City Council
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The Riverside Heights City Council is the governing body of the City of Riverside Heights, composed of five council members elected at-large to four-year staggered terms and a directly elected Mayor. The Council sets policy direction, adopts the annual budget of approximately $85 million, enacts ordinances, and provides oversight of city operations. Regular meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers at 500 River Road. All meetings comply with the California Brown Act and are open to the public. The Council also appoints members to the city's boards and commissions.
5
active members
First and third Tuesdays of each month
Riverside Heights City Hall, Council Chambers, 100 Main St
Planning Commission
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The Riverside Heights Planning Commission reviews development proposals, zoning changes, conditional use permits, subdivision maps, and general plan amendments. The five-member commission is appointed by the City Council and meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. The Commission serves as the primary advisory body on land use and development, making recommendations to the City Council on major projects and policy changes. Members bring expertise in architecture, real estate, transportation, and community planning.
3
active members
Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month
Riverside Heights City Hall, Council Chambers, 100 Main St
Parks & Recreation Commission
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The Parks & Recreation Commission advises the City Council on parks, trails, recreation programs, community events, and open space preservation. The five-member commission meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM at the Community Center. The Commission reviews capital improvement proposals for park facilities, recommends programming priorities, and helps plan annual community events including the Riverside Heights Summer Festival and the Holiday Tree Lighting celebration.
2
active members
Third Thursday of each month
Riverside Heights Parks Admin Building, 500 Oak Ave
Budget & Finance Committee
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The Budget & Finance Committee is a standing committee of the City Council composed of three council members. The Committee reviews the city's annual budget, financial policies, audit reports, investment portfolio, revenue projections, and long-range fiscal plans. It provides recommendations to the full Council on financial matters and oversees the city's fiscal health. The Committee meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM in the Council Chambers.
3
active members
First Monday of each month
Riverside Heights City Hall, Conference Room A, 100 Main St