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.

6:30 P.M.

MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

1. Mayor Loveridge to present a Proclamation to Human Resources Director Rhonda Strout recognizing National Volunteer Week

2. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Assistance League of Riverside President Pat Wills to update on their service to the community

3. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Riverside Unified School District Superintendent Rick Miller to introduce Emerson Elementary School’s Green Team

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

4. Cases P08-0701 and P08-0702 - Oscar Garcia of OMG Architects, Inc., on behalf of Leilani Alejandro - Planning Commission recommends design review of plot plans and building elevations to demolish a multi-family residential and two commercial buildings on .49 acre to facilitate remodel and reuse for office purposes and rezoning from R-1-7000-Single-Family Residential Zone to O-Office Zone - 4393 Tyler Street (Ward 6)

5. Cases P08-0698, P09-0007, P08-0940, and P09-0057 - A. C. Nejedly - Planning Commission recommends rezoning approximately .45 acre developed with two single-family residences from R-1-7000-Single-Family Residential Zone to CG-Commercial General Zone and design review of 4,402-square-foot medical office building; and revised conditional use permit and design review of existing mini storage facility expansion on approximately 5 acres developed with single-family residence and mini storage facility - 7166, 7172, and 7200 Indiana Avenue (Ward 4)

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.

5a. Riverside Renaissance - Update on proposed Quiet Zones along Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific Railway Railroad corridors from Magnolia Avenue to Jane Street and Panorama Road to Cridge Street, respectively (Wards 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6)

6. Recognize A & A Plating, Bob’s Auto Service, Cardinal Health-Medical Products and Services, Pepsi Bottling Company, and Old Spaghetti Factory as Business Environmental Excellence Program award recipients (All Wards)

7. United States Department of Justice 2009 Justice Assistance Grant application for $928,874 for Evidence Technician, Police Detective, and Police Records Specialist I positions and replacement of four motorcycles and 15 marked patrol vehicles to reduce crime and improve public safety - Funds transfer - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

8. Issue 2009 Bond Anticipation Notes for not-to-exceed $31,000,000 to refund 2008 Bond Anticipation Notes for pension obligations with Public Employee’s Retirement System - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the issuance of City of Riverside Taxable Pension Obligation Refunding Bond Anticipation Notes 2009 Series A, approving the forms of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Third Supplemental Trust Agreement, Escrow Deposit and Trust Agreement, Official Statement, Note Purchase Agreement, and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, and authorizing other matters relating thereto - Waive further reading (All Wards)

9. Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding any items on City Council/Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar, closed sessions, or matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency - 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/Redevelopment 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 City Council/Redevelopment Agency votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council/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.

City Clerk

10. Accept resignation of Jack Stevens from Cultural Heritage Board (All Wards)

11. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority - Minutes of April 14, 2009

City Manager

12. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting a race-conscious Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program in accordance with United States Department of Transportation Regulations and repealing Resolution No. 19830 - Waive further reading (All Wards)

Development

13. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Agreements with various housing rehabilitation contractors for implementation of Neighborhood Stabilization and Targets of Opportunity Programs (All Wards)

Fire

14. Donate non-drivable 1988 Pierce Arrow Fire Engine to Riverside Community College Fire Technology Program for student training purposes (All Wards)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

15. Appropriate $509,000 from Local Park Fees to replace 2007 Certificates of Participation proceeds for property acquisition and legal fees for Arlington Heights Sports Complex (Ward 5)

Public Utilities

16. Install approximately 13 light emitting diode street lights for $52,000 from Electric Utility Public Benefit funds - Overlook Parkway from Muirfield Road to Orozco Drive (Ward 4)

Public Works

17. Final approval of Tract Map 31147-1 - Infinity Homes - Subdivide four lots for Phase 1 of approximately 28.5 vacant acres totaling 63 single-family residential lots - Nly. terminus of Buchanan Street - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the final map of Tract No. 31147-1 - Waive further reading (Ward 7)

18. This item was moved to Discussion Calendar

19. Riverside Renaissance - Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad to establish construction and maintenance responsibilities for Magnolia Avenue underpass (Wards 1 and 3)

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

20. Legislative reports

a. League of California Cities - City Advocate Weekly of April 10, 2009

b. State Budget update

21. Status report for regional organization

a. Councilmember Adams - Riverside County Transportation Commission

22. Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by Mayor and City Council

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

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.

23a. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Port of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 119161

23b. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(c) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning one case of anticipated litigation

24. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Hal Dennis v. City of Riverside, et al., USDC Case No. ED CV 08-1597-VAP (FMOx)

25. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct City’s Negotiator, Bradley J. Hudson, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of 3605-3633 Market Street and 3654 Fairmount Boulevard, APN’s 213-221-008, 009, and 003; by Prabhu and Prabha Dhalla, Trustees of the Dhalla Family Trust Dated June 21, 1983, 4D Limited Partnership, and Commercial Investment Limited Liability Company, Negotiators

26. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Petition of Rialto-Area Perchlorate Contamination; Perchlorate Contamination at a 160-Acre Site in the Rialto Area, State Water Resources Control Board/OCC File A-1824

27. 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

28. City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions