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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONWORKPLAN UPDATEFinance CommitteeMarch 12, 2025City Manager’s Office RiversideCA.gov2
•In 2023, at the direction of the City Council Governmental Processes Committee, each Board and Commission was tasked with creating an annual Workplan that aligned with their duties and functions. •On January 10th, 2024, the 2024 Human Relations Commission (HRC) Workplan was approved by the Financial Performance and Budget Committee.•2024 Workplans began on March 1, 2024, and conclude on February 28, 2025. BACKGROUND1 2 2/27/2025
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To advocate for equal opportunity, justice, and access to services and opportunitiesin the City of Riverside. To empower communities and institutions. To promote an informed and inclusive multicultural society. To engage in activities designed to aid in eliminating prejudice, intolerance and discriminationagainst individuals or groups for any reason, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, national origin, language, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability status, economic status and cultural background. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONMission RiversideCA.gov4
Advocate for equal access to facilities, community programs, services, events; and provide feedback on how they can be enhanced.2024 WORKPLAN UPDATE•Received a presentation from the Police Department and have worked to create strong community outreach opportunities to share resources with community members. •There is still much collaboration that could occur with City Departments,the Parks & Rec Commission and various organizations that work on translation services, at risk youth programs, etc.-GOAL 1 --OUTCOME-3 4 2/27/2025
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Ensure all Wards are represented at Human Relations Commission meetings by establishing a commissioner attendance of 80%. 2024 WORKPLAN UPDATE•HRC meetings between March 2024 and January 2025 received an average attendance percentage of 70.1%. •Although the attendance goal was not met, unlike previous years, no meetings were canceled due to lack of quorum. -GOAL 2 --OUTCOME- RiversideCA.gov6
Support and advocate for efforts to address housing disparities within the community.2024 WORKPLAN UPDATE•Received a presentation from UCR faculty on the impact of warehousing on employment disparities. •Received a presentation from the Fair Housing Council on housing. Following this, HRC formed an Ad Hoc Committee to focus on this issue in the coming months.-GOAL 3 --OUTCOME-5 6 2/27/2025
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Support and advocate for efforts to address basic human rights and community wellbeing.2024 WORKPLAN UPDATE•Engaged with local advocacy groups to learn about their work and understand how we can support as a Commission. •Organizations engaged include Interfaith Council, TruEvolution, NAACP Youth Council, and the Police Department. •HRC awarded $3,000 in community grants to three local organizations to implement programs focused on increasing multiculturalism and a more inclusive Riverside. -GOAL 4 --OUTCOME- RiversideCA.gov8
Engage with community by completing ward specific outreach efforts quarterly and Citywide outreach efforts no less than twice a year.2024 WORKPLAN UPDATE•Created a new brand for the Commission including a logo, flyer, and a whiteboard to engage community members at outreach events. •Participated in tabling opportunities at events including the Martin Luther King Day Walk-a-thon, National Night Out, and Riverside LGBTQ+ Pride Resource Fair. •Hosted “Coffee with the Commission” meet and greet event in Ward 1. -GOAL 5 --OUTCOME-7 8 2/27/2025
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Support the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and advocate for actions to raise awareness, develop strategies, and promote change.2024 WORKPLAN UPDATE•As the DEI Officer position was put on hold, this goal has not made progress. HRC would like to engage more with current staff focused on DEI initiatives in the absence of this role.•Received presentation from TruEvolution.•Raised concern regarding City LGBTQ Liaison.-GOAL 6 --OUTCOME-9 10 2/27/2025
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PROPOSED 2025 WORKPLANArts, Culture and RecreationGoal 1.21Advocate for equitable access to facilities, community programs, services, events; and provide feedback on how they can be enhanced.Enhance equitable access to arts, culture, and recreational services offerings and facilities.Provide, expand and ensure equitableaccess to sustainable modes of transportation that connect people to opportunities such as employment, education, healthcare, and community amenities.Infrastructure, Mobility & ConnectivityGoal 6.1 RiversideCA.gov12
PROPOSED 2025 WORKPLAN2Support and advocate for efforts to address housing disparities within the community.Community Well-BeingGoal 2.2Collaborate with partner agencies toimprove household resiliency and reducethe incidence and duration of homelessness.3Support and advocate for efforts to address basic human rights and community well-being.Community Well-BeingGoal 2.4Support programs and innovations that enhance community safety, encourage neighborhood engagement, and build public trust. 11 12
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PROPOSED 2025 WORKPLAN4Engage with the community by completing ward specific outreach efforts quarterly and City-wide outreach efforts no less than twice a year.Community Well-BeingGoal 2.5Foster relationships between community members, partner organizations, and public safety professionals to define, prioritize, and address community safety and social service needs.5Support the City’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts and advocate for actions to raise awareness, develop strategies, and promote change.High Performing GovernmentGoal 5.5Foster a culture of safety, well-being,resilience, sustainability.
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PROPOSED 2025 WORKPLAN6Support community organizations through the Community Support Grant.Community Well-BeingGoal 2.5Foster relationships between communitymembers, partner organizations, and publicsafety professionals to define, prioritize, andaddress community safety and social serviceneeds. 13 14
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That the Finance Committee:1. Receive the annual update on the 2024 HRC Workplan; and2. Approve the proposed 2025 HRC Workplan. RECOMMENDATIONS RiversideCA.gov16
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