HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-08 HRC Regular Meeting Agenda
5:30 PM Regular Meeting
Monday
February, 08 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
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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. QUORUM:
Human Rights Commission Meeting Agenda
Monday, February 8, 2021
Page 2
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 February 4, 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
3. 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.
4. RECOGNITION Black History Month
5. PROGRAM: Ron deHarte, Chair
Welcome – Christy Holstege, Mayor
Performance – Miss Claudette Bradley, piano
Presentation of Community Service Awards –
FIND Food Bank
Young Justice Advocates –
Areli Galez,
Hina Marie Malik, and
Jazlina Morgan
David Powell
Jane Garrison
Lee C. Wilson Jr.
Keisha D Mimms
Performance – Miss Claudette Bradley, piano
6. ACTION ITEM: Support of City Council to uphold Universal Human Rights
Standards
7. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission will adjourn to an adjourned regular meeting Monday,
March 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.