Luis Hernandez
About
During the election campaign, Luis Hernandez focused his platform on key municipal issues facing Riverside, specifically prioritizing improvements to city streets and addressing homelessness within Ward 6.
Campaign promises (1)
- infrastructureLuis Hernandez focused his campaign on addressing local street infrastructure and homelessness in Riverside.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 2:05:08
- Avg per meeting
- 11:23
- Segments
- 1130
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Top issues during term (20)(Parks Rec)
Blue Zones Project Riverside well-being initiative
The project is fully funded by sponsors, so no direct cost to residents was identified.
Fairmount Park Redwood Drive pedestrian/bicycle zone
Grant money already covers a permanent conversion if chosen; bridge reconstruction is estimated at over $2 million and needs new grants.
Arts and Culture Grant Program funding
$410,050 in General Fund arts dollars this fiscal year and $414,150 next year.
Draft General Plan Park and Recreation Element Policies
Selling or leasing parkland could generate up to $1 million an acre for reinvestment in parks, but commissioners warned disposal and acquisition costs would shave that down.
New carpet for La Sierra and Arlanza libraries
$117,160 contract funded through the city's capital process.
Fairmont Park restrooms and senior walking group
Museum of Riverside fundraising and bequest
Adds $50,000 to the Harada House endowment rather than immediate operating funds.
Deaf Community Center effort
Event Ad Hoc committee renewal
Community survey on disability access
No cost estimate was given; staff will handle printing, call-in data entry, and marketing coordination.
Special Games event proposal
No cost figures were disclosed; the proposal is being finalized with Parks and Recreation.
Aquatics program and pool deferred maintenance
About $700,000 a year to operate seven pools, with $2 million-plus in resurfacing needs and roughly $1 million for Sippy Woodhead equipment and roof work.
Nichols Park Community Center Project
Could cost up to $30 million to build, with maintenance possibly rising from $23,000 to $90,000 a year and operating costs around $250,000.
Dell Roberts Day and 90th Birthday Recognition
Expanded senior programming at Orange Terrace
Funded through Ward 4 Local Vibes Initiative funding with Councilmember Conder's support.
AB 1572 turf compliance and airport dog park
Saves taxpayers roughly $150,000 compared to the turf-replacement bid.
City parks construction and grant pipeline
More than $40 million in grant applications pending across Nichols, Mission Ranch, Martha McLean, La Sierra, and Fairmount Park projects.
Jointly branded museum membership program
Membership revenue will help fund museum operations and programs ahead of the 2028 reopening.
Scout headquarters at Fairmount Park
RPU wins state and national community awards
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Hernandez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.