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City of Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson City Council Councilmembers: Philip Falcone Successor Agency/Housing Clarissa Cervantes Steven Robillard Authority Chuck Conder Agenda Agenda en Espanol Sean H. Mill Jim Perry Steve Hemenway Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 1:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, May 9, 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, please email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda May 21, 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 May 21, 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) PRESENTATION 7 Public Works Department overview and employee recognition - Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Public Works Director Gilbert Hernandez recognizing May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Presentation DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 8 Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee recommends nominee(s) for selection of 2023 City Spirit Award recipient to honor extraordinary deeds and City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 community spirit, good citizenship, and dedication to enhancing quality of life in the City (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Bios City Spirit 2023 Presentation City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 9 Mayor's Nominating and Screening Committee recommends appointments to City Council Standing Committees and regional organization assignments (City Clerk) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Current Standing Committee Roster Proposed Standing Committee Roster Current Regional Organization Roster Proposed Regional Organization Roster City Council SC Preferences chart Mayor and City Council Regional Organization Preferences Presentation WORKSHOP 10 Finance Committee recommends proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2026 Biennial Budget - Schedule public hearing for June 25, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. (Finance) (All Wards) (60-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Proposed FY 2024-2026 Biennial Budget Community Survey Results Riverside Quality of Life Pulse Report_May 2024 Presentation 11 Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide user fees and charges findings report from MGT of America Consulting, LLC - Schedule public hearing for proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Citywide User Fees and Charges study update on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 3 p.m. (Finance) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Proposed Fees Schedule MGT Report of Findings PRCSD Community Mtg Report 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. 12 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Victor Castillo v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 200220 / ADJ13947143; 210122 / ADJ13944842 City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 Attachments: Report 13 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning Ricardo Cisneros v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No. (s): 220063 Attachments: Report 14 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 County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205025 Attachments: Report 15 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 16 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Representative Matt Gaetz; Representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene; Put America First Joint Fundraising Committee; Friends of Matt Gaetz; Greene for Congress, Inc.; On behalf of themselves and the prospective attendees at their July 17, 2021 scheduled political rally v. City Of Riverside, et. al., U.S. District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-1368 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 17 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 County Superior Court Case No. UDMV2301956 Attachments: Report 18 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 19 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 20 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 21 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 - Mayor Lock Dawson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 22 To comment on Consent Calendar 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. MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS 23 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: Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Art Pick Council Chamber PRESENTATION 24 RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Penrose Record Shop (Ward 1) (5-minute presentation) CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 25-47 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 25 Minutes of May 7, 2024 Attachments: Minutes City Manager 26 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, supporting proposed California Assembly Bill 1772 which, if passed, would require the government to keep track of how many people are convicted of theft from retail stores during the Covid-19 pandemic and report it to the Legislature by 2026 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, opposing City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 proposed California Assembly Bill 2042 which, if passed, would require the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to develop vague Standards and Training Guidelines for the use of canines by law enforcement - Waive further readings (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution - AB 1772 Resolution - AB 2042 City of Riverside Page 9 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 Finance 27 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 within the Riverwalk Landscape Maintenance District, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, approving report, and giving notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed assessments - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. (Ward 7) Attachments: Report Resolution Engineer's Report 28 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 within Street Lighting District No. 1, approving report, and giving notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed assessments - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Engineer's Report Preliminary Assessment Diagrams Preliminary Assessment Roll 29 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 within Landscape Maintenance District No. 88-1 (Sycamore Highlands), pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, approving report, and giving notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the proposed assessments - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 3 p.m. (Ward 2) Attachments: Report Resolution Engineer's Report 30 Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriations Limit of $432,254,162 (All Wards) Attachments: Report Appropriation Limit Calculations 31 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending various sections in Chapter 5.04 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding taxes, licenses and regulations - Waive further reading (Intro. on 5-7-24, All Wards) City of Riverside Page 10 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 Attachments: Report Ordinance Fire 32 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California acknowledging receipt of a report made by the Fire Chief of the City of Riverside Fire Department regarding the inspection of certain occupancies required to perform annual inspections pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code and California Senate Bill 1205 - Waive further reading (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution 33 Purchase of twenty-two mobile barriers and three trailers from Meridian Rapid Defense Group for $244,528.57 through Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Fiscal Year 2020 grant funds for Fire Department's Office of Emergency Management (All Wards) Attachments: Report Meridian Quote 34 Mutual Aid Agreement with County of Riverside Fire Department for hazardous materials responses (All Wards) Attachments: Report Mutual Aid Agreement City of Riverside Page 11 