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MINUTES CODE OF ETHICS ADJUDICATING BODY City of Riverside Friday, March 28, 2014, 3 p.m. Mayor's Ceremonial Room PRESENT: Chair Deborah Macias and Members David Barnhart, Art Butler, Pamela Brown, and Gary Christmas ABSENT: Leonard Doup (Alternate) STAFF PRESENT: Colleen Nicol, Gregory Priamos, Robert Hansen, and Neil Okazaki ALSO PRESENT: Jason Hunter, Doug Smith, Javier Moreno, Vivian Moreno, and Raychele Sterling Chair Macias called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE Raychele Sterling spoke regarding the complaint before the Adjudicating Body, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Inland Empire Corruption Task Force. Jason Hunter spoke regarding the intent of Mr. Adams' actions cited in the Code of Ethics complaint. CODE OF ETHICS COMPLAINT Vivian Moreno made a statement on behalf of the complainants regarding the Code of Ethics complaint filed by Vivian and Javier Moreno against Councilmember Adams relative to the Governmental Affairs Committee and City Council discussions regarding amendments to Request for Proposal language. The complaint alleges violations of the following sections of the Code of Ethics: (1) creating trust of local government; (2) making unbiased, fair, and honest decisions; (3) use of office for services to the public good and not for personal or private gain; and (4) ensuring against undue influence. Doug Smith, representing Councilmember Adams, submitted documents including a position statement from his client citing absence of evidence supporting the allegations contained in the complaint. The public hearing was officially closed. Following discussion, a motion was made by Member Barnhart and seconded by Member Christmas finding that the evidence presented does not support a finding of a violation of the Code of Ethics by Councilmember Adams. Motion carried unanimously. The Code of Ethics Adjudicating Body adjourned at 3:38 p.m. ADJ BODY -1