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HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
www.palmspringsca.gov
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
Mission Statement
Palm Springs is an inclusive world-class city dedicated to providing excellent and
responsive public services to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, this meeting may be conducted by teleconference. There will be in-
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● Written public comment may also be submitted to cityclerk@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal
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be distributed to the Board/Commission as soon as practicable and retained for the official
record.
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Clerk and will be posted on the City’s YouTube channel, as soon as practicable.
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Hugo Loyola
2. ROLL CALL: Commission Members: Glenn Flood, David Vignolo, Oliver Cleary,
Edwin Ramoran, Carlotta Rinke, Michael MJ Horn, Beverly Greer,
Bobby T. Rimas, Chair Hugo Loyola
Student Representative Lilly Hanner
3. WELCOME NEW COMMISSIONER
Bobby T. Rimas
4. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS:
"The Mission of the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission is to promote and protect the
Tuesday
October 10, 2023
2:30 p.m.
Palm Springs City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Large Conference Room
Special Meeting Agenda Human Rights Commission October 10, 2023
diversity of our community and to improve human relations through education and community
awareness."
Human Rights Commission Goals:
● To develop community education programs;
● To investigate and mediate instances of discrimination of groups or individuals;
● To bring persons and groups together in common support of human rights issues;
● To acquire the fiscal and human resources necessary to support and accomplish the work of the
Commission;
● To provide management and coordination for the Commission;
● To promote diversity through the appointment of candidates to all city boards and commissions
to proportionately reflect the diversity of the population of the City of Palm Springs;
● The Commission and each Committee shall develop goals and objectives annually, for adoption
by the commission;
● The Commission shall work closely with the Mayor, City Council, and City Cabinet and with all
other City Commissions and Boards in joint endeavors that support the Commission's mission
statement and City's goals and objectives.
5. PRESENTATION:
1. Update on Pillars of Palm Springs Public Art Project, Gary Armstrong, Public Arts
Commission Chair
2. California Today: A new approach for people with severe mental illness, Commissioner
Carlotta Rinke
3. A reading of our Human Rights Commission’ Proclamation on Hispanic Heritage Month
6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the
Human Rights Commission on agenda items; and items of general interest within the subject
matter jurisdiction of the Commission. Three (3) minutes is allowed for each speaker. Although
the Commission values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any
action on items not listed on the posted agenda. Commissioners will not enter into discussion
with speakers, but during Commission Comments, may refer the matter to staff for report and
recommendation at a future Commission meeting.
8. CHAIR COMMENTS:
9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 11, 2023
10. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
A. Committee and Liaison Reports
1. Executive Report Standing Committee (Loyola, Vignolo)
2. PSPD LGBT Outreach Liaison Report (Loyola)
3. Master Calendar Liaison Report (Vignolo)
a. Discuss Master Calendar for Fourth Quarter of Calendar Year 2023 and process for
Commissioner engagement.
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5. Main Street Liaison Report (Loyola)
6. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs Liaison Report (Vignolo)
7. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association Liaison Report (Flood)
8. Veterans Issues Liaison (Flood, Vignolo)
9. Youth/Education Affairs Standing Committee (Hanner, Shepherd, Vignolo)
10. Mediation Liaison (Vignolo)
11. Equity and Social Justice Committee Liaison Update
B. Discuss and approve expenditure of funds from the Human Rights Commission budget for
VillageFest materials to include folding chairs, a folding table, and folding canopy in an amount
not to exceed $500.00.
11. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING:
12. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
13. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission will adjourn to an adjourned regular meeting Monday,
November 13, 2023.
PUBLIC NOTICES
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with the meeting is the
Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as
an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is
normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City
Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if
accommodation is feasible.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Jay Virata, Director of Community & Economic Development, of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby
certify this Agenda was posted at City Hall before 4:00 p.m., October 4, 2023, and posted on the City’s website as required by
established policies and procedures.
/S/ Jay Virata
Jay Virata
Community & Economic Development
Revised on 10/02/2023
October 2023
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Filipino American
History Month
LGBT History Month
2 3
National Night Out
(PSPD) – Palm
Springs Stadium
4 5
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Coachella Valley
Filipino Festival, 11:00
am – 5:00 pm, Palm
Springs Cultural
Center
(LH, CR, ER)
Indigenous Peoples’
Day
Human Rights
Commission Regular
Meeting
One-PS Membership
Meeting, 4:30-6:00,
Police Training
Center
National Coming
Out Day
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pride on the Page:
The Palm Springs
Opening Night,
featuring “Tales of
the City” author
Amistad Maupin,
Palm Springs Cultural
Center ($$) (DV)
Pride on the Page:
The Palm Springs
Public Library
Foundation presents
the Second Annual
Pride on the Page
Book Festival
Celebrating LGBTQ
Authors and Voices.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(LH, ER, DV)
22 23 24 25 26
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
(CR, TBD)
27 28
DAP Health Equity
Walk, Ruth Hardy
Park, 9:00 am,
healthequitywalk.org
(CR)
29 30 31
Halloween
Revised on 10/02/2023
LEGEND:
OLIVER CLEARY (OC) EDWIN RAMORAN (ER)
GLENN FLOOD (GF) CARLOTTA RINKE (CR)
BEVERLY GREER (BG) MICHAEL MJ HORN (MH)
DAVID VIGNOLO (DV) LILY HANNER (LH)
BOBBY T. RIMAS (BR) HUGO LOYOLA (HL)
LEGEND:
Event is Confirmed: GREEN
Event is Tentative: YELLOW
November 2023
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
National Native
American Heritage
Month
National American
Indian & Alaska
Native Heritage
Month
1 2
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
PS Pride Parade –
37th Anniversary
Parade steps off at
10:00 a.m
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Veterans Day Veterans Day
Parade 3:30 pm
Downtown Palm
Springs (GF, HL, DV)
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Human Rights
Commission Regular
Meeting
One-PS Membership
Meeting, 4:30-6:00,
Police Training
Center
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
International Day for
Tolerance
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Transgender Day of
Remembrance
Thanksgiving Day
26 27 28 29 30
