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Equity and Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 · 6:00 PM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Equity and Human Relations Commission held a teleconference meeting to discuss several community-focused initiatives, including support for renaming Lincoln Park and a review of facial recognition technology. The commission made key decisions on supporting local community efforts and planning their annual retreat.

Key Decisions

  • Support for 'Change the Name' Coalition Passed
  • Commission Retreat Date Scheduled for August 27, 2022
  • Facial Recognition Technology Presentation Received and discussed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. Also present: Alanah Grant, Office of Equity; Antonio Viramontes, Office of Equity; Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager.
  2. SPECIAL MEETING FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  3. EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
  4. CALL TO ORDER
  5. ROLL CALL
  6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  7. 1. Recommendation to approve minutes for the Equity and Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting of Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Camacho, seconded by Covington, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  8. PUBLIC COMMENT
  9. CHAIR REMARKS
  10. OFFICE OF EQUITY REMARKS
  11. COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCEMENTS
  12. page break
  13. NEW BUSINESS
  14. 2. Recommendation to approve the Equity and Human Relations Commission’s support of the “Change the Name” Coalition by drafting a support letter concerning the Lincoln Park naming.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Covington, seconded by Nicholson, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. 3. Recommendation to set a date for the Equity and Human Relations Commission Retreat.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Allen, seconded by Lissette Flores, to set the date August 27, 2022 for the Equity and Human Relations Commission Retreat . The motion carried by the following vote:

  16. OLD BUSINESS
  17. 4. Recommendation to receive follow up presentation and discuss the Technology and Innovation Commission’s white paper on facial recognition technology.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Allen, seconded by Covington, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. ADJOURNMENT
  19. I, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  20. NOTE: The City of Long Beach provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or you need the agenda provided in an alternate format, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 570-6101, 24 hours prior to the meeting. kb