1A - Appendix A - Implementation Table — Riverside City Council, March 11, 2025

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
1 Implement the requirements of the Municipal Code.

Implement Titles:
– 7 – Noise Code
– 16 – Building Code
– 16.32 – Fire Prevention Code
– 17 – Grading Code
– 18 – Subdivision Code
– 19 – Zoning Code
– 20 – Historic Preservation Code
All Departments On-going All On-going – The City continuously implements its Codes. 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 Departments On-going All
The City continuously enforces applicable regulations and collaborates with regulating agencies to ensure compliance and keep up-to-date on changing practices and procedures as appropriate. RPU complies will all regulations and met all requirements in 2024.
5 Continue to implement the recommendations, as
appropriate, of various City and joint local agency Task Forces and Committees, including but not limited to:
– Model Clean Air
– Senior Housing
– Washington/Alessandro Committee (WAC)
– Home Ownership
– Santa Ana River
– High Tech
– GoRiverside
– Walkable Communities
– Neighborhood Governance
– View Through the Windshield
– City/County Arroyo Group
All Departments On-going All
Riverside Public Utilities staff is participating in working groups with the Alliance for Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) to support the development of hydrogen infrastructure and uses in the City of 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 has awarded California with up to $1.2 billion to build self-sustaining H2 economies of producers, infrastructure, and users.

The River District Feasibility Plan being prepared by the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is nearly complete. This plan provides a vision for creating a vibrant and environmentally and fiscally sustainable public realm within the City along the Santa Ana River. The outreach and analysis has been completed and the final document is being drafted.

PART 1: IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS FROM THE RIVERSIDE GENERAL PLAN 2025 1A: Overarching Implementation Tools
Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
6 Regularly review the General Plan and recommend needed changes to the Plan and the Implementation Plan for City Council consideration.

In addition, conduct bi-monthly or regular workshops with the City Council on the General Plan reviewing the
document, element by element, and give updated reports on the progress of the Implementation Plan items.

In this regard, the Planning Commission has offered to
appoint two members to sit on an advisory committee with the City Council to hear and act on status and progress reports of the Implementation Plan.

Planning Division On-going I-1.1
In March 2024, the City entered into a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with WSP., USA to become the lead consultant. In May 2024, the City and WSP formally launched Phase 2 of the General Plan Update (GP) and Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP). The City held a kickoff event (“Future Fest”) in October 2024 where more than 500 residents, community organizations, and city officials were in attendance. Various community visioning workshops took place in each ward of the City which provided an overview of the GP and CAAP and allowed residents to provide input through community mural art submissions, a Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping exercise, and other activities. In November 2024, the City’s existing condition report was prepared. In December 2024, the City’s General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and Climate Action & Adaptation Plan Committee (CPAC) met for the first time to initiate key discussions pertaining to the GP and CAAP update.
7 Continue to schedule amendments to the General Plan
quarterly (January, April, July and December). Planning Division On-going I-2.1 On-going – The City processes General Plan amendments on a quarterly basis as- needed. In 2024, there were two General Plan Amendments, one in Q3 and one in Q4. 8 Annually review the Capital Improvement Program 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.

All Departments On-going I-1.2
LU-10.2
RPU continues to work with the Finance Department to send the updated CIP for Fiscal Year 2026 to the Planning Commission. The FY 2024-2026 CIP project list included 112 projects, 33 of which were new. The Planning Commission found the 33 projects to be consistent with General Plan 2025 in April 2024, and City Council approved the current project list in June 2024. FY 2025 - 2027 is anticipated to be presented to the Commission in April/May 2025.
9 Establish regular coordination meetings with the County to review ideas of mutual interest, including development
proposals, design guidelines, City sphere land use
designations and annexations.

Planning Division
County of Riverside On-going
LU-4.3
LU-87.2
LU-87.3
LU-87.4
The Planning Division continuously coordinates with County of Riverside partners on interagency reviews of projects of interest to both jurisdictions. 10 Coordinate the General Plan land use designations within City's sphere plan with the County's RCIP. Particular
emphasis should be placed on the Highgrove area including community meetings with the Highgrove Community
Services Area Committee.

Planning Division
County of Riverside
On-going LU-87.4 On-going – City staff has met several times with County staff as they prepare their General Plan update, to address coordination issues between the two General Plans. 11 Continue to expedite annexations in the City's sphere of influence.

Planning Division
County of Riverside
LAFCO
Ongoing LU-87.2
LU-87.3
On-going – The City continues to expedite applicant driven annexations; however, due to shift in City Council priorities other annexations are not being actively pursued at this time.
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.

Public Works
Planning Division On-going
LU-17
CCM-4.1
CCM-4.2
The connection of Overlook Parkway is under serious consideration for the Phase 2 General Plan Update. The feasibility of such a connection would be discussed in the Circulation Element, and is anticipated to be begin study in 2025.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
15 Amend the Airport Protection Overlay Zone to adequately address the Riverside County Airport Land Use
Compatibility policies and requirements for new
development, redevelopment and the handling of tenant
improvements for speculation buildings where uses will be limited due to the proximity to the airport. Rezone
underutilized and vacant single family residential and all multi-family residential, commercial and industrial zoned properties within the influence area of RMA and Flabob
Airports to add the AP – Airport Protection Overlay Zone.

Planning Division Complete
LU-22
LU-23
CCM-11
N-2
N-3
The Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission found the City's General Plan consistent with the 2014 LUCP in 2016 and, as such, the the Airport Protection (AP) Overlay Zone was no longer necessary. The AP Overlay Zone was repealed in 2020.

The Planning Division continues to review all development applications for consistency with the LUCP as applicable and refers Major Land Use Actions to ALUC for review per the requirements of the LUCP.
19 Implement zoning consistency cases as a means of
stabilizing and improving neighborhoods. Planning Division On-going LU-30 On-going - the City initiates General Plan/Zoning Consistency Cases on an as-needed basis. The Housing Accountability Act of 2019 (HAA - Senate Bill 330) requires that residential development be permitted at the maximum density anticipated by a property's General Plan Land Use Designation, regardless of Zoning. In 2023, Governor Newsom signed AB 821, which obligates all Cities and Counties to achieve consistency between their General Plan and Zoning. Achieving GP and Zoning Consistency will be a top priority of the Phase 2 GP Update. 20 Reference the Design Guidelines of the 2001 Arlington Community Plan that have now been incorporated into the Magnolia Avenue Specific Plan, in reviewing new
development and remodeling work.

Planning Division On-going LU-36.7
Ongoing - In 2024 staff intiated a Reinvestment, Resilience, and Revitalization workplan and strategy for a corridor-scale strategic plan for Magnolia Avenue, and eventually neighborhoods along other key corridors within the City. The workplan assessed the goals and design guidelines of the Magnolia Avenue Specfic Plan and found them to be in alignment with the community vision, but not in alignment with market forces. The draft tool kit is comprised of economic development, urban design, and public safety strategies to address this imbalance and promote complete neighborhoods and is anticipated to move forward to Committee in early 2025.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
22 Implement the Rancho La Sierra Specific Plan pursuant to Proposition R and Measure C with the following criteria:
— Housing shall be clustered to protect the riverbottom wildlife refuge, the agricultural lands along the river bluffs and the open-space character of the areas;
— Natural open space areas shall be preserved to protect the natural features of the site such as significant natural hills, steep slopes, rock outcrop-pings and arroyos;
— The wildlife refuge, agricultural land and open space character of the river shall be preserved;
— Any future roads/or utility service shall be located so as to protect the wildlife refuge; and
— Public trail access along the river corridor compatible with protection of the wildlife refuge shall be maintained and provide for hiking, bicycling and equestrian use.

Property Owner
Planning Division TBD LU-63
At such time as plans are submitted for the development of this land, Planning Division staff will ensure that development is in concurrence with the Rancho La Sierra Specific Plan.
23 Review the feasibility of preparing a Regional Planning Element. Planning Division TBD LU-88.3
This action is not included in the Scope of Work for the Phase 2 GP Update. The City continues to be an active partner with the metropolitan planning organization, The Southern California Association of Governments, through the Mayor's participation as an appointed representative as well as technical coordination at all Staff levels. 24 Implement and regularly review the Mitigation Monitoring Program of the General Plan 2025 Program for compliance and completion. Planning Division On-going All On-going – The City Planning Division regularly uses the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) when reviewing Planning cases. 26 Use the General Plan as basis for future strategic planning and prioritization. All Departments On-going All On-going – The General Plan is used regularly for strategic planning and the prioritization of programs.
29 Continue to solicit comments from registered neighborhood groups on land use proposals.

Planning Division
Development
Department/
Department of Housing &
Human Services
On-going LU-30
On-going - the Planning Division, in collaboration wih the Neighborhood Engagement Division, regularly solicits input from active neighborhood groups in all areas of the City on proposed land use changes and major entitlement applications as part of the normal case review process. Staff continues to prioritize the implementation of the Citywide Community Engagement Policy and Toolkit for all land use proposals, both City-initiated and applicant-driven.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
32 Review the need and feasibility of creating fuel modification zones for fire breaks in areas where needed, preserving natural open spaces. Any fuel modification areas will
generally be on property proposed for development and not placed on neighboring properties.

Fire Department
Planning Division
On-going PS-6
FHZS maps to be released beginning in early 2025 by Cal Fire. Fuel modification projects will be handled in conjunction with this map utilizing the RFD, Parks, and Public Works. Beginning development of a Community Wildfire Protection Plan to address these areas.
36 In addition to complying with any applicable rules and regulations, including all Executive Orders related to GhG reduction and climate change, the City, working through its Customer Relations / Marketing Manager and Sustainability Officer or any other similarly qualified staff, will consult with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and any other appropriate agencies to identify any additional ways the City can assist CARB and other appropriate agencies in
reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions as provided in AB 32, including but not limited to, measures identified in the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement such as
study and make recommendations on participating in an
emissions inventory and reduction program.

Customer Relations /
Marketing Manager and
Sustainability Officer
Planning Division
On-going AQ-7
The City has launched the Climate Action & Adaptation Plan process including forming the Climate Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), beginning GHG emissions data collection, and engaging in outreach through events like FutureFest. The City has initiated various other projects aimed at reducing GHG emissions including a Tree Inventory & Carbon Sequestration Tracking, Fleet EV Transition Study, developing a VMT Mitigation Bank to support alternative transportation, and launching a Recycle From Home Program.

RPU continues to strive to decarbonize electricity generation sources to meet the City's Strategic Plan goal of 100% zero-carbon neutrality, both by 2040 and 5 years earlier than the State's goal. RPU exceeded Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) requirements in 2020 and achieved over 45% zero carbon electricity in 2024. The procurement of 125 MWs of wind-generated energy from the new Sunzia wind facility in New Mexico, that the City and RPU approved in 2023, will bring RPU's clean energy to almost 70% by 2030 (10% higher than the State's RPS mandate). RPU is also supporting electrification of buildings and transportation systems with a variety of rebate programs to support customers converting their homes, businesses and vehicles to zero-emissions (e.g. electric vehicles and instllations of heat pumps). https://riversideca.gov/utilities/residents/rebates/about and https://riversideca.gov/utilities/businesses/rebates/about 38 The City will explore funding mechanisms to support the standards identified in the Library’s 2000 Strategic Plan as appropriate.

