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MEETING MINUTES
February 10, 2025
Palm Springs City Hall, Large Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Loyola called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners: Loyola, Vignolo, Greer, Horne, Rimas, and Rinke
Absent: Commissioner Cleary
Staff Present: Jeremy Hammond, Deputy City Manager, City Manager's Office
3. PRESENTATION: None.
4. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA.
MOTION BY: Commissioner Rinke, Second by Commissioner Rimas to approve the agenda.
MOTION PASSES. YES 6; NO 0; ABSTAINED 0
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approval of the Regular Minutes of January 13, 2025.
MOTION BY: Commissioner Greer, Second by Commissioner Horne to approve the minutes with revision
presented by Vice -Chair Vignolo.
MOTION PASSES. YES 6; NO 0; ABSTAINED 0
6. WELCOME AND COMMENTS FROM THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CHAIR
Chair Loyola presented introductory comments.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no public comments.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Palm Springs Police Department — Hate Speech vs. Hate Crimes
Police Chief Andy Mills made an oral presentation to the Commission
B. Calendar Planning for 2025
The Commission discussed the development of a calendar for 2025. Chair Loyola and other
Commissioners will contact organizations and speakers for future Commission meetings. A draft
calendar will be updated by the staff liaison and presented at subsequent Commission meetings to
assist with future planning efforts.
C. Commissioner Resignation
Chair Loyola announced the receipt of a letter from Commissioner Cleary immediately resigning from
the Human Rights Commission.
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. One PS Annual Picnic and Expo — March 22, 2025
The Commission discussed their participation at the upcoming One PS Annual Picnic and Expo. Vice -
Chair Vignolo and Commissioners Greer, Horne, and Rinke confirmed their attendance.
B. Update on Municipal Code.
The Commission reviewed and discussed proposed revisions to Chapter 2.45 of the Palm Springs
Municipal Code regarding the Human Rights Commission. The Commission provided additional
recommendations to the staff liaison for additional revisions to be presented to the City Council on
February 27, 2025.
C. Discussion of the Community Service Awards
This item was tabled for discussion at a future meeting.
10. COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS AND REQUESTS:
Vice -Chair Vignolo asked to prioritize the appointment of the vacant Commission seats.
11. ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Loyola made a motion to adjourn to Monday, March 10, 2025, at 7:04 p.m.
MOTION BY: Commissioner Vignolo, Second by Commissioner Rinke.
MOTION PASSES. YES 6; NO 0; ABSTAINED 0
Jeremy Hammon
Deputy City Ma er
APPROVED BY THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: