3900 Main Street  
Riverside, CA 92522  
(951) 826-5199  
City of Riverside  
Budget Engagement  
Commission  
Agenda  
Meeting Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026  
Publication Date: Monday, July 6, 2026  
5:00 PM  
City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber  
3900 Main Street, Riverside  
Live Webcast at:  
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:  
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.  
Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the  
jurisdiction of the Commission can be submitted by eComment at  
Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov  
PARKING AVAILABLE IN GARAGE 6 LOCATED AT 3901 ORANGE STREET.  
Validation stamp (only for Garage 6) is near the entrance of the Art Pick Council  
Chamber.  
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5 P.M.  
CHAIRPERSON CALLS MEETING TO ORDER  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG  
SECRETARY CALLS ROLL  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
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You are invited to participate by phone (951) 826-8688 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.  
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  
Minutes  
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Minutes of the June 11, 2026 meeting  
Attachments:  
Attendance  
3
Absence of Commissioner Tscherednikov from June 11, 2026 meeting  
Attachments:  
DISCUSSION CALENDAR  
4
Cannabis Retail Program Update  
Attachments:  
COMMISSION MEMBER/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS  
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Deputy Finance Director 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, August 13, 2026, at 5 p.m.  
For live Webcast of the Commission Meeting:  
RiversideCa.gov/Meeting  
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