City Council

City of Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson City Council Councilmembers: Erin Edwards Agenda en Espanol Clarissa Cervantes Ronaldo Fierro Chuck Conder Agenda Gaby Plascencia Jim Perry Steve Hemenway Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, February 15, 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. American Sign Language interpreters will be provided for afternoon session. 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 27, 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 27, 2024 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 (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/93149443969. 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) DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 7 Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends amending Street Sweeping Program enforcement practices related to first-time warnings through appeals process, ceases of enforcement during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year holiday weeks, reinstating enforcement temporary suspension of parking enforcement program - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 10.08 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Section 10.08.050 regarding Suspension of Parking Restrictions, amending Section 10.52.100(b) regarding temporary “No Parking”, Special Events, Meetings, Elections, or Emergency Parking Signs, and amending Section 10.60.010(d) regarding Parking Facilities - (Public Works) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 Attachments: Report Application Ordinance - Redlined Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 8 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 - Upon grant award, authorize increase of Six Full-Time Equivalent Intelligence Analysts positions to support Safety and Tribal Regional Analysis Center - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Fire) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Homeland Security Notification Resolution 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. 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Ernie Diaz v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 200125 ADJ12912651; 060249-LTM-RIV0079001; 920045-LTM-SBR0215256 ; 030435-LTM-RIV0068540 Attachments: Report 10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Jesus Hibarra v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 200006 / ADJ14628393 Attachments: Report 11 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 12 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 property located at 3911 University Avenue and 3775 Fairmount Boulevard, APN’s: 214-252-016 and 213-261-027, respectively, by Pelican Communities LLC; Richard Hamm, Negotiator Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 13 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 14 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 City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 15 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 16 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 17 Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager Attachments: Report 18 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 3:00 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. 19 CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 16, 2024 - Case PR-2022-001293 - Jerardo Reyes and Ryan Williams - Councilmember Cervantes referred the matter on Community and Economic Development Department Director approval of Tentative Parcel Map 38174 and Grading Exception to subdivide 5.74-acre parcel into four parcels for residential purposes and allow grading with the Prenda Arroyo and 5-foot arroyo setback, on 5.74-acre parcel partially development with an existing single family residence, detached garage, and freestanding barn - Staff recommends City Council uphold decision of Community and Economic Development Director approval, determine project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the findings set forth in the case record and adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, pursuant to Sections City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 15074 and 21081.6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - 841 Alpine Meadows Lane (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 4) (15-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Attachment 1a - CEDD Director Report Attachment 1b - CEDD Director Report Exhibits Attachment 1c - CEDD Director Report Exhibits Attachment 1d - CEDD Director Report Exhibits Attachment 1e - CEDD Director Report Exhibits Attachment 1f - CEDD Director Report Exhibits Attachment 1g - CEDD Director Report Exhibits Attachment 1h - CEDD Director Report Exhibits Attachment 2 - Referral Request from Councilmember Cervantes - October 11, 2023 Attachment 3 - Location Map Attachment 4 - General Plan Map Attachment 5 - Zoning Map Attachment 6 - Public Comment Letters Attachment 7 - Revised Project Plans Attachment 8 - Revised CEQA Documents Attachment 9 - Revised Staff Recommended Conditions of Approval Presentation Notice City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 6:15 P.M. INVOCATION - Mayor Lock Dawson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 20 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/93149443969. Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS 21 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meeting: Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, February 26, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber PRESENTATION 22 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - The CARE Project, Inc. (Ward 6) (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Presentation CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 23-41 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 9 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 City Attorney 23 Legal services agreement with Law Firm of Jarvis Fay for three years - Approve two legal budgets wIth Law Firm of Jarvis Fay for amount not-to-exceed $198,000 each, to defend City in cases entitled Simpson v. City of Riverside and Pongs v. City of Riverside, reverse validation lawsuits challenging validity of City-adopted water rates - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Attorney Services Agreement City Clerk 24 Minutes of February 6 and 13, 2024 Attachments: Minutes 2-6-24 Minutes 2-13-24 25 Appoint Dominique C. Acuna to Board of Library Trustees Ward 1 - Redesignate Jessica Newman from Ward 7 to Citywide seat on the Board of Ethics - File resignation of Ezekiel Swayzer from Budget Engagement Commission Citywide Business seat (All Wards) Attachments: Report Finance 26 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands) pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record and ordering preparation of an Engineer's Report - Waive further reading - Appoint Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record and order preparation of an Engineer’s Report (Ward 2) Attachments: Report Resolution 27 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record and ordering preparation of an Engineer’s Report - Waive further reading - Appoint Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record and order preparation of an Engineer’s Report (Ward 7) City of Riverside Page 10 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 Attachments: Report Resolution 28 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the Street Lighting District No. 1 pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, appointing the Engineer of Record, and ordering preparation of