2022
General Plan
Annual Progress Report
Calendar Year 2022
City of Riverside, California
3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA 92522
Submitted to:
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and
California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
Prepared by:
City of Riverside, Community & Economic Development Department Matthew Taylor – Principal Planner
(951) 826-5773
[email protected]
Pursuant to Government Code § 65400
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Table of Contents
I. Annual Report Introduction ................................................................................................. 1 II. General Plan Implementation .............................................................................................. 2 III. Housing Element Reporting and RHNA Requirements ....................................................... 21 IV. Streamlining Housing Production ....................................................................................... 22 V. General Plan Updates ......................................................................................................... 24 Appendix A - 2020 HCD Annual Progress Report Table B and Table D ....................................................... 26 Appendix B - General Plan Amendment List Post 2025 Program ............................................................... 27 Appendix C - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY 2021-2022 ............................................................... 28
List of Tables
Table 1 - Contents of General Plan ............................................................................................................... 1 Table 2 - 2021 Activities Related to the Amended Implementation Plan .................................................... 3 Table 3 - 2021 Activities Related to the Recently Adopted Action Plan ..................................................... 17 Table 4 – 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation by Income Levels ................................................ 22 Table 5 – RHNA Progress 2021 .................................................................................................................... 23 Annual Progress Report - 2022
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I. Annual Report Introduction
The City of Riverside has prepared and submits this annual progress report (APR) to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). This report satisfies Government Code Section 65400(a)(2), and reflects the programs and actions undertaken to implement the City’s “General Plan 2025” (General Plan) between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. The State of California Government Code Section 65400 requires jurisdictions provide an annual review to their legislative body (in this case City Council), the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR), and California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on the status of the City’s General Plan and progress. The report highlights completed areas of the General Plan and future priorities and amendments. State law requires that the annual report be completed and submitted to the State by April 1 of each year.
The City of Riverside’s General Plan was adopted in 2007 and has been updated periodically as needed or as required by state law. In October 2021, Phase I of the General Plan Update was completed and included the update to the Housing Element and Public Safety Elements concurrent with the Sixth Cycle Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Additionally, Environmental Justice Policies were added throughout the General Plan to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill 686 (Santiago, 2018) and a new Action Plan was approved to facilitate implementation of the newly adopted elements.
The General Plan contains twelve (12) e lements, including the seven (7) required, as per the California Government Code and consistent with the OPR guidelines, and two (2) neighborhood plans. Table 1 lists the elements included within the General Plan and identifies the required or optional elements:
Table 1 - Contents of General Plan
General Plan Element Required or Optional
Land Use and Urban Design REQUIRED
Circulation and Community Mobility REQUIRED
Housing REQUIRED
Public Safety REQUIRED
Noise REQUIRED
Open Space and Conservation (2 elements combined) REQUIRED Arts and Culture OPTIONAL
Education OPTIONAL
Air Quality OPTIONAL
Public Facilities and Infrastructure OPTIONAL
Park and Recreation OPTIONAL
Historic Preservation OPTIONAL
*University Neighborhood Plan (General Plan Appendix C) OPTIONAL *Eastside Neighborhood Plan (General Plan Appendix D) OPTIONAL
On September 24, 2022, the City received notification that HCD had certified the revised adopted Sixth Cycle Housing Element Update as fully compliant with the requirements of State Housing Element Law.
The City continues to pursue implementation of the Housing Element and associated implementation actions outlined in the adopted Action Plan, including efforts funded by SB 2 and LEAP Planning Grants awarded to the City.
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The overall goals of the updated Housing Element include:
1. Removing barriers to development in the City;
2. Aligning City priorities with government processes.
3. Reducing administrative/government redundancies; and
4. Identifying implementation programs that enhance key public services.
The City initiate d an update to the remainder of the General Plan beginning mid -year 2023 (Phase II General Plan Update). The funding for the Phase II General Plan Update includes Measure Z, a one-cent transaction and use tax adopted in November 2016 to help pay for critical unfunded city programs and services. The Phase II General Plan Update will include:
1. A comprehensive update of the City’s General Plan;
2. Revision of the Zoning Code and update of other development-related codes;
3. An evaluation of, and revisions to, the Citywide Design and Sign Guidelines and the Citywide Residential Historic District Design Guidelines;
4. An evaluation of the City’s 19 existing Specific Plans, including plans that may be eliminated or revised; and
5. A Program Environmental Impact Report.
The Phase II General Plan Update will also be paired with the development of a CEQA -certified Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. These will comprise separate, but interrelated, parallel comprehensive planning efforts that will result in a once-in-a-generation roadmap for the future of the City and its people.
II. General Plan Implementation
The General Plan contains an Implementation Plan that includes “tools” that help the City achieve the objectives and policies within several General Plan Elements. This Implementation Plan, which was largely prepared in 2007, or shortly thereafter, includes some programs, projects, and activities that have been completed or are no longer relevant. With the recent adoption of the updated Housing Element, Public Safety Element and Environmental Justice Policies , the existing Implementation Plan was amended to remove any Implementation Tools related to the previous Housing Element and Public Safety Element. A new supplemental, yet separate, Action Plan was approved alongside the Sixth Cycle Housing Element and Public Safety Element adoption . For this Annual Progress Report, both the original Implementation Plan and the recently approved Action Plan have been evaluated for prog ress during the 2022 reporting period.
Table 2 identifies the key activities and projects occurring in 202 2 that relate to specific tools within the Implementation Plan. Table 3 identifies any 2022 activities that relate to the recently Public Safety and Environmental Justice Elements. Information on the progress of the 6th Cycle Housing Element programs can be found in Appendix A of this report. On-going efforts, or those which rely on standardized processes (i.e., CEQA compliance; building permit review, etc. ), are generally not included, unless a noteworthy achievement was accomplished in 2022 or there was a significant change in responsibility. The list of tools provides a snapshot of significant programs or targeted efforts achieved during the reporting period.
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Table 2 - 2021 Activities Related to the Amended Implementation Plan Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
Overarching Implementation Tools
4 Continue to enforce all County, State and
Federal regulations as they apply, including but
not limited to:
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP)
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee
(TUMF) Program
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES)
Williamson Act
South Coast Air Quality Management Plan
(AQMP)
Inter-Regional Partnership (IRP) Program
Riverside County Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan (RCALUCP)
ALL
The Public Works Department Solid Waste Division
implemented residential food waste sorting
requirements Citywide in July 2022 in compliance
with Senate Bill (SB) 1383. This action followed a pilot program launched in late 2021 that successfully
collected over one ton of bagged food.
The City continues to comply with the California
Department of Transportation’s procedures for
selecting professional design consultants per Chapter
10 of the Local Assistance Procedures Manual as
required by the Federal Highway Administration ,
adopted by the City Council late 2021 . Compliance
with this regulation ensures continued eligibility of
State and Federal transportation funds.
The Building and Safety Division continues to
promote the Earthquake Brace and Bolt (EBB)
program since registration was opened on October
17, 2022. The State identified two eligible Riverside
zip codes 92501 and 92507 for this latest round of the
program. As of late last November 2022,
approximately 60 EBB applications from interested
Riverside applicants were received by the program
administrator.
In July 2022, the City Council adopted an ordinance
amending Title 19 (Zoning) of the Municipal Code to
implement the provisions of SB 9 (duplexes and lot
splits); in November of 2022, also adopted an
ordinance amending Title 19 to conform to revisions
to State Density Bonus Law enacted with SB 290 and
Assembly Bill (AB) 2345.
In 2022, 18 new Mills Act contracts were processed
to provide tax incentives to historic property owners
who invest in renovation projects. 2 previously non-
renewed contracts have expired . The City currently
has 108 active Mills Act contracts.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
5 Continue to implement the recommendation s,
as appropriate, of various City and joint local
agency Task Forces and Committees.
ALL
The Santa Ana River Task Force has convened and will
address the river through a four -pronged approach:
(1) engagement (houseless population, stakeholders,
partners, community at large, business community),
(2) enforcement (providing safety and security so
that the community can visit and enjoy the river
district), (3) environment (natural resource
conservation and sustainability), and (4) economics
(financial sustainability, public and private
investments). The Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Department has prepare d a Request for
Proposals to hire a consultant team to perform a
feasibility study for developing the River District Plan and is submitting a grant to the California Coastal
Conservancy to finance this effort.
The City Joined the Alliance for Clean Hydroge n
Energy Systems (ARCHES) consortium to support the
development of hydrogen in Riverside. ARCHES is
California’s public- private hydrogen (H2) hub
consortium to accelerate the development and
deployment of clean, renewable H2 projects and
infrastructure. Clean H2 can supplement renewable
energy sources to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
and advance a zero- carbon economy. The US
Department of Energy plans to award $8 billion to up
to 10 regional H2 hubs to build self -sustaining H2
economies of producers, infrastructure, and users..
8 Annually review the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) of the City and local public works
projects of other local agencies within the
corporate boundaries of Riverside for
consistency with the General Plan, pursuant to
19.050.030 B 6 (of revised Zoning Code) in
accordance with State Law.
I-1.2
LU-10.2
On April 28, 2022 , the City Planning Commission
reviewed for consistency the City’s FY 2022/2024 CIP
program. The Commission found the CIP consistent
with General Plan 2025.
The Airport meets each year in December with the
FAA to review and update it s 5-year Airport Capital
Improvement Plan (ACIP). Due to federal funding
availability, the FAA required the Airport to only plan projects on a bi -
annual basis. This action allows
federal funding for the Airport to accumulate every
other year and reduce the federal funding when the
project is undertaken.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
14 Prepare a specific plan type study for the
connection of Overlook Parkway from
Alessandro Boulevard on the east to the 91
Freeway, on the west. The study will address
crossing of the Alessandro Arroyo, possible
traffic calming measures to protect adjoining
local streets, protection of Victoria Avenue and
the specific connection route to the 91- freeway
westerly of Washington Street.
LU-17
CCM-4.1
CCM-4.2
In March 2016, the City Council directed the
Community & Economic Development Department
to study the impacts of removing Overlook Parkway
from the General Plan Circulation and Community
Mobility Element, Master Plan of Roadways in
conjunction with the next comprehensive General
Plan update.
Riverside continues to prepare for the update of its
General Plan. The General Plan Circulation Element
Update will advance study of the Overlook Parkway
Connection.
31 Place a high priority on having the trails on Figure PR-1 - Parks, Open Space and Trails Map placed
into GIS for accuracy.
ALL
Completed - Staff Completed an updated Trails
Master Plan in 2021 which included adjusting trial
alignments and updating the GIS trails layers.
34 Amend the Subdivision Code, upon adoption, to
add street and trail standards to Chapter 18.210
“Development Standards” (Pages V-59 - V-67).
ALL
Trail standards were included in the Trails Master
Plan Update adopted in 2021 and will be
incorporated into a revised Subdivision Code as part
of the Phase II General Plan Update. Street standards
are completed and are ready for insertion.
38 Riverside will explore funding mechanisms to
support the standards identified in the Library’s
2000 Strategic Plan as appropriate.
ED-5
In 2022 the City engage d with the public to consider
three (3) design concepts for the Eastside Library. An application was submitted for a California State
Library Grant but ultimately was not chosen. The City
is continuing to pursue grant funding for the project.
Air Quality Element Implementation Tools
AQ 6
Continue to promote and enforce the adopted
Citywide Good Neighbor Guidelines to minimize
exposure of diesel emissions to neighbors in
close proximity to a warehouse/distribution
center by eliminating unnecessary diesel truck
trips through residential neig
hborhoods and
reducing diesel idling periods within the
Warehouse/distribution centers.
AQ-1.3
AQ-2.11
(MM AIR 6)
The Good Neighbor Guidelines for Siting New and/or
Modified Industrial Development were extensively
revised and expanded in 2020, accompanied with an
implementing Ordinance amending Title 19 (Zoning)
of the Municipal Code. In January 2022, the City
Council requested that Staff report to the Land Use,
Sustainability and Resiliency Committee on the
adequacy and effectiveness of the GNG 2020. The
LUSRC has continued to provide direction on
prospective updates to the GNG -2020 and
implementing Ordinance, directing Staff to plan and
prioritize revisions to enhance compatibility and
reduce air quality and noise impacts in December
2022.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
AQ 7
To reduce greenhouse gas (GhG) emissions
through reduced energy consumption and the
procurement of lower -emission resources,
Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) shall join the
California Climate Action Registry
(www.climateregistry.org) and comply with GhG
regulations developed by the California Air
Resources Board (CARB) and the California
Energy Commission (CEC) pursuant to AB 32.
RPU shall perform yearly GhG inventories
according to the Power/Utility Protocol to
identify and implement conservation measures
and resource procurement practices that will
reduce its GhG emissions.
(MM AIR 8)
On-going. RPU annually reports its greenhouse gas
emissions according to the mandatory reporting of
greenhouse gas emissions regulation administered
by the California Air Reso urces Board. Additionally,
RPU reports the greenhouse gas emissions
associated with the electricity served to electric
customers on its Power Content Label as required by
the California Energy Commission.
AQ 8
To reduce GhG emissions, the City’s
Environmental Relations Manager, working in
conjunction with RPU shall develop, enhance,
and/or implement programs to reduce energy
consumption. Some examples of programs may
be, but are not limited to:
• Replacing incandescent light bulbs with
compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) or light -
emitting diodes (LEDs);
• Participating in the Energy Star Programs;
• Promotion of the use of energy efficient
equipment and vehicles;
• Promotion of commercial and residential solar
energy rebate programs; and
• Performance base d commercial/industrial
energy efficiency rebate program.
AQ-8.6
AQ-8.8
AQ-8.9
(MM AIR 9)
On-going - RPU’s Customer Engagement Team has
created a broad range of energy efficiency programs
to encourage the reduction of energy consumption.
