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REVISED

CITY COUNCIL
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009

 

ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL

3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE, CA 92522

CITY CLERK'S OFFICE 951-826-5557

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.

3 P.M.

MAYOR PRO TEMPORE CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

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

1. Case P09-0123 - Bechara Fayad on behalf of Mediterranean Palace Grill, Café and Lounge - Conditional use permit for entertainment and on-site alcohol sales within approximately 6,000-square-foot lease space at University Village shopping center - 1223 University Avenue (Ward 2)

2. Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding any items on closed sessions or other 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.

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.

3. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b)(1) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning one case of anticipated litigation

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

5. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. City of Long Beach, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS 120872

6. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. City of Colton, et al., San Bernardino Superior Court Case No. CIVSS 807 782

7. 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

8. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside v. Mark Johnson and Doreen Johnson, etc., et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC513720

9. 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 6202 Magnolia Avenue, APN 255-052-008; by The Hanigan Company; Tim Hanigan, Negotiator

10. 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.

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

11. Councilmember Bailey to present a Resolution to Justice John Gabbert in celebration of his 100th Birthday A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, recognizing and honoring the 100th birthday of Justice John G. Gabbert and dedicating the John G. Gabbert Judicial Plaza - Waive further reading (All Wards)

12. Mayor Pro Tempore Melendrez to call upon Service Provider of the Month Inland Agency Executive Director Becky Foreman to update on their service to the community

13. Mayor Pro Tempore Melendrez to present a certificate to the Inspiring Youth of the Month honoree the Arlington High School Envirothon

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

14. Case P08-0387 - City of Riverside - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting the Eastside Neighborhood Plan (Appendix D to the General Plan 2025), and amending the Land Use and Urban Design Element of the General Plan 2025 - Waive further reading (Ward 2)

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. 2008-09 Riverside Youth Council Annual Report (All Wards)

16. Mid-County Parkway (All Wards)

17. 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/Housing Authority Consent Calendar or matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes, and you will be asked to state your name and city of residence.

18. City Attorney report on Closed Session discussions

CONSENT CALENDAR--All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority 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/Housing Authority votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Housing Authority 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.

Airport

19. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, suspending the Consumer Price Index adjustments in all leases at the Riverside Municipal Airport for twelve months effective August 1, 2009 - Waive further reading (Ward 3)

City Clerk

20. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency and Housing Authority - Minutes of June 9, 2009

21. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on the 2nd day of June, 2009, in the City of Riverside to elect a member of the City Council from the Second, Fourth and Sixth Wards of said City; and declaring the results thereof and setting forth such other matters as are provided by law - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, ordering, calling, providing for and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Riverside on the 3rd day of November, 2009, for the purpose of electing the Mayor of said City of Riverside, and giving notice and ordering that said General Municipal Election is consolidated with all other elections being held in the same territory on the same date - Waive further readings - Require candidates to pay costs for Candidate’s Statement of Qualifications (All Wards)

City Manager

22. Second amendment to agreement with CJ Strategies for $82,504 from City Manager Intergovernmental Relations budget for Federal legislative advocacy services through June 30, 2010 (All Wards)

23. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 - United States Department of Energy grant of $2,850,600 to implement Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

24. Payment of not-to-exceed $19,448,950 from Sewer Fund available cash reserves to defease 1993 Sewer Refunding Revenue Bonds - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the defeasance of the City’s 1993 Sewer Refunding Revenue Bonds, an Escrow Deposit and Trust Agreement and the use of sewer funds in connection therewith - Waive further reading (All Wards)

Community Development

25. Case P09-0177 - Nathan Hubler on behalf of Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market - Conditional use permit for off-sale of general alcohol in conjunction with proposed approximately 14,000-square-foot grocery store - 3105-3175 Market Street (Ward 1)

26. Case P08-0627 - All Saints Episcopal Church - Conditional use permit to utilize historic residence as day care center for infants and legalize existing church, private school, and pre-school on approximately 3.02 acres developed with religious institution and related improvements - 3847-3919 Terracina Drive (Ward 1)

Development

27. Second amendment to settlement agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc., to extend lease on month-to-month basis - 3911 University Avenue (Ward 1)

28. Riverside Renaissance - Appropriate $2,000,000 from 2007 Certificates of Participation proceeds for Amendment No. 1 to Fox Performing Arts Center Operating Agreement with William Malone and increase change order authority with Bayley Construction to purchase and install fixtures, furniture, equipment, performance support equipment, management offices, marquee, and sound package (Ward 1)

29. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Agreement with National Community Renaissance of California for property management of 41 apartment units and expend up to $68,680 from Supportive Housing Program Account for two years of operating costs for four very-low income apartments - 1705, 1725, and 1733 Seventh Street (Ward 2)

Fire

30. 2009 Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue Grant of $1,011,910 for Urban Search and Rescue Task Force training, equipment, and administrative activities - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

Mayor

30a. Mayor Loveridge recommends a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, authorizing the City Attorney to cooperate with the League of California Cities, other cities, and counties in litigation challenging the Constitutionality of any seizure by State government of the City’s street maintenance funds - Waive further reading (All Wards)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

31. Riverside Renaissance - Appropriate $1,000,000 from Regional Park Fund to replace 2007 Certificates of Participation proceeds for Mount Rubidoux improvements (Ward 1)

Police

32. Transfer $179,710 from Police Asset Forfeiture Trust Account to purchase replacement tape backup system - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

33. Annual Purchase Order with Galls Incorporated for $127,000 from Police Department budget to purchase police uniforms through June 30, 2010 (All Wards)

34. State of California Department of Alcohol Beverage Control grant of $85,821 for comprehensive alcohol enforcement program - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s 2009/2010 grant award to increase enforcement activity in relation to Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) violations; and authorizing the execution of the necessary documents by the City Manager or his designee - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

Public Utilities

35. Purchase Emission Reduction Offset Credits for $433,945.50 from Riverside Energy Resources Center Account for operation of Riverside Energy Resource Center Units 3 and 4 - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

36. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21080 to transfer approximately 190 acres of vacant property at the Pellisier Ranch from the City of Riverside’s General Fund to the Public Utilities Water Utility in the amount of $9,258,818.19 - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

37. Issue Request for Proposals for construction of Riverside Energy Resource Center Units 3 and 4 (All Wards)

38. Memorandum of Understanding with City of Colton to resolve water related issues to maintain groundwater levels and protect Riverside Basin from contamination (All Wards)

Public Works

39. Riverside Renaissance - Agreements with Riverside County Transportation Commission and California Department of Highway Patrol for not-to-exceed $166,200 and $91,376, respectively, from Public Works Department budget for freeway service patrol, dispatch, and supervision for State Route 91/Van Buren Boulevard Interchange Improvement Project (Ward 5)

40. Riverside Renaissance - Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Increase change order authority for Bid 6521 with Elite Bobcat Services, Inc., to $3,570,218 and fourth amendment to agreement with Ian Davidson Landscape Architecture, Inc., for $34,796 from Riverside Renaissance Certificates of Participation proceeds and Merged Downtown/Airport Industrial Redevelopment Project Area Professional Services Account for unforeseen construction conditions, project contingencies, and final design enhancements to Main Street Mall Rehabilitation Project - Supplemental appropriation (Ward 1)

41. Modify street names and speed limit boundary information, speed limits from 45- to 40-miles-per-hour on southbound Day Street from Box Springs Road to Eucalyptus Avenue, 40- to 35-miles-per-hour on Golden Avenue from Schuyler to Magnolia Avenues and Brockton Avenue from Fourteenth Street to Dewey Avenue, combine two existing segments of Marlborough Avenue from Iowa Avenue to City limits and Iowa to Chicago Avenues, change ely. boundary from City limits to Northgate Street, and modify speed limits from 35- and 45-miles-per-hour to 40-miles-per-hour - 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 6-9-09, All Wards)

42. California Department of Conservation Division of Recycling funding of $77,078 for beverage container and litter cleanup activities - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

43. Agreement with Applied Filter Technology, Inc., for not-to-exceed $139,295.04 from Public Works Department budget for anaerobic digester gas pretreatment system maintenance for fuel cell at Water Quality Control Plant through June 30, 2010 - 5950 Acorn Street (Ward 3)

44. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21155 relating to fees and charges for animal services - Waive further reading (All Wards)

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

45. Legislative reports

a. League of California Cities - City Advocate Weekly of June 5, 2009

b. State Budget update

46. Status report for regional organization

a. Councilmember Adams - Riverside County Transportation Commission

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

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

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The next regular City Council/Redevelopment Agency
meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2009

 

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City of Riverside 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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