Board of Ethics

City of Riverside 3900 Main St. Riverside, CA 92522 (951) 826-5557 Board of Ethics Agenda Meeting Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:00 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Friday, May 24, 2024 Live Webcast 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. To participate virtually, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8686 and follow the prompts to access your desired language. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak. 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 via the telephone or Zoom options above to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board can be submitted via the eComment feature at www.riversideca.gov/meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. City of Riverside Page 1 Board of Ethics Agenda June 6, 2024 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. No. 24076, the Members of the Board and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the Meeting. In that regard, Members of the City Council and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. ********* Upon request, this agenda is available in alternative formats as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person requiring a modification or accommodation, including listening assistive devices, in order to participate in this meeting may contact 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 City Council are available in the Office of the City Clerk, at www.riversideca.gov/meeting, and in the binder located near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber while the meeting is in session. PLEASE NOTE The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Chair or Members of the Board. 5 P.M. CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 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. City of Riverside Page 2 Board of Ethics Agenda June 6, 2024 CONSENT CALENDAR - Item 2 All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Board of Ethics and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Board of Ethics votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Board of Ethics or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 2 Minutes of May 2, 2024 Attachments: Minutes DISCUSSION CALENDAR Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 3 Determine the absence of Member Hill-Skinner from the May 2, 2024, meeting as excused or unexcused Attachments: Report 4 Review pre-conference script for proposed language for instances of non-appearance of parties of filed complaints and language in Riverside Municipal Code Section 2.78.0759(D)5 “if taken as true” Brandon Mercer, Senior Deputy City Attorney Attachments: Report Pre-Conference Script 5 Ad hoc committee for creating method for public education update - Review Code of Ethics and Conduct presentation for boards and commissions annual review Vice Chair Newman and Member Hill-Skinner Attachments: Report RMC 2.78 Presentation COMMUNICATIONS 6 Brief reports on meetings attended by Board Member 7 Items for future Board consideration as requested by Board of Ethics Members. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Board as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. City of Riverside Page 3 Board of Ethics Agenda June 6, 2024 ********* A special meeting for the Board of Ethics is scheduled for Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 5 p.m. View live Webcast of the Board meetings at: RiversideCa.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com ********* Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com City of Riverside Page 4