CITY COUNCIL
BOARD OF ETHICS
JOINT SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022, 5 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT IN PERSON/TELEPHONE
CESAR E. CHAVEZ COMMUNITY CENTER
2060 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
107-253
PRESENT: Mayor Lock Dawson, Councilmembe rs Edwards, Cervantes, Fierro, Conder, Perry, Hemenway and Councilwoman Plascencia
Board of Ethics Chair Nelson, Vice Chair Stahovich, and Members Demont, Foley, Huerta, Keen, Newman, and Vega
ABSENT: Member Ford
Mayor Lock Dawson called the meeting to order at 5:17 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Jason Hunter spoke regarding the ethics appeals process. Malissa McKeith spoke about inefficiencies related to the Code of Ethics and Conduct. Rikka De Herrera introduced herself as the Ward 1 new member on the Board of Ethics.
WORKSHOP
REVIEW OF CODE OF ETHICS AND CO NDUCT - RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.78 AND 2.80
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cervantes and seconded by Councilmember Conder to (1) receive and order filed a presentation from the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics; (2) review and discuss the Code of Ethics and Conduct; (3) direct staff to refer revising the Code including, but not limited to (a) the Hearing Panel process of the DeNovo hearing, (b) streamlining the list of issues identified by City Council and Board of Ethics for clarity and understanding for the public, (c) explore the possibility of a third-party drafting a Code of Ethics and Conduct process at a future Inclusiveness, Community Engagement, and Governmental Processes Committee Meeting (ICGC); and (4) notify members of the Board of Ethics when the item is referred to the ICGC. The motion carried unanimously.
The City Council adjourned at 7:10 p.m.