Commission of the Deaf

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

Agenda — 28 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. * * * * *
2. 2 PAGE BREAK
3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 24255, 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 and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council 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 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 5:30 P.M.
5. 5 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
7. 7 ROLL CALL
8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT
9. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission of the Deaf, you are invited to participate via telephone 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. 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. 25-3515
10. 10 CONSENT CALENDAR
11. 2 Review and Approval of Minutes - 10.8.2025 25-3516
12. 3 Record the absence of Youth Ex Officio Vincent-Rose from the October regular meeting as excused 25-3518
13. 4 Record the absence of Vice Chair Anderson from the October regular meeting as excused 25-3517
14. 14 PRESENTATION ▶ jump to 26:47
15. 5 CONVO Overview Presentation 25-3746
16. 16 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
17. 6 Record the absence of Commissioner Rasmus from the October regular meeting as excused or unexcused 25-3519 ▶ jump to 40:52
18. 7 Dissolve the Bylaw Ad Hoc Committee and reestablish a new Bylaw Ad Hoc Committee 25-3520 ▶ jump to 43:12
19. 8 Discuss 2025 Work Plan 25-3521 ▶ jump to 47:53
20. 9 Community Outreach 25-3522 ▶ jump to 54:50
21. 21 COMMISSION MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
22. 10 COTD Ad Hoc Committee updates 25-3524 ▶ jump to 58:12
23. 11 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. 25-3525 ▶ jump to 59:51
24. 12 Commission of the Deaf staff updates 25-3526 ▶ jump to 73:34
25. 13 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, future events, and events or meetings attended by COTD 25-3527 ▶ jump to 78:03
26. 26 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Commission of the Deaf meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, 2026
27. 27 For live Webcast of the Commission Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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