Library On-going ED-5 Eastside Library is currently in the plan check phase with hopes to go to bid for a general contractor in February 2025 and hopefully have a ground breaking Q2 2025. 41 The Library Department shall revisit their 2000 Strategic Plan to determine if existing standards for Library services are still appropriate and reflect public needs for library services given the evolution of technology, public use of the internet, and other relevant factors.

Library On-going ED-5
Library has added multiple new online resources for customers including Overdrive (Libby) for ebooks and Kanopy for streaming videos. The Library has moved all resources formerly spent on DVDs and Books on CD to purchasing e audiobooks and streaming video as community technology needs have changed. 44 Revise the University Avenue Specific Plan to reflect the new expanded role of this thoroughfare as envisioned in the General Plan 2025 Program.

Planning Division On-going LU-14
The University Avenue Specific Plan is included in the list of Specific Plans that will be evaluated and selected for replacement, updating or retirement as part of the Phase 2 GP Update which kicked off in 2024.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives
Status as of December 2024
AQ 1
Analyze construction-related air quality and greenhouse gas related impacts of development projects using the most current estimation software module including URBEMIS, CalEEMod, or other methods sanctioned by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and require further analysis and mitigation as necessary to ensure air quality thresholds are not exceeded.

Planning Division
All Departments preparing
environmental documents
On-going
AQ-3.3
AQ-3.4
AQ-4.2
AQ-4.3
(MM Air 1)
(MM Air 7)
On-going – As part of the California Environmental Quality Act review of a project, each project construction activities are evaluated using tools like CalEEMod to determine the best available implementation measures are applied to the project to ensure that air quality emissions are reduced to the lowest extent possible.

AQ 2
Ensure that development projects implement emission reduction measures for construction-related activities consistent with SCAQMD’s Rule 403 Best Management Practices. Measures may include:

Development of a construction traffic management program that includes, but is not limited to, rerouting construction related traffic off congested streets, consolidating truck deliveries, and providing temporary dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction traffic to and from site;
Sweep streets at the end of the day if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent paved public roads;
Wash off trucks and other equipment leaving the site;
Replace ground cover in disturbed areas immediately after construction;
Keep disturbed/loose soil moist at all times;
Suspend all grading activities when wind speeds exceed 25 miles per hour;
• Enforce a 15 mile per hour speed limit on unpaved portions of the construction site.

Planning Division
Building and Safety
Public Works
On-going
AQ-4.2
AQ-4.3
AQ-4.5
(MM Air 2)
On-going – As part of the California Environmental Quality Act review of a project, each project construction activities are evaluated using tools like CalEEMod to determine the best available implementation measures are applied to the project to ensure that air quality emissions are reduced to the lowest extent possible.

AQ 3
Implement Best Available Control Technologies and Best
Available Retrofit Control Technology, as defined by SCAQMD, in the City’s practices, including but not limited to advanced diesel particulate traps on City vehicles and purchase and use of aqueous diesel fuel vehicles.

General Services On-going
AQ-4.1
AQ-4.2
AQ-4.3
(MM Air 3)
On-going process - continuation of efforts in operations to implement best available technologies. "Most of the city vehicles applicable to the SCAQMD requirements, units older that 2010, have been retired as of December 2024 and have been sold in auction as surplus or in the process of going to surplus. Riverside has partially abandoned this plan due to the unavailability of alternative fuel availability on the light-duty application. Riverside still purchases CNG fueled vehicles for heavy-duty applications (IE refuse trucks), and “flex-fuel”, gas/electric hybrid, and electric vehicles in light-duty applications where possible.

The City's fleet is fully compliant with reporting and off-road regulations, has retired larger polluting equipment, implemented minimum use guidelines, and replaces equipment with T4 compliant equipment. The off-road fleet is compliant through 12-31-2025. With the 2022 annedment to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleet Regulations, we are in the process of working with City Departments to replace or eliminate affected units with Tier 0, Tier 1 and Tier 2 diesel engines, nearly forty (40) units that will become prohibited from operation as California starts its phase-out schedule beginning in the year 2026." PART 1: IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS FROM THE RIVERSIDE GENERAL PLAN 2025 1B: Air Quality Implementation Tools
Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives
Status as of December 2024
AQ 4
To reduce diesel emissions associated with construction, require that construction contractors provide temporary electricity to the site to eliminate the need for diesel-powered electric generators, or provide evidence that electrical hook ups at construction sites are not cost effective or feasible.

Planning Division On-going AQ-4.3
(MM Air 4) On-going – This measure is required wherever feasible.

AQ 5
To reduce construction related particulate matter air quality impacts of City projects the following measures shall be required:

The generation of dust shall be controlled as required by the AQMD;
Grading activities shall cease during periods of high winds (greater than 25 mph);
Trucks hauling soil, dirt or other emissive materials shall have their loads covered with a tarp or other protective cover as determined by the City Engineer; and
The contractor shall prepare and maintain a traffic control plan, prepared, stamped and signed by either a licensed Traffic Engineer or a Civil Engineer. The preparation of the plan shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 of the latest edition of the Caltrans Traffic Manual and the State Standard Specifications. The plan shall be submitted for approval, by the engineer, at the preconstruction meeting. Work shall not commence without an approved traffic control plan.

Planning Division
Public Works On-going
AQ-4.2
AQ-4.3
(MM Air 5)
On-going – This tool is applied to projects as appropriate.

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 neighborhoods and reducing diesel idling periods within the Warehouse/distribution centers.

Planning Division
Public Works On-going
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. City staff continue to monitor the Good Neighbor Guidelines and other industrial development standards to determine best practices in the regional intended to reduce exposure to unncessary diesel emissions. In 2024 staff identified proposed Zoning Code amendments consistent with community and Land Use Committee feedback. The amendments are expected to go to City Council for consideration in 2025.

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.

Riverside Public Utilities On-going (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 Resources 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. All mandatory reporting is current and all requirements for 2024 were met.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives
Status as of December 2024
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 based commercial/industrial energy efficiency rebate program.

Public Utilities On-going
AQ-8.6
AQ-8.8
AQ-8.9
(MM Air 9)
RPU's Customer Engagement (CE) Team continues to revise existing and implement new programs and rebates to help the City to achieve energy efficiency goals. Over the last year, the CE Team has impelmented a new heat pump rebate, mobile home/multi-family residential direct install program, and increased funding to the business outdoor lighting program. These programs are in addition to the existing portfolio which includes EnergyStar, electric vehicles, and others. More details can be found at:
https://riversideca.gov/utilities/residents/rebates/about and https://riversideca.gov/utilities/businesses/rebates/about AQ 10
For all new residential projects located within 1,000-feet of any freeway, implement a process by which full disclosure shall be provided on all rental, lease and sale documents to future tenants and/or buyers of a potential increased cancer risk due to the proximity of the freeway.

Planning Division On-going AQ-1.3
(MM Air 11) On-going – This measure is applied to projects as appropriate.

AQ 11
Continue to enforce the requirement that all new truck terminals, warehouses and other shipping facilities requiring the use of refrigerated trucks and with more than 50 truck trips per day shall provide electrical hookups for the refrigerated units to reduce idling and its associated air quality pollutants. Additionally, future tenant improvements involving conversion of a warehouse for refrigeration storage shall include electrical hookups for refrigerated units.

Planning Division
Building and Safety On-going AQ-2.11
(MM Air 12) On-going – This measure is applied to projects as appropriate.

AQ 12 Require projects to mitigate, to the extent feasible, anticipated emissions which exceed AQMP Guidelines. Planning Division On-going AQ-1.21
AQ-3.4
AQ-3.7
AQ-7.10
(MM Air 13)
On-going – This measure is required wherever feasible.

AQ 15
Continue to provide City representation on Western Riverside Council of Government’s (WRCOG) Air Quality Task Force, now part of the WRCOG’s Planning Director’s Technical Advisory Committee.

Planning Division On-going
AQ-1.21
AQ-2.5
AQ-7.1
On-going. The City Planner continues sit on the Planning Director's TAC at WRCOG.

AQ 16
Utilize the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through the Initial Study Process (Appendix G) to adequately assess project impacts with regard to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation impacts related to project construction and operation.

Planning Division On-going AQ-1.22
On-going. The Planning Division uses the Initial Study and, where required, Environmental Impact Report Process to evaluate and mitigage any air quality, GHG or transportation-related project impacts as required by law.

AQ 17
Evaluate projects for consistency with Riverside County Transportation Commission’s (RCTC) Congestion Management Program (CMP).

Planning Division On-going AQ-1.22 On-going – As part of the Appendix G review of CEQA projects are evaluated for their compliance with RCTC’s CMP.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives
Status as of December 2024
AQ 18 Continue to evaluate all development and construction projects for consistency with the California Green Building Code.

Building and Safety
Planning Division On-going
AQ-3.6
AQ-8.20
AQ-8.21
On-going – Through the Planning and Building Divisions all projects are reviewed for compliance with the recently adopted 2019 California Green Building Code that went into effect on January 1, 2020.

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.

Public Works
Riverside Public Utilities On-going
AQ-8.40
AQ-8.41
AQ-8.42
On-going. The Riverside Habitat, Parks, and Water Project is in the design phase and undergoing CEQA. Design completion and final EIR anticipated in 2025.

AQ 25 Continue to support the Clean Air Advisory Committee to address and monitor air-quality-related recommendations and strategies.

Public Works
General Services On-going AQ-6.5
The Advanced Clean Fleets Rule was adopted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in 2023 to transition the state's medium and heavy-duty fleet sectors to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs)in support of California's air, climate and transportation goals. The City's fleet consisting of approximately 1,237 highway vehicles utilizing a variety of alternative fuels will need to phased to ZEVs over the next 10 - 20 years, requiring an effective transition plan and associated understanding of the charging or fueling infrastructure that will be needed. The General Services Department is currently working with a consultant to develop the Zero- Emission Fleet Transition Plan.

AQ 26
Support efforts to facilitate the expansion of public electric vehicle charging stations and facilitate installation of personal charging stations in residential properties.

General Services
Building and Safety
Public Utilities
On-going AQ-6.6
RPU continued its EV customer rebate programs. The Used EV Rebate provides up to a $1000 rebate for used electric vehicles with SHARE customers eligible for up to a $2500 rebate. The EV charger rebate provides $500 towards residential EV chargers for single family homes. EV chargers installed in publicly accessible locations may receive up to $5000 per charger or $10,000 per charger at schools, qualified affordable housing developments, or publicly accessible DC fast charging locations (maximum of 5 charging stations per location).

The total number of publicly accessible EV charging stations citwide is 284 Level 2 chargers and 53 DC fast chargers.

AQ 27 The Green Action Plan/Emerald City Plan implements Air Quality Element Objective 8 and its policies.

Customer Relations /
Marketing Manager and
Sustainability Offr.

On-going AQ-8
The year 2024 marked a milestone year for the City, including staffing the Office of Sustainability with 2 full time staff, moving one existing staff from CEDD, receiving funding from I-REN for 2 CivicSpark Fellows, and bringing on one YouthJob Corp.

Green Action Plan and Riverside Restorative Growthprint – Climate Action Plan will be phased out and replaced with the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and Sustainability and Resiliency Framework, which will be prepared in conjunctions with the City's General Plan Update. The both projects commenced work in 2024 and will continue until anticipated adoption in 2027
Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
CCM-1
Continue working with Riverside County Transportation
Commission and Caltrans to identify an appropriate alignment for the Mid-County Parkway.

