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Jul 24, 2026

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Closed session on employee compensation

Published Jul 24, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 9, 2026

City Council approves key ordinances and contracts

The City Council adopted a new reporting ordinance for transporting people without a fixed nighttime residence and approved a five-year Motorola contract to upgrade Police Department body worn and in-car cameras, software, licensing, storage, accessories, and warranties.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council adopts ethics, pallet moratorium

The City Council adopted a 45-day moratorium on new or expanded wooden pallet storage yards and approved an ordinance updating the city’s Code of Ethics and Conduct to address digital communications and misconduct.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 12, 2026

City Council approves major capital and transit spending

The City Council approved a $1.98 million City Hall lobby renovation, bought two electric buses for $753,124.43, and accepted a $76,042 clean-energy planning grant. It also approved park and utility-related projects, including playground equipment for Orange Terrace Community Park and an amendment that reduced the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project cost estimate to $14.22 million.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 5, 2026

Council approves fee and policy changes

The City Council approved a citywide policy for ward-specific special events, programs, and projects, and adopted updated transportation mitigation fees for development in Riverside. The council also appointed two people to local boards and commissions and approved prior meeting minutes.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Riverside Council approves housing and safety measures

The City Council approved funding for two Mulberry Street affordable housing projects, adopted a ban on kratom product sales and distribution, and authorized a five-year $1.11 million phone services renewal.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Closed session on city attorney recruitment

City Council adjourned to closed session to discuss recruitment of the City Attorney and planned to reconvene the next day.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

City Council meeting summary

The City Council canceled its April 28 meeting for lack of agenda items and approved a Total Dissolved Solids Management Plan agreement for the Riverside Regional Water Quality Control Plant.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Council approves nitrous oxide ban

The City Council introduced an ordinance to prohibit the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide in Riverside and approved the rest of the consent calendar unanimously, aside from one duplex demolition item that was pulled for further work.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Council approves zoning and project actions

The City Council approved major zoning-related actions, including certifying the final environmental review for the Massachusetts Point Project and adopting a zoning map change affecting about 14.42 acres. It also adopted a rules-of-procedure resolution and voted to send the Community Support Grant awards back for reconsideration.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

City Council approves several measures

The City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance updating multiple Municipal Code titles, appointed David Crohn to the Cultural Heritage Board, and approved a new City of Riverside Extraordinary Achievement Award with Duane and Kelly Roberts named as the first recipients.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Riverside Council advances tax measure

The City Council adopted a resolution calling a June 2, 2026 municipal election to place a general tax measure on the ballot, seeking to renew the city’s transaction and use tax at an updated 1.25% rate until ended by voters.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

City Council approves major spending and code updates

The City Council unanimously approved a $500,000 transfer to help pay for City Hall basement flood damage repairs, adopted an ordinance updating the regular council meeting schedule, and adopted a zoning code amendment for industrial development standards.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

City Council workshop on 2026 priorities

The Council reviewed the proposed 2026 Book of Work and shared priorities by ward, but took no formal vote or action on the workshop items.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Riverside Council approves housing and street work

The City Council approved a $3.53 million affordable housing grant agreement for the Entrada project and a $1.95 million contract for street preservation work, while continuing a proposed 117-unit housing project to April 21, 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Riverside Council approves zoning changes

The City Council introduced an ordinance to amend several parts of Title 19 of the Riverside Municipal Code on zoning and industrial development standards, while voting to review the process again in one year.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

City Council approves landmark and bridge work

The Council unanimously designated the Hays-Pattee Residence at 3611 Mount Rubidoux Drive as City Historic Landmark #153 and approved a $3,975,276 amendment for Mission Boulevard Bridge improvements at the Santa Ana River, raising that agreement to $5,208,186.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

City Council approves major election and utility actions

The City Council adopted a June 2, 2026 general municipal election for Wards 2, 4, and 6, approved a $300,000 increase for outside legal services tied to power purchase negotiations, and advanced multiple staffing, board, and capital actions.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

City Council approves major funding and contract items

The City Council approved $182,814.20 in sponsorship support for charitable and community events, authorized a $1,500,471 grant application for the Youth Service Corps program, and adopted a salary-plan amendment to update pay schedules and comply with CalPERS reporting requirements.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 2, 2025

Riverside Council approves downtown assessments

The City Council unanimously adopted the 2026 assessments for the Riverside Downtown Partnership, which will support the Downtown Parking and Business Improvement Area.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

City Council meeting summary

Riverside City Council approved several code updates, including new fire-prevention and fire-alarm rules, and adopted a new $7,511 application fee for testing-laboratory commercial cannabis permits.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

City Council approves fee and housing actions

The City Council adopted a zoning code amendment, approved a new valet parking fee, and redirected $100,000 from the Senior Supplemental Rental Assistance Program to emergency food assistance for residents affected by the federal government shutdown.

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Briefing

Oct 28, 2025

Council approves tax district, water and cannabis items

The City Council approved a new Community Facilities District for Sagecrest, including special taxes to fund public safety and maintenance services, and certified the election results tied to that district.

4 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Council adopts ordinance, approves legal funding

The City Council adopted an ordinance updating the appeal process for junk dealers, scrap metal recyclers, and adult-oriented businesses, and approved up to $83,000 more for outside legal services in Simpson v. City of Riverside.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Council adopts immigration enforcement resolution

City Council adopted Resolution No. 24310 affirming transparency, community safety, and clear identification standards in federal immigration enforcement activities in Riverside, passing 4-3 after public comment from 77 speakers.

2 min readMunicipal coverage