Mayor

City of Riverside

City Council

Patricia Lock Dawson

Councilmembers:

Erin Edwards

Clarissa Cervantes

Ronaldo Fierro

Chuck Conder

Gaby Plascencia

Jim Perry

Agenda en Español

Agenda

Steve Hemenway

Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Publication Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024

3:00 PM

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber

3900 Main Street, Riverside

Live Webcast at:

www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or

www.WatchRiverside.com

MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to

ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.

Face coverings are strongly recommended.

Spanish translation will be available.

To participate virtually, two options are available:

VIA TELEPHONE:

Call (951) 826-8686, and follow the prompts to access your language of preference.

Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak.

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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 by email comments to

City_Clerk@riversideca.gov.

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 respectful workplace that requires

all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and

inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that

provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public

they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community

feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion

associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that

all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional,

and respectful public environment.

The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment,

discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance

policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new

harassment and discrimination laws.

LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the deaf and hard of hearing. 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 requiring a modification or accommodation in order to participate in

this meeting may contact the City's ADA Coordinator at 951-826-5427 at least 72 hours

before the meeting, if possible. TTY users call 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay

services (TRS).

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.

3 P.M.

MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

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.

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.

COMMUNICATIONS

Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards)

(5-minute presentation)

Homeless solutions update (Housing and Human Services) (All Wards) (5-minute

presentation)

Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)

Legal Update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)

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

CLOSED SESSIONS

Time listed is approximate.

The City Council may adjourn to the below listed Closed

Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting.

Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice

from legal counsel concerning Eric H. Saldivar v. Police Officers Evan Wright, Abel

Soria, et al., United States Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02081-CAS-PD

Attachments:

Report

Pursuant 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

County Superior Court Case No. RIC 1906046

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 Garage 1 and Garage 2 located on Orange Street between Mission Inn

Avenue and 9th Street in Riverside, California, bearing Assessor’s Parcel Numbers

213-271-012, 213-301-006 and -015, by Orange Street Living, LLC; Richard Hamm,

Negotiator

Attachments:

Report

Pursuant 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

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 §54957.6 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 Hemenway

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

To comment on the Consent Calendar and 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.

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 meetings:

Finance Committee at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Art Pick

Council Chamber

Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, February 21,

2024, Art Pick Council Chamber

PRESENTATION

Mayor Lock Dawson to recognize February 2024 as Black History Month (5-minute

presentation)

CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 17-23

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

Annual Board and Commission appointments, reappointments, and redesignation

effective March 1, 2024 (All Wards)

Attachments:

Report

File resignations of Jonathan Raya from Community Police Review Commission

Ward 5 seat and Charlotte Straight from Commission on Aging Citywide seat (All

Wards)

Attachments:

Report

City Council

Mayor Pro Tem Hemenway recommends cancellation of March 5, 2024, regular

City Council meeting, due to Election day on same date (All Wards)

Attachments:

Report

Community and Economic Development

First Amendment to Agreements with Michael Baker International, Inc., for annual

amount of $75,000 through November 30, 2024, Baker Tilly US, LLP., for annual

amount of $75,000 through December 1, 2024, Tierra West Advisors, Inc., for

two-year contact amount of $130,000 through January 31, 2025, and Kimley-Horn

and Associates, Inc., for annual amount of $250,000 through June 30, 2024, for

revised contract amount of $530,000 from Community and Economic Development

Department Budget for temporary consultant service needs of the Economic

Development Division (All Wards)

Attachments:

Report

Agreement - Michael Baker International, Inc.

Agreement - Baker Tilly US, LLP

Agreement - Tierra West Advisors, Inc.

Agreement - Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

Grant of Easement with Southern California Edison on City-owned property for high

voltage electrical services to power vehicle charging stations - 1388 South E. Street,

San Bernardino (All Wards)

Attachments:

Fire

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

authorized agents of the City of Riverside for filing applications and requesting

release of funds for Federal Assistance from the California Office of Emergency

Services (CalOES) and/or State Financial Assistance under the California Disaster

Assistance Act for three years for federal and state financial assistance for disaster

recovery - Authorize designated agents to apply for Discover Recovery Public

Assistance - Supplemental appropriation - Five affirmative votes required (All

Wards)

Attachments:

Report

Resolution

Designation of Agents

Application

Assurances

Museum

Request for Proposals 2284 - Agreement with Riggs Ward Design, Long Beach, for

$379,500, with 10 percent change order authority, for total amount not-to-exceed

$417,450 from Capital Outlay Fund, Museum Expansion and Rehab Account for

exhibition design and interpretive planning services at main museum through

December 31, 2026 - 3580 Mission Inn Avenue (Ward 1)

Attachments:

Report

RFP Award Recommendation

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.

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

submission of application and acceptance of grant award in the amount of

$3,178,500 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the California

Office of Emergency Services for the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Area Security

Initiative (UASI) Grant Program and authorizing the execution of the necessary

documents by the City Manager, or his Designee.; and amending the Budget for

Fiscal Year 2023-2024, accordingly

Waive further reading

Supplemental

appropriation

presentation)

Five affirmative votes required (Fire) (All Wards) (10-minute

Attachments:

Report

Resolution

Homeland Security Grant Program Subaward Documents

Presentation

Councilmember Cervantes recommends a Resolution of the City Council of the City

of Riverside, California, calling for a bilateral ceasefire and immediate peaceful

resolution to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis impacting Gaza and Israel

- Waive further reading (All Wards) (10-minute presentation)

Attachments:

Report

Resolution

COMMUNICATIONS

City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions

Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of

the City Council - City Manager/City Attorney reports

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The City Council meeting for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, is cancelled due to the

holiday.

The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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 or

www.WatchRiverside.com

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