This week, the City Council will discuss a preview of the City's 2024-2026 budget, an increase in illegal fireworks penalties from $1,000 to $1,500, and the potential return of pedal boats to Fairmount Lake.
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, May 21, in an afternoon session at 1:00 p.m. and an evening session at 6:15 p.m. (agenda). The agenda includes:
Selecting the official 2023 City Spirit Award nominee from the final list of five options, including artist Juan Navaro, the 2023 Riverside County Teacher of the Year Beth Schwandt, and Duane and Kelly Roberts.
An extended workshop for the City's 2024-2026 budget in advance of its June 25 public hearing.
The Commission on Aging meets on Monday, May 20, at 4:00 p.m. (agenda) for a presentation on nutrition for older adults.
Park and Recreation Commission
The Park and Recreation Commission meets on Monday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m. (agenda) for a presentation from the Southern California Golf Association and a budget review.
Community Police Review Commission
The Community Police Review Commission will meet on Wednesday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m. (agenda) to continue reviewing an Officer-Involved Death case.
The Economic Development Committee meets on Thursday, May 23, at 3:00 p.m. (agenda) to consider the City's Arts & Cultural Affairs Sponsorship Program spending in the 2024-2025 budget.
Human Relations Commission
The Human Relations Commission meets on Thursday, May 23, at 6:00 p.m. (agenda) for a presentation from Riverside University Health Systems and a review of the Police Department's Use of Force policies and statistics.
A year-end financial review, approving drones for anti-illegal fireworks policing, and a one-year pilot project to reduce cut-through traffic on Redwood Drive are on the City Council's agenda.
CSDR Football to be recognized by the Mayor; City Council will consider streamlining the permitting process for pre-approved ADUs and the final reallocations of $7.2 million in ARPA funding.
Reaccreditation by the Center for Public Safety Excellence highlights the department's handling of 43,000+ incidents, placing it among the top five fire agencies in California.
