Human Rights Commission Special Meeting

CITY OF NORMAN, OK HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING Municipal Building, Executive Conference Room 201 West Gray, Norman, OK 73069 Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM MINUTES The Human Rights Commission of the City of Norman, Cleveland County, State of Oklahoma, met for a Special Meeting in the Executive Conference Room at the Municipal Building, on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 5:30 PM and notice of the agenda of the meeting was posted at the Norman Municipal Building at 201 West Gray, and on the City website at least 48 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting. PRESENT Commission Chair Aisha Ali Commissioner Jackie Farley ABSENT Commission Vice-Chair Michael Ridgeway STAFF PRESENT Grace Holloman, Accessibility Strategist Sarah Encinias, Legal Admin Tech ROLL CALL A quorum was present. Chair Ali called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. MINUTES 1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 28, 2025, REGULAR MEETING Motion was made by Commissioner Farley to approve the Minutes for the April 28, 2025, regular meeting and motion was duly seconded by Chair Ali. A vote was taken with the following results: all approved and none opposed. The Minutes were approved by unanimous vote. ACTION ITEMS 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON PROCLAMATIONS As an update from the last HRC meeting, Ms. Holloman said the proclamation for Juneteenth was approved by the Mayor for June but the proclamation for LGBTQ Pride Month was not. Chair Ali would like to ask Chris Nanny to accept the July proclamation for Disability Pride Month and she would like a proclamation for October recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - Monday, June 30, 2025 Page |1  Ms. Holloman said additional proclamations by the HRC can be considered once she has discussed the topic with Mayor-Elect Holman. 3. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE 2026 INTERFAITH BREAKFAST Chair Ali said she would like to engage more youths. Additionally, she would like to look into the idea of having a video done. A possible keynote speaker was discussed and Ms. Holloman asked Commissioners to keep in mind that some religions cannot attend a Saturday service. Ms. Holloman again stated that she would discuss the breakfast with Mayor-Elect Holman for input. ANNOUCEMENTS Commissioner Farley recently cut the ribbon at the unveiling of improvements to Morgan Park. Ms. Holloman will work on getting the 2025 Human Rights Award issued to the winner. Chair Ali has been attending meetings hosted by the Xenia Institute regarding homelessness and garnered valuable information from them. Chair Ali reminded Commissioners to reapply for the HRC. Also, as Councilmembers look to fill positions on the HRC, they will ideally be wanting a representative from each ward. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING - Monday, June 30, 2025 Page |2