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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 HRC Agenda & MinutesHuman Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 2°d Floor Conference Room City Hall 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments • Welcome new Commissioners • Citizens registered to speak— 3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 4. Approval of November, 2019 Minutes 5. Monthly Reports 6. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) • Budget Update (as necessary) • Dr. King Weekend Update 7. New Business • 2020 Meeting Schedule • Annual Report (required in revised ordinance) • New HRC Ordinance i. Approved 12/18/19 ii. City Councilperson member iii. Available on city website Adjournment The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact ADA coordinator, at (847) 931- 6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616 promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Minutes Commissioners present: Phil Mungai, Alan Thavisouk, Rich Jacobs, Elisa Lara, Abigail Estrada, Judith Tepe Ex Officio: Corey Dixon, Ana Lalley Absent: Winfried Cooper, Arturo Cruz Guests: Bob Whitt, CIVIC) Call To Order — The meeting was called to order at 6:36 pm. 1. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments • Welcome new Commissioners New commissioners Tepe and Dixon were welcomed to the HRC. 2. Approval of November, 2019 Minutes Commissioner Thavisouk made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Mungai. Minutes approved with two abstentions by Commissioners Tepe and Dixon. 3. Monthly Reports Staff Liaison Cohen explained the contract reports that were formerly required by the ordinance. Staff Liaison Cohen explained her process when she receives complaints of discrimination in housing, employment or accommodation. These complaints are rare as there as other avenues for redress. 4. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) Staff Liaison Cohen reviewed the update report. • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) Chair Jacobs explained the intent of this initiative. The HRC could be an asset to the Neighborhood Services Department in de-escalation of neighbor conflicts arising out of code issues. • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) Chair Jacobs explained the index and scoring. Staff Liaison Cohen will send the commissioners the report. 0 Budget Update (as necessary) The HRC receives $11,500 a year, much of which goes to underwrite the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. Dr. King Weekend Update Chair Jacobs formally recognized the MLK committee members who work so hard on this event. 5. New Business • 2020 Meeting Schedule Commissioner Dixon made a motion to approve the meeting schedule, changing the 11/3/2020 meeting to 11/10/2020 and the 8/4/2020 meeting to 8/11/2020. Commissioner Mungai seconded. Meeting schedule approved with the two date changes. Annual Report (required in revised ordinance) Staff Liaison Cohen will send the commissioners the Sustainability Commission's annual report. Cohen and Chair Jacobs will work on the HRC annual report. Commissioner Thavisouk offered to design the report. • New HRC Ordinance The new ordinance was approved 12/18/19 — Staff Liaison Cohen will provide every commissioner with a copy of the new ordinance. A voting council member is a new addition to the HRC. Staff Liaison Cohen will confirm that Commissioner Dixon is counted in a quorum and how many commissioners can meet without violating the open meetings act. Commissioner Thavisouk will speak to communications manager Molly Gillespie about methods to publicize the HRC and its events. Commissioner Thavisouk will report back at the next meeting. Commissioner Mungai announced his resignation from the HRC. Chair Jacobs and Commissioners Lara and Thavisouk thanked Mungai for his contributions during his tenure. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �alf ea/wff Gail Cohen Staff Liaison Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 2°a Floor Conference Room City Hall 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak — 3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 4. Approval of January, 2020 Minutes 5. Monthly Reports 6. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) • Budget Update (as necessary) 7. New Business • Mae Hicks Jones IDEAS Diversity Fair Adjournment The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact ADA coordinator, at (847) 931- 6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616 promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 2"d Floor Conference Room City Hall 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak-3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 4. Approval of February, 2020 Minutes 5. Monthly Reports 6. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) • Budget Update (as necessary) • Annual Report • Pride Parade Sponsorship 7. New Business • Election for Vice Chair Adjournment The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact ADA coordinator, at (847) 931- 6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616 promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Mayor jj I David J. Kaptain City Council Corey D. Dixon Terry Gavin ELGIN Baldemar Lopez THE CITY IN THE SUBURB5 Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F. John Steffen City Manager Richard G. Kozal ELGIN HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given that the regular Elgin Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday April 7, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled, consistent with the Governor's Stay at Home Order timeline, Elgin's current facility closures and class, program and event cancellations are extended through at least April 7. DATED: March 24, 2020 Gail Cohen, Staff Liaison Elgin Human Relations Commission 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120 847-931-6001 www.cityofelgin.org David J. Kaptain �I) City