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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAPPROVED HRC 09.11.2023 MINUTESHuman Rights Commission CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA .. C01 IO.. MINUTES September 11, 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: Vignolo, Cleary*, Flood, Ramoran*, Rinke, Horn, Greer, Loyola and Student Representative Hanner *Not present during roll call Absent: Shepherd Staff Present: Jay Virata, Director, Community & Economic Development Commissioner Cleary joined the meeting at 5:32 p.m. 3. MISSION STATEMENT & GOALS: Chair Loyola read the mission statement out loud. 4. PRESENTATIONS: Articles 7, 16, and 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Commissioner Vignolo gave a presentation to the full commission regarding Articles 7, 16, and 25 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that he selected as part of the Commission's assignment led by Vice Chair Shepherd last month. A document was shared regarding his view of what the human rights article means as written and his individual assessment of the state of each human right in Palm Springs. The document is attached herein and is a part of the meeting record. Comments and questions ensued among the Commission. 5. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA MOTION BY: Commissioner Vignolo, second by Commissioner Rinke to accept the agenda Motion Carried Unanimously. YES: 7 NO: 0 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. Commissioner Rinke requested a copy of the Blue Zone presentation given at Council meeting to better understand how it might overlap with the Human Rights Work. She will be meeting with some Councilmembers in the coming weeks; Director Virata to follow up. 7. CHAIR COMMENTS: Chair Loyola gave remarks remembering 9111 on the 22"d anniversary today. Director Virata announced Vice Chair Shepherd is requesting resignation from the Human Rights Commission, the request is being forwarded to the City Council. The Commission must wait until the City Council accepts the resignation before taking any action on her vacancy. Commissioner Ramoran joined the Commission at 6:10 p.m. 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOTION BY Commissioner Flood, Second by Commissioner Greer, to approve the minutes as presented. YES 8; NO.O. Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 11, 2023 Page 2 9. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ACTION: A. Committee and Liaison Reports I. Executive Report Standing Committee (Chair Loyola, Vice Chair Shepherd) No Report. 2. PSPD LGBT Outreach Liaison Report (Loyola) Chair Loyola; Officer Justin Pierce has joined the task force. 3. Master Calendar Liaison Report (Vignolo) Commissioner Vignolo presented the calendar events for the fourth quarter that the Comrnission might want to recognize or participate in, documents are attached. The Commission discussed Commissioner participation, commitment, proclamations, and outreach material for the events selected through November. The Commission will have its first appearance at Village Fest on October 19. 4. Main Street Liaison Report (Loyola) No Report. 5. Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs Liaison Report (Vignolo) No Report. 6. Desert Highland Gateway Estates Community Association Liaison Report (Flood, Shepherd) No Report. 7. Veterans Issues Liaison (Flood, Vignolo) No Report. 8. Youth/Education Affairs Standing Committee (Hanner, Shepherd, Vignolo) No Report. 9. Mediation Liaison (Vignolo) No Report. 10. Equity and Social Justice Committee Liaison Update (Shepherd,) No Report. B. Discuss proposed changes to Rules of Procedures of the Human Rights Commission of the City of Palm Springs, dated 9112196 Chair Loyola thanked Commissioner Vignolo for attempting to shape the Rules of Procedure document with information pertaining to today's goals and roles of the Commission. Commissioners were asked if they felt strongly about providing any feedback on the proposed changes document. The documents are attached. Commissioner Rinke had comments on the Mission Statement. It was agreed that an ad -hoc committee should be created to review the document and prepare a draft to present to the full commission. MOTION By: Commissioner Vignolo, Second by Commissioner Rink, for the Commission to establish an ad -hoc committee for the sole purpose of reviewing and suggesting modifications to the Rules of Procedures of the Human Rights Commission of the City of Palm Springs, dated in 9112/96; Assign Commissioners, Cleary, Rinke, and Vignolo as the ad -hoc members. Motion Carried Unanimously. YES: 7 NO: 0 Director Virata will confirm with the City Attorney the Brown Act requirement regarding Ad Hoc Committees. C. R.I.S.E. Initiative Update (Rinks) Commissioner Rinke shared that she participated in the Resilience, inclusion, and Support for Ending Homelessness (R.I.S.E.) Initiative that meets weekly at Gene Autry wash and commented on her experience and collaboration seen among many non -profits to pull their resources. She met with Chief Andy Mills, Officer Guarino and Homelessness Coordinator Roman Diaz. She congratulated the Palm Springs Police Department for coordinating the initiative. The document presented is attached. Human Rights Commission Regular Meeting Minutes September 11, 2023 Page 3 10. AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT HRC MEETING: • Continuation of proposed changes to Rules of Procedures Document from 1996 • Vice Chair Vacancy (Information will be shared with the Commission at large once more information is gathered on how to coordinate this moving forward) • Continuation of 4Q Calendar Events - Identifying more participation • Rules & Procedures Ad -Hoc Committee Update • Proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples Day • Update on Blue Zones 11. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 12. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Commissioner Horne, Seconded by Commissioner Flood to adjourn at 7:07 p.m #o an adjourned regular meeting on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Jay Vista Director of Community & Economic Development APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: � L.+1 L'-12023.