Riverside Municipal Code § 2.100.010 Reserved

Editor's note— Ord. 7757, § 42, adopted March 11, 2026 repealed § 2.100.010. Former § 2.100.010 pertained to title and derived from Ord. 7623 § 1, adopted 2023.

The City Council finds as follows:

A. It is the policy of the City of Riverside to promote the full integration and participation of persons of the deaf community into all areas of economic, political and community life.

B. The City of Riverside is committed to utilizing all available resources and to coordinate efforts to removing barriers to full integration and participation of persons of the deaf community.

C. Pursuant to Section 800 of the Riverside City Charter, there is hereby established a Deaf Commission for the City of Riverside.

(Ord. No. 7776, § 2, 2026; Ord. 7623 § 1, 2023)

A. The Deaf Commission shall consist of 13 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council.

B. Members shall include three Citywide members, two youth ex officio members, one representative from each ward with two representatives from the ward in which the California School for the Deaf, Riverside is located.

C. Youth ex officio members shall be under 18 years of age and a current high school student attending a high school within the City of Riverside. For a youth ex officio member that becomes 18 years of age during their term, the term will end the March preceding their birthdate or the end of the school year, whichever occurs first.

D. The term of each member of the Deaf Commission shall be for four years with the exception of the youth ex officio members; the term of each youth ex officio member shall be for two years. However, the initial appointments of youth ex officio, Ward 3, and Citywide member seats after the effective date of this chapter, shall be determined by a drawing at the Deaf Commission's first meeting to decide which members shall serve one-, two-, or four-year terms. The inaugural term for the 13 members shall be broken down for each group as follows: assignment of a one-year term through March 1, 2024 will be assigned to one youth ex officio; assignment of a two-year term through March 1, 2025 will be assigned to Ward seats 1, 5, and 7, one Ward 3 seat, one Citywide seat, and one youth ex officio seat; and assignment of a four-year term through March 1, 2027 will be assigned to Ward seats 2, 4, and 6, one Ward 3 seat, and two Citywide seats.

(Ord. No. 7776, § 3, 2026; Ord. 7623 § 1, 2023)

A. Serve in an advisory capacity to help create an integrated community that promotes full participation in society, education and employment, effective communication, and cultural awareness.

B. Review community policies, programs, and actions which affect persons within the deaf community and make appropriate recommendations to City Council.

C. Render advice and assistance as requested to other City boards and commissions, and to City departments on matters affecting members of the deaf community.

D. Perform other functions, community outreach, and duties as may be directed by the City Council.

(Ord. 7623 § 1, 2023)

A. The Deaf Commission shall annually elect one of its members to be chairperson and one of its members to be vice-chairperson.

B. The Deaf Commission shall establish a regular time and place of meeting and shall hold at least one regular meeting each month. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson, or by a majority of the members of the Deaf Commission, upon written notice received by each member at least 24 hours prior to such meeting.

C. The Deaf Commission shall make and alter rules governing its organization and procedures which are not inconsistent with this chapter, the Riverside City Charter, or any other City ordinance, resolution or policy.

D. The Deaf Commission shall keep a record of its proceedings and its transactions and shall submit an annual report to the City Council.

E. An officer or employee designated by the City Manager shall serve as secretary of the Deaf Commission and provide staff support as necessary.

(Ord. No. 7776, § 4, 2026; Ord. 7623 § 1, 2023)

Editor's note— Ord. 7757, § 43, adopted March 11, 2026 repealed § 2.100.060. Former § 2.100.060 pertained to severability and derived from Ord. 7623 § 1, adopted 2023.