Equity and Human Relations Commission
TL;DR
The Equity and Human Relations Commission held a special retreat to discuss their purpose, priorities, and plans for 2023. The meeting focused on defining equity terminology, reviewing the commission's role, and creating a strategic roadmap for community engagement in the upcoming year.
Key Decisions
- Approve Meeting Agenda Passed
- Receive Presentation on Equity Terminology Approved
- Discuss Commission Purpose and Advocacy Received and Filed
- Discuss 2023 Commission Priorities and Roadmap Received and Filed
- Continue Discussion on 2023 Roadmap and Potential Sub-Committees Laid Over
Agenda
- SPECIAL MEETING (RETREAT)
- WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO ANTONIO.VIRAMONTES@LONGBEACH.GOV
- CALL TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
- WELCOME AND OVERVIEW OF THE DAY
- 1. 10:10 AM - 10:15 AM Recommendation to approve the agenda for the November 12, 2022 Equity and Human Relations Commission Retreat.HR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Camacho, seconded by Commissioner Allen, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 2. 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Icebreaker and Community AgreementsHR-Agenda Item
- 3. 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Office of Equity on Equity Terminology.HR-Agenda ItemAction: approve recommendation Passed
A motion was made by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Butler, to approve recommendation. The motion carried by the following vote:
- 4. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Recommendation to discuss the purpose and advocacy of the Equity and Human Relations Commission.HR-Agenda ItemAction: received and filed
This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.
- LUNCH
- 5. 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Recommendation to discuss the priorities for the Equity and Human Relations Commission and create a 2023 Roadmap.HR-Agenda ItemAction: received and filed
This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.
- 6. Recommendation to continue discussion on the Equity and Human Relations Commission 2023 Roadmap: including potential sub-committees, opportunities for community engagement, and presentation topics.HR-Agenda ItemAction: laid over
This HR-Agenda Item was laid over.
- CHAIR CLOSING REMARKS
- ADJOURNMENT
- I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting.
- 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
- SPECIAL MEETING (RETREAT)
- Also Present: Alanah Grant, Equity Officer; Tony Viramontes, Equity & Community Engagement Program Specialist; Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager.
- ADJOURNMENT
- ROLL CALL
- FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
- WELCOME AND OVERVIEW OF THE DAY
- CHAIR CLOSING REMARKS
- CALL TO ORDER