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RTRP Vote To Find Funding For Undergrounding
We Need Your Voice!
We were told unequivocally that undergrounding the high-powered transmission lines near Hidden Valley (Ward 7) was not possible. For fifteen years they said it was a “DONE DEAL” to place the lines overhead.
TRUTH: It was NOT a “done deal”. Truth is, they never told us the truth about any of it. This in spite of at least one public comment demanding an underground option from the start.
What a difference fifteen years of neighbors being organized , collaborative and effective in pursuing common desires. Add your voice at tomorrow’s City Council meeting.
MOTION to FIND the MONEY to underground this project will be made Tuesday, January 17th by Councilman Chuck Conder. It is important for you to SHOW UP and show support for this motion.
We NEED action! You can speak during “Open Comment” or come to support your neighbors who are speaking and support the council members who want to see this project UNDERGROUND!
COME! Let our City know that you DO NOT want these lines overhead.
Where: City Council Chambers next to City Hall
When: Tuesday January 17, 2023
Time: 6:15 pm
Parking: FREE in the evenings, handicapped available
BACKGROUND
RRR is the neighborhood group most impacted by this. They have been fighting to have this project undergrounded since 2017 via:
- EDUCATION
- INFORMATION
- FORUMS
- SOCIAL MEDIA
- COMMUNITY MEETINGS
We were not giving up! Councilman Steve Hemenway (Ward 7) took the lead when he was elected in 2019. Due to his diligence, perseverance and educating himself on this project, there is now hope to underground these lines.
He brought Councilwoman Cervantes and Councilman Fierro onboard; but these 3 council members were outvoted to change the project.
Councilman Conder now realizes that undergrounding is the “superior project”, and he will bring a motion before our Council on Tuesday to FIND THE MONEY to do so!
Please come and show support for these 4 councilpersons who have listened and responded to residents. They deserve our public support. This is a defining moment in the history of Riverside.
- Steve Hemenway Ward 7
- Clarissa Cervantes Ward 2
- Ronaldo Fierro Ward 3
- Chuck Conder Ward 4
UNA Meeting Agenda January 2023
Map and Directions To Crest Community Church
3431 Mt Vernon Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
1. Welcome – Introductions 5 min.
2. Nora Moti Council on Aging Update 10 min.
3. Friends of Islander Park Ad Hoc 20 min.
4. Speaker Suggestions 2023 20 min
5. RTRP Reconsideration at Council 10 min
Agenda Item 17, Jan 17, 2023 Meeting
6. Other Updates TBD
7. New City Manager Mike Futrell
Neighborhood Issues & Resources
Redistricting
RTRP Transmission Lines Along River Vote
URGENT City Council to vote on this TUESDAY Nov 15
We have a chance to get these underground!
New consultant finds it is AFFORDABLE!
Do you care about transmission lines being placed overhead at Hidden Valley and behind the homes of many Ward 7 residents?
Independent consultants have found that under grounding can be AFFORDABLE! SCE said lines would cost ~ $57 million per mile;
Los Angeles and San Diego placed lines in a similar project for $11 million a mile.
Every rate payer in Riverside has been paying for these for 12/18 years on RPU bill (Reliability Project)…we have the money. Also, consultants say grants are available to minimize the cost.
Speak Now! It is time to be heard!
Our City Council will be voting on this project on TUESDAY November 15th! What you can do:
- Write to EVERY council member and express your thoughts. You can address one email to all members and include the city clerk.
- You can call every council member NOW! You can THANK Councilman Hemenway for giving us this opportunity.
- You can attend the meeting and speak if you would like or support those who do speak. (I will get the time to you this week)
- You can call into the meeting, if you can’t attend, and speak
If you want these lines underground, NOW IS THE TIME to write, call and be heard! Here’s a link to make an e Comment for agenda Item #20
This is a critical juncture; you must speak up NOW! We have a chance of under grounding based on the findings of the Independent Consultants brought in by Councilman Steven Hemenway.
Chuck Conder – cconder@riversideca.gov
Phone: (951) 826-5991
Mobile: (951) 990-9718
Clarissa Cervantes ccervantes@riversideca.gov
Phone: (951) 826-5991
Erin Edwards eedwards@riversideca.gov
Phone: (951) 826-5242
Gaby Plascencia GPlascencia13@gmail.com
Perry, Jim J. JPerry@riversideca.gov
Ronaldo Fierro RonaldoForRiverside@gmail.com
Steve Hemenway (shemenway@riversideca.gov)
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson 2mayor@riversideca.gov
City Clerk city_clerk@riversideca.gov
Donesia Gause, MMC
Neighborhood Issues & Resources
Riverside Neighborhood Partnership
Upcoming Events Save the Dates
National Drive Electric Week at UCR
Saturday, October 1, 20222
National Night Out Potluck & Free Swim
Islander Park Pool, Tuesday October 4, 2022, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Bring a dish and your trunks.
UNA October Meeting
Thursday, October 13, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
Map and Directions To Crest Community Church
3431 Mt Vernon Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
League Of Women Voters Zoom Guide To California Ballot
Saturday October 8, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Voters Edge is our online vote education site. Voters can access their ballot – a good idea this year, with new state assembly districts nobody knows where they are or who’s running. Also, find information about the candidates, detailed information about the state’s ballot measures, and current campaign donation figures – always good to know.
The Easy Voter Guide has quick facts on the election and the state ballot measures.
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Must be a single cat in a Trap. Drop off is 8-8:30 a.m. M-F with same day pick up when texted.
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Enter down the stairs on the left, near double main doors.
UNA Sept 2022 Meeting Agenda
Map and Directions To Crest Community Church
3431 Mt Vernon Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
1. Welcome – Introductions 5 min.
2.Nora Moti Council on Aging Update 10 min.
3. RPD Update – tentative 10 min.
4. Council Update – tentative 20 min
5. Parking West Side Watkins Bike Lane 5 min.
6.National Night Out October 4
Islander Pool 5 min.
Neighborhood Issues & Resources
Stop Building Warehouses Near Our Homes Petition
UNA July 2022 Meeting Agenda
Map and Directions To Crest Community Church
3431 Mt Vernon Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Share Your Thoughts With The City
1. Welcome – Introductions 5 min.
2. UCR Update 5 min.
3. RPD Update 10 min.
4. Council Update 20 min
5. Parking West Side Watkins Bike Lane 5 min.
6. ADU Ad Hoc 5 min.
7. New Business
8. Old Business
Neighborhood Issues & Resources
Stop Building Warehouses Near Our Homes Petition
Riverside Neighborhood Partnership
Mayor’s Big Tent Tour Sat June 18th
June UNA Meeting Agenda
Map and Directions To Crest Community Church
3431 Mt Vernon Ave, Riverside, CA 92507
Share Your Thoughts With The City
1. Welcome – Introductions 5 min.
2. UCR Update 10 min.
Beth Claassen Thrush
3. RPD Update 10 min.
4. Council Update 20 min
5. Neighborhood Issues & Resources
https://neighborsbettertogether.org/
6. ADU Ad Hoc TBD 5 min.
7. New Business
8. Old Business
Parking West Side Watkins Bike Lane