Public Works
Planning Division
RCTC
2014 & beyond CCM-1
CCM-5 Ongoing
CCM-3 Support the I-215 North improvement project (between SR-60 and I-10).

Public Works
Planning Division
RCTC
2020 & beyond CCM-1
CCM-5 Ongoing
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.

Public Works
Caltrans
RCTC 2015
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-5
CCM-1.4
LU-15
The Initial Study with (Proposed) Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental Assessment (ISMND-EA) for the Adams Street Interchange Project was published for public review on 1/25/24. Draft Environmental documents are anticiapted to be completed by summer 2025.

CCM-5 Support the widening of the I-215 between SR-60 and Van Buren Boulevard.

Public Works
Planning Division
RCTC
2015 & beyond CCM-1
CCM-5 ongoing
CCM-7 Explore various traffic calming measures where needed (i.e., curb extensions, traffic diverters, entrance treatments, etc.).

Public Works
Planning Division On-going
CCM-1
CCM-3
CCM-7
CCM-8
In 2024, the City installed pilot projects consisting of semi-pernanent rubber curb materials and delineators to close vehicular access at Abernathy & Perthshire and converted Orange St to a one-way southbound direction circulation from Mission Inn to University. Speed humps were re-instated as a 2ndary traffic calming device option as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP) in May 2024.

CCM-8
Continue to formally review development proposals impacting the City to ensure traffic impacts are effectively mitigated by measures such as raised medians and other physical barriers.

Public Works
Planning Division On-going
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-5
CCM-8
CCM-12
On-going – Public Works and Planning reviews development proposals as they are submitted for hearings to ensure all traffic impacts are effectively mitigated. Development locations are also reviewed for traffic projects within the surrounding vicinity that are identified in the Riverside PACT and Riverside LRSP reports.

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.

Public Works
Planning Division 2013 CCM-1
CCM-12
In 2024, the City of Riverside Transportation Board and Mobility Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of axle restrictions prohibiting vehicles with 3 or more axles traveling along Madison St between Indiana and Victoria. Pending City Council approval, implementation is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2025.

CCM-10
Maintain the traffic operation center to monitor traffic and modify signal timing as necessary to alleviate traffic congestion and improve air quality.

Public Works On-going CCM-6
AQ-2
The city installed 260 new signal controllers and a new central management system (Transpartiy) as part of the HSIP Cycle 8 Project. Installation included the Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal timing safety features that provides pedestrians 3-7 seconds of lead time for the walking indication. New diagonal marked crosswalks were installed at Market & University and Market & Mission Inn to improve the walkability in the Downtown area.

CCM-11 Synchronize signals and utilize traffic counts to maintain adequate level of service on all arterials.

Public Works On-going
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-6
AQ-2.15
AQ-2.27
AQ-8.30
The Public Works Department continued to respond to requests for signal timing adjustments and monitor key corridors.

PART 1: IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS FROM THE RIVERSIDE GENERAL PLAN 2025 1C: Circulation & Community Mobility Implementation Tools CCM-6 Support efforts by Riverside County to widen Cajalco Road to six lanes.

Public Works
Planning Division 2015 CCM-1
CCM-5 ongoing
Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
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.

Public Works
Planning Division On-going
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-5
CCM-5.4
In 2024, the City worked with Caltrans staff to install improved signal timing parameters at the La Sierra and 91 Freeway Interchange and Central & 91 Freeway Intercahnge..

CCM-13
Work with Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and Western Riverside Council of Governments to
implement policies related to SB 375.

Public Works
Planning Division 2012
CCM-1
CCM-5
CCM-5.2
CCM-5.4
In 2024, the city established a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Bank Pilot Program to assist with development projects that have a VMT impact and modified the CEQA VMT threshold from 15% below baseline conditions to baseline conditions. The pilot program is anticiated to last for 24 months.

CCM-14 Implement a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

Public Works
Planning Division Spring 2011
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-6
CCM-9
CCM-9.2
The City continues to work with RTA regarding bus prioritzation through signalized intersection locations.

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.

Public Works
Planning Division
RCTC
HSR Authority
2020
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-6
CCM-9
CCM-9.4
ongoing
CCM-16 Support efforts to create a multimodal transportation center within the Marketplace Specific Plan area.

Development
Public Works
Planning Division
Last Quarter
2012
CCM-9
CCM-9.1
AQ-1.12
AQ-1.15
AQ-2.3
AQ-2.4
AQ-2.8
AQ-2.9
In 2024, under the Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Grant Program, the city was awarded grant funds to complete supplemental planning activities such as a feasibility study and conduct extensive community engagement for the iconic pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting both sides of the SR-91 Freeway as conceptual renderings were included in the Marketplace Specific Plan area.

CCM-17
Analyze ways to enhance the pedestrian connection between the multimodal transportation center in the Marketplace Specific Plan area (Downtown Metrolink Station) and the Administrative Justice Center/Downtown with regard to safety and walkability.

Development
Public Works
Planning Division On-going
CCM-9
CCM-9.1
CCM-9.7
CCM-9.9
H-17
AQ-1.12
AQ-1.15
AQ-2.3
AQ-2.4
In 2024, under the Safe Streets For All (SS4A) Grant Program, the city was awarded grant funds to complete supplemental planning activities such as a feasibility study and conduct extensive community engagement for the iconic pedestrian and bicycle bridge connecting both sides of the SR-91 Freeway as conceptual renderings were included in the Marketplace Specific Plan area. Additionally, the city implemented Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal timing safety parameters throughout the downtown area.

CCM-18
Encourage RTA to continue a shuttle bus service between the Downtown Metrolink Station and Downtown, consistent with General Plan 2025 Policy CCM 9.9.

Public Works
Planning Division On-going CCM-9
CCM-9.9
On-going – The City continues to work with RTA to ensure shuttle bus service is maintained between the Downtown Metrolink Station and Downtown.

The City Council approved the commission of a feasibility study assessing streetcar service that would connect the Downtown Metrolink Station (likely via University Avenue) to the Downtown, the study is to be completed by TIG/m LLC.

CCM-19
Continue implementation of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) ordinance (Chapter 19.880 of Title 19) for new projects when applicable.

Planning Division On-going
CCM-1
CCM-2
CCM-6
AQ-2.1
AQ-2.2
AQ-2.6
AQ-2.7
On-going – The Planning Division implements the TDM ordinance for new projects where it is applicable.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
CCM-21 Implement efficient pedestrian connectivity within shopping centers and to existing City right-of-ways and RTA bus facilities.

Public Works
Planning Division On-going
CCM-3
CCM-9.7
CCM-10
CCM-10.6
CCM-10.8
The City continues to implement the Riverside PACT. The CSO requires new developments to implement efficient pedestrian connectivity to the public right of way and for certain developments to make improvements to nearby RTA bus facilities.

CCM-22 Implement countdown timers on crosswalk signals at street intersections.

Public Works 2013
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-10
The city continues to deploy Audible Pedestrian Push Buttons systems, Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signal timign safety features, and high visibility crosswalks as part of new signal construction opportunities.

CCM-23 Explore opportunities to link walkways and bike paths with parks, schools and employment centers.

Public Works
Planning Division
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Department
2016
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-6
CCM-10
AQ-1.18
AQ-1.19
AQ-1.20
AQ-2.10
On-going - The city has accepted grant funds for three ATP Cycle 6 projects (Five Points intersection, Mitchell Avenue Side path, Civil Rights Walk) and are advancing project design efforts for each project.

On-going - In 2024, the preliminary design has been completed for the city-wide pedestrian & bicycle infrastructure improvement project consisting of 24 prioritized intersection locations as part of the 2023 SB821 Grant.

The City has been notified of selection for award of a Recreational Trails Program grant to supplement the Urban Greening Grant received received to develop the Gage Canal Trail betwenn Palmyrita Avenue and Blaine Street, connecting the University of California, Riverside to the Hunter Business Park area, Box Springs Mountain Reserve and several residential neighborhoods. The project will include both a paved bike path and a parallel unpaved recretaional trail, along with trees for shade and carbon sequestering and other amenities to support trail use.

CCM-24 Continue to enhance arterials to ensure efficiency to reduce reliance on local streets.

Public Works On-going
CCM-2
CCM-3
CCM-7
CCM-8
AQ-2.15
AQ-2.22
Ongoing
CCM-25
Give priority to sidewalk and curb construction to areas near schools with pedestrian traffic in support of Safe Routes to School efforts.

Public Works On-going
CCM-2
CCM-8
ED-4.8
On-going - In 2024, the City awarded the Citywide Safe Routes To School Project to a design consultant and completed individualized school mobility assessments for 49 public K-8 schools citywide. Individual and citywide Safe Routes To School Plans and reports are anticipated to be completed in 2025.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
CCM-29
Coordinate with March Joint Powers Authority (MJPA) on their general plan update and Meridian Specific Plan update to ensure traffic, noise and air quality impacts are adequately mitigated.

Planning
Public Works On-going
CCM-5
CCM-11
AQ-2
N-3
N-4.1
N-4.5
AQ-7.1
AQ-7.5
AQ-7.6
AQ-7.11
Ongoing - The City has continued its effort in coordinating with March JPA, reviewing submitted documents and mitigating traffic impacts as part of the outside agency review process.

CCM-30
Protectflight paths from encroachmentby inappropriate
development by using the Riverside County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (RCALUCP) when reviewing all development near airports.

Planning On-going CCM-5
CCM-11
On-going – Planning reviews all projects within the RCALUCP jurisdictional areas for consistency with the requirements of the RCALUCP.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
N-1
Review development proposals to ensure that the noise
standards and compatibility set forth in the Noise Element are met to the maximum extent practicable. Require acoustical analyses for all proposed development within the 60 dB CNEL contour as shown in the Noise Element and for all proposed residential projects within the vicinity of existing and proposed commercial and industrial areas. Require mitigation, where necessary, to reduce noise levels to meet standards and construction methods.

Planning Division On-going
N-1
N-2
N-3
N-4
On-going – This review is completed as part of each development application.

N-2
Implement CEQA during the development review process for new projects. Assess future development projects’ potential for noise and ground-borne vibration impacts related to noise-land use compatibility, construction-related noise, on-site stationary noise sources, and vehicular-related noise.

Planning Division On-going
N-1
N-2
N-3
N-4
On-going – CEQA is implemented as required for all appropriate projects and noise impacts are adequately addressed.

N-3
Continue to enforce City noise regulations to protect residents from excessive noise levels associated with nuisance and stationary noise sources (Title 7 of the City of Riverside Municipal Code). Periodically evaluate regulations for adequacy and revise, as needed, to address community needs and changes in
legislation and technology.

Planning Division
Code Enforcement
Police
On-going
N-1
N-2
N-3
N-4
On-going – City noise regulations are enforced.

N-4 Ensure proposed development meets Title 24 Noise Insulation Standards for construction.

Building Division
Planning Division On-going
N-1
N-2
N-3
N-4
On-going – Building Division ensures that all Title 24 regulations are met.

N-6 Refer noise complaints to the Code Enforcement Division.Code Enforcement On-going N-1 On-going – Noise complaints are referred to the Code Enforcement Division.

N-7 Maintain City vehicles and equipment in good condition, with appropriate muffler devices to minimize noise emissions.

Public Works
General Services On-going N-4 On-going – Fleet Management maintains City vehicles in good working order.

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.

