Richard Roth will receive the 2024 City Spirit Award; Council will consider updates to the Senior Rental Assistance Program and updates to speed up the review of new project development plans.
Richard Roth will receive the 2024 City Spirit Award; Council will consider updates to the Senior Rental Assistance Program and updates to speed up the review of new project development plans.
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.
City Council
The City Council will meet in closed and open sessions on Tuesday, June 24, at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6:15 p.m. (agenda). The agenda includes:
Presenting the 2024 City Spirit Award to former state Sen. Richard Roth.
Reviewing amendments to the city's official list of service costs and fees that would add two new parking violation fees to protect designated carshare spaces and one deposit-based fee allowing developers to access expedited plan review services through third-party consultants.
Considering amendments to the city's business sign regulations that would tighten design standards, establish a creative sign permit process, and require updating of nonconforming signs during business changes.
Revisiting the La Sierra/Victoria orange grove development proposal that was pulled from the April 22 meeting at the developer's request and now returns with modifications that preserve a portion of citrus trees along Victoria Avenue and add screening for neighboring properties.
