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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.22.23 - Minutes HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Cultivaling Community Through Social Justin MINUTES Tuesday, August 22, 2023 6:00 pm —7:30 pm Virtual Meeting via Zoom https://orangecountync.zoom.us/i/85782134210 MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF Anjail Taylor Melvyn Blackwell, Civil Rights Specialist Nathalie Volkheimer Courtney McLaughlin, Community Engagement&Outreach Coordinator Josh Ravitch Shameka Fairbanks, Chief Equity& Human Rights Officer Ruby Garcia Rachel Collins, Intake Specialist Jenn Sykes Jemm Merritt—Feder Michael Fath Lynn McGee Guest Laing, Associate Director, Orange County Rape Crisis Center Morgan Peirce, Orange County Staff Attorney I. Call to Order I Lynn McGee, Chair A. Attendees of the meeting introduced themselves II. Approval of Minutes/Notes from previous meetings A. Notes from June 20, 23 meeting were provided (Notes instead of minutes due to insufficient attendance for quorum). B. The minutes from April 23 and May 23 will be voted on at the next meeting ACTION Melvyn Blackwell/Courtney McLaughlin Minutes from April, May, and August retreat meeting notes and meeting to be shared for the next meeting for confirmation/review III. Executive Committee Report A. Retreat Session #1 Overview i. Notes from the retreat will be circulated for the next meeting. 1. Newest Policy for the HRC states 12 Commissioners, currently HRC membership is at 8. At least four more commissioners are required. ii. Officer Election Results 1. Co-Chairs were elected at the retreat in August. Dr. Fairbanks advised that the group may only have a single Chair Nomination of Chair— Ms. McGee Mr. Fath nominated Josh Ravitch seconded Resolved Ms. McGee is the Chair 2. Ms. Volkheimer was elected as Secretary at the August retreat. iii. Goals, Charge and Objectives ACTION: Mr. Blackwell to circulate the most up to date version of the HRC policies. iv. County Needs Assessment Request: BOCC 1. Dr. Fairbanks advised that Orange County is formulating their strategic plan and will inform the work of the HRC. IV. County Updates A. Equity & Inclusion Staff Report i. Mr. Blackwell gave an overview of training, conferences and meetings coming up. Encouraged HRC to attend required trainings and to inform him if they have interest in attending other mentioned conferences and/or meetings. Mrs. McLaughlin reminded HRC members of the Corner Stone Community training available, and requested those interested to contact her directly. ACTION: Mr. Blackwell/Mrs. McLaughlin will send info/flyers on all events to all commissioners. ii. Mr. Blackwell informed the HRC that the Community Action Grant Application scoring will begin at the next meeting, and to expect those applications to come through email. iii. All commissioners have now completed HRC orientation. iv. Mr. Blackwell reviewed current open housing and public accommodations cases. Also reviewed closed cases from the last 12 months. Target for closing/resolving cases is 100 days. V. Morgan Pierce reviewed the scope and charge of the advisory boards of Orange County. Some points covered consisted of the following: 1. Discussion of draft documentation management was discussed to ensure appropriate consultation and confidentiality. 2. Encouragement to go through the chain of command for feedback on documents which will go to the BOCC 3. Encouragement to be conscious and deliberate that at a specific event's designation is known. For example, if you are not attending an event as a commissioner, one must have clarity around that, especially at political events. If one is invited to an event as an HRC member, informing the staff of one's attendance in advance is best practice. V. HRC Commissioner Applications-Deferred for next meeting VI. HRC Events and Committee Reports—Deferred for next meeting A. Community Read - Ruby Garcia B. Communications - Nathalie Volkheimer i. Ms. Volkheimer will reach out to commission members individually regarding their feedback on communication initiatives and will report next month. C. Pauli Murray Awards - Michael Fath D. Other Subcommittees- No reports VI I. Other Business VIII. Adjourn and Next Meeting IX. Adjourn X. September 26, 2023 at 6:00 pm NEXT MEETING: September 26, 2023, via Microsoft Teams https://orangecountync.gov/HRCMeeting