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City of Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson City Council Councilmembers: Erin Edwards Clarissa Cervantes Ronaldo Fierro Chuck Conder Agenda - Revised Gaby Plascencia Jim Perry Steve Hemenway Meeting Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, September 17, 2021 3900 Main Street, Riverside View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: September 9, 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 in-person and virtual meeting. Face coverings are required regardless of vaccination status. For telephone public comment and to listen to the meeting live via Zoom, call: (669) 900-6833 Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265 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. * TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL EN PERSONA Y POR TELEFONO PARA PUNTO NUMERO 27 SOBRE EL TEMA DE VENDEDORES AMBULANTES. Llame al: (669) 900-6833 Ingrese el numero de reunión: 931 4944 3969 Please follow along with the meeting via www.riversideca.gov/meeting, RiversideTV cable channels, or City social media live feeds to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). 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. City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 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 fostering a respectful workplace that requires all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community feel safe and comfortable to participate. 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 collaborative, professional, and respectful public environment. The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new harassment and discrimination laws. LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the hearing impaired. 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 accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at 951 826 5427 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. TTY users call 7 1 1 for telecommunications relay services (TRS). Agenda related writings or documents provided to the City Council are available in the Office of the City Clerk, at www.riversideca.gov/meeting, and in the binder located near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber. 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. City of Riverside Page 2 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 1 P.M. MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENT 1 You are invited to participate in person or 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 (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 4 Homeless solutions update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 5 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 6 Strategic plan update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 7 Pertinent health, safety, and security updates (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 8 Legal update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute 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. 9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486 declaring as exempt surplus the City properties known as the former Riverside Golf Club, Ab Brown Sports Complex and Pellissier Ranch, and identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 206-070-002, 206-070-003, 246-060-011 and 246-060-001, Riverside, California and Assessor Parcel Numbers 0275-051-19, 0277-011-26, 0277-011-27, 0277-022-71, 0277-022-73 , 0277-022-74, 0277-022-75, and 1167- 021-24, Colton, California - Waive further reading - Direct staff to prepare Request for Proposals for Master Developer for former Riverside Golf Club, Ab Brown Sports Complex, and Pellissier Ranch properties to include stand-alone solar project and solar option for Northside Specific Plan vision development (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (15-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 Attachments: Report Resolution Site Maps Presentation 3 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 10 CONTINUED FROM JULY 20, 2021 - Cases P20-0476 and P20-0477 - Riverside Express, LLC. - Appeal - Uphold appeal of Planning Commission denial and approve Conditional Use Permit and Design Review of project plans for development of a 9,708 square foot self-automated vehicle wash facility on 1.15-acre parcel - Determine proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 (In-Fill Development Projects) of CEQA Guidelines, as project will not have significant effect on environment - 3729 and 3745 Van Buren Boulevard (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 5) (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Report CC Report - 7-20-21 Community Meeting Flyer Community Meeting Sign-In Sheet PC Report PC Minutes Applicant Appeal Request Presentation Notice 11 Mobile home parks rent stabilization annual review (City Manager/Office of Homeless Solutions) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Presentation Notice City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 12 United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Annual Action Plan Amendment to cancel 3943 10th Street Rehabilitation of 6-unit apartment project and reallocate Community Development Block Grant funds of $300,000 to 2348 University Avenue Rehabilitation Project, $471,000 to 4292 Cedar Street Rehabilitation Project and $4,000 to CDBG Unprogrammed Account for total of $775,000 - Supplemental appropriation - Funds transfer - Five affirmative votes required - Memorandum of Understanding with Office of Homeless Solutions for 4292 Cedar Street and 2348 University Avenue rehabilitation projects (Community and Economic Development) (Wards 1 and 2) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Presentation Notice 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. 12a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riversiders Against Increased Taxes v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI 2104120 Attachments: Report 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Cities of Anaheim, Azusa, Banning, Colton, Pasadena and Riverside, California v. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit, No. 20-1236, Consolidated with No. 20-1239 Attachments: Report 14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Shawn Casteel v. City of Riverside, et al., RCSC Case No. RIC 1906046 Attachments: Report 15 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Susan Tierney v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No: ADJ 10690272, Claim No. 170187 Attachments: Report 16 This item has been removed from the agenda City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 17 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning David Ruddy v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No: ADJ 12518867 Attachments: Report 18 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Richard Cabrera vs. City of Riverside, WCAB Case No.: ADJ 13965884 Attachments: Report 19 Pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Clarence Dodson vs. City of Riverside WCAB Case No.