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 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, 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.

2. Riverside Renaissance - Purchase and Sale Agreement with Alan S. Mruvka for $155,000 for acquisition and $5,000 for title, escrow, and related closing costs from 2007 Un-programmed Taxable Bond Account for land assembly purposes - 2882 Mission Inn Avenue - Funds transfer (Ward 2)

3. Development Committee and staff recommend Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Comsite, LLC, for Village at Five Points development at intersection of Pierce Street, La Sierra, Hole, and Bushnell Avenues (Ward 7)

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.

4. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning John Lonberg v. City of Riverside, USDC Case No. EDCV 97-00237-SGL (AJWx)

5. 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

6. City Council - Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(a) to confer with and/or receive advice from legal counsel concerning David Austin v. City of Riverside, WCAB Claim No. 060001

6a. 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 3740 1st Street, 3159 and 3167 Main Street, 3741 2nd Street, and 3216 Market Street, APNs 213-022-001, 004-006, and 213-072-001; Steven C. Kovely, Trustee, Betty Elizabeth May Muir, and John P. Muir, Trustees, Elizabeth May Muir, and Los Compadres Auto Sales; Thomas A. Freiberg, Jr., and Mitchell, Silberberg & Knupp, LLP, and Karen Ann Larson, Negotiators, respectively

6b. 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

7. 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

7a. 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.--CITY COUNCIL

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

8. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Arc Riverside Executive Director Jim Stream and Community Relations Director Jeanne Ramirez to present a Proclamation to the City of Riverside regarding Mental Retardation Month

9. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Public Utilities General Manager Dave Wright to introduce the 2008 Riverside Tree Program and announce recent awards

10. Mayor Loveridge to call upon Fire Chief Tedd Laycock to recognize Deputy Chief Dave Austin for his many years of service as he retires

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.

11. Oral status report by League of California Cities Regional Public Affairs Manager David Willmon regarding key legislation and ballot measures

12. Mayor Loveridge and Councilmember Gardner recommend establishment of Blue Ribbon Library/Museum Task Force for future service and space needs of Metropolitan Museum and Downtown Main Library - 3580 and 3581 Mission Inn Avenue (All Wards)

13. 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

14. Joint item with Redevelopment Agency - Minutes of March 11, 2008

City Council

15. Land Use Committee and staff recommend conceptual approval of rate structures for commercial and residential solid waste services through June 30, 2018, and June 30, 2013, respectively, and mailing of notice of intent to adopt new rate structures (All Wards)

16. Announcement of committee meetings

a. Public Safety Committee at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 17, 2008, Seventh Floor Conference Room

b. Community Services & Youth Committee at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, March 17, 2008, Seventh Floor Conference Room

c. Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2008, Mayor’s Ceremonial Room

Community Development

17. Case P06-1019 - City of Riverside - Annexation 104 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, ordering an amendment to the Sphere of Influence and the reorganization to the City of Riverside of that certain contiguous uninhabited territory known as “Annexation 104 - Old Highway 215 Corridor - Generally located north of Alessandro Boulevard, south of Eucalyptus Avenue, east of the City limits, and west of the centerline of the Old 215 Frontage Road” and designated as “LAFCO No. 2007-56-1 & 5 Reorganization to include Annexation No. 104 to the City of Riverside and concurrent detachments from County Service Area 93 and the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District” - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 1.12.030 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding to the Second Ward the territory designated as “LAFCO No. 2007-56-1 & 5 Reorganization to include Annexation No. 104 to the City of Riverside and concurrent detachments from County Service Area 93 and the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District” as of the effective date of such annexation to the City of Riverside (Ward 2)

18. Case P06-1504 - City of Riverside - Annexation 113 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California, ordering an amendment to the Sphere of Influence and the reorganization to the City of Riverside of that certain contiguous uninhabited territory known as “Annexation 113 - Barton/Station - Generally located east and west of Barton Street, north of Mariposa Avenue” and designated as “LAFCO No. 2007-60-1 Reorganization to include Annexation No. 113 to the City of Riverside and concurrent detachment from the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District” - Waive further reading - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside, California, amending Section 1.12.050 of the Riverside Municipal Code by adding to the Fourth Ward the territory designated as “LAFCO No. 2007-60-1 Reorganization to include Annexation No. 113 to the City of Riverside and concurrent detachment from the Riverside County Waste Resources Management District” as of the effective date of such annexation to the City of Riverside (Ward 4)

Information Technology

19. Sole source exception - Purchase order to Oracle Corporation for $115,125 from Information Technology Department budget for technical consulting services for Oracle Utilities Work and Asset Management application (All Wards)

Mayor

20. Accept resignation of Rudy Morales and appoint Paola G. Hojberg to Parking, Traffic and Streets Commission (All Wards)

20a. Rename Don Derr Park Baseball Field No. 3 as T.R. Skinner Ball Field in honor of Mr. Skinner's dedication to Riverside youth - 3003 Monroe Street (Ward 5)

Public Works

21. Change order with Counts Unlimited, Inc., for $10,000 from Traffic Engineering budget for traffic count services (All Wards)

21a. Riverside Renaissance - Construct street and landscaping improvements for $210,339 from 2007 Certificate of Participation issuance proceeds for St. Lawrence Street access to Emergency Operations Center, Urban Search and Rescue facilities, public fueling station, and City Corporation Yard - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Riverside, California declaring that based upon estimates approved by the City Manager, the repaving and striping of St. Lawrence Street may be performed better or more economically by City forces and authorizing the work to be performed by City forces without competitive bidding - Waive further reading - 3085 St. Lawrence Street - Supplemental appropriation (Ward 4)

MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS

22. Legislative report

a. League of California Cities Priority Focus dated March 7, 2008

23. Status report for regional organization

a. Councilmember Adams - Riverside County Transportation Commission

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

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