These fall in line with the requirements of SB1037
and enable the City to meet its energy efficiency
savings goal each year. A comprehensive list of these
programs can be found via:
https://riversideca.gov/utilities/residents and
https://riversideca.gov/utilities/businesses
It should be noted that RPU no longer offers the CFL
replacement program. In addition, RPU no longer
offers a solar energy rebate program at present. New
programs introduced include a revised KEEP energy
efficiency audit program and four new programs
were launched in late 2022.
AQ 22
Continue to implement the traffic light
synchronization program and seek funding
sources for future activities. (Also see Tools CCM
11 and CCM 24)
AQ-2.15
AQ-2.27
AQ-8.30
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-6
In 2021, the City secured additional funding through
the Highway Sa fety Improvement Program to fully
fund its Highway Safety Improvement Program Cycle
VII grant – which includes a comprehensive retiming
of signals within the Central Business District. This
project is anticipated to be completed before
Summer of 2023. .
AQ 23
Implement and construct the approved
Riverside Recycled Water Project to use highly
treated wastewater rather than high quality
potable water to irrigate parks, golf courses, and
other public use facilities.
AQ-8.40
AQ-8.41
AQ-8.42
Construction of th e Riverside Water Quality C ontrol
Plant (RWQCP) expansion was previously completed
to increase the plant capacity and add key systems.
In 2020, Public Works expanded Membrane
Bioreactor (MBR) capacity from 26 Million Gallons /
Day (MGD) to 32 MGD. In May of 2021 all 1,536
modules that make up 32 cassettes of the MBRs were
successfully installed and final testing was
completed.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
Arts and Cultural Affairs Activities
No A&C
Tools
The Arts & Culture Element establishes an
objective to capitalize upon the arts and culture
opportunities offered by the educational
community, by partnering with education
organizations and through private organizations,
to market arts and cultural events, and the use
of municipal resources to promote diverse arts
programs, by promoting collaboration of joint -
use arrangements, and strengthen
collaborations among artists, arts organizations,
teachers, school
administrators and others
responsible for arts curricula.
AC-1
AC-1.1
AC-1.2
AC-1.3
AC-1.4
AC-1.5
AC-1.6
AC-1.7
AC-1.8
AC-2.7
In 2022, the Arts & Cultural Affairs Division regularly showcased on Riverside TV student created content
and shared local artist and educational content on
social media feeds.
The City held the Insect Fair for the 7th year, in
collaboration with UCR Ento mology Department,
Riverside Museum, Library, PRCSD, and RPU. The
event was held on Earth Day and expanded to include
activities related to Earth Day. The event also
incorporated an insect themed art exhibit through a
partnership with the Riverside Arts Co uncil. The Fox
Foundation had 400+ total student participants,
including Tour Guests, Tickets for Students and
Seniors, and Master Classes for High School Students.
The Arts & Cultural Affairs Division continued to
participate with Dia de los Muertos in s ponsorship
and coordination of the Community Altar.
The City participated in the creation, funding, and
completion of RISE! Mural that was a community
collaborative highlighting and celebrating Black Lives
that includes educational resources.
The City also collaborated with Leadership Riverside
to install the “Riverside Resilience” mural at The Box
Theater.
The City installed a new mural at Mariposa Alley,
“How to Fly” to complement the existing art.
No A&C
Tools
The Arts & Culture Element establishes an
objective to celebrate the diversity of Riverside's
neighborhoods and residents, using arts and
cultural programs to build neighborhood identity
and mutual acceptance, by using public art and
cultural programs to help support neighborhood
identity and fos ter neighborhood pride,
outreach programs to bring art into every area of
the community, engaging neighborhood leaders,
and using city facilities to increase visual and
performing arts.
AC-2
AC-2.2
AC-2.2
AC-2.3
AC-2.4
AC-2.5
AC-2.6
In 2022, the Festival of Lights returned with the
Switch-On Ceremony and celebrated it’s 30 th
Anniversary.
Purchased and installed Public Art for Libraries
throughout the city from diverse, local, and
national artists.
Public Art installed throughout the city
Issued over 54 special event permits throughout
the city.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
No A&C
Tools
The Arts & Culture Element establishes an
objective to strengthen Riverside's identity as
the cultural and arts center for the Inland
Empire, and to comprehensively promote and
market Riverside's arts and cultural attractions.
AC-4
AC-4.1
AC-4.2
AC-4.5
AC-4.8
AC-4.15
AC-4-22
AC-4-23
AC-4-24
AC-5
AC-5.1
AC-5.2
AC-5.7
AC-5.9
AC-5.10
The City sponsored funding of $148,969 to
approximately 7 5+ organizations and provided
Emerging Artists Grants of $500- $1,000, with a total
budget of $10,000. In 2022, the Arts & Cultural Affairs Division granted out $288,000+ to arts and cultural
institutions for operational support.
Arts and Culture was regul arly highlighted in the
EXPLORE Magazine, sent to 118,000 households.
City’s partnership with Riverside Art Museum for The
Cheech operation and management agreement was
approved in January 2021. The Cheech opened in
2022.
Harada House:
August 2021 - Harada House project awarded $7
million from the State of California to be used for
rehabilitation.
Circulation & Community Mobility Element Implementation Tools CCM-4
Coordinate with Caltrans and RCTC to develop a
plan for systematic interchange improvements
including SR- 91 interchanges at Van Buren
Boulevard, Tyler Street and Adams Street.
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-5
CCM-1.4
LU-15
The Adams Street Interchange project has continued
with the preparation of environmental documents
with the anticip ated completion of the Draft
Environmental Document by summer 2024.
CCM-6
Support effo rts by Riverside County to widen
Cajalco Road to six lanes.
CCM-1
CCM-5
In December 2021 , the Public Works Department
reviewed the Draft Environmental Impact Report for
the Cajalco Road Widening and Safety Enhancement
Project – which has taken the place of the Mid -
County Parkway south of the City of Riverside. The
City provided comments on the Draft EIR in January
2022.
CCM-7
Explore various traffic calming measures where
needed (i.e., curb extensions, traffic diverters,
entrance treatments, etc.).
CCM-1
CCM-3
CCM-7
CCM-8
In 2021 , the City completed installation of five
neighborhood traffic circles as part of the Active
Transportation Program Cycle II project. An update to
the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program
(NTMP) was presented to City Council in 2022 and
another update is schedule d by Fall 2023 that
includes pavement murals and art crosswalks.
CCM-9
Utilize weigh -in-motion scales to protect local
streets and reduce maintenance costs from the
impacts of overweight truck traffic from both
local truck traffic and regional cut through truck
traffic.
CCM-1
CCM-12
In January 2022 , the City of Riverside commenced
enforcement of an axle restriction prohibiting
vehicles with 4 or more axles traveling along Van
Buren Boulevard between Coyote Bush Drive and
Dauchy Avenue. This restrict ion is anticipated to
reduce the impacts of regional cut through traffic.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
CCM-10
Maintain the traffic operation center to monitor
traffic and modify signal timing as necessary to
alleviate traffic congestion and improve air
quality.
CCM-6
AQ-2
In 2021 , the City continued to prepare for the
implementation of the Highway Safety Improvement
Program Cycle 8 project – which will replace all
outdated interconnected traffic signal controllers
and install a new central traffic system for the traffic operation center. The construction bids received for
the project exceeded the original engineers estimate
and local match funds. Staff is working with Caltrans
to request for additional grant funds to deliver the
project. If additional grant funds and local match
funding is obtained, then the project can be awarded
at City Council before Fall 2023.
CCM-11
Synchronize signals and utilize traffic counts to
maintain adequate level of service on all
arterials.
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-6
AQ-2.15
AQ-2.27
AQ-8.30
During 2022 traffic signals remained in coordination
despite ongoing variations in travel demand and peak
hour travel behavior. The Public Works Department
continued to respond to requests for signal timing
adjustments and monitor key corridors.
CCM-12
Actively participate with other jurisdictions and
agencies such as the County, RCTC, RTA, SCAG,
WRCOG, and CALTRANS to facilitate regionally
integrated transportation networks.
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-5
CCM-5.4
During 2022 the City worked closely with the
Riverside County Traffic Department and March Joint
Powers Authority (MJPA) in the implementation of
the Van Buren Boulevard axle restrictions. These
restrictions work hand in hand with the recently
adopted MJPA truck routes to manage truck flow to
and from the MJPA south campus The City
collaborated with the County of Riverside to establish
truck axle restrictions along La Sierra
CCM-13
Work with Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) and Western Riverside
Council of Governments (WRCOG) to implement
policies related to SB 375.
CCM-1
CCM-5
CCM-5.2
CCM-5.4
In 2023 , the Public Works Department awarded
Kimley Horn & Associates with the consultant
contract for the VMT Mitigation Program that wil l
establish VMT fees, bank, & exchanges to streamline
development projects with VMT impacts. The
collaborative effort includes multiple stakeholders
including WRCOG, who is also developing a regional
wide VMT Mitigation Program. The City received SB
2 gr ant funding to support development of a VMT
mitigation program in part to support and streamline
housing production.
CCM-14 Implement a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-6
CCM-9
CCM-9.2
The City continues to operate priority bus
signalization along the RTA Route 1 / Gold Line.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
CCM-15
Continue working with RCTC and the California
High Speed Rail Authority to support High Speed
Rail along the I -215 corridor with a station in
Riverside.
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-6
CCM-9
CCM-9.4
In February 2021 , the Public Works Department
attended a meeting with the High -Speed Rail
authority to discuss the Los Angeles to Anaheim HSR
project section. This section is approximately 30
miles long and would connect Union Station to ARTIC.
The City will continue to await further details
regarding Inland Empire components of the HSR
project.
CCM-16
Support efforts to create a multimodal
transportation center within the Marketplace
Specific Plan area.
CCM-9
CCM-9.1
AQ-1.12
AQ-1.15
AQ-2.3
AQ-2.4
AQ-2.8
AQ-2.9
The City supported construction of the Riverside
Transit Agency’s Vine Street Mobility Hub, largely
funded through joint grant proposals to the
Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities
Program, throughout 2022. The project is scheduled
for completion in January of 2023.
In March of 2022 the Public Works Department and
Planning Division began participating in an RCTC
Transit Oriented Communities Strategic Planning
effort for areas surrounding transit stations on the
Metrolink Perris Valle y Line, which includes the La
Sierra, Riverside Downtown, and Hunter Park
stations within the City.
CCM-21
Implement efficient pedestrian connectivity
within shopping centers and to existing City
rights-of-way and RTA bus facilities.
CCM-3
CCM-9.7
CCM-10
CCM-10.6
CCM-10.8
The City continues to implement the Riverside PACT
– which includes a Complete Streets Ordinance
(CSO). The CSO requires new developments to
implement efficient pedestrian connectivity to the
public right of way and for certain dev elopments to
make improvements to nearby RTA bus facilities.
CCM-22
Implement countdown timers on crosswalk
signals at street intersections.
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-10
The city continues to deploy countdown pedestrian
heads and APS push button units as part of new signal
construction.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
CCM-23
Explore opportunities to link walkways and bike
paths with parks, schools, and employment
centers.
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-6
CCM-10
AQ-1.18
AQ-1.19
AQ-1.20
AQ-2.10
In 2021 , the City completed the Active
Transportation Program Cycle 2 project which
included the construction of miles of new bicycle
lanes linking residents to education, employment,
and institutions. The project additionally constructed
new HAWK Signals at key p edestrian crossing
locations.
Public Works Department Staff applied for five (5)
Active Transportation Program Cycle VI Grants fund
focusing on communities in Western Riverside near
the Five Points intersection, Mitchell Avenue Side
path, Civil Rights Wal k, Fairmount Park Quick Build
and a citywide Safe Routes To School Project. RCTC
has informed the city that a recommendation to fund
three of the projects (Five Points intersection,
Mitchell Avenue Side path, Civil Rights Walk) will be
recommended to Caltr ans and the final award
selection announcement is scheduled to be released
in the Summer of 2023.
A city -wide pedestrian & bicycle infrastructure
improvement project consisting of 24 prioritized
intersection locations was submitted through the SB-
821 Gran t by Public Works staff. The award
announcement is expected in July 2023
CCM-24
Continue to enhance arterials to ensure
efficiency to reduce reliance on local streets.
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-7
CCM-8
AQ-2.15
AQ-2.22
In 2022, the City completed 5.3 miles of rehabilitation on five arterials /major collectors including:
• Indiana Ave (Pierce to La Sierra);
• Arlington Ave (La Sierra to Chadbourne);
• Magnolia Ave (Banbury to Hole);
• Magnolia Ave (Jurupa to Fourteenth);
• Brockton Ave (Mission Inn to First); and
• Canyon Crest Drive (University to Blaine).
The maintenance improvements included
resurfacing the existing pavement, repairing
damaged concrete, upgrading pedestrian ramps
when necessary, and replacing traffic signing and
striping as required.
The Canyon crest project also constructed a series of
six “sawtooth” style bus bays to improve bus and
vehicular circulation and reduce delays. It also
provided a median buffer to extend the dedicated 2 -
way bicycle track adjacent to the UCR campus from
West Campus Drive to Linden Street.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
CCM-25
Give priority to sidewalk and curb construction
to areas near schools with pedestrian traffic in
support of Safe Routes to School efforts.
CCM-2
CCM-8
ED-4.8
The City allocates $300,000 annually to repair and/or
construct new sidewalks throughout the City. In 2022
the City successfully received grant funds to
construct sidewalks along Bryan Street and Cochran
Ave., which will assist students traveling to La Sierra High School. In 2022 the City repaired 23,974 square
feet of sidewalk and 19 handicap ramps.
Public Works staff submitted a citywide Safe Routes
To School Project application via the Caltrans
Sustainable Transportation Planning Program in
March 2023.
The City was awarded two free, no cost, grants
through the Community Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Training Program (CPBST) that will provide a
ped & bike safety study specific to Arlanza
Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School.
