City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · May 25, 2021
Agenda
City of Riverside 3900 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5557
City Council
Agenda
Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Thursday, May 13, 2021 3900 Main Street, Riverside
View Virtual Meeting at
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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
distancing.
View live webcast at www.riversideca.gov/meeting or
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For telephone public comment, call:
(669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265
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City social media live feeds to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item
or items. Time is 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
www.riversideca.gov/meeting until two hours before the meeting.
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.
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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 PRO TEM CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
1 You are invited to participate by phone at (669) 900-6833, and enter Meeting ID:
926 9699 1265 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.
COMMUNICATIONS
2 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards)
(5-minute presentation)
3 Fiscal responsibility update (Finance) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
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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)
WORKSHOP
7 Riverside air quality presentation (City Manager) (All Wards) (60-minute
presentation)
Attachments: Report
Presentation
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 Establish Adopt-a-Median program to facilitate resident volunteerism for
beautification of Riverside's median parkways - Direct staff regarding plantings and
rocks placed within medians along Mission Grove Parkway (Public Works) (All
Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Map
Presentation
9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, pursuant to
Assembly Bill 1486 declaring as surplus six city-owned properties located in
Riverside, California - Waive further reading - 3743 Orange Street also known as
Parking Garage 1, 3851 and 3865 Orange Street also known as Parking Garage 2,
Brockton Arcade Parking Lots near intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Nelson
Street, lot adjacent to 2965 Madison Avenue, Magnolia and Van Buren Parking Lot,
and 8700 Cypress Avenue (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards)
(10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Maps
Properties for Sale
Legal Description
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.
10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Rodney McMillian v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim
No.: ADJ 10653999
Attachments: Report
11 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
12 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
13 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
14 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for appointment of City Attorney by City
Council
Attachments: Report
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Hemenway
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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PUBLIC COMMENT
15 You are invited to participate by phone at (669) 900-6833, and enter Meeting ID:
926 9699 1265 to comment on Consent Calendar items 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.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
16 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor
and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events:
Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021,
Virtual Meeting
Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee at 3 p.m.
on Thursday, May 20, 2021, Virtual Meeting
Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021,
Virtual Meeting
Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 27,
2021, Virtual Meeting
Announcement of Measure Z - Funded Items
Attachments: Measure Z Photos
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 17-30
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
17 Minutes of May 7 and 11, 2021
Attachments: Minutes 5-7-21
MInutes 5-11-21
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City Council
18 Economic Development, Placemaking and Branding/Marketing Committee
recommends Fiscal Year 2021-22 City Sponsorship Program total support of
$103,559 with $69,550 monetary funding from General Fund Community and
Economic Development Department and Electric Fund Community Support
Outreach Accounts and in-kind services valued at $34,009 for charitable and
community events from July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Acceptance of guidelines
Sponsorship Recommendations List
Community and Economic Development
19 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, pursuant to
Assembly Bill 1486 declaring as surplus the property located at the Southeasterly
corner of Central Avenue between the northbound exit of the State 91 Freeway and
the AT&SF Railway, formerly known as the Magnolia Substation, Riverside,
California - Waive further reading (Ward 3)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Site Map
Map
Presentation
Fire
20 Reimbursement of $106,050.38 from Riverside Community College District/Moreno
Valley for Fire Department instructional hours - Supplemental appropriation - Five
affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
21 California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee reimbursement of $55,000
