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.

12:30 P.M.--CITY COUNCIL - Mayor’s Ceremonial Room

MAYOR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

1. Luncheon with Federal Legislative Advocate Lynn Jacquez

2 P.M.--WORKSHOP

2. Fiscal Year 2007-08 mid-year budget review (All Wards)

3. 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.

4. Riverside Renaissance - Joint item with City Council - Award Bid 6545 to Elite Bobcat Services, Corona, for $91,855.40, 10 percent contingency, and inspection, testing, permits, fees, and City-directed changes for total project cost of $114,819 from Arlington Unprogrammed 2007 Tax Exempt Bonds Fund Account for right-turn pocket extension at Magnolia Avenue and Van Buren Boulevard to improve flow of traffic and pedestrian safety - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting findings pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 33445 and authorizing payment of costs for publicly owned projects within the Arlington Redevelopment Project Area extension of eastbound right turn pocket - A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, California, adopting findings pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 33445 and authorizing payment of costs for publicly owned projects within the Arlington Redevelopment Project Area extension of eastbound right turn pocket - Waive further readings - Funds transfer (Ward 5)

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.

5. 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. Steven C. Kovely, Jr., et al., Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 459947

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

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

8. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Harvey Johnson v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim Nos. RIV 72112; RIV 72077 and Claim Nos. 040121; 050202; 060184

9. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning Tranda Drumwright v. City of Riverside, Riverside Superior Court Case No. RIC 461257

3 P.M.--CITY COUNCIL

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

10. Case P07-1230 - Appeal - Larry Vesely on behalf of Chris May - Land Use Committee recommends approval of Cultural Heritage Board staff condition requiring wood windows for addition of approximately 551-square-foot room to rear of dwelling including master bedroom and dining area and 619-square-foot detached two-car garage including an unenclosed approximately 189-square-foot patio cover within and contributor to Wood Streets Neighborhood Conservation Area - 3993 Elmwood Court - Appellant request withdrawal of appeal (Ward 1)

6:30 P.M.--CITY COUNCIL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

11. Councilmember Bailey to present 2008 America’s Promise Award for 100 Best Communities for Young People

12. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Riverside Arts Council Director Patrick Brien who will recognize Denise Kraemer as Arts Honoree of the Month

13. Mayor Loveridge to present a proclamation to Riverside Against Drugs Chair Bill Chamberlain, Marie Fritts, AUSD Coordinator for Student Assistance Programs Charles Cummings, RUSD Representatives for RAD Deborah Norys and Melody Paulson

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.

14. Riverside Renaissance - Award Bid 6562 to Macadee Electrical Construction, Chino, for $613,270 from Community Development Bock Grant funds and 2007 Certificates of Participation proceeds for installation of emergency vehicle preemption systems at 107 intersections - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

15. Public Safety Committee recommends introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 5 of the Riverside Municipal Code by amending Chapter 5.58 relating to security alarm systems - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Title 5 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding Chapter 5.59 relating to fire alarm systems - A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, establishing penalties for false alarm responses by the Police and Fire Department pursuant to Chapters 5.58 and 5.59 of the Riverside Municipal Code relating to security and fire alarm systems - A Resolution of the City Council of Riverside, California, amending Fees and Charges Resolution No. 21155 by removing the fees for police and fire false alarm responses and increasing the fee for security alarm permits - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending the Riverside Municipal Code by amending Section 3.30.030 relating to fees and service charges by amending Sub-section (A) to revise certain service designations, to provide for the revised percentage of cost recovery for certain City services and to establish the cost recovery levels for other City services not previously established, all in response to the Annual Cost Control Study; to reduce false security and fire alarm responses to ensure greater public safety (All Wards)

16. 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

17. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Minutes of February 5, 2008

City Council

17a. Councilmember Schiavone recommends re-allocation of refuse, street sweeping, and related costs between residential and commercial customers (All Wards)

18. Announcement of committee meeting

a. Utility Services/Land Use/Energy Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday,
February 14, 2008, Seventh Floor Conference Room

Community Development

19. Second amendment to agreement with Albert A. Webb & Associates and appropriation of $186,125 from General Plan surcharge for second amendment, Best, Best, and Krieger expenses, additional printing, copying, transcription, and other expenses for litigation defense of General Plan 2025 and Final Program Environmental Impact Report (All Wards)

