Commission of the Deaf

City of Riverside 3900 Main Street Riverside, CA 92522 (951) 826-5557 Commission of the Deaf Agenda Meeting Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 5:30 PM City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber Publication Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023 3900 Main Street, Riverside 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 Face coverings are strongly recommended. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (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 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 Commission of the Deaf can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. ****** City of Riverside Page 1 Commission of the Deaf Agenda November 8, 2023 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23976, 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. ******* LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the deaf and hard of hearing--please see City Clerk. 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 Commission 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 Commission City of Riverside Page 2 Commission of the Deaf Agenda November 8, 2023 5:30 P.M. CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER COMMISSION OF THE DEAF SECRETARY CALLS ROLL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission of the Deaf, you are invited to participate via telephone 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. For the Deaf and hard of hearing, dial 711 and provide Telecommunications Relay Service with the meeting details above. 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. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Commission of the Deaf and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Commission of the Deaf votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Commission or staff request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. 2 Review and Approval of Minutes - 10.11.2023 Attachments: COTD 10.11.23 Minutes - DRAFT 3 Record the absence of Commissioners from the September regular meeting as excused Attachments: Report 4 Record the absence of Commissioners from the September regular meeting as excused Attachments: Report City of Riverside Page 3 Commission of the Deaf Agenda November 8, 2023 DISCUSSION CALENDAR This portion of the Commission of the Deaf Agenda is for all matters where staff and public participation is anticipated. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Via phone: Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called. Via Zoom: Select the "Raise Hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 5 Discuss and determine whether to excuse the absence of Youth Ex Officio Member from October 2023 regular meeting. Attachments: Report 6 Commission of the Deaf Outreach Discussion Attachments: Report Draft Workplan 7 Commission of the Deaf Rules and Regulations of Procedure and Order of Business Attachments: Report By-Laws 8 Commission of the Deaf Meeting Dates Attachments: Report COMMUNICATIONS 9 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, events and meetings attended by COTD 10 Items for future COTD consideration as requested by members of the Commission. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the COTD as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. ********* The next regular Commission of the Deaf meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January, 10, 2024 For live Webcast of the Commission Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com City of Riverside Page 4 Commission of the Deaf Agenda November 8, 2023 ********* 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 5