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LEGEND:
OLIVER CLEARY (OC) EDWIN RAMORAN (ER)
GLENN FLOOD (GF) CARLOTTA RINKE (CR)
BEVERLY GREER (BG) LILY HANNER (LH)
MICHAEL MJ HORN (MH) DAVID VIGNOLO (DV)
BOBBY T. RIMAS (BR) HUGO LOYOLA (HL)
LEGEND:
Event is Confirmed: GREEN
Event is Tentative: YELLOW
December 2023
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
Universal Human
Rights Month
World AIDS Day Palm Springs Festival
of Lights Parade,
5:45 – 8:00 pm. The
parade is on Palm
Canyon Drive
between Ramon
Road and Tachevah
Road.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
International Day for
People with Disability
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hanukkah (or
Chanukah) First Day
10
International Human
Rights Day (UDHR)
11
Human Rights
Commission Regular
Meeting
12
One-PS Membership
Meeting, 4:30-6:00,
Police Training
Center
13 14
Villagefest
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Christmas Kwanzaa (First Day) Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
31
LEGEND:
OLIVER CLEARY (OC) EDWIN RAMORAN (ER)
GLENN FLOOD (GF) CARLOTTA RINKE (CR)
BEVERLY GREER (BG) LILY HANNER (LH)
MICHAEL MJ HORN (MH) DAVID VIGNOLO (DV)
BOBBY T. RIMAS (BR) HUGO LOYOLA (HL)
LEGEND:
Event is Confirmed: GREEN
Event is Tentative: YELLOW
City of Palm Springs Human Rights Commission
Proclamation
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th - October 15th, 2023
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage1 Month is an opportunity
to celebrate the rich cultural traditions and honor the heritage,
contributions, and significant achievements of people with roots
from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America
including indigenous, Brazilian, and other non-Spanish speaking
people; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs recognizes the unique
diversity, and rich histories of the Palm Springs’ Hispanic and
Latino2 culture. We acknowledge the countless contributions that
Hispanic Americans make every day to our culture and to our city;
and
WHEREAS, The day of September 15th is significant because it
is the anniversary of the 1821 declaration of independence from
Spain for five Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador,
Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and
Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16th and
September 18th, respectively; and
WHEREAS, The day of October 10th is significant because it is a
day to honer Native Americans, their resilience, and their
contributions to American society throughout history, even as they
faced assimilation, discrimination and genocide spanning
generations. Indigenous People’s Day was first proposed at a
United Nations conference in 1977 to address discrimination
against Natives. South Dakota became the first state to replace
Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day in 1989, officially
celebrating it the following year.
WHEREAS, By the 1920s, in Palm Springs, the original Mexican
American pioneer families came to work in agriculture, the
railroad, and construction. Their arrival was the beginning of a
new life in a new country and they were instrumental in supporting
the growing Palm Springs Village resort destination; and
WHEREAS, Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority group in the
country, the largest and fastest-growing minority community in
Palm Springs, and represent 26.8% of our entire population with
over 12,800 residents.3 Since 1910 as families left Mexico during
the Mexican Revolution,4 many generations of Hispanic
Americans have consistently helped make our city and our
community strong and prosperous. They contribute to our
community in countless ways including having positive economic,
social, and political impacts; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Americans embody the best of our
American values, including a commitment to faith, family, and to
our country. Brave Hispanic Americans protect us and have
served proudly and bravely in all branches of our nation’s military
since 1861.5
Hispanic Americans work in industries that are essential to the
continuous growth and prosperity of our economy including
construction and manufacturing, retail, food and hospitality,
healthcare and social services, transportation and warehousing,
and residential and commercial services among many others; and
WHEREAS, Most students graduating from college in Palm
Springs are Hispanic or Latino with a large number of degrees
awarded to licensed practical and vocational nurse training, nurse
assistant and patient care assistant, medical assistant, and home
health aide; and
WHEREAS, We are proud of the Mexican heritage that includes
Indian and Spanish blood and centuries of hope and sacrifice.
Diverse Mexican-American, Chicano, Latino, Spanish, Latinx, or
Hispanic cultures are essential to defining the unique culture
represented by community members residing within the City of
Palm Springs.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved we, the undersigned
members of the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission, do
hereby proclaim September 15th to October 15th, 2023, as
Hispanic Heritage Month in Palm Springs and encourage all
residents to celebrate the rich culture, heritage, diversity, and
achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans, and go forward
every day recognizing their contributions in the great City of Palm
Springs.
BE IT RESOLVED, this celebration serves as an opportunity to
dispel ignorance, prejudice, and fear through education about
multiculturalism and the resilience and history of the countless
contributions of Hispanic and Latino-identified communities.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The City of Palm Springs Human
Rights Commission encourages and promotes strong and
inclusive communities and is committed to recognizing and
celebrating efforts to bring people together for the greater good.
October 10th, 2023 Special Meeting of the Human Rights
Commission
Chair Hugo Loyola
Vice-Chair (vacant)
Glenn Flood
Edwin Ramoran
Michael MJ Horn
David Vignolo
Carlotta Rinke
Beverly Greer
Oliver Cleary
Bobby T. Rimas
Student Representative Lilly Hanner
Footnotes
1 inclusive of gender-expansive and gender non-conforming individuals
2 Many Latino Americans trace their roots to the cultures of the indigenous peoples of
the Americas - including the Arawaks, the Aztecs, the Incas, the Maya, and the Tainos,
some trace their roots to the Spanish explorers, or to the Africans who were brought as
slaves to the New World.
3 According to recent data from the Census Bureau. (total population counts 47,897)
4 1910-1920
5 https://www.army.mil/hispanics/history.html
Resources
EBSCO
https://www.ebsco.com/blogs/ebscopost/top-resources-national-hispanic-heritage-
month
National Hispanic Heritage Month (.gov)
https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov
U.S. Census Bureau
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/palmspringscitycalifornia,US/
RHI725219#RHI725219
Human Rights Commission
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
September 11, 2023
Palm Springs City Hall, Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Loyola called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Vignolo, Cleary*, Flood, Ramoran*, Rinke, Horn, Greer, Loyola and Student
Representative Hanner
*Not present during roll call
Absent: Shepherd
Staff Present: Jay Virata, Director, Community & Economic Development
Commissioner Cleary joined the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
3. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS: Chair Loyola read the mission statement out loud.
