Riverside, CA

Human Resources Board

The Riverside Human Resources Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber at 3900 Main Street. The main substantive item is a closed-session hearing on the personnel grievance and discipline appeal of public employee Mark Hernandez, with an oath administered to witnesses by the City Clerk. The Board will report any decision from closed session afterward; the rest of the agenda is procedural, including public comment and meeting logistics.

• Closed-session hearing on the discipline appeal and personnel grievance of public employee Mark Hernandez
• City Clerk administers oath to witnesses before the hearing
• Closed session held under Government Code Section 54957 (public employee discipline)
• Board Chair reports the decision following closed session
• Next regular Human Resources Board meeting scheduled Monday, November 2, 2026, at 5 p.m.

City Council

The Riverside City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to work through a mostly routine consent calendar and two employment agreements, then hold a public hearing on new airport fees. Most items are on the consent calendar, meaning they may be approved in one motion without separate discussion unless a councilmember or staff pulls one for debate. The meeting also includes closed sessions on several lawsuits and property negotiations.

• Resolution in support of Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, an $11.25 billion statewide bond on the November 3, 2026 ballot
• Fire Department purchase of one KME Tiller Truck from Fire Apparatus Solutions for $2,817,780.73 from the Measure Z Fund
• Public hearing on eight new Airport Operations Fees, including advertising, filming, event venue rental, and hangar wait list fees, plus an update to the Airport Leasing Program
• Three-year pilot to convert Linden Street between Chicago and Iowa Avenues from four lanes to two lanes with a two-way left-turn median and buffered bike lanes
• Employment agreement for Lori K.M. Cox as Inspector General starting October 19, 2026, and an interim Real Property Services Manager agreement with Eric C. Crockett at $101.85 per hour

City Council

The Riverside City Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026, to act on a consent calendar of routine items and two employment agreements, then hold a public hearing on new airport fees. Most items are grouped for a single vote unless a councilmember pulls one for separate discussion. The meeting also includes presentations and closed sessions on pending litigation.

• Resolution supporting Proposition 1, the $11.25 billion Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 on the November 3 ballot
• Fire Department purchase of one KME Tiller Truck from Fire Apparatus Solutions for $2,817,780.73 from Measure Z funds
• Airport lease with CAVU Aero Service for estimated revenue of $245,688 over five years
• Public hearing on eight new Airport Operations Fees, including advertising, filming, and hangar wait list fees
• Three-year pilot to convert Linden Street between Chicago and Iowa Avenues from four lanes to two lanes with buffered bike lanes

Transportation Board

The Riverside Transportation Board will consider several transportation items, including a proposed long-term closure of the northbound lane on Redwood Drive in Fairmount Park to convert it to a pedestrian and bicycle zone, and an update on the two-way traffic circulation project on Redwood Drive between University Avenue and Ninth Street. The board will also review a revision to the timed bus zone on Myers Street and hear a presentation on the city's General Plan Update and Climate Action Plan. Consent items include approval of minutes and excusing absences.

• Fairmount Park Redwood Drive northbound lane long-term closure and conversion to pedestrian/bicycle zone
• Update on two-way traffic circulation project on Redwood Drive between University Avenue and Ninth Street
• Temporary conversion of University Avenue (S) to one-way eastbound between Redwood Drive and Mount Rubidoux Drive
• Revision to the established timed bus zone on Myers Street
• Riverside GPU & CAAP presentation

Airport Commission

The Riverside Airport Commission meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber at 3900 Main Street. The agenda is largely routine: approving minutes from June 11, 2026, recording one commissioner's absence as excused, deciding whether another commissioner's absence should be excused or unexcused, and receiving the October 2026 Airport Manager's Operations and Activity Report. Public comment is allowed in person, by phone, or via Zoom, limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Consent calendar: approve minutes of the June 11, 2026 meeting
• Consent calendar: record Commissioner Gamblin's absence from the September 10, 2026 meeting as excused
• Discussion item: decide whether Commissioner Coulson's absence from the September 10, 2026 meeting is excused or unexcused
• October 2026 Airport Manager's Operations and Activity Report (presentation)
• Commissioner updates on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended

Planning Commission

Board of Library Trustees

Finance Committee

Board of Ethics

The Board of Ethics will elect a chair and vice chair, hear a presentation on a municipal code rule prohibiting compensated endorsements, and discuss proposed amendments to the municipal code and city charter regarding the board, including a proposed Inspector General amendment. The board will also receive updates from ad hoc committees on public education, standing rules, and the annual code review.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Presentation on RMC 2.78.060.F - prohibition on compensated endorsements
• Discussion of proposed RMC amendment for Inspector General
• Discussion of proposed Charter amendment regarding Board of Ethics
• Approval of September 3, 2026 minutes

