Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 9/19/2023 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: September 7, 2023
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23-2539 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. Video Video
23-2540 2Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2541 3Homeless solutions update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Not available
23-2542 4Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Not available
23-2543 5Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation) Not available
23-2544 6Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council) Video Video
23-2810 7Beautify Riverside annual update (Mayor) (5-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2690 8Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapters 5.04 and 16.04 of the Riverside Municipal Code relating to license requirements of contractors and subcontractors (City Council) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2918 9Economic 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 (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2759 10Case PR-2022-001429 - Louzeau Drury on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) - Appeal - Determine project is consistent with Final Environmental Impact Report for 2021-2029 Housing Element Update/Housing Implementation Plan certified in October 2021 (SCH No. 2021040089) subject to compliance with approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program - Staff recommends denial of appeal by Louzeau Drury, on behalf of Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER), and uphold Planning Commission approval of proposal by Matthew Keenen of CGI+¦Real Estate Investments for Site Plan Review of project plans for mixed-use development consisting of 257 dwelling units and 4,918 square feet of commercial space - 1575 University Avenue (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 2) (10-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2877 11Mobile Home Parks Rent Stabilization annual review (City Manager/Housing Authority) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2884 12Approve Financing Team with PFM Financial Advisors, LLC as Municipal Advisor, Omnicap Group LLC as Financial Advisor, Stradling, Yocca, Carlson and Rauth as bond and disclosure counsel, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC., as Senior Managing Underwriter, Barclays Capital Inc. as Co-Senior Managing Underwriter, and Siebert Williams Shank and Company, L.L.C. and Samuel A. Ramirez and Company., Inc. as Co-Managing Underwriters - Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the issuance of Refunding Electric Revenue Bonds of the City in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $165,000,000 and providing the terms and conditions of such bonds - Waive further reading (Finance) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2966 13Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Buckley v. Wisniewski, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. CVRI2303618 Not available
23-2823 14Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from legal counsel concerning La Vaun Johns v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.(s): 220073/ADJ16165931 Not available
23-3012 14aPursuant 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 Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906046 Not available
23-2710 15Pursuant 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
23-2707 16Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - one case Not available
23-2708 17Pursuant 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
23-2709 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 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
23-2962 19Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Attorney Not available
23-2963 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 Attorney Not available
23-1979 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
23-2538 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: Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m., on Monday, September 25, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber Video Video
23-2809 23Mayor Lock Dawson to present Proclamation to Professor Scott Hernandez, Latino Network President, Nancy Melendez, Spanish Town Heritage Foundation President, and Professor Alex Cortez, UCR Chicano Latino Alumni Association, recognizing September as Hispanic Heritage Month (5-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2959 24Outside counsel expenditures for April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 (All Wards) Not available
23-2548 25Minutes of September 5, 2023 Not available
23-2753 26Mobility and Infrastructure Committee recommends an introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish axle restrictions on Trautwein Road from Alessandro Boulevard to Van Buren Boulevard (Ward 4) Not available
23-2894 27Second Amendment to Agreement with Economic Planning Systems, Inc. for $40,120 with total budget of $120,420 from Development Grants Fund, SB2 Planning Grant Accounts for one additional year and scope and budget amendments to complete tasks related to development of Inclusionary Housing Program (All Wards) Not available
23-2561 28Purchase, Sale and Development Agreement with Van Buren Magnolia, LLC., for $170,000 less title, escrow and miscellaneous related costs for not-to-exceed $10,000 for approximately 48,352 square feet of vacant City-owned land at southeast corner of Van Buren Boulevard and Magnolia Avenue, bearing Assessor Parcel Numbers 233-022-059 and 233-022-076 (Ward 5) Not available
23-2686 29Arlington Business Partnership Annual Report - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, declaring its intention to levy an Annual Assessment in the Arlington Business Improvement District for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024, generally describing the improvements and activities to be undertaken, and fixing the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the levy of the proposed Assessment pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Street and Highways Code - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for October 3, 2023, at 3 p.m. (Wards 5 and 6) Not available
