Human Relations Commission

City of Riverside 3900 Main St. Riverside, CA 92522 (951) 826-5551 Human Relations Commission Agenda Thursday, February 18, 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1 Minutes of January 21, 2016 Attachments: HRC 01_21_16 Minutes PRESENTATIONS 2 Human Relations commission receives presentation from "Glocally Connected" City of Riverside Page 1 Printed on 2/16/2016 Human Relations Commission Agenda February 18, 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- "Riverside Together: Fellowship not Fear" 4 Education on Islam Ad Hoc Committee Requests funds to support future discussion sessions. 5 Consideration for the Human Relations Commission's sponsorship of the Annual Riverside Tamale Festival. Attachments: Tamale Festival Sponsor Request 6 Consideration for the adoption of guidelines governing reporting practices for sponsored events and agencies 7 Consideration for the creation of Ad Hoc Committees for Community Heroes Event and Diversity Essay Scholarship OTHER MATTERS 8 February Financial Update 9 Staff Update 10 Commissioner updates on meetings, conferences, and committees 11 Items for Future Agendas ADJOURNMENT The next Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2016 City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 2/16/2016