City Council does not meet this week. Other agendas include a pilot program for transferring apartment-building rights to vacant University Avenue lots and updates on the planned 91 Freeway and Adams Street interchange reconfiguration to reduce traffic congestion.
No Council meeting this week, but other agendas take up land-use pilots and freeway fixes, while Riversideās Diaper Bank kicks off its 25,000-diaper āCram the Vanā drive.
Local nonprofit seeks 25,000 diapers to help families struggling with basic necessities.
No Council meeting this week, but other agendas take up land-use pilots and freeway fixes, while Riversideās Diaper Bank kicks off its 25,000-diaper āCram the Vanā drive.
Monday Gazette: September 8, 2025
Hello Riverside, and Happy Monday! September is here, hopefully bringing cooler days and a community calendar full of ways to connect and enjoy our wonderful city. From local gatherings to big celebrations, thereās plenty to look forward to, and our calendar is always open for you to add your own events if thereās something we havenāt yet caught on our radar.
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City Council does not meet this week. Other agendas include a pilot program for transferring apartment-building rights to vacant University Avenue lots and updates on the planned 91 Freeway and Adams Street interchange reconfiguration to reduce traffic congestion.
Welcome to our weekly digest on public meetings and agenda items worth your attention in the coming week. This guide is part of our mission to provide everyday Riversiders like you with the information to speak up on the issues you care about.
The Land Use Committee (Councilmembers Mill, Falcone, and Cervantes) meets on Monday, September 8, at 9 a.m.(agenda) to consider a pilot program that would allow property owners along University Avenue to transfer their unused apartment-building rights to other sites, enabling the City's 14 vacant lots in the area to receive enough building rights to make housing projects economically feasible, according to City analysis, while not exceeding the area's 6,819-unit maximum capacity.
The Board of Public Utilities meets on Monday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m. (agenda) to consider recommending City Council approves a phased Water Treatment Surcharge starting in 2027 that would add 3.5-4.5% annually to water bills through 2031, using $39.6 million in polluter settlement funds to partially offset $97.2 million in federally required PFAS treatment plant construction costs, while funding $19 million in annual operating expenses once facilities come online.
The Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, September 11, has been cancelled.
The Mobility and Infrastructure Committee (Councilmembers Conder, Hemenway, and Perry) meets on Thursday, September 11, at 1 p.m. (agenda) for an update on the 91 FWY and Adams Street Interchange reconfiguration project that would eliminate eastbound ramps and create a hook ramp configuration to address severe traffic congestion that currently impacts the intersection.
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Local nonprofit seeks 25,000 diapers to help families struggling with basic necessities.
The Diaper Bank of the Inland Empire kicks off its first "Cram the Van" diaper drive Sept. 15-21, aiming to collect 25,000 diapers, 500 packages of wipes, and raise $10,000. The weeklong event coincides with National Diaper Need Awareness Week and seeks to address the growing demand for diapers in the region.
Driving the news: Nearly half of American families struggle to afford enough diapers for their children, highlighting the critical need for community support.
Why it matters: The Diaper Bank aims to increase its annual distribution to over 300,000 diapers, as demand continues to exceed supply.
How it works: Businesses and community organizations can host the nonprofit's mobile distribution van, allowing employees and customers to donate directly.
The big picture: The Diaper Bank of the Inland Empire addresses diaper need through distribution, education, and advocacy throughout the region.
What's next: Organizations interested in hosting a van stop can contact the Diaper Bank at 951-331-3303 or info@DiaperBankIE.org.
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