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Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 · 6:00 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Long Beach Human Relations Commission held a virtual meeting focusing on city budget discussions and addressing structural racism. Key presentations included the People's Budget by Long Beach Forward and the proposed city budget by the Assistant City Manager, with ongoing efforts to examine racial justice issues in the city's systems.

Key Decisions

  • Discussion on Structural Racism & Justice System Framework Recommended for further review and potential City Council submission
  • Senate Bill 1421 Public Records Request Review Recommendation letter to be finalized and submitted to City Council
  • City Budget Presentation Presented by Assistant City Manager for public review
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. HUMAN RELATIONS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO TERESA.GOMEZ@LONGBEACH.GOV TELECONFERENCE DIAL IN: (213) 338-8477 MEETING ID: 994 6400 7181
  2. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
  3. PUBLIC COMMENT
  4. CHAIR REMARKS
  5. OFFICE OF EQUITY UPDATE
  6. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  7. a. Commissioner District Updates and Announcements.
    HR-Agenda Item
  8. NEW BUSINESS
  9. a. Presentation on The People’s Budget - James Suazo, Long Beach Forward.
    HR-Agenda Item
  10. b. Presentation on Proposed City Budget - Linda Tatum, Assistant City Manager.
    HR-Agenda Item
  11. OLD BUSINESS
  12. a. Recommendation to hold a Discussion on Structural Racism & Justice System and Framework for Reconciliation and submit Recommendation to City Council on Framework for Reconciliation.
    HR-Agenda Item
  13. b. Recommendation to hold a Discussion on Senate Bill 1421 and Public Records Request and Finalize Recommendation letter to be approved, submitted, and read at a City Council meeting.
    HR-Agenda Item
  14. ADJOURNMENT
  15. I, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  16. 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 Department of Health and Human Services 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570- 6730 or email teresa.gomez@longbeach.gov