Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee Memorandum
TO: SAFETY, WELLNESS, AND YOUTH DATE: JANUARY 17, 2024
COMMITTEE
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: APPROVE PROPOSED 2024 WORKPLANS FOR THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES, COMMISSION ON AGING, AND COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES ISSUE:
Approve the proposed 2024 Workplans for the Board of Library Trustees, Commission on Aging, and Commission on Disabilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee approve the proposed 2024 Workplans for the Board of Library Trustees, Commission on Aging, and Commission on Disabilities.
BACKGROUND
To ensure the work of boards and commissions align with the City Charter and Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan, the City Manager’s Office requested each board or commission to develop an Annual Workplan. Each workplan will be taken to the respective City Council Standing Committee for review and approval with the workplans earmarked to begin in March 2024 and conclude in February 2025.
Resolution 23976 identifies the seven boards and commissions under the purview of the Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee include: Commission of the Deaf, Community Police Review Commission, Board of Library Trustees, Commission on Aging, Commission on Disabilities, Museum of Riverside Board, and the Park and Recreation Commission.
DISCUSSION:
The Safety, Wellness, and Youth Committee will receive workplans from the seven boards and commissions in two sessions. The second session will include workplans from the Board of Library Trustees, Commission on Aging, and Commission on Disabilities. Where possible draft workplans were reviewed with their respective board or commission. Blueprints of workplan objectives are included for those boards of commissions that were unable to meet or unable to finalize a workplan.
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees advises the Mayor and City Council in all matters pertaining to the administration, scope, operations, development, and enhancement of the library system.
Section 808 of the Riverside City Charter identifies the Board of Library Trustees shall have the power and duty to:
Have charge of the administration of City libraries and make and enforce such bylaws, rules, and regulations as may be necessary therefor.
Designate its own secretary.
Consider the annual budget for library purposes during the process of its preparation and make recommendations with respect thereto the City Council and the City Manager.
Purchase and acquire books, journals, maps, publications and other supplies peculiar to the needs of the library, subject; however, to the limitations of the budget for such purposes. The expenditure and disbursement of funds for such purposes shall be made and approved as elsewhere in this Charter provided.
Approve or disapprove the appointment, suspension or removal of the Library Director, who shall be the department head.
Accept money, personal property or real estate donated to the City for library purposes, subject to the approval of City Council.
Contract with schools, County or other governmental agencies to render or receive library services or facilities, subject to the approval of the City Council. 2024 Workplan Objectives and Goals for the Board of Library Trustees include:
Support the design and construction of the new SPC Jesus S. Duran East Library.
Review the annual Library budget and make recommendations to City Council and City Manager.
Develop and support the enforcement of policies unique to the Library such as materials selection and Code of Conduct.
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.
Assist in facilitating the acceptance of money, real estate or personal property donations to the City for library purposes (subject to City Council approval).
Facilitate the purchase and acquisition of books, journals, maps, publications, and other supplies peculiar to the needs of the Library.
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging advises the City Council on all matters pertaining to senior citizens and their needs. Riverside Municipal Code Section 2.34.030 identifies the following powers, duties, and functions of the Commission on Aging:
To act in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters pertaining to older Americans and their needs; To assemble information on problems and their solutions for older Americans through all available means including public hearings; To be empowered on its own initiative to make recommendations to senior citizens’ service agencies on matters within its purview; To act to facilitate coordination between existing and proposed programs for the elderly; To carry out such studies as may be assigned to it by the City Council; To, from time to time, report to the City Council its findings. 2024 Workplan Objectives and Goals for the Commission on Disabilities include:
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.
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.
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.
Collaborate with and endorse organizations such as Keep Riverside Clean and Beautiful, along with various programs to bolster senior safety, stimulate engagement, and gather information content for seniors through presentations and workshops.
Engage with the senior population by attending community events to promote art, culture, and recreational programs offered at City facilities.
Commission on Disabilities
The Commission on Disabilities was established to promote greater awareness of, respect for, and total participation of individuals with disabilities into all aspects of life.
Riverside Municipal Code Section 2.66.040 identifies the following powers, duties, and functions of the Commission on Disabilities:
Advise the City Council on all matters affecting persons with disabilities in the community.
Review community policies, programs and actions which affect persons with disabilities and make appropriate recommendations to the City Council.
Render advice and assistance as requested to other City boards and commissions, to City departments, and to private agencies on matters affecting persons with disabilities.
Identify the needs of persons with disabilities and create a public awareness of these needs in such areas as employment, housing, transportation, media, physical and communication accessibility and other needed areas.
Promote greater awareness of the changing life patterns, opportunities and responsibilities of persons with disabilities.
Promote the total integration of persons with disabilities into all aspects of community life.
Perform other functions and duties as may be directed by the City Council. 2024 Workplan Objectives and Goals for the Commission on Disabilities include:
Expand community awareness by inviting community organizations to present service and resource information at monthly commission meetings.
Expand organizational awareness by inviting City departments to facilitate conversations and promote City programs that serve the disabled community such as Riverside Connect.
Engage with community members to identify barriers that are faced and formulate possible resolutions.
Create an Outreach plan for the Commission on Disabilities to ensure the disabled community are aware of available resources and support.
Expand accessibility awareness through touring City facilities including parks, buildings, and outdoor spaces.
Prepared by: Megan Stoye, Principal Management Analyst
Attachment: Section 808 – Board of Library Trustees
Board of Library Trustees 2024 Workplan
RMC Chapter 2.34 – Commission on Aging
Commission on Aging 2024 Workplan
RMC Chapter 2.66 – Commission on Disabilities
Commission on Disabilities 2024 Workplan
Presentation
SWYC Workplan Review Session Two ● Page 2