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City of Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson City Council Councilmembers: Erin Edwards Successor Agency Clarissa Cervantes Ronaldo Fierro Chuck Conder Agenda - Revised Gaby Plascencia Jim Perry Steve Hemenway Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, October 20, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: October 12, 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. 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 are limited to 3 minutes. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR 6:15 P.M. SESSION City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda - Revised October 24, 2023 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/Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency (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 24, 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 (Housing and Human Services) (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 This item has been removed from the agenda. DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 8 Sixth Amendment to Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Greens Development, Inc., for Riverside Alive project, bearing portions of Assessor Parcel Numbers 213-113-001, 213-111-011, 012, 013, 015, 016, and 017 to extend contract term from December 22, 2023, through June 22, 2025 - Orange Street between Third and Fifth Streets (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda - Revised October 24, 2023 Attachments: Report Agreement 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 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. 3M Company, et al., U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina, MDL No. 2873 Master Docket No. 2:18-mn-2873 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 - two cases Attachments: Revised Report 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 - two cases Attachments: Revised Report 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 City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda - Revised October 24, 2023 3 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. 14 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, confirming the Annual Report of the Riverside Downtown Partnership acting in its capacity as the Advisory Board to the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area and levying assessments for Calendar Year 2024 - Waive further reading (Finance) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Resolution Annual Report Boundary Map Existing RDP Board Policies RDP 2023 - 2024 Budget RDP Strategic Plan Presentation - Riverside Downtown Partnership Presentation - City Notice 15 Case PR-2023-001525 - City of Riverside - Zoning Code text amendments to Title 19, including, but not limited to, Articles V (Base Zones and Related Use and Development Provisions), VII (Specific Land Use Provisions), VIII (Site Planning and General Development Provisions), and X (Definitions) and rezone of former Riverside Water Company’s Upper Canal right-of-way from R-1-7000 - Single-Family Residential to CR-Commercial Retail - Determine case is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of project will not have an effect on environment - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending numerous sections of Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Zoning - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by rezoning approximately 0.24-acres of remnant property from the Former Riverside Water Company’s upper canal right-of-way, located at the southwest corner of Arlington and Indiana Avenues, from the R-1-7000 - Single Family Residential Zone to CR - Commercial Retail Zone (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda - Revised October 24, 2023 Attachments: Report Ordinance - Title 19 Ordinance - Zoning Code Amendment PC Staff Report Draft PC Minutes Presentation Notice 16 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule in Resolution No. 21960, as amended, establishing the Commerical Cannabis Sales Permit Fee - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code, to add an additional category to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, and Services (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Ordinance Fee Study Presentation Notice 6:15 P.M. INVOCATION - Councilmember Perry PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 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 prompt you to "unmute" and speak. City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda - Revised October 24, 2023 MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS 18 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, November 1, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee special meeting at 3 p.m., on Thursday, November 2, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber PRESENTATIONS 19 Mayor Lock Dawson to present Certificate of Recognition to the Model Deaf Community members (5-minute presentation) 20 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Rusty Bailey recognizing November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Presentation 21 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Zacatecas Café (Ward 2) (5-minute presentation) CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 22-32 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 Clerk 22 Minutes of October 10, 2023 Attachments: Minutes City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda - Revised October 24, 2023 City Manager 23 State of California Air Resources Board Advanced Technology Demonstration and Pilot Projects Program multi-departmental application for up to $10 million for purchase of heavy duty zero emissions truck and haul vehicle for the Public Works Department to support lease of an autonomous shuttle manufactured by Ohmio, and charging and infrastructure improvements at the Corporation Yard to support integration of these vehicles into the City fleet (All Wards) Attachments: Revised Report Report Community and Economic Development 24 Services Agreement with Ice Cold Entertainment, Inc., for amount not-to-exceed, $401,295 with ten percent change order authority for total amount of $441,424.50 from Festival of Lights Account to design, install, and manage an ice rink for 2023 Festival of Lights through January 31, 2024 (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Agreement 25 Third Amendment to Management Agreements with Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. for operation and management of the Fox Performing Arts Center and Riverside Municipal Auditorium extending term through December 31, 2023 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Third Amendment - Fox Perfoming Arts Center Third Amendment - Riverside Municipal Auditorium Finance 26 Agreement with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL) for not-to-exceed amount of $340,000 from General Fund Finance Department Professional Services Account for Business License, Transient Occupancy Tax, Short-Term Rental, and Utility User Tax Services for one-year term with one year extension option (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation Fire 27 Department of Homeland Security 2022 Assistance to Firefighters grant of $181,818.18 with City-match funds of $18,181.82 for Source Capture Exhaust City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda - Revised October 24, 2023 Systems - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Acceptance Award 28 Reimbursement of $118,898.12 from Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley for Fire Department instructional hours per Inter-Agency Instructional Services Agreement - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Human Resources 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 creation of the new classification and salary range for the Records Manager; salary adjustment to the existing Recreation Supervisor, Utilities Electric Superintendent, Utilities Dispatch Superintendent, Utilities Electric Field Manager, Utilities Electric Operations Manager, Utilities Generation Plant Manager, and Wastewater Operations Manager classifications; title changes to the existing Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer, Assistant Chief Financial Officer classifications; reinstatement of the Assistant City Manager/CFO classification and salary range; Bargaining Unit Reassignment for the Organizational Development and Training Manager classification; and deletion of Non-Utilized Utilities Dispatch Superintendent job classification - Waive further reading (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Job Code Table Salary Survey Data Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan Library 30 Bid 8022 - Reject all Bids for electrical and data improvements for remote lockers at various City locations and authorize staff to release a revised Request for Bids (All Wards) Attachments: Report Bid Rejection Recommendation Bid Tabulations City of Riverside Page 9 City Council Agenda - Revised October 24, 2023 Parks, Recreation, and Community Services 31 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7953 to Camp Constructors, Inc., Temecula, for $184,500 with ten percent change order authority for total contract amount of $202,950 from Grants and Restricted Programs and Measure Z Capital Account for Janet Goeske Senior Center Restroom Renovation Project (Ward 3) Attachments: Report Bid Award Recommendation Public Works 32 Award Bid 8032 to Cat Tracking, Inc., Riverside, for $183,000 with ten percent change order authority for total amount not-to-exceed $201,300 from Festival of Lights Account for Festival of Lights Traffic Control Services (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Agreement Bid Award Recommendation Successor Agency to Redevelopment Agency 33 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, authorizing the execution of a Lease Agreement with Linkusystems, Inc. for the California Tower Building located at 3737 Main Street, Suite 107, Riverside, California, through September 30, 2024 - Waive further reading - Recommend that Countywide Oversight Board adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of the Lease Agreement with Linkusystems, Inc. for lease of Suite 107 at Cal Tower (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Lease Agreement Resolution 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. 34 Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway recommend Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP) Working group update - Allow RTRP Working Group continue process of securing funding to defray any increased cost due to full undergrounding of the RTRP - Draft a resolution supporting efforts by the City of Norco and their Petition for Modification submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for full undergrounding of the RTRP (10-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 10 City Council Agenda - Revised October 24, 2023 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Letters received COMMUNICATIONS 35 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 36 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, November 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 11