23-2751 30Reimbursement of $80,000 from California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee for fire training - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2768 31Purchase one compressed natural gas Vactor truck from Haaker Equipment Company, La Verne, for $736,634.44 from National Pollution Discharge Elimination Ssystem Storm Drain Fund for Public Works Engineering Division - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2706 32Sixth Amended Aviation Program Agreement with City of Corona for $120,000 for as-needed emergency air support services through June 30, 2024 - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All Wards) Not available
23-2785 33Request for Proposal 2263 - Agreement with Enthalpy Analytical LLC., San Diego, for $47,600 annually for total amount of $142,800 from Public Works Department Budget for toxicity testing of wastewater and other ambient waters at Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant through June 30, 2026 (All Wards) Not available
23-2749 34Award Bid 8030 to Vulcan Materials Company, Corona, for combined annual amount of $606,707.50 from General Fund, Street Maintenance, Construction Maintenance Materials expenditure Account for annual street maintenance construction materials through June 30, 2024, with four one-year renewal options - Increase Purchase Order 241198 with Vulcan Materials Company, Corona, by $557,707.50 for total amount of $606,707.50 (All Wards) Not available
23-2857 35Award Bid 8029 to All American Asphalt, Corona, for $767,426 from Parking Fund, Temporary Parking Lot Project Accounts for design engineering, construction, contingencies, and contract administration for City parking lot - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, creating a Roster of Municipal Parking Facilities and Ground Leases for parking adding new Lot 52; and repealing Resolution No. 23735 - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required - 3460 Orange Street (Ward 1) Not available
23-2893 36A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023/24 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 - Waive further reading (Wards 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7) Not available
23-2756 37A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California: (1) recording receipt of written protests to proposed Fiscal Year 2023/24 - 2027/28 Rate increase for residential solid waste collection services; (2) approving the Fiscal Year 2023/24 - 2027/28 rate increase for residential solid waste collection services, effective November 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 - Waive further reading (Public Works) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2775 38A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, (1) approving and establishing the FY 2023/24 - 2027/28 Electric Rates by amending Electric Rate Schedules A, D, D-TOU, EV, lS-1, lS-2, OL, PA, PW-1, S, TC and TOU; creating new electric rate schedule SMEVC; to be effective January 1, 2024 and upon Council approval; (2) making related findings of fact - Waive further reading - Increase Sharing Households Assist Riverside Energy Program from $16 per month to $20 per month for qualifying customers (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2777 39A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, (1) approving and establishing the FY 2023/24 - 2027/28 Water Rates by amending Water Rate Schedules WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-4, WA-6, WA-7, WA-10, WA-11, and WA-12; to be effective October 1, 2023 and upon Council approval; (2) making related findings of fact - Waive further reading (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Video Video
23-2806 37Una Resolución del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Riverside, California: (1) registrar el recibo de las protestas por escrito al aumento de tarifas propuesto para los años fiscales 2023/24 - 2027/28 para los servicios de recolección de desechos sólidos residenciales; (2) aprobar el aumento de tarifas para los años fiscales 2023/24 - 2027/28 para los servicios de recolección de desechos sólidos residenciales, a partir del 1 de noviembre de 2023 hasta el 30 de junio de 2028 - Renuncia la lectura adicional (Public Works) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Not available
23-2807 38Una Resolución del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Riverside, California, (1) que aprueba y establece las Tarifas eléctricas para los años fiscales 2023/24 - 2027/28 mediante la modificación de los Anexos de tarifas eléctricas A, D, D-TOU, EV, lS-1, lS-2 , OL, PA, PW-1, S, TC y TOU; creación de nuevo cuadro tarifario eléctrico SMEVC; a partir del 1 de enero de 2024 y previa aprobación del Consejo; (2) hacer determinaciones de hecho relacionadas - Renunciar la lectura adicional - Aumentar el programa de Compartiendo Hogares Ayuda la Energia de Riverside (SHARE) de $16 por mes a $20 por mes para clientes calificados (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Not available
23-2808 39Una Resolución del Concejo Municipal de la Ciudad de Riverside, California, (1) que aprueba y establece las Tarifas de agua para los años fiscales 2023/24 - 2027/28 mediante la modificación de los Programas de tarifas de agua WA-1A, WA-1B, WA-2, WA-4, WA -6, WA-7, WA-10, WA-11 y WA-12; a partir del 1 de octubre de 2023 y previa aprobación del Consejo; (2) hacer determinaciones de hecho relacionadas - Renunciar la lectura adicional (Public Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation) Not available
23-2546 40City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions Not available
23-2547 41Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports Not available