4. PRESENTATIONS: Articles 7, 16, and 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Commissioner Vignolo gave a presentation to the full commission regarding Articles 7, 16, and 25 of the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights that he selected as part of the Commission’s assignment led by Vice
Chair Shepherd last month. A document was shared regarding his view of what the human rights article
means as written and his individual assessment of the state of each human right in Palm Springs. The
document is attached herein and is a part of the meeting record. Comments and questions ensued among
the Commission.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA
MOTION BY: Commissioner Vignolo, second by Commissioner Rinke to accept the agenda
Motion Carried Unanimously. YES: 7 NO: 0
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
Commissioner Rinke requested a copy of the Blue Zone presentation given at Council meeting to better
understand how it might overlap with the Human Rights Work. She will be meeting with some
Councilmembers in the coming weeks; Director Virata to follow up.
7. CHAIR COMMENTS:
Chair Loyola gave remarks remembering 9/11 on the 22nd anniversary today.
Director Virata announced Vice Chair Shepherd is requesting resignation from the Human Rights
Commission, the request is being forwarded to the City Council. The Commission must wait until the City
Council accepts the resignation before taking any action on her vacancy.
Commissioner Ramoran joined the Commission at 6:10 p.m.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
MOTION BY Commissioner Flood, Second by Commissioner Greer, to approve the minutes as presented.
YES 8; NO.0.
Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2023
Page 2
9. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
A. Committee and Liaison Reports
1. Executive Report Standing Committee (Chair Loyola, Vice Chair Shepherd) No Report.
2. PSPD LGBT Outreach Liaison Report (Loyola)
Chair Loyola; Officer Justin Pierce has joined the task force.
3. Master Calendar Liaison Report (Vignolo)
Commissioner Vignolo presented the calendar events for the fourth quarter that the Commission might
want to recognize or participate in, documents are attached. The Commission discussed
Commissioner participation, commitment, proclamations, and outreach material for the events
selected through November. The Commission will have its first appearance at Village Fest on October
19.
4. Main Street Liaison Report (Loyola) No Report.
5. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs Liaison Report (Vignolo) No Report.
6. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association Liaison Report (Flood, Shepherd)
No Report.
7. Veterans Issues Liaison (Flood, Vignolo) No Report.
8. Youth/Education Affairs Standing Committee (Hanner, Shepherd, Vignolo) No Report.
9. Mediation Liaison (Vignolo) No Report.
10. Equity and Social Justice Committee Liaison Update (Shepherd,) No Report.
B. Discuss proposed changes to Rules of Procedures of the Human Rights Commission of the City
of Palm Springs, dated 9/12/96
Chair Loyola thanked Commissioner Vignolo for attempting to shape the Rules of Procedure document
with information pertaining to today's goals and roles of the Commission. Commissioners were asked if
they felt strongly about providing any feedback on the proposed changes document. The documents are
attached.
Commissioner Rinke had comments on the Mission Statement.
It was agreed that an ad-hoc committee should be created to review the document and prepare a draft to
present to the full commission.
MOTION By: Commissioner Vignolo, Second by Commissioner Rink, for the Commission to establish an
ad-hoc committee for the sole purpose of reviewing and suggesting modifications to the Rules of
Procedures of the Human Rights Commission of the City of Palm Springs, dated in 9/12/96; Assign
Commissioners, Cleary, Rinke, and Vignolo as the ad-hoc members. Motion Carried Unanimously. YES:
7 NO: 0
Director Virata will confirm with the City Attorney the Brown Act requirement regarding Ad Hoc Committees.
C. R.I.S.E. Initiative Update (Rinke)
Commissioner Rinke shared that she participated in the Resilience, Inclusion, and Support for Ending
Homelessness (R.I.S.E.) Initiative that meets weekly at Gene Autry wash and commented on her
experience and collaboration seen among many non-profits to pull their resources. She met with Chief
Andy Mills, Officer Guarino and Homelessness Coordinator Roman Diaz. She congratulated the Palm
Springs Police Department for coordinating the initiative. The document presented is attached.
Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
September 11, 2023
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10. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING:
• Continuation of proposed changes to Rules of Procedures Document from 1996
• Vice Chair Vacancy (Information will be shared with the Commission at large once more information is
gathered on how to coordinate this moving forward)
• Continuation of 4Q Calendar Events – Identifying more participation
• Rules & Procedures Ad-Hoc Committee Update
• Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples Day
• Update on Blue Zones
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
12. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Commissioner Horne, Seconded by Commissioner Flood to adjourn at
7:07 p.m to an adjourned regular meeting on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
___________________________________________________
Jay Virata
Director of Community & Economic Development
APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: _______/_______/2023.
RULES OF AND STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
of the
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
The mission of the Human Rights Commission of Palm Springs is to promote
improved relations, civic peace, intergroup understanding, and the full
acceptance, respect, and participation of all persons in all aspects of
community life so that we will be equal in the eyes of each other and protect the
diversity of our community and to improve human relations through education and
community awareness.
GOALS
1. To develop community education programs;
2. To investigate and mediate instances of discrimination of groups or individuals;
3. To bring persons and groups together in common support of human rights issues;
4. To acquire the fiscal and human resources necessary to support and accomplish
the work of the Commission;
5. To provide management and coordination for the Commission;
6. To promote diversity through by recommending to the City Council the
appointment of candidates to all city boards, committees and commissions to
proportionatelythat reflect the diversity of the population of the City of Palm
Springs;
7. The Commission and each Committee shallTo develop goals and objectives
annually, for adoption by the commissionCommission.