(s): (1) ADJ10533028; (2) ADJ10810473; (3) ADJ10810479; (4) ADJ13679361; (5) ADJ13721402 Attachments: Report 20 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Michael Reynaud vs. City of Riverside, WCAB Case No. ADJ 11087504 Attachments: Report 21 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning two cases of anticipated litigation Attachments: Report 22 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 23 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 City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 6:15 P.M. INVOCATION - Councilmember Cervantes PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS 24 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS 25 Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Arturo Alcaraz recognizing September as Hispanic Heritage Month (5-minute presentation) 26 Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Emergency Services Administrator Mark Annas recognizing September 2021 as National Preparedness Month (5-minute presentation) DISCUSSION CALENDAR *SPANISH TRANSLATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NO. 27 REGARDING SIDEWALK VENDORS You are invited to participate in person or by phone at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 931 4944 3969 to comment in Spanish on Item No. 27 regarding sidewalk vendors. 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. ******** *TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL SOBRE EL TEMA DE VENDEDORES AMBULANTES: Está invitado a participar en persona o por teléfono para comentar en español sobre el punto 27 al tema de vendedores ambulantes. Se puede llamar al: (669) 900-6833, e ingrese el ID de la reunión: 931 4944 3969. Presione *9 para que lo coloquen en la lista para hablar cuando se llame el tema de la agenda. A las personas en la linea se les pedirá que activen el sonido presionando *6 para hablar. La participación de la audiencia individual está limitada a 3 minutos. City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 27 Provide guidance regarding regulatory framework for sidewalk vendors and direct staff to bring back proposed amendments to existing Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 5.38 or introduce proposed Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 5.38 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding sidewalk vendors as presented (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Attachments: Report RMC 5.38 Government Code 51036-51039 Redline Ordinance Ordinance City of Anaheim - Sidewalk Vendor Code City of Pomona - Side Vending Code City of Pasadena - Sidewalk Vending Code City of Jurupa Valley - Sidewalk Vending Code City of Los Angeles - Sidewalk Vending Code Vendor Permit Application Packet Comparison Chart Presentation 7 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT 28 You are invited to participate in person or 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. CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 29-53 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 of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 City Attorney 29 Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 1.05 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Section 1.05.035, to allow for the electronic service of government claims and notices in regards to claims against the City (All Wards) Attachments: Report Ordinance 30 Approve Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget for law firm of Thompson Coburn for not-to-exceed $600,000 from Public Utilities Power Resources, Legislative and Regulatory Risk and Riverside Transmission Reliability Project/Jurupa Accounts for outside legal services - Increase legal budget for law firm of Buchalter for not-to-exceed $20,000 for legal services related to Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (All Wards) Attachments: Report Estimates of Savings City Clerk 31 Mayor and City Council regional organization appointments and compensatory statement (All Wards) Attachments: Report Regional Organizations Assignments Form 806 32 Accept resignation from Jose Armas of Transportation Board Ward 5 seat (All Wards) Attachments: Report 33 Minutes of September 7, 2021 Attachments: Minutes Community and Economic Development 34 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1486, declaring as surplus vacant City-owned land, located at 5722 Jurupa Avenue, Riverside, California, acquired for the Jurupa Underpass Project - Waive further reading - Authorize marketing and sale of City-owned real property (Ward 3) City of Riverside Page 9 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 Attachments: Report Resolution Legal Description Finance 35 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy an annual assessment in the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area for Calendar Year 2022 pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Streets and Highways Code, generally describing the improvements and activities to be undertaken and fixing the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the levy of the proposed assessment - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for 3 p.m. on October 19, 2021 (Wards 1 and 2) Attachments: Report Resolution Annual Report Map General Services 36 Award Bid 7735 to AEC Moreno Corporation, Colton, for $117,500 plus 10 percent change order authority for total not-to-exceed $129,250 from Fire Fleet Maintenance Facility Roll Up Door Project Account for installation of two roll up doors in Fire Fleet Maintenance Facility at Corporation Yard - 8095 Lincoln Avenue - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 4) Attachments: Report Bid Award Recommendation Human Resources 37 Revisions to Human Resources Policy and Procedure Manual including Requesting and Recruiting for Personnel, Employee Separation, Reference/Background Checks, and State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave for General, Confidential, and Refuse Employees (All Wards) Attachments: Report Policy I-1 Policy I-8 Policy I-12 Policy V-1 City of Riverside Page 10 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 Innovation and Technology 38 Approve switchover of Citywide telecommunication services from AT&T Corporation CALNET 3 to CALNET 4 pricing via State of California Pricing Contract C4A1LEG18 and IFB C4DNCS19 and without