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Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 · 6:00 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Human Relations Commission held a teleconference meeting to discuss potential updates to their municipal code and organizational structure. They explored creating an ad-hoc committee to develop language for potential amendments to their commission's purpose and functions.

Key Decisions

  • Approval of November 11, 2020 Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Discuss Commission Ordinance Amendment Received and Filed
  • Create Ad-hoc Committee for Code Amendment Received and Filed
  • Discuss Commission Role in Reconciliation Framework Received and Filed
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Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES HUMAN RELATIONS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  2. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
  3. PUBLIC COMMENT
  4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  5. 20-043HR Recommendation to approve minutes for the Human Relations Commission Special Meeting of Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

  6. CHAIR REMARKS
  7. OFFICE OF EQUITY UPDATE
  8. ANNOUNCEMENTS
  9. a. Commissioner District Updates and Announcements.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

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  11. NEW BUSINESS
  12. a. Discussion on the vision for a Human Relations Commission ordinance amendment as it relates to the Human Relations Commission's Purpose, Functions, and Authority.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  13. b. Discussion and creation of Ad-hoc Committee to work on developing the language for the municipal code amendment.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  14. OLD BUSINESS
  15. a. Discussion on the role of the Human Relations Commission as it relates to the Framework for Reconciliation.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  16. ADJOURNMENT
  17. I, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
  18. 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
  19. Also present: Teresa Gomez, Human Dignity Program Coordinator; Katie Balderas, Office of Equity.