Human Relations Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · June 1, 2017
Minutes
Plaza Conference Room
City of Mountain View 500 Castro Street
Minutes
Human Relations Commission
Commissioners Batton, Bonte, Sharma, Solomon, Vice Chair Boer and Chair Malik
Thursday, June 1, 2017 6:30 PM Plaza Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Malik called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Casey arrived at 6:40 p.m.
Present 4- Vice Chair Kevin Boer, Commissioner Serge Bonte, Commissioner Julie Solomon,
and Chairperson Aila Malik
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
Minutes Approval.
Motion - M/S Boer/Bonte - Minutes for the May 4, 2017 meeting were approved
without modification.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4- Vice Chair Boer, Commissioner Bonte, Commissioner Solomon, and Chairperson
Malik
Absent: 1- Casey
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
Speaking from the floor, expressions of concern, support, and recommendations
were received from:
Ms. Sally Fox
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Fiscal Year 2017-18 Work Plan Final Discussion.
Assistant City Manager Ramberg presented an oral staff report that summarized
the proposed list of projects for the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Work Plan, staff's analysis
and assessment of each work plan item, and recommendations for HRC
consideration for final work plan adoption.
Motion - M/S Casey/Solomon - Move to accept staff's recommendations as
amended to include the following new projects in the Fiscal Year 2017-18 work
plan:
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1. Conduct an assessment of the 2017 Multicultural Festival, focusing on the
pros/cons, successes and challenges, staff time and resource allocation required,
lessons learned, and a proposed budget for consideration of a biannual event
beginning in FY 2018-19.
2. Conduct a needs and assets assessment to learn more about the resources,
services, policies, and programs that are currently available for immigrant
communities that reside in Mountain View.
3. Develop a scope of work that identifies the issues, process, objectives, desired
outcomes and feasibility of developing a recommendation to the City Council to
consider expanding voting rights for non-citizens in school board or municipal
elections.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Vice Chair Boer, Commissioner Bonte, Casey, Commissioner Solomon, and
Chairperson Malik
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Election of Commission Vice Chair.
Chair Malik nominated Commissioner Boer for the position of Vice Chair for the
remainder of 2017.
Motion - M/S - Malik/Casey - Move to nominate Commissioner Boer for Vice Chair.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5- Vice Chair Boer, Commissioner Bonte, Casey, Commissioner Solomon, and
Chairperson Malik
6.2 "Project Manna" Grants Presentation.
Assistant to the City Manager Gilmore presented an oral report on City grants and
processes, and she and Assistant City Manager Ramberg responded to
Commissioners questions.
No action was taken on this item.
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7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Commissioner Solomon announced that she is planning on attending the June 22
Santa Clara County Human Relations Commission reception.
Commissioner Malik announced that the Multicultural Festival is scheduled for
Saturday, June 10. Additional volunteers are needed to assist in event set up
and break down.
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 7:35 p.m. Chair Malik adjourned the meeting to the Human Relations
Commission meeting to be held on September 7, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Plaza
Conference Room, 500 Castro Street.
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Agenda
Plaza Conference Room
500 Castro Street
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Human Relations Commission
Commissioners Boer, Bonte, Casey, Solomon and Chair Malik
Thursday, June 1, 2017 6:30 PM Plaza Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
Minutes for the May 4, 2017 meeting have been delivered to Commissioners and a
copy posted on the City Hall bulletin board. If there are no corrections or additions, a
motion is in order to approve these minutes.
Minutes Approval.
Recommendation: To approve the minutes of May 4, 2017.
Attachments: Minutes 5-4-17.pdf
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission
on any matter not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three minutes. State law
prohibits the Commission from acting on non-agenda items.
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5.1 Fiscal Year 2017-18 Work Plan Final Discussion.
Recommendation: Staff will provide a summary of the proposed work plan items that received majority
Commission support for the next fiscal year. Staff will provide recommendations
regarding project scope and Commission/staff capacity.
The HRC will discuss and finalize work plan items for the next fiscal year to be
submitted for approval to the City Council.
Attachments: Staff Memorandum.pdf
ATT - FY 2017-18 Projects.pdf
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Election of Commission Vice Chair.
Recommendation: The HRC Vice Chair is responsible for supporting the Chair and serving in the Chair
role in the event of an absence. The Chair will accept nominations for the role of Vice
Chair for the remainder of 2017.
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6.2 "Project Manna" Grants Presentation.
Recommendation: Staff will provide an informational presentation on City grants and processes.
Attachments: Staff Memorandum.pdf
7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
No action will be taken on any questions raised by the Commission at this time.
8. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn to the Regular Meeting of the Human Relations Commission on Thursday,
September 7, 2017, in the Plaza Conference Room, 500 Castro Street. Meeting date,
time, and venue are subject to change. Please check online at www.mountainview.gov
as an agenda will be posted the Friday prior to the HRC meeting.
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