Riverside City Council
April 21, 2026

4/9/2026
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April 21, 2026CITY CLERK OVERVIEW AND EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONDonesia Gause, MMC, CERA RiversideCA.gov2
MISSION AND VALUE STATEMENTOur mission is to provide accessible, reliable and transparent servicesand records to residents, City Council, City staff, and business partners.We are dedicated to fosteringpublic trust,ensuringequitable access,to information and services, and upholding the highest standards ofintegrityandfiscal responsibility.We strive to continuously improve how we serve our community byembracing thoughtfulinnovation,enhancingoperational efficiency,and adapting toevolving needs.In doing so, we support the City’slong-termsustainability,resiliencyand commitment toinclusive civicengagement.1 2 4/9/2026
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LEGISLATIVEElections OfficialManage the City Council’s legislative agenda and supporting documentsRecord and maintain proceedings of Council meetings, minutes, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, etc.Maintain the Municipal CodeREGULATORY Political Reform Filing OfficerStatements of Economic Interest / Campaign CommitteesRegulate and update City Conflict of Interest CodeADMINISTRATIVE Administer citywide records management planPublic Record RequestsCity Council Support ServicesBoard and Commission RecruitmentPassport Acceptance Facility ROLE OF YOUR CITY CLERK RiversideCA.gov4
Deputy City ClerkRiversideCA.gov/CityClerkCITY CLERK ORGANIZATION CHART3 4 4/9/2026
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7658 passports/6933photos 1183contracts2753 public records requests210 Published Agendas & 96 Translated Agendas646 Statements of Economic Interest filed108 electronic applications received for boards and commissions and 60 appointees onboarded.SERVICE INDICATORS RiversideCA.gov6
Election Day - June 2, 2026City Council – Wards 2, 4 and 6Ballot Measure Z GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONBE VOTE READY www.riversideca.gov/voteApril 23 – May 23 – Mailing of Official Voter Information GuidesMay 2 – May 26 – Vote By Mail Voting Period May 18 – Last Day to Register to Vote or Change AddressMay 22 – June 2 – In-Person Voting at Vote Centers throughout Riverside CountyJune 2, 2026 -ELECTION DAY!5 6 4/9/2026
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ELECTION VOTE CENTER INFORMATIONRoomLocation Lobby Riverside County Registrar of VotersConference Room Arlanza Community CenterCommunity Room Arlington LibraryDance RoomBordwell Park Multi-Purpose Room Janet Goeske Senior CenterMulti-Purpose Room Joyce Jackson Community CenterCommunity Room La Sierra Branch LibraryMulti-Purpose RoomLa Sierra Community CenterBallroom Orange Terrace Community Center Grand Ballroom Renck Community CenterCommunity Room Riverside Main LibraryHallwaySpringbrook ClubhouseDance Room Ysmael Villegas Community CenterAddressLocation 3900 Main Street, 7th FloorCity of Riverside 2720 Gateway DriveRiverside County Registrar of Voters7950 Philbin AvenueArlanza Community Center9556 Magnolia AvenueArlington Library5505 Dewey AvenueJoyce Jackson Community Center5215 La Sierra AvenueLa Sierra Community Center1011 Orange StreetSpringbrook Clubhouse3900 Mission Inn AvenueRiverside Main Library 3091 Esperanza StreetYsmael Villegas Community Center20010 Orange Terrace ParkwayOrange Terrace Community Center Vote at in Vote Center in Riverside County11-DAY & 4-DAY VOTE CENTERSVoting Period: May 22 – June 2, 2026VOTE BY MAIL DROP OFF LOCATIONSMay 2, 2026*Locations are subject to change RiversideCA.gov8
CITY CLERK EY ACCOMPLISHMENTSADMINISTRATION OF 2025 SPECIAL ELECTIONS Q-MINDER QUEUE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION NETFILE CAMPAIGN FINANCE AUTOMATIONPARLIMENTARY PROCEDURE TRAININGCOMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOPSHOSTED CANDIDATE INFORMATION WORKSHOP7 8 4/9/2026
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