City Council, the Planning Commission and five other bodies hold public meetings this week, covering topics from a railroad quiet zone project to a Downtown bar's permit revocation.
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City Council, the Planning Commission and five other bodies hold public meetings this week, covering topics from a railroad quiet zone project to a Downtown bar's permit revocation.
Welcome to our weekly digest of public meetings and agenda items worth your attention for this 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
On Tuesday, March 10, City Council will skip its typical 1 p.m. session this week, but will keep its afternoon session at 3 p.m. (agenda). The agenda includes:
Holding a state-required public hearing and vote on a resolution that would allow the city to take limited rights over certain private properties for the construction of the Brockton Avenue to Palm Avenue Railroad Quiet Zone Project, which installs upgraded railroad crossing safety features and improves sidewalk paths so trains can stop blowing loud horns and a quiet zone can be approved for that area.
Reviewing the city’s General Plan 2025 Annual Progress Report, which includes an update on the city’s progress fulfilling its state housing requirements and outlines the city’s general plan implementation, planning initiatives and grant funding received in 2025.
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees meets on Monday, March 9 at 5 p.m. (agenda) to receive an update on its 2025 Workplan and to review the 2026 Workplan, which includes continued support of construction of the Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library.
The Finance Committee meets on Wednesday, March 11 at 3 p.m. (agenda) to review the Budget Engagement Commission’s 2026 Workplan, which includes quarterly finance reporting, Measure Z-funded program updates and spending recommendations.
Commission of the Deaf
The Commission of the Deaf meets on Wednesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. (agenda) to discuss selection of its chair and vice chair officers and to review its 2026 Workplan, which includes increased community engagement, city collaboration and an emphasis on arts and culture.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meets on Thursday, March 12 at 9 a.m. (agenda) to conduct public hearings for land/usage zoning cases for several businesses, including for a public hearing to consider revoking Downtown Experiment’s bar and nightclub permit and alcohol sale permit due to multiple code violations and a high volume of emergency calls.
Mobility and Infrastructure Committee
The Mobility and Infrastructure Committee meets on Thursday, March 12 at 1 p.m. (agenda) to review vendor and contractor performances, review updates on the Water Quality Control Plant’s agreement with Total Dissolved Solids, and review its 2026 Workplan, which includes increased accountability and enhanced community engagement.
Airport Commission
The Airport Commission meets on Thursday, March 12 at 3 p.m. (agenda) to discuss election of its chair and vice chair, and review its March 2026 Airport Manager's Operations and Activity Report, which includes updates on operational and financial activity.
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