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This Week in City Hall: October 21, 2024
The City Council is busy this week with an agenda that includes adopting an 8% tax on cannabis, extending the City Manager's contract by two years, a $500,000 partnership for a trial of autonomous shuttles, and reconsidering a $2.8 million nonprofit resilience fund agreement.
This Week in City Hall: October 14, 2024
It will be a quiet week at City Hall, with no City Council meeting and two canceled commission meetings. The Cultural Heritage Board will review the City's plan to convert historic district streetlights to LED technology.
Proposed Protest Ordinance Struck Down in 5-2 Council Vote
Police chief argues for safety measures, but council members cite constitutional concerns and potential for discrimination.
This Week in City Hall: October 7, 2024
City Council is considering a ban on potential weapons and face coverings at public demonstrations.
Compromise Reached on Remote Public Comment Procedures
Government Process Committee proposes a six-month trial limiting call-in comments to a single period at the start of public meetings.
This Week in City Hall: September 30, 2024
The City Council is in the process of selecting an Interim City Attorney, while the Governmental Process Committee will soon be reviewing a proposal to end phone-in public comment options for city meetings.
Riverside Considers Ending Remote Public Comment Option
Committee report cites return to pre-pandemic conditions and lack of increased participation as reasons for potential change.
This Week in City Hall: September 23, 2024
The Human Relations Commission will discuss calling on the City Council to retain the commemorative flag policy, which it repealed last week, in a memo "to express its deep disappointment" in the Council.
Riverside Launches Emergency Trash Pickup Service
City partners with private haulers to address critical backlog.
City Council Votes to Repeal Commemorative Flag Policy
Supporters argue for unity under official flags, while opponents warn of diminished visibility for minority groups.
This Week in City Hall: September 16, 2024
City Council will consider reversing 2023's Commemorative Flag Policy and authorizing the redevelopment of the old Sears building into a new 388-unit apartment complex.
City Council Approves Controversial Housing Development After 20-Year Delay
25-unit luxury home project moves forward after two decades amidst debate over environmental impact.