The program will include a public workshop for ped /
bike safety train ing, a final report outlining
improvement areas and the recommendations from
the report can be utilized for future infrastructure
grant opportunities.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
CCM-31
Explore the feasibility of implementing quiet
zones along the BNSF and UP rail lines. CCM-12
There are six rail crossings under consideration for
the implementation of railroad Quiet Zones.
Panorama Rd Rail Crossing – The construction
contract for this crossing was executed in April 2022.
However, Union Pacific railroad has not begun signa l
work at this crossing, yet. The construction of the
roadway and railway improvements at this crossing is
expected to be complete by December 2023 with the
quiet zone becoming operational by April 2024.
Cridge St Rail Crossing – The engineering design fo r
the roadway improvements at this crossing is
complete. The three railroads (BNSF, UP, and SCRRA)
are in the process of updating their construction
estimates. The construction of the roadway and
railway improvements at this crossing is expected to
be comp lete by October 2024 with the quiet zone
becoming operational by January 2025.
Palm Ave and Brockton Ave Rail Crossings - The
engineering design for the roadway improvements at
these crossings are 90% complete. Right -of-way
acquisition is anticipated to take until July 2024. The construction of the roadway and railway
improvements at these crossings are expected to be
complete by April 2025 with the quiet zones
becoming operational by September 2025.
Mission Inn Ave and Spruce St Rail Crossings – The
engineering design for these crossings is anticipated
to start in July 2023. The construction of the roadway
and railway improvements at these crossings are
expected to be complete by October 2026 with the
quiet zones becoming operational by January 2027.
CCM-32
Promote existing and new rail safety education
programs for all residents including but not
limited to Operation Life Saver.
CCM-12
The City has continued to support RCTC in their
deployment of “See Tracks Think Train” stickers near
at-grade crossings to educate pedestrians on the
presence of trains.
Noise Element Implementation Tools
N-8
Implement applicable portions of City Code that
restrict routes where vehicles are limited by
weight to reduce transportation -related noise
impacts on sensitive land uses.
N-4
See CCM -9, The City has recently relied upon the
implementation of Axle Restrictions to allow traffic
officers to enforce through quick visual inspection of
vehicles.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
N-9
Enforce vehicle speed limits on City roadways as
a means of reducing vehicle noise. N-4
The Police Department issued 11,732 citations in
2022. Officers investigated 3,761 traffic collisions.
1,262 of those resulted in injuries to the involved
parties, and 38 were fatal collisions resulting in 39
deaths. Additionally, the Police Department wrote
citations that included the following categories
during 2022:
· Hazardous Citations: 10,115
· Speeding Violation: 4,662
· Child car seat: 96
· Seat Belt: 90
· Non-hazardous: 6,343
· Bicycle: 15
· Parking: 4,627
Open Space & Conservation Element Implementation Tools
OS-1
Complete the City’s open space system. Key
remaining areas to complete the City’s open
space system include: land acquisition,
preservation of and public access to the La
Sierra/Norco Hills, the Springbrook, Alessandro
and Prenda Arroyos and completion of wildlife
corridors between existing preserved open
spaces system.
OS-1
AQ-1.9
AQ-8.26
AQ-8.27
As part of the Riverside Gateway Parks project,
master plans for 8 park sites totaling 282 acres have
been prepared. These projects are located along the
Santa Ana River, a Western Riverside County Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) open
space core. The master plans propose to develop 50
of these acres (21%) with needed recreational
amenities to serve the community, while the rest of
the acres will be open space, habitat and low -water
and native plants. A 4 -acre parcel along the Santa
Ana River Trail was acquired as part of this project.
OS-2
Work with the County toward preservation of
Box Springs Mountains significant open space
areas.
OS-1
On-going – Box Springs Mountain Reserve is owned
and managed by the Riverside County Regional Park
and Open- Space District. The PRCSD continues to
work with the County in preserving the Reserve as
well as preserving access to the open space from the
City. A segment of the Gage Canal Trail Phase 1
project runs along the base of the Sugarloaf
panhandle of Box Springs Mountain Preserve
connecting nearby City communi ties with the open
space. The project has been designed to avoid
negative impacts to Box Springs Mountain Reserve.
OS-3
Develop and support policies to ensure
designated public open spaces have adequate
public access, appropriate uses and activities,
and provisions to prevent illegal encroachment.
These open spaces include Sycamore Canyon
Park, Mount Rubidoux, the Santa Ana River, and
other joint-use facilities.
OS-1
On-going –The City’s Municipal Code Chapter 9.08,
which outlines allowable uses of public parks,
ensures that open spaces can be protected against
illegal encroachment and unauthorized uses.
In 2022, PRCSD led the development of the Riverside
Gateway Park s Master Plan, which envisions major
access and facilities enhancements to several park
and recreation facilities along the Santa Ana River.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
OS-5
Create Capital Improvement Program projects
which affect identifi ed open space areas to
support these areas’ value as open space.
OS-1
On-going – The City regularly evaluates capital
improvement needs and includes projects in the 5 -
year Capital Improvement Program, including
projects to support ope n spaces, such as Mt.
Rubidoux, the Santa Ana River, and Sycamore Canyon
Wilderness Park. The CIP for fiscal years 2021- 2026
includes projects to support these open spaces.
OS-23
Acquire parklands within the Historic Citrus
Greenbelt and preserve multiple rows of citrus
plantings around the perimeter to preserve the
aesthetic character along important corridors
such as Van Buren Blvd. and Victoria Avenue.
OS-3
On-going – The 2020 Comprehe nsive Park,
Recreation & Community Services Master Plan lists
three undeveloped opportunity sites within the
Greenbelt, all of which are already owned by the City.
Development of these sites is contingent upon future
funding. The Master Plan did not recom mend
specific acquisitions in the greenbelt.
OS-28
Public Works will cooperate with Public Utilities
on the implementation of renewable resources
and energy programs related to trees.
OS-8
OS-9
Riverside Public Utilities received Board and Council
approval to continue offering the Tree Power
program in 2023. The Program provides RPU
customers with up to 6 free shade trees per year,
including one which is offered via back of the bill in
Spring. The program has been in place for over
twenty years and has proven one of the most
successful offered by RPU. In total, the Tree Power
Program is responsible for 260,743 planted trees in
the City of Riverside. The energy saved from the
planted trees is enough to power over 6,000 average
single-family homes for a year.
The Riverside Public Utilities Department Public
Works Department, and IT GIS Division have initiated
the Urban Forestry, Water and Climate project. The
City and RPU circulated a survey to the community in
early 2022 and held a community meeting in
February 2022 that provided an overview of climate
change, its impacts on water supply and ultimately
how the urban forest would be affected. At this time,
RPU and the City are working to complete the final
report for a presentation to the City Council later in
2023.
The City’s Transformative Climate Communities
project will plant 2000 trees in partnership with Tree
People within the Eastside neighborhood.
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Tool # Abbreviated Implementation Tool Description
Related GP
Objectives/
Policies
2022 Accomplishments
OS-29
Continue to implement innovative solar energy
projects such as the photovoltaic carport at the
La Sierra Metrolink station and the Autumn
Ridge Apartments.
OS-8
OS-9
Solar generation projects continue to grow in
Riverside. The Solar City Map identifies current
projects in the City :
https://cityofriverside.maps.arcgis.com/apps/weba
ppviewer/index.html?id=f99aa787d3b84842b34113
846b09ed5e.
OS-31
Encourage residents to participate in various
energy conservation programs, including the
Cool Cash, Cool Returns, WE CARE, and SHARE.
OS-8
OS-9
On-going – Riverside Public Utilities has modified the
names of the Energy Efficiency rebates offered, but
the goals remain the same There are several
residential energy conservation programs offered at
present, these include Tree Power, Energy Star and
Weatherization programs. A comprehensive list of
these can be found on the website:
https://riversideca.gov/utilities/residents.
OS-32
Engage the local business community in the
effort to reduce energy consumption. Examples
of existing programs include Tree power,
Electrical Equipment and Machinery Incentive,
and Energy Efficient Construct
ion Incentive
programs.
OS-8
OS-9
The Customer Engagement team has revised the
previous KEEP energy audit program, which has been
approved by Board and Council and is available to
business customers to help them improve their
energy efficiency. A new Small Business Direct Install program was approved by Board and Council in
2022.In addition RPU offers a comprehensive
portfolio of energy efficiency rebates including
custom rebates in order to accommodate as many
commercial energy efficiency projects as possible
OS-35
Continue water conservation education and
incentive programs for residential and business
water users, such as the Pool and Spa Pump
Incentive Program, Ultra Low Flush Toilet
Conservation Program, and Pool Saver Program.
OS-10
Riverside Public Utilities offers several water
conservation programs including the Smart Irrigation
Program, Weather Based Irrigation Controllers and
High Efficiency Sprinkler Nozzle programs. Previously
listed programs including pool and spa pump and
ultra-low flush toilet conservation are no longer
available. However, high efficiency clothes washers,
premium high efficiency toilets (PHETs), turf
replacement, rain bar rels and soil moisture senor
system rebates are available.
OS-36
Continue community water conservation
programs including Energy and Water School
Education Program, and Splash into Cash
Program.
OS-10
There have been some changes to the community
water conservation programs and all classes are now
conducted virtually, due to the pandemic. This has
meant, however, that a greater number of students
have been able to attend the program. RPU no
longer offers the Splash into Cash program and is
currently reviewing an alternative.
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Table 3 - 2022 Activities Related to Updated Public Safety and Environmental Justice Elements Action No. Action Associated
GP Programs 2021 Accomplishments
Public Safety Element
POLICY PS-1–NATURAL HAZARDS: REDUCE THE RISK TO THE COMMUNITY FROM HAZARDS RELATED TO GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS,
SEISMIC ACTIVITY, FLOODING, DROUGHT, AND WILDLAND FIRES PS-1.3-1
(Fire Hazards) Update the Riverside Fire
Department’s Strategic Plan, in accordance with
applicable review schedule, and continue to identify
and implement strategies that maintain and
improve the City’s Class 1 ISO rating
PS-1.3-3
PS-1.3-4
PS-1.3-5
PS-1.3-6
PS-4.2-5
The Fire Department’s 2023 -2028 Strategic Plan
was updated and adopted by City Council.
PS-1.3-2
(Fire Hazards) Develop educational materials for
community members to regularly update them on
fire safety, hazardous materials safety, and fire
prevention
N/A
PSA’s delivery through all social media platforms
and implementation of an all -hazard calendar to
address time of year specific items. Example:
Fireworks, Christmas Tree safety, changing of
smoke detector batteries, etc.
PS-1.3-4
PS-1.3-4 (Fire Hazards) In Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), State Responsibility Area
(SRA) and Wildlife Urban Interface (WUI) areas,
continue to engage Riverside Fire Department staff,
as part of the Development Review Committee to
evaluate plans that: 1) avoid or mini mize potential
impacts for existing and new development; 2)
require fire -resistant building materials and
landscaping that meet the fire safe regulations and
hazard reduction around building and structures
standards; 3) ensure any redevelopment or
proposed new development implements fire
prevention techniques including; 4) ensure fire safe
design; 5) require a fire reduction and management
program and protection plan that includes a risk
analysis, defensible space, fuel modification zones
located and mainta ined to provide for wildfire
defense, mitigation measures and if necessary,
covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R); and
6) verify and ensure adequate water supply/fire
flow and infrastructure are available for fire
suppression
PS-1.3-1
PS-1.3-3
PS-1.3-5
PS-1.3-6
PS-4.2-3
PS-4.2-4
PS-4.2-5
Utilizing the DRC to identify early in the review
process items to be addressed in the VHFSZ and if
a Fire Protection Plan will be required.
PS-1.3-6
PS-1.3-6 (Fire Hazards) On a bi -annual basis, assess
the adequacy and accessibility of all fire protection
infrastructure, including water capacity for peak
load under a “worst -case” wildfire scenario and,
working with Riverside Public Utilities, identify areas where additional capacity and/or resources are
required for firefighting
PS-1.3-1
PS-1.3-3
PS-1.3-4
PS-1.3-5
PS-4.2-4
PS-4.2-5
Focused Water Master Plan Update completed in
December 2021 for the Downtown
Neighborhood; recommended fire system
improvements will be incorporated into future
CIP projects.
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Action No. Action Associated
GP Programs 2021 Accomplishments
POLICY PS-3–TRANSPORTATION: MINIMIZE THE RISK OF POTENTIAL HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH AIR AND GROUND
TRANSPORTATION
PS-3.2-1
(Railroad Hazards) Continue implementation of
Quiet Zone improvements and grade separations at
rail crossings within the City Action
N/A
The Public Works Department began the
preparation of the Plans, Specifications and
Estimates for the Third Street Grade Separation
project in 2022. Construction of the grade
separation is anticipated to start in April 2025 and
be complete by December 2026 provided the City
is successful in securing construction funding.
PS-3.2-2
(Railroad Hazards) Coordinate with rail operators
(Union Pacific Railroad, BNSF Railway) on grade
crossings for rail lines without Quiet Zones so they
can be Quiet Zone–ready
N/A
There are six railroad crossings under
consideration for the implementation of railroad
Quiet Zones.
Panorama Rd and Cridge St Rail Crossings
Palm Ave and Brockton Ave Rail Crossings
Mission Inn Ave and Spruce St Rail Crossings
PS-3.3-1
(Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety) Implement the
City’s PACT (Pedestrian Target Safeguarding Plan,
Active Transportation Plan, Complete Streets
Ordinance and Trail Master Plan) to: improve safety
and walkability; provide street amenities such as
trees, lighting, furniture; prioritize pedestrians and
bicyclists; and implement traffic calming and safety
improvements such as lighted crosswalks
PS-3.3-2
PS-3.3-3
In 2021 the City completed new bicycle lane
improvements along several roadways including:
Central Av e, Watkins Dr, Canyon Crest Dr, Iowa
Ave, and more.