Council � Corey D. Dixon ELGIN Terry Gavin Baldemar Lopez THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS" Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F. John Steffen City Manager Richard G. Kozal ELGIN HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Notice is hereby given that the regular Elgin Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 5, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. DATED: April 29, 2020 Gail Cohen, Staff Liaison Elgin Human Relations Commission 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120 847-931-6001 www.cityofelgin.org 131 ELGIN THE CITY IN THE SUBURBS ELGIN HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE OF CANCELLATION Mayor David J. Kaptain City Council Corey D. Dixon Terry Gavin Baldemar Lopez Rosamaria Martinez Tish S. Powell Carol Rauschenberger Toby Shaw F. John Steffen City Manager Richard G. Kozal Notice is hereby given that the regular Elgin Human Relations Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday June 2, 2020, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled. DATED: May 28, 2020 Gail Cohen, Staff Liaison Elgin Human Relations Commission 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120 847-931-6001 www.cityofelgin.org Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 2" d Floor, North Tower 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak — 3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 4. Approval of February, 2020 Minutes 5. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) • Budget Update (as necessary) • Annual Report • Pride Parade Sponsorship 6. New Business • Volunteer Organization - Bob Whitt • EHRC planning monthly/quarterly events • EHRC Facebook page • Public statement in response to George Floyd • 2021 MLK Prayer Breakfast • Local #BLM signage event • Consideration of Remote Attendance and Meetings • Election for Chair and Vice Chair 7. Date for August Meeting Adjournment The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact ADA coordinator, at (847) 931- 6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616 promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, July 7, 2020 Minutes Commissioners present: Alan Thavisouk, Rich Jacobs, Winfried Cooper, Arturo Cruz Ex Officio: Councilman Corey Dixon, Cmdr. Eric Echevarria, Chief Ana Lalley Absent: Elisa Lara, Judith Tepe, Abigail Estrada Guests: Bob Whitt, Sgt. Travis Hooker, Joann Hartmann, Katrina Gatuz The meeting was called to order by Chair Jacobs at 6:40 pm. 1. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak — 3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 2. Approval of February, 2020 Minutes Commissioner Dixon made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Thavisouk. Minutes approved. 3. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) Staff Liaison Cohen provided an update on the Request for Proposals for DEI consultant services. An overview of the finalists will be provided at the next meeting. Chair Jacobs informed the commissioners that he asked 2 commissioners to participate in the evaluation of proposals, but neither he nor they were available. Final approval of contracts will be by City Council. • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) No report • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) Chair Jacobs provided an overview of the MEI and the city's participation. There are two areas in the questionnaire that need to be updated to increase our score. Commissioners Thavisouk and Cooper volunteered to assist. Chair Jacobs thanked the ad hoc committee for their work on this project. Sgt. Hooker from EPD gave an update on the EPD's outreach efforts and work with the LGBTQ community and a new citizen's academy for people with autism. Chair Jacobs will let everyone know when the application must be completed. • Budget Update (as necessary) Discussion regarding the percentage of the HRC budget that goes to the MLK Celebration. Chair Jacobs directed members to bring ideas for new initiatives and associated funding needs to the next meeting. • Annual Report Commissioner Thavisouk will provide a template and ideas for the Annual Report at the next meeting. • Pride Parade Sponsorship As the parade was cancelled, there was no discussion. 4. New Business • Volunteer Organization — Bob Whitt Bob Whitt introduced Joann Hartmann and Katrina Gatuz from Elgin Cooperative Ministry who provided a presentation on volunteerism and volunteer opportunities in Elgin. They are trying to recruit the next generation of volunteers to help with issues such as hunger and homelessness and are developing an app to identify and schedule volunteer opportunities. App development costs $12,000 and they hope the HRC can support them with $2,000. Chair Jacobs observed that $2,000 is a large portion of the HRC's annual budget and would like to discuss the request with the entire commission. • EHRC planning monthly/quarterly event Commissioner Dixon stated that MLK Celebration cannot be the HRC's only event and recommended a calendar of events that the HRC will support every year. There was a discussion regarding a job fair. Chair Jacobs asked commissioners to be prepared at the next meeting to discuss quarterly events that further the HRC's mission and engage the community. Commissioner Dixon volunteered to chair a subcommittee on events. Commissioner Cooper volunteered to assist. Chair Jacobs will ask if one of the commissioners not in attendance wish to participate • EHRC Facebook page Commissioner Thavisouk will work with Molly Gillespie of the City Manager's Office on an HRC Facebook page. • Public statement in response to George Floyd Commissioner Thavisouk made a motion to approve the HRC statement on the murder of George Floyd. Commissioner Cooper seconded. Motion carried. • 2021 MLK Prayer Breakfast Chair Jacobs asked that any commissioner wishing to participate on the committee notify him. • Local #BLM signage event Commissioner Dixon informed the HRC that the HRC, DNA and Cultural Arts Commission are partnering to do something with the artwork created on the boarded up storefronts. • Consideration of Remote Attendance and Meetings Commissioner Thavisouk made a motion to adopt Section 3.03.130 of the Elgin Municipal Code, providing for electronic attendance at meetings. Commissioner Cooper seconded. Motion approved. • Election for Chair and Vice Chair Commissioner Thavisouk nominated Rich Jacobs as Chair. Commissioner Dixon seconded. Rich accepted the nomination, approved unanimously. Commissioner Dixon nominated Commissioner Thavisouk as Vice Chair. Commissioner Thavisouk accepted the nomination, approved unanimously. 