City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · April 13, 2021
Agenda
City of Riverside 3900 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5557
City Council
Agenda - Revised
Meeting Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2021 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Friday, April 9, 2021 3900 Main Street, Riverside
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Originally Published: April 1, 2021
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.
The Art Pick Council Chamber will be open for public comment only with no public
seating available. The public is required to wear masks and practice social
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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
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 expectation 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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1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
1 You are invited to participate by phone at (669) 900-6833, and enter Meeting ID:
931 4944 3969 to comment on Closed Sessions and any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when
the agenda item is called. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by
pressing *6 to speak - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
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COMMUNICATIONS
2 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards)
(5-minute presentation)
3 California Public Employees Retirement System challenge/financial solvency update
(Finance) (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)
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
Audience participation is encouraged. Individual audience participation is limited to 3
minutes.
7 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, establishing the
Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Local
Development Mitigation Fee applicable to all developments in the plan area - Waive
further reading - Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Riverside, California, to update the Local Development Mitigation Fee for funding the
Preservation of Natural Ecosystems in accordance with the Western Riverside
County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (Community and Economic
Development) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Ordinance
Maintenance of Effort Certification
Nexus Fee Study
Presentation
Notice
8 Cases P20-0214, P20-0215, P20-0216, P20-0217 and DP-2020-00073 - Glen
Espinoza of The Motorcycle Company - General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan
Amendment, Zoning Code Amendment, Design Review and Variance for 6,200
square-foot expansion of Harley Davidson dealership - A Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Land Use Designation of
the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to a portion of the lots located at 7681 and
7691 Casa Blanca Street, from MDR - Medium Density Residential to CRC -
Commercial Regional Center - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Riverside, California, amending the Riverside Auto Center Specific Plan to include a
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portion of the lots located at 7681 and 7691 Casa Blanca Street - 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 a portion of the lots located at 7681 and 7691 Casa Blanca Street, from
the R-1-7000 – Single Family Residential Zone to CG-S-2-X-25-SP – Commercial
General, Building Stories (maximum of 2 stories), Building Set Back (25 feet), and
Specific Plan (Riverside Auto Center) Overlay Zones - Determine project will not
have significant effect on environment based on findings set forth in case record -
Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting
Program (MMRP), pursuant to Sections 15074 and 21081.6 of California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines - 7681 and 7691 Casa Blanca Street
(Community and Economic Development) (Ward 4) (10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Resolution - GP
Legal Description - GP
Resolution - SP
Legal Description - SP
Ordinance
Legal Description
PC Minutes
PC Report
Exhibits 3 through 9
Exhibits 10 and 11
Presentation
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.
9 Review Proclamation of Local Emergency regarding Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
proclaimed on March 13, 2020, and ratified by City Council on March 17, 2020 -
Continue Local Emergency - Return to City Council in thirty days with further review
of Local Emergency (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Proclamation
Resolution
10 Riverside's Road to COVID-19 Recovery Framework, Future Wave Preparedness
Plan, and COVID-19 Protection Plan - Direct staff to provide regular updates on
recovery efforts (Fire) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
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Attachments: Report
Road to Recovery
Pandemic Preparedness Plan
COVID-19 Protection Plan
COVID Orders
Presentation
11 Fiscal Year 2020-21 Second Quarter Financial update - Interfund transfer of $4,809
from Capital Projects Fund to General Fund - Appropriate $2,500,000 to Refuse
Fund for recycling and disposal increased costs - Five affirmative votes required
(Finance) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Fiscal Update
Measure Z Financial Update
Presentation
12 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends Fireworks enforcement
update - 2021 Fourth of July firework show options - Fireworks Task Force
recommendations (Parks, Recreation, and Community Services) (All Wards)
(15-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Minor Donation Acceptance Policy
Corporate Partnership Policy
Presentation
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 §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Johanna Cueva v City of Riverside, et al., San
Bernardino County Superior Court Case No. CIVDS 1904827
Attachments: Report
14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Christopher Desrosiers v City of Riverside, Court of
Appeal, 4th District, Division 2, Case No. E075949; (Riverside Superior Court, Case
No. RIC 1811923)
Attachments: Report
15 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
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from legal counsel concerning Scott Simpson, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al.,
RCSC Case No. RIC 1906168
Attachments: Report
16 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Friends of Riverside Airport, LLC v. Department of
the Army, et al., USDC Case No. 5:19-cv-01103-MWF-KK
Attachments: Report
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for appointment of City Attorney by City
Council
Attachments: Report
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Islamic Center of Riverside Director Mahmoud Harmoush
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
PUBLIC COMMENT
21 You are invited to participate by phone at (669) 900-6833, and enter Meeting ID:
931 4944 3969 to comment on Consent Calendar and any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when
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the agenda item is called. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by
pressing *6 to speak - 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
PRESENTATIONS
23 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Arab American Civic Council
representative recognizing April as Arab-American History Month (5-minute
presentation)
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 Clerk
24 Appoint John T. White to Budget Engagement Commission Resident Ward 5 seat -
Resignation of Maureen Mitchell from Park and Recreation Commission Citywide
seat (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
25 Minutes of March 30 and 31, 2021
Attachments: Minutes 3-30-21
Minutes 3-31-21
City Council
26 Announcement of committee meetings:
Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee at
3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Virtual Meeting
Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee at 3 p.m.
on Thursday, April 15, 2021, Special Virtual Meeting
Finance
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27 Fiscal Year 2020-21 First and Second Quarter cash, investments, and debt reports
(All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Second Quarter Report
Quarterly Debt Report
Presentation
Innovation and Technology
28 MEASURE Z - Agreement with ConvergeOne for not-to-exceed $1,295,889.32 over
five-year term including $500,818 for Fiscal Year 2020/21 from Fund 101 IT
Software Maintenance/Support, Fund 110 IT Technology Replacement Program,
and Public Utilities Computer System Upgrades Accounts for Avaya Voice Over IP
Phone system upgrade, software maintenance, and support services for initial
three-year term with two one-year extension options - Supplemental appropriation -
Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Avaya Quote
Public Utilities
29 Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditure report for July
through December 2020 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
BPU Minutes
30 Memorandum of Understanding with Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority for
Water Energy Community Action Network turf removal program participation with
City-match of $100,000 from Public Utilities Water Conservation and Reclamation
Fund Unprogrammed Funds Account (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
MOU
Map
BPU Minutes
Presentation
Public Works
31 Van Buren Boulevard Sewer Installation Project funding update - United States
Economic Development Administration grant application for $3,000,000 for sewer
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improvements along Van Buren Boulevard from Wood Road to King Avenue -
Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
32 Award Bid 7786 to Three Peaks Corporation, Calimesa, for $196,059 from Refuse
Fund-Solid Waste-Refuse Disposal-Maintenance and Repair Account for
Tequesquite Landfill repairs - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes
required (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Map
Bid Award Recommendation
33 Final Tract Map 36516 - Steve Berzansky of Steven Walker Communities,
predecessor to Apple 7, LLC - Subdivide 1.26 acres into seven single family
residential lots - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California,
accepting the Final Map of Tract Map No. 36516 - Waive further reading -
Agreement and sureties for installation and faithful performance of improvements
and labor and material bond - Westerly side of Palm Avenue between Beechwood
and Highland Places (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Map
Agreement for Construction Improvements
Faithful Performance Bond
Labor and Material Bond
Conditions of Approval
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.
34 This item has been removed from the agenda
Attachments: Report
Presentation
COMMUNICATIONS
35 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
36 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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A City Council Special Meeting is scheduled for April 19, 2021
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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