HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuntington Beach Human Relations Committee - HBHRC - BylawsRESOLUTION N0.2021-66
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING AND RECONSTITUTING THE
HUMAN RELATIONS TASK FORCE TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMITTEE (HBHRC)
WHEREAS, on April 7, 1997, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach created
and established the Human Relations Task Force; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2021, the City Council desires to amend and restate the
purpose, changing the name and redoing the bylaws in order to better meet the needs of the City
Council and the community,
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
1. The Human Relations Task Force is hereby renamed Huntington Beach Human
Relations Committee (HBHRC).
2. That the primary duty of the HBHRC shall be to implement programs supporting
the City's Declaration of Policy about Human Dignity, a copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit "A" and incorporated by this reference as though fully set forth herein. The City Council
may, by minute action, assign other such duties to the HBHRC as may be convenient or
necessary.
3. The HBHRC's updated bylaws are attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and approved
by this Resolution and incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regulaz meeting thereof held on this _�n``day of Nny_ einbr ��2021.
Mayor
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City Manager J(,__
APPROVED A5
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Resolution No. 2021-66
Exhibit "A"
Declaration of Policy On I-luman Dignity
Huntington Beach is a city whose residents represent every walk of life, come from
many nations; share varied lifestyles; and hold different religious beliefs. "Phis
diversity brings to our city a rich and varied cultural heritage. Our citizens honor and
respect the diversity that exists in I-iuntington {3each. When acts of hate are
committed against any citizen; it is considered an act against the entire community.
The Huntington Beach City Council declares that everyone should be treated with
courtesy and respect; regardless of their actual or perceived racial background, their
nation of origin, the religion they practice, their sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity or gender expression; or disability status. It is the right of all c-,�ii�;�s
residents to pursue their daily lives with the knowledge that they will not be
physically harmed or verbally abused.
"the Huntington Beach City Council states in the strongest terms that it condemns
all hate incidents and hate crimes and will vigorously fight criminal activity related
to hate with all of the resources at its disposal.
A hate incident is the behavior that is motivated by hate or bias towards a person's
actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, or fender expression,
nationality, race or ethnicity; religion or sexual orientation but is not criminal in
nature. Typically; these behaviors are protected by the f first Amendment right to
freedom of expression. If this type of behavior escalates to threats or is carried out
against a person or property, or becomes an incitement to conunit violence, it
would be classified as a hate crime.
According to California penal code 422.»; a hate crime is a criminal act
committed; in whole or in part; because of one or more of the following actual or
perceived characteristics of the victim: disability, gender, gender identity, or
gender expression, nationalih�, race or ethnicity; religion, sexual orientation; or
association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived
characteristics. It may involve a verbal, written, or physical action that is intended
to create emotional suffering, physical harni or property damage.
The City Council warns those who advocate or perpetrate hate not to test the
communit}�'s resolve to oppose them. It is the city's stated policy to vigorously
pursue a course of investigation; apprehension, prosecution; conviction, and
incarceration of all those who participate in hate crimes.
E.l'HIBIT A
For hate incidents, and in cases where incarceration or prosecution is not sought or
granted, the City Council strongly supports alternatives to carceral punishment,
which gives an opportunity to repair harm within the community where and if
possible.
In support of this declaration; the City Council sends these messages:
�ro the commnnit}�
To the coznmtuzhy we scry, "Believe ira the value of hater•dependenee of cr!!
people. Fbery member• of our conamnrnity has the right to be treated with
dignin� curd it is otu• collective respozasibility to ensau•e this is normcrh_ed
behavior•. Pcrrticipcele at your places of lrorship comm�uaity naeetuags, arrc!
wherever you are; lend your voice in opposing hate. "
To the Schools
To tlae sc•laoo(s we say, "Contirnre fostering safe em�iraamerats of learning toad care.
Fncozu-age czu•iosin- and keep developing progrcrrns crnrl curriczrlcr ivlaic•h promote
respect, iaaclzrsion and acceptance towards crll. Call on resources of the city, the
county, the state, and the nation crs yozr engage in tlae echrcational process to
combat hate."
