Please be advised that pre-entry metal detector screening requirements are now in place at City Hall. Members of the public are requested to plan visits accordingly.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953, members of the Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission and staff may participate in this meeting in-person or via a teleconference. Members of the public may participate in the meeting by attending in-person or telephonically; and may view the meeting through live webcast or BHTV Channel 10 on Spectrum Cable.
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:
Oral Comment/Listen only: 310-288-2288
Email: commentHRC@beverlyhills.org
Video: https://beverlyhills.org/BevPublic (passcode: 90210)
To watch video live: https://www.beverlyhills.org/live
In-Person: Submit a Speaker Card to the Recording Secretary at the meeting
It is recommended that written public comments be submitted to the Human Relations Commission Recording Secretary by 8:00am 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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE AUDIENCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Consideration of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 21, 2023.
REPORTS FROM PRIORITY AGENCIES
Beverly Hills Police Department
Beverly Hills School District
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PRESENTATIONS
| 2. |
Proposed Water and Wastewater Rates
Shana Epstein, Director of Public Works, will update the Commission on the proposed Water and Wastewater Rates.
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| 3. |
CAGF Partner Presentation: OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
Julia Miele, Executive Director of OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center, will provide an update on the various programs and resources offered.
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NEW BUSINESS
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2024 Human Relations Commission Work Plan
Commissioners are asked to review the 2023 work plan, suggest modifications if so desired, and then adopt the 2024 Commission Work Plan.
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CONTINUED BUSINESS
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2024-25 Community Assistance Grant Funding (CAGF) Staff will provide an overview of this year’s application process and timeline. |
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Kindness Week 2024
The Civility Ad Hoc Committee will provide the Commission with final updates on the planning for Kindness Week 2024 activities, taking place February 11-17th.
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| 7. |
Election Civility Statement
At the December 2023 Commission meeting, a temporary ad hoc committee consisting of Chair Freeman and Vice Chair Margo was created to finalize the proposed language and return to the January meeting with the revised statement ready for Commission review.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM STAFF
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| 8. |
Administrator’s Report |
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE COMMISSION
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Mayor’s Cabinet Meeting |
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Ad Hoc Committees – TBD |
| c) |
Review Commission Meeting dates |
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Good and Welfare. Other items, brief announcements, request for information, and brief reports on activities.
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ADJOURNMENT
