The new measures include:
- the creation of a public records advocate position, who will be responsible for fulfilling public records requests in “a timely manner";
- centralizing all board and commission records and making them searchable;
- automating Public Records Act requests through the city’s transparency portal, EngageRiverside;
- posting agendas 12 days in advance for the City Council, Board of Public Utilities, Planning Commission and Community Police Review Commission; and
- extending the meeting video retention policy from 90 days to five years.
According to the city, EngageRiverside hosts more than 4 million pages of public records, meeting minutes and financial information.