City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · February 15, 2022
Agenda
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, February 15, 2022 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Friday, February 11, 2022 3900 Main Street, Riverside
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Originally Published: February 3, 2022
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to
ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.
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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 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.
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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
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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.
1 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
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PUBLIC COMMENT
1 You are invited to participate in person and 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.
Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are
ready 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 Homeless solutions update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
4 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
5 Pertinent health, safety, and security updates (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute
presentation)
6 Legal update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Press
*9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the Discussion item is called.
7 Review Schedule for proposed changes to City Council Rules of Procedures and
Order of Business recommended by Inclusiveness, Community Engagement and
Governmental Processes Committee - Discuss and refer additional changes to
Inclusiveness, Community Engagement and Governmental Processes Committee for
inclusion in schedule (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
R-23618
Presentation
8 Legislative platform update - Direct staff to coordinate with City's legislative
advocacy team to advance City's legislative priorities and pursue grant funding for
priority projects (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Legislative Platform
Presentation
9 Award Bid 7803 to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., Chino, for $1,824,299 from High
Friction Surface/HAWK Signals Project Accounts for implementation of signal
timing plans in the Downtown area, and high friction surface treatment and high
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intensity activated crosswalk signal improvements at various City locations - Accept
Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle VII grant of $522,580 to construct
project - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Public
Works) (Wards 1, 3, 4, and 7) (10 minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Bid Award Recommendation
Project Location Map
HSIP Cycle VII – Post Programming Change Memo
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.
9a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Friends of Riverside’s Hills v City of Riverside, et al,
RCSC Case No. CVRI2105366
Attachments: Report
10 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
11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning significant exposure to litigation - one case
Attachments: Report
12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(4) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning the City Council deciding whether to initiate litigation
- one case
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
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Attachments: Report
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Councilmember Fierro
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
14 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor
and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events
Announcement of committee meetings:
Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16,
2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting
Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee at 3 p.m.
on Thursday, February 17, 2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
15 Mayor Lock Dawson to present proclamation to Charlotte Smith, a Riverside native,
named one of 'Forbes 30 Under 30 in Media for 2022' (5-minute presentation)
16 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - La Sierra University Enactus Team
(Ward 7) (5-minute presentation)
7 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
17 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. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you
are ready to speak - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 19-37
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.
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18 Announcement of Measure Z funded Item Nos. 33 and 36
Attachments: Measure Z funded items
City Attorney
19 Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 2.78
of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Code of Ethics and Conduct related to
preparation of findings by a hearing panel and appeal procedures, as discussed by
City Council at Code of Ethics and Conduct Annual Review on December 14, 2021
(All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Ordinance
City Council
20 Councilmember Cervantes requests substitution for Councilmember Edwards on
Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee for
discussion on Fiscal Years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Arts and Culture grant
awards of $1,015,740 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
City Clerk
21 This item has been removed from the agenda.
22 Minutes of January 31 and February 1, 2022
Attachments: Minutes 1-31-22
Minutes 2-1-22
City Manager
23 Award Bid 2114 to Vector Resources, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, for $84,881.55
from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, CM-Communications Office and PEG
Expense Account for replacement of City Council Chambers vote system (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Bid Award Recommendation
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24 Confirm appointment of Assistant City Managers, Lea Deesing, Rafael Guzman, and
Kris Martinez, to serve as City Manager Pro Tempore during temporary absences
or disabilities of City Manager (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Community Development
25 Agreement with David Taussig and Associates for not-to-exceed $366,325 from
General Fund, Economic Development, Northside Master Plan Project Account for
Consultant Services to seek Master Developer for development of former Riverside
Golf Club, Ab Brown Sports Complex, and Pellissier Ranch properties for initial