In 2022, the City completed new bicycle lanes
improvements along several corridors including:
Indiana, Market, Alessandro, and more.
PS-3.4-1
(Vehicle Safety) Develop a Local Roadway Safety
Plan to identify intersections and road segments
with the highest collision rates and prioritize design
safety measures to reduce incidences at these
locations
N/A
The City has completed the Local Roadway Safety
Plan in 2022. The LRSP project will provide the city
with eligibility requirements for future traffic
safety grant applications.
POLICY PS-4–EMERGENCY SERVICES: PROVIDE RESPONSIVE POLICE, FIRE, AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TO ALL RESIDENTS AND
BUSINESSES IN RIVERSIDE
PS-4.1-2 (Police Services) Collaborate with the Riverside County Sheriff to provide coordinated law
enforcement services within the City’s Sphere of
Influence areas
N/A
Gang Impact Team (GIT) collaborative
RPD contracts with RSO to send new officer
trainees to attend their Basic Training Academy.
PS-4.1-3 (Police Services) Coordinate police services with private, college and university campus police within
Riverside
N/A
RPD no longer provides communication services
to RCC. City Staff continues to reach out to UCR
for collaborative efforts to provide public safety
for the University Neighborhood
PS-4.1-4 (Police Services) Identify a location for, plan for, and develop a new modernized police headquarters
facility in the Downtown area
N/A
In 2022 acquired the property located at 4102
Orange Street, which is currently the PD
Headquarters.
PS-4.1-5 (Public Safety) Engage residents and apartment managers to remain involved in the Crime -Free
Multi-Housing Program (CFMH) as a way to reduce
crime in apartment communities
N/A
RPD regularly coordinates the Neighborhood
Watch Program and our Problem Oriente d
Policing team to coordinate crime issues on a
neighborhood level.
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Action No. Action Associated
GP Programs 2021 Accomplishments
PS-4.2-6
(Emergency Preparedness) Develop and distribute
educational materials to residents and businesses
on the standards and requirements for vegetation
clearance, maintenance of defensible spaces and
reinspection requirements for property transfer
N/A
Implementation of an AB38 Compliant Defensible
Space Inspection Program as required for real
estate transactions.
PS-4.2-7
(Emergency Preparedness) Conduct reviews of
procedures and regularly inspect equipment to
ensure both are ready to provide emergenc y
disaster services after a disaster or emergency event
PS-4.2-1
PS-4.2-2
The City continues to maintain equipment in good
repair in preparation of service during emergency
events.
Environmental Justice Policies
POLICY LU-EJ-2.0 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: ENSURE THE CITYWIDE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT POLICY PROVIDES COMMUNITY
MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH LU-EJ-2.2
Implement engagement, per the Citywide
Community Engagement Process, for City -
sponsored projects at convenient times for those
directly impacted and offer translation services
when requested
N/A
The Board of Airport Commissioners meets
regularly to discuss activities that impact the
Airport and community. These ar e public
meetings that comply with Brown Act
requirements for public notification and
participation. Decisions made by Airport
Management take into consideration all
comments from the Board of Commissioners and
the public.
Riverside Public Utilities has increased translation
of webpages, forms, bill inserts, and other
materials to improve accessibility. RPU’s section
of the website is currently under construction and
will allow for increased translation and formatting
options. RPU’s Customer Engagement (CE) team
continuously reviews other accessibility tools and
incorporates these in outreach and other
engagement activities as appropriate. In addition,
the CE team launched an in- house calendar that
highlights dates of cultural and other celebrations
of importance, so that engagement and outreach
events can be planned on dates that ensure they
can be the most inclusive for all communities
served.
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Action No. Action Associated
GP Programs 2021 Accomplishments
POLICY CCM-EJ-2.0 TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS: ENCOURAGE INCREASED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AND MULTI -MODAL
TRANSPORTATION CHOICES AS MEANS OF REDUCING ROADWAY CONGESTION AND ASSOCIATED AIR POLLUTION AND
PROMOTING OVERALL HEALTH
CCM-EJ-2.2
Encourage school districts to establish and maintain
safe drop -off and pick -up zones and implement
operational improvements to alleviate congestion
N/A
In 2021 the City provided comments on the
proposed Casa Blanca Elementary School to
encourage the development of sufficient pick -up
and drop- off zones to minimize potential for
traffic congestion along Lincoln Avenue. In 2022,
City staff collaborated with RUSD on several
meeting occasions to discuss the proposed Casa
Blanca Elementary School site design including a
potential pedestrian access along Bunker
connecting to the Emerald Street parking lot
POLICY ED-EJ-1.0 EDUCTION: COORDINATE WITH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CHARTER AND PRIVATE K -12 SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL
UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES TO PROMOTE EQUITY IN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ENTIRE
COMMUNITY
ED-EJ-1.3
Coordinate and provide input to school districts as
they site new or rehabilitate existing school facilities and encourage joint -use facilities, programming,
and activities
N/A
Ongoing- In 202 2 The City Planning Commission
considered a request by the Riverside Unified
School District for General Plan Consistency and
Site Acquisition Findings. The first request was
related to a proposed acquisition of a parcel for a
parking lot to serve Victoria Elementary school
and additional school facilities.
ED-EJ-1.5
Implement the PACT by identifying and
implementing pedestrian, bicycle, and transit
network improvements in environmental justice
communities that will benefit the Safe Routes to
School programs for public school districts, charter,
and private K-12 schools
N/A
In 2021 the Public Works Department completed
the Active Transportation Program Cycle 2 project
which implemented bicycle and pedestrian
improvements within disadvantaged
communities that bear a disproportionate burden
of air quality impacts when compared to
statewide levels. In 2022 the Public Works
Department completed bicycle lane
improvements along Indiana Avenue that
connected to Indiana High School, Orrenmaa
Elementary School and Arizona Middle School.
POLICY PR-EJ-1.0 PARKS AND RECREATION: DISTRIBUTE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES EQUITABLY THROUGHOUT RIVERSIDE’S
NEIGHBORHOODS
PR-EJ-1.1
Complete an analysis of the City’s open space
network to reduce gaps in connectivity and identify
unsafe conditions to provide safe circulation and
link pedestrians to parks and recreational amenities
N/A
Staff Completed and Council adopted the
Comprehensive Park System Master Plan on
February 4, 2020, and the updated Trails Master
Plan on August 17, 2021,
which analyzed the
City’s open space and connectivity. Updates are
typically completed every 10 years.
PR-EJ-1.2
Identify and reuse vacant and underutilized land
within environmental justice communities to help
improve local access to recreational amenities
N/A Ongoing
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Action No. Action Associated
GP Programs 2021 Accomplishments
PR-EJ-1.3
Collaborate with residents to transform City-owned
parcels into usable open space based on specific
criteria that assess potential of the site
N/A Ongoing
PR-EJ-1.4
Pursue grants and other funding opportunities to
create parks and open space within environmental
justice communities in the City
N/A
In 2022, the City received $50,699 in per Capita
funding from California State Parks for La Sierra
Park to use towards improvements associated
with ADA pathways. The City also applied for a $6
Million Land and Water Conservation Fund grant
for Camp Evans Improvements at Fairmount Park,
but unfortunately was not selected.
POLICY HP-EJ-1.0 HISTORIC PRESERVATION: ENCOURAGE IDENTIFICATION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC AND CULTURAL
RESOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH COMMUNITIES WHOSE HISTORIES AND HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE NOT WELL DOCUMENTED HP-EJ-1.1
Promote historic designation of sites associated
with underrepresented communities, including but
not limited to, those identified in the Japanese
American, Chinese American, and Latino and other
Context Statements
N/A
In 2022, Historic Preservation Staff applied for
and was awarded a Certified Local Government
(CLG) Grant to complete an LGBTQ+ Historic
Context Statement. The project began October
2022 and will be completed in September 2023.
III. Housing Element Reporting and RHNA Requirements
State law requires that the City report on the number of new housing units produced each calendar year and track the progress towards meeting the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) assigned to the City for the RHNA Reporting Cycle.
Appendix A includes the completed Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) forms which provides status updates regarding Housing Element implementation. These forms will be submitted to HCD through the State’s Housing Element Tracking System portal and are only provided in this report as reference.
RHNA Obligation
For the 6
th Cycle 2021-2029 RHNA, the City saw a significant increase in the housing obligation of 18,458 total units, broken down by income level per Table 5 below.
Table 4 – 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation by Income Levels Income Level Income Limit – Percent of Riverside County Median Family Income ($75,300/year)
Total
Number of
Units
Very Low Income Less than 50% ($37,650/year) 4,861
Low Income 50-80% ($60,250/year) 3,064
Moderate Income 80-120% ($90,360/year) 3,139
Above-Moderate Income More than 120% (over $90,360/year) 7,394 Total 6th Cycle RHNA Obligation 18,458
The City ’s recently adopted Housing Element includes a sites inventory t hat identifies sites that can accommodate greater density to ensure compliance with the RHNA requirement. To ensure the City can accommodate the minimum of 18,458 units, staff identified a buffer to ensure the City meets the “No Net Annual Progress Report - 2022
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Loss” requirement so that at all times the City can meet the RHNA obligations. This buffer ensures that if sites are not developed at the anticipated density, are developed with uses other than housing, or otherwise become unavailable during the eight-year cycle, there are enough appropriately zoned sites in reserve to ensure the RHNA obligations are continuously met.
RHNA Progress 2022
RHNA progress is tracked and monitored annually by collecting data on the number of permit ted units during the reporting period. Appendix A of this report details the progress made towards meeting the 6 th
cycle RHNA by income level. From the Start of the 6th Cycle in October 2021 to the end of 2022, The City permitted 1,058. Of these units, 585 were permitted during the 2022 calendar year. This includes 254 are apartments, 1 48 single family residences and 178 accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. Table 6 shows the progress so far made towards the City’s RHNA obligation. It should be noted that the 2021 year only counts permits
Table 5 – RHNA Progress
Income Level
6th Cycle RHNA Progress
RHNA Allocation 2021 2022 Remaining 6th Cycle
Obligation
Very Low 4,861 25 0 4,836
Low 3,064 25 226 2,813
Moderate 3,139 83 176 2,880
Above Moderate 7,394 340 183 6,871
Total 18,458 473 585 17,400
IV. Streamlining Housing Production
Since the adoption of the City’s 6h Cycle Housing Element Update rezoning program in 2018, all multi- family residential is permitted by right in corresponding higher density residential zones, which reduces development costs, uncertainty, and time. Additional revisions that were adopted at the time included adjustments to parking standards, open sp ace requirements, setbacks, and other criteria that impacted the ability to maximize densities specified by the Zoning Code.
Building upon the previous streamlining efforts, the 6th Cycle Housing Element also included a wide variety of policy and regulatory changes aimed at reducing barriers to housing and encouraging the development of high-density residential projects as facilitated by adopted Zoning and the General Plan Land Use. The General Plan Land Use map was updated and amended to accommodate future housing development of the opportunity sites. Seven specific plans were amended to accommodate new high density residential and mixed-use developments where previously prohibited or limited. Additionally, a number of Zoning Code Text Amendments were adopted to reduce barriers to residential development including modifications to residential standards to include objective design standards, amendments to the Permitted Uses Table to permit Low Ba rrier Navigation Centers in mixed -use zones, addition of a new mixed-use Innovation District for an aging industrial area, updates to the Density Bonus Ordinance, Annual Progress Report - 2022
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reductions in parking requirements for affordable housing, and a more flexible review process for mixed- use projects.
In 2019, the City submitted and was awarded a $625,000 planning grant under the SB 2 Planning Grant Program (PGP). The SB 2 PGP was specifically created to assist cities with planning projects that streamline the production of housing. The City’s original grant application outlined nine (9) streamline projects that would be partially funded by the SB 2 PGP . In late 2020, the City requested a number of changes to the approved projects, including the elimination of two projects and t he addition of 4 new projects. T hese changes were accep ted by HCD. The currently approved projects and their progress are described as follows:
1. Streamline Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) - The City will update and streamline existing ADU regulations, revie w fees and create pamphlets and education materials to help residents understand the differences in unit types. ADU standard plans will be prepared to facilitate ADU construction and reduce permitting costs.
2. Prepare and develop an “Adaptive Reuse Study and Ordinance” for the City.
3. CEQA for Streamlined GP/Zoning Consistency - This proposal amends the General Plan and Zoning to create an avenue for determining project consistency with both the General Plan and Zoning Code, although the General Plan land use designation and Zoning are not consistent on their face. (This project was completed on August 20, 2019 by General Plan Amendment P19 -0054, as required by SB 1333).
4. Streamline Density Bonus Regulations – This project will evaluate new density bonus legislat ion to create clear and concise regulations and streamlining opportunities, eliminate inconsistencies with State law, and expedite processes to grant by -right density bonuses to affordable housing, senior housing, and qualified student housing projects.
5. Update the Zoning Code (Title 19) to streamline housing development. Specific changes would include:
• Assessment of parking standards and potentially introducing maximum parking requirements for housing projects;
• Development of objective standards for “by right” housing for sites identified in the Housing Element update; and
• Common and private open space requirements to help increase housing densities.
6. Promote Housing on Small and Infill Lots – The City is in process of conducting outreach and education on Small Lot Infill Development in preparation of an ordinance to streamline development on underutilized lots. A Zoning Code revision will be proposed to allow reduced minimum lot sizes, reduced setbacks, greater building heights, or less parking and eliminate the time and cost of variances.
7. Update Housing Element – In October 2021 the City adopted Phase I of the General Plan update including the Housing Element. The Housing Element include s a housing inventory, implementation plan, and associated environmental documents to meet RHNA requirements.
