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Human Relations Commission

Wednesday, August 4, 2021 · 6:00 PM AM · TELECONFERENCE

TL;DR

The Human Relations Commission held a teleconference meeting discussing the Women's Commission and Cannabis Equity recommendations. They approved a recommendation letter to the City Council about the Women's Commission and passed recommendations for Cannabis Equity that include adding new funds to a Community Reinvestment Fund.

Key Decisions

  • Approval of July Meeting Minutes Passed
  • Women's Commission Recommendation Letter to City Council Passed
  • Cannabis Equity Recommendations Passed
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. FINISHED AGENDA & MINUTES HUMAN RELATIONS MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-08-21 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM
  2. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
  3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  4. a. Recommendation to approve minutes for the Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting of Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

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

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

    This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  10. NEW BUSINESS
  11. a. Discussion on Women's Commission Study Session.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: received and filed

    This HR-Agenda Item was received and filed.

  12. b. Vote on recommendation letter to City Council regarding the Women's Commission.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Nicholson, seconded by Vice Chair Eriksen, to approve recommendation letter to City Council regarding the Women's Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. OLD BUSINESS
  14. 21-020HR Discussion and vote on Cannabis Equity recommendations.
    HR-Agenda Item
    Action: approve recommendation Passed

    A motion was made by Commissioner Allen, seconded by Commissioner Schultz, to approve the Cannabis Equity Recommendation letter with the addition that any new money year-to-year be added to the Community Reinvestment Fund. The motion carried by the following vote:

  15. ADJOURNMENT
  16. I, Karen Baldwin, City Clerk Specialist, certify that the agenda was posted not less than 72 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 Department of Health and Human Services 48 hours prior to the meeting at (562) 570- 6730 or email teresa.gomez@longbeach.gov
  18. Also present: Teresa Chandler, Deputy City Manager; Teresa Gomez, Human Dignity Coordinator.