Budget Engagement Commission
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · September 9, 2021
Agenda
City of Riverside 3900 Main St.
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5199
Budget Engagement
Commission
Agenda - Revised
Meeting Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021 5:00 PM City Hall - Mayor's Ceremonial Room
Publication Date: Monday, August 30, 2021 3900 Main Street, Riverside
View Virtual Meeting at
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or
www.WatchRiverside.com
Originally Published: August 27, 2021
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 regardless of vaccination status.
To listen to the meeting live by phone and for public comment, call:
(669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 931 4944 3969
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.
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
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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: 931 4944 3969 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 August 12, 2021
Attachments: Minutes
Attendance
3 Absence of Commissioner Gonzalez-Kester from August 12, 2021, Budget
Engagement Commission meeting
Attachments: Report
BEC Attendance Guidelines
BEC Attendance Log 2021
4 Absence of Commissioner Demshki from August 12, 2021, Budget Engagement
Commission meeting
Attachments: Report
BEC Attendance Guidelines
BEC Attendance Report 2021
5 Absence of Commissioner Garcia from August 12, 2021, Budget Engagement
Commission meeting
Attachments: Report
BEC Attendance Guidelines
BEC Attendance Report 2021
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.
6 Receive an update on completion of Year 1 Priority Based Budgeting process and
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timeline and goals for Year 2
Attachments: Report
Priority Based Budgeting Program Inventory
Priority Based Budgeting Scoring Matrix
Presentation
7 Measure Z update on current Spending Plan
Attachments: Report
MZ Spending Plan
MZ Reserve Policy
Status of Spending Items
Presentation
8 Measure Z - Budget Engagement Commission recommend City Council approve
purchase and financing of two (2) Airbus H125 Helicopters in estimated amount of
$10,777,070 plus interest
Attachments: Report
Quote
Cost Summary
Measure Z Spending Plan
Presentation
COMMISSION MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
9 Chief Financial Officer update
10 Items for future Budget Engagement Commission consideration as requested by
members of the Commission
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The next regular Budget Engagement Commission meeting is scheduled for
Thursday, October 14, 2021
For live Webcast of the Commission Meeting:
RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or
WatchRiverside.com
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