This Week in City Hall: June 9, 2025
Reviewing the City's workforce vacancy report, $54.1 million in annual RPU expenses, and committee discussion of a $110 million treatment strategy for PFAS chemicals are on this week's agenda.
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Council Committee Considers Revamping Public Comment Rules
Committee discusses optional speaker cards and automatic time reductions when large numbers sign up to speak.
This Week in City Hall: June 2, 2025
City Council does not meet this week. Board reviews of the City's Code of Ethics and Conduct and potential revisions to boards' and commissions’ structure and rules will be considered.
This Week in City Hall: May 26, 2025
City Council does not meet this week; the schedule of other public meetings is light this Memorial Day week.
City Seeks Public Input on Future Land Use and Climate Plan
Interactive tool allows residents to shape city growth through 2050.
Battle Over Transparency Erupts at Gage Canal Company
Watchdog files Brown Act petition while company seeks restraining order against him.
This Week in City Hall: May 19, 2025
Council will consider the potential conversion of a hotel into permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals, an $8.1 million contract for a Patterson Park renovation, and updates to industrial development standards that address community concerns about warehouse proliferation.
City Council Sets Hearing for Budget Amendments Amid Economic Concerns
City faces $2.5 million drop in sales tax revenue, pulls $7.65 million from reserves.
Riverside Selected for 2025 LEED for Cities Cohort
City to measure sustainability efforts against national standards.
March Innovation Hub Project Rejected by Joint Powers Commission
8-0 vote kills controversial development after residents and commissioners raise concerns about warehouses, traffic and air quality impacts.
This Week in City Hall: May 12, 2025
City Council will review a $31.3M budget amendment amid revenue shortfalls. Discussion of Riverside Transmission and Reliability Project alternatives has been removed from the agenda.
City Council Approves Historic District Sign Program Update
Council votes to spend $135,000 on new signs, landmark plaques and future district survey.
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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.