3900 Main Street

Riverside, CA 92522

(951) 826-5199

City of Riverside

Budget Engagement

Commission

Agenda

Meeting Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023

Publication Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023

5:00 PM

City Hall - Art Council Chamber

3900 Main Street, Riverside

View Virtual Meeting at

www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or

www.WatchRiverside.com

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).

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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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.

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LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the deaf and hard of hearing.

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) 826-5427 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. TTY users call 7-1-1

for telecommunications relay services (TRS).

Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Budget Engagement 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.

5 P.M.

CHAIRPERSON CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

SECRETARY CALLS ROLL

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Consideration of remote participation per Assembly Bill 2449 upon request by

Budget Engagement Commissioners

PUBLIC COMMENT

Audience participation is encouraged. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.

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You are invited to participate by phone at (669) 900-6833 and enter Meeting ID:

926 9699 1265 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.

CONSENT CALENDAR

All matters listed under the CONSENT CALENDAR are considered routine by the Budget

Engagement Commission and may be enacted by one motion in the form listed below.

There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the Budget

Engagement Commission votes on the motion to adopt, Members of the Budget

Engagement Commission or staff, request specific items be removed from the Consent

Calendar for separate action.

Removed consent items will be discussed immediately

after adoption of the balance of the Consent Calendar.

Minutes

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Minutes of September 14, 2023

Attachments:

4

Minutes of October 12, 2023

Attachments:

Attendance

5

Absence of Commissioner Weinrich from Budget Engagement Commission meeting

on September 14, 2023

Attachments:

Attendance Guideline

BEC Attendance Reports

6

Absence of Commissioners Smith, Holley, and Vandenberg from Budget

Engagement Commission meeting on October 12, 2023

Attachments:

Attendance Guideline

BEC Attendance Report 2023

DISCUSSION CALENDAR

This portion of the Budget Engagement Commission Agenda is for all matters where staff

and public participation is anticipated. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Via

phone: press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak when the discussion item is called.

Via Zoom: select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message

will prompt you to "unmute" and speak.

7

Absence of Commissioner Wroten from Budget Engagement Commission meeting

on October 12, 2023

Attachments:

Attendance Guideline

BEC Attendance Report 2023

8

Absence of Commissioner Williams from Budget Engagement Commission meeting

on October 12, 2023

Attachments:

Attendance Guideline

BEC Attendance Report 2023

9

Absence of Commissioner Valiente from Budget Engagement Commission meeting

on October 12, 2023

Attachments:

Attendance Guideline

BEC Attendance Report 2023

10

Absence of Commissioner Adame from Budget Engagement Commission meeting

on October 12, 2023

Attachments:

Attendance Guideline

BEC Attendance Report 2023

11

Absence of Commissioner Swayzer from Budget Engagement Commission meeting

on October 12, 2023

Attachments:

Attendance Guideline

BEC Attendance Report 2023

12

Absence of Commissioner Scott-Coe from Budget Engagement Commission

meeting on October 12, 2023

Attachments:

Attendance Guideline

BEC Attendance Report 2023

13

Budget Engagement Commission Membership, Purpose, and Recruitment Efforts

Attachments:

BEC Attendance Reports

14

Homeless Program Expenditures Report for FY 22/23

Attachments:

15

Receive and provide input on a work plan for the Budget Engagement Commission

Attachments:

COMMISSION MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS

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Measure Z Funding Revisions

Chief Financial Officer Update

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.

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The next regular Budget Engagement Commission meeting is scheduled for

Thursday, December 14, 2023

For live Webcast of the Commission Meeting:

RiversideCa.gov/Meeting or

WatchRiverside.com

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