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Commission on Human Rights

Commission on Human Rights Meeting

Date: September 27, 2018

Time: 5:30 - 11:59 p.m.

Registration Required: No

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Agenda

First District: Howard Sapper (Officer-At-Large), Dmitra Smith (Vice Chair)
Second District: J. Kevin Jones (Chair), Faith Ross
Third District: Alana Bjorkquist, Akash Kalia
Fourth District: Carmen Cervantes
Fifth District: Marti Estrin, Christopher Kerosky, Ramon Meraz

  1. Call to Order – Mission Statement – Welcome – Jones
  2. Approval of the September 27, 2018 – Jones
    • Due to Brown Act requirements, only changing the order of, or deletion of items may be allowed. New items may not be added.
  3. Approval of the August 28, 2018 Draft Minutes – Jones
  4. Openings & Appointments – Jones
    • Openings in First, Second, Third and Fourth (2)
  5. Public Comment on Non-Agendized Items – Jones – 15 Minutes
    • Members of the public are invited to comment on items not on the agenda. Due to Brown Act restrictions, Commissioners will be able to ask clarifying questions but will not be able to take specific action until a future date, if and when the topic is added to a regular agenda.
  6. Regular Calendar – Jones – 6:00 PM
    1. Commission on Human Rights Introduction/Meeting Structure
    2. Welcome and Introduction: Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, Fifth District (5 minutes)
    3. Introduction and Comments: Sheriff’s Office (10 minutes)
      A representative of the Sheriff’s Office is expected to be in attendance; a representative of the District Attorney’s Office
    4. Introduction and Comments: IOLERO Director Jerry Threet and Community Advisory Council representatives (10 minutes)
    5. Community Conversation (60 minutes)
      In recent months, the Commission on Human Rights have heard comments from the public related to concerns on LGBTQI hate actions (focused largely around one specific individual) and homeless in and around Guerneville. Community concerns are of interest to Commission, IOLERO, law enforcement, and, of course, to Supervisor Hopkins. This joint meeting is an opportunity for local community members to provide comment and ask questions.
  7. Ad Hoc, Liaison, Project Updates – All – When Applicable – 15 Minutes
    1. Ad Hoc Committees
      • Immigrants' Rights – Cervantes, Estrin, Kerosky, Meraz
      • LGBTQI – Jones, Meraz
      • Outreach – Estrin, Kalia, Ross, Sapper
      • People with Disabilities – Sapper
    2. Liaisons and Projects
      • Homelessness liaisons – Bjorkquist, Kalia
      • Independent Office of Law Enforcement & Outreach liaisons – Cervantes, Meraz
      • Junior Commissioner Project – Smith
      • Legislative Affairs liaison – OPEN
      • Sonoma County Racial Justice liaison – Smith
  8. Commissioner Announcements/Communications with Supervisors/Tabling Opportunities – All – 5 Minutes
  9. Additional Agenda Items for Next Commission Meeting – Jones
  10. Adjournment
    Meeting adjourned.

Agendas and Materials

Agendas and Materials: Agendas and most supporting materials are available on the Commission’s website.

Due to legal, copyright, privacy or policy considerations, not all materials are posted online. Materials that are not posted are available for public inspection between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 575 Administration Drive, Suite 116B, Santa Rosa, CA.

Disabled Accommodation

If you have a disability which requires an accommodation, an alternative format, or requires another person to assist you while attending this meeting please contact:

Commission Office, (707) 565-2693 or email: socochr@sonoma-county.org

Please contact us as soon as possible to ensure arrangements for accommodation.

Commitment to Civil Engagement

All are encouraged to engage in respectful dialog that supports freedom of speech and values diversity of opinion. Commissioners, Staff, and the public are encouraged to:

  • Create an atmosphere of respect and civility where Commissioners, County Staff, and the Public are free to express their ideas within the time and content parameters established by the Brown Act and CHR’s standard Parliamentary procedures (Robert’s Rules of Order);
  • Establish and maintain a cordial and respectful atmosphere during discussions;
  • Foster meaningful dialogue free of attacks of a personal nature and/or attacks based on age, (dis)ability, class, education level, gender, gender identity, occupation, race and/or ethnicity, sexual orientation;
  • Listen with an open mind to all information, including dissenting points of view, regarding issues presented to the Commission;
  • Recognize it is sometimes difficult to speak at meetings, and out of respect for each person's perspective, allow speakers to have their say without comment or body gestures, including booing, whistling or clapping;

Public Comment at Commission Meetings

Members of the public are free to address the Commission. Public comments:

  • On items not on the agenda are heard following the consent items at the beginning of the meeting.
  • Should fall under the subject matter jurisdiction of the Commission (as noted in the founding documents).
  • Are limited to 3 minutes per topic; time limitations are at the discretion of the Chair. If several individuals wish to address one topic, the time will be divided between/among speakers

Commission members may not deliberate or take action on items not on the agenda, and generally may only listen.