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)(Public Safety)
Drone as First Responder Program
Funded by a grant; the amount was not stated.
Police Military Equipment Policy annual review (AB 481)
All equipment costs are covered by the police department's existing budget — no new money requested.
E-bike safety regulations
Riverside Police Department community relations update
Hiring an outside statistical or legal expert would cost city money, but no figure was given — the commission noted it lacks the budget and the call sits with the City Council.
Federal immigration enforcement reporting under Resolution No. 24310
Ethics complaint against Councilmember Philip Falcone
Critics noted hearings like this tie up the city clerk, city attorneys, and staff — a real cost for a complaint that was dismissed.
Appeal of employee discipline (Mark Hernandez grievance)
2027 work plan and meeting accessibility
Vehicle Vandalism in Casa Blanca Senior Community
Community survey development
Minimal cost — the city can use existing email lists and QR codes, but the commission has no dedicated funds this year.
Fire Apparatus Replacement
$246,424.97 from federal asset forfeiture funds.
Homeless encampment removals update requested
Revised Rules of Library Conduct (RMC 9.75)
No direct cost — this is a policy change to the municipal code.
Senior disaster preparedness presentations
Senior support and elder abuse prevention (Y.A.N.A.)
The program runs on a small annual budget through the Riverside Police Foundation.
Proposed e-conveyance ordinance banning e-bikes in parks
Fines could reach $1,000 for violations (about $1,100 after county fees), and parents could be held liable for kids' violations.
Emergency communication and Wi-Fi access gaps
Fatal collisions and MAIT quarterly update
E-bike and bicycle safety ordinance
New police headquarters construction
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while Hernandez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
E-bike ordinance (RMC 10.65) sent back to Public Safety Committee
Public Safety Element amendment — AB 2140 compliance (Case PC-2026-00796)
Approve Event Agreement with Tyler Mall Limited Partnership to enable Fire Department to conduct Ready Riverside Public Safety Expo at Galleria at Tyler on September 26, 2026 (Ward 6)
Revisions to Background Check Policy, I-14 to reflect broader alignment with federal and state laws, pre-employment compliance, individualized assessment requirements and ensuring public safety (All Wards)
Recommend approval of Planning Case PC-2026-00796 (General Plan Amendment, Public Safety Element / LHMP)
Voting record (2)(Public Safety)
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