Reviewing the City's workforce vacancy report, $54.1 million in annual RPU expenses, and committee discussion of a $110 million treatment strategy for PFAS chemicals are on this week's agenda.
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
City Council will meet in closed and open sessions on Tuesday, June 10, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (agenda). The agenda includes:
The Board of Public Utilities meets on Monday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. (agenda) to review $54.1 million in annual purchase orders, existing contracts and recurring expenses for the Public Utilities Department’s 2025–26 fiscal year. These cover equipment, materials and services for the City’s electric and water operations.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee (Councilmembers Hemenway, Robillard and Falcone) meets on Wednesday, June 11, at 3 p.m. (agenda) to review Governor Newsom’s May Revision budget, which proposes addressing a $12 billion state deficit through spending reductions and fund shifts while projecting economic conditions that may affect local revenue.
The Airport Commission meets on Thursday, June 12, at 3 p.m. (agenda) for regular business.
Budget Engagement Commission
The Budget Engagement Commission meets on Thursday, June 12, at 5 p.m. (agenda) to discuss creating a Nonprofit Funding Framework Committee to explore the City’s financial support strategies for local nonprofits. The commission will also review a $3.3 million contract amendment for Phase II design services of the new Downtown police headquarters, increasing the total project cost to $62 million.
City Council does not meet this week. Board reviews of the City's Code of Ethics and Conduct and potential revisions to boards' and commissions’ structure and rules will be considered.
