Human Relations Commission

City Hall - Art Pick Council Chamber 3900 Main Street, Riverside View Virtual Meeting at www.RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com

Agenda — 25 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. Face coverings are strongly recommended. For virtual Public Comment, two options are available: VIA TELEPHONE: Call (669) 900-6833 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 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 via the eComment feature at www.riversideca.gov/meeting until two hours before the meeting. Email comments to City_Clerk@riversideca.gov. * * * * * * *
2. 2 Pursuant to the City Council Meeting Rules adopted by Resolution No. 23976, 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 all Boards and Commissions, as well as the public participants are advised that any delay or disruption in the proceedings or a refusal to obey the orders of the City Council, Boards and commissions, or their presiding officer constitutes a violation of these rules. The City of Riverside is committed to fostering a respectful workplace that requires all employees and external stakeholders to embrace a culture of transparency and inclusivity. This includes acceptable behavior from everyone; a workplace that provides dignity, respect, and civility to our employees, customers, and the public they serve. City meetings should be a place where all members of our community feel safe and comfortable to participate. While there could be a high level of emotion associated with topics on this agenda, the City would like to set the expectation that all members of the public use language appropriate to a collaborative, professional, and respectful public environment. The City is resolute in its commitment to eliminate any form of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. The City maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, and retaliation in compliance with new harassment and discrimination laws. * * * * * * *
3. 3 6 P.M.
4. 4 CALL TO ORDER
5. 5 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
6. 6 SECRETARY CALLS ROLL
7. 7 PUBLIC COMMENT
8. 1 To comment on any matters within the jurisdiction of the Human Relations Commission, you are invited to participate in person or call at (669) 900-6833 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. 24-0200 ▶ jump to 10:23
9. 9 CONSENT CALENDAR ▶ jump to 15:33
10. 2 Minutes of October 26, 2023 24-0201
11. 11 DISCUSSION CALENDAR
12. 3 Election of Parliamentarian for a term of one year 24-0219 ▶ jump to 18:31
13. 4 Solicit the Human Relations Commission’s ideas for recognizing groups or causes for which there are no established or recognized commemorative flags. ▶ jump to 22:58
14. 5 Determine whether the absences of Commissioner Lewis from Human Relations Commission meeting on October 26, 2023, should be recorded as excused or unexcused 24-0202 ▶ jump to 47:13
15. 6 Establish a Social Meet and Greet Ad Hoc Committee 24-0170 ▶ jump to 61:18
16. 7 Establish a Community Events Ad Hoc Committee 24-0171
17. 8 Establish By-Laws Ad Hoc Committee 24-0172
18. 18 COMMUNICATIONS
19. 9 HRC Ad Hoc Committee updates 24-0203 ▶ jump to 49:45
20. 10 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. 24-0206 ▶ jump to 75:21
21. 11 Human Relations Commission staff updates 24-0205 ▶ jump to 86:58
22. 12 Human Relations Commissioner updates on external meetings, conferences, and committees attended 24-0204 ▶ jump to 89:44
23. 23 * * * * * * * * * The next Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February, 22, 2024, at 6 p.m.
24. 24 For live Webcast of the Committee Meeting: RiversideCA.gov/Meeting or www.WatchRiverside.com
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