HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-12-07 HRC Study Session Agenda
4:00 PM
Monday
December 7, 2020
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
STUDY SESSION
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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Ron deHarte, Chair Denise Chappell, Vice Chair Terrie Andrade
Glenn Flood Edwin Ramoran Donna Shepherd
Student Representatives: Solange Signoret 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."
Human Rights Commission Meeting Agenda
Monday, December 7, 2020
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
6:00 p.m. on Thursday December 35, 2020, 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
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. General Plan Update
7. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission will adjourn to an adjourned regular meeting Monday,
December 14, 2020 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 provided, 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.