Mayor

City of Riverside

City Council

Patricia Lock Dawson

Councilmembers:

Philip Falcone

Clarissa Cervantes

Steven Robillard

Chuck Conder

Sean H. Mill

Agenda en Espanol

Agenda

Jim Perry

Steve Hemenway

Meeting Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024

1:00 PM

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber

3900 Main Street, Riverside

Live Webcast at:

Publication Date: Thursday, November 21, 2024

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.

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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

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Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or

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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.

1 P.M.

MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

PUBLIC COMMENT

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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

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MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

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:

Land Use Committee at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, December 9, 2024, Art Pick Council

Chamber

COMMUNICATIONS

City Manager Update (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)

Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)

PRESENTATION

Fire Department overview and employee recognition (All Wards) (10-minute

presentation)

Attachments:

Report

Presentation

DISCUSSION CALENDAR - Item #6-8

Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

1969 Judgment and Riverside's Water Rights overview (City Attorney and Public

Utilities) (All Wards) (15-minute presentation)

Attachments:

Report

1969 Judgment

Presentation

City of Riverside Biennial Legislative Platform for 2025-2026 and direction on City's

legislative advocacy teams for legislative and funding priorities (City Manager) (All

Wards) (10-minute presentation)

Attachments:

Report

2025-26 Draft Legislative Platform

Presentation

Innovation and Technology Department’s initiatives to create a Smart City and

Navigate the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution in Municipal Government (All

Wards) (10-minute presentation)

Attachments:

Report

Policy

Presentation

CLOSED SESSIONS - Item #9-17

Time listed is approximate.

The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed

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 v. Pepe's Inc.

Riverside County Superior Court Case No. CVRI2205025

Attachments:

Report

Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Charles M.

Futrell, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or

lease of real property, generally described as 2681 Dexter Dr., Riverside, CA.,

92501, Assessor’s parcel number: may include portions of 207060005, 207070006,

207070007, 207110010, and 207090011, by Topgolf International and/or assigns;

Matt Smith, Negotiator

Attachments:

Report

Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)/54956.9(e)(3) to confer with and/or

receive advice from legal counsel concerning Phaedra Norton v City of Riverside,

Claim No.: 24-09-28

Attachments:

Report

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

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

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

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.

PUBLIC COMMENT

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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

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CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 19-32

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 Attorney

Approve legal budget with law firm of Thompson Coburn for not-to-exceed $600,000

from Electric Fund PU Elec Power Supply Operation-Outside Legal Services

Account to initiate petition with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding

City’s Transmission Revenue Requirement - Supplemental appropriation - Five

affirmative votes required (All Wards)

Attachments:

Report

City Clerk

A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the

Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Riverside for City Employees and Officials in

its entirety and by repealing Resolution No. 23931 which amendment is to be

effective upon adoption - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside,

California, amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the City of Riverside as

Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside for

agency officials and employees in its entirety by repealing Resolution No. 23932

which amendment is to be effective upon adoption - A Resolution of the City Council

of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the Conflict of Interest Code of the City

of Riverside as Housing Authority of the City of Riverside for agency officials and

employees which is to be effective upon adoption - A Resolution of the City Council

of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Conflict of Interest Code of the

City of Riverside for City Boards and Commissions members in its entirety by

repealing Resolution No. 23933, which amendment is to be effective upon adoption -

Waive further readings (All Wards)

Attachments:

Report

Resolution - City Employees and Officials

Resolution - Board and Comissions

Resolution - Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency

Resolution - Housing Authority

Exhibit B - Disclosure Categories - Use for all COI Resolutions

Exhibit C - California Code of Regulations Section 18730 - Use this for all COI R

Minutes of November 19, 2024

Attachments:

Minutes

City Council

Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance

of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adding Chapter 9.29 to the

Riverside Municipal Code regarding unlawful possession of Catalytic Converters (All

Wards)

Attachments:

Report

Ordinance

Presentation

Community and Economic Development

Adopt an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California,

amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the

Riverside Municipal Code by rezoning approximately 0.75 acres of property located

at 4970 and 4990 Van Buren Boulevard, from R-1-7000 – Single Family Residential

to CR – Commercial Retail Zone - Waive further reading (Intro. on 11-19-24, Ward

Attachments:

Report

Ordinance

Fire

Software License Agreement with Firstwatch Solutions, Inc., Carlsbad, for $233,928

from Fire Department Operations, Software Purchase/Licensing Account for

replacement of end-of-life emergency response data analytic software (All Wards)

Attachments:

Report

Agreement

General Services

Award Bid 8129 to Fritts Ford, Riverside, for $202,127.46 from Central Garage

Fund Motor Pool Automotive Equipment Account for six 2024 Ford Bronco sport

utility vehicles for Public Works Engineering Division (All Wards)

