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. 21573, 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.

12 P.M.--CITY COUNCIL - Mayor’s Ceremonial Room

MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

1. Luncheon with State Legislative Advocate Jim Gross and Federal Legislative Advocate Lynn Jacquez

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

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

2. Riverside Renaissance - Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Report Program, and Master Plan for approximately 35-acre Arlington Heights Sports Park formerly known as Riverside Youth Sports Complex including three lighted ballfields, eight lighted soccer fields, two lighted basketball courts, children’s play area, picnic facilities, shade structures, lighted parking lots, multi-purpose recreational trail, restroom/concession building, restroom building, citrus tree plantings, and screening tree plantings - Bounded by Victoria Avenue, Van Buren Boulevard, Cleveland Avenue, and Gibson Street - Staff recommends continuance off-calendar (Ward 5)

3. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Disposition and Development Agreement with Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Inc., for development of low-income single-family “green” residence - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving the sale of real property by the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside pursuant to that Disposition and Development Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside and Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Inc. - A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, California, approving that certain Disposition and Development Agreement by and between the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside and Habitat for Humanity, Inc., a Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation, approving the sale of the real property thereunder, and authorizing the Executive Director to execute and implement said agreement - Waive further readings - Funds transfer - 2929 Eleventh Street (Ward 2)

4. Case P07-0717 - Oswaldo Forero - Rezone two lots totaling .98 acre developed with two single-family residences from Zone R-1-65 to Zone C-2 to facilitate commercial office development - 7038 and 7050 Indiana Avenue (Ward 4)

5. Case P07-0491 - Appeal - Joan Leguay on behalf of Brinker International, Inc. - Planning Commission review of landscape and irrigation plans for Chili’s Restaurant - 499 Alessandro Boulevard (Ward 4)

6. Cases P07-0810 and P07-0811 - TRD Design Group on behalf of Magnolia Avenue Baptist Church - Appeal - Riverside County Airport Land Use Committee’s denial of revised conditional use permit and design review to allow addition of approximately 22,800-square-foot children’s education facility, 40,000-square-foot church facility, expansion of existing parking lot, and new parking lot on approximately 10.28 acres developed with an existing church and three single-family residences to be demolished - A Resolution of the City Council of City of Riverside, California, making specific findings to override the Airport Land Use Commission’s findings in regard to Planning Case Numbers P07-0810 and P07-0811 - Waive further reading - Schedule public hearing for February 19, 2008, at 3 p.m. - 8349-8361, 8405, and 8427 Magnolia Avenue and 3970, 3984, and 3990 Adams Street (Ward 5)

7. 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.

8. First amendment to agreement with Inland Pacific Advisors for $370,000 from Redevelopment Professional Services 170 Fund and California Tower Professional Services Accounts for property management, maintenance, security, and façade upgrades to California Tower Annex and Garage (Ward 1)

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.

9. This item has been removed from the agenda

9a. Redevelopment Agency - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside v. John K. Garner, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 07CC02635

10. Redevelopment Agency - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside v. John K. Garner, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 06CC 10222

11. Redevelopment Agency - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside v. Christ Kuoy Chang, et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 459982

12. 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 property at Deberry Street at Highway 215, City of Grand Terrace, APN 1167-161-01, c/o Creditvest, Inc., Karla Tammaro; Janine H. Richardson, Negotiator

13. 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 property at La Crosse and Barton Road, City of Grand Terrace, APN 1167-121-10, Maria C. Duarte Adams, Gerard G. Adams and Janette H. Sosothikul, Negotiators

14. 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 property generally located east/north of Citrus Street and south of Villa Street, between Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks (no site address), APN’s 247-112-002, 247-106-006, and 247-150-011 and 009, by Rajendra G. and Anand Desai as Trustees of the Desai Family Trust, Anand Desai, Nalini Desai, Sushila Desai, Anjali Desai Margolin, Rajendra G. Desai, Desai Family Limited Partnership, Negotiator

15. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning City of Riverside vs. Atlantic Richfield Company, et al., S.D.N.Y. Case No. 04CIV4969 (SAS), In re MTBE Litigation, MDL No. 1358 (S.D.N.Y.)

6:30 P.M.--CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

16. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Riverside Arts Council Executive Director Patrick Brien who will recognize Darren Conkerite and Back to the Grind as the December Arts Honoree of the Month

17. Mayor Loveridge to call upon California School for the Deaf Superintendent Mal Grossinger who will recognize CSDR award winning student Adrian Medina

18. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Community Development Director Scott Barber who will acknowledge the Code Enforcement Department’s honor by the American Association of Code Enforcement

19. Mayor Loveridge presentation on Sister City Sendai, Japan

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.

