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Equity and Human Relations Commission

Saturday, August 27, 2022 · 10:00 AM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Long Beach Equity and Human Relations Commission held a special meeting to discuss the commission's history, current initiatives, and future direction. The meeting focused on reviewing the commission's role in promoting racial equity and discussing potential amendments to their ordinance.

Key Decisions

  • Presentation on Commission History Approved
  • Office of Equity Ordinance Amendments Approved
  • Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative Update Received and Filed
  • Commission Duties and Expectations Presentation Approved
  • Discussion of Next Steps for Commission Approved
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. SPECIAL MEETING (RETREAT)
  2. EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO ANTONIO.VIRAMONTES@LONGBEACH.GOV TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: +1 (213) 338-8477 / MEETING ID: 979 8600 5922 https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/97986005922
  3. CALL TO ORDER
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. CHAIR REMARKS
  6. WELCOME AND OVERVIEW OF THE DAY
  7. 1. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Equity and Human Relations Commission Chair on the History of the Commission.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  8. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Office of Equity on the Equity and Human Relations Commission’s ordinance amendments.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  9. 3. Recommendation to receive and file an update from the Office of Equity on the Racial Equity and Reconciliation Initiative.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Covington, seconded by Vice Chair Eriksen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. BREAK
  11. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Equity and Human Relations Commission Vice Chair on Commission duties and expectations.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Gutierrez, seconded by Commissioner Butler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 5. Recommendation to discuss the next steps for the Equity and Human Relations Commission.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  13. ADJOURNMENT
  14. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  15. 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. ac
  16. CHAIR REMARKS
  17. WELCOME AND OVERVIEW OF THE DAY
  18. EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361
  19. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  20. Also present: Alanah Grant, Office of Equity; Tony Viramontes, Office of Equity; Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager; Dr. Eduardo Lara.
  21. PUBLIC COMMENT
  22. ROLL CALL
  23. CALL TO ORDER
  24. BREAK
  25. ADJOURNMENT