May kaugnayan IRC Executive Committee

February 24, 2021 IRC Executive Committee meeting

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

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    Overview

    During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) emergency, the Immigrant Rights Commission’s regular meeting room is closed. The Commission will convene remotely. Members of the public can access the meeting and make public comment online or by phone.

    Agenda

    1. Call to Order and Roll Call

      Vice Chair Paz called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m.

      Present: Chair Kennelly (5:45 p.m.), Vice Chair Paz, Commissioner Rahimi.

      Not Present: Commissioner Khojasteh.

    2. Public Comment

      There was no public comment.

    3. Action Item: Approval of previous minutes

      (Information/Discussion/Action)

      a. Approval of January 27, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

      This item was heard out of order due to lack of quorum. Chair Kennelly motioned to approve the minutes from January 27, 2021. Commissioner Rahimi seconded the motion. The minutes were approved unanimously.

    4. Discussion/Action Items:

      (Information/Discussion/Action)

      a. Follow Up Actions from Special January 2021 Immigration Hearing

      During its January meeting, the Executive Committee assigned Commissioner Khojasteh to research arrests in the Tenderloin neighborhood as a follow-up to the special hearing. The Commission also endorsed Cities for Action’s Vision for Immigration Action. Director Pon noted that Commission Clerk Shore has tracked and analyzed proposed legislation, and the Commission can invite the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) to present policy updates at its next meeting.



      b. Follow Up Actions from IRC Strategic Planning Retreat

      As a follow-up to the Commission’s strategic planning retreat, Commissioner Monge will lead the Commission’s language access efforts. Commissioner Rahimi volunteered to assist him. Vice Chair Paz asked for an update from the Economic Recovery Task Force. Director Pon can invite USCIS and City Administrator Chu to the next Commission meeting.

    5. Staff Reports (Director Pon)

      (Information/Discussion/Action)

      a. Director’s Updates

      Director Pon provided a brief overview of OCEIA’s work and noted that the Immigrant Rights Commission can participate in the Board of Supervisors’ upcoming language access hearing. Deputy Director Whipple provided an update on the Community Ambassadors Program and an overview of OCEIA’s virtual DACA and naturalization workshops. The DreamSF fellowship program is now accepting applications. Vice Chair Paz discussed holding a hearing on anti-Asian violence in partnership with the Human Rights Commission or the Office of Racial Equity. Director Pon can reach out to the Human Rights Commission.

    6. Old Business

      There was no old business.

    7. New Business

      There was no new business.

    8. Adjournment

      Vice Chair Paz adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.

    Date & Time

    Wednesday, February 24, 2021
    5:30 pm

    Online

    Online

    Phone

    Access code: 187 390 4315

    Last updated May 19, 2022