This Week in City Hall: July 7, 2025
Expect a quiet week at City Hall. City Council does not meet, and most other commission meetings are cancelled.
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City Council Approves Design Contract for New $62M Police Headquarters
City will demolish 1965 building and proceed with replacement facility.
Trash Pickup Changes and Holiday Closures for July 4th
City offices will be closed this Friday for Independence Day, and trash pickup will shift one day later.
This Week in City Hall: June 30, 2025
RPD's new illegal fireworks drone detection program, a 3rd Street eminent domain consideration, and a $3.3 million contract to advance the design of a new downtown police headquarters are on Council’s agenda.
'Riverside's Most Productive Senator' Receives City's Highest Honor
Richard Roth awarded 2024 City Spirit Award for cross-party collaboration and local advocacy.
Board Delays Decision on Historic House Demolition
90-day reprieve granted as businessman offers to buy, restore fire-damaged building.
Riverside Utility Board Recommends $1.7M Electric Truck Purchase from Local Manufacturer
Board unanimously backs recommendation for City Council to approve 10 Voltu 3 trucks, supporting fleet electrification and new Riverside-based company.
Riverside Adopts Cautious $382 Million Budget Amid Economic Uncertainty
City defers spending and cuts revenue projections while preserving reserves to weather inflation and federal policy changes.
This Week in City Hall: June 23, 2025
Richard Roth will receive the 2024 City Spirit Award; Council will consider updates to the Senior Rental Assistance Program and updates to speed up the review of new project development plans.
City Council Rejects Cannabis Location Restrictions in Split Vote
Council deadlock preserves current cannabis zones; Downtown, Midtown remain open to dispensaries.
Budget Commission Endorses $62 Million Police HQ Plan; Awaits Council Approval
Commission unanimously backs architectural design and budget increase for Orange Street facility renovation.
This Week in City Hall: June 16, 2025
Final approval of the City's 1.53 billion budget and new restrictions in the City's retail cannabis rules are up for consideration this week.
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Riverside Council Delays Vote on Water Rules for Decorative Grass
The council voted unanimously to give staff up to 90 days to detail the cost of complying with a 2023 state law banning irrigation of nonfunctional grass.