SAFETY, WELLNESS, AND YOUTH
COMMITTEE
MINUTES
CITY OF
RIVERSIDE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023, 1 P.M.
City of Arts & Innovation PUBLIC COMMENT TELEPHONE/IN PERSON 3900 MAIN STREET
PRESENT: Chair Perry and Member Plascencia
ABSENT: Vice Chair Conder
STAFF PRESENT: Diana Alegria, Mary Hanna, Megan Stoye, Edward Enriquez, Chekesha Gilliam, Rice Nicholas, and others
ALSO PRESENT: Wendi Vierra, Kayla Ruiz, Adrian Zavala, Jonathan Feldman, Jeffrey Glenn, and Adrian Zavala
Chair Perry convened the meeting at 1:00 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATION FROM THE AUDIENCE
There was no one wishing to address the Committee.
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTHCARE HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM UPDATE
Following discussion, it was moved by Chair Perry and seconded by Member Plascencia to move the Neighborhood Healthcare's Harm Reduction Program update to a later date. The motion carried unanimously.
LEGISLATION REGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCES UPDATE
Following discussion, it was moved by Chair Perry and seconded by Member Plascencia to (1) receive and ordered filed an update from Arc Strategies on legislation regarding public safety, law enforcement, and controlled substances, specifically crimes involving serious bodily injuries, crimes against police officers, and legislation related to the controlled substance fentanyl; and (2) direct staff to bring another update the third week of May to City Council and submit a letter of opposition for AB 742. The motion carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION
There were no items requested for future meetings at this time.
The meeting adjourned at 1:44 p.m.
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SAFETY, WELLNESS, AND YOUTH
COMMITTEE
MINUTES
CITY OF
RIVERSIDE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023, 1 P.M.
City of Arts & Innovation PUBLIC COMMENT TELEPHONE/IN PERSON 3900 MAIN STREET
Respectfully submitted,
ANA ALEGRIA
Deputy City Clerk
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