The Housing and Homelessness Committee reviewed successful programs in other cities as potential models for Riverside's provision of secure lots, basic amenities, and pathways to permanent housing for unhoused community members.
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A quarterly review of the City's budget proposed City purchasing reforms intended to create opportunities for local businesses, and considering a program to provide secure overnight parking and support services for residents living in their vehicles are all on this week's agendas.
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 will meet in closed and open sessions on Tuesday, January 28, in afternoon sessions at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (agenda). The agenda includes:
The Housing and Homelessness Committee (Councilmembers Cervantes, Mill, and Robillard) meets on Monday, Jan. 7, at 3:30 p.m. (agenda) to consider launching a safe parking program, building on successful models from other California cities that provide secure overnight parking and support services for residents living in their vehicles.
The Board of Public Utilities meets on Monday, Jan. 27, at 6:30 p.m. (agenda) to consider a $2.18M infrastructure upgrade replacing aging water mains, review RPU's 2024 audit report, and consider a new $4.8M battery storage contract to strengthen future power reliability.
The Commission on Aging meets on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 4:00 p.m. (agenda) and will celebrate 50 years of city transportation services dedicated to serving Riverside's senior and disabled residents.
The Housing and Homelessness Committee reviewed successful programs in other cities as potential models for Riverside's provision of secure lots, basic amenities, and pathways to permanent housing for unhoused community members.
City Council does not meet this week. The Police Review Commission will review the Racial Identity Profiling Act Annual Report for 2024.
Council cites full-time demands of job in approving first pay increase since 2023; monthly car stipend also increased to $500.
Approving new contracts for RPD and considering a potential raise to the Mayor and Councilmembers' salaries are on the City Council agenda this week.
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