Budget Engagement Commission

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

Agenda — 25 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. 24076, 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
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ▶ jump to 1:16
7. 7 SECRETARY CALLS ROLL
8. 1 Consideration of remote participation per Assembly Bill 2449 upon request by Budget Engagement Commissioners 25-0905
9. 2 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for a term of one year 25-0864 ▶ jump to 3:18
10. 10 PUBLIC COMMENT
11. 3 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. 25-0906 ▶ jump to 25:07
12. 12 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 26:47
13. 13 Minutes
14. 4 Minutes of February 13, 2025 25-0832
15. 15 Attendance
16. 5 Absence of Commissioner Holley from February 13, 2025 meeting 25-0861
17. 17 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
18. 6 Absence of Commissioner Weinrich from February 13, 2025 meeting 25-0863 ▶ jump to 27:46
19. 7 Recommendation to amend Chapter 2.90 of the Riverside Municipal Code Section 2.90.030 to reduce the membership of the Budget Engagement Commission 25-0725 ▶ jump to 30:01
20. 20 COMMISSION MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
21. 8 Finance Director Update 25-0907 ▶ jump to 61:34
22. 9 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. 25-0908 ▶ jump to 63:49
23. 23 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Budget Engagement Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, 2025
24. 24 For live Webcast of the Commission Meeting: RiversideCa.gov/Meeting or WatchRiverside.com
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