one-year term with two one-year extension options (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Request for Proposal 2093
RFP Award Recommendations
Presentation
Finance
26 Agreement with Lance, Soll, Lunghard, LLP., for $205,801 with 25 percent
contingency for total of $257,251 from General, Airport, and Electric Funds for
LeaseQuery GASB 87 and Lease Management software solution through December
31, 2024, with two one-year extension options (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Request for Proposal
RFP Award Recommendation
Presentation
27 Increase annual Purchase Order 221326 with Ferguson Waterworks, for $550,742
from Central Stores Fund Inventory Account for copper pipe stock and
not-to-exceed 30 percent allowance for Producer Price Index increases through
June 30, 2022 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Quote
Copper Pipe PPI Data
RPU Report 1-13-20
RPU Minute 1-13-20
Purchase Order
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28 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating
proceedings to Levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in
Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record and
ordering preparation of an Engineer's Report - Waive further reading (Ward 2)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
29 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating
proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the
Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District pursuant to the Landscaping and
Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record and ordering preparation of
an Engineer’s Report - Waive further reading (Ward 7)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
30 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating
proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 in the Street
Lighting District No. 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972,
appointing the Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of an Engineer’s
Report - Waive further reading (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Fire
31 Appropriate $40,000 to Fiscal Year 2021-22 General Fund Fire Department Budget
for professional services with CSG Consultants, Inc., for temporary employment
needs of Fire Department Prevention Division - Five affirmative votes required (All
Wards)
Attachments: Report
32 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the
submission of application and acceptance of grant award for $3,178,500 from the
United States Department of Homeland Security through the California Governor’s
Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2021 Urban Areas Security
Initiative (UASI) Homeland Security 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 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024
accordingly - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative
votes required (All Wards)
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Attachments: Report
Award Letter
Resolution
UASI Signature Authority
HSGP Standard Assurances
Grant Award Face Sheet
Authorized Agent Sheet
FFATA Financial Disclosure
Lobbying Certification
Grants Management Assessment Form
General Services
33 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7879 to Rite-Way Roof Corporation, Fontana, for
$149,813 with 15 percent change order authority for total not-to-exceed $172,285
from Measure Z Annual Deferred Maintenance Account for removal and
replacement of the roof at Arlington Fire Station No. 2 - 9420 Andrew Street (Ward
5)
Attachments: Report
Bid Award Recommendation
34 First Amendment to Lease Agreement with Riverside Airport Café for additional
restaurant seating and rent increase of $250 per month at Riverside Municipal
Airport - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Library
35 Southern California Library Cooperative and California State Library grant for 134
hotspots valued at $27,470 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Award Notice
Police
36 MEASURE Z - Acquisition of ten Motorola Enhanced APX 6500 7/800 MHZ Mobile
in-car radios, accessories, and three-year service warranty from Motorola
Solutions, for $71,235.17 from Measure Z Fund, Police Special Operations, Vehicle
Replacement Account (All Wards)
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Attachments: Report
Quote
37 State of California Citizens’ Option for Public Safety program 2021 grant award of
$737,327.04 plus interest, to continue funding civilian staff to assist customers,
coordinate Police programs and process Police reports - Supplemental
appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
County of Riverside Allocation of Enhancing Law Enforcement Activities Subaccount for COPS and JJCPA
Growth Special Account Allocation 2021
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.
Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak, when the Discussion item is called.
38 Charter Review Committee recommendation for City Charter amendment regarding
Mayoral veto authority to include but not be limited to a veto over any emergency
ordinance, the annual budget and any action taken to appoint, adjust compensation,
suspend or remove any officer or employee appointed by the City Council for
placement on the ballot for November 8, 2022, election (City Attorney/Charter
Review Committee) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
38a CONTINUED FROM FEBRUARY 8, 2022 - Sole Source Service Agreements with
Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., for $225,675 from General Fund Recreation Professional
Services Account for Fourth of July shows at La Sierra and Ryan Bonaminio Park
through July 5, 2024 (Parks, Recreation, and Community Services) (Ward 1 and 7)
(10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Agreement - La Sierra Park
Supplemental Agreement - La Sierra Park
Agreement - Ryan Bonaminio Park
Presentation
39 Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee recommends Parking
Ecosystem Sustainability Plan update - A Resolution of the City Council of the City
of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21322 to revise the Parking Rate
and Hour Schedule to provide for changes to the Public Parking Program’s rates
and hours of operation - Waive further reading - Direct staff to return to City
Council with affected service contracts resulting in modified hours of operation and
award Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems contract to replace outdated
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garage equipment (Public Works) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Parking Rate and Hour Schedule
Parking Ecosystem Sustainability Plan
Downtown Parking Facilities Map
Presentation
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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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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