term commitment (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement 39 AutoDesk software subscriptions from DLT Solutions, Inc., for $85,749.00 from Innovation and Technology’s Software Maintenance/Support Account for Fiscal Year 2021/22 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Parks, Recreation, and Community Services 40 Cancellation of Agreement with Exposhows, Inc., for $198,000 for two distinct Fourth of July pyrotechnic shows from June 1, 2021 through July 5, 2024 due to breach of contract (Wards 1 and 7) Attachments: Report Agreement Letter 41 Appropriate $62,000 to Regional Park Special Capital Improvement Fund Trail Development Project for installation of map kiosks, trail markers, signs, and trail improvements in Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park, perform minor trail improvements to City trail system; and acquire trail easements - Five affirmative votes required (Wards 1, 2, 5 and 7) Attachments: Report Police 42 Award Bid 7860 to Dooley Enterprise, Inc., Anaheim, for $51,732.38 from Police Department’s Special Department Supplies Account for purchase of various types of Police Department authorized ammunition (All Wards) Attachments: Report Award Recommendation 43 Appropriate Evidence Trust Funds of $120,116.82 to General Fund Police Support Services, Maintenance/Repair of Buildings and Improvements expenditure account - Funds transfer - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 11 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 44 Increase change order authority to Purchase Order 220101 with SC Commercial, LLC, Orange, by $201,000 for total amount of $250,000 from FY 2021/2022 Police Department Budget Motor Fuels and Lubricants Account for purchase and delivery of fuel to Magnolia Police Station through June 30, 2022 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Email Confirmation RivCo Contract - SC Fuel Public Utilities 45 Board of Public Utilities outside organization assignments of Members Elizabeth Sanchez-Monville and Gary Montgomery and Public Utilities General Manager Todd Corbin to Western Municipal Water District Joint Committee and Member Gil Oceguera to San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Advisory Commission on Water Policy (All Wards) Attachments: Report BPU Minutes 46 Net Energy Metering Agreement with California Air Resources Board for interconnection at Southern California Headquarters facility of 3.75 megawatts of photovoltaic systems with Riverside Public Utilities grid - Amendment to Net Energy Metering Agreement with California Air Resources Board to increase that interconnection to a maximum of 5 megawatts to Riverside Public Utilities grid - $100,000 rebate from Electric Public Benefits Fund, Photovoltaic Incentives Program Account to California Air Resources Board for installation of photovoltaic system at Southern California Headquarters facility under RPU’s solar rebate program (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 47 San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) Units 2 and 3 Decommissioning Project status update - Approve City’s participation in Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now coalition (All Wards) Attachments: Report Presentation 48 Cost Sharing Agreement with San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District for not-to-exceed $23,654 for Public Utilities share from Water Fund, Public Utilities Water Engineering Professional Services Account for participation in the Preparation of the Salt and Nutrient Management Plan for the Upper Santa Ana River Watershed Groundwater Basins (All Wards) City of Riverside Page 12 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation 49 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing participation in the California Arrearage Payment Program and the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program to request funding for past due customer accounts with electric, water, and wastewater service charges provided during COVID-19 pandemic - Waive further reading (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Presentation Public Works 50 Cooperative Funding Agreement with Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Monroe Master Drainage Plan, Monroe Storm Drain Stage 5 Project No. 1-0-00071-05 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 5) Attachments: Report Project Location Map Agreement Presentation 51 Riverside County Transportation Commission Fiscal Year 2021/22 Transportation Development Act Senate Bill 821 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program grants for $250,000 and $162,500 for total of $412,500 with City-match from Bryan and Cochran Sidewalk and Citywide LED Stop Sign Install Accounts, respectively, for sidewalk and pedestrian ramps, LED stop signs and high visibility crosswalks, and to host Cycling Savvy training and educational events - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement 21-62-114-00 Agreement 21-62-115-00 Map 52 Termination of Agreement and subsequent amendments with Turbo Data Systems, Inc., for Parking Citation Processing and Payment Services, Preferential Parking Permit Management, and Automated Handheld Citation Writer Equipment (All Wards) City of Riverside Page 13 City Council Agenda - Revised September 21, 2021 Attachments: Report Agreement 53 Award Bid 7852 to LC Paving & Sealing, Inc., Escondido, for $1,977,212.83 from La Sierra Sidewalk Improvements and Major Street Light Project Accounts for La Sierra Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements - Appropriate $999,000 for Active Transportation Program Cycle III grant funds - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 7) Attachments: Report Bid Award Recommendation Project Location Map Presentation COMMUNICATIONS 54 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 55 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports ********* A City Council Special Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 30, 2021 The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5, 2021 City Council meetings broadcast with closed captioning available on AT&T Channel 99, Charter Spectrum Channel 3, and Frontier Cable Channel 21 Rebroadcast Wednesdays at 9 p.m., Fridays at 1 p.m., and Saturdays at 9 a.m. View live Webcast of the City Council Meeting at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Follow on Twitter: City of Riverside (@riversidecagov) Parks, Recreation, and Community Services (@rivcaparkandrec) Riverside Fire Department (@RivCAFire) Riverside Police Department (@RiversidePolice) Riverside Public Utilities (@RPUNews) ********* City of Riverside Page 14 City Council Agenda - 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