Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 9/5/2023 1:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
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: August 24, 2023
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23-2509 1To comment on Closed Sessions and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265. 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. Not available
23-2510 2Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2511 3Homeless solutions update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2512 4Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Not available
23-2521 5Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Not available
23-2523 6Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) Video Video
23-2272 7Housing and Homelessness Committee recommends discontinuation of Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and continue support of multi-family housing operations and tenants through the Neighborhood Policing Centers Model, Neighborhood Watch Programs and general safety/education presentations - Direct staff to amend the Riverside Municipal Code removing references to Crime Free Multi-Housing Program from Titles 1 (General Provisions) and 19 (Zoning) (Police/Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2752 8Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee recommends Conceptual Framework proposal and agreement with Ohmio, Inc., to establish international headquarters, manufacturing, and point of sale for all-electric, autonomous vehicle shuttles and demonstrate viability and safety of all-electric autonomous shuttles in two-year pilot program - Appropriate not-to-exceed $2.5 million inclusive of a $1.5 million capital lease or $1.4 million purchase for three all-electric autonomous shuttles, “safety drivers” not-to-exceed $400,000 and related costs including, but not limited to, maintenance and repair, electricity, and insurance (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2698 9Employment Agreement with City Clerk Donesia Gause effective September 5, 2023 - 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 reflect the revisions to the City Clerk Employment Agreement - Waive further reading (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Not available
23-2651 10Councilmembers Conder and Hemenway recommend Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP) update (10-minute presentation) (All Wards) Video Video
23-2448 11A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, confirming the Annual Report of the Riverside New Car Dealers Association, acting in its capacity as the Advisory Board to the Auto Center Business Improvement District, and levying assessments for the Fiscal Year beginning September 1, 2023 - Waive further reading (Finance) (Wards 4 and 5) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2761 12Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Riverside All of Us or None, et al., v. City of Riverside, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-01536-SPG-SP Not available
23-2597 13Pursuant 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
23-2594 14Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case Not available
23-2595 15Pursuant 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
23-2596 16Pursuant 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
23-2676 17Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney Not available
23-2678 18Pursuant 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 Attorney Not available
23-2675 19Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of the City Manager Not available
23-2677 20Pursuant 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 Not available
23-2526 21To comment on the Consent Calendar and any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, you are invited to participate in person or call at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265. 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
23-2524 22Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meeting: Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber Video Video
23-2182 23RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Brenner-Fiedler and Associates (Ward 7) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2449 24RIVERSIDE PROSPERS Success Report - Riverside Smudgepots Vintage Base Ball Team (Mayor) (5-minute presentation) Not available
23-2813 25Approve outside counsel budget of $263,520 for retention of William Price to serve as lead counsel in the case of Gaetz, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., United States District Court Case No. 5:23-cv-1368 - Authorize City Attorney to execute Outside Counsel Engagement Letter (All Wards) Not available
23-2804 26Appoint Carolina Raya to Human Relations Commission Ward 5 seat and Israel A. Bello to Budget Engagement Commission Ward 3 Business seat (All Wards) Not available
23-2527 27Minutes of August 15, 2023 Not available
23-2437 28Land Use, Sustainability and Resilience Committee recommends California Legislature 2023 Housing Bills update (All Wards) Not available
23-2763 29Economic Development Placemaking, Branding & Marketing Committee recommends American Rescue Plan Act Subrecipient Agreement with Inland Southern California 211+, doing business as Community Connect, for $779,948.05 from American Rescue Plan Act Funds to administer City of Riverside small and micro-business COVID recovery grant program (All Wards) Not available
23-2552 30Mayor Pro Tem Edwards recommends cancellation of Tuesday, November 21, December 26, 2023 and January 2, 2024, regular City Council meetings due to holiday schedule (All Wards) Not available
23-2750 31Agreement with KB Sycamore Hills I, LLC., a Delaware Limited Liability Company as to an undivided 50 percent interest, KB Sycamore Hills II, LLC., a Delaware Limited Liability Company as to an undivided 40 percent interest, and KB Sycamore Hills III, a Delaware Limited Liability Company as to an undivided 10 percent interest as tenants in common for the Sycamore Hills Distribution Center Project to cover expenses which satisfy Condition of Approval 75.c with $1,700,000 endowment to cover costs associated with homeless encampments, dumping, and vandalism in a designated 12.23-acre conservation easement identified as portions of Assessor Parcel Numbers 263-060-026, 263-060-022, 263-060-024, and surrounding area (Ward 2) Not available
23-2479 32State of California, Office of Historic Preservation 2023-24 Certified Local Government grant acceptance for $40,000 for preparation of Accessory Dwelling Unit design guidelines for historic properties - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2765 33A Resolution of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing State of California Local Jurisdiction Cannabis Retail Access Grant Program funding and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager or Designee - Waive further reading - California Department of Cannabis Control grant acceptance of $475,000 for development and implementation of cannabis retail program within City - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2635 34A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of application and acceptance of Grant Award for $41,954 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the California Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2022 State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP) and authorizing the execution of all required documents by the City Manager, or his Designee; and amending the Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 accordingly - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2722 35A Resolution of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the submission of an application to the Community Resilience Centers (CRC) Program administered through the California Strategic Growth Council in the amount of $500,000 and authorizing the execution of necessary grant documents by the City Manager, or his Designee - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2471 36First Amendment to Services Agreement with Otis Elevator Company, for total contract amount of $344,197.98 from General Services Department Budget for annual maintenance of elevators at various locations through June 30, 2028 (All Wards) Not available
