Board of Ethics

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Agenda — 29 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 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 Board 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 P.M.
6. 6 CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER
7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
8. 8 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
9. 1 Election of Chair 24-0662 ▶ jump to 5:17
10. 2 Election of Vice Chair 24-0661 ▶ jump to 6:56
11. 11 PUBLIC COMMENT
12. 3 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board, you are invited to participate in person or call at (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 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. 24-0660 ▶ jump to 8:15
13. 13 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 9:49
14. 4 Minutes of February 1, 2024 24-0663
15. 5 Statement of Findings and Decision of February 1, 2024, pre-conference regarding Code of Ethics and Conduct complaint by Duffy Atkinson, against Board of Public Utilities Member David Crohn 24-0684
16. 6 Disban ad hoc committee for creating template for Statements of Findings 24-0761
17. 17 page break
18. 18 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
19. 7 Determine the absence of Member Hill-Skinner from the February 1, 2024, meeting as excused or unexcused 24-0686 ▶ jump to 11:11
20. 8 Recusal of members for pre-conferences and hearings 24-0762 ▶ jump to 12:45
21. 9 Establish ad hoc committee for review of Riverside Municipal Code (RMC) 2.78 – Code of Ethics and Conduct, including review to clarify language in RMC Section 2.78 M 24-0699 ▶ jump to 19:41
22. 10 Addressing non-appearance of parties of filed complaints to pre-conferences and hearings 24-0763 ▶ jump to 26:24
23. 11 Authority and conditions for use of outside legal counsel in lieu of the City Attorney to advise the Board of Ethics Brandon Mercer, Senior Deputy City Attorney 24-0664 ▶ jump to 36:08
24. 24 COMMUNICATIONS
25. 12 Ad hoc committee updates: a. Establishing Legal panel for complaints (Vice Chair Vega and Member Dr. Benson) b. Creating method for public education (Chair Newman and Member Hill-Skinner) 24-0687 ▶ jump to 39:53
26. 13 Brief reports on meetings attended by Board Member 24-0667 ▶ jump to 44:58
27. 14 Items for future Board consideration as requested by Board of Ethics Members. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Board as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. 24-0688 ▶ jump to 45:52
28. 28 * * * * * * * * * The next Board of Ethics meeting is scheduled for Thursday April 4, 2024, at 5 p.m.
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