HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-17 HRC Special Meeting Agenda
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-
person public access to the meeting location. To join the meeting via teleconference, please use the
following link:
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or call (669) 900-6833 Zoom Meeting ID 891 4429 1995, Passcode 648818
● Written public comment may also be submitted to cityclerk@palmspringsca.gov. Transmittal
prior to the meeting is required. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will
be distributed to the Board/Commission as soon as practicable and retained for the official
record.
● The meeting will be recorded and the audio file will be available from the Office of the City
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: David Vignolo, Oliver Cleary, Glenn Flood,
Vice Chair Donna Shepherd, Chair Hugo Loyola
Student Representative Lilly Hanner
3. PRESENTATIONS. “Portrait Gallery” Installation, LGBTQ+ Wall of Honor, and
Pillars Public Art Projects (Public Arts Commission Vice Chair
Gary Armstrong)
4. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
5. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS:
Monday
April 17, 2023
5:30 p.m.
Palm Springs City Hall
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Council Chambers
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"The Mission of the Palm Springs Human Rights Commission is to promote and protect the
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.
6. 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.
7. CHAIR COMMENTS:
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
9. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
A. Committee and Liaison Reports
1. Executive Report Standing Committee (Chair Loyola, Vice Chair Shepherd)
2. PSPD LGBT Outreach Liaison Report (Loyola)
3. Master Calendar Liaison Report (Vignolo)
4. Main Street Liaison Report (Loyola)
5. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs Liaison Report (Vignolo)
6. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association Liaison Report (Flood, Shepherd)
7. Veterans Issues Liaison (Flood, Vignolo)
8. Youth/Education Affairs Standing Committee (Hanner, Shepherd, Vignolo)
9. Mediation Liaison (Vignolo)
10. Equity and Social Justice Committee Liaison Update (Shepherd,)
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B. Discus potential partnerships with other organizations.
C. Planning Topics and Activities for Next Year Update (Loyola)
D. Commissioner, Staff, and Student Comments
10. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING:
11. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
12. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission will adjourn to an adjourned regular meeting Monday,
May 8, 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 6:00 p.m., April 13, 2023, and posted on the City’s website as required by
established policies and procedures.
/S/ Jay Virata
Jay Virata
Community & Economic Development