May 14, 2021 IRC Executive Committee meeting

Chair Kennelly called the meeting to order at 12:37 p.m.

Present: Executive Committee members Chair Kennelly, Vice Chair Paz (left at 1:29 p.m.), Commissioners Rahimi (left at 1:01 p.m.) and Khojasteh (arrived at 12:41 p.m., left at 1:24 p.m.), and Commissioners Mena and Zamora.

OCEIA staff present: Director Pon, Commission Clerk Shore, Operations and Grants Administrator Chan.

Chair Kennelly read aloud the Ramaytush Ohlone land acknowledgment statement.

There was no public comment.

(Information/Discussion/Action)

a. Approval of April 28, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes

Commissioner Rahimi motioned to approve the Executive Committee meeting minutes from April 28, 2021. Vice Chair Paz seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by the four Executive Committee members.

(Information/Discussion/Action)

a. Draft Resolution Supporting California State Senate Bill 321 (Commissioner Souza)

Commissioner Souza was unable to join the meeting and submitted written remarks to the Executive Committee. Chair Kennelly read her remarks into the record, providing an overview of Senate Bill 321 and its importance. Director Pon stated that the Commission must seek approval from the Mayor’s Office before issuing a resolution, and suggested adding the Mayor’s Office and Board of Supervisors to the resolution’s final clause. Chair Kennelly motioned to approve the resolution pending final edits to the final clause and review by the Mayor’s Office. Commissioner Rahimi seconded the motion. The motion was approved by the four Executive Committee members.



b. Draft Resolution Supporting California State Assembly Bill 1259 (Commissioner Zamora)

Commissioner Zamora provided an overview of Assembly Bill 1259. Commissioners discussed the bill and its consistence with the Commission’s values. Director Pon noted that the Commission must seek approval from the Mayor’s Office before issuing the resolution. At the request of Director Pon, Clerk Shore provided additional information about the bill. Commissioner Rahimi motioned to approve the resolution pending review by the Mayor’s Office. Vice Chair Paz seconded the motion. The motion was approved by the four Executive Committee members.



c. Proposed Statement Condemning Violence in Colombia (Commissioner Mena)

Commissioner Mena provided an overview of Board of Supervisors Resolution 210541 opposing human rights violations in Colombia, introduced by Supervisor Haney. She asked the Commission to publish a statement in support of the resolution. Director Pon proposed the language for a short statement condemning the violation of human rights in Colombia and supporting the Board of Supervisors resolution. Vice Chair Paz motioned to approve the statement. Commissioner Khojasteh seconded the motion. The statement was approved by the three Executive Committee members present.

(Information/Discussion/Action)

a. Invited Speakers

Director Pon provided an overview of the speakers invited to the May 19, 2021 special hearing. Commissioner Khojasteh will connect OCEIA staff with the District Attorney’s Office.



b. Community Outreach

Clerk Shore has sent Commissioners multilingual flyers publicizing the event, and Director Pon asked Commissioners to distribute them to their community networks. Chair Kennelly reiterated the importance of outreach by Commissioners.

(Information/Discussion/Action)

a. Director’s Updates

There were no staff reports.

There was no old business.

There was no new business.

Chair Kennelly adjourned the meeting at 1:31 p.m.