8. The Commission shallTo work closely with the Mayor, City Council, City Cabinet,
City staff and with all other City Commissions and Boards in joint endeavors
which support the Commission's mission statement and City's goals and
objectivesStrategic Plan.
ROLE OF THE COMMISSION
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means; please explain.
The commission will act as an advisory body to the Mayor and City Council with regard to
human rights issues (first amendment), to will establish policy for the operation of the
commission, and to establish a budget and funding sources for the commission engage in
work in support of the City’s strategic priorities.
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COMMISSIONERS
Each member of the commission is an officially appointed representative of the City
and thereby is expected to behave in a professional manner that is representative of a
City official.
In addition, in accordance with the City of Palm Springs’ government representative
program for students, there is a non-voting position on the city's Human Rights
Commission. The student representative program is designed to encourage
volunteerism, civic responsibility and provide valuable real-life experiences for high
school students who live in Palm Springs. To be considered for a student position,
individuals must complete and submit a Student Representative Self-Nomination
Form which is available on the Commission’s website.
SUBPOENA POWER
The Mayor and the City Council have expressed a willingness to provide such authority
on a case-by-case basis.
ROLE OF STAFF
Staff will provide coordination and clerical support, will act as a liaison to other city
departments, and will serve as a resource to the Commission.
ORGANIZATION STRUCTIJRE
A. Commission members are appointed by the City Council for three (3) year terms.
The termsTerms are staggered, with three (3) members appointed annually. If a vacancy
on the Commission occurs, the new commissioner appointed to that vacancy shall serve
out the remainder of the term of the past commissioner, whom he/she is they are
replacing.
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B. Regular commission meetings Regular meetings and study sessions are to be held
on a regular basis as determined by the Commission. All meetings are to be open
to the public per the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act and California
Government Code Section 54940. Special commission meetings may be called
by the chairChair, by any three (3) members of the Commission, or by the
Executive Committee. The agenda shall be made available to the general public
in one (l) location, posted a minimum of 72 hours prior to a regular meeting, or
24 hours in the case of a special meeting. Items for the agenda must be given to
the Chair by the Executive Committee meeting prior to the regular commission
meeting. Items may be added to the agenda where a need to act arose subsequent
to the posting of the agenda, and 2/3 vote of the membership or unanimous if less
than 2/3 of the members are present. A regular meeting may be adjourned for
lack of a quorum to a new time. If within five (5) days from the original meeting
date, no new agenda posting is required.
C. The Commission may take action on items of business not appearing on the posted
agenda under any of the conditions stated below. Prior to discussing any item pursuant
to this section, the Commission shall publicly identify the item.
1) Upon a determination by a majority vote of the Commission that an emergency
situation exists;
2) Upon a determination by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members of the
Commission present at the meeting, or, if less than two-thirds of the members are
present, a unanimous affirmative vote of those members present, that there is a
need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention
of the Commission subsequent to the agenda being posted;
3) The item was posted on the agenda for a prior meeting of the Commission
occurring not more than five calendar days prior to the date action is taken on the
item, and at the prior meeting the item was continued to the meeting at which
action is being taken; and
B.4) To consider action on a request from a member to participate in a meeting
remotely due to emergency circumstances, pursuant to Cal. Gov. Code Section
54953 if the request does not allow sufficient time to place the proposed action
on the posted agenda for the meeting for which the request is made. The
Commission may approve such a request by a majority vote of the legislative
body. (Cal. Gov. Code 54954.2(b).)
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C.D. Agenda Format
1) Reading of the Mission Statement
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2) Roll Call
3) Posting Acceptance of the Agenda
4) Approval of the Minutes
5) Public Comments
5)6) Chairperson’s Report
6)7) Community Speaker Presentation (When scheduled)
7)8) Community Recognition
9) Reports- Chair; Committees; Commissioner Comments; Staff Committee
Reports
10) Commissioners’ Comments
8)11) Liaisons and Staff Liaison Reports (if any)
12) Items for Discussion/VoteNew Business
9)13) Motion to Adjourn
D.E. It is the intention of the Commission to comply with the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) in all respects. If, an attendee or any commissioner needs special assistance
beyond what is normally provided, the Commission will attempt to accommodate the
individual in every reasonable manner. Individuals should contact the Office of the City
Clerk, (760) 323-8204, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform the Commission
of any particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible.All meetings
must be held in a facility that is accessible to all members of the community.
E.F. All designated committee reports requiring Commission action shall be acted upon by
the Commission in a timely fashion or returned to the Committee for revision.
F.G. Minutes of the commission and its committees will be submitted to the membership
prior no less than 48 hours prior to the next regular Commission meeting. All recorded
copies of Commission activities shall be retained and kept on file in the Commission
designated office. The minutes shall contain all actions taken (who, what, when, why
and how), motions made and seconded, the nature of the vote, committee reports, topics
discussed, decisions and how reached (vote or by consensus), and action items,
identified.
G.H. Time shall be set aside in each agenda for public comments.
H.I. The Commission will schedule a strategic planning retreat annually and submit a
follow-up report.
I.J. A semi-annual biennial report regarding the meeting of the Commission’s annual goals
and objectives shall be prepared and reported to the City Council and City Cabinet. The
Commission’s strategic plan shall support the Council’s own two-year strategic
priorities.
J.K. Study sessions will be held periodically as deemed appropriate by the Executive
Committee or a majority of the Commission.
K All Commission members will be given sufficient opportunity to comment on all issues,
after which staff may be allowed to speak on the same issues, as appropriate.
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OFFICERS
Officers of the Commission will consist of the Chairperson, a vice-chairpersonVice
Chairperson and a member of the Commission At Largean elected Commissioner, serving as
awho shall server rotating member ofas a member of the Executive Committee. The offices of
chairperson Chairperson and viceVice-chairperson are for a term of 12 months and said
officers are elected by the Commission at large. The rotating member of the Executive
Committee is elected by the Commission membership at large and services serves for a period
of three (3) monthssix (6) months.
