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Equity and Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 · 6:30 PM AM · 411 W. Ocean Boulevard Civic Chambers

TL;DR

The Equity and Human Relations Commission met to discuss and approve several administrative matters, including bylaws and a potential letter to City Council regarding a Supreme Court case on affirmative action. The commission reviewed committee reports and made procedural decisions about their ongoing work.

Key Decisions

  • Approve July Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Review and Modify Commission Bylaws Passed with Amendments
  • Draft Letter on Supreme Court Affirmative Action Case Approved
  • Review Ad Hoc Committee Reports Passed with Clarification on Reentry Committee
  • Monthly Office of Equity Update Tabled
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

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  2. CALL TO ORDER
  3. ROLL CALL
  4. CHAIR REMARKS (6:40 PM)
  5. PUBLIC COMMENT
  6. REGULAR AGENDA
  7. 1. Recommendation to approve minutes for the Equity and Human Relations Commission Meeting of Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  8. 2. Recommendation to discuss City Attorney’s draft of Equity and Human Relations Commission bylaws.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Lissette Flores, to approve recommendation as amended, to request the City Attorney to make changes as agreed upon by the Commission to the bylaws and return at the next meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 3. Recommendation to discuss the Chair and Vice Chair draft letter from the Equity and Human Relations Commission to the City Council on Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v President and Fellows of Harvard College.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  10. 4. Recommendation to receive and file a report from current Ad Hoc Committees; discuss anticipated Ad Hoc Committees for upcoming projects; and, if appropriate, take action to dissolve or create Ad Hoc Committees.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Gutierrez, seconded by Commissioner Allen, to approve recommendation as amended, that the Reentry ad-hoc was created for the limited purpose identified at the May 3rd meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 5. Recommendation to receive and file a monthly update from the Office of Equity.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: laid over

    This HR-Agenda Item was laid over.

  12. COMMISSIONER REMARKS
  13. ADJOURNMENT
  14. I, Alyssa Campos, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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  16. ADJOURNMENT (8:23 PM)
  17. COMMISSIONER REMARKS (8:23 PM)
  18. REGULAR AGENDA (6:42 PM)
  19. Also Present: Tony Viramontes, Equity and Community Engagement Program Specialist; Alanah Grant, Equity Officer; Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager; Taylor Anderson, Deputy City Attorney; Tamela Austin, City Clerk Specialist.
  20. CALL TO ORDER (6:39 PM)
  21. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES
  22. ROLL CALL (6:39 PM)
  23. PUBLIC COMMENT (6:41 PM)