City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · April 18, 2023
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, April 18, 2023 3:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
Publication Date: Friday, April 14, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or
www.WatchRiverside.com
Originally Published: April 6, 2023
MISSION STATEMENT
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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.
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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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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.
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3 P.M.
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
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
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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 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
PRESENTATION
7 Library Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards)
Attachments: Presentation
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DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
8 Fiscal Year 2022-23 Second Quarter Financial update - Approval of mid-cycle
adjustments of $46,502,618 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes
required (Finance) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments
Fiscal Update
Measure Z Spending Plan
Measure Z Accomplishments
Second Quarter Financial update
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.
9 This item was removed from the agenda.
10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Sheila Simmons v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside
Superior Court Case No. CVRI2100546
Attachments: Report
11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning Edna Bazile v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside
Superior Court Case No. CVRI2301054
Attachments: Report
12 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
13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from
legal counsel concerning Daniel Hoxmeier v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s):
180011
Attachments: 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
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services or facilities
Attachments: Report
15 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases
Attachments: Revised Report
Report
16 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
17 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
18 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney
Attachments: Report
19 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 unrepresented employee: City
Attorney
Attachments: Report
20 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Clerk
Attachments: Report
21 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 unrepresented employee: City
Clerk
Attachments: Report
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6:15 P.M.
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
22 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 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2023,
Art Pick Council Chamber
Housing and Homeless Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, Art Pick
Council Chamber
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION
23 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Make-A-Wish Orange County and
of the Inland Empire Wish Granter Volunteer Darla Brokus recognizing April 29,
2023, as Make-A-Wish Day (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.
24 Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee recommends the Downtown
Public Parking Program 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 new parking programs, rates, and hours of
operation - Waive further reading - Direct staff to return to City Council with
amended contracts with Parking Concepts, Inc., and TIBA Parking Systems - Direct
staff to return to Transportation Board and Mobility and Infrastructure Committee
with semi-annual parking updates (Public Works) (Ward 1) (15-minute
presentation)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Community Engagement Timeframe
Recommended Parking Rates and Hour Schedule
Parking Fund (570) 3-Year Projections
Resolution No. 23736
Presentation
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7 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
25 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
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 27-37
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.
26 Announcement of Measure Z Funded Item No. 31
Attachments: Measure Z Photo
City Clerk
27 Minutes of April 4, 2023
Attachments: Minutes
28 Appoint Oscar Valadez to Transportation Board Citywide seat, Barbie T. Gomez to
Commission of the Deaf Citywide seat, and Desiree N. Wroten to Budget
Engagement Commission Ward 3 Resident seat (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
29 Correction to City Council minutes of February 21, 2023, to reflect the Amendment
to the Agreement with Raincross Hospitality Corporation was removed from the
agenda and forwarded to Financial Performance and Budget Committee (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Minutes 2-21-23
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Finance
30 Fiscal Year 2022-23 six months ending December 31, 2022, cash, investments, and
debt report (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Cash and Investment - Quarter 1
Cash and Investment Report - Quarter 2
Six Month Debt Report
Presentation
General Services
31 MEASURE Z - Purchase of four 30-ton replacement heating, ventilation and air
conditioning units from Russell Siglar, Inc., for $213,092.40 from Measure Z,
Annual Deferred Maintenance Account for Magnolia Police Station - A Resolution of
the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, waiving the formal bidding
provisions of Section 1109 of the Charter of the City of Riverside under the City
forces exception for the purchase of HVAC equipment to be installed by City forces
at the Magnolia Police Station - Waive further reading - Five affirmative votes
required (Ward 6)
Attachments: Report
Sourcewell Quote
Sourcewell Contract
Resolution
32 First Amendment to Ground Lease Agreement with Riverside Air Service, Inc., for
multi-unit aircraft hangar complex development at Riverside Municipal Airport
extending term through July 30, 2023, with three-month extension option - 6951
Flight Road (Ward 3)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
33 Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Riverside Airport Café to update the
Percentage Monthly Rental calculation at Riverside Municipal Airport - 6951 Flight
Road (Ward 3)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Public Utilities
34 Approve vehicle purchase agreements with multiple vendors through Sourcewell
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Cooperative Purchasing for estimated amount of $4,814,000 plus interest from
Water Field Account for Water Field and Operations divisions (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Sourcewell Solicitation Process
Sourcewell Vehicle Purchase Agreements
Presentation
Public Works
35 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the
City Manager, or his Designee, to apply for, submit, and execute all required
documents with the California Department of Transportation for not-to-exceed $3
million for the Clean California Local Grant Program for beautification efforts along
Martin Luther King Boulevard between Kansas Avenue and Canyon Crest Drive -
Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required
(Ward 2)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Local Match Calculation Form
36 Fiscal Year 2023-24 Transportation Development Act Article 3, (Senate Bill 821)
grant applications to Riverside County Transportation Commission for $1,380,240
with City-match of $1,380,240 for total project cost of $2,760,480 for concrete
sidewalks and pedestrian ramps on Stover Avenue, installation of LED Stop signs,
crosswalks, audible pedestrian push button systems and upgraded pedestrian
ramps at various Citywide intersections (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Stover Ave. Sidewalk Location Map
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Project List
37 2023 Western Riverside Regional Arterials grant application to Riverside County
Transportation Commission for $4,000,000 for plans, specifications, and estimates
project phase for State Route 91/Adams Street interchange reconstruction (Wards
4 and 6)
Attachments: Report
Location Map
COMMUNICATIONS
38 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
39 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of
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the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports
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