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will discuss a proposal from the Leap for Joy Foundation to use Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 grant funds for property acquisition and start-up costs for a short-term residential treatment program for pregnant and parenting teens at 775 Huston Street. The committee will also consider amendments to the Mobile Home Parks Rental Stabilization Ordinance and discuss updates to the Homelessness Action Plan's Goal One on housing production. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

• Proposal from Leap for Joy Foundation for grant-funded residential treatment program at 775 Huston Street
• Proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 5.75 (Mobile Home Parks Rental Stabilization Ordinance)
• Discussion of Homelessness Action Plan Goal One - Increase Housing Production with Focus on Affordability
• Legislative update
• Items for future consideration

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities will consider consent calendar items including contracts, work orders, and agreements, and receive updates on gas turbine repairs and greenhouse gas allowance proceeds. The most consequential item is a $1.9 million agreement for membrane replacement at the John W. North Water Treatment Plant.

• Approve $1,902,838 agreement with ZENON Environmental for membrane replacement at John W. North Water Treatment Plant, plus $190,284 change order authority
• Recommend City Council approve assignment of two $5,000,000 contracts with Resource Innovations for Outdoor Lighting and Small Business Direct Installation programs
• Approve agreement with SoCal Gas for conveyance of easements on City-owned land at RWQCP and RERC facilities
• Approve $72,000 work order to re-route fiber optic cable at Orange Street for Hunter circuits 21 and 22 conversion project
• Approve $104,000 work order for fiber installation to Rohr Substation

Housing and Homelessness Committee

The Housing and Homelessness Committee will discuss using Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 grant funds for property acquisition and start-up costs of a short-term residential treatment program for pregnant and parenting teens at 775 Huston Street. They will also consider amendments to the Mobile Home Parks Rental Stabilization Ordinance and discuss updates to the Homelessness Action Plan's Goal One on increasing affordable housing production. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

• Proposal to use HHAP Round 4 funds for property acquisition and program start-up at 775 Huston Street
• Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 5.75 (Mobile Home Parks Rental Stabilization Ordinance)
• Discussion of Homelessness Action Plan Goal One: Increase Housing Production with Focus on Affordability
• Legislative update
• Items for future committee consideration

Human Relations Commission

The Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for September 24, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2026.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for October 22, 2026

Planning Commission

The Riverside Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for a charter school and one for an assisted living facility. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from its August 13, 2026 meeting. Both projects are proposed for existing buildings and are exempt from further CEQA review.

• Conditional Use Permit for Alta Vista Innovation High School, a charter school for up to 225 students aged 14-23, at 6422 Magnolia Avenue
• Conditional Use Permit for an Assisted Living Facility with 48 licensed beds at 18171 Van Buren Boulevard
• Both projects are in existing buildings and are exempt from CEQA review under Section 15301
• Consent calendar includes approval of minutes from August 13, 2026

Museum of Riverside Board

The Museum of Riverside Board is meeting to receive and discuss reports on a joint membership program with the Riverside Museum Associates, repatriation legislation (including NAGPRA and state AB 275), collaborative relationships, and public engagement. The board will also hear updates from partner organizations and staff. No votes on substantive policy are listed; most items are discussion and information only.

• Presentation on jointly branded museum membership program with Riverside Museum Associates
• Presentation on repatriation legislation, including federal NAGPRA and state Assembly Bill 275
• Report on collaborative relationships maintained by the Museum of Riverside
• Report on public engagement opportunities
• Updates from Riverside Museum Associates and Harada House Foundation

Community Police Review Commission

The Community Police Review Commission will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar items, a K9 unit presentation, and a discussion of the CPRC Compliance Evaluation Letter regarding Riverside Police personnel complaint cases. The agenda also includes routine updates from committees, the police department, and the city manager's office.

• Receive and discuss CPRC Compliance Evaluation Letter of Riverside Police personnel complaint cases
• Police Department K9 Unit presentation
• Minutes of August 26, 2026
• Receive and file communications report for August 2026
• Ad-Hoc Committee updates on Bylaws, Policies and Procedures and Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA)

City Council

The Riverside City Council will hold a public hearing on the annual mobile home parks rent stabilization review and consider a proposed five-year sewer services rate plan, scheduling a public hearing for it. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as contracts, grants, and lease agreements, plus multiple closed session items on litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing: Mobile home parks rent stabilization annual review
• Proposed Sewer Services Five-year Rate Plan through July 1, 2031; public hearing to be scheduled
• Approve Master Lease with Stryker Sales for cardiac monitors: $316,000.35/year, total $1,718,251.90 over 5 years
• Accept FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant for Hawarden Fire: $522,241.55 eligible costs, 75% federal reimbursement
• Award Biosolids Centrifuge 2 Installation contract to W.M. Lyles Co.: $1,190,000, not-to-exceed $1,487,500

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the annual mobile home parks rent stabilization review and consider a proposed five-year sewer services rate plan, scheduling a public hearing. The consent calendar includes contracts for cardiac monitors, citation processing, and biosolids equipment, among other routine items. Closed sessions cover litigation, labor negotiations, and recruitment for Inspector General and City Manager.

