Budget Engagement Commission

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

Agenda — 24 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 * * * * *
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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 P.M.
5. 5 CHAIRPERSON CALLS MEETING TO ORDER ▶ jump to 4:52
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
7. 1 Consideration of remote participation per Assembly Bill 2449 upon request by Budget Engagement Commissioners 25-2993
8. 8 SECRETARY CALLS ROLL ▶ jump to 4:55
9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT ▶ jump to 4:58
10. 2 You are invited to participate by phone (951) 826-8688 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. 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 - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes. 25-2994 ▶ jump to 5:01
11. 11 CONSENT CALENDAR
12. 12 Minutes
13. 3 Minutes of August 14, 2025 25-3017 ▶ jump to 5:36
14. 14 Attendance
15. 4 Absence of Commissioner Holley from August 14, 2025 meeting 25-3018 ▶ jump to 5:54
16. 16 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
17. 5 Fiscal Year 2026-2028 Biennial Budget Development Process 25-3378
18. 6 Measure Z- Fund Balance Reserve Policy 25-3034 ▶ jump to 42:08
19. 19 COMMISSION MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
20. 7 Finance Director Update 25-2995
21. 8 Items for future Budget Engagement Commission consideration as requested by members of the Commission. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Budget Engagement Commission as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. 25-2996
22. 22 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Budget Engagement Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 13, 2025
23. 23 For live Webcast of the Commission Meeting: RiversideCa.gov/Meeting
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