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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPPROVED HRC 06.12.2023 MINUTESHuman Rights Commission CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA o M • c�t�►oaM��• MINUTES Regular Meeting June 12, 2023 Palm Springs City Hall, Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Loyola called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners: Cleary, Loyola, Shepherd, Vignolo, Flood and Student Representative Hanner New Commissioners Present Greer, Ramoran, Rinke and MJ Horne, Absent: Staff Present: Jay Virata, Director, Community & Economic Development 3. WELCOME NEW AND REAPPOINTED COMMISSIONERS Chair Loyola provided welcoming comments to new and reappointed Commissioners. 4. PRESENTATIONS. NONE. S. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA Director Virata stated only the Commissioners who have taken an Oath of Office can participate in voting and making motions at this Commission. Commissioner Vignolo inquired with Director Virata for direction about adding an agenda item for discussion. Director Virata responded that the City Attorney has indicated that due to Brown Act regulations, it is recommended that the Commission consider calling a special meeting to discuss the item Commissioner Vignolo wanted to bring forward as the situation did not meet the criteria allowed under the Brown Act language. MOTION BY: Vice Chair Shepherd, Second by Commissioner Vignolo to accept the agenda as presented. YES 5; NO 0. Abstained 3 (Greer, Rinke, and Horne; unable to vote due to not having taken the Oath of Office during this time) 6. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS: Director Virata announced City Clerk Brenda Pree was present to administer the Oath of Office for the new Commissioners. City Clerk Pree administered the Oath of Office to Beverly Greer, Michael MJ Horne and Carlotta Rinke. Chair Loyola asked the new Commissioners to read the mission statement out loud. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. 8. CHAIR COMMENTS: Chair Loyola commented on the no -meeting notices that have occurred and highlighted the recent community events the commission has actively engaged in such as Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast and Cinco de Mayo Celebration at James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center. 9. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion by Commissioner Vignolo, Second by Vice Chair Shepherd to approve the minutes from March 13, 2023 and April 17, 2023 as presented. Motion. YES 7; NO 0. Abstained 1 (Horne) ; Absent 1 (Flood) Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 12, 2023 Page 2 10. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Committee and Liaison Reports 1. Executive Report Standing Committee (Chair Loyola, Vice Chair Shepherd) Chair Loyola reported the Committee will be recommending a review of the standing committees and descriptions that were adopted in the Rules of Procedure Document from 1996. 2. PSPD LGBT Outreach Liaison Report (Loyola) Chair Loyola gave a highlighted report from the meeting held on April 20, 2023, and the Town Hall event held on June 6; comments and questions followed among the Commission. 3. Master Calendar Liaison Report (Vignolo) Commissioner Vignolo; Juneteenth Event — The Celebration of Culture being held on Saturday, June 17 from 5 pm to 9 pm at Desert Highland Unity Center. The public is invited to attend the free event. 4. Main Street Liaison Report (Loyola) Chair Loyola; this committee meets to discuss economic development matters related to the business industry. 5. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs Liaison Report (Vignolo) Commissioner Vignolo; the next Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (ONE -PS) meeting is June 13, 2023, at the Police Training Center from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. The public is invited to attend. This monthly forum meets to discuss topics that affect the 52 neighborhoods within the city. 6. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association Liaison Report (Flood, Shepherd) Vice Chair Shepherd; the Association meets monthly. The Commission has a presence at their meetings to stay connected with the community and issues as they come up. Vice Chair Shepherd felt Agenda Items 6 and 10 be combined; shared that the Equity and Social Justice Committee has not had any movement. Specified this is an area that needs more work. Comments and questions ensued among the commission about the reports. 7. Veterans Issues Liaison (Flood, Vignolo) No Report. 8. Youth/Education Affairs Standing Committee (Hanner, Shepherd, Vignolo) Student Representative Hanner identified another student who has expressed interest in applying to be a student representative. Commissioner Horne asked about bullying in schools. Commissioner Vignolo encouraged new Commissioners to consider joining a subcommittee; welcomed Commissioner Horne to join the Youth and Education Affairs Committee. 9. Mediation Liaison (Vignolo) Vice Chair Shepherd stated she and Commissioner Flood are both certified mediators and are available should a need arise. Commissioner Ramoran stated he is also a certified mediator. 10. Equity and Social Justice Committee Liaison Update (Shepherd,) Vice Chair Shepherd provided a report during Agenda Item 6. B. Discussion on Rules and Procedures Document Chair Loyola spoke on the Rules and Procedures Document and highlighted the need and importance of reviewing the document. He requested that the Executive Committee commit time to review and implement its guidelines moving forward. After discussion, the Executive Committee decided to postpone the review of the document until the third committee member is assigned next month. Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 12, 2023 Page 3 Director Virata announced that the Human Rights Commission will need to schedule a Special Meeting in July due to a scheduling conflict with a Special City Council meeting being held the same day. C. Discuss potential partnerships with other organizations. Chair Loyola reported that he will continue to advocate and encourage Commissioners to think of other organizations the Commission should engage with and bring that information to the full Commission. Chair Loyola and Student Representative Hanner spoke about the LGBTQ Wall of Honor Landmark Monument Campaign and its Call for Artist opportunities. Chair Loyola accepted a position as a member of the Board of Directors with this organization. Commissioner Rinke expressed the importance of having access to health care and will be looking at potential organizations for partnerships. D. Youth Human Rights Summer Camp at James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center (Vignolo) Commissioner Vignolo spoke about developing a human rights program/activities for youth during the James O. Jessie Desert Highland Unity Center summer camp planned for July 5-7. Commissioner participation was addressed, and commitment was confirmed for Commissioners Cleary, Ramoran, Rinke, and Shepherd. Chair Loyola recommended an ad -hoc committee be created to discuss the logistics and development of the curriculum. Director Virata stated ad -hoc committees are required to have their meetings agenized. Commissioner Vignolo emphasized the need to meet prior to July 1. E. 2"d Annual Bullying Symposium (Vignolo) Commissioner Vignolo reported having discussions with the Boo2Bulling organization for a 2"d Annual Bullying Symposium Event on Saturday, September 30. More information to follow as the program is developed. Encouraged commissioners to save -the -date and plan on volunteering. Boo2Bulling.org was referenced as an informational website about bullying. F. Commissioner, Staff, and Student Comments Commissioner Ramoran; is grateful to serve once again. He spoke of the celebration of 125 years of Philippine Independence events, Lambda celebration at UC Riverside, and the Juneteenth celebration. Highlighted program under development at We Are One United and recognized Fred Jandt, Mediator Instructor for the Community Action Partnership of Riverside County's Mediation Training Program, Commissioner Vignola; commented on having a special meeting to discuss a draft proclamation for the City Council to recognize June as Pride Month in Palm Springs. It was determined that the Commission would be unable to meet before the June 15 deadline for City Council Staff Reports. Commissioner Vignolo will reach out to his Councilmember on his own about expediting the proclamation. 11. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING: 1. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair 2.Admission of new members to the Standing Committees 3.Special Meeting on July 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. 12. ANNOUNCEMENTS: None. Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes June 12, 2023 Page 4 13. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Commissioner Vignolo, Seconded by Commissioner Rinke to adjourn at 7:01 p.m. to an adjourned Special meeting on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. via teleconference. Jay a Director of Community & Economic Development APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: ._ J 12023.