BOARD OF ETHICS THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025, 51 P.M. ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER 3900 MAIN STREET, RIVERSIDE MINUTES PRESENT: Chair Newman, Vice Chair Hernandez, and Members Vega, Foreman, DeHerrera, and Kilchenstein ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Rahman Gerren and Eva Arseo Chair Newman called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. Member Vega led the Pledge of Allegiance. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER Board member Danielle Kilchenstein was introduced. PUBLIC COMMENTS There was no one wishing to address the Board. PRESENTATION Deputy City Attorney provided a presentation on term limits for board and commission members. CONSENT CALENDAR It was moved by Member Foreman and seconded by Member Vega to approve the Consent Calendar as presented below affirming the actions appropriate to each item. The motion carried with Chair Newman, Vice Chair Hernandez and Members Vega, Foreman, and DeHerrera voting aye and Member Kilchenstein abstaining. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of April 3, 2025, were approved as presented. DISCUSSION CALENDAR REVIEW OF RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.78.070.D.5 Following discussion and without formal motion, the Board deferred any language amendment of Riverside Municipal Code Section 2.78.070.D.5 to the annual review of the Code of Ethics. AD HOC COMMITTEES FOR 2025 WORKPLAN Following discussion and without formal motion, the Board Members volunteered to present the Code of Ethics and Conduct annual review to the boards and commissions as follows: Member Kilchenstein and Vice Chair Hernandez will present to the Human Resources Board on June 2, 2025, at 6 p.m.; Member Vega will present to the Transportation Board on June 4, 2025, at 5:30 p.m.; Chair Newman will present to the 1 Board of Library Trustees on June 9, 2025, at 5 p.m.; Member Foreman will present to the Commission on Aging on June 16, 2025, at 4 p.m.; Vice Chair Hernandez will present to the Park and Recreation Commission on June 16, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.; and Vice Chair Hernandez will present to the Budget Engagement Commission on July 10, 2025. Following further discussion, it was moved by Chair Newman and seconded by Vice Chair Hernandez to establish the ad hoc committee comprised of Vice Chair Hernandez and Members Vega and Kilchenstein for the annual review of the Code of Ethics and Conduct. The motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS BRIEF REPORTS ON MEETINGS ATTENDED BY BOARD MEMBER There were no reports given on meetings attended by Board Members at this time. AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATES RESEARCHING SUBPOENA POWER AND AUTHORITY TO COMPEL CITY EMPLOYEE/REPRESENTATIVE TO APPEAR AS WITNESS FOR BOARD OF ETHICS HEARINGS UPDATE Member Vega and Vice Chair Vega reported that the ad hoc committee continues to research thes subpoena power and authority to compel City mpoyeeyrepesenialves to appear as witnesses for Board of Ethics hearings. CREATING METHOD FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION AND PUBLIC OUTREACH Member Foreman reported that the ad hoc committee is working on creating a PowerPoint presentation outlining the process for filing a Code of Ethics Complaint and defining the Code of Ethics Prohibited Conduct. ITEMS FOR FUTURE BOARD CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY BOARD OF ETHICS MEMBERS The Board requested an update on the Board of Ethics membership recruitment status. The meeting was adjourned at 6:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bn Liser EVA ARSEO Assistant City Clerk 2