Nomination and election of officers shall take place during the second meeting in July
annually. Election of the rotating member of the Executive Committee shall then take place at
the second meeting of the month, quarterly (July, October, January & Aprilin July and in
January annually).
The role of the Chairperson shall be to lead meetings of the Commission, call special meetings
as necessary, represents the Commission on City Cabinetat official City Council meetings and
City-sanctioned events, serves as the Chairperson for all Executive Committee meetings,
function as liaison with Commission city staff, other city boards and/or commissions, members
of City government and perform other duties as required.
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The Vice-Chairperson shall assist the Chairperson in all stated duties of the Chair, andChair
and will serve as Chairperson in the absence of that individual.
The Rotating Member of the Executive Committee serves as Chairperson in the absence of the
Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson; this individual represents the Commissioners at large
on the Executive Committee and maintains a full thirdhas an equal vote on the Executive
Committee in all matters.
Committee Chairs are appointed for a term of one (l) year or at the discretion of the Executive
Committee.
STANDING, AD -HOC COMMTITEES COMMITTEES, and LIAISONS
Please note membership on all committees and committee chair positions, other than the
Executive Committee, are open to full participation by any present or past member of the
Commission or member of the Palm Springs community. The Commission shall establish ad-
hoc committees as needed. An ad-hoc committee shall be a temporary group of
Commissioners who are brought together to perform a specific task or solve a problem.
A Commissioner shall be selected annually in July to serve as a liaison between the
Commission and specific community groups, agencies, or governmental bodies as shown
below. A Commissioner Liaison may enlist the assistance of other Commissioners as needed
to fulfill the responsibilities of the liaison position as described below.
1. Executive Committee
Membership: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson & Rotating Member of the Commission-
at-Large
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ResponsibilityResponsibilities: Set agenda for regular and special commission
meetings, coordinate commission activities, provide direction and facilitate
communication with Commission members, provide orientation to the new members,
implement policy, identify the most important projects that need to be accomplished by
the Commission, problem solve appoint committee chairpersons, to establish strategic
priorities for the Commission and promote the goals, objectives and activities of the
Commission to keep the Commission focused and moving in the same direction toward
achieving positive outcomes, by working closely with local media representatives,
produce quarterly Human Rights Commission Newsletter, periodically update HRC
brochurematerials, develop public service announcements (PSAs), help to prepare and
review all commission news releases, coordinate requests for interviews of commission
members, promote policy that all news and press releases be reviewed by the Executive
Committee, develop, train and maintain group of identified commissioners who are
willing to serve on Speakers Bureaus, then and confirm and coordinate their appearance
at civic meetings and functions.
Liaisons:
(1) Mediation Services Liaison
(2) Youth and Student Liaison
(3) LGBTQ+ Community Liaison
(4) Minority Affairs Liaison
(5) Business Community Liaison
(6) Homeless Community Liaison
(7) Law Enforcement Community Liaison
(8) Health and Social Services Liaison
(9) Non-Profit Organizations Liaisons
2. Commission Development/Mediation Services Committee Liaison
ResponsibilityResponsibilities: Periodically review Commission policy /
procedures/by-laws and other pertinent governing regulations, Seeks out and promotes
institute commissioner training/certification (i.e. mediation, cultural diversity, citizens
police academy, etc.) monitor commissioner attendance at meetings and maintain
statistical information for Human Rights commission Action Plan Task Force
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evaluation; develops and maintains a commissioner / mentor program, develops and
maintains new commissioner orientation program, promotes diversity on all city
commissions/boards and in filling city staff vacancies, helps develop and institute
memorandummemoranda-of-understanding (MOU) with various civic groups, agencies
and organizations, plan and produce annual retreat and subsequent report, provides
information and consultation regarding alternative dispute resolution, to hears and
investigates complaints, to maintains documentation of mediations performed, to
maintains statistics on hate crimes, acts of discrimination, status of diversity within city
boards/commissions, maintains referral information to various other community or
governmental agencies as part of mediation service and prepare semi-annual report to
the City Council on Commission goals and objectives.
3. Community Relations Committee/Budget/Personnel Committee
Responsibility: To promote on-going communication and cooperation between the
Commission, community and city departments, especially police and fire, promote
diversity through the hiring practices of all city departments in insuring the city staff
reflects the diversity proportionately of the inhabitants of the city, develop law
enforcement police advisory sub-committee to advise the police chief and his
administrators regarding the practices of police personnel in support of "community
poli“cing strategy", actively rec”ruit candidates for the "citizens on pa“trol" and police
ac”ademy programs, establish an annual budget for the
Commission, secure support staff, develop and periodically review staff job/duties
description and workplace requirements, work to secure funding, both public and
private, to promote the work of the Commission, develop cost estimates for
commissioner training and educational forums,
Note: All committees numbered below 4-9 shall be responsible for producing an annual
educational forum. These educational forums can be conducted in conjunction with
community groups, other Commission Committees/Focus Groups or other City
Commissions/Boards.
4.3. Youth/Education Affairs Committee Youth and Student Liaison
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ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: Recruit Working with the non-voting youth
representative from Palm Springs High School, to serve as liaison to the commission
(non-voting member), develop this Commissioner shall recommend and seek out
educational programs and forums concerning affected focus groupwith a focus on
human rights for youth and student groups, work closely with school district staff
regarding civil/human rights issues on school campus, and develop strong
communications and liaison with Palm Springs High School staff and administrators, as
well as other organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs,
Boo2Bullying.org, the Palm Springs Unified School District, and others.
