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Equity and Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 · 6:00 PM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Equity and Human Relations Commission held a teleconference meeting focused on understanding the needs of older adults in Long Beach, particularly LGBTQ+ seniors and their social and economic challenges. Representatives from the Gay Elder Circle, Long Beach Gray Panthers, and the Healthy Aging Center presented insights into services and issues affecting older populations in the city.

Key Decisions

  • Receive presentation from Gay Elder Circle on LGBTQ+ Older Adults Passed
  • Receive presentation from Long Beach Gray Panthers on Older Adult social and economic justice Passed
  • Receive presentation from Healthy Aging Center on city services for Older Adults Passed
  • Approve minutes from September 7, 2022 meeting Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2))
  2. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  3. CALL TO ORDER
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. Also Present: Alanah Grant, Racial Equity Leadership Development Specialist; Tony Viramontes, Equity & Community Engagement Program Specialist; Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager; Sofia Hodjat, Healthy Aging Center Manager.
  7. PUBLIC COMMENT
  8. CHAIR REMARKS
  9. OFFICE OF EQUITY REMARKS
  10. COMMISSIONER UPDATES
  11. NEW BUSINESS
  12. ADJOURNMENT
  13. EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2)) WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO ANTONIO.VIRAMONTES@LONGBEACH.GOV TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: +1 (213) 338-8477 / MEETING ID: 944 2715 5103 https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/94427155103
  14. CALL TO ORDER
  15. ROLL CALL
  16. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  17. 1. Recommendation to approve minutes for the Equity and Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting of Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  18. PUBLIC COMMENT
  19. CHAIR REMARKS
  20. OFFICE OF EQUITY REMARKS
  21. COMMISSIONER UPDATES
  22. Page Break
  23. NEW BUSINESS
  24. 2. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from Gay Elder Circle on the intersectional needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Long Beach.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  25. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Long Beach Gray Panthers on Older Adult issues in social and economic justice.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  26. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, Healthy Aging Center on the City’s services and programs for Older Adults.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  27. ADJOURNMENT
  28. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  29. 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