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, October 10, 2023 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, October 6, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: September 28, 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. 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. City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda - Revised October 10, 2023 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 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 October 10, 2023 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) WORKSHOP 7 Private and public ownership of trees and sidewalks related to claims and/or lawsuits (City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Presentation City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda - Revised October 10, 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. 8 A Resolution of Intention to approve an Amendment to Contract between the Board of Administration California Public Employees' Retirement System and the City Council City of Riverside - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City of Riverside and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System implementing a retirement cost-sharing provision of: one percent of pensionable income for all Classic, CalPERS Level 3 Fire Safety members hired between June 11, 2011 and December 31, 2012, in the Riverside Firefighters’ Association; one percent of pensionable income for all Classic, CalPERS Level 3 Fire Safety members hired between June 11, 2011, and December 31, 2012, in the Riverside Fire Management Group; and additional one percent for a total of six and a half percent of pensionable income for all Classic, CalPERS Level 1 and 2 Police Safety members hired before June 13, 2012, in the Unrepresented Police Management Group (Human Resources) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Resolution Ordinance Certificate of Compliance Presentation 9 Security Resource Pilot Program proposal - First Amendment to Agreement with Universal Protection Service, LP, doing business as Allied Universal Security Services, for $269.755.22 and 20 percent change order authority for total amount of $876,124.79 from General Fund City Hall Occupancy Account for unarmed security services at various City facilities for increase in security services in Downtown and other designated areas of the City through June 30, 2024 (Housing and Human Services, General Services, and Police) (All Wards) (15 minute presentation) Attachments: Report First Amendment to Agreement Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda - Revised October 10, 2023 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 In the matter of application of Southern California Edison Company (U338E) for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the RTRP Transmission Project; CPUC Proceeding No.15-04-013 Attachments: Report 10 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 11 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 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 §54957.6 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 - Councilmember Conder PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda - Revised October 10, 2023 PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 14 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 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 meetings: Financial Performance and Budget Committee at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1 p.m., on Thursday, October 12, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber PRESENTATIONS 16 Mayor Lock Dawson to call upon Domestic Violence and Abuse Protection Executive Director Jeffery Lee to present "Protection When Restraining Orders Aren’t Enough." (10-minute presentation) 17 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Certificate of Recognition to La Union Estudiantil de la Raza (UER) for their volunteer efforts on the Cesar Chavez statue (5-minute presentation) 18 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Yoli's Mexican Grill (Ward 1) (5-minute presentation) CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 19 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 of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda - Revised October 10, 2023 Finance 19 Annual Report of Riverside Downtown Partnership acting in its capacity as Advisory Board to Riverside Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy an Annual Assessment in the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area for Calendar Year 2024 pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Streets and Highways Code, 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 - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 3 p.m. (Wards 1 and 2) Attachments: Report Resolution Annual Report Boundary Map 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. 20 Second Amendment to Agreement with County of Riverside, Department of Animal Services for $3,600,000 from General Fund, Non-Departmental-Public Works, Riverside County Animal Control Account for animal control field and licensing services for retroactive term from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023 (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Board Policy B4 Proposed 2nd Amendment Executed Agreement Executed 1st Amendment Fee Breakdown Presentation City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda - Revised October 10, 2023 21 American Rescue Plan Act Expenditure Plan update and reallocation of funds - Five affirmative votes required (Finance) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report ARPA Expenditure Plan Proposed Park Projects List Presentation 22 Purchase Order to Landscape Structures, Inc., for $2,534,063.54 from American Rescue Plan Act Citywide Park Improvement Plan Account for playground equipment at nine park sites (Parks, Recreation and Community Services) (Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Presentation 23 MEASURE Z - Purchase variety of heavy-duty equipment from multiple vendors for $2,157,234.81 with 10 percent change order authority up to $215,723.48 for total amount $2,372,958.29 from Fiscal Year 2023-24 Measure Z Fund, Public Works Street Maintenance Automotive Equipment Account for Public Works Department Street Maintenance Division (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report PB Loader Quotes Sourcewell Contract #080521-PBL Quinn Quote Sourcewell Contract CAT #032119 Sonsray Quote Sourcewell Contract #092922-FTS Presentation COMMUNICATIONS 24 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 25 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, October 17, 2023 City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda - Revised October 10, 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