Riverside Blog

Tue, Oct 20 City Council, 1:00 PM

• 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meetings: Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Governmental Processes Committee at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber COMMUNICATIONS
• 13 Approve Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements with: Brian and Gina Walden, 3673 Linwood Place; Malissa McKeith, 2881 Rumsey Drive; Mary Lugo, 3601 Linwood Place; Jennifer Allen, 3869 Linwood Place; Benjamin and Hilary Guizlo, 4438 5th Street; Thomas Dover and Lorin Wolf, 4989 Magnolia Avenue; Crystal Coleman, 3221 Redwood Drive; Cory Timerman and Rebecca Reames, 3770 Locust Street; Austin Johnson, 4485 6th Street; Nyle Kanda, 2139 Archdale Street; Dominick Ricci and Anna Gaissert, 5958 Edith Avenue; Roger Tomihama (4562 Orange Street LLC), 4562 Orange Street; Rafael Garcia Negrete and Cristina Valadez, 4536 Indian Hill Road; Miguel Baeza (Cabrillo Landmark Management LLC), 3595 University Avenue; and Andrew and Rachel Davidge, 3630 Castle Reagh Place for minimum term of 10 years with annual automatic renewals (Wards 1, 3, and 4) Community and Economic Development
• 41 Adopt a Resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside, authorizing the levy of special taxes and calling an election therein - Adopt a Resolution of the City of Riverside acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness within said community facilities district not-to-exceed $10,000,000 and calling an election therein – Adopt a Resolution of the City of Riverside acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside certifying the results of the October 20, 2026 Special Tax and Bond elections - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside authorizing the levy of special taxes within the district - Approve funding agreements between the City of Riverside, Century Communities, Far-West Industries and Meritage Homes - Approve Joint Communities Facilities Agreements with City of Riverside, Alvord Unified School District, Century Communities and Meritage Homes (Finance) (Wards 4, 5, and 6) (5-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALSWhat it means for owners →
• 42 Case PC-2025-00439 - Matt Reid for TDA Investment Group - Determine that project information provided in Environmental Impact Report Addendum will not result in significant effects on the environment, and therefore find project is consistent with adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for Planning Case P14-0294 Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and amendment to the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR” or “Certified FEIR”) (State Clearinghouse No. 2016031001) - Approve Case PC-2025-00439 General Plan, Specific Plan, and Zoning Code Map Amendments to facilitate potential future expansion of Altura Credit Union Headquarters - Adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Designations of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to 1) approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor’s Parcel Number 291-440-042, from CSHCSP - Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to C–Commercial; and 2) approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-004 and 291-440-008, from C–Commercial to CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan - Adopt a Resolution amending language in the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan 1) by removing approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor Parcel Numbers 291-440-008 and 291-440-004 from the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan and incorporating into the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan; and 2) by removing approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor Parcel Number 291-440-042 from the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and incorporate it into the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by 1) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-042, from CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to O-SP-Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones and 2) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 291-440-008 and 291-440-004, from the O-SP–Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones to the CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 2) (5-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
• 43 Case PC-2026-00408 - City of Riverside - Zoning Text Amendments - Determine Case PC-2026-00408 is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of the project will not have effect on the environment - Approve Case PC-2026-00408 (Zoning Text Amendment) based on findings summarized in Planning Commission staff report of May 21, 2026 - Introduce an Ordinance amending various Sections of Title 18 (Subdivision), Title 19 (Zoning), and Title 20 (Cultural Resources) of the Riverside Municipal Code to update references and naming conventions, and make other minor, non-substantive changes and technical corrections as required to provide clarity, correct errors, or remove redundancy (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS

Tue, Oct 20 City Council, 1:00 PM

• 2 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Mayor and City Council, Ward updates, and announcements of upcoming events Announcement of Committee meetings: Safety, Wellness and Youth Committee at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Economic Development Committee at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Housing and Homelessness Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Governmental Processes Committee at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber Land Use Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2026, Art Pick Council Chamber COMMUNICATIONS
• 13 Approve Mills Act Historic Property Preservation Agreements for property tax reduction and corresponding property improvements with: Brian and Gina Walden, 3673 Linwood Place; Malissa McKeith, 2881 Rumsey Drive; Mary Lugo, 3601 Linwood Place; Jennifer Allen, 3869 Linwood Place; Benjamin and Hilary Guizlo, 4438 5th Street; Thomas Dover and Lorin Wolf, 4989 Magnolia Avenue; Crystal Coleman, 3221 Redwood Drive; Cory Timerman and Rebecca Reames, 3770 Locust Street; Austin Johnson, 4485 6th Street; Nyle Kanda, 2139 Archdale Street; Dominick Ricci and Anna Gaissert, 5958 Edith Avenue; Roger Tomihama (4562 Orange Street LLC), 4562 Orange Street; Rafael Garcia Negrete and Cristina Valadez, 4536 Indian Hill Road; Miguel Baeza (Cabrillo Landmark Management LLC), 3595 University Avenue; and Andrew and Rachel Davidge, 3630 Castle Reagh Place for minimum term of 10 years with annual automatic renewals (Wards 1, 3, and 4) Community and Economic Development
• 41 Adopt a Resolution establishing Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside, authorizing the levy of special taxes and calling an election therein - Adopt a Resolution of the City of Riverside acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside, determining the necessity to incur bonded indebtedness within said community facilities district not-to-exceed $10,000,000 and calling an election therein – Adopt a Resolution of the City of Riverside acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside certifying the results of the October 20, 2026 Special Tax and Bond elections - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Riverside acting in its capacity as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 2026-1 (Victoria Grove/Pinnacle Pointe/The Ranch) of the City of Riverside authorizing the levy of special taxes within the district - Approve funding agreements between the City of Riverside, Century Communities, Far-West Industries and Meritage Homes - Approve Joint Communities Facilities Agreements with City of Riverside, Alvord Unified School District, Century Communities and Meritage Homes (Finance) (Wards 4, 5, and 6) (5-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALSWhat it means for owners →
• 42 Case PC-2025-00439 - Matt Reid for TDA Investment Group - Determine that project information provided in Environmental Impact Report Addendum will not result in significant effects on the environment, and therefore find project is consistent with adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for Planning Case P14-0294 Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and amendment to the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR” or “Certified FEIR”) (State Clearinghouse No. 2016031001) - Approve Case PC-2025-00439 General Plan, Specific Plan, and Zoning Code Map Amendments to facilitate potential future expansion of Altura Credit Union Headquarters - Adopt a Resolution amending the Land Use Designations of the Riverside General Plan 2025 as to 1) approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor’s Parcel Number 291-440-042, from CSHCSP - Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to C–Commercial; and 2) approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-004 and 291-440-008, from C–Commercial to CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan - Adopt a Resolution amending language in the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan 1) by removing approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor Parcel Numbers 291-440-008 and 291-440-004 from the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan and incorporating into the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan; and 2) by removing approximately 3.9 acres of Assessor Parcel Number 291-440-042 from the Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan and incorporate it into the Canyon Springs Business Park Specific Plan - Waive further readings - Introduce an Ordinance amending the Zoning Map of the City of Riverside pursuant to Chapter 19.090 of the Riverside Municipal Code by 1) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 291-440-042, from CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan to O-SP-Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones and 2) rezoning property identified as Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 291-440-008 and 291-440-004, from the O-SP–Office and Specific Plan (Canyon Springs Business Park) Overlay Zones to the CSHC-SP–Canyon Springs Healthcare Campus Specific Plan (Community and Economic Development) (Ward 2) (5-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS
• 43 Case PC-2026-00408 - City of Riverside - Zoning Text Amendments - Determine Case PC-2026-00408 is exempt from further California Environmental Quality Review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule), as it can be seen with certainty that approval of the project will not have effect on the environment - Approve Case PC-2026-00408 (Zoning Text Amendment) based on findings summarized in Planning Commission staff report of May 21, 2026 - Introduce an Ordinance amending various Sections of Title 18 (Subdivision), Title 19 (Zoning), and Title 20 (Cultural Resources) of the Riverside Municipal Code to update references and naming conventions, and make other minor, non-substantive changes and technical corrections as required to provide clarity, correct errors, or remove redundancy (Community and Economic Development) (All Wards) (10-minute presentation) PUBLIC HEARING/PLANNING REFERRALS AND APPEALS

Thu, Oct 22 Planning Commission, 9:00 AM

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Tue, Oct 6 City Council

• 10 Adopt a Resolution in support of Proposition 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, a $11.25 billion statewide bond measure on November 3, 2026 ballot - Waive further reading (All Wards) Mayor
• 15 Case PC-2026-00909 (VC-S) - Summary Street/Alley Vacation - Determine proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the project will have a significant effect on the environment - Approve Planning Case PC-2026-00909 (VC-S) for Summary Street/Alley Vacation of 2,500 square feet segment of Elizabeth Street Alley, subject to recommended conditions of approval - Adopt a Resolution providing for the Summary Vacation (Case No. PC-2026-00909) of an approximately 2,500-square-foot excess right-of-way of the Elizabeth Street alley, located on the south side of Elizabeth Street, between Magnolia Avenue and Elizabeth Street, Riverside, California - Waive further reading (Ward 3) Community and Economic Development
• 16 Arlington Business Partnership Annual Report - Adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to levy an annual assessment in, the Arlington Business Improvement District for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, generally describing the improvements and activities to be undertaken, and fixing the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the Levy of the Proposed Assessment pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Street and Highways Code - Waive further reading - Schedule Public Hearing for October 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. (Wards 5 and 6) Finance
• 23 Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan Amendment - Approve salary adjustment to Instructor, Museum Program Assistant, Law Clerk, Safety Officer, Assistant Controller, and Fiscal Manager classifications - Approve title changes to the Fire Plan Check Engineer and Parking Control Supervisor classifications - Approve deletion of non-utilized Utility Surveyor/Installer classification - Approve January 1, 2027, State of California Minimum Wage in accordance with law - Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend Parts III and IV of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to reflect the 2027 State mandated increase to the minimum wage effective January 1, 2027; Approve the salary adjustment to the Safety Officer, Assistant Controller, and Fiscal Manager classifications; Approve title changes to the Fire Plan Check Engineer and Parking Control Supervisor classifications; and Deletion of non-utilized Utility Surveyor/Installer classification - Waive further reading (All Wards) Human Resources
• 24 Approve Third Agreement Amendment with OverDrive Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, to increase contract by $300,000 for revised total of $578,075 from General Fund, Library Neighborhood Services Account for subscription services to access Library's digital collection through June 30, 2027, for twelve month term with automatic renewals (All Wards) Library