8. Dashboard to Track Housing Sites - The City will update its Building Permit software system with a geographic information systems (GIS) module and integrate an automated tracking of housing projects. The tracking program will include a publicly viewable dashboard to allow the City to evaluate progress made toward housing initiatives (e.g., ADU regulations, Small Lot Ordinance).
The accurate tracking of development will allow the City to initiate multi- family rezoning, Annual Progress Report - 2022
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pursuant to SB 166, in a thoughtful and deliberate manner, months in advance of any mandated SB 166 rezoning.
9. VMT Mitigation Analysis and Fee Program – The City is currently working wit h the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) to create a regional traffic impact model for vehicle miles traveled (VMT). The City will use the model to establish VMT impact thresholds for development proposals. The City will conduct a VMT Mitigation Analysis and establish a Mitigation Fee Program. The mitigation program will correlate a project’s VMT impacts with the City’s Active Transportation Program (ATP). The City expects the Mitigation Program to minimize fees where projects are served by High Quality Transit Areas (HQTA).
10. Prepare Prescriptive Sound Transmission Control Standards, as part of our Noise, Zoning and Building Codes, to follow in lieu of requiring noise studies to facilitate our GP and streamline the development process. This will save both time and money for housing applicants.
11. Develop a public plan to address the homeless shelter crisis to include development of homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing, provide onsite supportive services, and a way forward to transition residents from homeless to permanent housing as required by Assembly Bill 2553.
V. General Plan Updates
Appendix B lists the amendments to the City’s General Plan since 2007 . Amendments that occurred in 2022 include:
1. PR-2021-001120 - General Plan Amendment for a portion of the lots located at 2998 Ivy Street an 339 Central Avenue to change the land use designation from LDR – Low Density Residential to C – Commercial. Adopted December 13, 2022.
2. PR-2020-0059 - General Plan Amendment for property located at 2610 E Alessandro Boulevard to change the land use designation fro m C- Commercial to B/OP – Business/Office Park. Adopted December 20, 2022.
3. PR-2021-001023 – General Plan Amendment to amend the General Plan Land Use Designation of
0.88 acres of property located at 360 E. Alessandro Boulevard, from O – Office to C - Commercial.
Adopted June 21, 2022
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Appendix A - 2020 HCD Annual Progress Report Table B and Table D
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Appendix B - General Plan Amendment List Post 2025 Program Annual Progress Report - 2022
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Appendix C - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) FY 2021-2022 Annual Progress Report - 2022
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Jurisdiction Riverside ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted 25 - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted 25 - 226 - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - - Non-Deed Restricted 48 35 176 - - - - - - - Above Moderate 7,394 29 311 183 - - - - - - - 523 6,871 18,458
127 346 585 - - - - - - - 1,058 17,400 5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date
Total Units
Remaining
2,431 - - - - - - - - - - 2,431 Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
2,880
25 This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
259 Moderate
4,861
3,064
3,139
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2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
4,836
2,813
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.
Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).
Jurisdiction Riverside
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation HE-1-1 Housing on assembly of peoples site ongoing
This is an existing program retained from the 5th cycle Housing Element. On properties with an Assembly of People Use that are nonprofit organizations, the City allows both affordable and market-rate residential development with no density limit, via a CUP process. Although the City did not recieve any applications for such development in 2022, the program will continue to be implemented
HE-1-2 By-right approval of projects with 20%
affordable units ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. As further detailed in the Action Plan for the 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City will amend the Zoning Code to extend by-right approval (i.e., administrative design review and objective design criteria only) process to all qualifying developments located on sites identified in the 6th Cycle Sites Inventory
HE-1-3 Non-profit partnerships and financial
assistance ongoing
The City currently partners with affordable housing developers such as Riverside Housing Development Corporation, Habitat for Humanity Riverside, Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation, National CORE, Jamboree Housing, and Abode Housing to develop affordable housing throughout the community. These partnerships help to facilitate affordable projects with assistance with financing such as HOME funds or the City’s Permanent Local Housing Allocation and with application streamlined processing. The City will continue to partner with nonprofit organizations to facilitate the development of affordable housing.
Specifically, the City will explore mechanisms to incentivize the inclusion of extremely low-income units, and units affordable to special needs populations (such as seniors, disabled, including developmentally disabled, and formerly homeless).
HE-1-4 Age-restricted senior housing ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. On August 23, 2005, the City Council authorized a 60% reduction for City Permit, Plan Check, and City Impact Mitigation Fees for age-restricted senior housing projects to promote and incentivize their development. This fee reduction has been used to facilitate senior housing projects throughout the City. In 2022 the City recieved an application for 104 age-restricted senior housing, which was approved in 2023.
HE-1-5 Participation in WRCOG Housing Trust
Fund long-term While not an existing program for the City, future consideration will be given to participation to facilitate affordable housing in Riverside.
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
HE-1-6 Mortgage credit certificate for
homebuyer loan qualifications long-term
The Mortgage Credit Certificate program involves a tax credit that allows the homebuyer to qualify more easily for loans by increasing the effective income of the buyer. This program was administered by the Riverside County Economic Development Agency but is currently on hold. Should the County resume the program, the City will continue to work with the County on its implementation.
HE-1-7 Foreclosure prevention ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. In Riverside County, foreclosure prevention services are offered by the Fair Housing Council of Riverside County and Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services. The City continues to market homebuyer preservation tools and financial management programs offered by Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc., HOPE NOW, and Springboard Nonprofit Consumer Credit Management on the City's housing web page at https://www.riversideca.gov/homelesssolutions/housing- authority/foreclosure-prevention.
The City also participates in Fair Housing’s homebuyer’s workshops and program presentations at community groups.Currently, the Housing Authority promotes foreclosure prevention and credit counseling services through these agencies.
This program will continue to be promoted by the Housing Authority.
HE-1-8 Housing choice voucher program ongoing
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is currently promoted by the City’s Housing Authority. The City assists in outreach and education regarding the new State source-of-income protections, which prohibits landlords from discriminating against voucher recipients. Specifically, SB 329 and SB 229 recognize public subsidies, such as vouchers, as valid sources of income for housing payments. The City will continue to promote this program.
During the 2021-2022 program year, the City placed or continnued to assist 55 formerly homeless individuals that ovtained housing through the Tentant Based Rental Assistance Program and funded the development of 95 affordable senior units.
HE-1-9 Mobie home park rent stabalization ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. Each September a public hearing is held to announce any rent increase in mobile home parks where tenants have annual leases. Notifications are sent to mobile home park owners, managers, and mobile home tenant advocacy groups. The rental increases go into effect in January following the public hearing. This program will continue to be implemented by the City.
HE-1-10 Preservation of at-risk rental units ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. The City currently maintains a list of affordable rental units on the Housing Authority's webpage and is identifying affordable units that may be at risk of converting to market rate housing. Affordable housing may be at risk because deed restrictions are expiring; there has been a loss of subsidies; or a prepayment of loans has occurred. Expansion of this program will allow the City to better understand the possible issues and determine ways to mitigate the risks.
The City has recently contacted Cambridge Gardens (75 units of affordable senior housing units) , which has affordability covenants set to expire in 7/2022 and Riverglen (20 affordable housing units) as their affordability covenants are set to expire in 10/2023.
HE-1-11 Funding for extremely low income
projects ongoing
The City facilitates funding for the development of affordable housing at low to extremely low-income levels, including Extremely Low-Income (ELI) households.
The City will continue to work with developers to meet the City’s goal of building 500 units of ELI housing by 2027, identify funding sources, and allocate funds appropriately to support ELI housing projects. In 2022 the City issued building permits to convert 5 existing single family residences into transitional housing for 49 individuals and one commercial building into community healthcare services.
This project was funded through Project Homekey. During the 2021-2022 program year, a total of 15,183 low moderate income (LMI) persons were directly served through Public Facilities, Public Infrastructure, Fair Housing Services, Public Services, and Public Services (Housing) projects/activities completed HE-1-12 Affordable housing service prioritization ongoing Riverside Public Utilities continues to prioritize the provision of water and wastewater services for affordable housing developments in the event that rationing of those services occurs. The City promotes three programs on its website: The LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP) provides one-time financial assistance to help balance an eligible household's utility bill. The LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLD WATER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program to help low-income families with assistance on water and sewer bills. SHARING HOUSEHOLDS ASSIST RIVERSIDE’S ENERGY (SHARE) provides low-income residents with utility bill assistance. In 2022 The City placed or continued to assist 55 formerly homeless individuals that obtained housing through the Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program and funded the development of 95 afforable senior housing units.
HE-1-13 Residential overcrowding ongoing To address issues of overcrowding, the City will study the feasibility of expanding the program to include additions as qualified projects.
HE-2-1 Housing first strategy ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. The City continues to operate sixteen permanent supportive housing units, of which 3 units are located at 1833 7th Street, 5 units are located at 1740 Loma Vista Street and 3552 Lou Ella Lane, and the remaining 8 units are located at the Autumn Ridge Apartments located on Indiana Avenue.
HE-2-2 Supportive Housing ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. The City endeavors to integrate supportive housing units into all new affordable housing developments.
The City’s inventory of supportive housing includes: 1725 and 1833 7th Street (7 units), Autumn Ridge Apartments on Indiana Avenue (8 units) and recuperative beds for persons released from hospitals (50 beds). This program will continue to be implemented by the City. There are currently 2 projects under construction for a total of 83 permanent support housing units.
HE-2-3 Rapid re-housing program ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. The Rapid Rehousing program provides temporary financial assistance and services to help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re-housed and stabilized. This program will continue to be implemented by the City. In March 2022, the County Continuum of Care (CoC) received notification from HUD of its 2021 Continuum of Care Program award in the amount of $13,763,437. The award provides funding to twenty-two (22) projects including: Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing, Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) and a CoC Planning grant.
During the program year of 2021--2022, A total of 895 persons received overnight shelter during the year, 812 homeless individuals were engaged by outreach and 29 individuals received rental assistance and case management through the Rapid-Rehousing Program
HE-2-4 Homeless street outreach ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. The Riverside Community Access Center serves as the entry point and service hub of the City’s homeless continuum of care. At the Access Center there are a range of services under-one- roof including street outreach, rental assistance, client stabilization re-sources, employment development, health care, veterans’ services, life skills training, legal services, computer resources and phones, housing placement, and homeless prevention resources. Referrals are available such as: mental health services, benefits enrollment, substance abuse recovery, education services, and financial counseling. Transportation is provided on a case-by-case basis. Assistance and services to help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly re- housed and stabilized. This program will continue to be implemented by the City.
In the 2021-2022 program year, A total of 895 persons received overnight shelter during the year, 812 homeless individuals were engaged by outreach and 29 individuals received rental assistance and case management through the Rapid- Rehousing Program.
HE-3-1 Equal housing opportunity services ongoing
To promote equal opportunity, the City coordinates with the Fair Housing Council of Riverside (FHCRC) to provide fair housing services. The City will work with FHCRC to affirmatively address the disproportionate housing needs and impediments to fair housing. The City in partnership with Fair Housing Council of Riverside County administered and marketed the Emergency Rental Assistance Program and rent protection whereby 823 low income households received rental assistance and/or utility assistance to remain stably housed. A total of 341 eligible households received Housing Subsidy Assistance, 389 eligible households received Supportive Services, and 100 households received Housing Information Services funded through HOPWA
HE-3-2 Education opportunities ongoing
The City continues to coordinate with Riverside County and FHCRC to provide workshops and public service announcements for property owners, property managers, and residents concerning the law as it pertains to reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications.
HE-3-3 Training Workshops ongoing
Riverside County and FHCRC conduct multiple workshops throughout the County every year focused on persons with disabilities as it relates to their ability to obtain and maintain housing. The City will continue to work with the County and FHCRC to host workshops in Riverside. in 2022 The City marketed the housing Rehabilitation Program that provides loans and grants to low income homeowners to rehabilitation their homes. The Fair Housing Council of riverside also continued to provide first time homebuyer workshops to the Riverside Residents
HE-3-4 Univeral design and visitability ongoing
Universal design and visitability are closely related strategies aimed at improving the safety and utility of housing for all people, including older adults and people with disabilities. An evaluation of an revisions to the Citywide Design Guidelines will be included as part of the Phase II General Plan Update HE-4-1 Transformative climate communities
grant short-term
The Housing Authority received a California Strategic Growth Council grant from the Transformative Climate Communities Program – Planning Grant. The grant will be used to facilitate approximately $31 million in investments in neighborhood-level environmental, public health, workforce, and economic benefits throughout the Eastside neighborhood, which includes several environmental justice communities.
HE-4-2 Small sparks neighborhood matching
grants ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. The Small Sparks Neighborhood Matching Grant program supports resident-led projects throughout the city. Small Sparks provides funding to match community contributions of volunteer labor, donated professional services/materials, or cash donations in support of neighborhood-based
HE-4-3 Neighbor Fest ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. Created from the Our Riverside, Our Neighborhood effort, Neighbor Fest is a neighborhood event that provides the opportunity for people to learn about how to use Asset-Based Community Development to affect positive change in their neighborhoods. This program has been temporarily suspended during the global Coronavirus pandemic; however, as conditions permit, this program will continue to be implemented by the City.
HE-4-4 Citywide community engagement policy short-term
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. This Citywide Community Engagement Policy will include an implementation plan and toolkit, intended to build on an understanding of residents’ priorities and their capacity for community, provide more consistency with standard practices, and benefit both City staff and the community at large. This program will continue to be implemented by the City.
HE-4-5 Facilitate ADU Development ongoing
SB 2 funding has been secured for this effort. The City applied for CalHome funds for housing rehabilitation and ADU development in October 2022. As part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element, the City intends to develop an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program that includes pre-approved construction plans, streamlined permitting, and educational materials to facilitate ADU development, including promoting the grants available to homeowners through the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). Target outreach efforts in neighborhoods with over 40% of housing overpayment among renter households to help improve affordability.
