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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, December 12, 2023 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, December 8, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: November 30, 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 December 12, 2023 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. 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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 December 12, 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. 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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) PRESENTATIONS 7 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Riverside Museum Associates Multicultural Council representative Luz Negron designating December 17, 2023, as Day of Inclusion (5-minute presentation) 8 City Attorney's Office department overview, including accomplishments and employee recognition (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Video City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 WORKSHOP 9 Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee recommends review of proposed revisions to Resolution No. 23976 - City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business (City Manager) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Resolution 23976 Redlined Resolution 23976 Agenda Request Form 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. 10 Award Bid 7996 to All American Asphalt, Corona, for $13,449,317 from Public Works Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Street Maintenance Improvements - Fund transfer for $1,505,631.17 in surplus Measure A funds from Monroe Street Resurfacing Project Account to Major Streets Rehabilitation Project Account - Fund Transfer for $800,000 in surplus Gas Tax funds from Berry Street Widening Project Account to Minor Street Rehabilitation Project Account - Five affirmative votes required (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Project Location Map Bid Award Recommendation Presentation 11 First Amendment to Agreement with TIBA Parking Services, LLC., for $574,295.25, with ten percent change order authority, for total amount of $2,072,224.04 from Public Works Budget for removal of existing equipment and installation and annual maintenance of Parking Access and Revenue Control Equipment in Garages 1 and 2, for six-years with two, two-year extension options - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Public Works) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 12 MEASURE Z - Award Bid 7993 to Hardy & Harper, Inc., Lake Forest, for $7,820,000 with increase to project contingency to ten percent from Measure Z and Sewer Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 1 Project at various locations throughout the City (Public Works) (Wards 1, 2, 3, and 4) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Project Location Map Project Location List Bid Award Recommendation Presentation 13 Blue Zones Program overview and update - Recommend City sponsor a portion of the Blue Zones program cost for $208,300 or 1 percent of the total Blue Zones program costs, in order to activate a third party approved 50 percent matching grant valued at $10,400,000, contingent on remaining Blue Zones program costs being fully fundraised and committed - Direct staff draft a resolution supporting City of Riverside Blue Zone program and return to City Council for adoption (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Blue Zone Report Placemat Presentation 3 P.M. PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS 14 CONTINUED FROM NOVEMBER 28, 2023 - Case PR-2021-001108 - Guillermo Landeros - Councilmember Cervantes referred the matter of the Development Review Committee approval for Design Review and Grading Exception to permit the construction of a 3,154 square foot single-family residence and a 971 square foot accessory dwelling unit on a 2.47-acre vacant parcel - Staff recommends City Council uphold decision of Development Review Committee, determine project is categorically exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) as it will not have a significant effect on the environment - East of Mt. Vernon Avenue between Massachusetts and Marlborough Avenues (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 2) (15-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 Attachments: Report Attachment 1 - Development Review Committee Report - February 22, 2023 Attachment 1b - Development Review Committee Report - February 22, 2023 Attachment 2 - Referral Request from Council member Cervantes - February 23, 2023 Attachment 3 - Location Map Attachment 4 - General Plan Map Attachment 5 - Zoning Map Attachment 6 - Project Plans Presentation Comments Received Notice of Continuance 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. 15 Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Historic Mission Inn Corporation v. City of Riverside, a California municipal corporation, by and through its successor agency for the (former) Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. UDMV2301956 Attachments: Report 16 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning SCIND Massachusetts Point, LLC v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2200261 Attachments: Report 17 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Jay H. Grodin, et al. v City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2201327 Attachments: Report 18 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning People of the State of California, by and through the City of Riverside v. Pepe’s Inc., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205025 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 18a Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Xavier Lopez v. City of Riverside, et al., United States Central District Court Case No. 5:21-cv-02140- PSG (JCx) Attachments: Report 19 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 20 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 21 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 22 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 Cervantes PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 23 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. City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 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 24 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 p.m., on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1 p.m., on Thursday, December 14, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber APPEAL 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. 25 Appeal of Board of Ethics pre-conference decision on Code of Ethics and Conduct complaint filed by Ben Clymer, Jr., against Councilmember Cervantes (City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Original Complaint COE Appeal Transcript RMC 2.78 and 2.80 - COE and BOE Board of Ethics Hearing Rules and Procedures 11-02-2023 Statement of Findings City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 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. 26 Code of Ethics annual review (City Attorney and City Clerk) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Pre-conference Procedures Revision Notice CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 27-46 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 27 File resignation of Renee Annette DeMont from Board of Ethics Ward 6 seat (All Wards) Attachments: Report 28 Minutes of November 28, 2023 Attachments: Minutes City Council 29 Mayor Pro Tem Edwards recommends cancellation of January 9, 2024, regular City Council meeting for an off-site special meeting workshop on the same date (All Wards) Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 9 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 30 MEASURE Z - Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends Service Agreement, Request for Proposal 2309, with Nichols Consulting Engineers, Fountain Valley, for $190,600 from Measure Z - Pavement Rehabilitation and Pedestrian Improvement Account for Pavement Cut Fee Study through June 30, 2025 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Award Recommendation Presentation Community and Economic Development 31 Declare exempt surplus property of approximately 1,296 square feet of vacant City-owned land located west of Beacon Way and north of Redwood Drive, formerly known as Mary Evans Booster Station - Purchase and Sale Agreement with Virgil C. Hane and Bette J. Graff for sales price of $1,302 (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Purchase and Sale Agreement Presentation 32 Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with Newman Bros. of California doing business as A-1 Grit to extend current lease term for additional thirty-five years for portion of property - 1901 Massachusetts Avenue (Ward 2) Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation Fire 33 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 3.30 of the Riverside Municipal Code, to add additional categories to the Schedule of Regulation, Products, or Services titled Hazardous Materials Usage Permit IV (Business Emergency Plan), Hazardous Materials Usage Permit V (Business Emergency Plan), Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (ASPA) - Tier I, Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (ASPA) - Tier II, and Above Ground Petroleum Storage Act (ASPA) - Tier III Fees - Waive further reading (Intro. on 11-28-23, All Wards) Attachments: Ordinance City of Riverside Page 10 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 Human Resources 34 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 existing Risk Supervisor, Legal Secretary, and Law Clerk Classifications; deletion of the non-utilized Management Intern Classification; and increase the automobile allowance for executive classifications - Waive further reading (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution 35 Second Amendment to Agreement with Shuster Advisory Group, LLC., as City’s Defined Contribution Plan Consultant and Investment Advisor for the Plan through December 14, 2025 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Second Amendment to Agreement Library 36 Donation and Naming Rights Agreement with Riverside Public Library Foundation for $300,000 for naming rights of the Early Learning Corner at Main Library to read “Riverside Public Library Foundation Early Learning Corner” (All Wards) Attachments: Report Public Utilities 37 Master Inter-Utility Agreement with Southern California Gas Company for $375,000 for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and $750,000 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Energy Savings Assistance Program (All Wards) Attachments: Report Master Inter-Utility Agreement Presentation 38 First Amendment to Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Grand Canal Townhomes Association, as Successor in Interest to Dulce Vida, a California limited liability company for use of City owned property located East of Canal Street, North of Terrace Pines Drive, Grand Terrace, California (All Wards) Attachments: Report First Amendment to Non-Exclusive License Agreement Presentation City of Riverside Page 11 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 39 License Agreement with Electrify America for construction of six electric vehicle charging stations at Mission Square Parking Garage, Level 1 - 3750 University Avenue (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Agreement Map Presentation 40 Shareholder proxy authority and assignment of shares of respective mutual water companies - Authorize assignment of shares for each mutual water company owned by the City to the specified Board of Public Utilities members - Rescind any and all prior assigned shares owned by the City to mutual water companies - Delegate authority to any designated representative or alternate to vote the City’s shares as City’s proxy at all meetings of the respective mutual water companies from date of this action until amended, consistent with City’s adopted policies and strategic plan (All Wards) Attachments: Report Shareholders List 41 Membership Agreement with University of California Riverside Southern California Research Initiative with Solar Energy (SC-RISE)/Solar Valley Consortium for $5,000 annually, for two-year membership - Designate Public Utilities General Manager or their designee as the designee to represent the City of Riverside at meetings of SC-RISE/Solar Valley Consortium meetings (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement Presentation Public Works 42 Award Bid 7992 to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., Chino, for $602,852, plus ten percent construction contingency for total amount of $663,137.20 for installation of a traffic signal at intersection of Watkins Drive and West Big Springs Road - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 2) Attachments: Report Project Map Bid Award Recommendation Reimbursement Agreement between UCR and City of Riverside UCR Letter of Support for Bid City of Riverside Page 12 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 43 Second Amendment to Agreement with ECOTEC Solutions, Inc., Colton, for $124,090 for revised contract amount of $532,458.40 from Refuse Fund for additional monitoring, reporting, and associated operation services for closed Tequesquite Landfill gas collection system and flare - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement 44 Award Request for Proposal 2295 to Best Alarm Company, Inc., Moreno Valley, for $215,840 from Sewer Fund, Public Works Sewer System-Sewer Projects, Security System Upgrades-Phase III Account for lease and monitoring services of mobile security camera units to be placed around perimeter at Regional Water Quality Control Plant for one-year initial term, with option to extend on a month-to-month basis for 12-month period (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement Award Recommendation 45 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Riverside all necessary applications, payment requests, agreements and amendments in the process of applying for and securing funds under the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program in the amount of $530,968 - Waive further reading - Add 1.0 FTE Administrative Analyst grant-funded position for administering Senate Bill 1383 Local Assistance Grant Program - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Application Guidelines and Instructions Exhibit B – Procedure and Requirements SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Exhibit A – Terms and Conditions of SB1383 Local Assistance Grant Program Letter of Designation 46 Request for Proposal 2211 - Assignment and Assumption Agreement with Fountainhead Consulting Corporation, formerly PPM Group, Inc., for $150,000 from Public Works Department Budget for Labor Compliance Auditing Services through December 31, 2025, with two one-year extension options (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement City of Riverside Page 13 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 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. 47 Approve design approach of renovation and expansion of the Museum of Riverside Downtown site - Appropriate $10,000,000 from General Fund Infrastructure Reserves to Capital Outlay Fund, Museum Expansion and Renovation Project Account - Determine project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities), 15331 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation), and 15332 (In-fill Development), as it constitutes rehabilitation and less than 10,000 square foot increase in size of an existing historic resource within an urbanized area that is consistent with Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties - Supplemental Appropriation and Interfund Transfer - Five affirmative votes required (Museum) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report CHB Staff Report CHB Minutes MUS Board Minutes CC Minutes Presentation 48 Accept Active Transportation Program Cycle IV increase in grant funds from $2,340,000 to $3,216,000, and increase of $876,000, through Southern California Association of Governments and Riverside County Transportation Commission for Riverside Civil Rights Walk Project - Appropriate $3,216,000 from Measure A funds to the Riverside Civil Rights Walk Project - Supplemental appropriation and Funds transfer - Five affirmative votes required (Public Works) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Presentation 49 Riverside Municipal Code Firework regulations update and After-Action Report summarizing the 2023 Fourth of July firework activities (Fire, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Police) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report RMC Chapter 1.18 Presentation City of Riverside Page 14 City Council Agenda - Revised December 12, 2023 COMMUNICATIONS 50 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 51 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, December 19, 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