Human Relations Commission

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

Agenda — 30 items

1. 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. 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 can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov
2. 2 PAGE BREAK
3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business Resolution, 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. 4 6 P.M.
5. 5 CALL TO ORDER
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
7. 7 SECRETARY CALLS ROLL
8. 8 page break
9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
10. 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. 26-0398 ▶ jump to 5:45
11. 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 6:34
12. 2 Minutes of December 17, 2025 26-0395
13. 3 Record Commissioner Agramon absence from Human Relations Commission meeting on December 17, 2025, meeting as excused 26-0391
14. 14 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
15. 4 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Fahrney from Human Relations Commission meeting on March 26, 2026, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 26-0393 ▶ jump to 35:59
16. 5 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Goe from Human Relations Commission meeting on December 17, 2025, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 26-0392 ▶ jump to 37:01
17. 6 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Harmoush from Human Relations Commission meeting on December 17, 2025, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 26-0394 ▶ jump to 37:47
18. 7 Formation of 2026 Grant Ad Hoc Committee 26-0396 ▶ jump to 38:19
19. 8 Discuss Housing Ad Hoc Committee 26-0397 ▶ jump to 43:29
20. 9 2026 Workplan Discussion and Review of 2025 Workplan Progress 26-0389 ▶ jump to 67:37
21. 10 Review of Attendance Trends, Quorum Impacts, and Absence Review Practices 26-0375 ▶ jump to 13:28
22. 11 Attendance of Events 26-0403 ▶ jump to 82:50
23. 23 COMMUNICATIONS
24. 12 HRC Ad Hoc Committee updates 26-0404 ▶ jump to 88:31
25. 13 Human Relations Commissioner updates on external meetings, conferences, and committees attended 26-0400 ▶ jump to 89:34
26. 14 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. 26-0401 ▶ jump to 90:17
27. 15 Human Relations Commission staff updates 26-0399 ▶ jump to 93:31
28. 28 * * * * * * * * * The next Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. ▶ jump to 100:50
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