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Home My WebLink About2021-06-14 HRC Regular Minutes Approved 7.12.2021 Human Rights Commission CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA 0 MINUTES Regular Meeting Monday, June 14, 2021 Virtual Zoom Meeting 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair deHarte called the meeting to order at 5:30PM 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Andrade, Flood, Ramoran, Shepherd, Chair deHarte Student Representative Hanner Absent: Vice Chair Chappell (excused), Student Representative Cash (Excused) City Staff Present: City Manager Justin Clifton, Jay Virata, Community and Economic Development Director 3. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS: The mission statement was read out loud by Commissioner Ramoran. 4. QUORUM: YES. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 6. CHAIR COMMENTS: • Chair deHarte thanked everyone who provided public comments over the last 4 months. The Commission sends their thoughts to Vice Chair Chappell and her family who are having their mother’s memorial today. 7. GUEST: CITY MANAGER JUSTIN CLIFTON • City Manager Clifton thanked Commissioners for their service to the Community. Recognizes that the Commission passed a resolution addressing the Bogart statue and there has not been a joint meeting with City Council. On the June 10, 2021 the Closed Session City Council Agen da included discussion with the City Attorney regarding the Frank Bogart statue and possible litigation, which is why this item is moving slowly. City council is committed to discussing the issue with the public and scheduling a meeting, pending direction from the City Attorney. City Manager Clifton responded to Commissioner comments and inquiries. 8. RECOGNITION A. World Refugee Day • Chair deHarte - June 20 is the United Nations World Refugee Day. Honoring refugees around the globe and celebrates the strength and courage of people who’ve been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. B. United Nations Public Service Day Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 14, 2021 Page 2 • Lilly Hanner gave a presentation recognizing June 23 is United Nations Public Service Day. Celebrating the value and virtue of public service to the community, it highlights the contribution of public service in the development process and encourages young people to pursue careers in the public sector. C. Human Rights Commission June Pride Month Proclamation • Chair deHarte presented a draft Human Rights Commission June Pride Month Proclamation out of Executive Committee to bring greater awareness not only to Pride month in June but looking forward to November when Pride month is celebrated in Palm Springs. It was confirmed that the Pride Parade is scheduled and on target to be traditional in-person pride celebration for the community. • MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER SHEPHERD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER RAMORAN TO ACCEPT THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION PROCLAMATION FOR PRIDE MONTH IN JUNE AND NOVEMBER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9. APPROVAL OF MINTUES: FEBRUARY 8, 2021, MARCH 8, 2021, APRIL 12, 2021 AND MAY 5, 2021 • MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER FLOOD, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ANDRADE TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 10. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Committees – Chair deHarte and Vice Chair Chappell Executive Committee (deHarte, Vice Chair) • Chair deHarte reported the Committee met and was able to bring forward the Resolution. Community Relations Committee/Budget/Personnel Committee a. PSPD LGBT Outreach Committee (deHarte) – • Chair deHarte reported that their was one (1) hate incident for the month of May reported. A brief summary of that incident that occurred on May 18 was shared. b. Master Calendar (Ramoran) • Commissioner Ramoran is recruiting people for the upcoming events approved through the Commission. The Commission will be participating in the following events: Transgender Day of Remembrance, The Greater Palm Springs Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Parade, Veterans Day Parade, Black History Month, and Transgender Day of Visibility. • Chair deHarte asked Commissioners to mark their calendars for Pride Parade on November 7, 2021 9AM to 2:30PM, and participate if possible. He would like to have an incredible showing in the Parade. c. Main Street (deHarte) No Report. d. Finance (deHarte, Chappell) No Report. e. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs • Chair deHarte stated the next ONE-PS Picnic will be in 2022. Cultural Affairs Committee – No Report Updates. a. Community Service Awards (deHarte, Flood, Shepherd) b. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association (Andrade, Flood, Shepherd) Seniors/People with Disabilities Veterans Affairs Committee – No Report Updates. a. Veterans issues (Flood) Youth/Education Affairs Committee - No Report Updates. a. Student Representatives (Chappell, Cash) Commission Development/Mediation Committee - No Report Updates. a. Mediation (Andrade) Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 14, 2021 Page 3 b. Retreat (Chappell, deHarte) B. Committee Assignments a. Clean Indoor Air and Health Protection Draft Ordinance with Sustainability Commission Update • Commissioner Ramoran presented the proposed redlined draft ordinance. No further additional input or changes were identified to the document. • MOTION BY: COMMISSIONER RAMORAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER ANDRADE TO ACCEPT THE SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION DRAFT ORDINANCE WITH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SUPPORT AND ENDORSEMENT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. b. Street naming update • Commissioner Ramoran reported that Commissioner Shepherd and he have been having discussions around Street naming and see an opportunity for streamlining the discussions around equity and social justice. C. Homelessness Update • Director Virata reported there is money being made available at the State and Federal level; the City is looking into a more focused vision in terms of delivering services and coordinating services in the City. The County is an important partner and the individual service providers; moving towards regional approach. D. General Plan Vision and Priorities Update • Director Virata stated that in the past they have talked about inclusionary housing and soon City Council will be considering the Housing Element. The General Plan and Inclusionary housing may merge or be discussed separately but those conversations are happening at City Council level, in case they wanted to contribute. • City Manager Clifton commented on the general concept for setting priorities. He mentioned that the City has such a robust system of inputs but needs City Council direction when it comes to adopting new policy. The City Council has identified the need for visioning and prioritization. He explained it as an iterative process meaning first reaching out to the community citizens, stakeholders, commissions and committees that are engaged with the City to obtain input of what they would like to see accomplished. Second, City Council considers the input with the overall picture, balances requests among these competing interests, and provides direction especially to bodies such as Boards and Commissions who are delegated responsibilities as early as this fall. He emphasized the need for each Commission to present their priorities to the City Council. They might also breakdown short term vs long term priorities or ask for priority rankings and then consult with Council. That would allow Council to select their preferences and add their own ideas when setting an annual agenda. He welcomed Commissioner input provided that recommendations are consistent with the general approach. • Chair deHarte asked if a General Plan Vision Update can be provided; recapped the Commissions work on the Vision piece and incorporating a human rights component throughout the document. • Director Virata will have the Planning Department provide the latest /final version of the Vision Update and distribute to the full Commission. • City Manager Clifton reported the General Plan is the highest level, strategic document the City has. It is the vision, values and principles on which their work is based. E. 2021-2022 Chair and Vice Chair Selection Update • Director Virata reminded the Commission the July meeting they will select a new Chair and Vice Chair. F. COMMISSIONER, STAFF AND STUDENT COMMENTS: • Commissioner Ramoran announced the Palm Springs Black History Committee will be celebrating Juneteenth on June 19, 2021 from noon to 6:00pm. The event will have food and music at the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center, 480 W. Tramview Road, Palm Spring 92262. Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 14, 2021 Page 4 •Commissioner Flood announced today is Flag Day ; the Palm Springs American Legion will be having a special occasion event Fourth of July. •Chair deHarte remined people flags out of condition can be dropped off at any American Legion and they will care for them properly and have a proper retirement/disposal ceremony. •Student Representative Hanner commented on being very happy to celebrate pride and see her community properly represented in the City and throughout the Valley. •Chair deHarte extremely proud to see the Commission do a resolution proclaiming Pride Month for June and November. G.Topical Newsworthy Items. None. 11.AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING: •No Agenda items were proposed. Director Virata indicated the Commission can anticipat e being on Zoom until the Fall. 12.ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. 13.ADJOURNMENT: •The Commission adjourned at 6:37PM to an a regular meeting on Monday, July 12, 2021. Respectfully submitted, Annie Rodriguez Housing Program Assistant /s/ Annie Rodriguez