Lea Deesing

The Planning Commission meeting included a hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2026-27 and 2027-28 Capital Improvement Program, specifically reviewing the projects for consistency with the 2025 General Plan and determining their status under the California Environmental Quality Act. Additionally, the commission participated in a Brown Act training workshop presented by the City Attorney's Office and received communications regarding upcoming project agenda items and the transition of the new City Planner.

The committee received presentations on several topics including the annual update for the UCR Office of Technology Partnerships and Excite Incubator, an overview and highlights of the Innovation Month programming, the Walk the Talk initiative regarding strategic partnerships, and recognition and celebration planning for the upcoming Apprenticeship Week and the associated Launch Program.

The Airport Commission received a report covering aircraft operation statistics, current financial expenditures and revenues, the status of the airport pavement management study, the rescheduling of the Aerospace Expo, and the first phase of the airport roofing project. The commission also discussed upcoming city council action items, including lease extensions and proposed amendments to the municipal code regarding airport safety and operations. Additionally, the commission reviewed the progress of an economic impact study, clarified lease agreement calculations, and addressed community concerns regarding low-flying helicopters in the vicinity.

The board approved the La Sierra University Transformer Replacement Project and the purchase of emergency backup generators for the Water Operations division. The board also received a report on the Southern California Public Power Authority semi-annual expenditures. Discussion items included the approval of the Riverside Annual Water Supply and Demand Assessment, the procurement of two 66kV Grounding Transformers for the Wilderness Substation, and a review of the proposed Fiscal Year budgets for Electric and Water funds. Additionally, the board reviewed various reports presented by the General Manager, including project and supply status updates.

The document serves as a master calendar for the City Council and various committees, outlining scheduled presentations, public hearings, consent calendar items, and discussions. Key topics include legislative updates, municipal code amendments, project approvals for infrastructure and development, financial updates, budget workshops, departmental overviews, and proclamations honoring community members and awareness months.