Human Relations Commission

City of Riverside 3900 Main St. Riverside, CA 92522 (951) 826-5551 Human Relations Commission Agenda Thursday, January 21, 2016 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 42 U.S.C. §12132 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 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. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2 Minutes of December 17, 2015 Attachments: Minutes City of Riverside Page 1 Printed on 1/19/2016 Human Relations Commission Agenda January 21, 2016 DISCUSSION AND ACTION CALENDAR 3 Ad Hoc Committees Update a) Foundation Update b) LGBT Task Force Ad Hoc Committee c) 50th Anniversary Planning Committee d) Action Items Regarding Inclusivity Statement e) Community Education on Islam Ad Hoc 4 Discussion on the creation of an "elevator speech" to describe what the Human Relations Commission does. 5 Consideration for the adoption of a new commissioner handbook 6 Discussion on Discrimination Complaint Process Attachments: ComplaintForm HRC Website Image 7 Consideration for the adoption of guidelnes governing reporting practices for sponsored events and agencies 8 Development of 2016 Goals for HRC - Recommend Ad Hoc Committee 9 Executive Committee Member Nomination - Recommend Ad Hoc Committee 10 Development of HRC Brochure - Recommend Ad Hoc Committee OTHER MATTERS 11 January Financial Status Update 12 Commissioner updates on meetings, conferences, and committees 13 Staff Update 14 Items for Future Agendas ADJOURNMENT The next Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for February 18, 2016 City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 1/19/2016