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L KS I i.7t; CM A .,tw.,,,nov City Council Memorandum ..1. 11111111.1.1. 11111111 .1.1.1.1111111111111.1.1.1. 11111111.1.1. 11111.1. 11111111.1.1. 1111111111.1.1.1.1. 11111111.1.1. 1111111111 .1.1.11111111111.1.1. 11111111.1.1.1.11111 11111111.1.1.1. 11111111.1.1. 1111, 1111.1.1. 1111111111.1.1. 11111111.1. 11111111.1.1. 1111111111.1. 1.1111.1.1.1.11111111.1.1.11111 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE October 4, 2011 FROM: CITY ATTORNEY ITEM NO: 10 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WARD: ALL SUBJECT: STATUS REPORT ON THE PROGRESS OF THE "NEIGHBORHOOD LIVABILITY PROGRAM" FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE ISSUE: The issue for consideration by the City Council is the continued utilization of the Neighborhood Livability Program as a tool for improving and maintaining the quality of life in the City of Riverside's twenty -six neighborhoods. RECOMMENDATIONS That the City Council: 1. Continue its support of the Neighborhood Livability Program based upon the successes demonstrated in this status report and that the City Council receive and file this report; and 2. Direct the City Attorney's Office to provide another status report on the Neighborhood Livability Program in six months. BACKGROUND A. History of Program On September 23, 2003, the City Council authorized the creation of a Neighborhood Livability Program, as proposed by the City Attorney's Office in cooperation with the Community Development, Fire, Police and Public Works Departments, to improve and maintain the quality of life of Riverside neighborhoods. The Mayor and City Council have emphasized the importance of preserving and improving the safety and livability in Riverside's neighborhoods in the City of Riverside's Strategic Plan. A task force comprised of representatives of key departments was established. The Task Force's role was to begin identifying and prioritizing specific problems, targeting the "worst of the worst" for appropriate, proactive, and remedial action. 10 -1