City Council does not meet this week. Riverside's city boards and commissions will discuss a proposal to shift crossing guard program costs to school districts and the strategy to transform the newly named Arlington Village stretch of Magnolia Ave. in Ward 5.
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.
Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee
The Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee (Councilmembers Perry, Conder, and Mill) meets on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 1:00 p.m. (agenda) to review a proposal to shift crossing guard program costs to Alvord and Riverside Unified School Districts over five years and review RPD's 2024 Racial Identity Profiling Act report analyzing police stop data patterns.
Cultural Heritage Board
The Cultural Heritage Board meets on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 3:30 p.m. (agenda) to review 4456 Fifth St.'s homeowner's request to keep artificial turf installed in their historic district property's front yard, which conflicts with preservation guidelines requiring natural landscaping, and review design standards for accessory dwelling units that balance housing needs with historic preservation.
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee (Councilmembers Robillard, Cervantes, and Hemenway) meets on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 3:00 p.m. (agenda). Ward 5 Councilmember Mill will be taking Robillard's seat this week as the committee reviews a multi-year strategy to transform the newly named "Arlington Village" aiming to restore the area's historic role as a vibrant community hub while addressing current challenges of public safety, vacant properties, and pedestrian accessibility. The committee will also consider the proposal for an exclusive beverage vending partnership that would provide new vending machines and ongoing maintenance at City parks and other City properties.
Commission on Disabilities
The Commission on Disabilities meets on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 5:30 p.m. (agenda) for a presentation from The Moms Cooperative, an organization that provides support and resources to mothers of children with and without disabilities while working to build a more inclusive community through educational programs and advocacy.
