Riverside Municipal Code Ch. 2.66 Commission on Disabilities

Editor's note— Ord. 7757, § 28, adopted March 11, 2026 repealed § 2.32.010. Former § 2.32.010 pertained to short title and derived from § 2.21 of the prior code.

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 with disabilities 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 with disabilities.

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

(Ord. 6841 § 1, 2006)

A. The Commission on Disabilities shall consist of 11 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council.

B. Members should consist of both persons with and without disabilities. Members should also represent a cross-section of the City's disability groups and include persons with professional experience representing or supporting persons with disabilities. Further, the diversity of the Commission is important to achieving its stated duties and functions. In that regard, there should be focused outreach activities to expand the pool of applicants for appointment to the Commission.

(Ord. 7341 § 2, 2016; Ord. 6841 § 1, 2006)

The powers, duties and functions of the Commission on Disabilities are as follows:

A. Advise the City Council on all matters affecting persons with disabilities in the community.

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

C. Render advice and assistance as requested to other City boards and commissions, to City departments, and to private agencies on matters affecting persons with disabilities.

D. Identify the needs of persons with disabilities and create a public awareness of these needs in areas such as employment, housing, transportation, media, physical and communication accessibility and other needed areas.

E. Promote greater awareness of the changing life patterns, opportunities and responsibilities of persons with disabilities.

F. Promote the total integration of persons with disabilities into all aspects of community life.

G. Perform other functions and duties as may be directed by the City Council.

(Ord. 6841 § 1, 2006)

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

B. The 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 Commission, upon written notice received by each member at least 24 hours prior to such meeting.

C. The 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 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 Commission and provide staff support as necessary.

(Ord. 6841 § 1, 2006)

Editor's note— Ord. 7757, § 29, adopted March 11, 2026 repealed § 2.66.060. Former § 2.66.060 pertained to severability and derived from Ord. 6841, § 1, adopted 2006.