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Human Relations Committee

Regular Meeting

Mountain View, CA · September 7, 2017

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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, September 7, 2017 6:30 PM Plaza Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Malik called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Commissioners Batton and Sharma were introduced to the Commission. 2. ROLL CALL Commissioner Boer arrived at 7:07 p.m. Present 6- Commissioner Linda Batton, Vice Chair Kevin Boer, Commissioner Serge Bonte, Commissioner Arti Sharma, Commissioner Julie Solomon, and Chairperson Aila Malik 3. MINUTES APPROVAL 3.1 Minutes Approval. Motion - M/S Bonte/Solomon - To approve the Minutes for the June 1, 2017 meeting. Yes: 5 - Commissioner Batton, Commissioner Bonte, Commissioner Sharma, Commissioner Solomon, and Chairperson Malik Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Boer 4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No oral communications from the public were received. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 5.1 Multicultural Festival Debrief Commissioner Bonte and Chair Malik provided an oral report, debriefing the Commission on the Multicultural Festival held on June 10, 2017. The Commission discussed incorporating learning opportunities, fundraising for charities, a community service component, and local musicians who performed during the Palo Alto Music Festival into a future event. 5.2 LGBTQI Needs and Assests Assessment Update Commissioner Solomon provided an oral report on the status of the subcommittee's work plan progress, including document and literature reviews and key informant interviews. City of Mountain View Page 1 Human Relations Commission Minutes September 7, 2017 A next step is to explore an opportunity to partner with Santa Clara County's Office of LGBTQI Affairs to hold a listening session in Mountain View. 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Community Roundtable (CRT) Topic Discussion The Commission discussed topics to consider for an upcoming CRT event, possibly in November 2017 and April 2018: -LGBTQI (e.g., listening session with the County, focus on inclusivity and being a more LGTBQI friendly community, homelessness/unhoused LGBTQI community members) -Recent events of civil unrest and/or terror attacks (e.g., Charlottesville, Barcelona) -Understanding the limits of free speech -Implicit/Unconscious bias -Human Trafficking and its implications -DACA/Immigrant Rights protection -Engaging in respectful dialogue/civil discourse workshop 6.2 Subcommittee Appointments The Commission made the following subcommittee appointments: -CRT: Vice Chair Boer and Commissioner Batton -LGBTQI: Commissioners Solomon and Sharma -Multicultural Festival: Chair Malik and Commissioner Bonte 7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.1 Staff Announcements, Updates, and Requests Assistant to the City Manager Gilmore made the following announcements: -The City Council will receive an update and discuss Freedom Cities and Immigration Violation Enforcement Policies at the September 12, 2017, City Council Meeting. -The City Council will discuss and provide direction to staff on a Sanctuary City and Anti-Registry Policy in October 2017. -The Advisory Body Celebration of Service event is September 27, 2017, at Michaels at Shoreline. Commissioner Bonte attended the Council Neighborhood Committee meeting on June 15, 2017. Grant funding is available for neighborhood associations. Commissioner Solomon attended the Santa Clara County Human Relations Commission meeting on June 27, 2017. The County HRC is planning Human Rights Day activities for December 10, 2017, and a forum on Adult Incarceration, TBD. Commissioner Solomon announced that the Mountain View Central Neighborhood meeting is September 28. 8. ADJOURNMENT City of Mountain View Page 2 Human Relations Commission Minutes September 7, 2017 At 8:17 p.m., Chair Malik adjourned the meeting to the Human Relations Commission meeting to be held on October 5, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the Plaza Conference Room, 500 Castro Street. City of Mountain View Page 3

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Plaza Conference Room 500 Castro Street City of Mountain View Agenda Human Relations Commission Commissioners Batton, Bonte, Casey, Sharma, Solomon, Vice Chair Boer and Chair Malik Thursday, September 7, 2017 6:30 PM Plaza Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. MINUTES APPROVAL Minutes for the June 1, 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. 3.1 Minutes Approval. Recommendation: To approve the minutes of June 1, 2017. Attachments: Minutes 6-1-17 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 Multicultural Festival Debrief Recommendation: The Commission will debrief the Multicultural Festival event that was held on June 10, 2017. The Subcommittee will present an oral report. Action may be taken on this item. 5.2 LGBTQI Needs and Assests Assessment Update Recommendation: The Subcommittee will present an oral update. Action may be taken on this item. City of Mountain View Page 1 Printed on 9/1/2017 Human Relations Commission Agenda September 7, 2017 6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 Community Roundtable (CRT) Topic Discussion Recommendation: The Commission will discuss topics and potential dates for FY 2017-18 CRT events. 6.2 Subcommittee Appointments 7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 7.1 Staff Announcements, Updates, and Requests Recommendation: Staff will provide the Commission with announcements, updates, and requests, including:. 1. Freedom City Policy - City Council Agenda - September 12, 2017 2. Sancturary City/Anti-Registry Policy - City Council Agenda - October, 2017 3. Celebration of Service - September 25, 2017, 5:30 p.m. 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, October 5, 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. City of Mountain View Page 2 Printed on 9/1/2017 Human Relations Commission Agenda September 7, 2017 AGENDAS FOR BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES - The specific location of each meeting is noted on the notice and agenda for each meeting which is posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Special meetings may be called as necessary by the Commission Chair and noticed at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. - Questions and comments regarding the agenda may be directed to the Planning Secretary at (650) 903-6306 or community.dev@mountainview.gov. - Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports at the Community Development offices, 500 Castro Street, First Floor; the Friday afternoon before each meeting at 4:30 p.m. or soon thereafter; or online at http://laserfiche.mountainview.gov/Weblink; and they are available during each Commission meeting. SPECIAL NOTICE—Reference: Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 - Anyone who is planning to attend a meeting who is visually or hearing-impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the Community Development Department at (650) 903-6306 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. Upon request, in advance, by a person with a disability, agendas and writings distributed during the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Also upon request, in advance, an assistive listening device can be made available for use during the meeting. - The Board, Commission, or Committee may take action on any matter noticed herein in any manner deemed appropriate by the Board, Commission, or Committee. Their consideration of the matters noticed herein is not limited by the recommendations indicated herein. SPECIAL NOTICE—Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Environmental Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, located at 500 Castro Street, during normal business hours and at the meeting location noted on the agenda during the meeting. ADDRESSING THE BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE - Interested persons are entitled to speak on any item on the agenda and should make their interest known to the Chair. - Anyone wishing to address the Board, Commission, or Committee on a nonagenda item may do so during the "Oral Communications" part of the agenda. Speakers are allowed to speak one time on any number of topics for up to three minutes. City of Mountain View Page 3 Printed on 9/1/2017

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