Clarissa Cervantes
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 21
- Total speaking time
- 3:10:38
- Avg per meeting
- 9:05
- Segments
- 2669
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Top issues during term (20)(Business Jobs)
Aerospace and advanced manufacturing workforce development via America Makes
$15,000 annual membership, potentially at no cost through a public-entity waiver program.
Green Technology Revolving Loan Fund administration
$135,000 city contribution plus $40,000 in admin payments over five years; the fund is designed to recycle as loans are repaid.
International business attraction efforts
No direct cost was discussed, but successful recruitment could bring new jobs and investment to Riverside.
Voltu Motor electric truck manufacturing in Riverside
No dollar figures were given, but the company says the new product line represents a large market opportunity and more local manufacturing.
Small business support and retention
Over $50 million in economic impact reached the city in 2025 through SBDC-supported businesses.
USC Sunstone 'Renew' workforce strategy
The plan recommends two new full-time city positions plus a 60-participant paid healthcare training pilot — costs not yet quantified.
Veteran workforce training partnership
No city investment required for phase one; the training space draws no more power than a standard office.
Downtown Experiment revocation and entertainment permit impasse
The business says the looming revocation could shut its doors at any time, and taxpayers have funded 2.5 months of staff work on a resolution that turned out to be infeasible.
Cannabis storefront rollout and equity program postponement
The city keeps its $325,000 state implementation grant but forgoes a possible $150,000 equity bonus.
Green Business Attraction and Incentive Program and Thrive Inland SoCal Catalyst Funding
The associated Catalyst funding award could bring outside money into the city, but the amount wasn't specified on the agenda.
Lamar billboard agreement and ward signs
$2.5 million one-time plus ongoing 12.5-25% revenue share to the city's general fund.
Apprenticeship Week and LAUNCH program
Red Tape to Red Carpet Awards
Business-friendly process concerns
Poor communication and delayed resolutions cost staff time and taxpayer dollars and can discourage businesses from locating in Riverside.
Downtown Experiment permit revocation and entertainment permit impasse
The business faces months of uncertainty over a revocation that could shut its doors, while the city spends staff and legal time on a fix for its own code.
Economic development communications and outreach
Airport Commission 2026 Work Plan
Employee retention and recruitment efforts
Flight tech workforce institute (LIFT)
Non-binding, no funding obligations.
Business Excellence Series — Arts and Tourism
Decisions during term (0)
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