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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-13 HRC Regular Minutes APPROVED 11.14.2022 Human Rights Commission CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 0 MINUTES Special Meeting Thursday, October 13, 2022 Virtual Zoom Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Loyola called the meeting to order at 5:30_p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: deHarte, Flood, Loyola, Ramoran, Shepherd, Vignolo, and Student Representative Hanner. *Vice Chair Shepherd was not present during roll call. Absent: Commissioners: Cleary (Excused), Andrade (Excused) Staff Present: Jay Virata, Director, Community & Economic Development 3. QUORUM: YES 4. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS: 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: 6. CHAIR COMMENTS:. 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 12, 2022 MOTION BY: Commissioner Flood, second by Commissioner Vignolo to approve the minutes of September 12, 2022, as presented. MOTION CARRIED 5 Yes – 0 No; Absent 3. 8. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. “Pillars” Public Art Project Presentation (Gary Armstrong) Gary Armstrong, Vice Chair, Public Arts Commission, spoke about the “Pillars of Palm Springs” project on Tahquitz Canyon Way. The current sculptures from Desert X are on loan until April 2023. Potential artwork was presented and invited the Commission’s consideration and input. The Public Arts Commission has funding to support the project. The goal is to continue working together and get the Human Rights Commission’s input. Additional art project ideas were shared. Chair Loyola thanked Gary Armstrong and commented on the presentation given. Vice Chair Shepherd joined the meeting. B. Reports 1. Executive Report Standing Committee (Chair Loyola, Vice Chair Shepherd) – No Report. 2. Community Relations /Budget/Personnel Report a. PSPD LGBT Outreach Liaison (Loyola) Chair Loyola stated the Commission received an email from an individual who was reportedly harassed and filed the incident with the police; will bring the item up at the next PSPD LGBT Outreach Meeting. b. Master Calendar Liaison (Vignolo) Human Rights Commission Special Meeting Minutes October 13, 2022 Page 2 Commissioner Vignolo received confirmation to continue as the Master Calendar Liaison; upcoming events were discussed for consideration of participation: Veteran’s Day Parade, November 11, 2022; Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20, 2022; International Day of Tolerance, November 16, 2022; World Aids Day, December 1, 2022 and Human Rights Day, December 10, 2022. The Commission will be participating in the Veteran’s Day Parade. c. Main Street Liaison (Loyola) – No Report. d. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs Liaison (Vignolo) – No Report. 3. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association Liaison (Andrade, Flood, Shepherd) Commissioner Flood attended the Community Association; A Navigation Center update was provided by Director Virata. 4. Seniors/People with Disabilities Veterans Affairs Report - None a. Veterans Issues Liaison (Flood, Vignolo) – Commissioner Flood concurred with the comments on Veteran’s Day reported earlier. 5. Youth/Education Affairs Standing Committee a. Student Representatives (Hanner, Robles, Shepherd, Vignolo) No report. 6. Commission Development/Mediation Report a. Mediation Liaison (Andrade, Vignolo) – No Report. 7. Equity and Social Justice Committee Update (Shepherd, Andrade) Commissioner Ramoran reported the monthly meetings will be the first Wednesday of each month. C. Community Service Awards (Loyola) Director Virata along with Commissioner deHarte provided an overview of the Community Service Awards Application process and timeline. The item will be agendized for the November meeting. D. Promote Mediation Services (Andrade, Ramoran, Flood) Commissioner Flood continues to work with Community Action Partnership as a Certified Mediator at Small Claims Court in Palm Springs; opportunities to become a Certified Mediator are still available. E. Transgender Awareness (Loyola) Chair Loyola spoke about inviting other community organizations for public testimony. He encouraged the Commissioners to invite other community organizations to make presentations. The Commission discussed their role at Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, 2022. The Commission will have a presence at the candlelight vigil as a sign of unity, acknowledging the victims of crimes and hate. Commissioner deHarte stated there are organizations the Commission can invite back to give them the opportunity to share their current community work. F. Planning for Next Year (Loyola) Chair Loyola, stated Commissioner Andrade would like to meet in person to discuss planning. Commissioner Vignolo agreed with Chair Loyola’s report and encouraged the Chair to consider holding a strategic planning meeting in person with the Commission to set objectives and goals for next year. Chair Loyola agreed, the item will continue to be on the Agenda. Human Rights Commission Special Meeting Minutes October 13, 2022 Page 3 G. Commissioner, Staff, and Student Comments Commissioner Vignolo commented on the Human Rights Commission Webpage and the need to be more robust and relevant. Director Virata indicated the website is controlled by the Director of Communications. He welcomed any recommendations and would bring those ideas forward. Commissioner Ramoran thanked Chair Loyola for changing the meeting date in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day; he recognized honoring Hispanic Heritage Month, Filipino American History Month, Larry Itliong Day and the history of labor in the desert. 8. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING: The Commission and Staff Liaison discussed upcoming agenda items for next month: • Strategic Planning • Community Service Awards • Website Changes 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. 10. ADJOURNMENT: The Commission adjourned at 6:34 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m., via teleconference.