in lieu of glass for windows - Waive
further reading (Intro. on 11-17-20, All Wards)
Attachments: Ordinance
General Services
31 Agreements with Air Exchange, Inc., Ontario, for $729,532 plus ten percent
contingency and City match of $57,914.05 from Assistance to Firefighters Grant,
2018 Assistance to Fire-State Account, and Central Garage Fund for installation of
vehicle exhaust extraction system for Fire Stations and Fire Maintenance Facility -
Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Agreement - Fire Stations
Agreement - Fire Maintenance Facility
32 Renew annual Purchase Order with SC Commercial LLC., formerly known as The
SoCo Group, Inc., for $70,416 from Central Garage Motor Fuels and Lubricants
Account for June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, for lubricant products for City
vehicles and equipment (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Email
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33 Renew Purchase Order with SC Commercial, LLC., formerly known as SoCo
Group, Inc., for $2,216,115 from Central Garage Motor Fuels and Lubricants
Account for June 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022 for fuel products for City vehicles
and equipment (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Email
Human Resources
34 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending
Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the
2021 State mandated increase to the minimum wage - Waive further reading (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Job Code Table
Library
35 Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 9 of the
Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 9.75 establishing the Rules of Library
Conduct (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Ordinance
Minutes
Rules of Library Conduct
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
36 Agreement with Alta Planning and Design, Inc., Portland, for $532,431.65 from
Gage Canal Trail Phase I Account for Gage Canal Multi-Purpose Recreational Trail
design consultant services (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
RFP Recommendation
37 Agreement with Universal Building Maintenance, LLC doing business as Allied
Universal Janitorial Services for $313,308.48 with 15 percent change order
authority for total contract not-to-exceed $360,304.75 from Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Professional Services Account to provide janitorial services at
community centers through July 1, 2021 (All Wards)
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Attachments: Report
Agreement
38 Second Amendment to Joint Use Agreement with Riverside Unified School District
to extend use of former Riverside Golf Course site through November 30, 2021 -
1077 N. Orange Street (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Public Works
39 Application to California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery for
$80,515 from Fiscal Year 2020-21 Beverage Container Recycling and Litter
Reduction Program for beverage container recycling and litter clean-up activities -
Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Program Guidelines
Resolution No. 23385
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.
40 Appeal of Board of Ethics Hearing Panel findings and decisions for complaint filed
by Roberta Allota against Councilwoman Plascencia for violations of Code of Ethics
and Conduct Code Sections 2.78.060(A) Use of official title or position for personal
gain prohibited and 2.78.060(M) Violations of federal, State and local law prohibited
(City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Transcript
Complaint
Complaint - Runoff Forum Video Clip
Complaint - CC Meeting 1-21-20 Video
Statement of Findings and Decision
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Hearing Rules and Procedures
COMMUNICATIONS
41 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
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42 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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