• Approve Master Lease Agreement with Stryker Sales, LLC for cardiac monitors, $1,718,251.90 total over five years
• Accept FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant for $522,241.55 (75% federal reimbursement) for Hawarden Fire
• Approve agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for $1,248,739.50 for parking citation processing over three years
• Award bid to W. M. Lyles Co. for $1,190,000 (up to $1,487,500 with change orders) for Biosolids Centrifuge 2 installation
• Adopt resolution revising Electric Rules 11-13, closing Schedule EV to new customers, removing Self-Gen Program Cap

Commission on Aging

The Commission on Aging is holding its regular meeting, which includes a presentation from the Braille Institute on its programs and services. The commission will also consider meeting minutes and receive updates from its ad hoc committees on housing, senior health, events, environment, and mobility. Public comment is invited.

• Presentation: Braille Institute Programs & Services
• Consent calendar: Meeting minutes of 8/17/2026
• Ad hoc committee updates: Housing, Senior Health, Events, Environment, Mobility

Park and Recreation Commission

The Riverside Park and Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss park and recreation matters. The main discussion item is an update on the Nichols Park Community Center project, including a conceptual building layout. The agenda also includes a presentation from the Riverside Live Steamers, approval of the previous meeting's minutes, and routine communications and announcements.

• Nichols Park Community Center Project Update with conceptual building layout
• Presentation by the Riverside Live Steamers
• Approval of meeting minutes from 8/17/2026
• Public comment period (3-minute limit) and eComment option

Inland California Community Capital Fund Corporation

The Inland California Community Capital Fund Corporation is meeting to consider accepting a new board member, accepting a resignation, and authorizing an application to the federal Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund as a New Markets Tax Credits Community Development Entity. The board will also discuss and potentially approve the formation of a Low-Income Advisory Board with initial appointments.

• Action to accept Brian Kennedy, Jr. (AmPac Business Capital) as Executive Board member
• Action to accept resignation of Hilda Kennedy (AmPac Business Capital)
• Authorization to apply as a New Markets Tax Credits Community Development Entity with the federal Treasury Department
• Discussion on appointing Low-Income Advisory Board members
• Approval to form a Low-Income Advisory Board with six initial appointments

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss a recommendation for the City Council to adopt a resolution establishing a Capital Investment Incentive Program. The meeting also includes discussions on code enforcement operations and updates regarding business engagement and staffing.

• Resolution establishing a Capital Investment Incentive Program (CIIP)
• Discussion of Code Enforcement Operations, Processes and Practices
• Presentation on HUMANBULB: Community Impact & Future Collaboration
• General Plan: Business Engagement and Updates presentation
• Business Excellence Series: Hyundai Rotem presentation

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider a resolution to establish a Capital Investment Incentive Program (CIIP). The meeting also includes discussions on code enforcement operations and updates regarding the General Plan and organizational staffing.

• Resolution establishing a Capital Investment Incentive Program (CIIP)
• Discussion on Code Enforcement Operations, Processes and Practices
• Presentation on Humanbulb community impact and future collaboration
• General Plan business engagement and updates
• Economic Development organizational and staffing updates

Commission on Disabilities

The Riverside Commission on Disabilities will receive a presentation from the City's Public Works department, consider approving attendance at the Planes-N-Treats event, and review routine items including meeting minutes and excused absences. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial actions listed.

• Presentation from City of Riverside Public Works
• Approval of attendance at Planes-N-Treats event
• Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes
• Excused absences for Commissioners Beltran, Dryan-Zagala, and Rand
• Updates from Webpage, Event, and Resource Guide Ad Hoc Committees

Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee

The Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially approve the Riverside Police Department's annual Military Equipment Policy review, as required by Assembly Bill 481. They will also receive an update on tow company fees and the low-value vehicle per-tow fee process. The agenda includes public comment and items for future consideration.

• Annual review of Riverside Police Department Military Equipment Policy (AB 481)
• Update on tow company fees and low-value vehicle per tow fee
• Legislative update
• Public comment period (3-minute limit)

Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee

The Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee will hold its annual review of the Riverside Police Department’s policy on military equipment, including approval, acquisition, deployment, and reporting requirements. The meeting will also include an update on tow company fees for vehicles towed by Riverside police and a legislative update.

• Annual review of Riverside Police Department Military Equipment Policy (AB 481 compliance)
• Update on tow company fees and low-value vehicle per tow fee process
• Legislative update

Cultural Heritage Board

The Cultural Heritage Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026. No agenda items were discussed.