To the Parents
To the parents the say, "Act crs positive role models for yow• clailcL•en by
denaonsn•atirag inchrsion and ncceptcn�rce of (hose whose race, ncrtiaacrlit)�, religion,
sexzrcr(orientcrtion, gender, gender ideruitt,, or gender expression, or disability
status may be dlffer•erat fi•aar yozu•s. Yott cn•e the most power ftrl La�hrerace on yoau•
claildren's behavior•. "
To the Youth
To tlae yozrth »>e say, "Echrcate }ourself to the ava}>s of the ii�orld and the
lessons of history. Develop sensitivit}� towards the feelings of others. Tlazrs, as
you grow Kato adzdthood and become society's lenders, yozr swill be rarore
effective in the fight to preserve our lrznaaarait}�. "
Do not ignore history. What we do should be a monument to all who have lost their
lives because o�f hatred. We must all become activists in this battle as a living
memorial.
Remember that silence and apathy are the Greatest allies of those committing hate
crimes and initiating hate incidents. If you are a victim or a witness of a hate crime
or hate incident, call 9-1-1, and say "[ want to report a hate crime." With those
seven words; you will instantly have as an ally the full resources of the city of
-Iw�tington Beach and the nearly 200;000 residents of our city. You are not alone!
Together; the city of Huntington Beach and its residents will promote a city that
welcomes all and vigilantly protects against hate crimes and hate incidents. "Che
I-Iuntington Beach City Council declares that it will not tolerate any hate crimes or
hate incidents in our conununih�.
Tlae previous Declaration of Policv on Hunan Dignity u�as auaanirnously adopted
b>> tlae 1-/watington Beach Ciry Council on play 6, 1996 in response to brutal hate
crimes in Huntington Beach resulting in the murder of Vernon Flournoy and
attempted murder of George Mondragon by members of white supremacist groups.
"Che matter of hate incidents and hate crimes, which are numerous and pernicious,
do much to degrade the quality of life for all in our conunwtity. Now known as
Declaration of Policy on rfuman Dignity, this document was adopted by the
1-Iuntington Beach City Council on November 16, 2021.
Resolution No. 2021-66
Exhibit "B"
HUNTINGTON BEACH HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE
BYLAWS
Article I: NAME
The name of this committee shall be the Huntington Beach Human Relations Committee
(HBHRC).
2. Article II: VISION 8 MISSION STATEMENT
2.1 VISION STATEMENT
Huntington Beach is a community where all people feel respected, valued, and
are free from discrimination and violence.
2.2 MISSION STATEMENT
The HBHRC mission is to inspire and promote mutual understanding, respect,
safely and the wellbeing of all in our community through education and
engagement.
3. Article III: MEMBERSHIP COMPOSITION
3.1. MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall consist of 9 voting members. All members shall be residents
and electors of the City of Huntington Beach.
3.2. FULL VOTING MEMBERSHIP
The full voting membership of the HBHRC shall consist of 9 members.
4. Article IV: MEMBERSHIP TERMS OF SERVICE
Each member shall be appointed by the City Council as recommended by the Council
liaisons for afour--year term, with no member serving more than two consecutive terms.
Members seeking reappointment for a second term shall submit a letter requesting
reappointment to the City Council Liaisons for review and consideration 90 days prior to
the expiration of their current term. Approximately one-half of the membership shall be
appointed every two years. If a member fills a vacant seat with more than 2 years left for
that term, this will count as 1 term.
5. Article V: MEMBERSHIP ATTENDANCE
5.1. RULES FOR MEMBERSHIP
Any member shall automatically vacate his/her membership upon a fifth (5th)
unexcused absence during the calendar year or upon more than three (3)
consecutive absences. With the exception of emergencies, absences must be
reported to the Chairperson preceding the meeting so the absence maybe
recorded as excused in the minutes.
5.2. VACANCIES
Upon removal or resignation of a member prior to the end of a term, a successor
shall be appointed in accordance with Article IV to complete the vacated term.
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6. Article VI: VOTING
6.1. RULES
Each member of the NBHRC shall have one vote.
6.2. QUORUM
A quorum of the full membership is required in order to transact business at
every regular meeting. For the purposes of the HBNRC, a quorum is represented
by a simple majority of the members then in office.
7. Article VII: MEETING REQUIREMENTS
7.1. TIME AND PLACE
Regular meetings of the NBHRC shall be held in a designated location specified
in the public posting. Additionally, if unforeseen or extenuating circumstances
arise alternate accommodations can be made via digital platform.
7.2. OPEN MEETINGS
All meetings of the NBHRC shall be open and public, and all persons shall be
permitted to attend any meeting. All meetings shall be governed by Robert's
Rules of Orders and the Brown Act.
7.3. POSTING OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
AI! agendas and notices of meetings for the NBHRC and its standing committees
shall be posted for public review in accordance with the Brown Act.
