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.
City Council to finalize RPU rate increases, consider new contractor requirements, a small-business COVID recovery grant program, and a 247-unit apartment complex on University Ave.
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.
City Council
City Council will meet in closed and open sessions on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. (agenda).
Highlights of items for public discussion.
A proposal to require contractors and subcontractors of large projects in the city to be validated through the Business Tax Division before construction starts.
A public hearing following the Planning Commission's approval of a proposal for a 247-unit apartment complex on University Ave.
Approving the refinance of existing bonds to streamline the City's financial obligations and save money on interest payments.
Note: last week, we incorrectly reported the RPU Board was seeking a bond issuance, not a refinance.
Approving the rate increase for residential electric, water, and trash collection rates.
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging meets Monday, September 11, at 4:00 p.m. for a presentation on proposed fare increase for the Riverside Connect transportation service.
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.
