Equity and Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 · 6:00 PM AM · Teleconference

TL;DR

The Equity and Human Relations Commission held a teleconference to discuss their 2023 roadmap and hear a presentation about the city's homelessness emergency. The meeting focused on community engagement strategies and understanding the current homelessness situation in Long Beach.

Key Decisions

  • Approve January 11th Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Discuss 2023 Commission Roadmap Received and Filed
  • Receive Presentation on Homelessness Emergency 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)) WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO ANTONIO.VIRAMONTES@LONGBEACH.GOV TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: +1 (213) 338-8477 / MEETING ID: 920 4908 3418 https://longbeach-gov.zoom.us/j/92049083418
  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  5. 1. Recommendation to approve minutes for the Equity and Human Relations Commission Special Meeting of Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
    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:

  6. PUBLIC COMMENT
  7. CHAIR REMARKS
  8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  9. 2. 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: received and filed

    This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  10. PAGE BREAK
  11. NEW BUSINESS
  12. 3. Recommendation to receive and file a presentation from the Department of Health and Human Services on the Emergency Proclamation of Homelessness.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  13. OFFICE OF EQUITY REMARKS
  14. COMMISSIONER UPDATES
  15. ADJOURNMENT
  16. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  17. 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
  18. CHAIR REMARKS
  19. Also Present: Alanah Grant, Equity Officer; Tony Viramontes, Equity and Community Engagement Program Specialist; Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager.
  20. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  21. COMMISSIONER UPDATES
  22. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
  23. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  24. CALL TO ORDER
  25. ADJOURNMENT
  26. NEW BUSINESS
  27. PUBLIC COMMENT
  28. ROLL CALL
  29. OFFICE OF EQUITY REMARKS
  30. EQUITY AND HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 361 (GOV. CODE SECTION 54953(e)(1)-(2))
  31. Page Break