Human Relations Commission

Members of the public may listen to this meeting telephonically at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093). Public comment can be offered electronically prior to and during the meeting by emailing commentHRC@beverlyhills.org. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) please contact contact (310) 285-2400 or (310) 285-6881 prior to the meeting for assistance.

Decisions of the Human Relations Commission may be appealed to the City Council within fourteen (14) days of the Human Relations Commission action by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk. Appeal forms are available in the City Clerk's office. (Note: Appeal Fee Required.)

CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION MEETING
Telephonic / Video Conference Meeting

AGENDA

Thursday, October 15, 2020
09:00 a.m.

Pursuant to Executive Order N-25-20 members of the Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission and staff may participate in this meeting via a teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing, members of the public can participate by listening to the Commission Meeting at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093) and/or offer comment through email at HumanServices@beverlyhills.org. How to Submit Public Comment: Members of the public may provide written public comment by sending comments to the Human Relations Commission Recording Secretary at HumanServices@beverlyhills.org. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item Number or Topic in the subject line of the email. Comments will be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per individual comment, subject to the Commission’s discretion. Written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time. It is recommended that public written comments be submitted prior to the posted meeting date/time. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Commission. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of the record of the meeting but will not be read into the record.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE

GUIDE FOR PERSONS INTENDING TO SPEAK

This guide has been prepared as an aid so that you will be able to express you opinions briefly and clearly before the Commission and thus increase the effectiveness of your presentation. Remarks are limited to 3 minutes unless extended by the Commission.

1. State your Name and Address.

2. Organization you represent if any.

3. Your Statement should include all pertinent facts within your knowledge. It is important to discuss only those matters relating to the hearing and to tie your discussion of the facts directly to the decision you wish the Commission to reach.

Written Testimony
In order to have written material included in the Commissioner’s mailed Agenda Packet, 10 copies of the material must be delivered to the office no later than 11 calendar days before the date of the Commission Hearing.
Written material (10 copies) that is presented to the Commission after this date and up to 1:00 p.m. the day of the Commission Hearing, will be included in the Commissioners’ Agenda folder, but may not be reviewed by individual Commissioners due to the amount of material that the Commissioners have to review for the Agenda.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

CONSENT CALENDAR

2.	City of Beverly Hills Housing Element Update Staff from the Community Development Department will provide an overview of the House Element Update project.

3.	Library Presentation Karen Buth, Library Administrator/City Librarian will update the Commission on the services and programs being offered by the Library under the current circumstances and future plans.

4.	The Great California ShakeOut

CONTINUED BUSINESS

5.	Beverly Hills Homeless Initiative

6.	Community Assistance Grant Fund (CAGF) Partners Meeting Update

7.	2020 Embrace Civility Award Review

8.	Civility Month Update

9.	Kindness Task Force

10.

Inter-Commission Initiative - Embrace and Celebrate Culture

11.

Beverly Hills Ambassador Program

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION

12.

Chair Report

a)	Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting

b)	Review Commission Meeting dates

c)	Good and Welfare COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF

13.

Administrator’s Report

14.

Overview of Current and Pending Agenda Items