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Equity and Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 · 6:00 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Equity and Human Relations Commission held a special meeting to discuss several important advocacy and organizational matters. The commission focused on anti-surveillance technology, their recommendation process to City Council, and approved a two-year roadmap for future work. Several recommendations were discussed and passed unanimously.

Key Decisions

  • Anti-Surveillance Technology Advocacy Plan Passed
  • Commission Recommendations Process to City Council Passed
  • 2023 Roadmap Adoption Passed (for 2 years)
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. SPECIAL MEETING
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  3. CALL TO ORDER
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  6. 1. Recommendation to approve minutes for the Equity and Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting of Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  7. PUBLIC COMMENT
  8. CHAIR REMARKS
  9. NEW BUSINESS
  10. 2. Recommendation to discuss advocacy plan for anti-surveillance and facial recognition technology.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  11. 3. Recommendation to discuss the City process for sending the Commission’s recommendations to City Council.
    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:

  12. 4. Recommendation to receive and file report from the 2023 Roadmap Ad Hoc Committee; and if appropriate, adopt a 2023 Roadmap and dissolve the 2023 Roadmap Ad Hoc Committee.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Lara, seconded by Commissioner Allen, to approve recommendation, as amended, to receive and file report from the 2023 Roadmap Ad Hoc Committee, adopt the Roadmap for 2 years, and continue the Roadmap Ad Hoc Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. OFFICE OF EQUITY UPDATES
  14. COMMISSIONER REMARKS
  15. ADJOURNMENT
  16. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 24 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. ROLL CALL (6:05 PM)
  19. CALL TO ORDER (6:05 PM)
  20. PUBLIC COMMENT (6:06 PM)
  21. CHAIR REMARKS (6:07 PM)
  22. COMMISSIONER REMARKS (6:15 PM)
  23. NEW BUSINESS (6:23 PM)
  24. SPECIAL MEETING
  25. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  26. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (6:06 PM)
  27. Also Present: Alanah Grant, Equity Officer; Tony Viramontes, Equity and Community Engagement Program Specialist; Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager; Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist.
  28. OFFICE OF EQUITY UPDATES (6:21 PM)
  29. ADJOURNMENT (8:28 PM)
  30. PAGE BREAK