Human Relations Committee
Regular MeetingMountain View, CA · February 1, 2018
Minutes
Plaza Conference Room
City of Mountain View 500 Castro Street
Minutes
Human Relations Commission
Commissioners Batton, Bonte, Isger, Malik, Sharma, Vice Chair Solomon, and Chair Boer
Thursday, February 1, 2018 6:30 PM Plaza Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Boer called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 6- Commissioner Linda Batton, Commissioner Serge Bonte, Commissioner Nicole
Isger, Commissioner Arti Sharma, Vice Chair Julie Solomon, and Chairperson Kevin
Boer
Absent 1- Commissioner Aila Malik
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Minutes approval for December 7, 2017.
Motion - M/S - Batton/Bonte - Minutes for the December 7, 2017 meeting were
approved without any modification.
Yes: 6- Commissioner Batton, Commissioner Bonte, Commissioner Isger, Commissioner
Sharma, Vice Chair Solomon, and Chairperson Boer
Absent: 1- Commissioner Malik
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 LGBTQ Listening Session Debrief.
Vice Chair Solomon and Commissioner Sharma provided an oral update on the LGBTQ
Listening session held on January 27, 2018.
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5.2 Civility Roundtable Event Update.
Chair Boer, Commissioner Batton, and Assistant to the City Manager Gilmore provided
an oral update on the planning status for the CRT on March 7, 2018.
5.3 Midyear Work Plan Review.
Assistant to the City Manager Gilmore led the Commission in a review of the status of
the FY 2017-18 work plan, the meeting tentative agenda, and a discussion of the
remaining HRC activities for the rest of the fiscal year.
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 CDBG Capital Project Funding for FY 2018-19.
NOTE: Item 6.1 was taken out of agenda order.
Housing and Neighborhood Services Manager Wayne Chen and Associate Planner
Yesenia Jimenez gave the presentation.
6.2 Immigrant resources needs and assets assessment.
Commissioners Batton, Bonte, and Isger volunteered to serve on an Immigrant resources
needs and assets subcommittee and to develop recommendations for a project scope
and work plan for the Commission's consideration.
7. COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Chair Boer met with former Commissioner Jamil Sheik.
Vice Chair Solomon announced that the Spanish Language Civic Leadership Academy
would take place March 23 - May 23, 2018.
Vice Chair Solomon inquired about the status of the change of eligibility requirements for
residents who are not registered electors to serve on Advisory Bodies or Committees.
Vice Chair Solomon inquired about an increase in panhandling in downtown Mountain
View.
Assistant to the City Manager Gilmore distributed information on the State of the County
event on February 6, and a district open house event for Assemblymember Marc Berman
on February 22.
8. ADJOURNMENT
At 8:49 p.m., Chair Boer ajourned the meeting to the Human Relations Commission
meeting to be held on March 1, 2018 in the Council Chambers, 500 Castro Street.
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Agenda
Plaza Conference Room
500 Castro Street
City of Mountain View
Agenda
Human Relations Commission
Commissioners Batton, Bonte, Isger, Malik, Sharma, Vice Chair Solomon, and Chair Boer
Thursday, February 1, 2018 6:30 PM Plaza Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MINUTES APPROVAL
3.1 Minutes approval for December 7, 2017.
Recommendation: Minutes for the December 7, 2017, meeting have been delivered to the Commissioners
and a copy posted to the City Hall bulletin board. If there are no corrections or additions,
a motion is in order to approve these minutes.
Attachments: 12-7-17 HRC Minutes.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 LGBTQ Listening Session Debrief.
Recommendation: The Commission will discuss the LGBTQ Listening Session event that was held on
January 27, 2018.
The LGBTQI Subcommittee will present an oral report.
Action may be taken on this item.
5.2 Civility Roundtable Event Update.
Recommendation: The CRT Subcommittee will provide an oral update on the status of the next CRT.
Action may be taken on this item.
5.3 Midyear Work Plan Review.
Recommendation: Review the work plan for FY 2017-18, meeting tentative agenda calendar, and discuss
HRC activities for the rest of the fiscal year.
Action may be taken on this item.
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Attachments: HRC Workplan FY 2017-18.pdf
HRC 2017-2018 Planning Calendar.pdf
6. NEW BUSINESS
6.1 CDBG Capital Project Funding for FY 2018-19.
Recommendation: The Commission will receive an informational update about the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Program and the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 funding cycle and public hearing schedule.
No action will be taken on this item.
6.2 Immigrant resources needs and assets assessment.
Recommendation: The Commission will explore the topic of a needs and assets assessment to learn about
the resources, services, policies, and programs available for immigrant communities that
reside in Mountain View. A subcommittee will be formed to work on a report back to the
Commission.
Action may be taken on this item.
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 March 1, 2018, in City Hall, 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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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 City Manager's Office at (650) 903-6301 or
city.mgr@mountainview.gov.
- Interested persons may review the agenda and staff reports at the Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin Street, beginning
the Friday evening before each meeting and at the City Manager's and City Clerk's Offices, 500 Castro Street, Third Floor,
beginning the Monday morning before each meeting. Staff reports are also available during each 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 City Managers's Office at (650) 903-6301 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 Human Relations Commission regarding any
item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Manager's Office, 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.
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