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City Outlines Road Maintenance Policies and Enhancement Program for Unpaved Roads
Jason Farrick, Public Works Director and City Engineer, presented an update on the Roadway Maintenance and Right-of-way Enhancement Program. The presentation clarified how roads are created, maintained, and accepted into the city system, emphasizing that public use does not automatically equate to city maintenance. Roads require formal acceptance by the city council or Public Works Director to become part of the maintained system, typically after being improved to city standards. For unpaved roads not maintained by the city, the Right-of-way Enhancement Program offers a mechanism for residents to request paving and inclusion in the maintained system, contingent on resident agreement to form a Community Facilities District (CFD) for maintenance costs. The program's timeline and funding constraints were discussed, with recommendations to update application documents and estimate current CFD annexation costs. Staff will trigger council notification upon receiving specific requests to explore expedited options.
City Council Advances Exploration of Recreation Programming to Enhance Community Life
The City Council discussed exploring recreation programming opportunities, aiming to enhance the quality of life for residents and foster community connection. While not establishing a Parks and Recreation Department or hiring additional staff, the council expressed interest in leveraging existing facilities and partnerships. They prioritized exploring public-private partnerships and joint-use agreements with schools, HOAs, and neighboring cities to offer programming without significant new infrastructure investment. Options like a recreation scholarship program and seasonal city-sponsored programs were also considered, with a long-term vision for a dedicated recreation division. The introduction of a recreation management platform, Civic Rec, removes a prior operational barrier, facilitating future program management. Community input will be gathered through surveys to guide future decisions.
City Council Introduces Ordinance to Regulate Shopping Carts and Increase Retailer Accountability
The City Council introduced an ordinance to regulate shopping carts, establishing local authority to address hazardous or nuisance carts. The ordinance prohibits removing carts from retailer sites, assigns responsibility to retailers for management plans and cart retrieval, and declares abandoned carts a public nuisance. Fines and cost recovery for impounded carts are detailed, with provisions for appeal processes and a 48-hour notice requirement for retailers before impoundment, unless the cart poses an immediate hazard. Retailers with 10 or more carts must submit a management plan. The ordinance aims to reduce blight, improve accessibility, minimize illegal dumping, and increase accountability.
City Manager's Salary Adjusted Based on Cost-of-Living Index
The City Council approved Resolution 2026-47, amending the city's pay plan to establish the City Manager's annual base salary. This adjustment reflects a 3.4% cost-of-living increase, equivalent to $9,554, bringing the new annual salary to $290,554, effective July 1st, 2026. This increase is in accordance with the City Manager's employment agreement, which is tied to the Riverside Consumer Price Index (CPI). The total fiscal impact for FY 26-27 is estimated at $11,008, including salary-based benefits. The council approved the pay plan amendment unanimously.
City Manager's Salary Adjusted by 3.4% Effective July 1, 2026
The City Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-47, which amends the city's pay plan to set the City Manager's annual base salary effective July 1st, 2026. The adjustment includes a 3.4% cost-of-living increase, totaling $9,554, resulting in a new annual salary of $290,554. This increase aligns with the City Manager's employment agreement, which is tied to the Riverside Consumer Price Index (CPI). The estimated fiscal impact for Fiscal Year 26-27 is $11,008, accounting for increased salary-based benefits. The council's approval ensures compliance with public employee retirement law requirements for pay plan adoption.
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