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, January 17, 2023 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, January 13, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: January 5, 2023 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 via the eComment feature 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 January 17, 2023 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 requiring a modification or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting may contact 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 while the meeting is in session. 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 January 17, 2023 1 P.M. MAYOR PRO TEM CALLS MEETING TO ORDER 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. 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) 7 City Councilmembers declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 8 Referred Inclusiveness, Community Engagement and Governmental Processes Committee recommends adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, establishing a Proper Flag Handling and Display Policy for Flags on all City-Owned or City-Maintained Facilities and for the Display of Commemorative Flags for consideration - Waive further reading (All Wards) City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda - Revised January 17, 2023 Attachments: Report Resolution Draft Flag Policy Commemorative Flags Presentation 9 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, relating to CalPERS Retirement Cost-Sharing under Government Code Section 20516 by Classic, Tiers 1 and 2, Unrepresented Police Management Employees, in the Police Safety Group to pay employer contribution of 5.5 percent of pensionable income effective as soon as administratively possible - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 and the Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect the CalPERS Cost-Sharing Provisions for Unrepresented Police Management - Waive further readings (Human Resources) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Resolution - Unrepresented Police Management Resolution - Amend FBSP Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan 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 City of Riverside v. Pepe's Inc., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205025 Attachments: Report 9b 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 Francisco J. Ojeda v City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC2003184 Attachments: Report 11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda - Revised January 17, 2023 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(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities Attachments: Report 14 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 6:15 P.M. INVOCATION - Mayor Pro Tem Cervantes PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS 15 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: Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION 16 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Virtue Built Homes (Ward 1) (5-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda - Revised January 17, 2023 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. 17 Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway recommend formation of a working group, consisting of federal, state, and local leaders to identify and secure funding sources for further undergrounding of Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (City Council) (15-minute presentation) Attachments: Report 7 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 18 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 # 20-29 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. 19 Announcement of Measure Z Funded Item No. 25 Attachments: Measure Z Photo City Clerk 20 File resignations of Bobby S. Hawkins from the Community Police Review Commission Ward 3 seat, John P. Lyell Ward 4 Resident seat, Angel Sanchez, Jr., Citywide Business seat, and Michael Scarano Ward 3 Resident seat from the Budget Engagement Commission (All Wards) City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda - Revised January 17, 2023 Attachments: Report 21 Approve reappointments for the March 1, 2023, annual board and commission recruitment - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Revised Report Report City Council 22 Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends approval of Five-Year Strategic Plan for Fire Department (All Wards) Attachments: Report English - Fire Department Strategic Plan 2023-2028 (English) Spanish - Fire Department Strategic Plan 2023-2028 (Spanish) Community Engagament Survey Results Employee Engagement Survey Results Presentation City Manager 23 Subrecipient Agreement with Victory Outreach Church for $280,216 from HHAP 3 Grant Services Coordination Account for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Round 3 for programs and resources to homeless individuals being released from Riverside Presley Detention Center (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Agreement General Services 24 Commercial Lease Agreement with Cynthia Ann Bleier, dba Picasso’s Colour Studio, for $2,710.36 per month with 2.5 percent annual increases toward unpaid rent balances at Magnolia Place Shopping Center through September 30, 2027, with three five-year extension options - 10560 Magnolia Avenue, Suite C (Ward 6) Attachments: Report Agreement 25 MEASURE Z - Purchase of three Freightliner 114SD dump trucks from PB Loader Corporation and one Crafco Super Shot 250 Melter from Crafco, Inc., for $1,009,990.51 and 15 percent change order authority for equipment cost inflation for total of $1,161,489.09 from Measure Z - Public Works Street Maintenance Automotive Equipment and Street Maintenance Construction Maintenance Materials Account for Public Works Street Maintenance Division (All Wards) City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda - Revised January 17, 2023 Attachments: Report PB Loader Quote PB Loader Contract Crafco Quote Crafco Sourcewell Contract 26 Award Bid 7937 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $75,223.01 from Police Department Asset Forfeiture, Machine and Equipment Account for one current model Ford F350 utility truck for Police Department Special Operations Division (All Wards) Attachments: Report Bid Award Recommendation 27 Purchase of four current model Ford F350 Utility trucks from PB Loader Corporation for $504,792.28 from General Services Department Motor Pool Account that will be assigned to various City departments - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Sourcewell Quote 11621 Sourcewell Quote 11645 PB Loader Sourcewell Contract Library 28 Removal of library fines for overdue materials for adult and juvenile library card holders (All Wards) Attachments: Report Minutes Parks, Recreation, and Community Services 29 Agreement with BrightView Landscape Services, Inc., for $120,600.23 with 25 percent change order authority for total of $150,750.29 from various Department Budgets for landscape maintenance and irrigation repair services for various City facilities from January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023 (All Wards) Attachments: Report First Amendment to Agreement COMMUNICATIONS 30 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 31 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda - Revised January 17, 2023 the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports ********* The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2023 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 9