CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022, 8:00 A.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING
TELEPHONE PUBLIC COMMENT
107-209
PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson and Counc ilmembers Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, and Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
ABSENT: None
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 8:03 a.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Malissa McKeith spoke regarding the Sustai nability Workshop, Planning Commission and Board of Public Utilities appointments, and providing training for commissioners. Rebecca Goldware, Jalani Bakari, and Janice Rooths spoke regarding Launa K. Wilson for the Citywide Planning Commission seat.
INTERVIEWS
BOARD OF ETHICS WARDS 1
The Mayor and City Council interviewed Beth M. Hill-Skinner and Morgan R. De Herrera for the Ward 1 seat on the Board of Ethics for the terms ending March 1, 2026.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to appoint Morgan R. De Herrera to the Ward 1 seat on the Board of Ethics for the term ending March 1, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF ETHICS WARD 3
The Mayor and City Council interviewed Julian L. Turner, Kimberly Foreman, Nipunjeet S.
Gujral, James L. Buysse, and Kelechi E. Azubuike for the Ward 3 seat on the Board of Ethics for the terms ending March 1, 2026.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilwoman Plascencia to appoint Kimberly Foreman to the Ward 3 seat on the Board of Ethics for the term ending March 1, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF ETHICS WARD 6
The Mayor and City Council interviewed Ro bert Gaertner, Madai Randal, and Annette Demont for the Ward 6 seat on the Board of Ethics for the terms ending March 1, 2026.
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022, 8:00 A.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING
TELEPHONE PUBLIC COMMENT
107-210
Following discussion, it was moved by Co uncilmember Perry and seconded by Mayor Lock Dawson to appoint Annette Demont to the Ward 6 seat on the Board of Ethics for the term ending March 1, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES WARD 3
The Mayor and City Council interviewed Robert Righter and Nipunjeet S. Gujral for the Ward 3 seat on the Board of Public Utilities for the term ending March 1, 2026.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Fierro and seconded by Councilmember Edwards to appoint Nipunjeet S. Gujral to the Ward 3 seat on the Board of Public Utilities for the term ending March 1, 2026. The motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING COMMISSION WARD 6 SEAT
The Mayor and City Council interviewed Johnny Wilder for the Ward 6 seat on the Planning Commission for the term ending March 1, 2023.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Perry and seconded by Councilmember Conder to appoint Johnny Wild er to the Ward 6 seat on the Planning Commission for the term ending March 1, 2023. The motion carried unanimously.
The Mayor and City Council recessed at 11: 40 a.m. and reconvened at 11:47 a.m. with Mayor Lock Dawson presiding and all Councilmembers present.
PLANNING COMMISSION CITYWIDE SEAT
The Mayor and City Council interviewed Laun a K. Wilson, Rico A. Alderette, Lorraine Mooney, and Sean Mill for the Citywide seat on the Planning Commission for the term ending March 1, 2026.
Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Lock Dawson and seconded by Councilmember Perry to appoint Lorraine Mooney to the Citywide seat on the Planning Commission for the term ending March 1, 2026.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Plascencia and seconded by Councilmember Cervantes to appoint Launa K. Wilson to the Citywide seat on the Planning Commission for the term ending March 1, 2026. The motion failed with Councilmember Cervantes and Councilwoman Plascencia voting aye, and
CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2022, 8:00 A.M.
VIRTUAL MEETING
TELEPHONE PUBLIC COMMENT
107-211
Councilmembers Edwards, Fierro, Conder , Perry, and Hemenway and Mayor Lock Dawson voting no.
Subsequently, the original motion by Mayor Lock Dawson and seconded by Councilmember Perry to appoint Lorraine Mooney to the Citywide seat on the Planning Commission for the term ending March 1, 2026, carried unanimously.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS REAPPOIN TMENT FOR SECOND TERM THROUGH MARCH 1, 2026
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Edwards and seconded by Mayor Lock Dawson to reappoint for a second term through March 1, 2026 (1) Deborah A. Kelley to the Ward 4 seat on the Commission on Aging; (2) Michael H. Fine to the Citywide seat on the Budget Engagement Commission; (3) Don E. Coon to the Ward 7 seat on the Commission on Disabilities; (4) Rochelle P. Mo tley-Kanatzar to the Citywide seat on the Human Relations Commission; (5) Ronald Shirley to the Ward 7 seat on the Human Relations Commission; (6) Linda Manzo to the Ward 2 seat on the Board of Library Trustees, (7) Aaron T. Peters to the Ward 7 seat on Board of Library Trustees, (8) Marguerite “Peggy” Barnhart to the Ward 5 seat on the Museum of Riverside Board; and (9) Patrick Taber to the Citywide seat on the Park and Recreation Commission. The motion carried unanimously.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS VACANCIES ON CITYWIDE AND WARD SPECIFIC SEATS Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Lock Dawson and seconded by Councilmember Fierro to return at a later da te to the City Council with a report with names to fill for remaining vacancies for Ci tywide and Ward-specific seats on various boards and commissions as deemed appropriate. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMISSION ON AGING WARD 2 SEAT
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Mayor Lock Dawson to appoint Nora Monti to the Ward 2 seat on the Commission on Aging for the term ending March 1, 2023. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS
ITEMS FOR FUTURE CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
There were no future items requested at this time.