Board of Ethics

City of Riverside Hearing Panel Members: Member Foley Board of Ethics Chair Member Foreman Hearing Panel Member De Herrera Agenda Member Newman Member Huerta Member Vega Meeting Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 6:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, September 23, 2022 View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community The Board of Ethics will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting. Face coverings are strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status. To participate virtually, two options are available: TO PARTICIPATE VIA TELEPHONE: Call (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265 Press star 9 (*9) to request to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted press star 6 (*6) to unmute and speak. TO PARTICIPATE VIA ZOOM: Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265 Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please follow along with the meeting via www.riversideca.gov/meeting, RiversideTV cable channels, or City social media live feeds to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). City of Riverside Page 1 Board of Ethics Agenda October 6, 2022 Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov ****** Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23618, members of all Boards and Commissions and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, members of all Boards and Commissions, as well as the public participants are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council, Boards and commissions, or their presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a respectful workplace that requires all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional, and respectful public environment. The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new harassment and discrimination laws. ******* The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at 951-826-5427 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. TTY users call 7-1-1 for telecommunications relay services (TRS). Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Board are available at www.RiversideCa.gov/Meeting. CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Ethics Agenda October 6, 2022 PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board, you are invited to participate in person or call at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265, select the "Raise Hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 2 Pre-hearing conference - Code of Ethics complaint filed by Jennifer Larratt-Smith against Councilmember Conder Attachments: Report Complaint - Jenn Larratt-Smith v Conder Part 1 Complaint - Jenn Larratt-Smith v Conder Part 2 Complaint - Jenn Larratt-Smith v Conder Part 3 DDA March Joint Powers Redevelopment AGency Complaint - Jenn Larratt-Smith v Conder Part 4 General Plan Update_02172022 1 Proud to Stand Video 2 Cannot Vote No Video 3 We have no authority Video 4 Developer owns Land 1 video 5 Development owns Land 2 Video 6 Plow Your Houses Video 7 August 18 meeting Conder Video 8 Against the Law Video 9 City Attorney Video Code of Ethics and Conduct Hearing Rules and Procedure City of Riverside Page 3