for fire personnel training - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes
required (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
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General Services
22 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7836 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $791,603.60 from
Measure Z Police Department Vehicle Replacement Account for twenty (20) Ford
Explorer Police Interceptor utility vehicles (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Library
23 Donation of $45,000 from Riverside Public Library Foundation for Laptop Kiosks at
new Main Library - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
Police
24 Agreement with Pure Gold Forensics, Inc., for not-to-exceed $60,000 annually from
Police-Central Investigations - Professional Services Account for DNA Laboratory
Analysis Services through June 30, 2021, with five one-year extension options (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Agreement
25 MEASURE Z - Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside,
California, amending the Riverside Municipal Code by amending and replacing
Chapter 5.15, Regulation of Riverside Police Official Police Tow Truck Service, in
its entirety - Appropriate $45,000 of Measure Z unallocated funds to reimburse
towing companies for removal and disposal of junk motorhomes - Five affirmative
votes required (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Ordinance
Police Tow Truck Regulation
BEC Minutes
Measure Z 5-year Spending Plan
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Public Utilities
26 Green Power Purchase Agreement with California Air Resources Board to serve net
energy needs of new Southern California Headquarters facility with 100 percent
renewable energy at fixed cost of $0.0179/kilowatt (kWh) above facility’s otherwise
applicable tariff with 20-year term (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
BPU Minutes
Presentation
Green Power Slide
27 Introduce an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California,
amending Table 6.14.040A and Chapter 14.22 of the Riverside Municipal Code
regarding Water Conservation (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Ordinance
Table 6.14.040A
BPU Minutes
Presentation
Public Works
28 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7706 to All American Asphalt, Corona, for $4,531,263.50
from Measure Z, Special Gas Tax, and Electric Funds for Fiscal Year 2019-20
Arterial and Minor Street Maintenance and Traffic Improvements Phase 1 at various
City locations (Wards 5, 6 and 7)
Attachments: Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Location Map
Presentation
29 Third Amendment to Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for $747,928 from
Public Works Department Budget for landscape maintenance services of South
Quadrant parkways and medians through June 30, 2022 (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and
6)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
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30 Increase Purchase Orders 210016 and 210727 with 3M Company by $15,316 and
Zumar Industries by $16,000, for total of $130,000 from General Fund Public
Works-Streets-Maintenance-Signing Supplies Account for vinyl and aluminum sign
materials for City street signs (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
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.
31 Second Amendment to Agreement with Glenn A. Rick Engineering and Development
Company, doing business as Rick Engineering Company, for not-to-exceed
$180,000 from Storm Drain Fund extending term through December 31, 2022, to
complete Northside Master Drainage Plan - Specific Plan Cost Reimbursement
Program to partially recoup cost of Northside Specific Plan preparation - Direct
staff on preparing report initiating and establishing Specific Plan Cost
Reimbursement Program for new development within Northside Specific Plan Area -
Appropriate $100,000 from Measure A Capital Outlay Fund Northside Specific Plan
Mitigation to General Fund Public Works Department for traffic mitigation impact fee
study - Supplemental appropriations - Five affirmative votes required (Public Works
and Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (15-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Northside Specific Plan Map
Cost Reimbursement Program
Presentation
32 Appeal of Board of Ethics Hearing Panel findings and decisions for complaint filed
by Jason Hunter against Councilwoman Plascencia for violation of Code of Ethics
and Conduct Code Sections 2.78.060(D) Advocacy of Private Interests of Third
Parties in certain circumstances prohibited and 2.78.060(M) Violations of Federal,
State and Local Law prohibited (City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
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Attachments: Report
Statement of Findings and Decisions as Amended
Transcript BOE HP 4-14-21 - Hunter v Plascencia
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Complaint
Complainant - Hyperlink Meeting Vote
Complainant - Hyperlink Meeting Video
Complaint - Exhibits
Complaintant Evidence - Timestamps of 1-14-20 CC Meeting
Complainant Evidence for Reference - Transcript of BOE HP 9-30-21
Witness Questions
City Clerk Response
Purchasing Response
Public Official Response - Response 9-10-20
Response - CC Mtg 12-3-19 Item 46 Items for Future CC Mtgs
Response - CC Mtg 12-17-19 Item 7a City Attorney Clarification
Public Official Response 3-24-21
Hearing Rules and Procedures
COMMUNICATIONS
33 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
34 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor and Members of
the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
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