HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-11 HRC Regular Meeting Agenda
5:30 PM Regular Meeting
Monday
January 11, 2021
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
www.palmspringsca.gov
AGENDA
Pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting will be conducted by teleconference and
there will be no in-person public access to the meeting location.
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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.
Ron deHarte, Chair Denise Chappell, Vice Chair Terrie Andrade
Glenn Flood Edwin Ramoran Donna Shepherd
Student Representatives: Ella Cash
Staff Liaison
Jay Virata, Director
Community & Economic Development
City of Palm Springs 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.
Please silence electronic devices.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. MISSION STATEMENT: "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."
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Monday, January 11, 2021
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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.
3. QUORUM:
4. 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.
5. COMMISSIONER, STAFF AND STUDENT COMMENTS:
6. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION:
A. Committees – Chair deHarte and Vice Chair Chappell
Community Relations Committee/Budget/Personnel Committee
a. PSPD LGBT Outreach Committee (deHarte)
b. Master Calendar (Ramoran)
c. Main Street (deHarte)
d. Finance
e. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs
Cultural Affairs Committee
a. Community Service Awards (deHarte, Chappell)
i. Community Service Awards – Monday, February 8, 2021, 5:30p.m.,
Virtual/Teleconference
b. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association (Andrade, Flood, Shepherd)
Seniors/People with Disabilities Veterans Affairs Committee
a. Veterans issues (Flood)
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AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Jay Virata, Director, Community & Economic Development, City of Palm Springs, California, certify this Agenda was posted on or before 4:00
p.m. on Thursday January 7, 2021, as required by established policies and procedures. Pursuant to the Government Code Section 54957.5,
the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the public meeting of the Human Rights Commission is the office of the
City Clerk, City Hall, at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.
/s/ Jay Virata
Jay Virata, Director
Community & Economic Development
Youth/Education Affairs Committee
a. Student Representatives (Chappell, Cash)
Executive Committee (deHarte, Vice Chair)
a. International Day of Education – January 24
Commission Development/Mediation Committee
a. Mediation (Andrade)
b. Retreat (Chappell, deHarte)
B. International Migrants Day Proclamation
C. Topical Newsworthy Items
7. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING:
8. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
9. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission will adjourn to an adjourned regular meeting Monday,
February 8, 2021 5:30 p.m. via teleconference.
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 provi ded, the City will
attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Department of Community & Economic Development, (760) 323-
8321, TDD (760) 864-9527, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is
feasible.
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5 the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with the meeting is the Office of the City
Clerk, City Hall, 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California.