Human Relations Commission - Regular Meeting

Call to Order, Roll Call & Establishment of Quorum Bring Meeting to Order

Opening

The Orange County Human Relations Commission serves in an advisory role to Orange County government by promoting goodwill and harmony across communities, identifying community concerns related to discrimination and civil inequality, supporting education and outreach efforts, and making recommendations to the Orange County Board of Commissioners on human relations and social justice issues.

Approval of Agenda Motion to Approve Agenda

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Motion to Approve Minutes

Public Comment (Non-Agenda Items)

The Human Relations Commission welcomes public comments related to human relations, civil rights, and community conditions in Orange County. To protect confidentiality and ensure due process, speakers are asked not to share personal identifying information or details related to an active complaint, investigation, or case involving the Office of Civil Rights & Civic Life or other County processes. If a speaker raises a matter involving sensitive information or an open complaint, the Chair may pause or redirect the discussion and refer the speaker to the appropriate staff or complaint process so the concern can be addressed through proper channels. This is intended to protect the rights of all parties and preserve the integrity of any current or future review.

County Update Office of Civil Rights and Civic Life

Action Item: Blackwood Farms Marker Update Commemorative Marker Update

Executive Committee Report

Outreach and Engagement:

- Tabling - Due: Draft Standardized Messaging: Finalize clear text explaining the HRC’s purpose and partnership criteria for presentation at the September 22 HRC meeting. - Due: Build NGO / Non-Profit Database: Develop the initial master contact list for local NGOs and community organizations to streamline joint event invitations.

Community Events:

- Due: Finalize Housing Event #1: Lock in program parameters, logistics, and the November 14 date selection for presentation at the September 22 HRC meeting - Due: Execute Blackwood Farms Memorial Event: Complete final operational planning and partner outreach for the October 17 dedication event

Old Business Anti-Lynching Proclamation Update

New Business/Announcements October-December Events Proclamations

Board Member Comments

Commissioners may share issues they are hearing in the community and identify potential areas for future work or Commission response.

Adjournment Motion Needed to Adjourn