Monday, November 14 Land Use, Sustainability, and Resilience Committee, 3:30pm Nathan Mustafa, Deputy Public Works Director, will be giving a presentation on the City’s temporary and long-term outdoor dining program. Also on the agenda: Tuesday, November 15 City Council, 1:00pm An update on the City
At 4:40pm Council will join Mayor Lock Dawson at the Military Wall of Honor Veterans Day ceremony.
Council will review an outside analysis of the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP), which will provide the city with a second high-voltage transmission line to the California power grid. The project has been been on hold since May 10 when Council voted to begin the search for an outside consultant to study alternatives to the RTRP. According to a statement released by Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) in 2020, Riverside is currently the only city of its size to rely on a single connection to the grid.
A public hearing to consider Robert Vega and Michelle Arasim’s request to consider a Historic Designation of the Powell-Wheeler Residence (3860 El Hijo Street) as a City Landmark.
Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/ Marketing Committee, 3:00pm
Item 2 – Sponsorship Review
On May 5, 2020, the City Council approved the development of an official Naming Rights Policy. That process was tabled during the pandemic, but the City released a Request for Proposal on August 4, 2022 to find a consultant to assist starting a naming rights program and develop a list of potential naming rights sponsorship opportunities throughout the Riverside.
The Committee will review the proposal from The Superlative Group for an agreement worth $317,625 and 15% commission on potential sales.
Item 3 – Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Contract Review
Sherry Shimshock, Senior Project Manager for the Community & Economic Development Department, will give a presentation on the City’s $50,000 per year contract with Inland Empire Small Business Development Center to provide assistance to local small businesses.
Nonprofit groups say the ‘Nonprofit Resilience Fund’ will help address critical needs of residents. Critics argue ‘taxpayer money’ is better used for public work improvements.
Riverside’s new fire chief was sworn in at the Fox Performing Arts Center, emphasizing service, honor, and courage, while the City Manager praised his leadership and community commitment.