5.4. Gay & Lesbian/ Women Affairs Committee LGBTQ+ Liaison
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: Liaison with the Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual,
Transgender and women's community of’ Palm Springs, collect data regarding focus
groups and services available to their community interests,
6. African American/Asian Pacific Affairs Committee
Responsibilities: Develop liaison and collect data regarding focus groups, maintain list
of services available to community members, produce educational forums on topics of
interest,
7. Latino/Native American Affairs Committee
Responsibilities: Develop liaison and collect data regarding focus groups, produce
educational forums on topics of interest, maintain data concerning veterans related
issues
8. Seniors/People with Disabilities Veterans Affairs Committee
Responsibilities: Develop liaison and collect data regarding focus groups, maintain list
of services available to community, search issues and services available for seniors and
disabled (i.e. health concerns, housing, retirement, transportation, legal services, etc.),
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9.5. Religious/Business/Homeless/Health/Housing/Employment Affairs
CommitteeHomeless Community Liaison
Responsibilities: Develop liaison with religious community affiliated organizations and
maintain list of services offered community, maintain statistics regarding status of
homeless individuals in our city, maintain communication and representation with local
food kitchen, collection of information and data regarding focus areas, list of resources
available to community members, participate in civic groups focusing on
health/housing/employment issues as Commission representative, work closely with
representatives of the business community around specific issues which pertain to their
groups and issues.
VOTING
A quorum of the Commission is 50% of the mIembership plus one. Once a quorum is
established, a simple majority of the members of the Commission present at the time of voting
is required for any formal action; voting will by a voice vote or the raising of hands.
Consensus as an agreement without formal action can be reached if all are in favor and none
are in dissension.
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Meetings of the Human Rights Commission are guided by Robert's Rules of Or’der.
1. Courtesy and justice to all.
2. Consider one thing at a time.
3. The minority must be heard.
4. The majority shall prevail.
MEDIA POLICY
All news and press releases generated by the Commission must be reviewed by the Executive
Committee. Members of the Executive Committee are the primary spokespersons of the
Commission. Staff The Staff Liaison is responsible for the coordination of communications
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together with representatives of the Media Committee. Any member of the Commission may
elect to respond to the media as an individual,;
however, any issue involving business of the Commission requires communication with an
Executive Committee member prior.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
All commissioners are required to complete a conflict of interestconflict-of-interest
statement and file it with the City Clerk. Conflicts of interest are covered in
Government Code Section 81000. Statements of economic interest (Form 730) must
be filed pursuant to the Code (when entering office, annually and upon leaving
Commission).
ATTENDANCE
A quorum is essential for the conduct of commission business. Commissioners shall contact
the Commission staff member liaison 48 hours prior to the next scheduled regular meeting of
their intent. If a quorum is not present, the meeting may be adjourned by the members who are
there. If no members are present, the meeting may be adjourned by the staff memberliaison.
Unexcused Absences
If a Commission member misses three (3) consecutive meetings or 25% more than half of the
regular meetings in a fiscal year (6 meetings), his/her membership is automatically terminated.
If the absence at the regular meeting is due to the fact that the regular meeting was changed
from the normal second and fourth ThursdaysMonday of each month (except for August when
the Commission shall not meet in regular session), then the absence shall be considered
excused for purposes of this attendance policy.
The same policy shall apply to membership on the Executive Committee, three (3) consecutive
or 25%more than half of the meetings in a fiscal year. The member shall be allowed to
continue on the Commission if they were not absent from the regular meetings.
Excused Absences
a) Advance Notice:
The period of time for advance notice to be given is a minimum of two (2) weeks
prior to the next scheduled regular meeting;
b) Sudden Illness:
No advance notice is required;
c) Unexpected Business/Personal Matters:
A minimum of 48 hours prior notice required
All notices regarding absences shall be reported to the Commission staff member liaison and
approved by the Executive Committee.
Any tardiness or leaving early from a Commission regular/executive meeting of 15 minutes or
greater which causes a lack of a quorum shall be judged as an absence, andabsence and shall
be handled under the absence policy.
Note: Each Commissioner shall be responsible for maintaining a diary of their time spent
performing the business of the Commission which shall be reviewed and recorded prior to each
regular meeting by the Commission Development Committee.
REMOVAL OR RESIGNATION OF COMMISSION MEMBERS
A commissioner wishing to resign from the Commission should submit a letter of resignation
to the Mayor, Chairperson of the Commission, and City Clerk.
Regarding the issue of absenteeism, the Chairperson shall file a certification with the City
Clerk that such absences have occurred in violation of Commission Policy, and his/her office
shall thereupon automatically become vacant, the affected member shall be notified in writing,
and the vacancy shall be filled as any other vacancy.
Removal from the Commission may be recommended by the Chairperson on behalf of the
Commission for any / or all of the violations listed:
1) Failure to meet monthly with assigned committee duties;
2) Failure to give a written report monthly of one's committee a’ssignment to the
Commission;
3) Failure to follow-through with committee responsibilities in a reasonable and
timely fashion as required for the meeting of the goals and objectives of the
Commission;
4) Failure to adhere to the media policy; and
5) Failure to be an active participant in community functions, especially those
assigned by the Chairperson or Executive Committee as the formal representative
of the Commission; .
6) Failure to maintain an Individual commissioner's diary and/o’r to submit the
completed diary to the Chairperson of the Commissioner Development
Committee prior to each regular meeting.
Any of the above violations shall cause the Chairperson of the Commission to certify in
written form to the member that such violation has occurred. After five (5) violations in one
fiscal year the Chairperson of the Commission shall certify with the City Clerk that such
violations of Commission policy has have occurred, and the member ’s office shall
automatically become vacant. The affected member shall be notified in writing, and the
vacancy shall be filled as any other vacancy.
The Mayor has the ability to remove a commissioner from office, should he/she deem such
action appropriate.
VACANCY
Vacancies on the commission shall be filled through current City policy.
FISCAL YEAR
July 1 through June 30.
BUDGET PROCESS
The Commission shall establish an annual budget, developed by the Budget Committee, and
The Executive Committee shall establish a biennial budget, to be approved by a vote of the
Commission at Large at its July meeting. Requests for expenditures and/or reimbursements
from eligible funding sources such as the Community & Economic Development department,
which are less than $100, shall only require the approval of the Chairperson. Any requests for
funds in excess of $100 shall be reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee.
INDEMNIFICATION
Commissioners are indemnified in accordance with City policy.