an Engineer’s Report - Waive further reading - Appoint Webb Municipal Finance, LLC as the Engineer of Record and order preparation of an Engineer’s Report (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution City of Riverside Page 11 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 29 Agreement with N. Harris Computer Corporation for $138,000 from General Fund, Non-Departmental Citywide Financial Management Professional Services expenditure account to implement iNovah Online Payment Services Platform for five-year term (All Wards) Attachments: Report Agreement Fire 30 Award Bid 8048 to Security 20/20 Inc., Los Angeles, for $152,615.40 from Fire Operations Clothing/Linen/Safety Supplies Account to replace expired ballistic personal protective equipment (All Wards) Attachments: Report Bid 8048 Award Recommendation Form - Signed Request for Bids 8048 31 Purchase of training vouchers from SANS Institute of North Bethesda, Maryland, for $175,000 from UASI Riverside Critical Infrastructure and Homeland Security Accounts for cybersecurity training to existing information technology staff within the Riverside Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) region (All Wards) Attachments: Report Sole Source Justification Form General Services 32 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the display of specific Commemorative Flags at City facilities - Waive further reading (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Flag Policy Human Resources 33 MEASURE Z - Memorandum of Understanding with Riverside Police Officers Association (RPOA) Supervisory Unit effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for approximate amount of $722,000 in Fiscal Year 2023-24, from General Fund and Measure Z Fund - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend part II of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to reflect various updates and changes in connection with the Memorandum of Understanding with the Riverside Police Officer’s Association (RPOA) Supervisory Unit - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - City of Riverside Page 12 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution RPOA Supervisory - MOU Innovation and Technology 34 MEASURE Z - Request for Proposal 1926 - Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Vector Resources, Inc., doing business as VectorUSA, for total contract amount not-to-exceed $2,562,278.02, extending term for six-months through June 30, 2024 for Data Network Refresh services and hardware (All Wards) Attachments: Report Fourth Amendment to Agreement 2019 Executed Agreement VectorUSA 2021 Executed Agreement - 1st Amendment VectorUSA 2022 Executed Agreement - 2nd Amendment VectorUSA 2023 Executed Agreement - 3rd Amendment VectorUSA City of Riverside Page 13 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 35 Ground Lease Agreements with SiFi Networks Riverside, LLC, for 1,000 square-feet of Citywide fiber optic datacenter huts at: 6951 Flight Road, for $1.25 per square-feet ($1250 per month) for ten years plus seven five-year extension options, 2010 Martin Luther King Boulevard, for $.66 per square-feet ($660 per month) for ten years plus nine five-year extension options; and 6911 Palm Court, for $.66 per square-feet ($660 per month) for ten years plus nine five-year extension options, with annual increases of three percent, respectively (All Wards) Attachments: Report Map of Datacenter Huts Ground Lease Agreement - not aatf Library 36 Accept donation of $3,000 from Riverside Public Library Foundation for Riverside Public Library’s Riverside Reads Project - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Parks, Recreation, and Community Services 37 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of the application for, and acceptance of, the Outdoor Equity Grants Program Grant funds for the Fiscal Years 2024-2025 - 2026-2027 offered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services for the Eastside Discovers Nature Program in an amount not-to-exceed $700,000 - Waive further reading - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Public Utilities 38 Purchase orders with Parkview Nurseries and Louie's Nursery for $468,424 from Public Benefits Residential Tree Power Program Account for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Tree Power Program Free Shade Tree Coupon Campaign (All Wards) Attachments: Report Presentation Public Works 39 Second Amendment to Agreement with All-City Management Services, Inc., for $160,000 from Fiscal Year 2023-24 Public Works, Non-Departmental Crossing Guards Program and Professional Services Account for Crossing Guard Program City of Riverside Page 14 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 Management Services adding 13 additional crossing guard locations through June 30, 2024 - First Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding of Crossing Guard Services with Alvord Unified School District for reimbursement of additional 12 guard locations in district - Authorize $13,500 for crossing guard services for St. Catherine of Alexandria guard location at Arlington and Brockton for remainder of 2023-24 school year - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Second Amendment to Agreement - All-City Management Services, Inc. MOU - Alvord Unified School District City of Riverside Page 15 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 40 California Department of Transportation grant application of $450,017, with $51,617 local match for Fiscal Year 2024 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program for pilot studies that advance active transportation and traffic safety priority projects included in Riverside Pedestrian Target Safeguarding Plan (PACT) and Riverside Local Roadway Safety Plan (LRSP) (All Wards) Attachments: Report 41 Master Software Services Agreement with Rubicon Global LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company authorized to do business in California, for RubiconSmartCityTM Solid Waste Technology for $418,800 with 10 percent contingency, through February 28, 2029, with two one-year extension options - Appropriate $130,536 from Refuse Fund available working capital to Refuse Fund, Professional Services and Telephone-Cellular Accounts for RubiconSmartCityTM Solid Waste Technology and required in-cab technology - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Sourcewell - RFP and Addendums-Fleet Management 020221 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. 42 Approve addition of Disability Pride Month flag to commemorative flag schedule for upcoming year - Direct staff to return to a subsequent City Council meeting with a resolution supporting City’s display of the Disability Pride Flag during the month of July (General Services) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Flag Policy Presentation 43 Governmental Processes Committee recommends a study of Mayor and City Councilmember compensation, including salary and benefits under Riverside City Charter Section 403 through a Charter Review Committee and provide staff with further direction on how to proceed with this action (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-Minute Presentation) Attachments: Report Timeline - Option 1 Presentation COMMUNICATIONS City of Riverside Page 16 City Council Agenda February 27, 2024 44 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 45 Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports ********* The City Council meeting for March 5, 2024, is cancelled due to Election Day The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 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 17