This Week in City Hall: November 4, 2024

Correction – Nov. 4, 2024, 7:25 a.m.
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the City Council would be approving changes to public comment and Spanish translation services. That item was removed from the Council's agenda in a revision released on Friday, November 1, after the first draft of this story had already been written.

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, November 5, in afternoon sessions at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. (agenda). The agenda includes:

Approving changes framed to make public meetings more efficient: requiring advance notice for Spanish translation services and limiting when remote public comments (not e-comments submitted in advance of meetings) to the opening of public meetings as recommended by the Council's Governmental Process Committee on October 2.
Considering changes to a 2022 agreement for installing a city-wide fiber-optic network, allowing the $300 million private project to move forward with revised placements of "micro trenches" originally planned to be installed where pavements meet gutters near the edge of streets.
A presentation on City plans to develop guidelines for using AI in city operations, focusing on responsible and transparent implementation to improve services while protecting residents' interests.
Considering approving a new 7-Eleven gas station at Van Buren and Primrose, across the street from the new In-n-Out Burger on Van Buren at the 91.
Considering plans to expand its septic waste receiving program to include commercial waste while raising fees to better cover costs.

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board meets on Monday, November 4, at 5:00 p.m. (agenda) for regular business.

Transportation Board

The Transportation Board meets on Wednesday, November 6, at 5:30 p.m. (agenda) to consider a year-long test of traffic pattern changes on Redwood Drive to reduce cut-through traffic.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meets on Thursday, November 7, at 9:00 a.m. (agenda) to consider approving a new 49-home subdivision at Victoria Avenue and La Sierra Avenue.

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics meets on Thursday, November 7, at 5:00 p.m. (agenda) to conduct an initial review of an ethics complaint against Councilmember Conder to determine if it warrants a full hearing.