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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, January 24, 2023 3:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, January 20, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: January 12, 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 SPANISH TRANSLATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NO. 16 REGARDING RESHAPE RIVERSIDE REDISTRICTING PROCESS. *TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL EN PERSONA Y POR TELEFONO PARA PUNTO NUMERO 16 SOBRE EL TEMA DE LA ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PROCESO DE REDISTRIBUCIÓN DE DISTRITOS DE RIVERSIDE. Llame al: (951) 826-8686 AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NOS. 16 AND 26 IN PERSON ONLY City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda - Revised January 24, 2023 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. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. 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. City of Riverside Page 2 City Council Agenda - Revised January 24, 2023 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. 3 P.M. MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER INVOCATION - Councilmember Edwards 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 meetings: Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting Joint Special Meeting with Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee and Board of Ethics Ad Hoc Committee at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda - Revised January 24, 2023 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 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 6 Pertinent health, safety, and security updates (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 7 Legal update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 8 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 9 Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fourth Quarter Financial update - Citywide carryover of unexpended funds of approximately $3.3 million in General Fund and $39.3 million other City funds to Fiscal Year 2022-23 - Five affirmative votes required (Finance) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Financial Report Presentation 10 Mayor Pro Tem Cervantes recommends biennial review of compensation including salary and fringe benefits of Mayor and Members of City Council pursuant to Section 403 of Riverside City Charter (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Benefit Summary 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. 10a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Chenita Johnson v City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1905290 Attachments: Report 10b Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda - Revised January 24, 2023 from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v Shell Oil Company, et al., San Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-20-588295 Attachments: Report 11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning William Shoemaker v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No. (s): 170166 Attachments: Report 12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases Attachments: Report 13 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 - two cases Attachments: Revised Report Report 14 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 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 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 5 City Council Agenda - Revised January 24, 2023 6:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS 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. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NOS. 16 AND 26 IN PERSON ONLY *SPANISH TRANSLATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NO. 16 REGARDING RESHAPE RIVERSIDE REDISTRICTING PROCESS For Spanish translation on Item No. 16, call (951) 826-8686 and follow the instructions to comment. La participación individual de la audiencia está limitada a 3 minutos. *SE PROPORCIONARÁ TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL PARA PUNTO NO. 16 CON RESPECTO A LA ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PROCESO DE REDISTRIBUCIÓN DE DISTRITOS DE RIVERSIDE: Por teléfono, llame al (951) 826-8686, presione el numero 2, y sigua las instrucciones para comentar en español. Presione *9 para colocarse en la linea para hablar cuando se llame el punto 4 de la agenda. Se le pedirá que deje de silenciarse presionando *6 para hablar cuando sea su turno. 16 Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommends presentation on RESHAPE Riverside Redistricting process update (All Wards) Comité de Inclusión, Participación Comunitaria y Procesos Gubernamentales recomienda la presentación del proceso de redistribución de distritos de la ciudad de Riverside (RESHAPE Riverside) City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda - Revised January 24, 2023 Attachments: Report 2 Draft Map A3 Woodstreets 2 Draft Map A3 NH overlay 2 Draft Map A3 current lines overlay 2 Draft Map A3 A2 overlay 3 Draft Map B 3 Draft Map B NH overlay 3 Draft Map B current lines overlay 4 Draft Map C2 Casa Blanca 4 Draft Map C2 NH overlay 4 Draft Map C2 current lines overlay 5 Draft Map C3 5 Draft Map C3 C2 overlay 5 Draft Map C3 NH overlay 5 Draft Map C3 current lines overlay 6 Draft Map D BBRA 6 Draft Map D NH overlay 6 Draft Map D current lines overlay 7 Draft Map D3 7 Draft Map D3 D overlay 7 Draft Map D3 NH overlay 7 Draft Map D3 current lines overlay COI Map D5 Notice Revised Presentation (Added Slides 7 - 9) Presentation 7 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 17 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 City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda - Revised January 24, 2023 prompt you to "unmute" and speak. CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 19-25 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. 18 Announcement of Measure Z Funded Item No. 20 Attachments: Measure Z Photo City Clerk 19 Minutes of January 10, 2023 Attachments: Minutes City Manager 20 MEASURE Z - Request for Proposal 2208 - Agreement with Power Security Group, Inc., for $176,121.84 from Measure Z Professional Services Account for unarmed security guard services at City-owned properties on Hulen Place with term through November 30, 2023 (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Agreement 21 City of Riverside Biennial Legislative Platform for 2023-2024 and direction on City's legislative advocacy teams for legislative and funding priorities (All Wards) Attachments: Report 2023-24 Legislative Platform Finance 22 Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fourth Quarter cash, investments, and debt reports (All Wards) Attachments: Report Cash and Investment Report Quarterly Debt Report Presentation City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda - Revised January 24, 2023 Innovation and Technology 23 Increase Purchase Order 232701 with Computronix Corporation by $38,430 with 10 percent change order authority for total not-to-exceed $203,873 from Technical Fee Surcharge Fund Balance Account with appropriation of $56,964 to Community Development Building and Safety, Grants and Restricted Programs Account for additional Posse User licenses for City's permit tracking system - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Quote Public Utilities 24 CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2022 - Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, adopting Chapter 14.23 of the Riverside Municipal Code to prohibit and enforce water theft and unauthorized water use - Waive further reading (Intro. on 10-4-22, All Wards) Attachments: Ordinance Public Works 25 Adopt of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish axle restrictions prohibiting use by commercial vehicles exceeding three axles on La Sierra Avenue from southerly City limits to State Route 91 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 1-10-23, Wards 5 and 6) Attachments: Ordinance 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. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NO. 26 IN PERSON ONLY 26 Inclusiveness, Community Engagement & Governmental Processes Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, establishing a Commission of the Deaf by amending Title 2 and adding Chapter 2.100 of the Riverside Municipal Code to advise City Council on matters affecting members of the deaf community (City Manager) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 9 City Council Agenda - Revised January 24, 2023 Attachments: Report Ordinance Presentation COMMUNICATIONS 27 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 28 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, February 7, 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 10