Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), 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 meeting at (888) 468-1195 (participant code 105093).
Anyone who participates at the meeting and/or enters the City Council Chamber or Commission meeting room is subject to having their image and/or voice displayed. These recordings will remain publicly accessible in perpetuity.
How to Submit Public Comment:
Audio/oral: 310-288-2288
Email: commentHRC@beverlyhills.org
To watch video live: https://www.beverlyhills.org/live
It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Human Relations Commission Recording Secretary by 8:00 AM on the meeting date. Public comments will also be taken during the meeting when the topic is being reviewed by the Human Relations Commission. Written comments should identify the Agenda Item number or topic in the subject line of the email.
In order to be read at the meeting, written comments will be allowed with a maximum of 350 words, which corresponds to approximately three (3) minutes of speaking time. If a comment is received after the agenda item is heard, it will not be a part of the record
The Commission may act on any item listed on the agenda.
OPEN MEETING
SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONER: Rose Kaiserman
ROLL CALL
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
| 1. |
Consideration of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 16, 2021. |
| 2. |
Resolution of the Human Relations Commission of the City of Beverly Hills Continuing to Authorize Public Meetings to be Held Via Teleconferencing Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) and Making Findings and Determinations Regarding the Same.
Recent legislation was adopted allowing the Human Relations Commission to continue virtual meetings during the COVID-19 declared emergency subject to certain conditions and the proposed resolution implements the necessary requirements.
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
Beverly Hills Police Department
Beverly Hills Unified School District
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PRESENTATIONS
NEW BUSINESS
| 3. |
2022-2023 Human Relations Commission Work Plan |
CONTINUED BUSINESS
| 4. |
FY 2022-23 Community Assistance Grant Fund (CAGF) |
| 5. |
2022 Kindness Week Planning |
| 6. |
Beverly Hills Homeless Initiative |
| 7. |
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awareness Initiative |
| 8. |
Inter-Commission Collaboration: Embrace & Celebrate Culture |
| 9. |
Kindness Recognition
STATUS REPORTS
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| 10. |
Beverly Hills Ambassador Program
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
| a) |
Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting |
| b) |
Review Commission Meeting dates |
| c) |
Other items brief announcements, request for information, and brief reports on activities
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF |
| 12. |
Administrator’s Report |
| 13. |
Overview of Current and Pending Agenda Items |
ADJOURNMENT
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.