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Proposed 2024 Workplans for
Boards and Commissions
January 17, 2024
Board of Library Trustees
Commission on Aging
Commission on Disabilities
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2 BACKGROUND
Each board and commission was tasked with developing a workplan outlining the objectives of the board/commission in alignment with the Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan and the purview of the board/commission.
1. Board of Library Trustees
2. Commission on Aging
3. Commission on Disabilities
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Board of Library Trustees
2024 Workplan
Library Department
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4 DISCUSSION
1. Support the design and construction of the new SPC Jesus S.
Duran East Library.
Strengthen Riverside’s portfolio of arts, culture,
recreation, senior, and lifelong learning
programs and amenities through expanded
community partnerships, shared use
opportunities, and fund development.
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Goal 1.1
Board of Library Trustees
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2. Review the annual Library budget and make recommendations to City Council and City Manager.
Achieve and maintain financial health by
addressing gaps between revenues and
expenditures and aligning resources with
strategic priorities to yield the greatest impact.
High Performing
Government
Goal 5.4
Board of Library Trustees
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3. Develop and support the enforcement of policies unique to the Library such as materials selection Code of Conduct.
Enhance communication and collaboration
with community members to improve
transparency, build public trust and
encourage shared decision-making.
Arts, Culture &
Recreation
Goal 1.2
Board of Library Trustees
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4. Measure the number of incident reports and make
recommendations to the City Council related to the
effectiveness of security guard services and Library customer safety.
Board of Library Trustees
Prioritize safety at parks, trails, arts, cultural
and recreational facilities.
Arts, Culture &
Recreation
Goal 1.4
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5. Assist in facilitating the acceptance of money, real estate or personal property donations to the City for library purposes (subject to City Council approval).
Board of Library Trustees
Strengthen Riverside’s portfolio of arts,
culture, recreation, senior, and lifelong
learning programs and amenities through
expanded community partnerships,
shared use opportunities, and fund
development.
Arts, Culture &
Recreation
Goal 1.1
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6. Facilitate the purchase and acquisition of books, journals, maps, publications, and other supplies peculiar to the needs of the Library.
Board of Library Trustees
Support programs and amenities to
further develop literacy, health, and
education of children, youth and seniors
throughout the community.
Arts, Culture &
Recreation
Goal 1.5
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Commission on Aging
2024 Workplan
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Department
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Facilitate the development of a quality
and diverse housing supply that is
available and affordable to a wide
range of income levels.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.1
Commission on Aging
1. Collaborate on a quarterly basis with senior centers and organizations to create workshops centered on affordable housing, home-sharing programs, and offer support with housing applications.
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Commission on Aging
2. Engage in biannual collaboration with senior centers and senior-focused organizations to design workshops focused on healthcare, dementia, caregiver support, and in-home assistance services.
Foster relationships between community
members, partner organizations and
public safety professionals to define,
prioritize and address community safety
and social service needs.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.5
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Enhance equitable access to arts,
culture and recreation service
offerings and facilities.
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Goal 1.2
Commission on Aging
3. Commissioners will establish quarterly networking sessions with senior facilities to boost and enrich socialization prospects for seniors through inventive programming, special events, and informative presentations.
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Implement measures and educate the
community to responsibly manage
goods, products and services
throughout their life cycle to achieve
waste reduction outcomes.
Environmental
Stewardship
Goal 4.4
Commission on Aging
4. Collaborate with and endorse organizations such as Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful, along with various programs to bolster senior safety, stimulate engagement, and gather informative content for seniors through presentations and workshops
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Provide, expand and ensure
equitable access to sustainable
modes of transportation that connect
people to opportunities such as
employment, education, healthcare,
and community amenities.
Infrastructure,
Mobility &
Connectivity
Goal 6.1
Commission on Aging
5. Engage with the senior population by attending community events to promote art, culture, and recreational programs offered at City facilities.
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Commission on Disabilities
2024 Workplan
General Services Department
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Foster relationships between community
members, partner organizations, and
public safety professionals to define,
prioritize, and address community safety
and social service needs.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.5
Commission on Disabilities
1. Expand community awareness by inviting community
organizations to present service and resource information at monthly commission meetings.
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Commission on Disabilities
2. Expand organizational awareness by invi ting City departments to facilitate conversations and promote City programs that serve the disabled community such as Riverside Connect
Enhance communication and
collaboration with community members
to improve transparency, build public
trust, and encourage shared decision-
making.
High Performing
Government
Goal 5.3
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Commission on Disabilities
3. Engage with the community members to identify barriers that are faced and formulate possible resolutions.
Foster relationships between community
members, partner organizations, and
public safety professionals to define,
prioritize, and address community safety
and social service needs.
Community Well-Being
Goal 2.5
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Commission on Disabilities
4. Create an Outreach plan for the Commission on Disabilities to ensure the disabled community are aware of available
resources and support.
Enhance communication and
collaboration with community members
to improve transparency, build public
trust, and encourage shared decision-
making.
High Performing
Government
Goal 5.3
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Commission on Disabilities
5. Expand accessibility awareness through touring City
facilities including parks, buildings, and outdoor spaces.
Enhance communication and
collaboration with community members
to improve transparency, build public
trust, and encourage shared decision-
making.
High Performing
Government
Goal 5.3
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22 That the Land Use, Sustainability and Resilience Committee approve the proposed 2024 Workplans for the Cultural Heritage Board and Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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