Public Works On-going N-4
In 2024, the City of Riverside Transportation Board and Mobility Infrastructure Committee recommended approval of axle restrictions prohibiting vehicles with 3 or more axles traveling along Madison St between Indiana and Victoria. Pending City Council approval, implementation is anticipated to be completed by the summer of 2025.

N-9 Enforce vehicle speed limits on City roadways as a means of reducing vehicle noise. Police On-going N-4
For the Year 2024, the Police Department issued 8,902 Citations, Officers investigated 3,767 traffic collisions with 1,419 injuries collisions and 13 fatal collisions resulting in 14 deaths.

Additionally, the Police Department wrote citations in the following categories during 2024:

Hazardous Citations: 6,885
Speeding Violations: 2,171
Car Seat Violations: 68
Seat Belt Violations: 61
Non-Hazardous citations: 2017
Bicycle Citations: 5
Parking Citations: 1,394
PART 1: IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS FROM THE RIVERSIDE GENERAL PLAN 2025 1D: Noise Implementation Tools
Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
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.

City Manager
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services On-going
OS-1
AQ-1.9
AQ-8.26
AQ-8.27
The Riverside Gateway Parks project received initial comments from the Western Riverside Regional Conservation Agency regarding compliance with the Western Riverside County Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). The Riverside Gateway Parks Master Plans are being modified to respond to these comments and to ensure compliance with MSHCP.

OS-2 Work with the County toward preservation of Box Springs Mountains significant open space areas.

City Manager
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Planning Division
On-going OS-1
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department convened a working group to plan for access to the Box Springs Reserve from the City, through the City's Islander Park and/or the County's East Blaine property. Access from Islander Park will require an over or undercrossing to overcome the Perris Valley Line railroad barrier. The project requires coordination between the City, County, RCTC, and UC Riverside. The working group also includes several interested community members.

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.

City Council
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Planning Division
On-going 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. The Phase 2 General Plan Update will study equitable access to open space for all residents specifally correlated with environmental justice and climate resilience.

OS-4
Ensure that areas acquired as part of the City’s municipal park system Multi-Purpose Recreational trails and Bikeways are developed, operated and maintained to provide the City with a permanent, publicly accessible open space system.

Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Planning Division
Public Works
On-going OS-1
Construction is substantially complete for the Barton Avenue Trailhead at Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. The project is being constructed by the developer of an adjacent warehouse project. The developer will convey ownership of the property to the City, with turnkey development of the trailhead improvements.The trailhead includes a parking lot, small shade shelter, bike repair stand, drinking water, landscaping and irrigation.

OS-5
Create Capital Improvement Program projects which affect identified open space areas to support these areas’ value as open space.

City Manager
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Public Works
Public Utilities
On-going OS-1
The Riverside Gateway Parks Master Plan project is nearing completion. Over several City park sites located along the Santa Ana River, the plan proposes to develop recreation improvements on approximately 50 acres of the 282 acres included in the project. The remaining acreage, about 79% will be natural open space or areas enhanced with planting of native and near-native plants. The project master plans were submitted to and received initial comments from the Western Riverside Regional Conservation Agency regarding compliance with the Western Riverside County Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). The master plans are being modified to better comply with the MSHCP. The Riverside Gateway Parks will help anchor the future River District along the Santa Ana River. A feasibility plan for the River District is nearing completion.

PART 1: IMPLEMENTATION TOOLS FROM THE RIVERSIDE GENERAL PLAN 2025 1E: Open Space & Conservation Implementation Tools
Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
OS-6
Establish an on-going needs assessment program to solicit feedback for users to identify changing needs and standards for the Open Space system.

Parks, Recreation and
Community Services On-going OS-1 On-going – The Parks Department periodically includes customer satisfaction surveys on the Department’s website, in conjunction with its facility rental and recreation programs.

OS-8
Implement CEQA when reviewing future development projects to evaluate potential impacts on agricultural resources, biological resources, energy supply, scenic resources, mineral resources, water resources, and water quality.

Planning Division
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
On-going OS-1
OS-3
On-going – CEQA is implemented as appropriate and projects are evaluated for potential impacts to agricultural resources, biological resources, energy supply, scenic resources, mineral resources, water resources, and water quality.

As a part of normal project management, the Park Planning and Design division prepares and processes all required CEQA documentation for the Department’s own projects which are then reviewed for adoption by the City Council.

OS-9
Preserve agricultural resources, open space and natural habitat through the following methods:
– Negotiation with property owners during the development process
– Application of appropriate provisions of the City’s Zoning Code (Title 19) to encourage residential clustering
– Acquisition of private lands using City funds, State and Federal funds, grants, bonds, or assessment districts
– Mitigation banking
– Transfer of development rights
– Application of provisions of Measure C and Proposition R Planning Division On-going
OS-1
OS-3
LU-6
On-going – These methods are employed as appropriate through the development review process.

OS-10
Coordinate with the Public Works Department to establish linkages between community and regional park sites and to accommodate multi-purpose recreational trail staging areas within community parks where appropriate
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Public Works
Planning Division
On-going OS-1
Construction is substantially complete for the Barton Avenue Trailhead at Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. The project is being constructed by the developer of an adjacent warehouse project. The developer will convey ownership of the property to the City, with turnkey development of the trailhead improvements.The trailhead includes a parking lot, small shade shelter, bike repair stand, drinking water, landscaping and irrigation.

OS-11
Manage and develop Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park in
accordance with the adopted Master Plan and the SKR
Maintenance Management plan.

Parks, Recreation and
Community Services On-going OS-1
Construction is substantially complete for the Barton Avenue Trailhead at Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park. The project is being constructed by the developer of an adjacent warehouse project. The developer will convey ownership of the property to the City, with turnkey development of the trailhead improvements.The trailhead includes a parking lot, small shade shelter, bike repair stand, drinking water, landscaping and irrigation.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
OS-13
Coordinate with County, State and Federal agencies and private conservation organizations in their efforts to acquire properties for open space and conservation uses to ensure linkages are provided.

Planning Division
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Public Works
On-going OS-1
On-going – The City regularly works with other agencies and conservation organizations to acquire properties and conservation easements. In addition, the Planning Division coordinates with all appropriate agencies through the development process to ensure opportunities for the preservation of open space at the appropriate times in the development review process. The Parks Department regularly coordinates with Riverside County Parks and Open Space on open space and trails opportunities and development.

OS-14
Ensure that open space areas that are acquired in fee title as a part of the City’s Park System are operated and maintained as permanent publicly accessible open spaces
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services On-going OS-1
The City's public park lands are generally operated and maintained as permanent open spaces, however, some of the City's park land inventory is not yet developed or managed for public access. Most of these currently non-accessible park properties are in need of funding for planning, design and construction before they can be made available to the community.

OS-15
Ensure that open space areas that are preserved via open space easements are protected and maintained as publicly accessible open spaces.

Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Planning Division
On-going OS-1
Providing public access to open space easement areas may be problematic. In many cases, the easements are located on private property behind someone’s residence or business, and the easement was dedicated in such a way the precludes public access. Typically these areas are being placed in an Open Space Easement to ensure the native vegetation is preserved and wildlife is free to move about in such areas. State and Federal Fish & Wildlife Agencies have frequently indicated that public access to such areas would be detrimental to the vegetation and native species. This objective may need to be re-evaluated and brought back to City Council for clarification and/or re-definition of the objective to address and resolve these apparent conflicts in intent.

OS-17
Participate with the County, State, and Federal Governments in developing and implementing both a long-term Habitat
Conservation Plan for the Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat and a county- wide multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan.

Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park continues to be managed as a reserve in the RCHCA’s reserve system for the SKRHCP.

OS-18
Identify, map and monitor the habitat of sensitive species, or other species on the State or Federal listings of rare, threatened, or endangered species periodically. Require focused biological surveys for future development within areas of known or potential biological resources.

Planning Division
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Department
On-going
OS-1
OS-5
OS-6
On-going – The Planning Division participates with the Riverside Conservation Agency (RCA) and the Riverside County Habitat Conservation Agency (RCHCA) as an active participant in the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) and the Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) for the Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat. These plans are updated regularly with the data that is provided each time burrowing owl surveys and other biological survey work is forwarded to the RCA for inclusion into the MSHCP. In addition, the Division requires biological surveys for development projects where biological resources exist and these surveys must be current of all listed State and Federal species.

Prior to any development activity, all appropriate biological surveys are conducted as required for proper CEQA processing for all park projects.

OS-19 Secure easements to preserve and/or create public access along the City's arroyos.

Planning Division
Public Works
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
On-going
OS-1
OS-5
OS-6
LU-5
On-going – Easements are secured along arroyos for public access, as appropriate, as part of development permit processes.

The Parks Department routinely reviews development projects to implement trail easements through the arroyos in conformance with the adopted Multi-Purpose Recreational Trails Plan.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
OS-20
Implement applicable Hillside/Arroyo standards of the City’s Grading Ordinance (Title 17) to preserve and enhance existing native riparian habitat and prevent obstruction of natural watercourses.

Planning Division
Public Works On-going
OS-5
OS-6
LU-3
LU-4
LU-5
The Phase 2 General Plan Update includes a comprehensive survey and updated mapping of the Arroyos to serve as a resource for future planning and conservation initiatives, enabling identification of areas of concern that may necessitate additional protective or restoration measures. This specific project task is anticipated to begin late 2025.

OS-21
Implement applicable sections of the City’s Zoning Code (Title 19) and Design Guidelines to regulate building height, spacing of structures, and preservation of native plants in landscaping to preserve ridgelines to the maximum extent practicable.

Planning Division On-going
OS-2
LU-3
LU-4
On-going - The City continues to implement and enforce the Zoning Code and Design Guideline through the development process,
OS-22
Continue to study the Alessandro Arroyo, the Springbrook Wash, the Prenda Arroyo and the Woodcrest Arroyo to identify resources and methods of protection, and other arroyos as appropriate.

Planning Division
Public Utilities
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Department
On-going
OS-2
OS-5
OS-6
LU-5
On-going – The City maintains an on-going effort to preserve the City arroyos through a variety of mechanisms including the City/County Arroyo Committee, Grading Code (Title 17), and the General Plan 2025. The Phase 2 General Plan Update will include a comprehensive evaluation and re-mapping of all six of the City's designated arroyos.

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.

Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Planning Division
Completed OS-3
On-going - The 2020 Comprehensive 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 recommend specific acquisitions in the greenbelt.

OS-25 Apply applicable provisions of Proposition R and Measure C as they apply to agricultural lands. Planning Division On-going OS-3
OS-4
LU-6
On-going – These provisions are applied to agricultural lands as appropriate.

OS-28
Public Works will cooperate with Public Utilities on the implementation of renewable resources and energy programs related to trees.

Public Works
Public Utilities On-going OS-8
OS-9
Riverside Public Utilities received Board and Council approval to renew the Tree Power program in 2024. 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 283,735 planted trees in the City of Riverside.

The energy saved from the planted trees is enough to power over 6,500 average single-family homes for a year.

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.

Public Utilities On-going 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/webappviewer/index=html?id=f99aa787d3b84842 b34113846b09ed5e
OS-31
Encourage residents to participate in various energy conservation programs, including the Cool Cash, Cool Returns, WE CARE, and SHARE.

Public Utilities On-going OS-8
OS-9
There are several residential energy conservation programs offered at present including Tree Power, Refrigerator Recycling, Energy Star, Heat Pump and Weatherization programs. A comprehensive list of these can be found on the website:
https://riversideca.gov/utilities/residents
Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
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 Construction Incentive programs.

