HUMAN RIGHTS AND FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Receive report on the new Human Rights and Fair Housing ordinance and website and direct staff accordingly
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DEPARTMENT: City Clerk’s Office
SUBMITTED BY: Ruth Broder, CDBG Coordinator
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
On December 15, 2020 the City Council adopted a Human Rights and Fair Housing ordinance which established the new Human Rights and Fair Housing Commission and provided authority and procedures for handling discrimination complaints.
DISCUSSION:
Staff co-liaison and the City’s new DEI Manager, Geneace Williams, will provide an overview of the ordinance related to Commission authority. She will also report on Commission training, website updates, and the role of the staff co-liaison.