Human Relations Commission

City of Riverside 3900 Main St. Riverside, CA 92522 (951) 826-5551 Human Relations Commission Agenda - Final Thursday, May 17, 2018 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 FROM MARCH 15 AND APRIL 19, 2018 2 Minutes of March 15, 2018 and April 19, 2018 Attachments: Minutes Minutes 3 Review of absence of Commissioners J. McNulty and Armstead from Human Relations Commission meeting on March 15, 2018 City of Riverside Page 1 Printed on 5/7/2018 Human Relations Commission Agenda - Final May 17, 2018 PRESENTATIONS 4 Receive presentation from Dr. Farooq, Vice President of Riverside Unified School District Board, on the district's Safe Zone policy. Attachments: Presentation RUSD Resolution - English RUSD Resolution - Spanish Press Release DISCUSSION AND ACTION CALENDAR 5 Commission discussion on Riverside's Sanctuary City status Attachments: Inclusivity Statement Bylaws Minutes 6 Commission discussion on Ad Hoc Outreach Committee recommendations Attachments: 2018 Report to Council 7 Commission discussion on potential facilitated retreat 8 Commission Action on Application for Sponsorship of Tamale Festival OTHER MATTERS 9 Commissioner updates on external meetings, conferences, and committees attended as a representative of the Riverside Human Relations Commission. 10 Staff Update 11 Items for Future Agendas ADJOURNMENT The next Human Relations Commission meeting is scheduled for June 21, 2018 in the Mayor's Ceremonial Room City of Riverside Page 2 Printed on 5/7/2018