City Council
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · May 16, 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, May 16, 2023 12:00 PM Hunter Hobby Park -1401 Iowa Avenue
Publication Date: Friday, May 12, 2023 Art Pick Council Chamber - 3900 Main Street
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or
www.WatchRiverside.com
Originally Published: May 4, 2023
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Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23976, 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.
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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
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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.
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12 P.M. -- Hunter Hobby Park -- 1401 Iowa Avenue
MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
1 Luncheon and tour by Riverside Live Steamers at Hunter Hobby Park
3 P.M. -- Art Pick Council Chamber
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
2 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.
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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 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)
7 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
8 Financial Performance and Budget Committee recommends proposed amendment
to Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Biennial Budget - Schedule public hearing for June 27,
2023, at 6:15 p.m. - Appropriate $175,000 to Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Fund,
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Account for additional golf
carts for Fairmount Park Golf Course - Five affirmative votes required (Finance) (All
Wards) (20-minute presentation)
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Attachments: Revised Report
Report
FY 2023-24 Proposed Amended Budget
FY 2023/24 Proposed Budget Adjustments
Cost Allocation Plan Summary
City Council Report Staffing Review March 7, 2023
Revised Presentation
Presentation
9 Proposed adjustments to City’s user fees and charges for Fiscal Year 2023-24 -
Schedule public hearing for June 27, 2023, at 3 p.m. (Finance) (All Wards)
(15-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
FY 23-24 Proposed Master Fees & Charges Schedule
Fairmount Golf Course Market Study
Presentation
10 Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 10 of the
Riverside Municipal Code to add Section 10.52.260 regarding parking of car share
vehicles to establish car share parking program (Public Works) (All Wards)
(10-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
Ordinance
Map
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.
11 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from
legal counsel concerning Dennis Dodson v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s):
050294; 150059; 150180; 190196 / ADJ12628629; 200073 / ADJ12628637
Attachments: Report
12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from
legal counsel concerning Paul Miranda v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s):
090338-LTM; 140071-LTM; 210163 / ADJ14086436
Attachments: Report
13 Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry
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Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public
services or facilities
Attachments: Report
14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice
from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case
Attachments: Report
15 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
16 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
17 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Clerk
Attachments: Report
18 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
6:15 P.M.
INVOCATION - Mayor Lock Dawson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
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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:
Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, Art
Pick Council Chamber
Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee at 3 p.m.
on Thursday, May 18, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber
Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2023, Art
Pick Council Chamber
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
20 Mayor Lock Dawson to call upon Councilmember Cervantes to present Certificate of
Recognition to Riverside Peacemakers for their community services helping
Riverside residents (5-minute presentation)
21 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Uribe Printing (Ward 5) (5-minute
presentation)
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
22 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.
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CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 23-34
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.
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City Clerk
23 Minutes of May 2, 2023
Attachments: Minutes Revised
Minutes
City Manager
24 Seventh Amendment to Agreement with LiveU, Inc., for $18,162 annually with 15
percent change order authority of $2,724.30 each year for total not-to-exceed
amount of $62,658.90 from Grants & Restricted Programs Fund,
CM-Communications, PEG expenditure account for live video transmission systems
through June 30, 2026 (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Seventh Amendment
25 Reject all responses to Request for Proposal 2247 for Design-Build of Emergency
Alternative Housing site - Authorize release of revised Request for Proposals - 670
Iowa Avenue (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Finance
26 Financial Health Indicators to manage overall financial health and maintain fiscal
responsibility (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Financial Health Indicators 5-Year Trend and Comparable Cities
Presentation
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General Services
27 Fund additional full-time Airport Operations Specialist position for Riverside
Municipal Airport and appropriate $77,373 from Riverside Municipal Airport Fund
for salaries and benefits for Fiscal Year 2023-24 - Supplemental appropriation -
Five affirmative votes required (Ward 3)
Attachments: Report
Human Resources
28 Blue Shield of California Wellness Fund Allowance of $50,000 for various employee
wellness programs and initiatives for calendar year 2023 - Supplemental
appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Wellness Fund Allowance Assumptions
29 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 approve
the salary adjustments to the Lead Park Maintenance Worker, Senior Park
Maintenance Worker, Park Supervisor, Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, Assistant
Chief Financial Officer, Senior Accountant, Environmental Compliance Supervisor,
Police Program Supervisor, Utilities Customer Service Supervisor, Public Safety
Dispatcher-Hourly, Police Cadet, Lifeguard/Instructor, Pool Manager, and Assistant
Aquatics Coordinator Classifications; Title Change for the existing Utilities Customer
Service Representative III Classification; Creation of Administrative Analyst to the
Mayor Non-Classified and the Debt and Treasury Manager Non-Classified
Classifications and Salary Ranges; and the deletion of the offset duplicating
Machine Operator I Classification - Waive further reading (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
Resolution
Job Code Table
Utilities Customer Service Supervisor Salary Survey Data
Police Cadet Salary Survey Data
Library/Instructor Salary Survey Data
Pool Manager Salary Survey Data
Assistant Aquatics Coordinator Salary Survey Data
FBSP
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Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
30 First Amendment to Lease Agreement with The Toro Company for Golden Star Park
site at undeveloped park property for five-year term through June 30, 2028 - 1739
Bradley Street (Ward 4)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
31 Clean California Local Grant Program grant application for $3,062,500 with City
match of $437,500 from Regional Park Development Fund to Grants and Restricted
Programs Fund, Parks and Recreation Administration, St. Francis Falls/Carlson
Park Renovation Project Accounts for St. Francis Falls/Carlson Park Renovation
Project - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required - 4700 Buena
Vista Avenue (Ward 1)
Attachments: Report
Draft Master Plan
Public Works
32 2023 Western Riverside Regional Arterials Grant Program application for
$12,000,000 and California Transportation Commission Port and Freight
Infrastructure Program (PFIP) grant application for $22,000,000 offered by
Riverside County Transportation Commission and California State Transportation
Agency (CalSTA) for construction of Third Street Grade Separation Project (Wards
1 and 2)
Attachments: Report
Location Map
33 Agreement with Feeding America Riverside and San Bernardino Counties for
volunteer services along Victoria Avenue between Mary Street and Washington
Street to harvest fruit from City-maintained Washington Navel Orange trees to stock
local food pantries in communities in need of food resources for five-year term -
Second Amendment to Agreement with Gless Ranch, Inc., to not harvest section of
orange trees on north side of Victoria Avenue between Mary Street and Washington
Street (Ward 4)
Attachments: Report
Agreement
Second Amendment
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34 Ratify Emergency Change Order of $10,000 - Authorize change order authority to
Purchase Order 230597 for $30,000, for total of $89,500 from Refuse Fund, Public
Works-Solid Waste-Street Sweeping Account for brooms and brushes used by
street sweeping vehicles along City streets (All Wards)
Attachments: Report
WORKSHOP
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
35 Citywide Community Engagement Policy and Toolkit Workshop (Community and
Economic Development) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation)
Attachments: Report
ICGC Report 8-5-20
ICGC 12-7-22
Draft Community Engagement Policy
Community Engagement Implementation PlanToolkit
Presentation
COMMUNICATIONS
36 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions
37 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 23, 2023
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