7.4. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETINGS
Any regular meeting of the NBHRC maybe adjourned to a subsequent date prior
to the next regular meeting to consider further items. An adjournment notice shall
be posted on the official posting board within 24 hours after the time of the
adjournment. If a regular meeting of the NBHRC is adjourned to a subsequent
date, a new agenda and notice of meeting must be posted as required by the
Brown Act.
7.5. SPECIAL MEETINGS
Special meetings maybe called by the chairperson or a majority of the NBHRC.
Notice of a special meeting must be given as required by the Brown Act.
8. Article VIII: OFFICERS
8.1. COMPOSITION
Officers shall consist of one chairperson, one vice chairperson, and one
secretary.
8.2. NOMINATION OF OFFICERS
At the regular meeting immediately preceding the meeting at which officers shall
be elected, the chairperson shall appoint a Nominations Committee consisting of
three members. The Nominations Committee shall solicit and/or receive
nominations and meet as frequently as necessary to screen nominees for the
officers who will be elected. All officers shall be drawn from the membership.
EXHIBIT B
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Exhibit "B"
8.3. ELECTION
The annual election of officers shall be held at the regular meeting each
December, or at such other meeting set by the membership. The Nominations
Committee shall announce the names of those members who are seeking
election to each of the officer positions to be elected. The chairperson shall ask
the membership for additional nominations for each of the officers to be elected.
Members may nominate other members or themselves. The chair shall allow the
members to question any of the nominees. The election of each of the officers
shall be conducted by secret ballot.
8.4 POSTPONING ELECTION OF OFFICERS
By a majority vote of the members present, the HBHRC may postpone for a
period not to exceed 90 days, the annual election of officers. In the event of a
postponement, those members serving in the positions whose election was
postponed shall be asked to continue until the new election. In the event that such
officers do not wish to continue to serve in their positions, interim officers shall be
elected by the membership to serve until the postponed election takes place.
8.5 TERMS
All officers shall be elected by the lull membership for aone-year term, with no
officer serving more than three consecutive terms in the same position.
8.6 ATTENDANCE
Officers are required to attend all regular meetings. Any officer having more than
three unexcused absences during his or her term of office shall automatically
vacate his or her position.
8.7 VACANCIES
An unanticipated vacancy of an officer, which may occur during the course o/ an
Officer's term, shall be filled by a vote of the membership within 30 days of the
notice of resignation or vacancy.
9. Article IX: DUTIES OF OFFICERS
9.1. CHAIRPERSON
The Chairperson shall preside at all regular meetings of the HBHRC, prepare the
agenda for all regular meetings, and shall have powers and duties as maybe
prescribed from time to time by the membership. The Chairperson shall be the
spokesperson for the HBHRC and shall also have a vote on all matters.
9.2. VICE CHAIRPERSON
The Vice Chairperson shall preside at all regular meetings in the absence of the
Chairperson and perform duties as assigned by the Chairperson. The Vice
Chairperson shall also have a vote on al! matters.
9.3. SECRETARY
The Secretary shall prepare minutes (or all regular meetings. Other duties
include the drafting of required business correspondence and the preparation of
an annual summary o/activities. The Secretary shall also have a vote on all
matters.
EXHIBIT B
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Exhibit "B"
9.4. ADDITIONAL DUTIES
The executive officers, in conjunction with the staff liaison, will maintain a
calendar of events and activities.
10. Article X: AUTHORIZATION TO TAKE ACTION
The HBHRC shall take such actions that it deems necessary and proper to further the
goals identified in its Mission Statement set foRh in Article ll; provided, however, that
such actions shall not be inconsistent with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
regulations and ordinances as well as any recommendation or guidance received /rom a
majority of the City Council.
11. Article XI: CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Any member who believes they may have a financial or business conflict of interest with
respect to any activities o(the HBHRC shall disclose the fact to the membership and
refrain from voting on such matters. No member of the HBHRC may utilize information
obtained by reason of membership for personal gain.
12. Article XII: AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS
These by-laws maybe amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds majority vote of
board members then in office, providing that the amendment has been submitted in
writing at the previous meeting. All by-laws are subject to approval of the Huntington
Beach City Council.
EXHIBIT B
Res. No. 2021-66
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, ROBIN ESTANISLAU, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of the
City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said City, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach is seven; that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted
by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said City Council
at a Regular meeting thereof held on November 16, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Bolton, Delgleize, Carr, Posey, Moser, Kalmick
NOES: Peterson
ABSENT: None
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City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of
Huntington Beach, California