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This Week in City Hall: December 15, 2025
City Council does not meet this week. Cultural Heritage Board to review the Riverside 2050 Plan's historic preservation policies and Planning Commission considers of a 117-unit apartment development.
Council Strengthens Ethics Defenses for Accused Officials After False Complaints
Board of Ethics must now give equal weight to evidence from both complainants and accused officials during preliminary review.
Riverside Reports Five Federal Immigration Notifications in First Two Months of Tracking System
City releases bilingual Know Your Rights materials as first monthly report shows zero community-submitted reports through new 311 system.
Riverside to Launch Rewards App Shopping at 500 Local Businesses
Council approves $50,000 pilot program offering points-based incentives; city projects millions in local spending if program continues.
City Developing First Adaptive Reuse Ordinance to Convert Empty Buildings into Housing
"Repurpose Riverside" project targets summer 2026 completion with approximately $300,000 in grant funding.
Committee Directs Ban on Standalone Smoke Shops After Meth Pipe Findings
Committee directs staff to draft ordinance eliminating standalone tobacco retailers after finding employees openly selling methamphetamine pipes.
This Week in City Hall: December 8, 2025
Council will consider a local shopping rewards program and review modifying subdivision restrictions to permit state-required lot splits; the Land Use Committee will review tobacco regulations that could phase out existing shops.
City Hall Tours Inspire Next Generation of Civic Leaders
Councilmember Falcone's "50 for 50 Challenge" brings students behind the scenes to spark interest in local government.
Council Delegates Gage Canal Voting Power to Staff Weeks After Judge Allows Lawsuit to Proceed
Move delegates voting power to Public Utilities staff for five mutual water companies.
This Week in City Hall: December 1, 2025
City Council will review representation on mutual water company boards, the Transportation Board considers parking restrictions, turn limits, and speed management measures.
City Council Approves $16.8 Million Animal Services Agreement Despite Cost Concerns
Three-year contract with Riverside County includes community programs aimed at reducing shelter intake.
Council Approves Inspector General After Resolving Independence Concerns
Council votes 6-1 to establish independent watchdog with power to hire outside counsel