Women's Commission

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 · 12:00 PM PM · In Person, City Hall - 2nd Floor, Room 2120

TL;DR

The Women's Commission held its regular meeting and elected new leadership, with Vice Chair Ward becoming the Chair and Member Villa becoming the new Vice Chair. The commission approved their 2025 schedule and discussed several ongoing community programs including grants, feminine hygiene initiatives, and scholarship opportunities.

Key Decisions

  • Election of New Leadership Passed
  • 2025 Commission Meeting Schedule Approved
  • Approval of Previous Special Meeting Minutes Approved
  • Community Events Planning for 2025 Discussed
  • Women's Conference and Women's History Month Planning Ongoing
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. The above minutes were approved by unanimous vote of the Women's Commission during the February 25, 2025, regular meeting.
  2. The Women's Commission met in regular session on the 2nd Floor, Room 2120, Meeting Room C, at Fresno City Hall on the date and time above written.
  3. PAGE BREAK
  4. Call to Order
  5. 12:05 P.M. Roll Call
  6. 3. Approval of the Agenda
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    On motion of Member Fuentes, seconded by Vice Chair Ward, the above AGENDA was APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  7. Approval of Minutes
  8. 4.-A. Approval of minutes of April 17, 2024, Special Meeting
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    On motion of Member Fuentes, seconded by Member Villa, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. Staff Updates:
  10. Member Updates:
  11. 6.-A. Community Events in 2025
    Action Item
  12. Subcommittee Reports:
  13. Action Items:
  14. 8.-A. Election for Chair and Vice Chair
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    On motion of Member Fuentes, seconded by Member Villa, to elect Vice Chair Ward as Chair and Member Villa as Vice Chair of the Women's Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 8.-B. Approval of the Women’s Commission Schedule for Calendar Year 2025
    Action Item
    Action: APPROVED Passed

    On motion of Member Villa, seconded by Member Fuentes, that the above Action Item be APPROVED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. Public Comment - Members of the public may address the Commission regarding items that are not listed on the agenda but within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Each person is limited to a three (3) minute presentation. Anyone wishing to be placed on an agenda for a specified topic should contact the City Clerk at least seven (7) days prior to the desired date. Commission action on unscheduled items, if any, shall be limited to referring the item to a future meeting.
  17. Discussion Items:
  18. 10.-A. Update on State Grant
    Action Item
  19. 10.-B. Update on Feminine Hygiene Program
    Action Item
  20. 10.-C. Update on Scholarship Program
    Action Item
  21. 10.-D. Update on Women’s Conference by Commissioner Ward and Commissioner Fuentes
    Action Item
  22. 10.-E. Women’s History Month
    Action Item
  23. Adjournment