Revised & Adopted 9/12/96 September 11, 2023
ATTACHMENTS
List of Community Liaison Groups
Bill of Rights
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
City Ordinance No 1426
Conflict of Interest Code
Task Force Report
Civil Rights Acts
American with Disabilities Act
Fair Employment and Housing Act
Hate Crime Definition
Relevant legislation/ court decisions
Handbook of City of Palm Springs Boards and Commissions
City Council Staff Report, May 11, 2023
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SUGGESTED LIST OF COMMUNITY LIAISON GROUPS FOR COMMISSION
LIAISONS
1) Executive Committee
Liaison: Other City commissions/boards, Mayor and City Council, other human rights
civic or governmental organizations and/or agencies, including but not limited to San
Diego Human Rights Commission, Coalition for Human Rights, California Association
of Human Rights Organizations (CAHRO), All community media organizations,
including but not limited to The Desert Sun, Bottomline, Mizell Senior Center
Newsletter, Megascene, Palm Springs TV, KESQ-TV, KNWZ radio, KWXY radio,
KEZN-FM radio, KCMJ radio, KMIRTV, KPSI radio, Press Enterprise, Desert Woman
Newspaper, Desert View, Palm Canyon Times Newspaper, The Business Journal
Newspaper, KDES radio, Desert Daily Guide, LifeStyle Magazine, Coachella Valley
Family News, Power Radio 100.6FM, Palm Springs Life Magazine, African American
Chamber of Commerce, Desert Business Association, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,
Palm Springs Jaycees, etc.
2) Commission Development/Mediation Committee Mediation Services Liaison:
Other governmental and civic agencies responsible for overseeing human/civil
rights issues/complaints/statistics.
, all other City Commissions/Boards to promulgate increased communication and
joint commission projects; all civic groups which has MOU with Commission
Community Action Partnership of Riverside County
3) Community Relations/Budget/Personnel Committee
Liaison: All city departments, especially police and fire, including but not limited to Palm
Springs Police Officers Association, Mounted Police of Palm Springs, affected community
focus groups and existing community organizations impacted by city services, City
Personnel Office.
4) Youth/Education Affairs Committee Youth and Student Liasion:
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All civic groups working with youths, including but not limited to Palm
Springs High School staff/administrators/PTA, Palm Springs Boys & Girls Club, Camp
Fire Desert District group, Coachella Valley Gang Task Force, Childhelp USA, Family
Service of Coachella Valley, Palm Springs High School District Board of Education and
Superintendent, Junior AID of the Desert, Palm Springs Police Athletic League, Palm
Springs Library, Palm Springs Teachers Association, Palm Springs Youth Center, Desert
Highland Gateway Community Center, Gay Associated Youth, Girl Scouts & Boys
Scouts of America, etc.
5) Gay & Lesbian/Women Affairs Committee LGBTQ+ Liaison:
AIDS Assistance Program
DAP Health
Desert Business Association
Greater Palm Springs Pride
Greater Palm Springs Rodeo Corporation
LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert
Log Cabin Republicans of California, Coachella Valley Chapter, Contact: Nick
Meade, Email: ntmeade@outlook.com
The Palm Springs Leather Order of the Desert
PSPD LGBTQ+ Outreach Committee
Transgender Health and Wellness Center
All civic groups working with focus groups, including but not limited to
Desert Business Association, Desert AIDS Project, Gay & Lesbian Alliance of the
Desert, AIDS Assistance Program, Desert Rodeo Association, National Organization
of Women (NOW), Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays(P-FLAG), Palm Springs
Lesbian & Gay Pride, Gay Associated Youth, Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Veterans, Desert
Women's Network, Lo’g Cabin Republicans, Democratic Club of the Coachella Valley,
American Association of University Women, League of Women Voters,
6) African-American/Asian-Pacific Affairs Committee Minority Affairs Liaison(s);
Alianza
Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Action Association
Inland Empire Community Foundation
Palm Springs Black History Committee
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All civic groups working on focus groupimproving quality of life issues for , including
but not limited to Desert Highland Gateway Estates Association, African American
Advisory Committee of Palm Springs High School, National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Coachella Valley District, Negro Academic
Scholarship Fund, African American Chamber of Commerce, Coachella Valley
Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce, United Farm Workers of
America, MAYA Club, California Rural Legal Assistance, Coachella Valley
Immigration Services & Associates, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, Agua
Caliente Tribal Council, Friends of the Indian Canyons, Riverside/San Bernardino
Counties Indian Health Service, Torres Martinez Tribal Office, Cabazon Band of
Mission Indians.
7) Latino/Native-American Affairs Committee
Liaison: All civic groups working on focus group issues, including but not limited to
Coachella Valley Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce, United Farm Workers of
America, MAYA Club, California Rural Legal Assistance, Coachella Valley
Immigration Services & Associates, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, Agua
Caliente Tribal Council, Friends of the Indian Canyons, Riverside/San Bernardino
Counties Indian Health Service, Torres Martinez Tribal Office, Cabazon Band of
Mission Indians,
8) Seniors/People with Disabilities/Veterans Affairs Committee
Liaison: All civic groups addressing focus group issues, including but not limited to Sun
Line Transit, Mizell Senior Citizens Center, Desert Council on Aging, Retired Senior
Volunteer Program, Stroke Activity Center, American Association of Retired
Persons(AARP), United Way of the Desert, American Lung Association, American
Heart Association, Arthritis Foundation, Braille Institute of the Desert Center, Desert
Blind & Handicapped Association, Disabled American Veterans, Guide Dogs of the
Desert,
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9) Religious / Business / Health / Homeless / Housing / Employment Affairs Committee
Business Community Liaison
Desert Business Association
Gay Desert Guide
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce
Riverside County Black Chamber of Commerce
Liaison: All civic groups addressing focus group issues, including but not limited to
Well of the Desert, Bahai World Faith, Unity of Palm Springs, St. Teresa's Catholic
Church, Catholic Charities, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans
Services, Desert area Meals on Wheels, Desert Community Outreach Food Pantry, Food
in Need of Distribution(FIND), HADASSAH, Palm Springs Chapter, Jewish Federation
of Palm Springs, Jewish Community Center /Temple Isaiah, Our Lady of Soledad
Catholic Church, Palms Springs Clergy Association, all civic and government groups
addressing focus group concerns, including but not limited to California Department of
Fair Employment and Housing, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission(EEOC),
Riverside County Housing Authority, Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD), Workers' Compensation
Board, U.S. Department of Labor, Cal/OSHA, California Department of Insurance,
Health Care Service Plan Regulation, California State Department of Social Services,
Labor Market Information Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Civil Rights.