Tue, Oct 6 City Council

• 10 Adopt a Resolution in support of Proposition 1: The Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, a $11.25 billion statewide bond measure on November 3, 2026 ballot - Waive further reading (All Wards) Mayor
• 15 Case PC-2026-00909 (VC-S) - Summary Street/Alley Vacation - Determine proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense) of the CEQA Guidelines, as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the project will have a significant effect on the environment - Approve Planning Case PC-2026-00909 (VC-S) for Summary Street/Alley Vacation of 2,500 square feet segment of Elizabeth Street Alley, subject to recommended conditions of approval - Adopt a Resolution providing for the Summary Vacation (Case No. PC-2026-00909) of an approximately 2,500-square-foot excess right-of-way of the Elizabeth Street alley, located on the south side of Elizabeth Street, between Magnolia Avenue and Elizabeth Street, Riverside, California - Waive further reading (Ward 3) Community and Economic Development
• 16 Arlington Business Partnership Annual Report - Adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to levy an annual assessment in, the Arlington Business Improvement District for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027, generally describing the improvements and activities to be undertaken, and fixing the time and place for a public hearing before the City Council of the City of Riverside on the Levy of the Proposed Assessment pursuant to Section 36534 of the California Street and Highways Code - Waive further reading - Schedule Public Hearing for October 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. (Wards 5 and 6) Finance
• 23 Master Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan Amendment - Approve salary adjustment to Instructor, Museum Program Assistant, Law Clerk, Safety Officer, Assistant Controller, and Fiscal Manager classifications - Approve title changes to the Fire Plan Check Engineer and Parking Control Supervisor classifications - Approve deletion of non-utilized Utility Surveyor/Installer classification - Approve January 1, 2027, State of California Minimum Wage in accordance with law - Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 21052 to amend Parts III and IV of the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, to reflect the 2027 State mandated increase to the minimum wage effective January 1, 2027; Approve the salary adjustment to the Safety Officer, Assistant Controller, and Fiscal Manager classifications; Approve title changes to the Fire Plan Check Engineer and Parking Control Supervisor classifications; and Deletion of non-utilized Utility Surveyor/Installer classification - Waive further reading (All Wards) Human Resources
• 24 Approve Third Agreement Amendment with OverDrive Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, to increase contract by $300,000 for revised total of $578,075 from General Fund, Library Neighborhood Services Account for subscription services to access Library's digital collection through June 30, 2027, for twelve month term with automatic renewals (All Wards) Library

Thu, Sep 24 Planning Commission

• 2 PLANNING CASE PC-2025-00017 (CUP) - Proposal by Travis Chopp of Western Educational Corporation to consider a Conditional Use Permit to permit a charter school (Alta Vista Innovation High School) consisting of up to 225 students ranging from 14-23 years of age. The 0.23-acre project site fully developed, located at 6422 Magnolia Avenue, situated on the corner of Magnolia Avenue and Beatty Drive, in the CG-SP - Commercial General and Specific Plan (Magnolia Avenue) Overlay Zones, in Ward 3. The Planning Division of the Community & Economic Development Department has determined that the proposal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Contact Planner: Yenifer Cid, Associate Planner, 951-826-5652, ycid@riversideca.gov Board/Commission
• 3 PLANNING CASE PC-2026-00822 (CUP) - Proposal by Ebraheem Hamed of Riverside Heights Assisted Living, LLC., to consider a Conditional Use Permit to establish an Assisted Living Facility to accommodate a total of 48 licensed beds within an existing 14,480-square-foot medical office building. The 2.67-acre project site is located at 18171 Van Buren Boulevard, situated on the west side of Little Court, south of Van Buren Boulevard, in the CR-SP-X-15-S-2 - Commercial Retail, Specific Plan (Orangecrest), Building Setback (15-feet), and Building Stories (2-story) Overlay Zones, in Ward 4. The Planning Division of the Community & Economic Development Department has determined that this project is categorically exempt from further California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines of the CEQA Guidelines, as the project will not have a significant effect on the environment. Contact Planner: Angela Cayabyab, Assistant Planner, (951) 826-5145, ACayabyab@riversideca.gov. Board/Commission