20. Cases P07-0963 and P07-0964 - Tom Hunt on behalf of California Baptist University - Revised conditional use permit and design review for three- to four-story, 662-bed student housing facility and six-story parking structure with 632 parking spaces on sly. portion of approximately 80-acre campus - 8432 Magnolia Avenue (Ward 5)

21. Cases P07-1220 and P07-1221 - Oscar Garcia on behalf of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church - Conditional use permit and design review to construct 954-square-foot addition on approximately .14 acres developed with existing 2,165-square-foot church building and related parking - 7547 Emerald Street (Ward 4)

22. Case P07-0564 - Bill Gabel on behalf of Dan Patterson - Tract Map 31722 - Subdivide approximately 10.11 vacant acres into five single-family residential lots - Bounded by Dominion Avenue, Division and McMahon Streets, and Olivewood Cemetery (Ward 3)

Development

23. Submit application to Smithsonian Institute to become local Smithsonian Affiliate to create opportunities to broaden perspectives on science, history, world culture, and arts (All Wards)

24. Riverside Renaissance - Purchase and Sale Agreement with Arrowhead West Limited for $375,000 for acquisition and $5,000 for title, escrow, and related closing cost from Columbia Avenue Overpass Project Account for Columbia Avenue Grade Separation Project - 1856 Columbia Avenue (Ward 1)

Fire

25. Accept donation of $1,500 from Riverside Discount Mall, Inc, for proposed Firefighter Memorial - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

Mayor

26. Mayor’s Nominating and Screening Committee recommends appointments for March 1, 2008, board and commission vacancies - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 2.10.010d of the Riverside Municipal Code to reduce the number of members on the Park and Recreation Commission from ten to nine (All Wards)

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

27. Appropriate $161,609 from funds generated by Cox and Nextel Communications Agreement for future park land acquisition and programming and community center improvements - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

Police

28. Submit grant application for State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for $701,983 for AVOID the 30 DUI Campaign Program and Memorandum of Understanding with participating cities to raise public awareness and reduce fatalities and injuries due to alcohol-involved collisions - Supplemental appropriation (All Wards)

29. Official Police Tow Service Agreements with Bauman’s Towing, Double A Towing, Inland Towing, Master Mechanic Towing, Pepe’s Towing, Royal Towing, Tippy’s Towing, Certified Towing, Exclusive Towing, Jurupa Towing, Patriot Towing, Pro-Tech Towing, Sierra Towing, and Triple L Towing to provide tow truck service for Police Department (All Wards)

Public Works

30. Agreement with Stephen Barnett dba AB Events/Another Brilliant Idea for not-to-exceed $156,619.26 from Public Works Department budget for promotion of Pharmaceutical Disposal Program to reduce improper disposal of pharmaceuticals (All Wards)

31. Riverside Renaissance - Increase change order limitation for Bid 6398 with Sully-Miller Contracting Company for $208,000 from Unprogrammed Arlington 2007 Tax-Exempt Bond Funds to install 24 pedestrian street lights - Van Buren Boulevard between Garfield and Old Andrew Streets - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, adopting findings pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 33445 and authorizing payment of costs for publicly owned projects within or without the Arlington Redevelopment Project Area for the installation of pedestrian lighting along Van Buren Boulevard - A Resolution of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Riverside, California, adopting findings pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 33445 and authorizing payment of costs for publicly owned projects within or without the Arlington Redevelopment Project Area for the installation of pedestrian lighting along Van Buren Boulevard - Waive further readings - Funds transfer (Ward 5)

32. Revise payment date of Western Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee from time building permit is issued to prior to final inspection for development projects - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Chapter 16.68 of the Riverside Municipal Code to change the date for payment of TUMF fees (All Wards)

33. Riverside Renaissance - Increase change order for Bid 6473 with Elite Bobcat Service, Inc., for $40,971 from Public Utilities Department budget for emergency temporary and permanent street repairs on Olivewood Avenue (Ward 1)

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

34. Legislative report

a. League of California Cities Priority Focus dated February 1, 2008

35. Status report for regional organization

a. Mayor Loveridge - Southern California Association of Governments

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

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