Riverside Advances Special Tax District for 152 Planned Homes
The proposed district would fund infrastructure, maintenance and public safety services for three developments in Wards 5, 4 and 7.
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Council Creates Working Group to Develop Citywide AI Strategy
The temporary panel will examine AI's impact on city services, the workforce and data centers ahead of a policy proposal.
From Grant Applications to Permit Rules, a Busy Stretch at City Hall
Council authorized grant applications for Nichols Park and Eastside projects, a committee moved to ease entertainment permit rules for businesses with code violation histories, and staff will soon brief on code enforcement practices and a proposed manufacturing tax incentive.
Riverside Committee Backs Temporary Data Center Moratorium
The proposed 90-day pause would give city officials time to define data centers and develop permanent restrictions.
This Week in City Hall: September 14, 2026
City Council weighs a Midtown wine shop appeal, an AI policy working group and e-bike safety rules, while committees take up data center restrictions, library security incidents and the police department's military equipment policy.
Budget Engagement Commission Considers Broader Role in City Financial Decisions
A new five-member committee will examine whether the Budget Engagement Commission should advise the City Council on revenue proposals and take a larger role in public engagement.
Civic Engagement Guide: Who to Call at City Hall
A guide to which officials, boards and commissions handle which concerns — and how residents can reach them.
Riverside Taps Two Retired City Managers as Interim Economic Development Deputies
Both retired city managers will be paid $128.43 an hour on contracts capped at $123,292.80 as Riverside searches nationally for permanent hires.
Council Holds Off on Expanding City Manager's Purchasing Power
Council members split on whether raising the city manager's contract approval limit to $220,000 would speed up projects or reduce public oversight.
This Week in City Hall: September 7, 2026
The Airport Commission reviews aircraft operations data and a proposed CAVU lease, while the Budget Engagement Commission weighs a CAL FIRE service agreement and its own advisory scope.
City Council Approves $6 Million for Improvements at Martha McLean Anza Narrows Park
The $6 million in state grant funding will help bring a playground, restrooms and other amenities to the 40-acre riverside park.
Motel 6, Days Inn Could Become 148 Units of Affordable Senior Housing
The projects still need financing and city approval, with one carrying an unresolved multimillion-dollar funding gap.
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Charter School, 48-bed Assisted-Living Facility Win Planning Commission Approval
The Planning Commission unanimously cleared an Alta Vista Innovation High School location in Magnolia Center and a senior care facility in Orangecrest.