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PRESENT: ABSENT: BOARD OF ETHICS THURSDAY, JANUARY 2, 2020, 5 P.M. ART PICK COUNCIL CHAMBER MINUTES Vice Chair Nelson and Members Ford, House, Macias, Stahovich, and Tucker Chair Huerta and Member Foley STAFF PRESENT: Colleen Nicol and Brandon Mercer Vice Chair Nelson convened the Board of Ethics meeting at 5 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE There was no one present wishing to speak. MINUTES Following discussion, it was moved by Member Stahovich and seconded by Member House to approve the minutes of December 5, 2019, as presented. Motion carried with Members Tucker and Nelson abstaining. EXCUSAL OF ABSENCES Following discussion, it was moved by Member Stahovich and seconded by Member House to excuse the absences of Keith Nelson and Wendel Tucker from the meeting of December 5, 2019. Motion carried with Members Tucker and Nelson abstaining. AD HOC COMMMITTEE - SANCTIONS FOR VIOLATION OF CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT Following discussion and a report from the subcommittee on sanctions for violation of the Code of Ethics and Conduct, it was moved by Member House and seconded by Member Stahovich requesting the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Riverside Municipal Code Chapter 2.78 Code of Ethics and Conduct to add sanctions for elected officials to include (1) public apology by the official to the complainant; (2) recommendation for training; (3) removal from regional committees; (4) removal from Mayor Pro Tem rotation; (5) public censure; and (6) restrict from traveling to attend meetings or conferences outside the City; and for appointed officials to include (1) public apology by the official to the complainant; (2) recommendation for training; (3) removal from Chair, Vice - Chair, or other leadership position; and (4) removal from the board or commission. Motion carried unanimously. 1