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COUNCILMEMBERS <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />MINUTES <br />TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2017, 2 P.M. <br />■ ■ ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER <br />CITY HALL <br />3900 MAIN STREET <br />C2 ty of Arts � Innovate on <br />WARDS <br />A <br />A <br />R <br />ND <br />E <br />R <br />1 <br />M <br />E <br />L <br />N <br />D <br />R <br />z <br />2 <br />S <br />O <br />U <br />II <br />R <br />O <br />U <br />3 <br />D <br />A <br />V <br />S <br />4 <br />M <br />A <br />C <br />R <br />T <br />H <br />R <br />5 <br />E <br />E <br />R <br />Y <br />6 <br />U <br />U <br />R <br />A <br />R <br />D <br />7 <br />RECESS <br />The City Council recessed at 4:56 p.m., and reconvened at 6:15 p.m., in the <br />Art Pick Council Chamber with Mayor Pro Tem Gardner presiding in the <br />absence of Mayor Bailey and all Councilmembers present. <br />The Invocation was given by Councilmember Mac Arthur. <br />The Pledge of Allegiance was given to the Flag. <br />MAYOR/COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS <br />BRIEF STATUS REPORTS FOR REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, <br />CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS ATTENDED BY MAYOR <br />AND CITY COUNCIL - WARD UPDATES - ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />Councilmember Perry reported on a family literacy event at the Arlanza <br />Library. Councilmember Burnard reported on the Christian Athletic League <br />opening ceremonies, homework help at La Sierra Library, and the Ride with <br />the Mayor event. Councilmember Davis reported on ASA Softball Opening <br />Day, Villegas Park St. Patrick's Day festivities, and the League of California <br />Cities Riverside County Division meeting. Councilmember Soubirous <br />reported on the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, Americans with <br />Disabilities Act compliance training, and the Community Services and Youth <br />Committee discussion on removal of park benches at three City parks. <br />Councilmember Melendrez reported on the season opening of the City's <br />semi -pro soccer team and the Women of Distinction event. <br />PRESENTATIONS <br />Mayor Pro Tem Gardner called upon Riverside Arts Council Executive <br />Director Patrick Brien who recognized California Baptist University Theater <br />Department as Arts Honoree of the Month. <br />RIVERSIDE PRIDE SUCCESS REPORT <br />Councilmember MacArthur reported on GrowRiverside in Ward 5. <br />ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE <br />Phyllis Purcell spoke regarding the U.S. Constitution clause prohibiting the <br />President from taking foreign money. Marilyn Whitney spoke regarding the <br />Agricultural Park and Hole Lake. Scott Berndt spoke regarding the <br />GrowRiverside conference. Theresa Newham spoke regarding the Parks <br />Strategic Plan and Hole Lake. Gurumantra Khalsa spoke regarding an <br />incubator farm, the Agrihood Project, a food hub and truck delivery program, <br />102-246 <br />