Human Relations Commission

City of Riverside 3900 Main St. Riverside, CA 92522 (951) 826-5551 Human Relations Commission Agenda Thursday, March 16, 2017 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 Selection of 2017 Human Relations Commission Executive Officers Nominees: Chair - Mabon Vice Chair - Rush Parliamentarian - Armstead 2 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 AND ATTENDANCE REVIEW 3 Review of attendance from previous Human Relations Commission of commissioners: Maldonado, Zaragoza, Foreman, J. McNulty, D. McNulty, Rush, Chitwood City of Riverside Page 1 Printed on 3/10/2017 Human Relations Commission Agenda March 16, 2017 4 Minutes of February 16, 2017 Attachments: Minutes PRESENTATIONS 5 Receive presentation from Chief Sergio Diaz on Riverside Police Department Policy on Contacts with Foreign Nationals Attachments: Policy Document DISCUSSION AND ACTION CALENDAR 6 Commission discussion on action related to support of foreign nationals. Attachments: Inclusivity Statement Bylaws OTHER MATTERS 7 This item is designated solely as an opportunity for established HRC Ad Hoc Committees to provide an update to the full Commission and is not intended to introduce new business: a) Scholarship Ad Hoc b) 50th Anniversary/ Heroes Ad Hoc 8 Commissioner updates on meetings, conferences, and committees 9 Staff Update 10 Items for Future Agendas ADJOURNMENT The next Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2017 City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 3/10/2017