Human Relations Commission

City of Riverside 3900 Main St. Riverside, CA 92522 (951) 826-5551 Human Relations Commission Agenda Thursday, October 17, 2013 6:00 PM City Hall- Mayor’s Ceremonial Room MISSION STATEMENT The City of Riverside’s Human Relations Commission advocates for equal opportunity, justice, and access in the City to services and opportunities. The Commission fosters mutual understanding and respect between people, encourages education and outreach and develops and promotes programs which work to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability, who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, should direct such request to the City's ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-5427 or TDD at (951) 826-5439 at least 72 hours before the meeting, if possible. Sign language interpreter is available upon request. SELF INTRODUCTIONS 1 Youth Council Introductions APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM September 19, 2013 2 September 19, 2013 HRC Minutes PRESENTATIONS DISCUSSION AND ACTION CALENDAR PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD - This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Commission on any subject matter that is within the Commission’s jurisdiction. Each member of the public will be given three (3) minutes to speak on any item on the agenda or on any subject matter that is within the Commission’s jurisdiction. You will be asked to state your name and city of residence. City of Riverside Page 1 Printed on 10/14/2013 Human Relations Commission Agenda October 17, 2013 3 Human Relations Commission’s (HRC) consideration an approval for a sixth month leave of absence for commissioner Lorraine Saint due to a family illness. Additionally, install Pamela Brown as the new Chair and Jonathan Armstead as the Vice Chair and Hold election for Parliamentarian seat. Attachments: HRC Report Leave of absence request 10.17.13 4 Bylaw Review and Update Attachments: By-Laws updated 6.2013 5 Riverside Museum Association - Day of Inclusion review of request for sponsorship 6 All of us or None of Us -Letter of endorsement- Draft -Removing Barriers to Gainful Employment and Stable Housing after their Release from Prison 7 Riverside Neighborhood Conference October 19, 2013 8 Ad Hoc Committees Update a) Heroes Event Ad Hoc b) Diversity Scholarship Update c) Foundation Update d) LGBT Task Force Ad Hoc Committee 9 HRC Multicultural Portrait Final Attachments: Human Relations Commission Multi Port Draft New edition OTHER MATTERS 10 Correspondence/ Staff Update 11 Staff Update 1. December Potluck 12 Commissioner Comments 13 Items for future Agendas ADJOURNMENT The next Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2013 City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 10/14/2013