Mayor  
City of Riverside  
Patricia Lock Dawson  
Councilmembers:  
City Council  
Erin Edwards  
Clarissa Cervantes  
Ronaldo Fierro  
Chuck Conder  
Gaby Plascencia  
Jim Perry  
Agenda - Revised  
Steve Hemenway  
Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2023  
Publication Date: Friday, January 20, 2023  
3:00 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
View Virtual Meeting at  
Originally Published: January 12, 2023  
MISSION STATEMENT  
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to  
ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.  
The City Council will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting.  
Face coverings are strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status.  
To participate virtually, two options are available:  
TO PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE:  
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TO PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM:  
SPANISH TRANSLATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NO. 16 REGARDING  
RESHAPE RIVERSIDE REDISTRICTING PROCESS.  
*TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL EN PERSONA Y POR TELEFONO  
PARA PUNTO NUMERO 16 SOBRE  
EL TEMA DE LA ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PROCESO DE REDISTRIBUCIÓN DE  
DISTRITOS DE RIVERSIDE.  
Llame al: (951) 826-8686  
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS  
WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NOS. 16 AND 26 IN PERSON ONLY  
cable channels, or City social media live feeds 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 via the eComment feature at  
are limited to 3 minutes. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov.  
Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23618, 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 hearing impaired. 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  
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  
INVOCATION - Councilmember Edwards  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
1
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 (669) 900-6833 and enter  
Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak.  
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ready to speak.  
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prompt you to "unmute" and speak.  
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS  
2
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:  
Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee at  
3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual  
Meeting  
Joint  
Special  
Meeting  
with  
Inclusiveness,  
Community  
Engagement,  
and  
Governmental Processes Committee and Board of Ethics Ad Hoc Committee at 5  
p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Art Pick Council Chamber/Virtual Meeting  
COMMUNICATIONS  
3
Intergovernmental relations and legislative update (City Manager) (All Wards)  
(5-minute presentation)  
4
5
6
Homeless solutions update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)  
Sustainability update (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)  
Pertinent health, safety, and security updates (City Manager) (All Wards) (5-minute  
presentation)  
7
8
Legal update (City Attorney) (All Wards) (5-minute presentation)  
Declaration of conflicts of interest on any agenda items (City Council)  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
9
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fourth Quarter Financial update - Citywide carryover of  
unexpended funds of approximately $3.3 million in General Fund and $39.3 million  
other City funds to Fiscal Year 2022-23 - Five affirmative votes required (Finance)  
(All Wards) (15-minute presentation)  
Attachments:  
10  
Mayor Pro Tem Cervantes recommends biennial review of compensation including  
salary and fringe benefits of Mayor and Members of City Council pursuant to  
Section 403 of Riverside City Charter (City Council) (All Wards) (5-minute  
presentation)  
Attachments:  
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.  
10a  
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice  
from legal counsel concerning Chenita Johnson v City of Riverside, et al., Riverside  
Superior Court Case No. RIC 1905290  
Attachments:  
10b  
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice  
from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v Shell Oil Company, et al., San  
Francisco County Superior Court Case No. CGC-20-588295  
Attachments:  
11  
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1) to confer with and/or receive from  
legal counsel concerning William Shoemaker v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No.  
(s): 170166  
Attachments:  
12  
Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(2) to confer with and/or receive advice  
from legal counsel concerning anticipated litigation - two cases  
Attachments:  
13  
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  
- two cases  
Attachments:  
14  
Pursuant to Government Code §54957(a) for consultation with Chief of Police Larry  
Gonzalez and Chief Information Officer George Khalil regarding threat to public  
services or facilities  
Attachments:  
15  
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:  
6:15 P.M.  
PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS  
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.  
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NOS.  
16 AND 26 IN PERSON ONLY  
*SPANISH TRANSLATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NO. 16 REGARDING  
RESHAPE RIVERSIDE REDISTRICTING PROCESS  
For Spanish translation on Item No. 16, call (951) 826-8686 and follow the instructions to  
comment.  
La participación individual de la audiencia está limitada a 3 minutos.  
*SE PROPORCIONARÁ TRADUCCIÓN EN ESPAÑOL PARA PUNTO NO. 16 CON  
RESPECTO  
A
LA ACTUALIZACIÓN DEL PROCESO DE REDISTRIBUCIÓN DE  
DISTRITOS DE RIVERSIDE:  
Por teléfono, llame al (951) 826-8686, presione el numero 2, y sigua las instrucciones  
para comentar en español. Presione *9 para colocarse en la linea para hablar cuando se  
llame el punto 4 de la agenda. Se le pedirá que deje de silenciarse presionando *6 para  
hablar cuando sea su turno.  
16  
Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee  
recommends presentation on RESHAPE Riverside Redistricting process update (All  
Wards)  
Comité de Inclusión, Participación Comunitaria  
recomienda la presentación  
y
Procesos Gubernamentales  
del proceso de redistribución de distritos de la ciudad de Riverside (RESHAPE  
Riverside)  
Attachments:  
7 P.M.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
17  
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 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.  
Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will  
prompt you to "unmute" and speak.  
CONSENT CALENDAR - Item # 19-25  
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.  
18  
Announcement of Measure Z Funded Item No. 20  
Attachments:  
City Clerk  
19  
Minutes of January 10, 2023  
Attachments:  
City Manager  
20  
MEASURE Z - Request for Proposal 2208 - Agreement with Power Security Group,  
Inc., for $176,121.84 from Measure Z Professional Services Account for unarmed  
security guard services at City-owned properties on Hulen Place with term through  
November 30, 2023 (Ward 1)  
Attachments:  
21  
City of Riverside Biennial Legislative Platform for 2023-2024 and direction on City's  
legislative advocacy teams for legislative and funding priorities (All Wards)  
Attachments:  
Finance  
22  
Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fourth Quarter cash, investments, and debt reports (All Wards)  
Attachments:  
Innovation and Technology  
23  
Increase Purchase Order 232701 with Computronix Corporation by $38,430 with 10  
percent change order authority for total not-to-exceed $203,873 from Technical Fee  
Surcharge Fund Balance Account with appropriation of $56,964 to Community  
Development Building and Safety, Grants and Restricted Programs Account for  
additional Posse User licenses for City's permit tracking system - Five affirmative  
votes required (All Wards)  
Attachments:  
Public Utilities  
24  
CONTINUED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2022 - Adopt an Ordinance of the City of  
Riverside, California, adopting Chapter 14.23 of the Riverside Municipal Code to  
prohibit and enforce water theft and unauthorized water use - Waive further reading  
(Intro. on 10-4-22, All Wards)  
Attachments:  
Public Works  
25  
Adopt of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section  
10.56.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code to establish axle restrictions prohibiting  
use by commercial vehicles exceeding three axles on La Sierra Avenue from  
southerly City limits to State Route 91 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 1-10-23,  
Wards 5 and 6)  
Attachments:  
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.  
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ITEM NO.  
26 IN PERSON ONLY  
26  
Inclusiveness, Community Engagement  
&
Governmental Processes Committee  
recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California,  
establishing a Commission of the Deaf by amending Title 2 and adding Chapter  
2.100 of the Riverside Municipal Code to advise City Council on matters affecting  
members of the deaf community (City Manager) (All Wards) (15-minute  
presentation)  
Attachments:  
COMMUNICATIONS  
27  
28  
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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Tuesday, February 7, 2023  
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