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City of Huntington Beach
File #: 19-1296 MEETING DATE: 1/21/2020
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Robert Handy, Chief of Police
Subject:
Approve appointments to the Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) as
recommended by City Council liaisons Mayor Pro Tern Jill Hardy and Councilmember Patrick
Brenden
Statement of Issue:
The Huntington Beach Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) currently has six (6) vacancies on their
board to be filled by members of the Huntington Beach community.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
A) Approve the reappointments of Natalie Moser and Vashia Rhone for terms to expire December
31 , 2023, as recommended by City Council liaisons Jill Hardy and Patrick Brenden; and,
B) Approve the appointments of Ashley Dos Santos, Antonio Benitez, and Hemesh Patel for terms
to expire December 31, 2021, as recommended by City Council liaisons Jill Hardy and Patrick
Brenden; and,
C) Approve the appointments of Rhonda Bolton, Teresa Carlisle and Timothy Stuart for terms to
expire December 31, 2023, as recommended by City Council liaisons Jill Hardy and Patrick Brenden.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve appointments to the Human Relations Task Force and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) was formed in April 1997, with a mission to "promote and
celebrate diversity in our community through education and understanding." Currently there are six
available vacancies on the board due to unscheduled vacancies and term resignations. Two of the
members with expiring terms are eligible for and requesting reappointment: Natalie Moser and
Vashia Rhone. Each of these members has been an active participant of the HRTF. A brief
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description of their contributions to the HRTF is provided below:
Natalie Moser: Ms. Moser was appointed to her first term on the HRTF on February 21, 2017. She
currently serves as Chair and has been active in a number of programs, including HB Listens,
Windows & Mirrors, and the Youth Voices Essay and Art Contest.
Vashia Rhone: Ms. Rhone was appointed to her first term on the HRTF on December 18, 2017. She
currently serves as Vice Chair and has been actively involved in the development and
implementation of programs to recognize and celebrate cultures throughout the year, including Black
History, Latin Heritage and Native American Heritage.
In addition to these two reappointments, City Council liaisons Hardy and Brenden are recommending
the following Huntington Beach residents for appointment to fill the six (6) vacancies. A brief
description of each candidate is included below.
Ashley Dos Santos: Ms. Dos Santos is the Founder and Executive Director of Mentor Me Learning, a
non-profit youth leadership program. She has a Bachelor of Science in Global Studies and Spanish
and a MAE in Educational Leadership and Change. She was raised in Huntington Beach and is a
graduate of Edison High School.
Antonio Benitez: Mr. Benitez worked as a staff member for Orange County Human Relations for
three years where he was involved in a number of HRTF projects. He also served as a Huntington
Beach Community Services Commission member representing Ocean View School District. He has
a Bachelor of Arts in Latin American Studies.
Hemesh Patel: Mr. Patel is a lifelong resident of Huntington Beach. He is a physician who operates
his practice in our City, as well. Mr. Patel graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Biology
and obtained his Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University.
Rhonda Bolton: Ms. Bolton is an attorney and diversity and inclusion advisor. She obtained her
Bachelor of Science in Economics with a minor in Political Science from the University of Houston.
She attended William and Mary School of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Ms.
Bolton was on the Community Partners Advisory Board with Orange County Human Relations and
currently serves on the boards of Girls Inc. of Orange County, Families Forward and the United
Negro College Fund.
Ms. Teresa Carlisle: Ms. Carlisle is currently a student at Fullerton College. She is a member of the
Huntington Beach Art Center and is the Immediate Past Chair of the Artist Council Steering
Committee. Ms. Carlisle has a strong volunteer background, and is involved as an advocate for a
very diverse population of children and adults.
Mr. Timothy Stuart: Mr. Stuart is an attorney who lives and works in Huntington Beach. He has a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Washington and a Juris Doctorate
degree from the University of San Diego, School of Law. Mr. Stuart volunteers his time as a coach
with the Special Olympics.
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Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non-Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
1. HRTF membership roster.
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HUMAN RELATIONS TASK FORCE
Membership Roster
Effective December 16, 2019
MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2021
NAME Date of Partial Vt Term Expiration 2"d Term
Appointment Term Expiration**
Expiration
1 Antonio Benitez* 1-21-20 12-31-21 12-31-25 12-31-29
2 Ashley Dos Santos* 1-21-20 12-31-21 12-31-25 12-31-29
3 Hemesh Patel* 1-21-20 12-31-21 12-31-25 12-31-29
4 Sunny Lee-Goodman 1-22-13 1 12-31-13 1 12-31-17 1 12-31-21
MEMBERS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2023
Date of Partial Term Vt Term 2"d Term
NAME Appointment Expiration Expiration Expiration**
5 Natalie Moser 2-21-17 12-31-19 12-31-23
6 Vashia Rhone 12-18-17 12-31-19 12-31-23
7 Rhonda Bolton* 1-21-20 1 12-31-23 12-31-27
8 Teresa Carlisle* 1-21-20 12-31-23 12-31-27
9 Timothy Stuart* 1-21-20 12-31-23 12-31-27
*Pending approval by City Council on 1/21/2020
**Pending reappointment after 15t Term
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