Public Utilities On-going OS-8
OS-9
The KEEP energy audit program, which has been approved by Board and Council, is available to business customers to help them improve their energy efficiency. RPU offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy efficiency rebates including custom rebates in order to accomodate as many commerical energy efficiency projects as possible, these include the Small Business Direct Install Program, Outdoor Lighting, Refrigerated Load and Tree Power Programs.

OS-33
Continue to work with researchers at the University of Riverside to accelerate the development of new technology that could benefit Riverside and the rest of the country.

Public Utilities
Economic Development On-going OS-8
OS-9
RPU continues to offer annual grant programs to local universities for research and development of new technologies. Economic Development continues to strengthen their relationship with the University of Riverside to better understand how to support their innovation and technology programs and initiatives. The City is a partner with ExCITE, UCR's startup incubator for high tech, high growth science and technology startups. Economic Development is working alongside UCR to bridge the knowledge gap on resources available for businesses including technology start ups and their innovation program graduates.

Additionally, staff is following up with these graduates to learn how to best support their endevours and help them stay and grow in Riverside. Some of these startups include technology advances for affordable housing, GPS back up systems, soil remediation, and eco- friendly foam manufacturing. The City also partners with UCR's EPIC SBDC, providing support to early stage tech entrepreneurs and companies in the Inland Empire to grow their businesses at no cost. Services include specialized consulting, training programs and workshops, access to capital and SBIR/STTR assistance.

OS-34
Parks, Recreation and Community Services will cooperate with Public Utilities on the implementation of renewable energy projects within Park facilities where feasible.

Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Public Utilities
On-going OS-8
OS-9
RPU assists Parks with water use and efficiency evaluations on an 'as needed' basis. LED lighting conversions continue to be completed in our parks.

Several current park capital projects propose to use solar lights for outdoor lighting.

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.

Public Utilities On-going OS-10
In April 2024, the City Council voted to remove the 1.5% Water Conservation Surcharge and directed staff to spend down funds. In response to this directive, the Customer Engagement (CE) team have implemented additional enhancment to the existing water rebates and added some additional rebates for high efficiency toilets and clothes washers to incentivize customers to utilize these rebates while they are available. The CE team continues to offer water education programs in partnership with local school districts.

OS-36
Continue community water conservation programs including Energy and Water School Education Program, and Splash into Cash Program.

Public Utilities On-going OS-10
This program is on-going with school visits continuing. The CE team pivoted to offer community water conservation programs virtually. This mode of delivery has proven successful and the team continues to engage with students across the area.

OS-37 Ensure that public parks and public landscape projects minimize the use of high-water-demand vegetation for decorative uses.

Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Public Works
Planning Division
On-going OS-10
On-going – All park plantings are typically selected for low water consumption among the various plants commercially available for use for a specific purpose. Turfs are generally selected for their drought tolerance as well as their sustainability under the heavy use they’re subjected to at various sports venues. The Department consults with turf specialists at UCR and other industry turf experts to ensure the most suitable species are being used. Where feasible, low water consuming shrubbery is used in lieu of decorative turf. Due to security and sustainability concerns, use of shrubbery is limited in most park settings to areas that are not conducive to foot traffic.

Tool Description Responsible
Agency Time Frame
Related
General Plan
Objectives and
Policies
Status as of December 2024
OS-37 Ensure that public parks and public landscape projects minimize the use of high-water-demand vegetation for decorative uses.

OS-39
Parks, Recreation and Community Services will cooperate with Public Utilities in the implementation of recycled water and/or agricultural water programs, particularly where such water sources can substitute for current potable water sources within parks.

Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Public Utilities
Public Works
On-going OS-10 On-going. Riverside Habitat, Parks, and Water Project to serve recycled water to nearby parks is in the design stage.

OS-40
Regularly assess the cost of providing potable water for non- potable uses versus the cost providing reclaimed water, including associated infrastructure and facilities costs. Implement a reclaimed water system at the time it becomes cost effective to do so.

Public Utilities – Water
Public Works On-going OS-10 The Non-Potable/Recycled Water Master Plan is complete. The study was funded in part by a Prop 13 grant from the State, in the amount of $113,121.

OS-41 Work with other regional water service providers to determine the feasibility of a broader-based reclaimed water system.

Public Utilities – Water
Public Works
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Department
On-going OS-10 On-going - Work with Western Municipal Water District is ongoing.

OS-42
Comply with all provisions of the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, and support regional efforts by the Regional Water Quality Control Board (Santa Ana Region #8) to improve and protect water quality.

Public Works
Planning Division
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Department
On-going OS-10
On-going – This review is completed as part of each development application as appropriate.

NPDES requirements are now routinely incorporated into Parks Department standard project specifications. In addition, Park Planning & Design Division design staff and Parks Division maintenance staff attend annual training sessions as appropriate regarding NPDES permit, design and maintenance requirements.

No. Action Associated
Programs City Lead Timeframe Status as of December 2024 HE-1.1
Prepare an Inclusionary Housing Program to facilitate the integration of affordable housing units throughout the City’s housing supply
Program HE-1-2 Department of Housing
& Human Services Short-Term No updates. This item has continued to be tabled off-calendar.

HE-1.2
Update the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance to encourage
and incentivize development of affordable and senior
housing, both for sale and for rent, consistent with state Density Bonus legislation
Program HE-5-4 Planning Division Short-Term
On-going - the Planning Division continually monitors new legislation for changes to State Density Bonus Law and processes conforming amendments on an annual basis. In 2024, new state law expanded density bonus eligibility and incentives for low-income student housing and residential care facilities for the elderly. Staff anticipates City Council to adopt these changes in 2025.

HE-1.3
Continue to issue two RFPs annually for new voucher
projects to facilitate the relationship between developers and the County of Riverside Housing Authority project-
based Section 8 voucher programs and other resources to further develop affordable housing in the City
Program HE-1-8 Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
The next round of Riverside County Section 8 Project Based Vouchers RFP will be released in the summer of 2025, which the CIty has two affordable housing developments that will be applying for this resource.

HE-1.4 Develop a streamlined process to assist homeowners and rental property owners to rehabilitate residential properties Program HE-1-3 Department of Housing
& Human Services Short-Term
The City's Housing Authority has a streamline application for affordable rental property owners to rehabalitate their properties that will require 55 year affordability covenants to be recorded against their properties to ensure long-term affordability requirements.

HE-1.5
Develop and implement a plan to seek additional funding for the City’s Housing Rehabilitation Program for lower- income owners to encourage further homeowner
investment, address issues of overcrowding, and ensure
housing stability
Program HE-1-3
Program HE-1-5
Program HE-1-13
Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing Staff submitted a CDBG funding application to assist low income homeowners with grants to rehabilitate their properties. Awards will be announced in 2025.

HE-1.6
Continually facilitate the relationship between affordable housing providers, market-rate housing providers and
community-based organizations as needed to build a
network and partnerships that will help increase affordable housing in the City including sites identified in the City’s Housing First Plan that support options for ownership that could include support for community land trusts and
neighborhood real estate investment trusts
Program HE-1-3
Program HE-1-5
Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
The City completed the following two Housing First developments: (1) The Aspire TAY project, development of 32 affordable housing units, (2) Mulberry Cottgages, development of 10 tiny cottages to provide affordable housing for our unhoused population. Request for Proposals were released for 8717 and 8733 Indiana Avenue and 6963 Streeter for the developmen of affordable housing. Proposals are under review. Housing staff continue to work with the Inland Southern California Housing Collective to support affordable housing policies and projects throughout the region.

HE-1.7
On a yearly basis, provide the City Council with an update on the on-going mobile home park rent stabilization
program
Program HE-1-9 Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
On September 17, 2024, staff provided the CIty COuncil with an update on teh Mobile Home Parks Rent Stabilziation and announced the new maximum rent that can be charged in the 2025 is 2.24%. On September 23, 2024, staff presented changes to the Mobile Home Parks Rent Stabilization Ordinance to update definitions, increasing notification requirements, adding retaliation prohobition requirements, define frequency of rental increases and add a rental cap. 2A: HOUSING ELEMENT
Part 2: Action Items from the 2021 Phase 1 GP Update
Policy HE-1 AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Preserve and increase affordable housing options, including subsidized and non-subsidized affordable units for lower-income and environmental justice communities, special needs, and under-served populations with a particular emphasis on building community wealth.

No. Action Associated
Programs City Lead Timeframe Status as of December 2024 HE-1.8
Monitor the Riverside County foreclosure prevention
services and, if resumed, support the Mortgage Credit
Certificate
Program HE-1-6
Program HE-1-7
Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
The City helped market the California Mortgage Relief Program that helped homeowners struggling with missed mortgage payments, late property taxes, loan deferrals, partial claims, or other homeowner financial hardships. In 2024, the County of Riverside did not resume their Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.

HE-1.9
Develop a program to monitor and preserve at-risk
affordable rental units to minimize conversion to market rate
Program HE-1-10Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
The CIty did not have any affordable housing units to convert to market rate units.

The City monitors these units and will work closely with property owners months in advance to prevent losing these affordable units.

HE-1.10
On a quarterly basis, monitor funding sources to support extremely low-income housing and allocate funds and
promote programs to developers
Program HE-1-11Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
On a quarterly basis, the Department of Housing and Human Services (HHS) reports out on grant funds made available to create affordable housing units. Through HHS's efforts, we were able to develop 127 affordable housing units.

HE-2.1
Develop a permanent supportive service program for non- profit providers that continues and supports the rapid
rehousing program, provides shelter, and offers support services to the homeless consistent with the Housing First Plan
Program HE-2-1
Program HE-2-2
Program HE-2-3
Program HE-5-6
Department of Housing
& Human Services Mid-Term
In 2024, the City continues to support 16 permanent supportive housing units and 12 Rapid Re-Housing clients. The City stood up a nonprofit collaborative group to identify resourcess that are already being provided to our low income and unhoused population and to identify gaps in services. The City funded ongoing shelter operations of 60 congregate shelter beds and 23 noncongregate shelter beds.

HE-2.2
Continue to partner with the Riverside County Continuum of Care in preparing and implementing recommendations and
best practices to end cycles of homelessness; providing emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, and humane and adaptable supportive services
and continue to integrate supportive housing in affordable housing developments
Program HE-2-2
Program HE-2-4 Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
The City continues to partner with the Riverside County Continuum of Care in preparing and implementing recommendations and best practices to end cycles of homelessness such as shared housing and hosting case conferencing meetings with our shelter case managers and the City's Housing Navigator. The City stood up a Youth Case Conferencing meetings to help the City acheive functioning zero among its Transitional Aged Youth population (18 - 24 years old).

HE-2.3
Prepare a Zoning Code update to further facilitate
development of emergency shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, residential care facilities, and community care facilities in appropriately zoned areas distributed throughout the City, allow low-barrier navigation centers as a by-right use in mixed-use and non -residential zones, and update the provisions for emergency shelters to comply with SB-2
Program HE-5-3
Program HE-5-6
Program HE-5-7
Program HE-5-8
Planning Division Short-Term
In 2024, the Zoning Code was proposed to be amended to reflect new state law expanding density bonus-eligible senior housing to include residential care facilities for the elderly. The amendment is anticipated to be adopted early 2025.

