City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JANUARY 10, 2023 FROM: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WARDS: ALL
DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION ISSUE:
Receive an overview of the Community & Economic Development Department and recognize Department employees.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive an overview of the Community & Economic Development Department and recognize the Department’s employees.
BACKGROUND
The Community & Economic Development Department (Department) is committed to the highest level of public service through neighborhood enrichment, arts, innovation, health and safety within our built environment, and economic growth that collectively improves the quality of place for the Riverside community.
The Department provides a wide variety of unique programs and services that support diverse neighborhoods while facilitating investment consistent with community expectations. The Department continues to advance the City’s quality of life through efforts aligned with the Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan, General Plan 2025, and other important programs and initiatives within the City of Riverside.
The Department includes a total of ten Divisions supported by 122.5 budgeted employees, which include Administration/Fiscal, Arts & Cultural Affairs, Building & Safety, Community Development Block Grants/Funding, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Neighborhood Engagement, Planning, Real Property Services, and the Successor Agency.
DISCUSSION:
The attached presentation highlights an overview along with the recent activities of the Department and recognizes the work of its employees.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this update.
Prepared by: Jennifer A. Lilley, Community & Economic Development Director Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/ Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer Approved by: Rafael Guzman, Assistant City Manager
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Presentation
CEDD Overview and Recognition ● Page 2