5. Date for August Meeting As the first Tuesday in August is National Night Out, the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 11 at 6:30 pm. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �4(1 c0461( Gail Cohen Staff Liaison Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 1s' Floor Conference Room South Tower 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak-3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 4. Approval of July, 2020 Minutes 5. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) • Budget Update (as necessary) • Volunteer Organization App • HRC Facebook page • Annual Report 6. New Business • Additional Amendments to Open Meetings Act Adjournment The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact ADA coordinator, at (847) 931- 6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616 promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 11t Floor Conference Room South Tower Commissioners present: Elisa Lara, Judith Tepe, Rich Jacobs, Winfried Cooper Ex Officio: Councilman Corey Dixon, Cmdr. Eric Echevarria Absent: Abigail Estrada, Alan Thavisouk, Arturo Cruz Guests: Bob Whitt, Sgt. Travis Hooker, Reggie Kee The meeting was called to order by Chair Jacobs at 6:35 pm. 1. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments None. 2. Approval of July, 2020 Minutes Commissioner Dixon made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Tepe. Motion carried, minutes approved. 3. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) Staff Liaison went over new hire demographics and informed the HRC that the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion proposals were being reviewed by a city wide group of 22 volunteers. • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) A new subcommittee, headed by Commissioner Dixon, was created. Commissioner Dixon reported that he, Sgt Hooker and Paige Roeber created a draft calendar of monthly events for which the HRC would collaborate, sponsor or create. A final version of the calendar will be provided at the next meeting. • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) Chair Jacobs is working with Commissioner Thavisouk, Sgt Hooker and Staff Liaison Cohen on the resubmission of the survey. • Budget Update (as necessary) Staff Liaison Cohen went over the budget. The HRC needs to know whether the MLK Breakfast will be held at ECC or will be virtual in order to plan for the rest of the year's expenditures. • Volunteer Organization App The Commissioners discussed the request made at the last meeting for a $2,000 donation for the creation of a volunteer app. The commissioners agreed that the app does not fit within the HRC's mission. Additionally, $2,000 is a large portion of the Commission's annual budget of $11,500. Chair Jacobs will contact Joann Hartmann and explain the HRC's decision. • HRC Facebook page Commissioner Thavisouk has created a page. Content will be discussed at the next meeting. • Annual Report Commissioner Thavisouk is designing the annual report which will be discussed at the next meeting. 4. New Business • Additional Amendments to Open Meetings Act Staff Liaison Cohen reviewed the latest additions to the Open Meetings Act, which permit commissions to meet without a physical quorum if the governor has issued a disaster declaration and city officials have determined that requiring an in -person meeting by all members is not practicable or prudent. • Chair Jacobs informed the HRC that there will be a City Wide Read on Racism consisting of three book discussions facilitated by Dr. Joyce Fountain. Chair Jacobs made a motion that the HRC sponsor this event in the amount of $150. Commissioner Dixon seconded. Motion carried. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted, half 64 " Gail Cohen Staff Liaison Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room South Tower 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak — 3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 4. Approval of August, 2020 Minutes 5. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) • Budget Update (as necessary) • HRC Facebook page • Annual Report 6. New Business Adjournment The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact ADA coordinator, at (847) 931- 6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616 promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. City Hall 2nd Floor Conference Room Commissioners present: Elisa Lara, Judith Tepe, Rich Jacobs, Winfried Cooper, Abigail Estrada, Alan Thavisouk Ex Officio: Chief Ana Lalley Absent: Arturo Cruz, Councilman Corey Dixon (excused) Guests: Bob Whitt, Sgt. Travis Hooker The meeting was called to order by Chair Jacobs at 6:33 pm. 1. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments None. 2. Approval of August, 2020 Minutes Commissioner Tepe made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. Motion carried, minutes approved. 3. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) Staff Liaison Cohen informed the commissioners that 3 diversity consultant finalists are being interviewed. No new hires during the reporting period. • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) No report. • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) Chair Jacobs will formally resubmit the city's application/survey. Sergeant Hooker informed the commission that the EPD website has a link to LGBTQ+ outreach. Chair Jacobs asked the commissioners to look at the link. • Budget Update (as necessary) Commissioner Tepe will join the MLK Committee, as that celebration is the commission's largest expense. • HRC Facebook page Commissioner Thavisouk reported that Molly Gillespie is ready to activate the page. Content can include Community Outreach activities and MLK events. Facebook page content will be a standing item. Chair Jacobs asked commissioners to think about methods to engage the community. We can ask citizens to provide a quote on MLK and a photo and share on Facebook. We could have a person of the month or an organization of the month who has done something of note. • Annual Report Commissioner Thavisouk provided an outline for the 2020 Annual Report. Chair Jacobs and Staff Liaison Cohen will create a mission statement from the ordinance.. Commissioners are asked to review the annual report outline and be ready to discuss at the October meeting. Chair Jacobs envisions a brief presentation to council in February, 2021. 4. New Business None. Adjournment There being no further business, Commissioner Lara made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �0/1 colnew Gail Cohen Staff Liaison Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room South Tower 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak — 3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 4. Approval of September, 2020 Minutes 5. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) • Budget Update (as necessary) • HRC Facebook page content (standing item) • Annual Report 6. New Business Adjournment The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact ADA coordinator, at (847) 931- 6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616 promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Rescheduled Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Community Development Conference Room Notice is hereby given that the November 3, 2020 meeting is rescheduled to November 10, 2020 at 6:30pm. 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak — 3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 4. Approval of October, 2020 Minutes 5. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) • Budget Update (as necessary) • Dr. King Weekend Update 6. New Business • 2021 Meeting Schedule Adjournment The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact ADA coordinator, at (847) 931- 6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616 promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. Minutes Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Notice is hereby given that the November 3, 2020 meeting is rescheduled to November 10, 2020 at 6:30pm. Commissioners present: Judith Tepe, Rich Jacobs, Winfried Cooper, Abigail Estrada, Elisa Lara, Absent: Arturo Cruz, Councilman Corey Dixon 1. Call To Order Chair Jacobs called the meeting to order at 6:36 pm. 2. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak — 3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period None. 3. Approval of October, 2020 Minutes Commissioner Tepe made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. Minutes approved. 4. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) Staff Liaison Cohen shared new hire information with the commission and informed the commission that inquest will have a kick off meeting with Senior Staff in January. • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) No report. • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) Chair Jacobs is still waiting to hear back from the Human Rights Commission. • Budget Update (as necessary) Staff Liaison Cohen confirmed that unexpended funds will roll over into 2021. • Dr. King Weekend Update Commissioner Tepe reported that the October 24 Food Drive was extremely successful. Chair Jacobs requested that Commissioner Tepe provide an update to the MLK Celebration plans to Staff Liaison Cohen prior to the December meeting and Cohen will share with the entire commission. 5. New Business • 2021 Meeting Schedule Chair Jacobs indicated that the 2021 meetings will continue to fall on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm. The HRC will vote on the schedule at the December meeting. • Chair Jacobs regretfully announced the resignation of Commissioner Thavisouk. It is hoped that Commissioner Thavisouk will reapply to the HRC when there is an opening and he is able to again serve. • Chair Jacobs received a request from Danise Habun for the HRC's sponsorship of a 2021 Myra Becker march. Commissioner Tepe volunteered to join that committee and will clarify some purposes of the march. Adjournment There being no further business, Commissioner Lara made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Cooper. The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Respectfully submitted, �v co/w Gail Cohen Staff Liaison Human Relations Commission Meeting Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. 2"d Floor Conference Room, South Tower, City Hall 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Person(s) Recognized /Public Comments Citizens registered to speak-3 minutes per person/ 15 minutes maximum comment period 4. Approval of November, 2020 Minutes 5. Old Business • Diversity Committee Update (standing item) • Community Outreach Initiatives (standing item) • Municipal Equality Index (standing item) • Budget Update (as necessary) • Dr. King Weekend Update 6. New Business • 2021 Meeting Schedule • Election of Vice Chair • BLM Art Project Adjournment The City of Elgin is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact ADA coordinator, at (847) 931- 6076, or TTY/TDD (847) 931-5616 promptly to allow the City of Elgin to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. This meeting will be conducted via Zoom. Members of the public who wish to participate should email ElginHR@cityofelgin.org for the meeting link. No Quorum in December