BOARD OF ETHICS SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024, 5P.M. ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER 3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE MINUTES PRESENT IN PERSON: Chair Vega, Members DeHerrera, Foreman, Hernandez, Vice Chair Newman and Member Hill-Skinner Donesia Gause and Brandon Mercer and Dr. Benson ABSENT: STAFF PRESENT: allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS CONSENT CALENDAR Chair Vega called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m. and led the pledge of There was no one wishing to address the Board. Itwas moved by Chair Vega and seconded by Member Foreman to approve the Consent Calendar as presented below affirming the actions appropriate to each item. The motion carried unanimously with Vice Chair Newman and Member Hill- Skinner absent. MINUTES ABSENCE The minutes of the meeting of June 6, 2024, were approved as presented. The Board of Ethicsrecorded the absence of Chair Vega from the Board of Ethics meeting on June 6, 2024, as excused. DISCUSSION CALENDAR ABSENCE Following discussion, it was moved Member Foreman and seconded by Member Hernandez to record the absence of Member Hill-Skinner from the June 6, 2024, meeting as unexcused. The motion carried unanimously with Vice Chair Newman AD HOC COMMITTEE - METHOD FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION UPDATE - MAKE ASSIGNMENTS FOR CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT ANNUAL REVIEW Following discussion, it was moved by Member Foreman and seconded by Member Hernandez to (1) receive an update from the ad hoc committee on the and Member Hill-Skinner absent. PRESENTATIONS TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 1 method for public education and review assignments for Code of Ethics and Conduct annual review presentations to board and commission; and (2) designate members to present to the board and commission meetings as listed: Commission on the Deaf on July 10, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. by Member Hernandez; Park and Recreation Commission on July 15, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. by Member Foreman; and Commission on Disabilities on August 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. by Member Hernandez. The motion carried unanimously with Vice Chair Newman and Member Hill-Skinner absent. COMMUNICAIIONS CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT COMPLAINTS - ADMINSTRAIVELY REJECTED The Board received a report on the Code of Ethics and Conduct complaints administratively rejected by the City Clerk with approval of the Chair. BRIEF REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED BY BOARD MEMBER Chair Vega and Members Foreman and Hernandez spoke about their experience presenting the Code of Ethics and Conduct annual review to the boards and ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF ETHICS commissions as assigned. MEMBERS There were no future items requested at this time. The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m. DONESIA GAUSE City Clerk I 2