Human Rights Commission Meeting

CITY OF NORMAN, OK HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING Development Center, Conference Room B 225 N. Webster Ave., Norman, OK 73069 Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM MINUTES The Human Rights Commission of the City of Norman, Cleveland County, State of Oklahoma, met in Regular Session in Conference Room B at the Development Center, on the 22nd day of July, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., and notice of the agenda of the meeting were posted at the Norman Municipal Building at 201 West Gray, the Development Center at 225 N. Webster and on the City website at least 24 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting. PRESENT Commission Chair Aisha Ali Commissioner Jackie Farley Commissioner Chris Nanny Commissioner Michael Ridgeway ABSENT (none) STAFF PRESENT Grace Holloman, Interim Culture & Social Responsibility Strategist Jeanne Snider, Assistant City Attorney Sarah Encinias, Legal Admin Tech ROLL CALL A quorum was present. Chair Ali called the meeting to order. MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE MAY 20, 2024, REGULAR MEETING Motion was made by Commissioner Farley to approve the Minutes for the May 20, 2024, regular meeting and the motion was duly seconded by Commission Ridgeway. A vote was taken with the following results: all approved and none opposed. The Minutes were approved by unanimous vote. ACTION ITEMS 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING HRC VACANCIES Chair Ali said she has heard from many people who have expressed interest in joining the Commission. Commissioners Farley and Nanny also said they knew of people who said they were going to apply for membership with the HRC as well. Chair Ali will contact HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING - Monday, July 22, 2024 Page |1  the City Clerk to see how many applications have been received. She will also make a flier to advertise HRC openings to potential applicants. Chair Ali said the application form is not on the City’s HRC webpage and the HRC vacancies are not listed on the “Boards and Commissions” webpage. Chair Ali will email the City Clerk and City Manager regarding these issues. 3. DISCUSSION REGARDING MLK BREAKFAST Chair Ali reached out to 4 potential sites to hold the interfaith breakfast and she discussed these options with commissioners. Potential sponsors could be student groups. She will also reach out to the police department to see if anyone can provide security at the event. The date of the event was discussed with a unanimous approval of Saturday, January 11, 2025, with a back-up date of Saturday, February 8, 2025. ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Holloman said the Human Rights Award is coming up in October and members asked that this topic be included in the next meeting agenda. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION MEETING - Monday, July 22, 2024 Page |2