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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-05-09 HRC Regular Minutes APPROVED 7.22.2022 Human Rights Commission CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 0 MINUTES Regular Meeting Monday, May 9, 2022 Virtual Zoom Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ron deHarte called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Andrade, Cleary, deHarte, Flood, Loyola, Robles, Shepherd, Vignolo and Student Representative Hanner Absent: Commissioners: Ramoran (Excused) Staff Present: Jay Virata, Director, Community & Economic Development 3. QUORUM: YES 4. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS: 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE 6. CHAIR COMMENTS: Chair deHarte noted this is his second-to-last meeting as he is termed out. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 14, 2022 and April 11, 2022 • MOTION BY: Commissioner Loyola, second by Commissioner Flood to approve the minutes of March 14, 2022 and April 11, 2022, as presented. • MOTION CARRIED. YES 8 – NO 0 (Commissioner Ramoran, Absent) 8. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Reports 1. Executive Report Standing Committee (Chair deHarte, Vice Chair Shepherd) - None a. Retreat - None 2. Community Relations /Budget/Personnel Report – None a. PSPD LGBT Outreach Liaison (deHarte) Chair deHarte reported there was a hate crime incident at the Palm Springs Airport and there were no injuries. b. Master Calendar Liaison (Ramoran) c. Main Street Liaison (deHarte) - None d. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs Liaison (Vignolo) Commissioner Vignolo reported attending a membership meeting; noted attending a 1PS retreat and discussed outcomes and stated he expressed interest in working in newly established work groups. 3. Cultural Affairs Report - None 4. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association Liaison (Andrade, Flood, Shepherd) - None Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 9, 2022 Page 2 5. Seniors/People with Disabilities Veterans Affairs Report a. Veterans Issues Liaison (Flood, Vignolo) Commissioner Flood announced Memorial Day is May 20, 2022. 6. Youth/Education Affairs Standing Committee - None a. Student Representatives (Hanner, Robles, Shepherd, Vignolo) - None 7. Commission Development/Mediation Report - None a. Mediation Liaison (Andrade, Vignolo) Commission Flood reported courts are back in session; they are currently working on the calendar, expressed interest in participating in continued training. 8. Equity and Social Justice Committee Update (Ramoran) Commissioner Shepherd discussed planning the next committee meeting time but stated nothing has been set at this point. B. Potential Educational Program Collaboration with Boys and Girls Club Commissioner Robles reported she and Commissioner Vignolo met with Teen Center representatives to discuss potential collaboration and goals for programming; collaboration would be an ongoing commitment; stated programming will be targeted towards Teen Center members; Teens have identified several social justice issues they are passionate about and narrowed them down to the top 3 and commented on the possibility of having several Commissioners volunteer to speak with the teens about the Human Rights Commission and introduce them to public service opportunities. Commissioner Vignolo reported the top three issues include racial injustice, mental health and homelessness and poverty, he suggested that some of the teens participate in future Human Rights Commission meetings. Chair deHarte suggested inviting them to speak about the United National Months of recognition, each month. C. National Bullying Month (October) Symposium Commissioner Vignolo spoke about the possibility of having a sponsor for a symposium to be held in October in acknowledgment of National Bullying Prevention Month; reported contacting various organizations that expressed interest in sponsoring the symposium; suggested panel discussions and lectures; discussed possible venues and recommended the Human Rights Commission lead the effort. Discussion followed regarding the next steps, following up with Voodoo Bullying, the possibility tagging onto other organizations’ planned events, the targeted audience, and partnering with 1PS. Members of the Commission commented in support of Commissioner Vignolo’s suggestion. Discussion followed regarding the budget, possible venues, exploring the availability of the Convention Center, and the possibility of fee waivers. There was consensus to ask Commission Vignolo to return to the HRC with a defined plan for the symposium. D. Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 9, 2022 Page 3 Director of Community & Economic Development Jay Virata provided an overview of the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program; discussed availability of a State grant; described the program and reported City Council is working on an MOU with Queer Works. Chair deHarte stressed this is a test program and the City reviewing whether it qualified for State funding. Commissioner Vignolo noted the City has agreed to provide $200,000 to begin the application and design phase only. Discussion followed regarding deliverables in the application and design process, subsequent steps and the HRC’s role. E. Commissioner, Staff, and Student Comments a. Navigation Center Stakeholder Meeting Director of Community & Economic Development Virata provided an update regarding the stakeholder meeting; referenced an email requesting availability of the HRC and feedback; reported a resident advisory committee will be formed and noted further discussion can occur at an upcoming HRC meeting. F. Topical Newsworthy Items - None 9. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING: • The proposed Bullying Prevention Month symposium • Selection of a new Chair and Vice-Chair. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Director of Community & Economic Development Virata reported City Council will hold a discussion on Boards and Commissions at the end of their upcoming meeting. Chair deHarte suggested informing the Boys and Girls Club about opportunities for student representatives on the Commission. Student Representative Hanner reported she reached out to several students who expressed interest in participating but were concerned because they do not reside in the City. Chair deHarte noted student representatives do not need to reside in the City to qualify but must attend a school in the City. 11. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission adjourned at 6:29 p.m. to it’s next regular meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., via teleconference.