Homeless Community Liaison:
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Desert Care Network
DAP Health
Desert Healthcare District & Foundation
Desert Physicians Medical Group Health
Eisenhower Health
FIND Food Bank
Martha’s Village and Kitchen
Jewish Family Service, Desert SOS Office, 400 So. Farrell Drive, Suite B205,
Palm Springs, CA 92262, (760) 327-4394
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Operation Safehouse
R.I.S.E homeless outreach initiative, Roman Ruiz, Homelessness Services
Coordinator, Phone: 760.323.8175, Email: Roman.Ruiz@palmspringsca.gov
Riverside University Health System
Law Enforcement Community Liaison:
Mounted Police of Palm Springs
PSPD LGBTQ+ Outreach Committee
Palm Springs Police Department
Palm Springs Police Officers' Association
Health and Social Services Liaison(s):
DAP Health
Desert Care Network
Desert Healthcare District & Foundation
Desert Oasis Healthcare (DOHC)
Desert Physicians Medical Group Health
Eisenhower Health
FIND Food Bank
Martha’s Village and Kitchen
Michael’s House
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
Riverside University Health System
Transgender Health and Wellness Center
Non-Profit Organizations Liaison(s);
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September 2023
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Labor Day Villagefest
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
International Literacy
Day (1967)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Human Rights Commission
Regular Meeting
National Day of Service and
Remembrance
One-PS Membership
Meeting, 4:30-6:00,
Police Training
Center
Villagefest
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
1ST Day of Hispanic
Heritage Month
International Day of
Democracy
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Villagefest
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Villagefest
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
– Pavilion &
Leisure Center
8:30 am – 2:00 pm
(DV, OC)
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LEGEND:
OLIVER CLEARY (OC) EDWIN RAMORAN (ER)
GLENN FLOOD (GF) CAROLYN RINKE (CR)
BEVERLY GREER (BG) DONNA SHEPHERD (DS)
MICHAEL MJ HORN (MH) DAVID VIGNOLO (DV)
HUGO LOYOLA (HL)
LEGEND:
Event is Confirmed: GREEN
Event is Tentative: YELLOW
October 2023
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Filipino American
History Month
LGBT History Month
2 3
National Night Out
(PSPD) – Palm
Springs Stadium
4 5 6 7
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Coachella Valley
Filipino Festival, 11:00
am – 5:00 pm, Palm
Springs Cultural
Center
Indigenous Peoples’
Day
Human Rights
Commission Regular
Meeting
One-PS Membership
Meeting, 4:30-6:00,
Police Training
Center
National Coming
Out Day
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Pride on the Page:
The Palm Springs
Opening Night,
featuring “Tales of
the City” author
Amistad Maupin,
Palm Springs Cultural
Center ($$)
Pride on the Page:
The Palm Springs
Public Library
Foundation presents
the Second Annual
Pride on the Page
Book Festival
Celebrating LGBTQ
Authors and Voices.
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
22 23 24 25 26
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
27 28
DAP Health Equity
Walk, Ruth Hardy
Park, 9:00 am,
healthequitywalk.org
29 30 31
Halloween
LEGEND:
OLIVER CLEARY (OC) EDWIN RAMORAN (ER)
GLENN FLOOD (GF) CAROLYN RINKE (CR)
BEVERLY GREER (BG) DONNA SHEPHERD (DS)
MICHAEL MJ HORN (MH) DAVID VIGNOLO (DV)
HUGO LOYOLA (HL)
LEGEND:
Event is Confirmed: GREEN
Event is Tentative: YELLOW
November 2023
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
National Native
American Heritage
Month
National American
Indian & Alaska
Native Heritage
Month
1 2
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11
PS Pride Parade –
37th Anniversary
Parade steps off at
10:00 a.m
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Veterans Day Veterans Day
Parade 3:30 pm
Downtown Palm
Springs
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Human Rights
Commission Regular
Meeting
One-PS Membership
Meeting, 4:30-6:00,
Police Training
Center
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
International Day for
Tolerance
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Transgender Day of
Remembrance
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
26 27 28 29 30
Thanksgiving Day
LEGEND:
OLIVER CLEARY (OC) EDWIN RAMORAN (ER)
GLENN FLOOD (GF) CAROLYN RINKE (CR)
BEVERLY GREER (BG) DONNA SHEPHERD (DS)
MICHAEL MJ HORN (MH) DAVID VIGNOLO (DV)
HUGO LOYOLA (HL)
LEGEND:
Event is Confirmed: GREEN
Event is Tentative: YELLOW
December 2023
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
Universal Human
Rights Month
World AIDS Day Palm Springs Festival
of Lights Parade,
5:45 – 8:00 pm. The
parade is on Palm
Canyon Drive
between Ramon
Road and Tachevah
Road.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
International Day for
People with Disability
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hanukkah (or
Chanukah) First Day
10
International Human
Rights Day (UDHR)
11
Human Rights
Commission Regular
Meeting
12
One-PS Membership
Meeting, 4:30-6:00,
Police Training
Center
13 14
Villagefest
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Christmas Kwanzaa (First Day) Villagefest
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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LEGEND:
OLIVER CLEARY (OC) EDWIN RAMORAN (ER)
GLENN FLOOD (GF) CAROLYN RINKE (CR)
BEVERLY GREER (BG) DONNA SHEPHERD (DS)
MICHAEL MJ HORN (MH) DAVID VIGNOLO (DV)
HUGO LOYOLA (HL)
LEGEND:
Event is Confirmed: GREEN
Event is Tentative: YELLOW