Riverside City Council
November 18, 2025

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MARCH ARB/INLAND PORT ALUCPAMENDMENTCity CouncilNovember 18, 2025City Manager’s Office RiversideCA.gov2
•March Air Reserve Base borders Riverside, Moreno Valley, Perris, and Riverside County. •The Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP) guides safe, compatible development around the base.•The Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (RCALUC) oversees these plans for all airports countywide. BACKGROUNDRegional Coordination Near March ARB 1 2
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•U.S. Air Force issued updated Air Installation Compatibility Use Zone Study in 2018•The study refines safety and noise zones and reaffirms continued use of Runway 12/30•State law requires the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan to align with current Air Force dataWHY AN AMENDMENT IS NEEDED Driven by 2018 Air Force Study
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AMENDMENT BUDGET SUMMARYEstimated CostTask$15,000Project Management and Coordination$20,000Data Collecting and Mapping Updates$25,000Policy and Compatibility Table Revisions$30,000CEQA requirements – Initial Study and Mitigated NegativeDeclaration$10,000Public and Interagency Review$25,000Final Amendment Preparation and Adoption Support$125,000TOTAL 3 4
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•RCALUC is leading the amendment with consultant Mead & Hunt, Inc. •Five participating agencies share the $125,000 total cost ($25,000 each) REGIONAL COLLABORATION & SHARED COSTStatusShareJurisdictionResolution adopted 07/29/2025; contribution approved$25,000City of PerrisUnder review$25,000City of Moreno ValleyPending Confirmation$25,000County of RiversideApproved contribution 10/15/2025 $25,000March JPAPending Council action (this report)$25,000City of Riverside RiversideCA.gov6
Preserving & Expanding the Economic viability of March ARB: Generates $107 million in annual economic activity and 476 jobs to the City of Riverside ($1.4B to region)Public Safety: Ensures compatible development near airport/military operationsRegional Consistency: Aligns zoning and growth policies across jurisdictions Critical Strategic Air-Mobility Capabilities: Serves as a key staging area for multiple military branches, supporting national defense operations WHY PARTICIPATION MATTERS 5 6
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That the City Council:1. Adopt the Resolution supporting the March ARB ALUCP Amendment; and 2. Authorize a $25,000 contribution as the City’s share of the total cost; and 3. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute related documents.RECOMMENDATIONS7