City Council

City of Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson City Council Councilmembers: Philip Falcone Agenda en Espanol Clarissa Cervantes Steven Robillard Chuck Conder Agenda Sean H. Mill Jim Perry Steve Hemenway Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. Spanish interpreters will be available in person and via phone. To participate virtually, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your desired language. 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 to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. ***** City of Riverside Page 1 City Council Agenda May 13, 2025 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 workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. 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 with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. 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. 12:00 P.M. -- Hunter Hobby Park -- 1401 Iowa Avenue 1 Luncheon and tour by Riverside Live Steamers at Hunter Hobby Park 3:00 P.M. MAYOR PRO TEM CALLS MEETING TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 2 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. City of Riverside Page 2 City Council Agenda May 13, 2025 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 3 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: Finance Committee at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Art Pick Council Chamber COMMUNICATIONS 4 City Manager Updates (5-minute presentation) 5 Declaration of conflicts of interest and ex parte communications (City Council) PRESENTATION 6 Public Works Department overview and employee recognition - Mayor Lock Dawson to present a Proclamation to Public Works Director Gilbert Hernandez recognizing May 18 through 24 , 2025, 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. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the Discussion item is called. 7 Proposed Amendment of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 of previously adopted Fiscal Year 2024-2026 Biennial Budget - Schedule public hearing for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. (Finance) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation) Attachments: Report Proposed Amended Presentation CLOSED SESSIONS - Item #8-14 Time listed is approximate. The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting. City of Riverside Page 3 City Council Agenda May 13, 2025 8 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Susan Wiseman v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2500680; Claim No: 24-08-55 Attachments: Report 9 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Scott Simpson, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906168 Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 4 City Council Agenda May 13, 2025 10 Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Nikolas Mastorakis v. City of Riverside, Claim No.: 24-11-39 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(a), for consultation with Larry Gonzalez, Riverside Chief of Police, or his respective deputy, and George Khalil, Chief Information Officer regarding threat to public services or facilities Attachments: Report 14 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 Conder PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 15 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 City of Riverside Page 5 City Council Agenda May 13, 2025 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. City of Riverside Page 6 City Council Agenda May 13, 2025 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 16-20 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 16 Minutes of April 29, 2025 Attachments: Minutes City Manager 17 Accept $2,500,000 from federal subcommittee appropriation to support substantial renovation of Armory Building at Fairmount Park and approve draft Grant Agreement with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as administering document - 2501 Fairmount Boulevard - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Award Letter FY2024 CPF Grant Agreement Community and Economic Development 18 Request for Proposal 2439 Agreement with RADAR Inc., Los Angeles, for $472,993, plus change order authority in amount of $27,007, not-to-exceed total amount of $500,000 and funded by Southern California Association of Governments and California Department of Housing and Community Development as part of 2022 Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 2) Grant Housing Infill on Public and Private Lands (HIPP) Pilot Project for Missing Middle Prototype Plans for Infill Housing Sites Project for one-year term with one year extension option (All Wards) Attachments: Report R-24180 SCAG MOU Agreement Award Recommendation RADAR Proposal Presentation City of Riverside Page 7 City Council Agenda May 13, 2025 Housing and Human Services 19 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the Department of Housing and Community Development for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (“AHSC”) program for funding for the Mulberry Garden Family Project and associated Sustainable Transportation Improvement (“STI”) Projects, in the amount of $14,000,000 for an AHSC Loan and $13,974,220 for a AHSC Grant for STI Projects, and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager or his Designee - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required - 2524 Mulberry Street (Ward 1) Attachments: Report Resolution City of Riverside Page 8 City Council Agenda May 13, 2025 Human Resources 20 Agreement with Rock Gate Capital LLC., Chicago, Illinois, for $100,000 annually, from each respective department budget based on usage of program for City employee’s Commercial Driver’s Entry-Level Driver Training Services through June 30, 2028, with two additional one year extension options (All Wards) Attachments: Report 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. 21 Riverside Transmission and Reliability Project update on lower voltage alternatives (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (20-minute presentation) Attachments: Report City Council Staff Report from May 2024 RTRP Lower Voltage and Other Design Alternatives Report Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Reliability Primer Presentation COMMUNICATIONS 22 City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions 23 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, May 20, 2025 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 City of Riverside Page 9 City Council Agenda May 13, 2025 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 10