23-2654 37Purchase of two electric-powered Ford Transit 350 cargo vans from PB Loader Corporation for $155,590.05 from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funded Project Account, Office of Communications Departmental Budget, and Central Garage Motor Pool Account for use by Library Department and Office of Communications (All Wards) Not available
23-2656 38Software Subscription Agreement with Origami Risk, LLC., for $134,246 annually, for total of $402,738, from Innovation and Technology Departmental Budget for Risk Management Information System through September 7, 2026 (All Wards) Not available
23-2399 39hoopla® Digital Media Agreement from Midwest Tape, LLC., for not-to-exceed $60,000 from Grants and Restricted Programs Fund Library Gift and expenditure Account for library materials and services for 24-month term with automatic renewal periods of 12 months thereafter (All Wards) Not available
23-2567 40Purchase of library materials and services from Baker & Taylor, LLC., for $676,000 from Library Departmental Budget (All Wards) Not available
23-2602 41Purchase of library materials from Bibliotheca, LLC., for $165,183 from Library Departmental Budget (All Wards) Not available
23-2631 42Approve revised Museum of Riverside Code of Ethics and Conduct (All Wards) Not available
23-2639 43Appropriate $50,000 to Regional Park Special Capital Improvement Fund, Mount Rubidoux Wall Repair Project Account for erosion repairs at Mount Rubidoux - Five affirmative votes required (Ward 1) Not available
23-2616 44A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, offering a reward in the amount of $20,000 for information leading to the determination of the identity of, and the apprehension of, the person or persons responsible for the attempted murder of Izaac Colunga and Domonic Castillo, Police Department Case 190006841, for duration of sixty days - Waive further reading - Fund transfer - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2649 45Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Riverside, on behalf of Police Department, and United States Postal Inspection Services - Contraband Interdiction and Investigations (C12) Task Force until terminated for Federal Fiscal Year (October 1 through September 30) for $30,907 for one assigned Officer - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2642 46Fourth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Varner & Brandt, LLP, for $2,851,392.50 in lease revenue for approximately 15,260 square feet rentable space in Mission Square Office Building for 72-month term with two five-year extension options - 3750 University Avenue, Suite 610 (Ward 1) Not available
23-2645 47Sixth Amendment to Lease Agreement with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Financing, LLC., for $310,368 in lease revenue for approximately 5,738 square feet of rentable space in Mission Square Office Building from September 1, 2025 to February 28, 2027, with an additional five-year extension option - 3750 University Avenue, Suite 600 (Ward 1) Not available
23-2646 48Mutual Aid Agreement with Western Municipal Water District - Designate Public Utilities Assistant General Manager/Water and Public Works Director, or designees as the primary Agreement Administrator for Mutual Aid Agreement with Western Municipal Water District - Designate Public Utilities Assistant General Manager/Water, or designee, as additional Designated Official to Emergency Response Network Inland Empire (ERNIE) and additional Authorized Official to California Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CalWARN) (All Wards) Not available
23-2271 49Letter Agreement with County of Riverside for adjustment to grade conflicting utility facilities for Sycamore Canyon Boulevard Resurfacing Project D1-0058 for amount of $18,375 from Public Works Department Budget (All Wards) Not available
23-2618 50Final Tract Map 37731 - Nolan Leggio of Lurin Land, LLC. - Subdivide six parcels into 138-lot Planned Residential Development consisting of detached single-family dwellings, private streets, and common space - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Final Map of Tract No. 37731 - Waive further reading - Agreement and sureties for installation and faithful performance of improvements and labor and material bonds - South side of Lurin Avenue and west of Cole Avenue (Ward 4) Not available
23-2619 51Service Agreement with County of Riverside for $15,968 from Gas Tax Fund, Minor Streets Rehab Project Account for Alexander and Barton Streets slurry seal improvements (Ward 1) Not available
23-2620 52Second Amendment to Agreement with DS Services of America, Inc., doing business as Primo Water North America, for increased compensation of $35,000, for total contract amount of $100,000, from various departmental budgets for Citywide bottled drinking water and related services through June 30, 2024, with two additional one-year extension options (All Wards) Not available
23-2621 53Award Bid 7990 to We R Builders, Inc., Trabuco Canyon, for $337,959.45 with 10 percent construction contingency from Public Works Department Budget and Measure A Funds for Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at various locations throughout City - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2636 54Case PR-2022-001434 - Appeal by John Keegan of Gilbane Development Group - Uphold appeal of Planning Commission's denial for proposal to permit General Plan Amendment, Zoning Code Map Amendment, Design Review, and Summary Vacation for 121-unit low-income affordable multi-family development on approximately 3.9-acre project site - Determine proposed project will not have will not have significant effect on environment based on findings set forth in case record and adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting Program (MMRP), pursuant to Sections 15074 and 21081.6 of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Land Use Designation of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to approximately 3.9 acres of property located at the southwest corner of Madison Street and Railroad Avenue, from MDR-Medium Density Residential and C-Commercial to HRD-High Density Residential - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, providing for the Summary Vac Video Video
23-2302 55Award Bid 7988 to Vido Artukovich & Son Inc./Vidmar, Inc., A JV, South El Monte, for $9,760,000 with 10 percent change order authority for total contract amount not-to-exceed $10,736,000 from Sewer Funds, Van Buren Sewer Accounts for Krameria Avenue Lift Station - First Amendment to Van Buren Boulevard Sewer Improvements Project Interagency Funding Agreement with County of Riverside for increase from $6,440,000 to $10,030,348 for support of Van Buren Sewer installation project costs - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (Public Works) (Ward 4) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2530 56City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions Video Video
23-2531 57Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports Video Video