Budget Engagement Commission
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · August 12, 2021
Agenda
City of Riverside 3900 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5199
Budget Engagement
Commission
Agenda
Meeting Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:00 PM City Hall - Mayor's Ceremonial Room
Publication Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021 3900 Main Street, Riverside
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MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to
ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community
The Budget Engagement Commission will conduct an in-person and virtual meeting.
Face coverings are required.
To listen to the meeting live by phone and for public comment, call:
(669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265
Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the agenda item is called.
Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak.
Time is limited to 3 minutes.
Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the
jurisdiction of the Commission 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.
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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.
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 Commission Members.
LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVISES are available for the hearing impaired. 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 Budget Engagement Commission
are available for public inspection at www.riversideca.gov/meeting and in the binder
located at the entrance of the meeting room.
CHAIRPERSON CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
SECRETARY CALLS ROLL
PUBLIC COMMENT
1 You are invited to participate in person or by phone at (669) 900-6833 and enter
Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265 to comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the
Budget Engagement Commission. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak
when the agenda item is called. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute
by pressing *6 to speak - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Budget
Engagement Commission and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below.
There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Budget
Engagement Commission votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Budget
Engagement Commission or staff, request specific items be removed from the Consent
Calendar for separate action. Removed consent items will be discussed immediately
after adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.
Minutes
2 Minutes of June 10, 2021
Attachments: Minutes
Attendance
3 Absence of Commissioner Gonzalez-Kester from June 10, 2021, Budget
Engagement Commission meeting
Attachments: Report
DISCUSSION CALENDAR
This portion of the Budget Engagement Commission Agenda is for all matters where staff
and public participation is anticipated. Individual audience participation is limited to 3
minutes.
4 Informational report regarding Measure Z funding and expenditures for Main Library
Construction Project
Attachments: Report
Presentation
5 Financial Health Indicators to report on and manage overall fiscal health of the City
and maintain fiscal responsibility
Attachments: Report
Financial Health Indicators
Presentation
COMMISSION MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
6 Chief Financial Officer update
7 Items for future Budget Engagement Commission consideration as requested by
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members of the Commission
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The next regular Budget Engagement Commission meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, September 9, 2021
For live Webcast of the Commission Meeting:
WatchRiverside.com or
EngageRiverside.com
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