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.

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

MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

1. 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 may adjourn to the below listed Closed Sessions at their convenience during this City Council meeting.

2. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning David Roland Cloud, et al. v. City of Riverside, et al., USDC Case No. EDCV 07-00136

3. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(b)(3)(c) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Tort Claim of John Friesen v. City of Riverside, Claim No. 08-01-10

4. 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

5. 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 3607, 3605, and 3575 Merrill Avenue, APN’s 225-140-004, 005, and 006, respectively, by John K. Garner, Charles H. Garner, and Leonard M. Smith, Trustees of the Garner Family Trust, Roscoe D. Keagy, Esq., Asaro, Keagy, Freeland & McKinley, LLP, Negotiator

6. 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

7. 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 3607, 3605, and 3575 Merrill Avenue, APN’s 225-140-004, 005, and 006, respectively, by Charles H. Garner and Sarah M. Garner, as Trustees of the Garner Family Trust initially created December 28, 1994, Roscoe D. Keagy, Esq., Asaro, Keagy, Freeland & McKinley, LLP, Negotiator

8. 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 3372 University Avenue and 3876 Lime Street, APN’s 213-312-001 and 002, respectively, by John K. Garner, Charles H. Garner, and Leonard M. Smith, Trustees of the Garner Family Trust, Roscoe D. Keagy, Esq., Asaro, Keagy, Freeland & McKinley, LLP, Negotiator

9. 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. 07CC03962

10. 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

11. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54957 for performance evaluation of City Manager

11a. 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 at 6330 Antioch Avenue, (Agency owned) APN 190-102-016; Marcus Smail, Negotiator

3 P.M.--CITY COUNCIL

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

12. Cases P07-0392 and P07-0395 - Appeal - John Isaacson on behalf of Greyhound Lines, Inc. - Planning Commission denial of conditional use permit and design review for establishment of bus terminal facility on approximately .5 acre developed with abandoned service station building - 1115 West La Cadena (Cont. fr/1-8-08, Ward 1)

6:15 P.M.

13. Report from Board of Public Utilities Chair Joe Tavaglione (All Wards)

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

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

14. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Kiwanis Club of Riverside President Elect Nancy Melendez to present an update their community service

15. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Center for Digital Government and Center for Digital Education Executive Director Cathilea Robinett to recognize Steve Reneker and the SmartRiverside program

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.

16. Adopt 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 - Waive further reading (Intro. on 12-18-07, 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 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. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Minutes of January 15, 2008

City Council

19. Finance Committee recommends 2007 audit reports (All Wards)

20. Announcement of committee meetings

a. Public Safety Committee at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, Seventh Floor Conference Room

b. Utilities Services/Land Use/Energy Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, January 24, 2008, Seventh Floor Conference Room

c. Governmental Affairs Committee at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2008, Mayor’s Ceremonial Room

d. Finance Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2008, Seventh Floor Conference Room

City Manager

21. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Approve Annual Investment Policy, delegate investment responsibility to City/Redevelopment Agency Treasurer for one year, reconfirm designation of Paul C. Sundeen as City and Redevelopment Agency Treasurer, and appoint Terri Willoughby as City Controller - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, approving a policy for the investment of City funds by the City Treasurer and repealing Resolution No. 21285 - Waive further reading (All Wards)

22. Monthly investment summary and financial reports - December 31, 2007 (All Wards)

Community Development

23. Case P07-1176 - Gilbert Zimmerman - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, providing for the summary vacation (Case No. P07-1176) of the alley situated on the east side of Canterbury Road, north of Magnolia Avenue, between 3827 Canterbury Road and 7995 and 8011 Magnolia Avenue, in the City of Riverside, California - Waive further reading (Ward 3)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

23a. Riverside Renaissance - Award Bid 6581 to Roadway Engineering and Contracting, Inc., for $324,435 from Villegas Park Basketball Court Project and Construction Contingency Accounts to construct basketball court, stage cover, site, and electrical improvements at Villegas Park - 7260 Marguerita Street - Funds transfer (Ward 4)

Police

24. Sole source exception - Purchase order with Helimart, Inc., for $54,656.21 from Police Department budget for helicopter main rotor hub assembly (All Wards)

25. Sole source exception - Purchase order with Helimart, Inc., for $53,336.25 from Police Department budget for five helicopter main rotor blades (All Wards)

26. National Institute of Justice “Solving Cold Cases with DNA” Grant application for $500,000 to identify, review, and investigate violent crimes using deoxyribonucleic acid analysis - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

Public Utilities

27. Adopt Upper Santa Ana Integrated Regional Water Management Plan to optimize management and use of water resources through water conservation, recycling, and storage (All Wards)

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

28. Legislative report

a. League of California Cities Priority Focus dated January 11, 2008

29. Status reports for regional organizations

a. Councilmember Schiavone - March Joint Powers Commission

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

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

CANCELLED Special Meeting scheduled for January 23, 2008, at 2 p.m., in the Mayor’s Ceremonial Room, 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522