HomeMy WebLinkAboutHRC minutes 121415Orange County Human Relations Commission
Minutes
Monday, December 14, 2015
Orange County Animal Services Building Conference Room
M E M
B E R S P R E S E N T
STAFF
Vanessa Soleil
Monica Richard
James Davis
Robin Criffield
Joyce Preslar
Pamela Reynolds
Andy Cagle
Matthew Hughes
Colin O'Banion
Scott Goldsmith
G U E S T S
Excused Absence: Alan Jefferies, Natalie Turner, Jamie Paulen, Rollin Russell, Susie Enoch, Gerald Ponder, Marc
Xavier and Christine Kelly - Kleese
Unexcused Absence:
L Call To Order
Vice -Chair Monica Richard called the meeting to order at 6:06p.m.
II. Introductions
New member Colin O'Banion was introduced to the members.
III. Minutes Approval
There was no quorum. Therefore the November Minutes were not approved.
IV. County Updates
James Davis provided an update on the status of the plaque to display all Pauli Murray Award
honorees. The Department of Asset Management has confirmed its intent to erect the plaque
prior to the upcoming Pauli Murray Award ceremony.
James informed the members that he will be conducting a fair housing presentation on Friday,
January 29th for the Dept. of Social Services' staff.
A report and update on the assessment of the County's buildings will be made to the BOCC on
Tuesday, December 15'.
The Analysis of Impediments report summary was shared with the members. The report will be
presented to the BOCC at the beginning of the calendar year. James provided a copy of the HRC
Annual Report /Action Plan which will be submitted to the BOCC on December 18th. James
requested all feedback and recommendations to be submitted to him by Noon on December 18th.
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A copy of the 2016 meeting schedule was given to all members in attendance.
Matthew Hughes and Andy Cagle are both running for County Commissioner. James informed
the members that Matt and Andy can continue their membership during their respective
campaigns, but the HRC cannot endorse either candidate. Furthermore, no member of the HRC
may endorse a candidate on behalf of the HRC.
The members discussed the notion of drafting a statement in support of the Muslim community
in the wake of recent anti - Muslim rhetoric. James will consult with the Clerk to the Board.
V. Subcommittee Updates
Executive Committee:
The members were reminded to complete the Doodle Poll for the retreat date.
Building Integrated Communities (BIQ:
No Report.
Diversity Matters:
The members discussed the need for promotional materials for the upcoming Human Relations
Month Forum and the Community Read. James will get hardcopies of the Forum flyers to the
members.
Community Relations:
James provided an update on the number of posters and essays received for the respective
contests. While a few posters were received, there was only one (1) essay submitted.
Collateral Consequences:
Robin Criffield and Vanessa Soleil presented an update and recommendations. The
subcommittee recommended changing its name to "Community Justice." The three main areas
of focus will include: Re -entry (essentially what the original Collateral Consequences
subcommittee set as its focus), Anti -bias policing and community relations, and Youth (i.e.
addressing the school -to -prison pipeline). There was no vote on this name change and foci.
Vanessa will be working closely with the Second Chance Alliance and Robin will be working
with the Anti -bias Policing Coalition.
Robin provided an update on the newly formed chapter of SURJ (Standing Up for Racial
Justice).
VL Other Business /Announcements
None
VII. Adiourn
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
James E. Davis, Jr.,
Civil Rights Specialist
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