20. Clean and Green Sustainable Riverside Action Plan to ensure sustainable growth while preserving health of local environment (All Wards)

21. 2008 State and Federal legislative platform (All Wards)

22. Five-year Agreements with County of Riverside Department of Animal Services for approximately $3,500,000 from Public Works Department budget for animal control field and shelter services from July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2012 - Two-year Agreement with PetData, Inc., for up-to $80,000 per year from Public Works Department budget for dog licensing services - 5950 Wilderness Avenue - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 8.16 of the Riverside Municipal Code to add Section 8.16.100 regarding rabies vaccination reporting (All Wards)

23. 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

24. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Minutes of December 11, 2007

City Council

25. Councilmembers Gardner and Bailey recommend appointment of Councilmember Gardner as Member of Finance Committee and Councilmember Bailey as Member of Community Services and Youth Committee (All Wards)

26. Announcement of committee meeting

a. Public Safety Committee at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 17, 2007, Seventh Floor Conference Room

Development

27. Riverside Renaissance - Purchase and Sale Agreement with Pulte Home Corporation for $1,360,000 for acquisition, $10,000 for title, escrow fees, and related closing costs, and $75,000 for an 18-month temporary construction easement from Water Capital Fund Account for 2.31 vacant-acres for construction and replacement of Whitegates No. 1 Reservoir - Kingdom Drive between Overlook Parkway and Bradley Street (Ward 4)

Human Resources

28. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 21052 Parts I, II and III describing Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan to reflect negotiated revisions to the Memorandum of Understanding for employees represented by the SEIU Local 721 - Refuse, and other miscellaneous revisions, including Fire Department Paramedic Program, creation of Crossing Guard Program Coordinator, and increase to minimum wage - Waive further reading (All Wards)

Mayor

29. Mayor Loveridge recommends an amendment to Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority Joint Powers Agreement to permit financing of public capital improvements and acquisition of property over time, modify appointment procedures for Board of Supervisors’ alternates, and change governing authority from State laws governing counties to State laws governing cities (All Wards)

30. Mayor Loveridge recommends a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, in support of issuing a postal stamp in honor of Mayor Tom Bradley of Los Angeles - Waive further reading (All Wards)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

31. Riverside Renaissance - Award Bid 6567 to 3-D Construction, Inc., Escondido, for $1,549,700 from Local Park Fees and Community Development Block Grant Funds to construct approximately 3,380 square feet at Bordwell Park including multi-purpose room/lounge, social, fitness, arts and crafts, and exam rooms, office, restrooms, renovation of existing office, kitchen, community room, restrooms, replacement of outdoor picnic shelters, upgrade phone lines to community center and childcare building, and irrigation and planting modifications - Supplemental appropriation - 2008 Martin Luther King Boulevard (Ward 2)

32. Appropriate $1,100,000 from Local Park Fee Fund 411 to purchase approximately 8.63 acres from Nira Rosten for local park purposes - Intersection of Washington and Bradley Streets (Ward 4)

Police

33. Submit application to State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for $45,000 for Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement program from May 12 through June 1, 2008 - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

Public Utilities

34. Pole Attachment and Conduit License Agreement with Sunesys, LLC, for approximately $14,000 annually to install fiber optics for Alvord Unified School District (Wards 5, 6, and 7)

35. Well lease agreement and easement with Meeks and Daley Water Company for .19 acre to construct and operate leased potable water well for City use - Sly. of Orange Show Road, wly. of Tippecanoe Avenue, in City of San Bernardino (All Wards)

36. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration for San Bernardino Transmission Main Project to replace existing 42-inch diameter water transmission main with 48-inch diameter pipeline for approximately 11,200 feet through City of Grand Terrace, County of Riverside, and City of Riverside (All Wards)

Public Works

37. Agreement with Elite Bobcat Service, Inc., for $118,888 from Unappropriated General Fund Balance for repair of Monticello Storm Channel between California and Colorado Avenues - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California (1) declaring that the repair of the Monticello Storm Channel between California Avenue and Colorado Avenue is of urgent necessity for the preservation of life, health and property (2) authorizing the work to be performed without competitive bidding pursuant to Purchasing Resolution No. 21182 and City Charter Section 1109 (3) authorizing a contract with Elite Bobcat Service, Inc. for the necessary work and (4) authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary contract documents - Waive further reading - Supplemental appropriation (Ward 5)

38. Temporary closure of Valencia Hill Drive between Watkins Drive and Big Springs Road as traffic mitigation measure to eliminate cut-through traffic (Ward 2)

39. Riverside Renaissance - Agreement with Riverside County Transportation Commission for $2,100,000 of Transportation Development Act funding for Iowa Avenue/Burlington Northern Santa Fe, Riverside Avenue/Union Pacific, and Streeter Avenue/Union Pacific grade separations planning and design work - Supplemental appropriations (Wards 1 and 3)

40. Final approval of Parcel Map 34656 - Jose Murguia - Subdivide two contiguous vacant parcels totaling .34 acre into four single-family residential lots - Swly. corner of Crest and Beau Avenues, sly. of Arlington Avenue - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, accepting the final map of Parcel Map 34656 - Waive further reading (Ward 7)

41. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, amending Resolution No. 20807 known as the Parking Schedule Resolution to remove the existing no parking zone between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., of any day except Saturday, Sunday, or holidays on the segment of the west side of Mt. Vernon Avenue from Blaine Street to Nisbet Way - Waive further reading (Ward 2)

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

42. Legislative report

a. League of California Cities Priority Focus dated December 7, 2007

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

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