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Human Relations Committee

Regular Meeting

Mountain View, CA · February 1, 2018

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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. City of Mountain View Page 1 Human Relations Commission Minutes February 1, 2018 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. City of Mountain View Page 2

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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. City of Mountain View Page 1 Printed on 1/26/2018 Human Relations Commission Agenda February 1, 2018 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. City of Mountain View Page 2 Printed on 1/26/2018 Human Relations Commission Agenda February 1, 2018 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. City of Mountain View Page 3 Printed on 1/26/2018

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