Housing and Homelessness
Committee
City of Riverside Committee Members:
Clarissa Cervantes
Chair
Sean H. Mill
Vice Chair
Steven Robillard
Member
Special Meeting
Agenda
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber
3900 Main Street, Riverside
Live Webcast at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
3:30 PM
Publication Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Meeting Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community.
Spanish interpreters will be available in person and via phone.
To participate virtually, two options are available:
VIA TELEPHONE:
Call (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your desired language. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak.
VIA ZOOM:
Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265
Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak.
An on screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak.
Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council can be submitted via the eComment feature at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting.
Email comments to [email protected].
PARKING AVAILABLE IN GARAGE 6 LOCATED AT 3901 ORANGE STREET.
Validation stamp (only for Garage 6) is near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber.
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August 31, 2026Housing and Homelessness
Committee
Agenda
Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, the Members of the City Council Standing Committee and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council Standing Committee and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council Standing Committee or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules.
The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve.
The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public .
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible.
Agenda related writings or documents provided to the City Council Standing Committees are available in the Office of the City Clerk, at www .RiversideCA.gov/Meeting, and in the binder located near the entrance of the meeting room while the meeting is in session.
PLEASE NOTE: The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Members of the City Council.
3:30 P.M.
CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee, you are invited to participate in person or call (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your language of preference. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak .
Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak.
To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265.
Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on -screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak.
August 31, 2026Housing and Homelessness
Committee
Agenda
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 2 Proposed acquisition and conversion of Motel 6 and Days Inn into approximately 148 affordable senior housing units - 3663 La Sierra Avenue and 10545 Magnolia Avenue
Report
Allied Argenta - Development Experience
Presentation
Attachments:
3 California Housing Legislative 2025-2026 Update
Report
2026 Summary of Housing Legislation Bills
2026 ADU Handbook Update
Presentation
Attachments:
4 California Prohousing Designation Program Reapplication Report
Award Letter Riverside
PDP and PIP FAQ
Prohousing Designation Expiration Reminder
Prohousing Designation Application Form
Reapplication Eligibility Checklist
USICH Encampment Principles
Presentation
Attachments:
5 Housing Authority’s Projects Update
Report
Projects Update
Presentation
Attachments:
COMMUNICATIONS
6 Reporting on transport of persons who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence update
7 Outreach Worker update
8 Legislative update
August 31, 2026Housing and Homelessness
Committee
Agenda
2026 California Housing Law GuideAttachments:
9 Items for future Housing and Homelessness Committee consideration as requested by Members of the Committee
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The next Housing and Homelessness Committee meeting is
scheduled for September 28, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
Committee meetings broadcast with closed captioning available on AT&T Channel 99,
Charter Spectrum Channel 3,
and Frontier Cable Channel 21
View live Webcast of the Committee meetings at:
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting.com
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