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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 4/9/2024 1:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com Originally Published: March 28, 2024 Revised: March 29, 2024
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24-0809 1To comment on 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. Video Video
24-0941 2Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Video Video
24-0810 3Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
24-0811 4Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
24-0812 5Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Not available
24-0814 6Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Not available
24-0815 7Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) Video Video
24-1014 8Appoint Benjamin W. Stewart to Planning Commission Ward 2 seat - File resignation of Brian C. Smith from Budget Engagement Commission Ward 5 Resident seat (All Wards) Not available
24-0961 9Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 2.04.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code updating the regular meeting schedule of the City Council to regular meetings on the first four Tuesdays of each month, with no City Council meeting on the fifth Tuesday of month, City Council meetings only on first and third Tuesdays of July, August, and September and on second, third, and fourth Tuesdays for months of April, June, and October, with afternoon sessions starting at 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m., with evening sessions to start at approximately 6:15 p.m. - Waive further reading (Intro. on 3-12-24, All Wards) Not available
24-0933 10Minutes of March 12 and 19, 2024 Not available
24-0873 11A Resolution of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application for, and acceptance of, any funds from the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants Program for an amount up to $20,000,000 to fund clean energy, smart growth, sustainability, and workforce development projects in Casa Blanca Neighborhood and authorizing the execution of all necessary grant documents by the City Manager, or his Designee - Waive further reading (Ward 5) Not available
24-0920 12License Agreement with W-H GT Owner IX, L. P., for total revenue of $270,824.51, for twenty-five year lease term for use of Riverside Water Company Canal area for parking and landscaping , Assessor's Parcel Number 1167-121-08, located at 21801 Barton Road, Grand Terrace (All Wards) Not available
24-0960 13Case PR-2023-001625 - Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending various Sections in Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code - Waive further reading (Intro. on 3-12-24, All Wards) Not available
24-0839 14Request for Proposal 2261 - First Amended and Restated Agreements with CSG Advisors Incorporated for $50,000 and PFM Financial Advisors, LLC., for $100,000 from Debt and Treasury Professional Services, RPU Electric and Water Revenue Bond, and Sewer Debt Changes Professional Services Accounts for municipal financial advisory services for five-year term with two additional two-year extension options (All Wards) Not available
24-0893 15Reimbursement of $109,232.38 from Riverside Community College District/Moreno Valley for Fire Department instructional training hours per Inter-Agency Instructional Services Agreement - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
24-0743 16Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 12 of the Riverside Municipal Code - Airport Rules and Regulations (Ward 3) Not available
24-0745 17Award Bid 8069 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $87,558.65 from Central Garage Fund, Motor Pool, Automotive Equipment and Measure A, New Traffic Signals Accounts for purchase of one 2024 model year electric powered Ford F150 Lightning utility truck for Traffic Signal Maintenance Division (All Wards) Not available
24-0867 18A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the display of the Disability Pride Month Flag at City Facilities during the month of July - Waive further reading (All Wards) Not available
24-0898 19Purchase of four 2023 Ford F150 utility trucks from Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $141,582.52 from Public Works, Solid Waste Collection, Automotive Equipment and Central Garage Fund, Motor Pool, Automotive Equipment Accounts for Public Works Department (All Wards) Not available
24-0871 20Accept $40,000 from Library Minor Gift Fund for Library materials, programs, and services - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
24-0876 21Agreement with Arrowhead Group, Inc., doing business as Basic Backflow, San Bernardino, for $50,000 annually from General Fund, Parks and Recreation, Maintenance/Repairs Account for irrigation maintenance services to complete backflow testing, repair, and replacement services through June 30, 2024, with three one-year extension options (All Wards) Not available
24-0877 22Second Amendment to Lease Agreement with Farmworkers Institute Of Education and Leadership Development, Inc., for $28,178.28 lease revenue for 953 square feet at Cesar Chavez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park through December 31, 2024 (Ward 2) Not available
24-0878 23A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, establishing the fares for use of the City’s Special Transportation Program and repealing Resolution No. 23220 to increase Fare to Riverside Connect Program from $3.00 to $3.25 in Year 1 and from $3.25 to $3.50 in Year 2 and increase Medical Fares from $2.00 to $2.25 in Year 1 and from $2.25 to $2.50 in Year 2 Effective July 1, 2024 - Waive further reading (All Wards) Not available
24-0930 24Obligation Document with United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force for overtime reimbursement of not-to-exceed $189,000 from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
24-0934 25Purchase of automated refuse, green waste, and recycling bins from Toter, Inc., Statesville, North Carolina, for not-to-exceed $900,000 from Refuse Fund, Solid Waste Collection, Special Department Supplies Account through June 30, 2025 (All Wards) Not available
24-0935 26A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 22451 known as the Master Parking Schedule Resolution to remove the segment of "Timed No Parking Zone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday, except holidays” on Irving Street, just south of cul-de-sac bulb-out southerly to south side of Cherbourg Drive - Waive further reading (Ward 5) Not available
24-0937 27Increase Purchase Order 240597 with United Rotary Brush Corporation, Dallas, Texas, by $25,000 for total purchase order amount of $74,500 from Public Works, Solid Waste, Street Sweeping, Street Sweeping Account for brooms and brushes used by street sweeping vehicles to collect debris along city streets - Authorize future procurement of street sweeper brooms and brushes from United Rotary Brush for amount not-to-exceed $100,000 per year beginning FY 2024-25 through FY 2028-29, subject to availability of budgeted funds (All Wards) Not available
24-1050 28Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway recommends First Amendment to Employment Agreement with City Manager Charles M. Futrell effective April 9, 2024, extending term to January 9, 2029 (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
24-1051 29Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway recommends First Amendment to Employment Agreement with City Attorney Phaedra Norton effective April 9, 2024 through July 20, 2028 - 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 adjust the salary range of the City Attorney and to reflect revisions to the City Attorney Employment Agreement - Waive further reading (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
24-0940 30A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, reciting the fact of the Municipal Election held in said City on the 5th day of March, 2024 declaring the results thereof and setting forth such other matters as are provided by law - Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adding Chapter 5.78, entitled “Cannabis Business Tax,” to the Riverside Municipal Code - Waive further readings (City Clerk) (Intro. on 11-28-23, All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
24-0818 31Pursuant 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 Not available
24-0813 32Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case Not available
24-0816 33Pursuant 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 Not available
24-0817 34Pursuant 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 Not available
24-0819 35To comment on 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. Video Video
24-0932 36HONORABLE COUNCILMEMBER ELECT PHILIP FALCONE, WARD 1 Oath of Office: Former Riverside Unified School District Trustee, Kathy Allavie HONORABLE COUNCILMEMBER ELECT STEVEN ROBILLARD, WARD 3 Oath of Office: Larry Robillard HONORABLE COUNCILMEMBER ELECT SEAN MILL, WARD 5 Oath of Office: Rancho Santiago Community College District Board of Trustees President, Sal Tinajero HONORABLE COUNCILMEMBER STEVE HEMENWAY, WARD 7 Oath of Office: City Clerk, Donesia Gause HONORABLE MAYOR PATRICIA LOCK DAWSON Oath of Office: Judge David Bristow Video Video
24-0826 37City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions Not available
24-0829 38Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports Video Video