Commission on the Status of Women

AGENDA COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN COUNCIL CHAMBERS 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor Glendale, CA 91206 Meetings are broadcast live on Glendale TV, viewable on Spectrum Cable, channel 6, and AT&T U- verse, channel 99. Meetings are also streamed live in high definition (HD) on the City webpage, glendaleca.gov/live, on YouTube.com/myglendale, and on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, iOS and Android devices using a free app called Cablecast and choosing "Glendale TV" from the menu. Meetings are also archived on the City Website for viewing anytime at glendaleca.gov/agendas. Call (818) 548-4013 for program schedules. For public comments and questions during the meeting, call (818) 937-8100. Public comments on a specific agenda item will be taken when that agenda item is discussed. If you have any question about matters on the agenda, or requests for assistance, please contact the City Clerk at (818) 548-2090 during regular business hours. PLEASE TURN OFF CELLULAR PHONES WHILE INSIDE THE MEETING LOCATION In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, auxiliary hearing aids, sign language translation, and Braille transcripts are available upon request. Assisted listening devices are available same-day upon request. The City Clerk’ office should be notified 72 hours (three business days) or as soon as practicable for requests regarding sign language translation and Braille transcription services. All documents related to open session items on this agenda that are received less than 72 hours prior to this meeting, and are public records, will be available for review in the Office of the City Clerk, 613 E. Broadway, RM 110, Glendale, CA 91206. Translation services are provided for meetings through the use of bilingual staff for speakers who wish to utilize the service as available. Speakers should state their request by contacting the City Clerk’s office at (818) 548-2090, at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or as soon as practicable. Please specify the language for which you require translation. The exclusive use of City provided interpreters is not required and persons are welcome to use their own interpreter or speak in their native language. FEBRUARY 12, 2024 AT 4:00 PM 1. ROLL CALL 2. REGULAR BUSINESS AGENDA a. Report Regarding the Posting of Agenda: The Agenda for the February 12, 2024 Regular Meeting of the Commission on the Status of Women was Posted on February 8, 2024, on the Bulletin Board Outside City Hall. 3. INTRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS  a. Presentation: Women’s History Month Events at ace/121 Gallery by Nina Crowe, Chief Executive Officer, Glendale Arts 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Discussion is limited to items NOT a part of this agenda. Each speaker is allowed 5 minutes. The Commission may question or respond to the speaker but there will be no debate or discussion. Staff may refer the matter to the proper department for investigation and report. 5. CONSENT ITEMS The following are routine and may be acted upon by one motion. Any member of the Commission or the audience requesting separate consideration may do so by making such request before motion is proposed. a. Approval of the minutes of the regular Commission Meetings held on August 14, 2023 and November 13, 2023, and the Special Commission meeting held on September 11, 2023. 6. ACTION ITEMS a. Consideration of Recommendation to City Council to Sign the California Equal Pay Pledge 1. Motion Making a Recommendation to City Council to Sign the California Equal Pay Pledge b. Request for Proclamations from City Council 1. Motion Requesting a Proclamation from Glendale City Council Designating March 2024 as Women’s History Month, and March 8, 2024 as International Women’s Day 2. Motion Requesting a Proclamation from Glendale City Council Designating April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and April 24, 2024 as Denim Day c. Consideration of Appointment of an Ad Hoc Committee on Development of a Human Trafficking Notice for the City of Glendale 1. Motion to Appoint an Ad Hoc Committee to Research the Development of a Human Trafficking Notice for the City of Glendale 7. HEARING 8. REPORTS-INFORMATION ONLY a. Update on "Glendale Women Today" Event b. Legislative Update 9. COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN/STAFF COMMENTS 10. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular Meeting will be held on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM Council Chambers, 613 E. Broadway, 2nd Floor, Glendale, CA 91206 (unless otherwise noted)