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 10, 2022 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, May 6, 2022 3900 Main Street, Riverside View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: April 28, 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 10, 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 10, 2022 PUBLIC COMMENT 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 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. 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 Independent performance assessment and financial expenditures review of Office of the City Attorney, City Clerk’s Office, and Library Department - Proceed with Request for Proposals for solicitation of consultants (City Manager) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Presentation 8 Santa Ana River Working Group update (Parks, Recreation, and Community Services) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report CC Report 2-1-22 Presentation City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda - Revised May 10, 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 Scott Simpson, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906168 Attachments: Report 9 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 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)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Michael Medici v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): ADJ12270022 Attachments: Report 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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 City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda - Revised May 10, 2022 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 16 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for recruitment/appointment of City Manager by City Council Attachments: Report 3 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 17 A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, (1) adopting revised schedule NEM, “Net Energy Metering for renewable Electrical Generation Facilities”, Electric Rule 22 “distributed Generation Facilities Interconnection”, and new schedule Self-Gen, “Self-Generation Program for renewable electrical generation facilities”; and (2) making related findings of fact - Waive further reading (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Resolution Electric Schedule NEM redlined and proposed Recommended Electric Schedule Self-Gen Recommended Electric Rule 22 redlined and proposed NewGen Strategies Draft Review Outreach Material Presentation Notice Notice- Spanish 4 P.M. PRESENTATION 18 Twenty-Five Most Remarkable Teens in Riverside presented by Riverside Youth Council (Mayor) (All Wards) (90-minute presentation) Attachments: Presentation City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda - Revised May 10, 2022 6:15 P.M. INVOCATION - Councilmember Perry PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS 19 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: Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 12, 2022, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting 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. 20 Riverside Transmission and Reliability Project responses to City Council questions and comments on April 5, 2022 - Consider action for City of Riverside to conduct due diligence activities for purpose of determining the legal, financial and operational feasibility to consider potential project modifications to Southern California Edison’s portion of Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Chino Hills Petition to Modify Decision 09-12-044 Ontario Petition for Modification to Order Undergrounding of Segment 8B 10/2012 Chapter 3 Environmental Report 10.2012 Chapter 6 Environmental Impact Report Lower Voltage and Other Design Alternatives Report Final Subsequent EIR SCE Letter Presentation Comments received City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda - Revised May 10, 2022 7 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT 21 To comment on the Consent Calendar 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. CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 22-30 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. City Attorney 22 Increase expenditures by $150,000, for total authorized expenditures of $200,000 from Electric Fund, PU Electric Supply Operation, Outside Legal Services Accounts to retain Holland and Hart for representation on the negotiation of power purchase agreements (All Wards) Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda - Revised May 10, 2022 City Clerk 23 Appointment of Jaye Steinbrick to Ward 3 seat on Board of Library Trustees - Accept resignation of Cassandra Gonzalez-Kester from Business Ward 5 seat and appoint to Resident Ward 5 seat on Budget Engagement Commission - Accept resignation of Angel Sanchez Jr., from Business Ward 7 seat and appoint to Business Citywide seat on the Budget Engagement Commission (All Wards) Attachments: Revised Report Report 24 Minutes of April 26, 2022 Attachments: Minutes Community and Economic Development 25 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, adding Chapter 6.27 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding smoking regulations for Multi-Unit Residences throughout City - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-26-22, All Wards) Attachments: Ordinances Police 26 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, adding Chapter 2.70 to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding the adoption of a Military Equipment Use Policy, otherwise referred to herein as a Specialized Law Enforcement Equipment Use Policy, pursuant to California Assembly Bill 481 and California Government Code Section 7070 et. seq., for the Riverside Police Department - Waive further reading (Intro. on 4-26-22, All Wards) Attachments: Ordinance 27 Purchase of forty-five Avon Gear Air Purifying System Masks and accessories from Safeware, for $69,353.24 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund, Police Asset Forfeiture Program, Special Department Supplies Account for Special Operations Division SWAT Team (All Wards) Attachments: Report Quote 28 Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Fiscal Year 2022 First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Support Services Act grant of $106,667.66 for resources to first responders and members of other key community sectors for training and administering of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) approved City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda - Revised May 10, 2022 drugs and devices for emergency reversal of known or suspected opioid overdose - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Public Utilities 29 Appointment of Board of Public Utilities representatives as follows: Deborah Cherney, David Crohn, and Todd Corbin to Western Municipal Water District Joint Committee and Gil Oceguera to San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District Advisory Commission on Water Policy (All Wards) Attachments: Report Public Works 30 Purchase of 12,248 automated refuse (brown bins), green-waste (green bins), and recycling carts (blue bins) from Toter, Inc., for $990,000 from Refuse Fund, Solid Waste Collection, Special Department Supplies Expenditure Account through January 31, 2023 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Executive Summary Solicitation Contract Amendment Renewal City of Tucson Notice of Intent Resolution 23812 COMMUNICATIONS 31 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 32 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 17, 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. City of Riverside Page 9 City Council Agenda - Revised May 10, 2022 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 10