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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, September 19, 2023 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, September 15, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: September 7, 2023 MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. Face coverings are strongly recommended. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: 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. 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. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS WILL BE PROVIDED at 6:15 P.M. FOR ITEM NOS. 37, 38, AND 39 SPANISH TRANSLATION WILL BE PROVIDED AT 6:15 P.M. FOR ITEM NOS. 37, 38, y 39 REGARDING PROPOSED INCREASES TO CITY'S SOLID WASTE, WATER, AND ELECTRIC RATES SE PROPORCIONARÁ TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL A LAS 6:15 P.M. PARA PUNTOS 37, 38, y 39 SOBRE LOS AUMENTOS PROPUESTROS A LAS TARIFAS DE SERVICIOS DE BASURA Y RECICLAJE, AGUA Y ELECTRICIDAD DE LA CIUDAD Llame al: (951) 826-8686 City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please follow along via the telephone or Zoom options above 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. 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. LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the deaf and hard of hearing. 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 City of Riverside Page 2 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 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. 1 P.M. MAYOR 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 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 6 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) PRESENTATION 7 Beautify Riverside annual update (Mayor) (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Presentation City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 8 Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapters 5.04 and 16.04 of the Riverside Municipal Code relating to license requirements of contractors and subcontractors (City Council) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Ordinance San Diego County Contractor Transparency Ordinance Santa Ana Ordinance San Diego Ordinance Irvine Ordinance Presentation 9 Economic Development Placemaking, Branding & Marketing Committee recommends American Rescue Plan Act Subrecipient Agreement with Inland Southern California 211+, doing business as Community Connect, for $779,948.05 from American Rescue Plan Act Funds to administer City of Riverside small and micro-business COVID recovery grant program (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Subrecipient Agreement Scope of Services Revised Presentation Presentation 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. 10 Case PR-2022-001429 - Louzeau Drury on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) - Appeal - Determine project is consistent with Final Environmental Impact Report for 2021-2029 Housing Element Update/Housing Implementation Plan certified in October 2021 (SCH No. 2021040089) subject to compliance with approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program - Staff recommends denial of appeal by Louzeau Drury, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER), and uphold Planning Commission approval of proposal by Matthew Keenen of CGI+│Real Estate Investments for Site Plan Review of project plans for mixed-use development City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 consisting of 257 dwelling units and 4,918 square feet of commercial space - 1575 University Avenue (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 2) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report 1a - CPC Report and Exhibits 1b - CPC Report and Exhibits 1c - CPC Report and Exhibits 1d - CPC Report and Exhibits 1e - CPC Report and Exhibits 1f - CPC Report and Exhibits Recommended Conditions PC Minutes Appeal letter CEQA Consistency Memo Revised Presentation Presentation Notice 11 Mobile Home Parks Rent Stabilization annual review (City Manager/Housing Authority) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Presentation Notice 12 Approve Financing Team with PFM Financial Advisors, LLC as Municipal Advisor, Omnicap Group LLC as Financial Advisor, Stradling, Yocca, Carlson and Rauth as bond and disclosure counsel, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC., as Senior Managing Underwriter, Barclays Capital Inc. as Co-Senior Managing Underwriter, and Siebert Williams Shank and Company, L.L.C. and Samuel A. Ramirez and Company., Inc. as Co-Managing Underwriters - Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the issuance of Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds of the City in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $165,000,000 and providing the terms and conditions of such bonds - Waive further reading (Finance) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 Attachments: Report Revised Resolution Resolution Purchasing Contract Escrow Agreement Presentation Notice 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. 