ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025, 3 P.M.
CITY OF PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
RIVERSIDE ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
City of Arts & Innovation 3900 MAIN STREET
PRESENT: Chair Robillard and Member Hemenway
ABSENT: Vice Chair Cervantes
STAFF PRESENT: Carmen Soto, Susan Wilson, Jennifer Lilley, Miranda Evans, Melanie Bruns, Chris Christopolous, Oscar Mancillas, Steve Kim, Rakel Engels, and others
Chair Robillard convened the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one wishing to address the Committee.
PROPOSED BUILDING PLAN CHECK SELF-CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Following discussion, it was moved by Chair Robillard and seconded by Member Hemenway to (1) receive and file a report on the proposed Building Plan Check Self- Certification Program; and (2) proceed with the draft Ordinance and related supporting documents to City Council for consideration. The motion carried with Chair Robillard and Member Hemenway voting aye and Vice Chair Cervantes absent.
COMMUNICATIONS
SELECT USA INVESTMENT SUMMIT AND INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF SHOPPING CENTERS (ICSC) 2025
The Committee received and ordered filed an update on business attraction efforts at Select USA Investment Summit and International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
THRIVE CATALYST FUNDING FOR CREATION OF A GREEN TECH REVOLVING LOAN FUND The Committee received and ordered filed update an on the grant submission for THRIVE Catalyst Funding for creation of a Green Tech Revolving Loan Fund.
RECOGNITION OF CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (CALED)
AWARDS OF MERIT
The Committee received and ordered filed the Recognition of California Association of Economic Development (CALED) awards of merit, recognizing the City of Riverside for Economic Development excellence.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
MINUTES
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025, 3 P.M.
CITY OF PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
RIVERSIDE ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER
City of Arts & Innovation 3900 MAIN STREET
ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
Chair Robillard requested that Economic Development staff select one company, win or success story to highlight at each meeting, to show that the City is pursuing success in five areas of excellence.
The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted
danieleto
Records Manager
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