Two Homes Approved as Landmarks, a Third Named Structure of Merit
The Cultural Heritage Board also heard early feedback on a proposed ordinance that would ban chain link fencing on historic properties citywide.
Councilmembers say the October rules update keeps meetings moving. Critics say it manages dissent rather than addresses it.
City boards and commissions take up pallet yard zoning, parks budget cuts, housing conversions, and historic preservation at a busy week of civic meetings.
The 301-day design-build project will relocate the City Clerk's Office to the ground floor and add a grab-and-go food area, funded partly through Measure Z reserves.
Phase two of Simpson v. City of Riverside puts at least $46 million in potential refunds on the table, with a final judgment expected within weeks.
The Board of Public Utilities backed a working group's six-project spending plan, though some members questioned whether city-facility investments would deliver enough direct benefit to customers.
The Micro Bird G5 purchases replace two aging vehicles and qualify for state and utility rebates that offset the cost.
State investigators will look into whether council members broke fair housing law when they turned down $20.1 million for the University Terrace Project.
Candidates from three contested council races respond to questions about city manager retention — and Mike Futrell's decision to stay.
At forums hosted by the Raincross Gazette, candidates for Wards 2, 4 and 6 found common ground on warehousing — and sharp disagreements on what comes next.
From electric buses to a River District workplan, City Council and six other boards and commissions hold meetings across the week.
With Riverside far behind on state housing targets, candidates in three ward races outlined their approaches to growth, density and neighborhood character.
Policy approved Tuesday sets consistent rules for ward events and bans the use of a councilmember's name or logo in event branding.
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