Attachments:

Report

Bid Award Recommendation

Library

California State Library grant of $48,829 or actual amount of grant award with

matching in-kind contributions from Library Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 adult

and family literacy programs - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes

required (All Wards)

Attachments:

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

Lease Agreement with Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership

Development, Inc., for $2,430.48 revenue for 247 square feet of office space at

Cesar Chavez Community Center at Bobby Bonds Park through December 31,

2024 - 2060 University Avenue (Ward 2)

Attachments:

Report

Agreement

Addendum to Production Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., Rialto, for

$34,075.00 with 10 percent Consumer Price Index increase per year from General

Fund, Parks & Recreation, Recreation Services Account extending term to July 5,

2025 for Fourth of July pyrotechnic show at La Sierra Park (Ward 7)

Attachments:

Report

Amendment to Agreement

LA84 Foundation grant of $24,500 or actual award amount for Fiscal Year 2024-25

aquatic programs at various park locations - Five affirmative votes required (All

Wards)

Attachments:

Report

Grant Agreement

Public Works

CALSTART grant application under Clean Mobility Voucher Pilot Program for

additional funding up to $300,000 for Riverside Clean Air Carshare (RCAC) Pilot

Program, a network of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with free usage for qualifying

low-income residents, in partnership with StratosShare and University of California

Riverside’s Center for Environmental Research and Technology (All Wards)

Attachments:

Report

Project Location Map

Award Bid 8120 to Sol Construction, Inc., Riverside, for $644,477 from Measure A

Fund, BNSF/UP QZ-Panorama/Cridge Project Account for construction of Cridge

Street At-Grade Rail Quiet Zone Street Improvements Project (Wards 2 and 3)

Attachments:

Report

Location Map

Bid Award Recommendation

Final Parcel Map 38174 - Jerardo Reyes and Ryan Williams - Subdivide one parcel

into three developable parcels and Lettered (Open Space) Lot, with existing

single-family residence in R-1-1/2 Acre Single Family Residential Zone

Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the

Final Map of Parcel Map No. 38174 - Waive further reading - Agreement and

sureties for installation and faithful performance of improvements and labor and

material bonds - South side of Alpine Meadows Lane East of Harbart and West of

Kingdom Drives - 841 Alpine Meadows Lane (Ward 4)

Attachments:

Report

Map

Resolution

Substantial Conformance Conditions of Approval

Bonds

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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.

Code of Ethics and Conduct Annual Review - Governmental Processes Committee

recommends revisions to Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 - Code of Ethics

and Conduct (City Council) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)

Attachments:

Report

RMC 2.78 Redlined

Presentation

Case PR-2022-001359 - Appeal and Overrule of Findings by Riverside County

Airport Land Use Commission General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan

Amendment, Rezone, Tentative Parcel Map, Design Review, and Certify Final

Environmental Impact Report for a proposal by Michelle Rubin of Regional

Properties, Inc., for multi-family residential development consisting of 347 units on

9.92 acres - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California,

making specific findings to Overrule Riverside County Airport Land Use

Commission’s finding of inconsistency with the Riverside County Airport Land Use

Compatibility Plan regarding the Anton Mission Grove Apartments Project, located at

375 Alessandro Boulevard, generally situated on the Northwest corner of Mission

Grove Parkway and Mission Village Drive, South of Alessandro Boulevard,

Riverside, California Assessor’s Parcel Number 276-110-018 - A Resolution of the

City Council of the City of Riverside, California, Certifying the Final Environmental

Impact Report for the Mission Grove Apartments Project, making certain findings of

fact related thereto, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and

Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, all pursuant to the

California Environmental Quality Act - 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 9.92 acres of property located at 375 Alessandro

Boulevard, from C - Commercial to MU-U - Mixed Use-Urban - A Resolution of the

City Council of City of Riverside, California, amending the Mission Grove Specific

Plan to establish a Mixed-Use Urban Category for 375 Alessandro Boulevard and

Minor Text Modifications - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance of the

City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Zoning Map of the

City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by

rezoning approximately 9.92 acres of property located at 375 Alessandro Boulevard,

from CR-SP - Commercial Retail and Specific Plan (Mission Grove) Overlay Zones

to MU-U-SP - Mixed-Use - Urban and Specific Plan (Mission Grove) Overlay Zones

- Find that no feasible alternatives to Project have been proposed that will avoid or

substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as set forth in the Final

Environmental Impact Report - Reject all late comments as untimely - Uphold

applicant’s appeal of the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission decision -

375 Alessandro Boulevard (former K-Mart retail store) Five affirmative votes

required

(Community

and

Economic

Development)

(Ward

(15-minute

presentation)

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