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Buckley v. Wisniewski, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2303618 Attachments: Report 14 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning La Vaun Johns v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 220073/ADJ16165931 Attachments: Report 14a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Shawn Casteel v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906046 Attachments: Report 15 Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry Gonzalez, or his respective deputy, and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public services or facilities Attachments: Report 16 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 17 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 18 Pursuant to Government Code §54957.6 to review the City Council's position and City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 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 19 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney Attachments: Report 20 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 6:15 P.M. INVOCATION - Councilmember Cervantes PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 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. 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 City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 Announcement of Committee meeting: Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, September 25, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber CEREMONIAL PRESENTATION 23 Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Professor Scott Hernandez, Latino Network President, Nancy Melendez, Spanish Town Heritage Foundation President, and Professor Alex Cortez, UCR Chicano Latino Alumni Association, recognizing September as Hispanic Heritage Month (5-minute presentation) CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 24-36 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 24 Outside counsel expenditures for April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Expenditure Report City Clerk 25 Minutes of September 5, 2023 Attachments: Minutes City Council 26 Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends an introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish axle restrictions on Trautwein Road from Alessandro Boulevard to Van Buren Boulevard (Ward 4) Attachments: Report Ordinance - Redlined Site Map Truck Analysis MIC Minutes - July 13, 2022 Presentation City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 City Manager 27 Second Amendment to Agreement with Economic Planning Systems, Inc. for $40,120 with total budget of $120,420 from Development Grants Fund, SB2 Planning Grant Accounts for one additional year and scope and budget amendments to complete tasks related to development of Inclusionary Housing Program (All Wards) Attachments: Report Second Amendment to Agreement Executed Contract 05-20-2021 First Amendment Community and Economic Development 28 Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Van Buren Magnolia, LLC., for $170,000 less title, escrow and miscellaneous related costs for not-to-exceed $10,000 for approximately 48,352 square feet of vacant City-owned land at southeast corner of Van Buren Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, bearing Assessor Parcel Numbers 233-022-059 and 233-022-076 (Ward 5) Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation Finance 29 Arlington Business Partnership Annual Report - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy an Annual Assessment in the Arlington Business Improvement District for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024, generally describing the improvements and activities to be undertaken, and fixing the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the levy of the proposed Assessment pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Street and Highways Code - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for October 3, 2023, at 3 p.m. (Wards 5 and 6) Attachments: Report Annual Report Resolution Boundary Map City of Riverside Page 9 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 Fire 30 Reimbursement of $80,000 from California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee for fire training - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report General Services 31 Purchase one compressed natural gas Vactor truck from Haaker Equipment Company, La Verne, for $736,634.44 from National Pollution Discharge Elimination Ssystem Storm Drain Fund for Public Works Engineering Division - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Sourcewell Quote from Haaker Equipment Company Sourcewell Contract No. 101221-VTR Police 32 Sixth Amended Aviation Program Agreement with City of Corona for $120,000 for as-needed emergency air support services through June 30, 2024 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report City of Corona Meeting Minutes 7-19-2023 Agreement Public Works 33 Request for Proposal 2263 - Agreement with Enthalpy Analytical LLC., San Diego, for $47,600 annually for total amount of $142,800 from Public Works Department Budget for toxicity testing of wastewater and other ambient waters at Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant through June 30, 2026 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement Award Recommendation 34 Award Bid 8030 to Vulcan Materials Company, Corona, for combined annual amount of $606,707.50 from General Fund, Street Maintenance, Construction Maintenance Materials expenditure Account for annual street maintenance construction materials through June 30, 2024, with four one-year renewal options - Increase Purchase Order 241198 with Vulcan Materials Company, Corona, by $557,707.50 for total amount of $606,707.50 (All Wards) City of Riverside Page 10 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 Attachments: Report Bid Award Recommendation 35 Award Bid 8029 to All American Asphalt, Corona, for $767,426 from Parking Fund, Temporary Parking Lot Project Accounts for design engineering, construction, contingencies, and contract administration for City parking lot - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, creating a Roster of Municipal Parking Facilities and Ground Leases for parking adding new Lot 52; and repealing Resolution No. 23735 - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required - 3460 Orange Street (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Project Location Map Bid Award Recommendation Resolution 36 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023/24 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - Waive further reading (Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7) Attachments: Report Resolution RMRA Revenues PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS To comment and listen to Spanish translation for Item Nos. 37, 38, and 39, see page 13. Para comentar y escuchar traducción en español por telefono para los artículos n.