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 13, 2024 3:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, February 1, 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/93149443969 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 by email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda February 13, 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. City of Riverside Page 2 City Council Agenda February 13, 2024 3 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 (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. 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) 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. 7 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 8 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 County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906046 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda February 13, 2024 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Charles M. Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of Garage 1 and Garage 2 located on Orange Street between Mission Inn Avenue and 9th Street in Riverside, California, bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 213-271-012, 213-301-006 and -015, by Orange Street Living, LLC; Richard Hamm, Negotiator 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 Hemenway PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda February 13, 2024 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 (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. City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda February 13, 2024 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: Finance Committee at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber PRESENTATION 16 Mayor Lock Dawson to recognize February 2024 as Black History Month (5-minute presentation) CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 17-23 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 17 Annual Board and Commission appointments, reappointments, and redesignation effective March 1, 2024 (All Wards) Attachments: Report 18 File resignations of Jonathan Raya from Community Police Review Commission Ward 5 seat and Charlotte Straight from Commission on Aging Citywide seat (All Wards) Attachments: Report City Council 19 Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway recommends cancellation of March 5, 2024, regular City Council meeting, due to Election day on same date (All Wards) Attachments: Report Community and Economic Development City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda February 13, 2024 20 First Amendment to Agreements with Michael Baker International, Inc., for annual amount of $75,000 through November 30, 2024, Baker Tilly US, LLP., for annual amount of $75,000 through December 1, 2024, Tierra West Advisors, Inc., for two-year contact amount of $130,000 through January 31, 2025, and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for annual amount of $250,000 through June 30, 2024, for revised contract amount of $530,000 from Community and Economic Development Department Budget for temporary consultant service needs of the Economic Development Division (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement - Michael Baker International, Inc. Agreement - Baker Tilly US, LLP Agreement - Tierra West Advisors, Inc. Agreement - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. 21 Grant of Easement with Southern California Edison on City-owned property for high voltage electrical services to power vehicle charging stations - 1388 South E. Street, San Bernardino (All Wards) Attachments: Report Grant of Easement Project Location Map Plat Map Presentation Fire 22 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, establishing the authorized agents of the City of Riverside for filing applications and requesting release of funds for Federal Assistance from the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and/or State Financial Assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act for three years for federal and state financial assistance for disaster recovery - Authorize designated agents to apply for Discover Recovery Public Assistance - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Designation of Agents Application Assurances Museum City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda February 13, 2024 23 Request for Proposals 2284 - Agreement with Riggs Ward Design, Long Beach, for $379,500, with 10 percent change order authority, for total amount not-to-exceed $417,450 from Capital Outlay Fund, Museum Expansion and Rehab Account for exhibition design and interpretive planning services at main museum through December 31, 2026 - 3580 Mission Inn Avenue (Ward 1) Attachments: Report RFP Award Recommendation Agreement 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. 24 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of application and acceptance of grant award in the amount of $3,178,500 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Program and authorizing the execution of the necessary documents by the City Manager, or his Designee.; and amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, accordingly - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Fire) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Resolution Homeland Security Grant Program Subaward Documents Presentation 25 Councilmember Cervantes recommends a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, calling for a bilateral ceasefire and immediate peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis impacting Gaza and Israel - Waive further reading (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Resolution COMMUNICATIONS 26 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 27 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 13, 2024 ********* The City Council meeting for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, is cancelled due to the holiday. 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