MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community

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 and Redevelopment Agency.

Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 21553, 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.

SPEAKER CARDS--If you wish to address the City Council please complete and submit a speaker card to the City Clerk before the scheduled meeting time. Speaker cards can be found at the east entrance to the City Council Chamber and City Hall lobby. Speaker cards will be accepted until the agenda item is called. In accordance with the Public Records Act, any information you provide on this form is available to the public.

3 P.M.--CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

PUBLIC HEARINGS/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS --Audience participation is encouraged.

1. Case P08-0844 - City of Riverside - A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, making its findings and determinations in the matter of Resolution of Intention No. 21770; and making its order vacating an approximately five-foot-wide by 100-foot-long pedestrian walkway connecting
Antioch Avenue to Nichols Park, in Riverside, California - Waive further reading (Ward 3)

2. Cases P08-0125 and P07-0790 - Alvord Unified School District - Planning Commission recommends amending General Plan land use designation of two contiguous parcels totaling approximately 2.14 acres from SRR-Semi-Rural Residential to PF-Public Facilities/Institutional and rezone from R-3-1500-Multiple-Family Residential Zone to PF-Public Facilities Zone - 5372-5392 and
5360 Tyler Street - Introduce an Ordinance 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 land from Zone R-3-1500 to Zone PF - A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, amending the Land Use Element of the Riverside General Plan as to approximately 2.14 acres of land located at 5372-5392 and 5360 Tyler Street, and situated on the southwesterly corner of Keller Avenue and Tyler Street - Waive further reading (Ward 7)

3. Cases P08-0215 and P08-0216 - City of Riverside - Appeal - Chu Diing Jeffrey Tung, Tai Lee Daly Chin, Tobin Zhou, and Chuck Lane - Planning Commission approval to amend General Plan land use designation of 54 parcels totaling approximately 21.4 acres developed with single- and multiple-family residences and two vacant parcels from HDR-High Density Residential to MDR-Medium Density Residential and rezone from R-3-1500-Multiple-Family Residential Zone to R-1-7000-AP-D-Single-Family Residential Airport Protection Zone D Overlay - Introduce an Ordinance 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 land from Zone R-3-1500 to Zone R-1-7000-AP-D - A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, amending the Land Use Element of the Riverside General Plan as to approximately 21.4 acres of land located at 10035 and 10266 Gould Street and 6010-6082 Crest Street, situated on the northerly and southerly sides of Gould Street between Tyler and Crest Streets and on the westerly side of Crest Street between Gould Street and Cypress Avenue - Waive further reading - Appellants request continuance to February 24, 2009 (Ward 7)

4. Case P08-0872 - Jay and Kristi Paasch - Appeal - Ed Barth - Zoning Administrator approval to construct approximately 3,200-square-foot detached accessory building and legalize existing 224-square-foot detached accessory building closer to front lot line than rear-most wall of dwelling, exceeding maximum 20-foot height limit by one foot six inches, and allowing second driveway on approximately 4.75 acres - 1630 Monroe Street (Ward 5)

5. Biennial review of compensation including salary and fringe benefits of Mayor and Members of the City Council as required by City Charter - Proposal to maintain current salary levels - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, maintaining the current level of compensation of the Mayor and providing certain Fringe Benefits, and rescinding Ordinance No. 6932 in its entirety - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, maintaining the current level of compensation for members of the City Council and providing certain Fringe Benefits, and rescinding Ordinance No. 6931 in its entirety (All Wards)

6. Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding any items on closed sessions, Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar, or other matters within the jurisdiction of the Redevelopment Agency - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes and you will be asked to state your name and city of residence.

AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR--All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Agency and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Redevelopment Agency votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Redevelopment Agency or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.

Removed consent items will be discussed immediately after adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.

7. Joint item with City Council - Revised Private Building Mural Approach and transfer $40,000 from Unprogrammed 2007 Taxable Bond Proceeds for one-year Downtown Private Building Mural Demonstration Program (Ward 1)
MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

8. Status reports for regional organizations

9. Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by Mayor and 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.

10. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Alfred Thompson v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim Nos. AHM 0079338; RIV 0047901; AHM 0075925; AHM 0075926; POM 0281586; and POM 0288849

11. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Ricky L. Scoggins, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 433300

12. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Columbia Avenue Partnership, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 483542

13. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Stronghold Engineering, Inc. v. City of Riverside, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 514039

14. City Council - 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, 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

6:30 P.M.--CITY COUNCIL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

14a. Mayor Loveridge to call upon U.S. Marine Corp Gunny Sgt. Steven Santana to express thanks for the City’s support of the 2008 Toys for Tots campaign

DISCUSSION CALENDAR--This portion of the City Council's Agenda is for all matters where staff and public participation is anticipated. Audience participation is encouraged.

PLEASE NOTE--Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.

15. Historic Preservation Program existing and proposed historic districts and outreach efforts (All Wards)

16. Riverside Renaissance - Award Bid 6702 to International Pavement Solutions, Inc., San Bernardino, for $243,420 plus 15 percent contingency from Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department budget for Mount Rubidoux Road Repair Project (Ward 1)

17. Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding any items on City Council Consent Calendar, joint Consent items with the Redevelopment Agency, or matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes, and you will be asked to state your name and city of residence.

CONSENT CALENDAR--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.

Removed consent items will be discussed immediately after adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.

City Clerk

18. Minutes of January 20, 2009

City Council

18a. Councilmember Gardner request substitution for Councilmember Mac Arthur on Utility Services/Land Use/Energy Development Committee for discussion of Case P06-1237 regarding appeal of Cultural Heritage Board approval of Archeological Treatment Plan for approximately 65,281-square-foot, three-story medical office building with related parking on approximately 4.2 acres - 4577 and 4489 Brockton Avenue (Ward 1)

19. Announcement of committee meeting

a. Utility Services/Land Use/Energy Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2009, Seventh Floor Conference Room

City Manager

20. Monthly investment summary and financial reports - December 31, 2008 (All Wards)

Development

20a. Amendment to Settlement Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc., to extend vacation date from January 31, 2009, to no later than June 30, 2009 - 3911 University Avenue (Ward 1)

Fire

21. County of Riverside Community Health Agency Department of Environmental Health grant for $11,690 to implement and administer Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Program - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

Mayor

22. Mayor’s Nominating and Screening Committee recommends direction on mid-year appointment terms, seat designations, interviews, and appointments for March 1, 2009, board and commission vacancies (All Wards)

23. Mayor Loveridge recommends review of Husing Report and Riverside Red Team stimulus measures to improve local economy - Schedule workshop for February 10, 2009 (All Wards)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

24. Award Bid 6705 to CSC Industries, Inc., dba GSI, Temecula, for $54,995 from Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department budget to install decomposed granite walking trail and workout stations at Rutland Park - 7000 Rutland Avenue (Ward 7)

24a. Riverside Renaissance - Bid 6680 - Accept withdrawal of bid from Mega Way Enterprises, Inc., and reject remaining bids and rebid for Mountain View Park Playground Improvements - 6241 Wiehe Avenue (Ward 3)

Police

25. Sole source exception - Purchase order with Dooley Enterprises for $97,136.63 from Police Asset Forfeiture Account to purchase Winchester ammunition for duty and training purposes (All Wards)

Public Works

26. Establish 25 mile-per-hour speed limit on Mission Inn Avenue from Market to Lime Streets - Adopt an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California amending Section 10.76.010 of the Riverside Municipal Code designating the prima facie speed limits for streets and portions thereof in accordance with the provisions of Sections 10.20.020 and 10.20.030 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 1-20-09, Ward 1)

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

27. Legislative report

a. League of California Cities Priority Focus dated January 16, 2009

b. State Budget update

28. Items for future City Council consideration as requested by Mayor or Members of the City Council - City Manager Reports