HE-4-6 Conceptual Development Review ongoing
The City of Riverside already uses a conceptual development review process to encourage high-quality development and site design in residential and mixed-use districts through collaborative pre-application consultations between developers and City staff. The City will continue the program to facilitate the development of large lots. in 2022, the Development Review Committe responded to 23 CDR Applications with technical comments regarding zoning, infrastructure and life- safety requirements.
HE-5-1 Adequate housing opportunity sites for
RHNA short-term
The City has developed an extensive inventory of potential development sites to accommodate the City’s share of the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The City intends to prepare a Zoning Code update that encourages and incentivizes building the maximum number of homes allowed by the Zoning to create a critical mass of residents to support local businesses, community services, and public transit.
HE-5-2
Zoning code amendments to reduce and
remove government barriers to reduce
costs of housing production
short-term
The City is planning a Zoning Code update to streamline the approval process and develop written procedures for application processing, in adherence with SB 35, and simplify development regulations for new housing development including affordable and mixed-income development in High and Highest Opportunity census tracts per TCAC Opportunity Maps. This update will include a review and revision to Planning Commission referral procedures and Design Review findings to promote approval certainty.
HE-5-3 Group Homes short-term
The RMC defines group homes to include motels and hotels that are used for an extended stay, student dormitory, and other group housing situations. While not consistent with the State definition of group homes under the Lanterman Disabilities Services Act, the City’s approach is broader and permissible and helps the City achieve its housing goals. The City will review the zoning ordinances to eliminate any discriminatory effect on people in a protected class, including but not limited to modifications to required findings for Requests for Reasonable Accommodation, permitting procedures for group homes for seven or more persons to promote objectivity and approval certainty.
HE-5-4 Density bonus short-term
The City anticipates to update its Density Bonus Ordnince and standards to reflect the recent requirements of state law, specifically to encourage and incentivize development of affordable and senior housing, and other special needs housing (such as student housing), both for sale and for rent, consistent with state Density Bonus legislation and continue implementing fee reductions that incentivize senior housing production.
HE-5-5
Employee and farmworker housing short-term As part of regular annual code updates, the City .plans on amending the zoning code to be in compliance with the state Employee Housing Act, specifically allowing for emplyee housing for ix or fewer emoplyees to be considered and permitted similar to a single-family use; farmowrker housing for 36 beds or 12 units to be considered an agricultural use an permitted similarly as other agricultural uses, particularly in the City's RA-5 zone.
HE-5-6 Supportive housing (AB 2162) mid-term
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. Riverside’s Zoning Code defines transitional and supportive housing in accordance with State law and allows these uses subject to the restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. AB 2162 requires supportive housing projects of 50 units or fewer to be permitted by right in zones where multi-family and mixed-use developments are permitted, when the development meets certain conditions. This program continues to be implemented within the City, with 85 permanenet supportive housing units under construction during 2022
HE-5-7 Low barrier navigation centers short-term
As part of the Housing Element Update, the City adopted a zoning ordininace to allow Low Barrier Navigation Center as a use by right in areas zoned for mixed uses and nonresidential zones that permit multifamily uses if they meet specified requirements. Low Barrier Navigation Centers may include options such as allowing pets, permitting partners to share living space, and providing storage for residents’ possessions.
HE-5-8 Emergency Shelters (SB2 and AB 139) short-term
the City amended the Zoning Code in April 2021 to permit emergency shelters in the Industrial (I) zone. Upon the adoption of the 2029 Housing Element, the city further updated the Zoning code to for a separation requirement of 300 feet from another shelter. Parking requirements were also updated for emergency shelters specifying that adequate parking must be provided for shelter staff, but overall parking requirements for shelters may not exceed the requirements for residential and commercial uses in the same zone.
HE-5-9 Accessory Dwelling Units ongoing
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) represent an important affordable housing option to lower and moderate-income households. In 2022 the City issuedpermits for 178 accessory dwelling units (including JADU's)
HE-6-1 Monitoring for no net loss mid-term
The City’s recently adopted Housing Element includes a sites inventory that identifies sites that can accommodate greater density to ensure compliance with the RHNA requirement. To ensure the City can accommodate the minimum of 18,458 units, staff identified a buffer to ensure the City meets the “No Net Loss” requirement so that at all times the City can meet the RHNA obligations. This buffer ensures that if sites are not developed at the anticipated density, are developed with uses other than housing, or otherwise become unavailable during the eight-year cycle, there are enough appropriately zoned sites in reserve to ensure the RHNA obligations are continuously met
HE-6-2 Monitoring ADU trends ongoing
The City is in the process of developing an online dashboard that includes a monitoring mechanism, based on public outreach, that monitors no net loss, ADU production, potential sites, production of affordable and market rate housing, and preserved housing supply.
HE-EJ-7-1 Lot Consolidation ongoing
This is an existing program in the City of Riverside. To create additional opportunities for affordable housing, the City facilitates lot consolidation to combine small residential lots into larger developable lots. In 2022 the City has continued its educaton and outread on infill development regulations, in preperation of infill development ordinance and development regulations, including the potential to use pre-approved construction plans, to facilitate housing on smaller lots that are close to needed services and amenities while allowing lot consolidation without discretionary review and with fee reductions.
Said ordinance is anticipated for Council Consideration in late 2023 HE-EJ-7-2 Density transfer program ongoing
As a part of the Phase II General Plan Update the City intends to amend the Zoning Code to encourage mixed-use development, including a potential density transfer program allowing densities on properties that are not built to their maximum density to be used on other properties, with transit access that reduces automobile trips, vehicle miles traveled, and associated energy consumption, with a particular focus on racially concentrated areas of affluence and census tracts with CalEnviroScreen Scores below the 60th percentile HE-EJ-7-3 Housing on small lots and infill
development mid-term
The City has identified that housing on infill lots will increase housing opportunities in Riverside. A Small Lot and/or Infill Development Ordinance to facilitate streamlining of development on these lots has been in the outreach and education process over the course of 2022. Revisions to the Zoning Code may include reduced minimum lot sizes, reduced setbacks, greater building heights, or less parking to eliminate the need for variances.
HE-8-1 Establishment of farmers markets and
community gardens ongoing
Farmers’ markets and community gardens are proven tools for increasing access to healthy food options. The City will assess its development approval processes to determine how they can be streamlined to support the establishment of farmers’ markets and community gardens in targeted areas of the community.
Part of this effort includes identifying vacant lots in within environmental justice communities that are appropriate candidates for community garden sites.
HE-8-2 Civic engagement in partnership with
Riverside Food Systems Alliance ongoing
The Riverside Food Systems Alliance is a public-private partnership with members from the community, government, and business. Partners that collaborate include farmers, cooperatives, community gardeners, restaurateurs, health and hunger organizations, economic, and agricultural agencies. The City intends to work with retail businesses in enviornmental justice communities such as local convenience stores and farmer's markets to increase the availability of fresh produce
HE-8-3 Food Security in Environmental Justice
Communities ongoing
Food security means always having access, both physically and economically, to sufficient food to meet dietary needs for a productive and healthy life.
Environmental justice communities are especially at risk of experiencing food insecurity. A Food Access Program would increase food security and identify strategies to ensure equitable access to healthy foods. The City will consider a program on food security. The City is planning to streamline development approvals for opening full-service grocery stores, with particular emphasis on increasing food access in census tracts with CalEnviroScreen scores above the 75th percentile.
Updated February 4, 2021
GP 2025 Program: Resolution No. 21536 - Adopted November 20, 2007 Implementation Plan for the General Plan 2025: Resolution No. 21537 - Adopted November 20, 2007 Final Program EIR for the GP 2025 Program: Resolution No. 21535 Adopted November 20, 2007
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
1 Land Use & Urban Design 6-3-08 21645 P07-0686
High Density Residential (HDR) to Medium Density
Residential (MDR) for approximately 3.18 acres at
6303 – 6321 Jones Ave. & 10332 - 10393 Gould
St.
2 Land Use Appendix C 6-17-08 21655 P06-0401 Adoption of the University Neighborhood Plan 3 Land Use & Urban Design 7-22-08
City Council
approved
No Resolution. found
P07-0030 Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Office (O) for 4515 Central Ave.
4 Land Use & Urban Design 7-22-08 21691 P06-0683
Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Commercial
(C) for 1 acre at the southerly side of Colorado
Ave., easterly of Van Buren Blvd.
5 Land Use & Urban Design 1-27-09 21777 P08-0125
Semi-Rural Residential (SRR) to Pubic Facilities
Institutional (PF) for 2.14 acres at 5392 & 5360
Tyler St.
6 Land Use & Urban Design 1-27-09 21778 P08-0215
High Density Residential (HDR) to Medium Density
Residential (MDR) for 21.4 acres at 10035 & 10266
Gould St. & 6010-6082 Crest St.
7 Land Use & Urban Design
Air Quality Appendix A 2-24-09 21791 P08-0859
Amendment to the GP 2025 Program per GP
Settlement Agreement. Amending Land Use &
Urban Design Element Policy No. LU-5.3, adding
Air Quality Element Policy No. AQ-8.43, and
amending Tools 32, OS- 45 and adding OS-46.
8 Land Use & Urban Design 3-24-09 21797 P07-1143
Hunter Business Park Specific Plan Amendment to
add the Business Support Retail (BSR) Overlay LU
designation for 1.7 acres at 2255 Chicago Ave.,
1725-1735 Spruce St., & 2180-2246 Iowa Ave.
Appendix B
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
9 Land Use & Urban Design 3-24-09 21798 P07-0683
Business/Office Park (B/OP) to Office (O) for 14.09
acres at 1919 Atlas Drive, 4500- 4590 Allstate
Drive, 1950 & 2000 Market St. & 4300 -4371
Latham St.
10 Land Use & Urban Design 3-24-09 21799 P07-0728
Medium-High Density Residential (MHDR) & High
Density Residential (HDR) to Medium Density
Residential (MDR) for 61 parcels totaling 12.08
acres various locations
11 Land Use & Urban Design 5-26-09
City Council
approved
No Resolution found
P09-0113
Medium Density Residential (MDR) to
Business/Office Park (B/OP) for 3.3 acres at 3203
Harrison Street
12 Land Use & Urban Design
Appendix D 6-16-09 21841 P08-0387 Adoption of the Eastside Neighborhood Plan 13 Land Use & Urban Design 9-8-09
No Resolution
No proposed
amendments
P09-0382
Annual Review of the General Plan 2025 –
Recommendation was to receive & file report on
the GP with request for comments or direction on
future action items
14 Land Use
Circulation & Community
Mobility
11-10-09 21931 P07-0425
P09-0196
Adoption of Magnolia Avenue Specific Plan &
Magnolia Ave. street enhancements per MASP
15 Land Use & Urban Design 11-10-09
City Council
approved –
No Resolution found
P08-0398
Hillside Residential (HR) to Medium-High Density
Residential (MHDR) for TTM 35620 2.57 acres at
the northerly side of Dominion Ave. between
McMahon & Division Streets
16 Land Use & Urban Design
Public Safety 3-9-10 21977 P09-0109
Establish the Business/Office Park (B/OP) land use
designation for 0.35 acres northerly of Garner Rd,
easterly of the Santa Ana River, southerly of the
Riv. Co. – PIM Annexation 116
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
17 Land Use & Urban Design 3-9-10 21980 P07-0102
Public Park (P) to Business/Office Park (B/OP) for
6.25 acres at the northeast corner of Alessandro &
San Gorgonio Drive
18 Land Use & Urban Design 3-23-10 21988 P07-1388
Establish the Very Low Density Residential (VLDR)
land use designation for 4.96 acres southerly of
Indiana Ave. & approx. 700 feet easterly of
Buchanan St. – Karger Annexation 115
19 Land Use & Urban Design 4-13-10 22005 P10-0124
Adopting & adding the Citrus Business Park
Specific Plan to the GP for a 49-acre
office/industrial business park
20 Appendix A 4-20-10 22008 P10-0023
Amending Resolution No. 21537 and replacing in
its entirety Appendix A - Implementation Plan to the
GP 2025
21 Appendix A 1-4-11 22142 P10-0608
Second Annual Review of the GP 2025 Amending
Resolution No. 22008 and replacing in its entirety
Appendix A - Implementation Plan to the GP 2025
22 Land Use & Urban Design 5-20-11 22215 P10-0454
Removal of 350.97 acres of land bounded by
residences & Tequesquite Ave. on the east, Palm
Ave. & residences along Old Ranch Road on the
south, vacant land along Rubidoux Ave. on the
west, and the Santa Ana River on the north from
Potential Specific Plan Boundary (Tequesquite
Arroyo area) designation.
23 Land Use & Urban Design 5-20-11 22216 P10-0454 Private Recreation (PR) to Public Park (P) for
43.64 acres at 4825 Tequesquite Ave.
24 Public Safety
Open Space &
Conservation
Public Facilities &
Infrastructure
3-20-12 22359 P10-0316 Amendments to comply with AB 162 (Wolk) and other GP updates.
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
25 Land Use & Urban Design 6-5-12 22385 P12-0021
Commercial (C) to Medium-High Density
Residential (MHDR) for 9.7 acres at 3990
Reynolds Rd.
26 Land Use & Urban Design 7-24-12 22435 P11-0596 Office (O) to Public Facilities Institutional (PF) for
0.8 acres at 3375 Arlington Ave.
27 Housing Element 7-24-12 22436 P10-0078 Housing Element update for the 2006 – 2014 RHNA 4th Cycle
28 Appendix A 11-13-12 22469 P10-0770 Revised Implementation Plan - Implementation Plan Tools for the Air Quality Element
29 Circulation & Community
Mobility
Historic Preservation
Open Space &
Conservation
Parks & Recreation
Public Safety
Public Facilities &
Infrastructure
11-13-12 22469 P11-0594
Third Annual Review of the GP 2025 Program and
associated updates & clean up amendments to
several chapters of the GP.
