At 70 years old, Pete Staylor continues his mission to raise funds and awareness for arthritis research, proving that age is no barrier to making a difference.
Council will hear the latest updates for the Mission Inn Festival of Lights and receive legal counsel for a lawsuit filed against the city by the Historic Mission Inn Corporation.
Welcome to our weekly digest on public meetings and agenda items worthy of your attention in the next 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.
Human Resources Board
The Human Resources Board meets Monday, November 6, at 5:00 p.m. (agenda) for a special meeting to consider the discipline of a Public Safety Dispatcher.
City Council
City Council will meet in closed and open sessions on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in two afternoon sessions at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (agenda). During the afternoon sessions, Council will:
Hear the latest updates on the Mission Inn Festival of Lights, which has its Switch On Ceremony in less than two weeks, November 18, 2023.
During a closed session, as Successor Agency to the Redevelopment Agency, the Council will receive legal counsel concerning Historic Mission Inn Corporation v. City of Riverside.
Financial Performance and Budget Committee
The Financial Performance and Budget Committee meets on Wednesday, November 8, at 3:00 p.m. (agenda) for an annual update from the Risk Management Division and Insurance Administration.
Commission of the Deaf
The Commission of the Deaf meets on Wednesday, November 8, at 5:30 p.m. (agenda) to discuss an outreach plan.
The Budget Engagement Commission meets on Thursday, November 9, at 5:00 p.m. (agenda) to discuss commission recruitment efforts and review homeless program expenditures.
City Council will consider approving $7.1 million for new fire and service trucks, approving a $6.525 million CalTrans-funded sidewalk project in La Sierra, and designating the home of Miné Okubo an official City Landmark.
Agendas are light and several meetings are cancelled this week due to the Fourth of July holiday. Council will consider updating pension contracts for Police leadership retirement cost sharing, and the Transportation Board will consider eliminating two permit-required street parking zones.
