City Council will meet Tuesday to receive $9.3 million in grants for street safety improvements and discuss potential updates to mobile home rent control rules.
Riverside Cultural Landmark #2: The County Courthouse (Robert Reul)
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Monday Gazette: February 3, 2025
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It's Rosa Parks Day, and if you have the flexibility, you can celebrate tomorrow when Metrolink is offering free rides to honor the civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks and her pivotal role in the fight for transportation equity. No ticket is required to ride the train, so you can travel without limits and explore Southern California while celebrating the legacy of equality and access for all.
GOVERNMENT
This Week in City Hall: February 3, 2025
City Council will meet Tuesday to receive $9.3 million in grants for street safety improvements and discuss potential updates to mobile home rent control rules.
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, Feb. 4, in an afternoon session at 3:00 p.m. and an evening session at 6:15 p.m. The agenda includes:
Receiving $9.3 million in grants to make streets safer in western neighborhoods, bringing new bike lanes, improved crosswalks, and traffic calming features to the Arlington, La Sierra, Arlanza, and Ramona areas.
Considering updating mobile home rent control rules to cap annual increases between 2-5%, add tenant protections, and require more transparency from park owners.
Park and Recreation Commission
The Park and Recreation Commission meets on Monday, Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. for a presentation on the upcoming Booker T. Washington Tablet Dedication on Mt. Rubidoux and other businesses.
Governmental Processes Committee
The Governmental Processes Committee (Councilmembers Falcone, Perry, and Conder) meets on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 9:00 a.m. to review the City's Sunshine Ordinance which sets rules for notice and community engagement for public meetings.
Transportation Board
The Transportation Board meets on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 5:30 p.m. to consider a request for speed humps along Maude Street between Lincoln Avenue and Marguerita Avenue.
Board of Ethics
The Board of Ethics meets on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 5:00 p.m. for regular business.
Opinion: Riverside Fire Department Ramps Up Staffing Amid Heightened Wildfire Threat
Chief McKinster leads proactive measures, including strategic resource deployment and increased patrols to identify potential hazards
As we confront the heightened risk of fires posed by recent wind events, I want to assure you that the City of Riverside is taking swift and decisive action to protect our community. The safety of our residents remains our top priority, and we are committed to ensuring that we are prepared to respond to these threats with urgency and efficacy.
I am incredibly proud to say that the Riverside Fire Department is among the best in the nation, with accreditation from the Centers for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and recognition as an ISO Class 1 department. This esteemed status places us in a select group of only four agencies in California that hold both distinctions. This prestigious recognition speaks volumes about the caliber of our fire department.
Riverside Arts Magnet and Municipal Airport Partner to Give Gallery Space to Students
The otherwise empty space will showcase local student talent in rotating student curated exhibitions.
Cardboard sculpture by senior Arianna Naranjo. (Ken Crawford)
Ramona High School's arts magnet program is taking flight with a new gallery space at the Riverside Municipal Airport. The rotating exhibit, located near the main terminal, will feature quarterly displays of student artwork.
Driving the news: The inaugural exhibit showcases pieces from the fall season's Ram-O-Rama student exhibit, with future displays to be curated by a dedicated student committee.
This hands-on experience aims to enhance students' understanding of gallery operations and art presentation.
Why it matters: The collaboration provides a unique platform for students to share their work with the community while filling an otherwise empty space with art.
The gallery's proximity to the popular Airport Café ensures high visibility for the student artwork.
What's next: The student committee will manage the collection, preparation, and installation of each show, rotating exhibits quarterly.
This initiative bridges the needs of local art institutions for gallery space and public spaces seeking aesthetic enhancement.
Where to see it: The Riverside Municipal Airport Terminal is located at 6951 Flight Road.
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