ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMAKING,
AND BRANDING/MARKETING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
CITY OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022, 3 Р.M.
RIVERSIDE
VIRTUAL MEETING
City of Arts & Innovation TELEPHONE PUBLIC COMMENT
PRESENT: Chair Fierro, Vice Chair Edwards, and Member Hemenway ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Diana Alegria, Brandon Mercer, Rafael Guzman, Ryan Marty, Brad Boneville, Caleb Ragan, Lizeth Vega, Gary Merk, Nathan Freeman, Paloma Montes, Donesia Gause, Frank Assumma, Eydee Jimenez, Craig Kodat, Mary Kopaskie-Brown, David Murray, David Welch, Edward Enriquez, and Matthew Taylor
Chair Fierro convened the meeting at 3:04 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Janice Rooths spoke regarding inclusionary housing and equity. Janice Penner spoke regarding Parking Garages 1 and 2. Maribel Nunez spoke regarding cannabis, equity, inclusionary housing, and affordable housing. Gaby spoke regarding inclusionary housing. Jeff Green spoke regarding inclusionary housing. Anabel Navarrez spoke regarding inclusionary housing, investing in development and cannabis retail to prioritize local hiring.
JOINT DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FROM PELICAN COMMUNITIES AND GREENS
DEVELOPMENT
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Chair Edwards and seconded by Member Hemenway to (1) review and consider a joint development proposal from Pelican Communities and Greens Development for a mixed-use retail/residential project and associated parking on approximately 0.89 combined acres of City-owned property consisting of Public Parking Garages 1 and 2, identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers 213-271-012, and 213-301-006 and 213-301-015 (Property); and (2) direct staff to negotiate a Purchase, Sale, and Development Agreement with Pelican Communities and Greens Development, or a newly formed joint entity between both entities, for the development of a mixed-use retail/residential project and associated parking to be presented to the City Council for final consideration and approval. The motion carried unanimously.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMAKING,
AND BRANDING/MARKETING COMMITTEE
MINUTES
CITY OF THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022, 3 P.M.
RIVERSIDE
VIRTUAL MEETING
City of Arts & Innovation TELEPHONE PUBLIC COMMENT
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS RELATED TO CANNABIS RETAIL USES,
MICROBUSINESSES, AND DISTRIBUTION
This item was moved to March 24, 2022, Economic Development, Placemaking, and Branding/Marketing Committee meeting.
DECARBONIZATION AND ELECTRIFICATION UPDATE
Following discussion and without formal motion, the Committee received and ordered filed update on Decarbonization and Electrification.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
There were no future items for consideration requested at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 3:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Aleg
DIANA ALEGRIA
Deputy City Clerk
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