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Home My WebLink About2021-11-08 HRC Regular Minutes Approved 12.20.2021 0 Human Rights Commission CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA MINUTES Regular Meeting Monday, November 8, 2021 Virtual Zoom Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Vignolo called the meeting to order at 5:35p.m. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Andrade, Flood, Loyola, Ramoran, Robles, Vignolo and Student Representative Hanner Absent: Commissioners Clearly, Shepherd, deHarte Staff Present: Jay Virata, Director, Community & Economic Development 3. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS: Commission consensus to proceed with the order of the Agenda without reading the Mission Statement and Goals out loud. 4. QUORUM: YES. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE. 6. CHAIR COMMENTS: NONE. 7. APPROVAL OF MINTUES: OCTOBER 11, 2021 • MOTION BY: Commissioner Andrade, Second by Commissioner Loyola to accept the minutes as presented. • DISCUSSION: None. • MOTION CARRIED. 6 YES - 0 NO 8. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Reports Executive Report Standing Committee (deHarte, Shepherd) a. Retreat – No Report. Community Relations Committee/Budget/Personnel Report a. PSPD LGBT Outreach Liaison (deHarte) No Report. b. Master Calendar Liaison (Ramoran) • Commissioner Ramoran thanked everyone who walked in the Palm Springs Pride Parade and represented the Human Rights Commission. Congratulations were given to Chair deHarte and Greater Palm Springs Pride for organizing an amazing weekend. • Commissioner Ramoran reminded everyone that November is Native American Heritage Month and made a special recognition to the Native American Community everywhere. • Suggested the Master Calendar as an opportunity to identify proclamations and communities that have been under or overlooked. • Veterans Day and Veterans Day Parade are on Thursday, November 11, 2021 we are requesting volunteer participation to walk in the parade and honor all Veterans on behalf of the Human Rights Commission. • The Transgender Day of Remembrance is on Saturday, November 20, 2021. Event details and call for Commissioner commitments will be emailed prior to the 20th. Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 8, 2011 Page 2 • Commissioner Ramoran confirmed that the Master Calendar is the City Event Calendar online. c. Main Street Liaison (deHarte) No Report. d. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs Liaison( Vignolo) • Commissioner Vignolo attended the monthly meeting held on October 12, reported Councilmember Woods announced the City will be holding a Strategic Planning Retreat. • Director Virata stated a Planning Session is planned for November 20th that might be a closed session meeting and the second meeting is planned for November 30th and that may be the public meeting. If Commissioners want to participate in the Strategic Planning Session on November 30th, Director Virata emphasized being careful with distinguishing the message being as an individual or saying they represent the Human Rights Commission because that would be something the entire Commission would have taken a position on. He further clarified the Matrix exercise they completed was for the Strategic Planning Session. Cultural Affairs Report a. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association (Andrade, Flood, Shepherd) • Commissioner Flood attended the monthly community meeting. Residents in the Community were not in favor with the City Council vote of 4 to 1 to locate the Homeless Navigation Center close to their neighborhood. Councilmember Garner (District 1) voted No. The Neighborhood Association Secretary asked if there was anything the Human Rights Commission can do regarding the Council Action. • As a resident of District 1, Commissioner Flood is concerned with the City Council vote. Seniors/People with Disabilities Veterans Affairs Report a. Veterans’ issues (Flood, Vignolo) • Echoed Commissioner Ramoran’s comments regarding the Veterans Day Parade and plans to participate with him. Youth/Education Affairs Standing Committee a. Student Representatives (Hanner, Robles, Shepherd, Vignolo) • Commissioner Vignolo reported the Committee had their first inaugural Standing Committee Meeting at 4:30pm today via Zoom. Commissioners Robles, Vignolo, Director Virata and Student Representative Hanner were present; Committee identified areas to focus on, encouraged Commissioners and public to participate during the public comments sections of future meetings. Commission Development/Mediation Report a. Mediation Liaison (Andrade, Vignolo) • Commissioner Andrade received her Mediation Certification; Commissioners Andrade, Flood and Ramoran were identified as the qualified persons who are now able to serve as Mediators should the need arise to serve in that capacity. B. Ad Hoc Committee Assignments a. Clean Indoor Air and Health Protection Draft Ordinance with Sustainability Commission Update (Ramoran) • Commissioner Ramoran reported Chair deHarte asked the draft Ordinance item be pulled from the Commission’s review. A brief update on the actions Sustainability Commission took last month was shared. It was clarified that no action was needed from the Commission today. Comments and questions ensued among the Commission regarding the update. C. Community Service Awards Application Process • Director Virata introduced the Community Service Awards Nomination Application. Deadline is December 1. Everyone is invited to submit nominations. • Ad Hoc Committee was formed to review the recommendations and present at the December meeting. Commissioners Andrade and Robles volunteered to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee. D. Commissioner, Staff and Student Comments • Commissioner Ramoran reminded everyone to get involved with Palm Springs Redistricting 2021. Echoed Commissioners Flood’s comments regarding the City Council action impacting Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 8, 2011 Page 3 District 1. Would like to see the topic of class disparities brought up into their Agenda. • Commissioner Andrade commented on the funding opportunity available through the Measure J Community Initiated Projects Application. • Director Virata clarified that a Special Meeting is required for the Commission to vote on any Measure J Community Initiated Projects Application submissions they would like to submit to by the application deadline. • MOTION: By Commissioner Andrade, Second by Commissioner Ramoran to establish an Ad Hoc Committee to discuss possible submissions for the Measure J Community Initiated Projects Application and present them for vote at a special meeting. • DISCUSSION: o Commissioner Andrade, Ramoran and Commissioner Vignolo volunteered to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee. • It was agreed the Special Meeting date would be November 29 at 5:30p.m. • MOTION CALLED TO VOTE: MOTION: By Commissioner Andrade, Second by Commissioner Ramoran to establish an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Commissioners Andrade, Ramoran and Vignolo to discuss possible submissions for the Measure J Community Initiated Projects Application and present them for vote at a special meeting. MOTION CARRIES. 6 YES 0 NO. E. Topical Newsworthy Items – • Commissioner Andrade welcomed the City’s new Police Chief Andrew Mills. 9. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING: None. 10. ANNOUNCEMENTS: NONE. 11. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION: By Commissioner Vignolo, Second by Commissioner Robles to adjourn the meeting to a Special Meeting on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 5:30 PM via teleconference. 6 YES 0 No. MOTION CARRIES. Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Annie Rodriguez Housing Program Assistant