Human Relations Commission
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
Agenda — 27 items
- 1 MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8688 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. 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 PARKING AVAILABLE IN GARAGE 6 LOCATED AT 3901 ORANGE STREET. Validation stamp (only for Garage 6) is near the entrance of the Art Pick Council Chamber. * * * * *
- 2 PAGE BREAK
- 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, the 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 the Boards and Commissions and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Board or Commission 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. The City of Riverside’s Human Relations Commission advocates for equal opportunity, justice, and access in the City to services and opportunities. The Commission fosters mutual understanding and respect between people, encourages education and outreach and develops and promotes programs which work to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. 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) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Commission are available for public inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of the meeting room. 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.
- 4 6 P.M.
- 5 CALL TO ORDER
- 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
- 7 SECRETARY CALLS ROLL
- 8 Page Break
- 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
- 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Human Relations Commission, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8688 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.
- 11 CONSENT CALENDAR
- 2 Minutes of August 27, 2026
- 13 PRESENTATIONS
- 3 Presentation by Speech Pathologist Caitlin McCulloch on Services and Resources in Riverside
- 4 Blue Zones Project Riverside Presentation
- 16 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
- 5 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Harmoush from Human Relations Commission meeting on August 27, 2026, should be recorded as excused or unexcused
- 6 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Melendez from Human Relations Commission meeting on August 27, 2026, should be recorded as excused or unexcused
- 7 Dissolve existing Ad Hoc Committees and establish new Ad Hoc Committees to reflect current composition of Commission
- 8 Cancel Human Relation Commission meetings for November 26 and December 24, 2026, due to holiday and January 28, 2027, due to scheduled Mayor's State of the City - Consider alternative meeting options
- 9 Discussion of upcoming events of interest and determine which events members may attend in their official capacity
- 22 COMMUNICATIONS
- 10 Human Relations Commission updates on external meetings, conferences and committees attended
- 11 City Manager's staff updates
- 12 Items for future Human Relations Commission consideration as requested by members of the Commission. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Human Relations Commission as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. Future agenda item requests are not guaranteed to be included on the most immediately following agenda, rather, they are to be included at any future date reliant on staff availability and agenda report needs.
- 26 For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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