º 37, 38, y 39, consulte la página n.º 13. 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. 37 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California: (1) recording receipt of written protests to proposed Fiscal Year 2023/24 - 2027/28 Rate increase for residential solid waste collection services; (2) approving the Fiscal Year 2023/24 - 2027/28 rate increase for residential solid waste collection services, effective November 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 - Waive further reading (Public Works) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 11 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 Attachments: Report Resolution MRF Facility Adjustment Rates for Processing Fee FY23/24 Notice - English and Spanish Presentation 38 A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, (1) approving and establishing the FY 2023/24 - 2027/28 Electric Rates by amending Electric Rate Schedules A, D, D-TOU, EV, lS-1, lS-2, OL, PA, PW-1, S, TC and TOU; creating new electric rate schedule SMEVC; to be effective January 1, 2024 and upon Council approval; (2) making related findings of fact - Waive further reading - Increase Sharing Households Assist Riverside Energy Program from $16 per month to $20 per month for qualifying customers (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Resolution 2023-2 BPU Resolution Proposed Electric Rate Schedules Electric Cost of Service Study Electric Cash Reserve Presentation Electric Alternative Rates Presentation Electric CIP Presentation Notice Presentation 39 A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, (1) approving and establishing the FY 2023/24 - 2027/28 Water Rates by amending Water Rate Schedules WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-4, WA-6, WA-7, WA-10, WA-11, and WA-12; to be effective October 1, 2023 and upon Council approval; (2) making related findings of fact - Waive further reading (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 12 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 Attachments: Report Resolution BPU Resolution No. 2023-3 Proposed Water Rates Schedules Water Cost of Service and Rate Design Study Water Cash Reserve Policy presentation Water Alternative Rates presentation Water CIP presentation Notice Revised Presentation Presentation City of Riverside Page 13 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 AUDENCIAS PÚBLICAS Para escuchar traducción en español y comentar 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 los puntos n.º 37, 38, and 39 de la agenda. Se le pedirá que deje de silenciarse presionando *6 para hablar cuando sea su turno. La participación individual de la audiencia esta limitada a 3 minutos. 37 Una Resolución del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Riverside, California: (1) registrar el recibo de las protestas por escrito al aumento de tarifas propuesto para los años fiscales 2023/24 - 2027/28 para los servicios de recolección de desechos sólidos residenciales; (2) aprobar el aumento de tarifas para los años fiscales 2023/24 - 2027/28 para los servicios de recolección de desechos sólidos residenciales, a partir del 1 de noviembre de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2028 - Renuncia la lectura adicional (Public Works) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) 38 Una Resolución del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Riverside, California, (1) que aprueba y establece las Tarifas eléctricas para los años fiscales 2023/24 - 2027/28 mediante la modificación de los Anexos de tarifas eléctricas A, D, D-TOU, EV, lS-1, lS-2 , OL, PA, PW-1, S, TC y TOU; creación de nuevo cuadro tarifario eléctrico SMEVC; a partir del 1 de enero de 2024 y previa aprobación del Consejo; (2) hacer determinaciones de hecho relacionadas - Renunciar la lectura adicional - Aumentar el programa de Compartiendo Hogares Ayuda la Energia de Riverside (SHARE) de $16 por mes a $20 por mes para clientes calificados (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) 39 Una Resolución del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Riverside, California, (1) que aprueba y establece las Tarifas de agua para los años fiscales 2023/24 - 2027/28 mediante la modificación de los Programas de tarifas de agua WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-4, WA -6, WA-7, WA-10, WA-11 y WA-12; a partir del 1 de octubre de 2023 y previa aprobación del Consejo; (2) hacer determinaciones de hecho relacionadas - Renunciar la lectura adicional (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) COMMUNICATIONS 40 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 41 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports City of Riverside Page 14 City Council Agenda - Revised September 19, 2023 ********* The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3, 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 15