HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPPROVED HRC 02.13.2023 MINUTESHuman Rights Commission
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Monday, February 13, 2023
Palm Springs City Hall, Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Loyola called the meeting to order at 5:30p.m
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Palm Springs Police Honor Guard performed.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present, Commissioners: Cleary, Flood, Loyola, Ramoran, Shepherd, Vignolo, and Student Representative
Hanner
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Jay Virata, Director, Community & Economic Development
3. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: By consensus, the Human Rights Commission agreed to accept the
agenda as presented.
4. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS: Chair Loyola read the mission statement.
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE.
6. CHAIR COMMENTS: NONE.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: NONE.
8. PROGRAM:
Introductions - Chair Loyola acknowledged the special attendance of guests Mayor Grace Garner and
Councilmember Ron deHarte; and introduced, members of the Human Rights Commissioner Board, its
Student Representative, and Staff Liaison.
An overview of the Human Rights Commission's role and community impact was shared along with the
purpose of the Community Service Awards and the accomplishments of the honorees being honored.
Welcome - Mayor Grace Garner provided welcoming comments to guests and thanked all the honorees for
their accomplishments and the valuable contributions they have done for the city.
Presentation of Community Service Awards - The following persons and organizations were identified as
Community Service Awards recipients:
Vice Chair Shepherd introduced and recognized honoree Bettye Cotton.
Student Representative Hanner introduced and recognized honoree Tori St. Johns.
Commissioner Flood introduced and recognized honoree Dan Gore.
Commissioner Vignolo introduced and recognized honoree PFLAG Palm Springs/Desert Communities.
Commissioner Ramoran introduced and recognized honoree Jase Nagaia.
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Commissioner Cleary introduced and recognized honoree Brett Klein.
Chair Loyola introduced and recognized honoree Gary Moline.
Final and closing remarks for the awards ceremony were provided by Chair Loyola.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Commissioner Vignolo, Seconded by Commissioner Food to adjourn the Cornmission
meeting at 6:31 p.m. to an adjourned regular meeting on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
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Jay Vira
Directo of ommunity & Economic Development
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