City Council

City of Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson City Council Councilmembers: Erin Edwards Agenda en Español Clarissa Cervantes Ronaldo Fierro Chuck Conder Agenda Gaby Plascencia Jim Perry Steve Hemenway Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com 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. Spanish translation will be available. To participate virtually, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8686, and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. 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, email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda February 6, 2024 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24076, 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. 1 P.M. MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER INVOCATION - Councilmember Perry City of Riverside Page 2 City Council Agenda February 6, 2024 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 1 To comment on the Consent Calendar, Closed Sessions and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. 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 2 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: Governmental Processes Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber Mobility and Infrastructure Committee at 1 p.m., on Thursday, February 8, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber Land Use Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, February 12, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber COMMUNICATIONS 3 Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 4 Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 5 Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 6 Municipal Election 2024 update (City Clerk) (5-minute presentation) 7 Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 8 Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda February 6, 2024 PRESENTATIONS 9 Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Dia De Los Muertos Founder, Cosme Cordova for 20 years in service to the City of Riverside (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) 10 City Manager Department Overview and Employee Recognition (All Wards) (5-minute Presentation) CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 11-20 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 11 File resignation of Christine L. Roberts from Planning Commission Ward 2 seat (All Wards) Attachments: Report 12 Minutes of January 9, 16, and 23, 2024 Attachments: Minutes 1-9-24 Minutes 1-16-24 Minutes 1-23-24 City Council 13 Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee recommends updates to the Urban Forestry Policy Manual (All Wards) Attachments: Report 2015 Urban Forestry Policy Manual Draft of 2023 Urban Forestry Policy Manual Presentation Community and Economic Development 14 Adopt of Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending numerous sections of Title 20 the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Cultural Resources - Waive further reading (Intro. on 1-23-24, All Wards) City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda February 6, 2024 Attachments: Ordinance - Redlined Ordinance - Final General Services 15 Donation from former hangar owner, Lauren Young, of one 1,058 square-foot aircraft hangar, valued at $30,000, as gift to City for Riverside Municipal Airport - 6951 Flight Road (Ward 3) Attachments: Report Bill of Sale 16 Increase of Riverside Municipal Airport Fuel Flowage Fee from $.05 to $.10 per gallon (Ward 3) Attachments: Report Human Resources 17 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 classifications and salary ranges for the Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic I and the Senior Treasury Representative; and the title changes to the existing Wastewater Maintenance Mechanic and Revenue Representative Classifications - Waive further reading (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Job Code Table Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan Parks, Recreation, and Community Services 18 Increase Change Order Authority from 10 percent to 20 percent for an amount of $106,486.33, increasing total compensation not-to-exceed $638,917.98 for project changes including, but not limited to, unforeseen conditions or necessary design changes for Gage Canal Multi-Purpose Recreational Trail Project (All Wards) Attachments: Report Police 19 Declare two Hughes/McDonnell Douglas 500E helicopters as surplus property - Approve sale of two Hughes/McDonnell Douglas 500E helicopters (All Wards) Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda February 6, 2024 Public Works 20 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Cycle XI Program Supplemental Agreement, No. 08-5058F15-F051-ISTEA, for $1,711,000 with City-match of $171,100 from Measure A Funds for installation of retroflective signal backplates and leading pedestrian interval improvements at various locations and median and high friction surface treatment on Mission Inn Avenue between Redwood Drive to Scout Lane - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, for designation of the City Manager, or his Designee, to execute agreements with the State of California, Department of Transportation, for certain Federal and/or State Funded Transportation Projects; and rescinding Resolution No. 23870 - Waive further reading (All Wards) Attachments: Report HSIP Supplemental Agreement Resolution DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 21 United States Department of Transportation 2023 Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Program grant acceptance of $11,104,807 with an additional $2,776,202 in local match funds for total funding amount of $13,881,009 for South Main Complete Streets Project and development of Citywide supplemental safety action plans - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Main St Road Diet Exhibit Traffic Safety Project List of Improvements 2023 SS4A Award Notification 2023 SS4A Grant Award Fact Sheet Project Budget Project Schedule Presentation 22 Riverside County Transportation Commission 2024 draft Traffic Relief Plan update - Provide feedback to Riverside County Transportation Commission on draft Traffic Relief Plan (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report RCTC Traffic Relief Plan Presentation City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda February 6, 2024 23 Consider approval of either outside counsel budget of $1,078,205 for retention of Jennifer M. Rosner at Liebert Cassidy Whitmore, to serve as associated counsel in the case of Mendonca et al. v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2305672 and authorize City Attorney execute Outside Counsel Engagement Letter or reallocate $220,855 from the Liability Trust Fund Outside Legal Services Account to the Liability Trust Fund Charges From Others Account to hire two additional Senior Deputy City Attorneys, one Paralegal, and two Legal Secretaries to handle this matter and other matters currently being handled by outside counsel - Five affirmative votes required (City Attorney) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Proposed Litigation Budget Outside Counsel Engagement Letter 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. 24 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Timothy Roy v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 220010 / ADJ14870826, 220024 / ADJ14832404, 200007 / ADJ13336391 Attachments: Report 25 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Lawrence Gonzalez v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No. (s): ADJ18284298 Attachments: Report 26 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Frank Assumma v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 210270 Attachments: Report 27 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Eric H. Saldivar v. Police Officers Evan Wright, Abel Soria, et al., United States Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02081-CAS-PD Attachments: Report 28 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Dezsanee Jones v. City of Riverside, et. al., United States Central District Court Case No. 5:22-cv-1764-SSS-SP City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda February 6, 2024 Attachments: Report 29 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 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager Attachments: Report 34 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 Manager Attachments: Report 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 City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda February 6, 2024 ********* The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13, 2024 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