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Citywide Ward Events Administrative Policy Governmental Processes CommitteeAugust 6, 2025Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department RiversideCA.gov2
In Fiscal Year 2023/24, the Citywide amended annualbudget; added $876,000 for Citywide events thatincluded 1.0 FTE and $725,000 in event funding toenhance and grow community engagement, attracttourism, and stimulate economic growth across theCity.BACKGROUND 7/25/2025
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DISCUSSIONAllowable through this program?Events: Fairs, expos, festivals, music events, car shows, art events, runs, etc.Projects:Open and accessible in the public right of way; on City Property or inconjunction with city department or program; art and cultural installations.Criteria:•Open and/or accessible to the public.•Event/project is within the designated Councilmember’s ward boundaries.•The event shall not be used for any political or campaign purposes, includingbut not limited to being affiliated with, in support of, or in opposition to, apolitical party, candidate for any political office, or political group/issue.
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When are allowable events/projects to be implemented?•Anytime up to 90 days prior to an election cycle of ward specificCouncilmember.•Able to partner/collaborate with a nonprofit or outside organization.Can NOT sponsor an event.Who implements these events/programs/projects and approves budgets?•These events/projects are implemented by City staff, not electedofficials.•Able to partner/collaborate with a nonprofit or outside organization.Can NOT sponsor an event.DISCUSSION (CONT.) 7/25/2025
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That the Governmental Processes Committee:1. Receive, review, and provide input on staffrecommendations for the Citywide Ward EventsAdministrative Policy; and2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to makenon-substantive changes to the Administrative Policy.RECOMMENDATIONS