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 35 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 1.18.040 of the Riverside Municipal Code regarding Administrative Penalties for violations of the City's Fireworks Laws from $1,000 to $1,500 per administrative citation - Waive further reading (Intro. on 5-14-24, All Wards) Attachments: Report Ordinance General Services 36 Award Bid 8075 to Theodore Robins, Inc., Costa Mesa, for $365,322.27 from Refuse Fund, Solid Waste Collection, Automotive Equipment and Central Garage Fund, Motor Pool, Automotive Equipment Accounts for five 2024 model year electric powered Ford F150 Lightning trucks for Public Works Solid Waste Division and Public Utilities Electric Field Services Division (All Wards) Attachments: Report Bid Award Recommendation Housing and Human Services 37 Joint item with Housing Authority - Authorize funds transfer of $40,541 from Housing Authority Fund to HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund related to Anacapa Place Affordable Housing Project for grant-eligible activities - 11502 Anacapa Place - Supplemental appropriation and interfund transfer - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 7) Attachments: Report 38 Increase revenue and appropriate expenditure for amount of $4,335,583 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program Fund, HOME Investment Partnership Program for HOME Investment Partnerships Program-American Rescue Plan grant funds for Mulberry Gardens affordable housing project, Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program, and administrative costs - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Grant Agreement HOME-ARP Allocation Plan Human Resources 39 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 Assistant Code Enforcement Manager, Executive Assistant to the City Manager, Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer, Supervising Intelligence Analyst, and Intelligence Analyst; salary City of Riverside Page 12 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 alignment adjustments to the existing Arts and Cultural Affairs Manager, City Planner, Economic Development Manager, Housing Authority Manager, and Police Administrative Specialist Classifications; Administrative Correction to the minimum salary for the Principal Project Manager classification; salary adjustments to the existing Principal Accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Payroll Supervisor, Business Tax Collections Supervisor, Payroll Technician II, Payroll Technician I, Environmental Services Coordinator, Recreation Leader, Lifeguard/Instructor, Pool Manager, and Assistant Aquatics Coordinator Classifications; bargaining unit reassignment for the Administrative Services Manager Classification; deletion of non-utilized job code for the Urban Forester Manager classification; removal of the non-classified salary range designation to the existing Urban Forester Manager classification; and deletion of non-utilized classifications for the Laboratory Supervisor, Systems Manager, Printing Services Supervisor, and Engineering/Resources Intern - Waive further reading (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Job Code Table Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan Salary Survey 40 Blue Shield of California Wellness Fund Allowance of $70,000 for various employee wellness programs and initiatives for calendar year 2024 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Wellness Fund Allowance Assumptions Innovation and Technology 41 Annual service renewals for forty-nine existing annual software and hardware maintenance and support or subscriptions for agreements with aggregate expenditures over $100,000, or will be surpassing $100,000, for estimated total amount of $4,943,701 with fifteen percent change order authority from Innovation and Technology Department Budget (All Wards) Attachments: Report FY 2024-25 Technology Procurements Library 42 California State Library grant application and award of $50,448 for Lunch at the Library Program - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) City of Riverside Page 13 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 Attachments: Report Award letter Agreement Parks, Recreation, and Community Services 43 Award Bid 8052 to JB Bostic Company, Inc., Anaheim, for $893,000, and authorize 10 percent change order authority for total contract amount not-to-exceed $982,300 from Citywide Park Improvement Program (ARPA) Project Accounts for City parks parking lot repairs and slurry seal project (Wards 1, 3, 4, 6 and 7) Attachments: Report Award Recommendation 44 Award Bid 8061 to We R Builders, Inc., Glendale, for $469,039, and 15 percent change order authority for total contract not-to-exceed $539,394.85 from Measure Z Capital, Swimming Pool Maintenance Project Account for Hunt and Villegas Pool Heaters, and Reid Pool Heater and Filters Project (Wards 1 and 5) Attachments: Report Award Recommendation 45 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the execution of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Certifications and Assurances and authorized Agent Form for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, in the amount of $48,938 for the Free Fare Program by the City Manager, or his Designee - Waive further reading - Authorize submittal of allocation request for Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for three-year free fare program offered by Special Transportation Division - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Attachments: Report Resolution Authorized Agent Form and Certificate and Assurances Allocation Request City of Riverside Page 14 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 Public Works 46 United States Department of Transportation 2024 Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Program grant application requesting up to $9.3 million with required City match of approximately $1.86 million for Neighborhood Safety Investment Project with project components including protected bike lanes, high-visibility crosswalks, audible pedestrian push button systems, sidewalks, traffic calming elements, and supplemental planning activities consisting of the Marketplace District (SR-91) Pedestrian and Bike Bridge Plan, Citywide Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Master Plan, and Citywide American Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan (All Wards) Attachments: Report Neighborhood Safety Investment Project List of Improvements 47 Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 10.56.020 of the Riverside Municipal Code designating the restriction of commercial vehicles for certain streets and portions thereof to establish 5-ton weight limit restrictions on Fillmore Street from Indiana Avenue to the southerly City limits - Waive further reading (Intro. on 5-7-24, Ward 6) Attachments: Report Ordinance 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. 48 Award Bid 7995 to All American Asphalt, Corona, for $6,809,118 from Measure Z - Pavement Rehab. and Ped. Facilities, Measure A - Major Streets Rehab., Capital Outlay Major Streets Rehab., and Gas Tax Minor Streets Rehab., for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Arterial and Minor Streets Maintenance, Phase 3 (Public Works) (Wards 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Location Map Project Location List Bid Award Recommendation Presentation 49 Award Bid 8083 to MidCal Dredging, Inc., Riverdale, for $925,000, plus 15 percent change order authority for total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,063,750 from Grants & Restricted Programs-Citywide Park Improvements for Fairmount Park City of Riverside Page 15 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 Lake Dredging Project (Parks, Recreation and Community Services) (Ward 1) (10-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Bid Award Recommendation Site Plan Presentation 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 City Council meeting for June 4, 2024, is cancelled, per Resolution No. 24076 The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 11, 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) ********* City of Riverside Page 16 City Council Agenda May 21, 2024 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