Government
Planning Commission Advances Riverside Alive Project Despite Air Quality Concerns
The proposed Downtown redevelopment could bring 168 residential units, 376 hotel rooms, and expanded convention center to 10.2-acre site.
Despite Public Concerns, Council Subcommittee Urges Trust in Forming Inspector General Role
A City Council subcommittee has recommended a $765,000 budget and set the framework for Riverside’s new Office of Inspector General, even as residents question whether the role will remain truly independent and transparent.
This Week in City Hall: August 25, 2025
City Council does not meet this week. Other meetings will review the proposed Riverside Alive downtown redevelopment project's environmental impact report and consider a $4 million annual road repair contract to address 4,000 backlogged locations from water line work.
City Council Unanimously Approves $200M Northside Soccer Stadium Negotiations
Riverside developer aims to create regional destination on former Ab Brown site with 5,000-seat expandable stadium and 1,148 housing units, forming major entertainment corridor alongside neighboring adventure park project.
This Week in City Hall: August 18, 2025
This week's agenda includes infrastructure decisions about sewer system finances showing reserve depletion by 2027, potential purchase of the 56-acre Ab Brown Sports Complex for a soccer stadium entertainment district and new warehouse development restrictions near schools.
Subcommittee Advances Inspector General Framework to City Council
New oversight position would replace Internal Audit Division with expanded duties including ethics oversight and operational efficiency reviews.
Committee Advances Time Limits for Council Debate, Public Comment Flexibility
Proposed changes would establish 15-minute caps for initial Councilmember remarks and allow presiding officers to shorten public comment during crowded meetings.
This Week in City Hall: August 11, 2025
City Council does not meet this week. The Inspector General Committee will meet Tuesday afternoon to work toward establishing Riverside's New Inspector General office.
Committee Delays Charter Review Appointments to Avoid Lame-Duck Selections
Concerns about outgoing Councilmembers making appointments for successors prompts discussion to wait until after 2026 elections.
This Week in City Hall: August 4, 2025
Council will consider an agreement with the State to fund the clean up of homeless encampments along the 60, 91 and 215 freeways, and the Governmental Process Committee takes first steps toward forming a Charter Review Committee in preparation for the 2028 election.
Riverside Seeks Final Community Input on Future Housing Design
City needs feedback before creating pre-approved plans to address shortage of 18,458 units.
This Week in City Hall: July 28, 2025
City Council meets in closed session for labor disputes. Other boards and committees meet about community safety concerns about a 50-unit affordable housing complex and planning for $110 million in water treatment facilities to remove forever chemicals.