• Meeting cancelled for September 16, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for October 21, 2026

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three land-use items, including an appeal of a Planning Commission decision on a 56-lot residential development, a General Plan text amendment for the Public Safety Element, and an appeal of a denied alcohol license for a wine and spirits shop. The council will also discuss creating an AI policy working group and will enter closed session for litigation, personnel, and labor negotiations.

• Public hearing on Meritage Homes' 56-lot Planned Residential Development along La Sierra Avenue, including a proposed median break condition
• General Plan Text Amendment to Public Safety Element for AB 2140 compliance
• Appeal of Planning Commission denial for Jazz's Wine and Spirit shop at 6491 and 6499 Magnolia
• Proposed $10,000,000 bond for Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch)
• Approve $20,000 grant from Resilient Cities Catalyst for Northside Agriculture Innovation Center

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on a 56-unit residential development on La Sierra Avenue, a General Plan amendment for the Public Safety Element, and an appeal of a denied wine and spirits shop at 6491/6499 Magnolia. It will also consider creating an AI policy working group and numerous consent calendar items, including contracts and grants. Closed sessions cover litigation, labor negotiations, and city manager recruitment.

• Public hearing on 56 single-family lots with median break on La Sierra Avenue (PR-2024-001711)
• Appeal to approve Jazz's Wine and Spirit shop at 6491/6499 Magnolia
• Resolution to establish Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 with up to $10M in bonds (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch)
• Application for up to $27.5M from Transformative Climate Communities for Arlanza, Arlington Heights, Casa Blanca
• Contracts for new SPC Jesus S. Duran Eastside Library: $519,672.56 furniture and $300,607.58 shelving

Board of Public Utilities

The Board of Public Utilities meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Land Use Committee

The Riverside Land Use Committee will discuss two items: proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 on entertainment permit issuance and appeals, and amendments to prohibit data centers as an allowable land use. The committee will also receive a legislative update and consider future agenda items. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

• Review proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 on Entertainment Permit issuance and appeals process
• Discuss amendments to prohibit data centers as an allowable land use
• Legislative update
• Items for future Land Use Committee consideration
• October 12, 2026 meeting cancelled

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board is holding a public hearing to accept comments on proposed revisions to the Reclassification Policy (II-02), part of the 2026 HR Policy Revisions. The board will also receive a presentation on employee engagement and consider excusing four board members' absences from the June 1, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes routine consent calendar items and director updates.

• Public hearing on Reclassification Policy (II-02) revision
• Employee Engagement Report presentation
• Excuse absence of Board Member Elizabeth Scott-Jones from June 1, 2026 meeting
• Excuse absence of Board Member Ashley Sandoval from June 1, 2026 meeting
• Excuse absence of Board Member Jadie Lee from June 1, 2026 meeting

Land Use Committee

The Land Use Committee will discuss proposed amendments to the Riverside Municipal Code regarding entertainment permits and the appeals process, and will consider amendments to prohibit data centers as an allowable land use. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

• Review proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 on Entertainment Permit issuance and appeals
• Discuss amendments to prohibit data centers as an allowable land use
• Legislative update
• Items for future consideration

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review routine reports including trust fund expenditures for library materials and gift fund donations. The meeting also includes updates on the Summer Reading Program and a room naming campaign.

• Trust fund expenditures report of $13,602.42 for books and materials
• Report of gift fund donations of $1,000 or more
• Acceptance of a five-book donation from Assembly Member Dr. Corey Jackson
• Five-year update on the Literacy Legacy room naming campaign
• Update on the Summer Reading Program

Airport Commission

The Riverside Airport Commission will convene at 3 p.m. in the Art Pick Council Chamber to conduct a routine meeting. Items include approval of prior minutes, review of excused absences, and a presentation of the Airport Manager’s September operations report. No substantive decisions are scheduled.

Budget Engagement Commission

The Budget Engagement Commission will discuss a supplemental appropriation of $293,132.21 for a service agreement with Cal Fire for wildland fire protection, and will also discuss the scope of the commission itself. The agenda includes routine consent items (minutes and attendance report) and public comment opportunities.

• Measure Z – Service Agreement with Cal Fire for Wildland Fire Protection Services: $293,132.21 supplemental appropriation
• Discussion of the scope of the Budget Engagement Commission (Municipal Code Chapter 2.90)
• Minutes of August 13, 2026 meeting
• Attendance report noting absences of Vice Chair Vandenberg, Commissioner Hutchins, and Commissioner Tsherednikov

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 24, 2026. No items were discussed or decided.

Deaf Commission

The Deaf Commission will meet to discuss potential updates to the commission's logo and review the proposed 2027 workplan and goals. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the June 10, 2026, meeting.

• Review of possible changes to Deaf Commission Logo
• Proposed 2027 Deaf Commission Workplan and goals
• Approval of June 10, 2026, meeting minutes