3900 Main St.

Riverside, CA 92522

(951) 826-5557

City of Riverside

Board of Ethics

Agenda

Meeting Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Publication Date: Friday, March 20, 2026

6:00 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 Board 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 Rules of Procedure and Order of Business, the 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 the 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 Board or Commission 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.

6 P.M.

CHAIR CALLS MEETING TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board, you are invited to

participate in person or call at (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 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.

CODE OF ETHICS WORKSHOP

Overview of Riverside Municipal Code 2.78.060.A - Use of Official Title or Position

for Personal Gain Prohibited Conduct, as requested by Board of Ethics members

Attachments:

Presentation

PRE-CONFERENCE

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

Pre-conference - Code of Ethics and Conduct complaint filed by Rich Gardner

against Budget Engagement Commission Member Miles Ward

Chair Newman

Attachments:

Report

Complaint

RMC Chapter 2.78

Discuss and decide whether the Board of Ethics shall exercise its discretion to use

outside legal counsel in lieu of the City Attorney to advise the Board of Ethics on

specific matters

COMMUNICATIONS

Board Member Updates

Staff Updates

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.

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The next regular Board of Ethics meeting

is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6 p.m.

For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting:

RiversideCa.gov/Meeting

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