HE-2.4
Continue to collaborate with surrounding cities, counties, and other agencies through quarterly Western Riverside
County Homeless Task Force meetings and monthly
Riverside County Continuum of Care meetings to develop
an ongoing multi-agency dialogue and agreement on
providing emergency shelters, permanent supportive
housing and affordable housing and services
Program HE-2-1 Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
In November 2024, the City held a Homeless Forum with the County of Riverside and cities throughout the County to discuss how we can collectively work together to address subregions. The County was broken out into 4 subregions and two cities Memorandum of Understandings on how they are collaborating to provide outreach, shelter, rental assistance and affordable housing in their cities. The City began conducting an assets survey to identify what outreach, shelter, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing and affordable housing is provided in each city to identify gaps in programs and services.

Policy HE-2 HOMELESSNESS: Expand housing and services that effectively address the needs of the City's homeless population.

No. Action Associated
Programs City Lead Timeframe Status as of December 2024 HE-2.5
Develop an outreach program, together with shelter and
service providers, that includes homeless and lived
experience/formerly homeless participants to provide
information on available programs to all that need services Program HE-2-4
Program HE-5-6
Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
The CIty's Public Safety and Engagement Outreach Team has individuals with lived experience. The Team works closely with service providers to connect homeless individuals to programs and resources and brainstorms with team members to overcome obstacles of placing indviduals in programs. The Riverside Access Center also conducts bi-weekly case conferencing meetings to identify resources needed to help clients exit from the shelter into housing.

HE-3.1
Adopt a City-wide policy that prohibits discrimination in the sale or rental of housing regarding characteristics protected under State and Federal fair housing laws
Program HE-3-1 Department of Housing
& Human Services Short-Term
No progress has been made on this program. Staff will be working on this effort in 2025 and is currently working with a consultant to update the City's Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice.

HE-3.2
Adopt a City-wide policy that supports continued
collaboration and participation with fair housing service provider(s) that increases fair housing opportunities across the City
Program HE-3-2 Department of Housing
& Human Services Short-Term
The City of Riverside continues to fund Fair Housing Council of Riverside County to provide counseling, education, and mediation with discrimination claims to residents across the City.

HE-3.3
Adopt a City-wide policy that encourages the development or adaptation of residential units and communities
accessible to people with physical disabilities
Program HE-5-6
Program HE-3-3
Department of Housing
& Human Services Short-Term No progress has been made on this program. Staff will be working on this effort in 2025.

HE-3.6
Develop an outreach program for homeowners and renters
regarding their rights, financing options, available
assistance, and protection in purchasing, renting, or
modifying a housing unit
Program HE-1-3
Program HE-1-5
Program HE-3-2
Department of Housing
& Human Services Mid-Term
The CIty continues to market Fair Housing Council of Riverside's Fair Housing education program to residents so they know their rights when renting a property and the First-Time Home Buyer Workshops where households are provided access to tools and a clearer understanding of the mortgage process, financial oprtion, their housing needs and household budget, and allowing them to confidently move through the homebuying process.

HE-4.1
Prepare urban design standards that promote the
integration of private development and public space and create safe, healthy, complete neighborhoods with quality housing development, services and commercial uses,
schools, transit, parks, childcare, and other needs
Program HE-4-6
Program HE-5-2
Program HE-5-4 Planning Division Mid-Term; Ongoing
In 2024 staff intiated a Reinvestment, Resilience, and Revitalization workplan and strategy that could be implemented across other neighborhoods, for a corridor-scale strategic plan for Magnolia Avenue, and eventually neighborhoods along other key corridors within the City. The draft tool kit is comprised of economic development, urban design, and public safety strategies to promote complete neighborhoods and is anticipated to move forward to Committee in early 2025.

As part of the Phase II General Plan Update, 14 urban design focus areas in the City are anticipated to be chosen for study under urban design scenarios. This work is anticipated to begin in mid 2025.

HE-4.2
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
Program HE-5-1
Program HE-5-2 Planning Division Mid-Term
On August 6, 2024, the City Council adopted the amendments to the zoning code including development standards for undersized lots in single and multifamily zones, as well as standards and established process for small-lot development standards.

Policy HE-3 FAIR HOUSING: Promote safe, healthy, and attainable housing opportunities for all people regardless of their special characteristics as protected under State and Federal fair housing laws.

Policy HE-4 THRIVING NEIGHBORHOODS: Facilitate and encourage a variety of new housing types, including both single- and multi-family and missing middle housing, and the necessary public amenities to support a sense of community that results in equitable and sustainable neighborhoods.

No. Action Associated
Programs City Lead Timeframe Status as of December 2024 HE-5.1
Develop an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program that
includes pre-approved construction plans, streamlined
permitting and educational materials to facilitate ADU
development
Program HE-4-5
Program HE-5-9 Planning Division Short-Term
The Community & Economic Development Department entered into an agreement with Design Path Studios to prepare standardized permit-ready ADU plans in four sizes and a variety of architectural styles that will be made available to the public free of charge.

CEDD also obtained approval from HCD to use residual SB 2 funds to augment the scope of work with Design Path to 1) prepare standard drawings for garage ADU conversions and 2) prepare a step-by-step users' guide for permitting an ADU using the forthcoming permit-ready plans.

In November 2024, the pre-approved construction plans were released to the public as part of the new ADU streamlining program Dwell Riverside. The plans and program were presented to the City Council in December 2024.

HE-5.3
Prepare an Adaptive Reuse Ordinance to encourage
redevelopment of underutilized commercial and industrial properties and allow by-right residential development in exchange for providing a certain number of affordable units in non-residential zones
Program HE-1-2 Planning Division Mid-Term
In 2024, the Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) provided the City with an opportunity for technical assistance to develop an adaptive reuse ordinance with funding from REAP 2.0 per SCAG. In 2025, the City will draft a Scope of Work in partnership with SCAG uponwhich a consultant will be selected to begin techical work surverying an existing inventory of buildings in the City most adept for adaptive reuse.

HE-5.4
Prepare a Zoning Code update to further 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
Program HE-5-2
Program HE-EJ-7-2 Planning Division Short-Term
Planning Division staff presented an Infill Housing Development Strategies report to the City Council's Housing & Homelessness Committee in July of 2023 which outlined strategies to facilitate and incentive higher-density infill residential development close to employment, services and transit. The Committee directed staff to prepare 1) an Infill Residential Development ordinance and 2) a Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance, as well as conduct further study on a potential Density Transfer Program. In August 2024, City Council approved the Infill Residential Development Ordinance and Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance.

HE-5.6
Update the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance and standards to encourage and incentivize development of affordable
and senior housing, both for sale and for rent, consistent with state Density Bonus legislation and continue
implementing fee reductions that incentivize senior housing production
Program HE-1-4
Program HE-5-4 Planning Division Short-Term
On-going - the Planning Division continually monitors new legislation for changes to State Density Bonus Law and processes conforming amendments on an annual basis. The Senior Housing Permit Fee Discount Program remains in effect. In 2024, new state law expanded density bonus eligibility and incentives for low-income student housing and residential care facilities for the elderly. Staff anticipates City Council to adopt these changes in 2025.

HE-5.7
Examine and consider Zoning Ordinance amendments to
eliminate any discriminatory effect on people in a protected class.

Program HE-3-1
Program HE-5-3 Planning Division Short-Term
Pursuant to City Council direction, in 2024 all references to the Crime-Free Multi- Family Housing program, which had discriminatory effects on historically marginalized communities, were removed from the Zoning Code.

HE-6.1
Develop a monitoring mechanism to ensure no net loss of housing occurs during the Housing Element Cycle and
adjust zoning as needed
Program HE-6-1 Planning Division Short-Term
Ongoing - Staff continues to monitor housing entitlement and permit activity city wide and on housing element sites specifically. At the end of the 2024 calendar year, the City still maintains enough capacity and a surplus buffer to accommodate the housing oblication in all income categories. Permitting software began testing upgrades in the winter of 2024 and will continue testing through spring of 2025.

Policy HE-6 MONITORING/ENGAGEMENT: Ensure regular monitoring and reporting, including outreach to the public, on the status of housing in the City of Riverside.

Policy HE-5 REGULATIONS: Reduce and remove government barriers, where feasible and legally permissible, to reduce costs of housing production and facilitate both ownership and rental opportunities for all residents.

No. Action Associated
Programs City Lead Timeframe Status as of December 2024 HE-6.2
Develop 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
Program HE-1-10
Program HE-5-8
Program HE-6-1
Program HE-6-2
Planning Division Short-Term
Ongoing - Staff continues to monitor and track no net loss, adu production, housing development capacity, and housing permit and construction activity, which is used to convey housing stats and information to the public. This maintained dataset will be the basis of future publicly available dashboards.

HE-6.3
Develop and maintain an up-to-date residential sites
inventory and provide to interested developers with
information on available housing development opportunities and incentives on a quarterly basis
Program HE-6-1 Planning Division Ongoing
On-going - the Planning Division regularly conveys RHNA Inventory Site information to potential developers and maintains an interactive web map of housing development opportunity sites on its website at https://www.arcg.is/DG4aS. The Planning Division also maintains an inventory of residential projects and group housing by development status (i.e., proposed, entitled, complete) that is updated monthly and can be provided to developers and the public. Projects with affordable units and projects on Housing Element sites are specially noted.

HE-6.4
Complete an evaluation and report of housing development every 5 years to ensure that adequate services and
facilities, including water, wastewater, and neighborhood infrastructure are available
N/A Planning Division Short-Term This action item will be revisited as scheduled in 2026.

HE- 6.5
As part of the Citywide Community Engagement Policy,
prepare requirements for outreach and engagement that
private developers will undertake for all new housing
projects
N/A Community & Economic
Development Mid-Term
Ongoing - The City continues to prioritize the implmentation of the Citywide Community Engagement Policy for all land use proposals, both City-initiated and applicant-driven. Opportunities to refine and expand engagement efforts for housing development projects will be examined as opportunities to revisit the Policy arise through the lives of various projects (e.g. General Plan Update, Magnolia Corridor Strategy, etc)
HE-EJ 7.1
Conduct an inventory of existing housing within
environmental justice communities to determine the
adequacy of existing housing
Program HE-6-1 Planning Division Ongoing This action item will be revisited as scheduled in 2026.

HE-EJ 7.3
Through the approval process, identify potential California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) streamlining
opportunities including, but not limited to, CEQA
exemptions, tiering from prior CEQA documents, and by-
right approvals to expedite approvals of proposed
affordable and supportive housing projects
Program HE-5-2 Planning Division Long-Term
On-going - the Planning Division reviews all projects for potential CEQA streamlining and/or exemption opportunities for all development projects as part of the regular entitlement review process. Zoning-compliant housing development applications on RHNA Inventory Opportunity Sites are considered ministerial and are not subject to CEQA review.

HE-EJ 7.4 Publicize the undeveloped and underutilized developed sites land inventory on the City’s website. Program HE-EJ-7-3 Planning Division Ongoing On-going - in partnership with Real Property Services Division, the Department of Housing & Human Services, the Successor to the Redevelopment Agency and the Innovation & Technology Department, the Planning Division is developing an interactive web map of available publicly-owned surplus land as a resource for affordable housing developers and in compliance with AB 1486.