30 Land Use & Urban Design 11-13-12 No Resolution found P12-0184 Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Commercial (C) for 0.2 acres at 9241 Audrey Ave.
31 Land Use & Urban Design 03-26-13 22511 P11-0272
Amendment to add the Cal Baptist University
Specific Plan (CBUSP) to the GP & amend the
Magnolia Avenue Specific Plan (MASP) to remove
CBSP area from the MASP
32 Land Use & Urban Design 03-26-13 22512 P11-0272
High Density Residential (HDR), Medium Density
Residential (MDR), Mixed-Use Urban (MU-U),
Mixed-Use Village (MU- V), Public Facilities
Institutional (PF) & Very High Density Residential
(VHDR) to Cal Baptist University Specific Plan
(CBUSP) for approx. 157 acres of CBU property
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
33 Land Use & Urban Design 05-07-13 22525 P12-0419 High Density Residential (HDR) to Commercial (C) for 0.88 acres at 360 Alessandro Blvd.
34 Land Use & Urban Design 05-14-13 22527 P12-0442
Public Park (P) to Commercial (C) for 0.85 acres of
Stater Bros. shopping center redevelopment at
2831-2861 Mary St.
35 Land Use & Urban Design 10-22-13 22580 P12-0334
Medium-High Density Residential (MHDR) to High
Density Residential (HDR) for 2.8 acres at 4779
Tequesquite Ave.- GPA associated with 4TH Cycle
HE Rezoning Program
36 Land Use & Urban Design 11-19-13 22594 P13-0198
Medium Density Residential (MDR) to High Density
Residential (HDR) for 2.14 acres at 5797 Picker
Street
37 Land Use & Urban Design 05-13-14 22681 P13-0607 Commercial (C) to Business/Office Park (B/OP) for
8.07 acres at 6150 Sycamore Canyon Blvd.
38 Land Use & Urban Design 05-20-14 22691 P13-0208
Adopt the Riverside Community Hospital Specific
Plan (RCHSP) for 22.5 acres at 4445 Magnolia
Ave., and remove the RCHSP area from the
Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP)
39 Land Use & Urban Design 08-12-14 22747 P13-0165 Office (O) to Commercial (C) for 1.29 acres at 3280 La Sierra Ave.
40 Land Use & Urban Design 03-17-15 22823
P13-0553
(Resolution
reflects incorrect
case #)
Commercial (C) to Very High Density Residential
(VHDR) for 10.26 acres at 5940 & 5980 Sycamore
Canyon Blvd.
41 Land Use & Urban Design 07-28-15 22889 P14-1059 Annexation 118 – 16.6 acres at Central Ave. & Sycamore Canyon Blvd.
42 Circulation & Community
Mobility 10-27-15 22920 P13-0956 Eliminate planned portion of Columbia Ave., east of Michigan Ave. & relocation of Class 2 bike lane
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
43 Land Use & Urban Design 12-01-15 22931 P13-0247
Very Low Density Residential (VLDR) to
Commercial (C) for 7.7 acres at 18171 Van Buren
Blvd.
44 Land Use & Urban Design 12-01-15 22930 P15-0326 Amend the Downtown Specific Plan (DTSP) Prospect Place Office District Height standards
45 Land Use & Urban Design 01-26-16 22950 P15-0140
Medium Density Residential (MDR) to High Density
Residential (HDR) for 8,900 SF. of land at 6078
Riverside Drive.
46 Land Use & Urban Design 01-26-16 22951 P14-0841 Business/Office Park (B/OP) to Commercial (C) for
3.7 acres at 2620 Alessandro Blvd.
47 Circulation & Community
Mobility 05-15-16 22982 P12-0220 Crystal View Terrace/Green Orchard Place/Overlook Pkwy
48 Land Use & Urban Design 06-07-16 23007 P14-0045
Mixed Use-Village (MU-V), Business/Office Park
(B/OP), & Industrial (I) to Mixed Use – Urban (MU-
U) at 3008 Seventh Street
49 Land Use & Urban Design 07-26-16 23033 P14-0683
Open Space (OS) to Medium-High Density
Residential (MHDR) for 11.75 acres at 601 Central
Avenue
50 Land Use & Urban Design 12-13-16 23122 P15-0862
Public Facilities Institutional (PF) to Medium-High
Density Residential (MHDR) for 2.96 acres at 4104
Jefferson Street
51 Circulation & Community
Mobility 02-14-17 23151 P16-0101
Remove planned, but not constructed streets to
facilitate warehouse dev. at west side of Lance
Drive bet. Dan Kipper Drive & Sierra Ridge Drive
52 Land Use & Urban Design 04-11-17 23164 P09-0113
MDR – Medium Density Residential to B/OP –
Business/Office Park for 3.66 vacant acres, located
on the east side of Harrison Street between
Indiana Avenue and Fox Street within the Citrus
Business Park Specific Plan
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
53 Housing Element 10-10-17 23235 and 23236 P15-0842
Eighth Addendum to the General Plan 2025 Final
Program Environmental Impact Report and
adoption of a Resolution amending the Housing
Element of the General Plan 2025 and adoption
the 5th Cycle 2014-2021 Housing Element
54 Land Use & Urban Design 11-14-17 23243 P16-0497
C - Commercial to CSHCSP – Canyon Springs
Healthcare Campus Specific Plan for 50.85 acres,
located north of Eucalyptus Avenue, west of Day
Street, east of Valley Springs Parkway, and south
of Corporate Centre Place and Campus Parkway
55 Land Use & Urban Design 11-14-17 23241 P16-0112
B/OP – Business/Office Park to MDR – Medium
Density Residential on 6.85-acres, located at 9170
Indiana Avenue
56 Land Use & Urban Design 12-12-17 23252 P17-0096
Reclassification of 31 sites to High Density
Residential (HDR), Very High Density Residential
(VHDR), Mixed Use – Urban (MU-U) or Mixed Use
– Village (MU-V). The specific designation for each
property is based on the zone proposed for that
property, which ensured General Plan and Zoning
consistency.
57 Land Use & Urban Design 05-22-18 23294 P17-0466
The Planning Commission recommends the City
Council consider the following entitlements for the
construct a three story, 98,608 square-foot mixed-
use development, consisting of 108 residential
units and 1,200 square feet of commercial space
City Council considered the following entitlements
for the construct a three story,98,608 square-foot
mixed-use development, consisting of 108
residential units and 1,200 square feet of
commercial space.
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
58 Land Use & Urban Design 03-06-18 23278 P18-0008
Change land use designation from Medium
Density Residential (MDR) to Very High
Residential (VDHR) to comply with the 2014-2021
Housing Element Update
59 Land Use & Urban Design 06-18-18 23318 P18-0074
General Plan Amendment for the Mid-Cycle
Update
Update to the 5th Cycle 2014-2021 Housing
Element
61 Land Use & Urban Design 11-06-18 23380 P17-0853/4
General Plan Amendment and a Rezoning by
Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation
for future development of a 65 unit multi-family
affordable housing Development located at 1705 -
1761Seventh Street.
62 Land Use & Urban Design 01-08-19 23399 P15-0989
General Plan Amendment and a Rezoning by
California Baptist University for a specific plan
expanding campus enrollment & amount of building
through 2025, and change GP land use
designation from PF to CBUSP.
63 Land Use & Urban Design 06-04-19 23452 P18-0091
General Plan Amendment and a Rezoning by Jim
Guthrie, AFG Development, for a 482 unit multi-
family units, 49,000 sf commercial retail two hotels,
23 RV spaces, gas station, drive-thru restaurants,
and farmers market, and change land use
designation from MDR and O to MU-U and C.
64 Land Use & Urban Design 08-20-19 23482 P19-0054
General Plan Amendment and a zone change to
create better Zoning-General Plan consistency.
General Plan Amendment amends Table LU-5 –
Zoning/General Plan Consistency Matrix, and
adds Table LU-6 – Quick Check, and Table LU-7 –
Consistency Criteria.
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
65 Land Use & Urban Design 11-19-19 23515 P17-0690
General Plan Amendment and a Rezoning by
Michael Scarbrough of 3K1 Consulting Services for
a parcel map and 6,208 sf automated car wash,
and change to land use designation from MDR to
C.
66 Land Use & Urban Design 11-19-19 23516 P17-0494
General Plan Amendment and a Rezoning by
Steven Walker Communities for a 3,062 sf gas
station and 5,250 sf multi-tenant building, including
a 1,960 sf drive-thru restaurant, and change to land
use designation from VHDR to C.
67 Land Use & Urban Design 11-19-19 23518 P18-0970
General Plan Amendment and a Rezoning by
Passco Pacifico LLC, for a 56-lot planned
residential subdivision and finding of RCALUCP
consistency and change to land use designation
from C to MDR.
68 Land Use & Urban Design 1-14-2020 23538 P18-0922
General Plan Amendment to change the General
Plan land use designation of a project site from
MDR - Medium Density Residential to HDR - High
Density Residential to facilitate the development of
ten affordable housing units.
69 Land Use & Urban Design 3-3-2020 23552 P19-0388
General Plan Amendment to change the land use
designation from MDR – Medium Density
Residential to HDR – High Density Residential to
facilitate future development of a multi-family
residential development.
70 Land Use & Urban Design 6-2-2020 23584 P19-0179
General Plan Amendment to amend the General
Plan Land Use Designation of the project site from
MDR – Medium Density Residential to C –
Commercial to accommodate the construction of
four multi-tenant commercial retail and office
buildings.
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
71 Land Use & Urban Design 6-2-2020 23583 P19-0553
General Plan Amendment to amend the land use
designation from O – Office and MDR – Medium
Density Residential, to O – Office and HDR – High
Density Residential to accommodate a 79-unit
affordable housing project.
72 Land Use & Urban Design 11-17-2020 23646 and 23647 P19-0064 General Plan Amendment to amend the Land Use
and Urban Design Element of the General Plan to
include the Northside Specific Plan into Table LU-
2, amend Figure LU-9 – Neighborhoods to adjust
neighborhood boundaries, amend Figure LU-10 –
Land Use Policy Map to apply the Northside
Specific Plan land use designation to the project
area within the City of Riverside and the
unincorporated properties within its Sphere of
Influence, amend Table LU-5 – Zoning/General
Plan Consistency Matrix, and amend Objectives,
Policies for consistency with the concurrently
approved Northside Specific Plan.
73 Land Use & Urban Design 04-13-2021 23698 P20-0214
General Plan Amendment for a portion of the lots
located at 7681 and 7691 Casa Blanca Street to
change the land use designation from MDR –
Medium Density Residential to CRC –
Commercial
Regional Center
74 Housing Element 10-05-2021 23772 PR-2021-
001058
General Plan Amendment to include the Housing
Element, Public Safety Element, Environmental
Justice Policies and Other Minor Text Amendments
and to change the General Plan Land Use
Designation of Opportunity Sites.
Updated February 4, 2021
No. Chapter Date Resolution No. Case No. Description
75 Land Use & Urban Design 10-19-2021 23786 PR-2021-
000949
General Plan Amendment to amend the General
Plan Land Use Designation of an approximately
.87 acre of property located at 18233 Van Buren
Boulevard, from VLDR - Very Low Density
Residential to C – Commercial.
76 Land Use & Urban Design 10-19-2021 23788 P19-0775
General Plan Amendment to amend the land use
designation from C – Commercial to VHDR – Very
High Density Residential for the construction of a
multi-family residential development, consisting of
237 residential apartment units, on 9.44 acres
77 Land Use & Urban Design 06-21-2022 23865 PR-2021-
001023
General Plan Amendment to amend the General
Plan Land Use Designation of 0.88 acres of
property located at 360 E. Alessandro Boulevard,
from O – Office to C - Commercial.
78 Land Use & Urban Design 12-11-2022 23936 PR-2021-
001120
General Plan Amendment for a portion of the lots
located at 2998 Ivy Street an 339 Central Avenue
to change the land use designation from LDR –
Low Density Residential to C – Commercial.
79 Land Use & Urban Design 12-20-2022 23943 PR-2020-
000519
General Plan Amendment for property located at
2610 E Alessandro Boulevard to change the land
use designation from C- Commercial to B/OP –
Business/Office Park
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2023/2024 Ref
No. Funded Projects By Category Project Description
Municipal Buildings and Facilities
33 ANALOG SIMULCAST COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
This project is for the purposes of upgrading and install new analog radio equipment for emergency services in existing transmitting locations throughout the City. The current system is at the end of its useful life and is in need of replacement so that there will be no lapse in coverage for emergency services throughout the City.
34 ARLANZA LIBRARY ROOF REPAIRS
This project is for the purposes of repairing the library roof. This project involves a complete roof inspection and evaluation to determine the needs of the roof in order to extend its useful life. Major components of the roof repair will likely be seam repairs, roof drain replacements, areas that have shown the potential for failures, and other worn areas that are nearing the end of their useful life.
35 ARLINGTON LIBRARY ROOF REPAIRS
This project is for the purposes of repairing the library roof. This project involves a complete roof inspection and evaluation to determine the needs of the roof in order to extend its useful life. Major components of the roof repair will likely be seam repairs, roof drain replacements, areas that have shown the potential for failures, and other worn areas that are nearing the end of their useful life.
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36 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OFFICE RENOVATIONS
This project is for the office wide renovation and modernization of the City Attorney's Office. This project involves transforming the existing office library into a multi-purpose room, transforming the existing copy room to into a trial preparation room, and transforming the existing conference room into an office space. In addition, the project addresses critical infrastructure needs, including making necessary repairs throughout the office to address safety hazards and modernizing the work environment to upgrade/modify existing workspaces to ensure safe, adequate, and appropriate facilities to meet the current operational needs of the office.
