Commission on Disabilities

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

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. “The mission of the Commission on Disabilities is to promote greater awareness of, respect for, and total participation of individuals disabilities into all aspects of life.” Face coverings are strongly recommended. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (669) 900-6833 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 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).
2. 2 Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission on Disabilities can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCa.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. * * * * * *
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, as well as the public participants are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council, Boards and commissions, or their presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a respectful workplace that requires all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional, and respectful public environment. The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new harassment and discrimination laws. * * * * * * *
4. 4 PAGE BREAK
5. 5 5:30 P.M.
6. 6 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
8. 8 ROLL CALL
9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
10. 1 This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to invite your comments regarding any matter within the Commission’s jurisdiction. Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes. If you are in person, please complete and submit a speaker card to the City Clerk. To comment via Telephone, call (669) 900-6833 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 comment 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. You can also comment using the eComments feature at www.riversideca.gov/meeting. 24-1490 ▶ jump to 10:38
11. 11 PRESENTATIONS
12. 2 The Defeating Epilepsy Foundation 24-1491 ▶ jump to 17:52
13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 31:16
14. 3 Minutes of March 21, 2024 24-1193
15. 15 PAGE BREAK
16. 4 Minutes of April 18, 2024 24-1492
17. 5 Record the absence of Chair Krick from the April 18, 2024, regular meeting as excused. 24-1495
18. 6 Record the absence of Vice Chair Perkins from the April 18, 2024, regular meeting as excused. 24-1496
19. 19 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
20. 7 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Dunston from the meeting on April 18, 2024, should be recorded as an excused or unexcused absence. 24-1497 ▶ jump to 32:21
21. 8 Establish a Resource Guide Ad Hoc Committee 24-1190 ▶ jump to 34:47
22. 9 Establish a Community Event Ad Hoc Committee 24-1198
23. 23 COMMUNICATIONS
24. 10 Updates of conferences, seminars, and regional meetings attended by Commissioners 24-1493 ▶ jump to 42:23
25. 11 Items for future Commission on Disabilities consideration as requested by members of the Commission. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Commission on Disabilities as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. 24-1494
26. 26 * * * * * * * * * The next Commission on Disabilities meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 20, 2024
27. 27 For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com
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