City Council

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, May 3, 2022 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, April 29, 2022 3900 Main Street, Riverside View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: April 21, 2022 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 an in-person and virtual meeting. Face coverings are strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status. To participate virtually, two options are available: TO PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE: Call (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265 Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak. TO PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM: Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265 Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 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). 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 May 3, 2022 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. 1 P.M. MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER City of Riverside Page 2 City Council Agenda - Revised May 3, 2022 INVOCATION - Councilwoman Plascencia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 1 To comment on Closed Sessions and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265. 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. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of committee meeting: Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting COMMUNICATIONS 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 Strategic plan update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 6 Sustainability 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) City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda - Revised May 3, 2022 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. 8a 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 8b Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Summer Parada, et al. v City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1818642 Attachments: Report 8c Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities Attachments: Report 8d 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 8e 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 8f 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 except the City Manager, 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 4 City Council Agenda - Revised May 3, 2022 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. 9 Fiscal Year 2022-2024 Budget Development: General Fund Overview, Measure Z Spending Plan Review, and Critical Unfunded Needs (Finance) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Revised Report Report General Fund Preliminary Budget Measure Z Preliminary Five-Year Spending Plan Critical Unfunded Needs Office of Sustainability REVISED - Establishment of a PSET Wildland Team Establishment of a PSET Wildland Team REVISED - Revised List of Critical Unfunded Needs Revised List of Critical Unfunded Needs BEC Recommendations Reponses to Council Questions CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 10-17 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. City Attorney 10 Reconsider circumstances of the state of emergency and make a finding that state and/or local officials continue to recommend social distancing measures (All Wards) Attachments: Report Government Code 54953 City Clerk 11 Accept resignation of John T. White from Budget Engagement Commission Resident Ward 5 seat and vacancy created by passing of Arthur M. Butler from Airport Commission Citywide seat (All Wards) City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda - Revised May 3, 2022 Attachments: Report 12 Minutes of April 18 and 19, 2022 Attachments: Minutes 4-18-22 Minutes 4-19-22 Fire 13 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of application and acceptance of grant award of $67,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2021 State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP), which includes the Countywide Hazmat Operation Group (CHOG) Program, and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager or his Designee; and amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 accordingly - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Assurances and Signature Authority Police 14 Appropriate $24,800 for participation in U.S. Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force for total of $150,000 for term of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022 - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Obligation Document 15 Accept AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop Matching grant of $7,500 for police service dog, training, and equipment for total cost of $20,218.75 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Revised Report Report Award confirmation Public Utilities 16 A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, adopting a Services Priority Policy for lower income developments in accordance with Senate Bill 1087 - Waive further reading (All Wards) City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda - Revised May 3, 2022 Attachments: Report Resolution Senate Bill 1087 Text Presentation Public Works 17 Agreement with County of Riverside for $76,050 from Gas Tax Fund, Capital Improvements-Street Projects, Minor Streets Rehab Program Account for street improvements on Center Street from 150' westerly of Versailles Place to easterly City limits (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Location Map Agreement 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. 18 This item has been moved to Item No. 8a 19 This item has been moved to Item No. 8b 20 This item has been moved to Item No. 8c 21 This item has been moved to Item No. 8d 22 This item has been moved to Item No. 8e 23 This item has been moved to Item No. 8f COMMUNICATIONS 24 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 25 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports ********* The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10, 2022 City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda - Revised May 3, 2022 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) ********* Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com City of Riverside Page 8