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File #: 21-1010 MEETING DATE: 1/18/2022
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Sean Joyce, Interim City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
Subject:
Approve appointment of Iliana Velazquez to the Huntington Beach Human Relations
Committee (HBHRC) as recommended by City Council Liaisons. Councilmember Rhonda
Bolton and Councilmember Natalie Moser
Statement of Issue:
The City Council is asked to consider one appointment to the Huntington Beach Human Relations
Committee currently to fill one unscheduled vacancy.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable
Recommended Action:
Approve the appointment of Iliana Velazquez as a member of the Huntington Beach Human
Relations Committee through December 31, 2025, the end of term for the current unscheduled
vacancy, as recommended by City Council Liaisons Bolton and Moser.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended appointment and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee (HBHRC) is a nine (9) member advisory board
to the City Council with a mission to "inspire and promote mutual understanding, respect, safety, and
the wellbeing of all in our community through education and engagement." Currently, there is one
unscheduled vacancy on the Committee. due to the resignation of Committee Member Antonio
Benitez.
The City advertised the vacancy through the following means: postings on the City's website and
facilities. 16 eligible applications were reviewed and considered for appointment.
After deliberation, both City Council Liaisons recommend (liana Velazquez to fill the vacancy, which is
scheduled to end on December 31, 2025.
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Ms. Velazquez is a marketing expert with over 20 years of experience in product management,
marketing, and strategy. Fluent in Spanish, she has supported many community organizations
working with diverse, multi-ethnic communities and been serving the HBHRC as a volunteer for
various tasks. Additionally, she is a recent graduate of the Huntington Beach Citizens Academy.
Her application and the HBHRC's updated member roster are attached.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable.
Strategic Plan Goal:
Community Engagement
Attachment(s):
1. Application for Appointment - Iliana Velazquez
2. HBHRC Membership Roster
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Last Name First Name Middle Initial Date III
Velazquez Iliana 1/7/2021
Name of Board, Commission, Committee,or Task Force"
Human Relations Task Force
Length of Residency in Huntington Beach
10 years
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Marketing Director
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Educational Background"
BA from University of California, San Diego
MBA from University of Southern California
Professional Licenses andlor Associations;
Certified by Association of International Product Marketing and Management
Volunteer Junior Achievement Program
Professional Experience*
Proactive and results-oriented Product and Marketing Leader with over 20 years of experience in product
management, marketing and strategy.
Special Knowledge or Skills*
Fluent in Spanish, experience working with diverse communities, strong collaboration and communication skills
Civic Interests and/or Service Memberships?*
I am interested in contributing back to Huntington Beach and want to have more of a direct impact. I am part of
an Enrichment Organization at worst for Latinos and enjoy volunteering at my local church. I have also
volunteered for the Junior Achievement Program.
How will your qualifications best serve the citizen advisory group that you are applying for,and why do you wish
to serve on this group?`
I have lived in Huntington Beach for over 10 years and have 2 children. As a first generation college graduate
growing up in lower income neighborhoods, I feel I can bring a unique perspective to this advisory group. My
husband grew up in Huntington Beach and we are a multiracial family. We love our community and I want to
help ensure that it continues to be a wonderful, welcoming place for us and our future generations. Times have
changed and the perception of Huntington Beach has also changed. The combination of my background. my
work experience and commitment to the community will allow me to make impactful contributions.
It is the policy of the City Council to make appointments to the citizen commissions, boards,and committees,
based on the needs of the city,as well as the interests and qualifications of each applicant. Selection will be
made without discrimination based on the race,creed,gender, or sexual orientation of the applicant.
Additional information concerning a particular commission, board, committee,or task force or the application
process is available through the staff support department identified above.General questions can be directed to
Cathy Fikes, (714)536-5553.
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The City of Huntington Beach
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Membership Roster
Effective January 6, 2022
MEMBER SEATS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31-2023
NAME Date of 1"Term Expiration 261 Term Expiration
Appointment
1 Debbie Parrott 3-15-2021 12-31-23
2 V.C. Rhone 12-18-2017 12-31-19 12-31-23
3 Jonathan Smith 10-05-2021 12-31-23
4 Teresa Carlisle 1-21-2020 12-31-23
5 Timothy Stuart 1-21-2020 12-31-23
MEMBER SEATS WITH TERMS EXPIRING 12-31 -2025
NAME Date of Partial 1"Term
Appointment Term Expiration Expiration
(per HBMC)
6 Chris Hoff 3-15-2021 12-31-21 12-31-25
7 Hemesh Patel 1-21-2020 12-31-21 12-31-25
8 Elaine Bauer Keeley 10-05-2021 12-31-21 12-31-25
9 VACANT(Benitez) 1-18-2022 12-31-25
Iliana Velazquez*
*pending City Council approval on 1/18/2022
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