Policy HE-7 DEVELOPMENT PROCESS: Facilitate a development process that promotes design and rehabilitation of housing that is responsive to the needs and desires of the residents of environmental justice communities No. Action Associated
Programs City Lead Timeframe Status as of December 2024 HE-EJ 7.5
Prepare an 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
Program HE-EJ-7-1
Program HE-EJ-7-3 Planning Division Mid-Term
Planning Division staff presented an Infill Housing Development Strategies report to the City Council's Housing & Homelessness Committee in July of 2023 which outlined strategies to facilitate and incentive higher-density infill residential development close to employment, services and transit. The Committee directed staff to prepare 1) an Infill Residential Development ordinance and 2) a Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance, as well as conduct further study on a potential Density Transfer Program. In August 2024, City Council approved the Infill Residential Development Ordinance and Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance.

In July 2023, the City was also awarded a REAP 2.0 Pathways to Accelerating Transformative Housing (PATH) Grant from the Southern California Association of Governments to develop prototype plans for infill missing middle (2-12 unit) housing development to streamline and facilitate development of infills sites in transit-rich and high-resource areas. In December 2024, the City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a consultant which will help with professional design, technical and community outreach services to facilitate the development of prototype housing plans for smaller scale multi-family development. The City and selected consultant will continue to work on this project in 2025.

HE-EJ 8.3
Use the Riverside Food Systems Alliance and similar
organizations to expand civic engagement, particularly with community-based organizations and local grocers, to better understand the barriers to healthy food access in
environmental justice communities.

Program HE-8-2 Department of Housing
& Human Services Ongoing
The City submitted a letter of support for UCR’s grant application titled “SRS RN:

SoCalGrown” The Sustainable Agriculture Network of Inland Southern California for Thriving Communities and a Healthy Environment” was submitted this week. The focus of the grant is to develop a replicable, sustainable food-system model.

Policy HE-8 ACCESS TO FOOD: Provide opportunities to access fresh, healthy, and affordable food from food sources that are accessible to neighborhoods and within a quarter mile of public transit.

No. Action ASSOCIATED
PROGRAMS CITY LEAD Timeframe Status as of December 2024 PS 1.1-3
(Seismic Hazards) Minimize the potential loss of life,
damage to structures, and economic impacts of disaster
recovery by implementing a Seismic Safety Program that
addresses each risk
PS-1.1-1
PS-1.1-4 Emergency ManagementShort-term The City contiues to promote the State's Brace + Bolt program, all zipcodes in the City of Riverside are included.

PS-1.2-1
(Flood Hazards) Prepare a Flood Hazards Plan that: 1)
inventories emergency and critical facilities located in the 1 percent annual chance of flood zones; 2) establishes
procedures to maintain structural and operational integrity of public facilities during flood events and identifies emergency evacuation routes for areas that could be
affected by flooding or dam failure
PS-1.2-2
PS-1.2-3 Emergency ManagementShort-term A Flood Hazards map is implemented by the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan LHMP).

The LHMP as approved pending adoption in August 2024.

PS-1.2-3
(Flood Hazards) During project review, permit development in a floodplains only when the design ensures structures are capable of withstanding a 1 percent annual chance of flood (100-year flood) or greater to minimize risk to lives and property
PS-1.2-1
PS-1.2-2
PS-1.2-4
Planning Division Ongoing
On-going. Evaluation of development in mapped floodplains and other flood risk zones is conducted as part of the regular development review process for new development applications.

PS-1.2-4
(Flood Hazards) During project review, require drainage studies (as needed) by a qualified engineer to certify that new development will be protected and will not create new downstream flood hazards
PS-1.2-1
PS-1.2-2
PS-1.2-3
Planning Division Ongoing On-going. Evaluation of drainage and hydrological impacts is conducted as part of the regular development review process for new development applications.

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
Fire Department Ongoing
On Going. Updates to the Strategic plan are ongoing with regard to fire hazards.

Release of the FHSZ maps in early 2025 will provide further clarification to these zones within the City. ISO re certification is in progress while updating processes to reflect what was learned with the accreditation through CFAI.

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 Fire Department Ongoing
Ongoing. Continue to utilize the calendar for Public Education and have expanded the use of social media through the use of various platforms. Working with the Office of Communications to bring on a fellow to further develop social media presence.

Expanding the use of ReadyRiverside.org with an emphasis on defensible space and brush mitigation.

PS-1.3-3
(Fire Hazards) Prepare a City-owned Properties Wildfire High-Hazard Plan that: 1) identifies locations for new
essential facilities outside of high fire-hazard areas; 2) implements construction or other ways to minimize hazards for essential facilities in high fire-hazard areas; and 3) identifies fire breaks for all City-owned properties to reduce fire hazards
PS-1.3-1
PS-1.3-4
PS-1.3-5
PS-1.3-6
PS-4.2-4
PS-4.2-5
Fire Department Ongoing
Ongoing. Will come in to focus with the release of the FHSZ maps which will identify which properties are within and outside the high fire severity areas. All new construction is subject to Chapter 7A of the fire code relating to structural hardening.

Working with Parks to provide fire breaks in areas subject to past FHSZ.

Part 2: Action Items from the 2021 Phase 1 GP Update
2B: 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
No. Action ASSOCIATED
PROGRAMS CITY LEAD Timeframe Status as of December 2024 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 minimize 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 maintained 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
Planning Division Ongoing On-going. Evaluation of fire hazard risk and appropriate mitigation measures are an integral part of the development review process for new development applications.

PS-1.3-5
PS-1.3-5 (Fire Hazards) To ensure and support recovery
and redevelopment following a fire, develop policies related to site preparation, redevelopment layout/design, fire- resistant landscaping and fire retardant building design and materials to reduce vulnerabilities in VHFHSZs
PS-1.3-1
PS-1.3-3
PS-1.3-4
PS-1.3-6
Fire Department Mid Term Integrate and continue to utilize Chapter 49 of the CFC and use Chapter 7A materials and construction methods for exterior wildfire protection.

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
Fire Department Ongoing Ongoing. Continuing relationship with RPU with regard to water capacity through compliance reports and site visit for CFAI accreditation and ISO certification.

PS-1.4-1
(Drought Conditions) Update the Urban Water
Management Plan and Drought Contingency Plan, as
required by state law and regulations, including during, and in anticipation of, upcoming drought conditions
N/A Public Utilities Mid Term
Updates to the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency are required every 5 years. These were last updated and approved by Council in 2021.

However, regulations require an Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment (to assess drought conditions and potential supply shortfalls) be conducted and submitted to the Dept. of Water Resources by July 1 each year. The City of Riverside Public Utilties Department is in full compliance.

PS-2.1-1
(Hazardous Materials) Develop a Hazardous Materials Plan to provide a framework to review industry/business uses that includes safety protocols, enforcement mechanisms, inspection requirements, and review/update procedures
N/A Fire Department Ongoing
Ongoing. Plan continues to be maintained through the CUPA program. The information is gathered and stored in the CERS platform which accounts for inspections, records retention, and ensures that businesses that posess hazardous materials are complying with state and local guidelines.

PS-2.1-3
(Hazardous Materials Transport/Emergency Preparedness)
Establish a training program on rail-related hazard
emergency preparedness for stakeholders and City Staff to ensure emergency operations and mitigation measures are clear and updated when changes occur
N/A Emergency ManagementShort Term The city continues to facilitate distribution of regular updates to the Emergency Response Guide.

Policy PS-2–Hazardous Materials: Minimize the risk of potential hazards associated with management and transport of hazardous materials No. Action ASSOCIATED
PROGRAMS CITY LEAD Timeframe Status as of December 2024 PS-3.1-1
(Aircraft Hazards) Participate in the Riverside County
Airport Land Use Commission MARB Joint Land Use Study
to ensure City issues and concerns are incorporated into the update of the Land Use Compatibility Plan
N/A Planning Division Ongoing
On-going. The Planning Division has maintained representation on the Joint Land Use Study Technical Advisory Committee since its establishment and has provided comments and feedback on each draft of the JLUS.

PS-4.1-5
(Public Safety) Engage residents and apartment managers to remain involved in the Crime-Free Multi-Housing
Program as a way to reduce crime in apartment
communities
N/A Police Department Ongoing
On September 5, 2023, Council voted to discontinue the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program and continue to support multi-family housing operations and tenants through the Neighborhood Policing Centers Model, Neighborhood Watch Programs and general safety/education presentations and to remove references to the Crime-Free Multi-housing Program from the Riverside Municipal Code.

PS-4.2-1
(Emergency Preparedness) As part of the regular updates of the Riverside County Hazard Mitigation Plan and the
updates of emergency operating procedures, assess and
identify actions to address potential natural and human caused hazards as they affect infrastructure within the City PS-4.2-2
PS-4.2-3
PS-4.2-7
Emergency Management Mid-term The City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was approved pending adoption on August 27, 2024, anticipated for adopting on March 3, 2025
PS-4.2-2
(Emergency Preparedness) Conduct emergency training
operations exercises, with Riverside Police Department, Riverside Fire Department, and other City Departments, to:
1) assess and project future emergency service needs; 2) identify deficiencies or practices requiring modification; 3) identify standards for on-going services and training; 4) assess proficiency in implementing the City Emergency
Operations Plan; and 5) periodic updates needed based on outcomes
PS-4.2-1
PS-4.2-3
PS-4.2-7
Emergency Management Ongoing
An Updated Emergency Operations Plan is anticipated for adoption in March 3, 2025.

The City of Riverside Fire Department Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Division hosted the National FEMA US&R Grant/Financial training at the Riverside Convention Center. (80) people from the (28) National US&R System traveled to Riverside to complete the (3) day financial workshop.

PS-4.2-3
(Emergency Preparedness) Through the Development
Review Committee and plan check process, require new
and redeveloped structures and facilities to adhere to
Riverside Municipal Code Title 16, California Fire Code (as amended), the International Building and Fire Code and
other applicable local, state and national fire safety
standards
PS-1.3-4 Planning Division Ongoing
On-going. Enforcement of all applicable codes, ordinances, regulations and standards related to fire safety in conducted through the regular development review process for new development applications.

PS-4.2-4
(Emergency Preparedness) Coordinate with CALFIRE to
prepare a long-term fuel reduction and management plan
that ensures long-term maintenance of evacuation routes, identifies fuel breaks, establishes brush management and revegetation, and verifies private/public road emergency access routes comply with requirements of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations and Sections 1273 and
1274, as applicable and as may be amended, to strengthen fire-fighting capabilities and response times, especially in residential areas, in the event of multiple fires
PS-1.3-3
PS-1.3-4
PS-1.3-6
PS-4.2-5
Fire Department Mid-Term
Beginning the development of a City of Riverside specific plan that will mirror the guidelines and intent of the Cal Fire plan for fuel reduction. Based on the FHSZ maps, areas that require fuel reduction, maintanance, evac routes, etc. will be identified and brought into compliance with Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

Policy PS-3–Transportation: Minimize the risk of potential hazards associated with air and ground transportation Policy PS-4–Emergency Services: Provide responsive police, fire, and emergency services to all residents and businesses in Riverside No. Action ASSOCIATED
PROGRAMS CITY LEAD Timeframe Status as of December 2024 PS-4.2-10
(Emergency Response) Conduct periodic reviews and
monitor participation in mutual aid and automatic aid
agreements with other agencies to ensure resources keep pace with new development planned or proposed in
Riverside and within the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission’s Sphere of Influence
N/A Emergency Management Ongoing
Participated in local and regional mutual aid planning meetings, including the Riverside County Disaster Council and Riverside County Operational Area Planning Committee, as well as an update to the American Red Cross MOU. Had mutual aid for the Hawarden Fire, recieved over 100 fire engines, as well as additional helicopters and planes to fight the fire.

