City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JULY 28, 2026 FILLIN "DATE" \* MERGEFORMAT FROM: CITY CLERK’S OFFICE WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: BOARD AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENT AND RESIGNATIONS ISSUES:
Appoint Nancy Olsen to the Human Relations Commission Ward 3 seat, file the resignations of Luis Hernandez from the Board of Ethics Ward 6 seat, Matt Friedlander from the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 4 seat, and Andrew Bryce-Hudson from the Cultural Heritage Board Ward 4 seat.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the Mayor and City Council:
Appoint Nancy Olsen to the Human Relations Commission Ward 3 for a term through March 1, 2030; File the resignation of Luis Hernandez from the Board of Ethics Ward 6 seat; File the resignation of Matt Friedlander from the Park and Recreation Commission Ward 4 seat; and File the resignation of Andrew Bryce-Hudson from the Cultural Heritage Board Ward 4 seat.
BACKGROUND:
Riverside City Charter Section 802 provides that each board and commission have one representative from each Council Ward.
Pursuant to Resolution 24348, Section XIV (A), Councilmember Robillard nominates Nancy Olsen for appointment to the Human Relations Commission Ward 3 seat for a term through March 1, 2030.
On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the City Clerk’s Office received a resignation from Luis Hernandez who held the Ward 6 seat on the Board of Ethics for a term expiring on March 1, 2030.
On Friday, July 10, 2026, the City Clerk’s Office received a resignation from Matt Friedlander who held the Ward 4 seat on the Park and Recreation Commission for a term expiring on March 1, 2029.
On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the City Clerk’s Office received a resignation from Andrew Bryce-Hudson who held the Ward 4 seat on the Cultural Heritage Board for a term expiring on March 1, 2030.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Recruitment and appointment costs are included annually in the City Clerk’s budget.
Prepared by: Donesia Gause, City Clerk
Approved as to form: Rebecca McKee-Reimbold, Interim City Attorney Page PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 2
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