3900 Main Street  
Riverside, CA 92522  
(951) 826-5808  
City of Riverside  
Human Resources Board  
Agenda  
Meeting Date: Monday, March 3, 2025  
Publication Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025  
5:00 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
Live Webcast at:  
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting  
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 Mrstevens@riversideca.gov  
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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 Board 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 Board Members.  
5 P.M.  
CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
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To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Human Resources Board,  
you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8688 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 - Individual audience participation is limited to 3  
minutes.  
PUBLIC HEARING  
Conduct Public Hearing to Accept Public Comment Regarding Human Resources  
2
Personnel Policies and Procedures - Colene Torres, Deputy Human Resources  
Director  
- Education Reimbursement  
Attachments:  
Education Reimbursement IV-3 Report  
Education Reimbursement IV-3 Policy  
PRESENTATION  
Departmental Presentation - Kristie Thomas, Finance Director  
3
Attachments:  
Finance Department Presentation  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.  
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5
Nomination and Election of Board Officers – Kerry Pendergast, Chair  
Plan to discuss the 2025 Human Resources Board Work Plan  
for designated committee.  
Attachments:  
Workplan Report  
2025 Human Resources Board Workplan  
COMMUNICATIONS  
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Human Resources Director Updates – Rene Goldman, Human Resources Director  
Items for future Human Resources Board Consideration – Chair and Board  
Members  
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The next regular scheduled Human Resources Board Meeting  
is scheduled on April 7, 2025, at 5 p.m.  
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For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting:  
www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or  
www.WatchRiverside.com  
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