Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 · 6:00 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Human Relations Commission held a teleconference meeting to discuss potential collaboration with the Economic Development Commission on reconciliation recommendations. They approved creating an Ad Hoc Committee to prepare an update presentation to the City Council, signaling ongoing efforts to address community equity and development.

Key Decisions

  • Create Ad Hoc Committee for City Council Presentation Passed
  • Discuss Joint Meeting with Economic Development Commission Received and Filed
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Agenda

  1. SPECIAL MEETING
  2. SPECIAL MEETING FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES HUMAN RELATIONS SPECIAL MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  3. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
  4. PUBLIC COMMENT
  5. CHAIR REMARKS
  6. OFFICE OF EQUITY UPDATE
  7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  8. a. Commissioner District Updates and Announcements.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  9. NEW BUSINESS
  10. a. Recommendation to hold a Discussion on a joint Economic Development Commission/Human Relations Commission Special Meeting as it relates to the Framework for Reconciliation Recommendations.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  11. b. Recommendation to hold a Discussion on Human Relations Commission Update Presentation to City Council.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Chair Gutierrez, seconded by Commissioner Allen, to create an Ad Hoc Committee. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. ADJOURNMENT
  13. I, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  14. 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
  15. Also present: Teresa Gomez, Human Dignity Program Coordinator; Katie Balderas, Office of Equity.