December 16, 2020 IRC Executive Committee meeting

Vice Chair Paz called the meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.



Present: Vice Chair Paz, Commissioners Khojasteh, Radwan, Rahimi.



Not present: Chair Kennelly.



OCEIA staff present: Director Pon, Office Manager Chan, Commission Clerk Shore.

There was no public comment.

(Information/Discussion/Action)

a. Approval of November 17, 2020 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

Commissioner Rahimi motioned to approved the minutes from November 17, 2020. Commissioner Radwan seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously.

(Information/Discussion/Action)

a. Special January 2021 Immigration Hearing

Director Pon discussed the event plan for the January 11, 2021 immigration hearing, including roles and tasks. Commissioners discussed potential invited speakers. OCEIA staff will update the event plan.



b. IRC Strategic Planning Retreat and Elections

Director Pon noted that the Executive Committee had planned to draft the event plan for the IRC retreat. She suggested the virtual retreat last no more than three hours, based on previous Commission virtual events. OCEIA staff will send the Executive Committee the draft pre-retreat survey for their input. Director Pon reviewed the annual election of officers. The Executive Committee can update the process, although they nominated a candidate slate last year. Vice Chair Paz said the Executive Committee would discuss the matter at their next meeting.

(Information/Discussion/Action)

a. Director’s Updates

Director Pon deferred this item.



b. IRC Report

Director Pon is editing the IRC report and a draft will be shared with the Executive Committee.



Commissioner Khojasteh proposed scheduling an additional Executive Committee meeting on January 6, 2021, to plan for the special hearing. Vice Chair Paz and Commissioners Radwan and Rahimi agreed.

There was no old business.

There was no new business.

Vice Chair Paz adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m.