38 CITY HALL TRANSMISSION SWITCH
This project is for the removal and replacement of the power generator switch for City Hall. The purpose of the switch is to allow for a seamless power switchover during outages for computer servers and other public safety needs of City Hall.
39 CONVENTION CENTER CHILLER
This project is for the replacement of one Daikin Water-Cooled Chiller for the Riverside Convention Center. Installation will be performed in-house by General Services staff. There are two chillers at the Convention Center, however, one chiller has been inoperable since 2017 and unable to be repaired, resulting in excessive wear and tear on the second chiller, with no back up chiller in the event of equipment failure. As the Convention Center cannot be without proper ventilation or the ability to cool all spaces within the facility to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for revenue generating meetings and events, the Convention Center has been renting a temporary back-up chiller, pending replacement of the inoperable chiller.
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41 GENERATOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIRS - PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES This project is for the replacement of outdated generators, transfer switches, ancillary equipment, and electrical components. This project will remove and replace any structural components, finishes and install factory weatherproof housings to protect the new equipment. The replacements will take place at Fire Stations 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10. The generator at the Magnolia Police Station will be refurbished in order to bring it up to proper working order.
42 HERITAGE HOUSE MAJOR MAINTENANCE
Heritage House is a restored Queen Anne Victorian home on Magnolia Avenue. The house was originally built in 1891 and represents a typical orange growers' home when the citrus industry boomed in Riverside. The house has become in dire need of repairs that will be undertaken with supervision of City staff. The repairs scheduled to include fencing, security enhancements, exterior lighting, heating/ventilation/air conditioning replacement, exterior wood repairs, ADA accessible elevator, exterior wiring, period lighting, and painting (interior and exterior). The repairs will restore this historical venue back to its original state for the purposes of showcasing it.
44 ORANGE TERRACE LIBRARY HVAC
This project is for repairing and replacing portions of the library's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The project will evaluate the operational condition of the entire HVAC system and determine what is needed for replacement and/or repair. Potential areas that will require replacement or repairs are compressors, condenser units, electrical wiring and switches, and other environmental needs in order to bring the system into regulatory compliance with all pollution regulations. Parks, Recreation and Community Services PR-2023-001501
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45 BORDWELL PARK HVAC REPLACEMENTS
This project is for the replacement of seven heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at Bordwell Park. The existing HVAC units use refrigerant that is no longer manufactured but is required to keep the air conditioning system operating efficiently and compliant with current environmental regulations. The upgraded systems will allow for Bordwell Park buildings to be utilized as cooling centers in extreme heat conditions and continue to operate safely for those youth groups that utilize the buildings for pre-school and other childcare activities.
46 BORDWELL PARK PLAYGROUND SURFACE COATING
This project is for the application of roll coating to the playground surface at Bordwell Park. The roll coat strengthens the surface, adds ultraviolet protection, brighten the look of colors, while also helping prevent cracks, holes, and granulation of the surface. The surface coating will also extend the useful life of the playground.
47 BOURNS YOUTH INNOVATION CENTER FLOORING
This project will prepare the subfloor and install moisture barrier in preparation for new flooring. The moisture mitigation work is required to qualify for the manufacturer’s warranty on the new flooring. After completion, new flooring will be installed in the Youth Innovation Center.
48 CAESAR CHAVEZ ART CENTER
This project is for the renovation of the 45,000 square foot Cesar Chavez Community Center into an Academy for the Arts Community Center.
Improvements within the community center are to include LED lighting, sound barriers, electrical upgrades, Wi-Fi hot spots, Bluetooth audio system and storage.
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49 GAGE CANAL TRAIL FITNESS STATIONS
This project is for the installation of exercise stations along the 2-mile active transportation and recreational greenery of the Gage Canal Trail (Phase 1). This trail will provide a dedicated off-street trail and bike path connection between Palmyrita Avenue, in the Hunter Business Park area, and Blaine Street, at the UC Riverside Sports Complex. The addition of exercise stations will enhance the functionality of the trail and provide opportunities for physical fitness and wellness activities. 50 MARCY LIBRARY OFFICE RENOVATIONS
This project is for the reconfiguration and renovation of the existing Parks & Recreation offices on the second floor of the Marcy Library. The project will add more modern and upgraded office space and cubicles for additional staff.
51 MARTHA MCLEAN PARK VEHICULAR ACCESS BARIERS
This project's purpose is to add additional security measures by limiting the vehicular that traffic that is allowed to enter Martha McLean Anza Narrows Park. The main addition will be vehicular access gates that will prevent unauthorized vehicles from entering and exiting the park and accessing the adjacent Santa Ana River Trail system.
52 PARKS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE
This project was created to updated playground improvements, along with heating/ventilations/air conditioning, flooring, and parking lot repairs and various City facilities based on needs-based prioritization schedule. The facilities will be ranked with the highest needs and the funding, (which $10 million was allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act funding) will be directed to those facilities. The funding will be spread throughout all City wards, focusing on the highest needs within each ward. 53 WARD 3 ADA IMPROVEMENTS This project is for the design and construction of ADA accessibility improvements throughout Ward 3 Parks, including landscape and irrigation modifications to address priority barriers.
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No. Funded Projects By Category Project Description
Storm Drain
82 MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN - LINE D STORM DRAIN
This project will construct approximately 4,150 linear feet of new 60" and 78" storm drain pipes from the intersection of 3rd Street and Kansas Streets to 4th Street, and west on 4th Street to Commerce Street and south on Commerce Street to Mission Inn Avenue.
83 MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN - LINE E1 STORM DRAIN
This project will construct approximately 4,200 linear feet of new storm drain pipes between John Street and Harrison Street on Dufferin Avenue, heading west to John Street. The line would then head north on John Street to Victoria Avenue, then head east to connect to the existing City storm drain. The Reinforced concrete pipe diameter size varies from 18" to 78".
Transportation
101 RUSTIN AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
This project will construct the missing segments of concrete sidewalk on the east side of Rustin Avenue, from mid-block to Spruce Street.
108
VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED MITIGATION STUDY
The City of Riverside does not have a mitigation program for projects to participate and contribute their fair share to reducing the project’s Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) impacts. The City of Riverside seeks to create a VMT fees, bank & mitigation program to help streamline the development process and facilitate project mitigation in City of Riverside.
The VMT Mitigation Program will assess and pilot a possible VMT “banking”, “fee”, or “exchange” framework that would allow developers and institutions whose projects would lead to VMT increases to offset such increase through payment of fees toward, or direct implementation of, projects that will lessen VMT. The development of the VMT Mitigation Program will include public input from local stakeholders and community outreach to gain more insight on the challenges and opportunities associated with the program.
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Ref No.
Funded Projects by Category
Reviewed by Planning Commission? (Yes/No)
Airport
1 AIRPORT TAXIWAY A REHABILITATION Yes
Electric
2 ADVANCED DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Yes
3 ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE Yes
4 CABLE REPLACEMENT Yes
5 CITYWIDE COMMUNICATIONS Yes
6 DISTRIBUTION AUTOMATION Yes
7 DISTRIBUTION LINE EXTENSIONS Yes
8 ENTERPRISE OPERATION DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Yes
9 GENERAL ORDER 165 UPGRADES/LINE REBUILDS/RELOCATION - OVERHEAD Yes 10 GENERATING STATION Yes
11 LAND MOBILE RADIO Yes
12 LINE REBUILDS Yes
13 MAJOR 4-12 KV CONVERSION Yes
14 MAJOR FEEDERS Yes
15 MAJOR OVERHEAD / UNDERGROUND CONVERSIONS Yes
16 MAJOR STREETLIGHT PROJECTS Yes
17 MAJOR TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECTS Yes
18 METERS Yes
19 MOBILE APPLICATIONS Yes
20 NEIGHBORHOOD STREETLIGHT RETROFIT Yes
21 NETWORK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM Yes
22 OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE Yes
23 OUTAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Yes
24 SERVICES Yes
25 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON (SCE) CONDEMNATION COSTS Yes 26 STREET LIGHTING Yes
27 SUBSTATION BUS & UPGRADES Yes
28 SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER ADDITION Yes
29 SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) Yes 30 SYSTEM SUBSTATION MODIFICATIONS Yes
31 TRANSFORMERS Yes
32 WORK, ASSET, & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Yes
Municipal Buildings and Facilities
33 ANALOG SIMULCAST COMMUNICATION SYSTEM No
34 ARLANZA LIBRARY ROOF REPAIRS No
35 ARLINGTON LIBRARY ROOF REPAIRS No
36 CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OFFICE RENOVATIONS No
37 CITY BUILDINGS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE Yes
38 CITY HALL TRANSMISSION SWITCH No
39 CONVENTION CENTER CHILLER No
40 EASTSIDE LIBRARY Yes
41 GENERATOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIRS - PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES No 42 HERITAGE HOUSE MAJOR MAINTENANCE No
43 MUSEUM EXPANSION & REHABILITATION Yes
44 ORANGE TERRACE LIBRARY HVAC No
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
45 BORDWELL PARK HVAC REPLACEMENTS No
Appendix C
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Funded Projects by Category
Reviewed by Planning Commission? (Yes/No)
46 BORDWELL PARK PLAYGROUND SURFACE COATING No
47 BOURNS YOUTH INNOVATION CENTER FLOORING No
48 CAESAR CHAVEZ ART CENTER No
49 GAGE CANAL TRAIL FITNESS STATIONS No
50 MARCY LIBRARY OFFICE RENOVATIONS No
51 MARTHA MCLEAN PARK VEHICULAR ACCESS BARIERS No
52 PARKS DEFERRED MAINTENANCE No
53 WARD 3 ADA IMPROVEMENTS No
Public Parking
54 GARAGE LED LIGHTING UPGRADE Yes
Sewer
55 DEXTER WASTEWATER Yes
56 FAIRGROUNDS WASTEWATER Yes
57 PIERCE STREET SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION STUDY Yes
58 PRIORITY PIPELINE ASSESSMENT & REPAIR Yes
59 SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT - KMART LOT Yes
60 SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT - PALM & RUBIDOUX Yes
61 SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT - PALM AVENUE Yes
62 SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT - RUBIDOUX AVENUE Yes
63 SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT - RUTLAND AVENUE Yes
64 SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT - SANTA ANA RIVER TRAIL Yes
65 SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT - WEST RUTLAND AVENUE Yes
66 SEWER PIPE REPLACEMENT - ARLINGTON VALLEY CHANNEL Yes 67 SEWER PIPE REPLACEMENT - GOLDEN AVENUE Yes
68 SEWER PIPE REPLACEMENT - MORRIS STREET Yes
69 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - 3D GIS ASSET MANAGEMENT Yes 70 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - ACTIVATED TREATMENT TRAIN REHABILITATION Yes 71 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - DAFT REHABILITATION Yes 72 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - HEADWORKS AREA REHABILITATION Yes 73 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - MEMBRANE BIOREACTOR TANK WALL REHAB Yes 74 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - PLANT II SLUDGE PUMPS I & II REHABILITATION Yes 75 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - SCADA INFRASTRUCTURE REPLACEMENT Yes 76 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - SECURITY UPGRADES PHASE III Yes 77 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - SWITCHGEAR REPLACEMENT Yes 78 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - UPGRADE FLOW METERS TO ELECTROMAGNETIC METER Yes 79 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - WAREHOUSE BUILDING REPLACEMENT Yes 80 WATER QUALITY CONTROL PLANT - WI-FI PHASE III Yes
81 WOOD ROAD SANITARY SEWER PUMP STATION GRAVITY SYSTEM STUDY Yes Storm Drain
82 MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN - LINE D STORM DRAIN No
83 MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN - LINE E1 STORM DRAIN No
84 MISCELLANEOUS STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION Yes
Transportation
85 ARTERIAL INTERCONNECT MAINTENANCE & REPLACEMENT Yes
86 CDBG STREET IMPROVEMENTS - MATCHING FUNDS Yes
87 CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT Yes
88 CURB & GUTTER REPAIRS Yes
89 LED SIGNAL LENS REPLACEMENTS Yes
90 MAJOR STREETS REHABILITATION Yes
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2023/24
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Funded Projects by Category
Reviewed by Planning Commission? (Yes/No)
91 MINOR STREET PRESERVATION Yes
92 MINOR STREET REHABILITATION Yes
93 MISCELLANEOUS BRIDGE REPAIR Yes
94 MISCELLANEOUS SIGNAL REVISIONS Yes
95 MISCELLANEOUS STREET CONSTRUCTION Yes
96 MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC PROJECTS Yes
97 NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS Yes
98 PAVEMENT REHABILITATION & IMPROVEMENTS Yes
99 PEDESTRIAN RAMPS Yes
100 RMRA REHABILITATION & TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS Yes
101 RUSTIN AVENUE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS No
102 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM Yes
103 SIDEWALK/TRAIL CONSTRUCTION Yes
104 TRAFFIC DETECTION REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Yes
105 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT CENTER Yes
106 TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Yes
107 TRAFFIC SIGNAL PREEMPTION DEVICE REPLACEMENT Yes
108 VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED MITIGATION STUDY No
Water
109 ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE Yes
110 DISTRIBUTION AUTOMATION/RELIABILITY Yes
111 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FACILITIES REPLACEMENTS Yes
112 FACILITY REHABILITATION PROGRAM Yes
113 HYDRANT CHECK VALVES Yes
114 MAIN REPLACEMENTS PROGRAM Yes
115 METERS Yes
116 OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY GOVERNANCE Yes
117 POTABLE/IRRIGATION WELL REPLACEMENTS Yes
118 SCADA UPGRADE & SYSTEM AUTOMATION Yes
119 SYSTEM EXPANSION Yes
120 TRANSMISSION MAINS Yes
121 WATER STOCK Yes
122 WORK, ASSET, & INVENTORY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Yes