PS-5.1-1 (Pandemic Preparedness) Maintain and update the City’s Recovery Framework Plan and Pandemic Plan PS-5.1-2 Emergency Management Ongoing An Updated Emergency Operations Plan is anticipated for adoption in March 3, 2025. which includes policy directives in the case of another pandemic.

PS-5.1-2
(Pandemic Outreach) Provide education materials using
various social media platforms and on-line communication for pandemic-related health updates and resources that will help remove barriers to health services
PS-5.1-1 Office of
Communications Short-term
Provided information via the ReadyRiverside program using social media, in-person and online presentations, preparedness booths, classes, and the ReadyRiverside.org website.

PS-6.1-1
(Homelessness) Continue to address homelessness
through the Public Safety and Engagement Team Program,
including both housing solutions and mental health
services, building on lessons learned and focusing on key areas of the City
PS-6.1-2
PS-6.1-3
Department of Housing
and Human Services Ongoing
HHS staff continues to work with the State of California to create a referral process to CARES Court for our PSET and Fire Department, which will help individuals with high acuity mental health conditions to get the treatment they need through the County's mental health system.

PS-6.1-2
(Homelessness) Coordinate with non-profit organizations to provide access to transitional housing, job training and placement, childcare, and health-promoting services to the homeless
PS-6.1-1
PS-6.1-3
Department of Housing
and Human Services Ongoing
2024 saw the grand opening of TruEvolution's Inland Empire LGBTQ+ Cebter at Project Legacy in Downtown Riverside. Project Legacy is a public-private partnership between the Housing Authority of the County of Riverside and TruEvolution. The project proivded 49 beds of transitional supportive housing, a fitness center, career center, and wrap around services, all available on one campus.

PS-7.1-1
(Climate Adaptation) Complete a comprehensive
vulnerability assessment to identify infrastructure, natural resources, and residents most at risk and identify what they need to adapt to a changing climate
PS-7.1-2
PS-7.1-3 Office of Sustainability Mid-term
A new Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and Safety Element Update to include a Climate Vulnerability Assessment will be completed in conjunction with a comprehensive update to the General Plan. This project kicked off in 2024 and will include a full Climate Vulnerability Assessment anticipated to commence in 2025 Policy PS-6–Homelessness: Reduce homelessness in Riverside through coordinated implementation of and equitable accessibility to public safety, economic, and social programs
Policy PS-7–Climate Adaptation and Resiliency: Identify key potential impacts of climate change on City organizations, infrastructure, natural resources, and residents and develop adaptation pathways and resiliency pathways to address them Policy PS-5–Pandemic: Provide responsive public health services to all residents of Riverside No. Action ASSOCIATED
PROGRAMS CITY LEAD Timeframe Status as of December 2024 PS-7.2-2
(Climate Adaptation) Develop and implement a Climate
Action Plan that includes climate adaptation strategies for environmental justice communities and communities
disproportionately affected by climate change
PS-7.1-1
PS-7.1-3 Office of Sustainability Short-term
A new Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and Safety Element Update to include a Climate Vulnerability Assessment will be completed in conjunction with a comprehensive update to the General Plan. This project kicked off in 2024 and will identify a suite of adaptation strategies to address climate change city wide and particularly for vulnerable populations.

No. Action ASSOCIATED
PROGRAMS CITY LEAD Timeframe Status as of December 2024 LU-EJ-1.1
Update the General Plan to identify locations for new
housing developments that are near transportation centers, commercial uses, parks and needed services, with a focus on improving access and affordability in high-opportunity areas
N/A Planning Division Mid-term
The Phase 2 General Plan Update kicked off in 2024 and will include an updated Land Use Element and Land Use Policy Map, as well as a corresponding rewrite of the City's Zoning Code. Expanding access to high-opportunity, amenity-rich areas of the City for households at all income levels will be a top priority in developing the City's land use plan.

LU-EJ-2.1
Implement the Citywide Community Engagement Policy
that facilitates input from community members on key
projects and ensures their concerns and aspirations inform an equitable decision-making process
N/A Community & Economic
Development Short-Term
On-going - the Community & Economic Development Department prioritizes equitable, accessible and meaningful community engagement activities and opportunities for all projects and initiatives. The City Council adopted a Citywide Community Engagement Policy and Toolkit in December 2023 that provides a comprehensive policy for engagement and formalizes expectations for community outreach efforts for projects of all types. The Policy and Toolkit contain numerous strategies for ensuring that decisions are fully informed by a full range of perspectives from the community; that all segments of the population are empowered to participate and shape policy and decisionmaking; and that communities that are frequenlty left out or not well represented in these processes have abundant and meaningful opportunities to participate.

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 All City Departments Mid-Term
"Open Lobby" public engagement sessions held throughout the planning process for the renovation and expansion of the downtown main Museum facility.

In 2024, RPU's Customer Engagement Team was awarded an Excellence in Communications Award from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for the team's work in providing rebate and assistance documents in braille and large print for customers with visual impairments. The Team continues providing translation of webpages, forms, bill inserts, and other materials to improve accessibility. RPU's Customer Engagement Team led the way in ensuring bilingual building signage is available at our location in the Casa Blanca community to make sure our customers know when they can access our services. In 2023, the CE Team's Diversity Calendar proposal was launched and continues to be made available to all City staff to help plan community and outreach events, while being mindful of cultural and other celebartions.
2C: Environmental Justice
Policy LU-EJ-1.0 Housing Location: Ensure new housing developments adhere to local, state, and federal requirements to avoid disproportionate impacts on environmental justice communities
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 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 Part 2: Action Items from the 2021 Phase 1 GP Update
No. Action ASSOCIATED
PROGRAMS CITY LEAD Timeframe Status as of December 2024 CCM-EJ-2.1
Require Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
standards be incorporated into all City projects and private development to improve the pedestrian experience that
could be related to sidewalks/trails, parks, street crossings, lighting, bicycle infrastructure, American Disability Act (ADA) accessibility
N/A
Department of Public
Works
Planning Division
Short-Term
In 2021 the City Council adopted the Riverside PACT, which includes the Complete Streets Ordinance (CSO). The CSO incorporates Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design guidance to inform new development and City projects.

ED-EJ-1.1
Sponsor events at local schools, community centers, and libraries where underserved, low-income and minority
students can gain exposure to early childhood education and opportunities in higher education and vocational
training
N/A Office of Sustainability Long-Term
Museum Department offered increased programming in 2024 at community centers and library branches; programming was free of charge, open to all, and available at many times of the day/week.

ED-EJ-1.2
Work with business leaders, faculty, and students at the various universities to develop and promote training
programs to reinforce student career opportunities that align with the needs of the City (e.g., supervisory, teaching, healthcare professionals, technology-oriented)
N/A Economic Development
Division Long-Term
Economic Development staff drafted and processed an RFP for the Farmer Training Program and worked with UCR's extension center to get it accredited. This program is a 10-month apprenticeship program in the art, science, and business of sustainable agriculture. The program provides comprehensive training and mentorship to assist new and beginning farmers to start their own farms and prepares them for a variety of careers in agriculture and related industries.

Participants successfully completing the program earn an 18-unit professional, industry-recognized certificate through UCR Extension Professional Studies. It is currently housed at the Ecological Agriculture Training Cultural Center and Farm in Norco but in 2024, the City worked with UCR on a plan to bring it over to the Northside Agriculture Innovation Center currently underway. Economic Development promoted and supported UCR's SBIR/STTR conference that brought together students, faculty, business leaders and mentors to help aspiring entrepreneurs prepare successfully to secure funding to advance their innovations. Economic Development also presented as a speaker. Staff attended the Spartan Career Fair and shared upcoming job opportunities and workforce support information with the Spartan College students. Additionally, Economic Development sponsors the California Baptist University Business Center to support local entrepreneurs, including students, learn from business leaders and faculty.

N-EJ-1.3
Develop prescriptive sound transmission control standard construction plans designed to reduce interior noise levels according to the requirements of the City’s Noise Code
N/A
Building & Safety
Division
Planning Division
Mid-Term
Completed - the Building & Safety Division developed prescriptive sound transmission control standards in 2022 and makes these standards available for use to all permit applicants free of charge.

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
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
Department
Long-Term
The deparment continues to apply for grant funding to implement high priority projects. In 2024 the City entered into a Professional Services Agreement for architectural design services for the Cesar Chavez Community Center renovation, funded through the California State Grant.

Policy AC-EJ-1.0 Arts, Culture & Facilities: Promote equitable distribution of arts and cultural facilities across the City 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 Policy N-EJ-1.0 Noise: With a particular focus on environmental justice communities, reduce noise pollution by enforcing noise reduction and control measures within and adjacent to residential neighborhoods Policy PR-EJ-1.0 Parks and Recreation: Distribute recreational facilities equitably throughout Riverside’s neighborhoods No. Action ASSOCIATED
PROGRAMS CITY LEAD Timeframe Status as of December 2024 AC-EJ-1.2
Develop an action plan with local artists, the community, and school districts to develop a program that addresses promotes public art, identifies possible funding mechanism, and includes public art in environmental justice
communities
N/A Arts and Cultural Affairs
Division Mid-Term
Created artist/organization collaborators to work on plan, draft plan is being worked on in collaboration with General plan; with community engagement winter/wpring of 2025;
AC-EJ-1.3
Work with Riverside Unified School District, Alvord Unified School District, and others to support current and create new formal arts program that recognize the work of K-12 schools and students
N/A Arts and Cultural Affairs
Division Long-Term
Supported AUSD with first-ever District wide performance at the Fox Performing Arts Center; Presentation and table at RCOE Arts Lift Conference opportunities available within the City of Riverside for students & teachers; Collaborator with RUSD for multiple programs (RUSD presents, Chalk Day, Arts Day at Ramona, etc.); 4th Annual Teen Poet Laureate Program Collaborator and host AC-EJ-1.4
Evaluate and prioritize the distribution of arts facilities within the City through a program that includes community
outreach and possible funding opportunities, such as the implementation of micro-grant program
N/A Arts and Cultural Affairs
Division Long-Term
Ten (10) Ward events took place in all wards; Artist in Residency grant was released in December 2024; Increase in the Arts & Culture Grant Funding from approximately $298,000 to $500,000 in Fiscal Year 24/25 to support arts & culture organizations; Over 8,000 youth/nonprofits served through Fox Foundation at the Fox Performing Arts Center; over 12,500 attendees to annual Insect Fair that draws students, teachers and residents from all over the City.

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 Historic Preservation Short-Term
Progress continued toward eventual opening of the National Historic Landmark Harada House to the public, with an Interpretive Center. Interim public programming occurred at the site and virtually.

HP-EJ-1.2
Promote the Points of Cultural Interest Program for
environmental justice communities and underrepresented
communities such as those related to the civil rights
movements or social injustices
N/A Historic Preservation Mid-Term Museum and Library departments assisted Public Works with content development for grant-funded civil rights walk.

HP-EJ-1.3
Promote the City’s Mills Act Program to encourage the
restoration and preservation of qualified historic
buildings in environmental justice communities by
targeting outreach within these communities
N/A Historic Preservation Short-Term 17 Mills Act contracts were award in November 2024. During the application period, City staff held a workshop to promote application.

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

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