Riverside Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes has violated the City Code of Ethics and Conduct, Section 2.78.060 Prohibited conduct that includes:
F. Violation of Government Code 871000 -
Failure to Disclose Income on Assuming Office Statement of Economic Interest in 2021 (CA Government Code Section 87202) and Failure to Disclose Income on Annual Statement of Economic Interest in 2022.
M. Violations of federal, state or local law -
Misdemeanor Guilty Plea and conviction of VC M23152(A) Driving under the Influence Misdemeanor Guilty Plea and conviction of VC M23152(B) Driving Under the Influence BAC .08 or Higher
Facts of City Code of Ethics & Conduct F. Violation of Government Code 871000 - Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes failed to disclose income on Assuming Office Statement of Economic Interest in 2021 and Failure to Disclose Income on Annual Statement of Economic Interest in 2022. She had originally certified that her statements were true and correct under penalty of perjury. The FPPC recently opened an investigation based on complaint filed on 9/11/2023: COM-09112023-02609
Afterwards, Councilmember Cervantes issued amendments to the 2021 and 2022 Statement of Economic Interest filings on 9/22/2023 confirming that the alleged violations were accurate. The original and amended returns are attached. The following incomes were not initially disclosed:
- Sabrina Cervantes for Assembly 2020 salary between $10,001 to $100,000 range. - Cece’s Artistic Touch independent contractor income between $1,001 to $10,000 range. - Bergmann Zwerdling Direct salary between $10,001 to $100,000 range.
Facts of City Code of Ethics & Conduct M. Violations of federal, state or local law - On July 1, 2023 Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes was arrested for Driving under the influence BAC .08 or Higher. She issued Guilty Pleas for VC M231521(A) and VC M23152(B) and was convicted on both of the charges on August 30, 2023. Her summary probation was granted for a period of 36 months on the attached terms and conditions.
The Code of Ethics and Conduct Complaints are based on FPPC investigation:
COM-09112023-02609 and Riverside County Superior Court Case: BAM2301504 The only relevant witness to address these matters beyond the information already publicly available is Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes herself.
Code of Ethics and Conduct Complaint
October 10, 2023
Person filing complaint: Ben Clymer Jr.
Official who commiƩed violaƟons: Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes
Supplementary InformaƟon for:
7. DescripƟon of the specific facts of the alleged violaƟon
Riverside Superior Court Case BAM2301504
Summary of ProbaƟon for Clarissa Cervantes
Granted 8/30/2023 Expire: 8/29/2026
SUMMARY PROBATION GRANTED FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1. BE COMMITTED TO THE CUSTODY OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF FOR 102 DAYS;
2. OBEY ALL LAWS, ORDINANCES, AND COURT ORDERS.
3. 57 DAYS TO BE SERVED IN THE WORK RELEASE PROGRAM. REPORT ON OR BEFORE 09/15/2023.
4. PAY A FINE AND PENALTY ASSESSMENT OF $1948.00.
5. DO NOT DRIVE WITH ANY MEASURABLE AMOUNT OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IN YOUR BLOOD, OR WITHIN 6 HOURS OF CONSUMING ANY ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
6. IF ARRESTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF INTOXICANTS, SUBMIT TO ANY BLOOD, BREATH, OR URINE TEST AS REQUESTED BY THE ARRESTING OFFICER.
7. DO NOT DRIVE UNLESS PROPERLY LICENSED NOR WITHOUT INSURANCE OR VALID REGISTRATION.
8. AS TO COUNT 1 2, INSTALL AN IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE IN EACH VEHICLE YOU OWN OR OPERATE BY 09/25/2023, AND MAINTAIN FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS FROM - THE DATE OF REINSTATEMENT OF YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGE.
9. ATTEND AND SATISFACTORILY COMPLETE IMPAIRED DRIVER PROGRAM (SB38).
10. DO NOT RELOCATE FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (I.E. REMAIN IN ANOTHER STATE FOR MORE THAN 45 CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN ANY 12-MONTH PERIOD) -WITHOUT FIRST
CONTACTING THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU ARE SUBJECT TO THE INTERSTATE COMPACT ACT.
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SCHEDULE D
Income – Gifts
Comments:
Name
CALIFORNIA FORM
FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
700
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FPPC Form 700 - Schedule D (2021/2022)
[email protected] • 866-275-3772 • www.fppc.ca.gov
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Clarissa Cervantes
Ironworkers Union
Union
27 150
Two tickets for "Labor Meet &
Greet" at UCLA Football Game
IBEW Local 47
Union
10 400
Four tickets to IBEW 47 "Celebrates
Family" event at Knotts Berry Farm
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