Government

Lots going on this week, with a report on water quality, ethics complaints, the distribution of federal entitlement funding, and meetings of the Housing and Homelessness Committee and the Planning Commission.

Riverside's star football team could get new football, softball, baseball and soccer fields in Governor Newsom's proposed 2022-2023 budget.

City residents, workers and college students are invited to share their opinions on essential issues like work, education, arts and culture, and public safety.

The agenda is very light due to the Memorial Day holiday. In a special Thursday meeting, City Council will discuss initiating the search for a new city manager during a closed session, and on Wednesday, staff will recommend changes to some city council procedures.

The agenda was revised on Friday to include a last-minute resolution about an affordable housing project. The council will also consider the purchase of two police helicopters with Measure Z funding, and the start of the design phase of a long-discussed grade separation at Third Street.

SiFi Networks will install its fiber-optic networking system city-wide at its own cost, estimated at $300,000,000, then sell access to internet service providers for homes and businesses.

This week the council will look at proposals to install a citywide fiber-optic network by SiFi Networks, provide repayment assistance for utility customers while also lifting the moratorium on disconnecting service for non-payment, an updated presentation on the Biennial budget for 2022-2024, and more.

Outside consultant will study project over 6-8 months and present findings before work begins on overhead transmission lines.

On Tuesday, the City Council will hold its annual recognition ceremony of the 25 Most Remarkable Teens in Riverside. Members will also consider adopting new smoking regulations for multi-unit housing, and weigh the purchase of over 12,000 new trash bins for residents.

Meet seven candidates running for four open seats in Riverside County

Work continues on the general fund and biennial budgets, a grant can help pay for a new RPD service dog, and the Board of Ethics considers amending its current code.

Lawsuit by Riversiders Against Increased Taxes successful: Certification of Measure C blocked

This week the City Council will hear the annual Community Police Review Commission report and consider a new ordinance regarding smoking in multi-housing units. On Thursday, the Planning Commission will review plans for an expansion of the Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center.

Council reviewed the 2022-2024 biennial budget in a special Monday meeting; Tuesday's agenda includes a vote to purchase property currently serving as RPD headquarters and the sale of city-owned land in Casa Blanca for a new affordable housing development

Proposed budgets for 2022 through 2024 get reviewed by the Board of Public Utilities and the Board of Library Trustees, and The City Council to consider adding an initiative onto the November ballot.

Multiple affordable housing projects to be reviewed, City Council inches forward with new city code for street food vendors and multiple roads to soon see new speed limits.

It's the fifth Tuesday of March, so City Council will not meet. For Thursday, the preliminary fiscal year 2022-2024 biennial budget will be reviewed and the Planning Commission will look at a proposed 300-unit housing development.

Riverside Councilmembers took steps that may lead to legalization of cannabis dispensaries in the city by the end of 2022.

City Council will consider approving new rules and speed limits for several roadways this week, the Museum of Riverside has special upcoming events and the annual report on cases of officer-involved deaths and citizen complaints will be reviewed.