Human Relations Commission

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside Live Webcast at: www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting

Agenda — 37 items

1. 1 MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside is committed to providing high quality municipal services to ensure a safe, inclusive, and livable community. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (951) 826-8688 Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 to speak. VIA ZOOM: Use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265 Select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes. Please follow along via the telephone or Zoom options above to ensure you call in at the appropriate time for your item(s). Public comments regarding items on this agenda or any matters within the jurisdiction of the Commission can be submitted by eComment at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov * * * * *
2. 2 PAGE BREAK
3. 3 Pursuant to the City Council Rules of Procedure and Order of Business Resolution, the Members of all Boards and Commissions and the public are reminded that they must preserve order and decorum throughout the meeting. In that regard, Members of the Boards and Commissions and the public are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the Board or Commission or the presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. The City of Riverside’s Human Relations Commission advocates for equal opportunity, justice, and access in the City to services and opportunities. The Commission fosters mutual understanding and respect between people, encourages education and outreach and develops and promotes programs which work to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-2211 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Agenda related writings or documents provided to the Commission are available for public inspection at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting and in the binder located at the entrance of the meeting room. PLEASE NOTE--The numerical order of items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Commission Members.
4. 4 6 P.M. ▶ jump to 7:15
5. 5 CHAIR CALLS TO ORDER ▶ jump to 7:17
6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
7. 7 SECRETARY CALLS ROLL ▶ jump to 7:53
8. 8 PUBLIC COMMENT
9. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Human Relations Commission, you are invited to participate in person or call at (951) 826-8688 and enter Meeting ID: 926 9699 1265. Press *9 to be placed in the queue to speak. Individuals in the queue will be prompted to unmute by pressing *6 when you are ready to speak. To participate via ZOOM, use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/92696991265, select the "raise hand" function to request to speak. An on-screen message will prompt you to "unmute" and speak. 25-3644 ▶ jump to 8:52
10. 10 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 10:53
11. 2 Minutes of August 28, 2025 25-3645
12. 3 Record Commissioner Martis absence from Human Relations Commission meeting on August 28, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-3646
13. 4 Record Commissioner Raya absence from Human Relations Commission meeting on September 25, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-3648
14. 5 Record Commissioner Farhney absence from Human Relations Commission meeting on September 23, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-3649
15. 6 Record Commissioner Turner absence from Human Relations Commission meeting on September 25, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-3650
16. 7 Record Chair Cavett absence from Human Relations Commission meeting on September 25, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-3651
17. 8 Record Commissioner Martis absence from Human Relations Commission meeting on October 25, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-3652
18. 9 Record Commissioner Goe absence from Human Relations Commission meeting on October 23, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-3653
19. 10 Record Vice Chair Galbraith absence from Human Relations Commission meeting on October 23, 2025, regular meeting as excused 25-3655
20. 20 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
21. 11 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Melendez from Human Relations Commission meeting on September 25, 2025, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 25-3658 ▶ jump to 11:52
22. 12 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Agramon from Human Relations Commission meeting on September 25, 2025, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 25-3659 ▶ jump to 15:08
23. 13 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Raya from Human Relations Commission meeting on October 23, 2025, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 25-3660 ▶ jump to 16:12
24. 14 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Harmoush from Human Relations Commission meeting on October 23, 2025, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 25-3661 ▶ jump to 20:10
25. 15 Determine whether the absence of Commissioner Melendez from Human Relations Commission meeting on October 23, 2025, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 25-3662 ▶ jump to 37:28
26. 16 By-laws Review 25-3663 ▶ jump to 43:19
27. 17 Grant Application Feedback 26-0086 ▶ jump to 69:40
28. 18 Federal Immigration Resolution Update 26-0087 ▶ jump to 82:55
29. 19 Attendance of Events 25-3664 ▶ jump to 95:40
30. 30 COMMUNICATIONS
31. 20 HRC Ad Hoc Committee updates 25-3665 ▶ jump to 106:32
32. 21 Human Relations Commissioner updates on external meetings, conferences, and committees attended 25-3666 ▶ jump to 111:17
33. 22 Items for future Human Relations Commission consideration as requested by members of the Commission. Only items that fall within the powers and duties of the Human Relations Commission as set forth in the City Charter and/or the Riverside Municipal Code will be agendized for future discussion. Future agenda item requests are not guaranteed to be included on the most immediately following agenda, rather, they are to be included at any future date reliant on staff availability and agenda report needs. 25-3667 ▶ jump to 116:07
34. 23 Human Relations Commission staff updates 25-3668 ▶ jump to 137:28
35. 35 * * * * * * * * * The next Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6 p.m.
36. 36 For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting
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