Commission of the Deaf

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

Agenda — 23 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 Commission of the Deaf can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. * * * * * *
3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23976, 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 COMMISSION OF THE DEAF SECRETARY CALLS ROLL
8. 8 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
9. 9 PUBLIC COMMENT
10. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission of the Deaf, you are invited to participate via telephone 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. 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. ▶ jump to 5:53
11. 11 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 7:20
12. 2 Review and Approval of Minutes - 11.08.2023
13. 3 Record the absence of Commissioner from the November regular meeting as excused
14. 4 Record the absence of Commissioner from the November regular meeting as excused
15. 5 Record the absence of Commissioner from the November regular meeting as excused
16. 16 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
17. 6 Establishment of a Work Plan Ad Hoc Committee ▶ jump to 14:47
18. 18 COMMUNICATIONS
19. 7 Brief reports on conferences, seminars, events and meetings attended by COTD ▶ jump to 30:44
20. 8 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. ▶ jump to 59:43
21. 21 * * * * * * * * * The next regular Commission of the Deaf meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February, 14, 2024
22. 22 For live Webcast of the Commission Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com
23. 23 * * * * * * * * * Sign up to receive critical information such as unexpected road closures, utility outages, missing persons, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. www.RiversideAlert.com