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.

MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

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

1. Cases P09-0431 and P09-0495 - Appeal - Jeff and Jim Rahman - Planning Commission denial of conditional use permit and approval of design review to allow off-sale of beer and wine at existing 3,794-square-foot market in conjunction with on-site improvements at El Toro Market - 10775 Hole Avenue - Applicant requests continuance to 3 p.m. on March 2, 2010 (Ward 6)

1a. Issuance of 2010 Certificates of Participation and loan agreement with MetroRiverside, LLC, representing proportionate interests in rental payments not-to-exceed $25,000,000 principal for the cost of design, development, construction, installation, equipping and furnishing of 125-room hotel on property bordered by Fifth, Market, and Sixth Streets, APNs 213-182-003, 004, 005, 006, and 010, and three-story parking structure located at 3605 Market Street - On February 16, 2010, the City Council continued this hearing to 3 p.m. on March 2, 2010 (Ward 1)

2. Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding any items on closed sessions - 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/Redevelopment Agency may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting.

2a. Redevelopment Agency - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8 to instruct Agency’s Negotiator, Bradley J. Hudson, regarding price and terms of payment for the purchase, sale, exchange or lease of property generally described as the southeast corner of Fifth and Market Streets and southeast corner of Sixth and Market Streets, APNs 213-182-003, 004, 005, 006, and 010 and 213-222-001, 002, and 003, respectively; by Hyatt Place Hotel/Fox Plaza; Siavash Barmand, MetroRiverside, LLC, Negotiator

3. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Robert Meier v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No. 100015

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

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

6. 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

6:15 P.M.

7. Cultural Heritage Board Report from Chairperson Stephanie Standerfer (All Wards)

6:30 P.M.

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

DISCUSSION CALENDAR--This portion of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency 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.

8. Utility Services/Land Use/Energy Development Committee recommends Clearwater Power Plant Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement with City of Corona for $49,300,000 plus up to five percent for purchase price adjustments from bond proceeds and Electric Fund - Commercial lease with Ron and Kathryn Judd for $3,437 per month for shop and office space located at 1700 Railroad Street, Corona - Create Utilities Generation Plant Manager classification - Supplemental appropriation (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 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

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

10. Neighborhood success report by Riverside Neighborhood Partnership Board Member Erin Snyder (All Wards)

11. Status reports for regional organizations

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

13. 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 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

14. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Minutes of February 16 and 17, 2010

City Council

15. Utility Services/Land Use/Energy Development Committee recommends districts for special tax financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements for Energy High Efficiency Loan Program - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 14.36 thereof providing for the City of Riverside Special Tax Financing Law for the purpose of providing financing for the acquisition, installation and improvement of energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements known as Sustainable Energy Districts (All Wards)

City Manager

16. Monthly investment summary and financial reports - January 31, 2010 (All Wards)

Development

17. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Riverside Renaissance - Amended reimbursement agreement of $983,128 from University Corridor/Sycamore Canyon 2007 Un-Programmed Taxable Bond Funds and University Corridor/Sycamore Canyon Fund Balance Accounts for $182,854 and $800,274, respectively, to City for Bordwell Park improvements - Funds transfers - Supplemental appropriation (Ward 2)

Mayor

18. Mayor Loveridge recommends appointments to various City boards and commissions (All Wards)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

19. Grant application for gymnasium construction at Bordwell Park - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California approving the filing of said application with the State Department of Parks and Recreation; accepting said grants; and authorizing the execution of the necessary documents - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation (Ward 2)
Public Works

20. Riverside Renaissance - Change order authority increases to Bid 6654 with MCM Construction, Inc., and Southstar Engineering and Consulting, Inc., of $525,000 and $150,000, respectively, from Public Works Department budget for Columbia Avenue Overpass at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Project and construction management services (Ward 1)

21. Riverside Renaissance - Award Bid 6814 to Irvine Pipeline Company, Inc., Riverside, for $474,732 from Public Works Department budget for construction of 36-inch Recycled Water Line and appurtenances from Chlorine Contact Basin No. 3 to nely. corner of Jurupa Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard - Supplemental appropriation (Ward 3)

22. Award Bid 6813 to Sequel Contractors, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, for $770,736.25 from Public Works Department budget for rehabilitation of Fourteenth Street between Bermuda and Sedgwick Avenues, Victoria Avenue between Cottage and Woodbine Streets, and Dufferin Avenue between Myers and Jefferson Streets and paving of alley sly. of University Avenue between Sedgwick and Eucalyptus Avenues (Wards 2, 4, and 5)

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

23. Legislative reports

a. League of California Cities - City Advocate Weekly dated February 12, 2010

b. State Budget update

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

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