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Equity and Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 · 6:00 PM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Equity and Human Relations Commission held a special teleconference meeting to discuss internal conduct and potential misconduct by some commissioners related to the 2022 City Election. The commission voted to discuss the behavior of specific commissioners and prepare a report for City Council about their actions on social media.

Key Decisions

  • Approve Meeting Minutes from December 7, 2022 Passed
  • Discuss Conduct of Chair Alyssa Gutierrez and Commissioner Keyona Montgomery Passed
  • Discuss Commissioner Conduct on Facebook During 2022 City Election Passed
  • Community Crisis Response Team Pilot Program Presentation Withdrawn
  • 2023 Commission Roadmap Discussion Laid Over
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. REVISED
  2. SPECIAL MEETING
  3. 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: 983 8105 8674 https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/98381058674
  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, December 7, 2022.
    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:

  8. PUBLIC COMMENT
  9. CHAIR REMARKS
  10. OFFICE OF EQUITY REMARKS
  11. COMMISSIONER UPDATES
  12. Page Break
  13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  14. 2. WITHDRAWN Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Department of Health and Human Services on the Community Crisis Response Team Pilot Program (Reconciliation 3.1A).
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: withdrawn

    This HR-Agenda Item was withdrawn.

  15. NEW BUSINESS
  16. 3. Recommendation to discuss the December 7, 2022, memorandum titled “Conduct of Chair Alyssa Gutierrez and Commissioner Keyona Montgomery”.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  17. 4. Recommendation to discuss recent Equity and Human Relations Commissioner conduct on Facebook related to the 2022 City Election and provide a report back to City Council regarding the outcome of said discussion.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  18. 5. 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 Item
    Action: laid over

    This HR-Agenda Item was laid over.

  19. ADJOURNMENT
  20. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  21. 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
  22. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  23. SPECIAL MEETING
  24. ROLL CALL
  25. PUBLIC COMMENT
  26. COMMISSIONER UPDATES
  27. CALL TO ORDER
  28. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  29. ADJOURNMENT
  30. CHAIR REMARKS
  31. Also Present: Alanah Grant, Equity Officer; Tony Viramontes, Equity & Community Engagement Program Specialist; Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager; Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney.
  32. OFFICE OF EQUITY REMARKS
  33. EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2))