Commission on Human Rights Meeting

Date: April 22, 2025

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Meeting Information:

1. Join In Person:
Human Resources Large Training Room
575 Administration Drive, Suite 117C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Limited seating is available for public participants.

2. Join Virtually Via ZOOM:
Participate by computer, table, or smartphone application. Go to: https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/99356615285?pwd=UUlSNllDQkUvTitzTWQ5bnNkL2NBUT09
Webinar ID: 993 5661 5285
Passcode: 575862

3. Join In ZOOM By Telephone:
Dial +1 (669) 900 9128
Webinar ID: 993 5661 5285
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Registration Required: No

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First District: Howard Sapper, Maria Barakat (Leave of Absence), Daniel H Sohn
Second District: Nichole Warwick (Vice Chair)
Third District: Katrina Phillips (Chair), Liz Cruz Reyes (Officer-at-Large)
Fourth District: Irmina Benson, Cecilia Sofranko
Fifth District: Lyndsey Burcina, Nick Thayer, Susan Hirsch

Agenda

I. Call To Order – Mission Statement – Roll Call – Phillips

II. Community Spotlight
This month’s community spotlight is Princess Brianna Thea Caradja presenting on the work she is doing internationally to support the mission of Human Rights.

III. State of California Civil Rights Conflict Resolution Unit Presentation
Kendra Tanancea and Marquez will educate the Commission on their work and provide resources.

IV. Consent Items– Phillips
1. Approval of the March 25, 2025, meeting minutes.

V. Openings and appointments– Phillips
1. Openings – two (2) in the Second District, one (1) in the Third District, and one (1) in the Fourth District.

VI. Public Comment on Non-Agendized Items – Phillips
Public comment is limited to two minutes per topic or four minutes when using interpretation services.

VII. Officer Reports and Administrative Updates
Officers and Staff to discuss administrative-related matters including, but not limited to, field trip ideas and speaker coordination.
1. Fiscal year ends June 30, 2025, but please submit all reimbursements by June 6th.
2. Nominations for Officers occurring on May 27, 2025
3. Strategic planning meeting occurring on May 27, 2025

VIII. Ad Hoc Committee and Project Committee Updates
Commissioners to provide reports and/or updates from the work being done by their ad hoc committee(s) and/or project committee(s).
1. Sonoma County Human Rights Visibility Project 2.0
2. Housing and Homelessness
3. Disability Justice
4. Racial Equity and Social Justice Framework
5. Adult Prom
6. Youth Commission on Human Rights

IX. Regular Calendar – Discussion and possible action on items below

1. Pride Resolution- Phillips
Review the content and vote on the resolution
2. Youth Commission Resolution- Cruz Reyes
Review the content and vote on the resolution
3. Kathleen Finigan Award -Phillips
Seeking a committee of 2 or 3 Commissioners to work on this project with Staff.
4. Endorsing Community United to Resist Fascism (CURF) Statement of Purpose
Review the language of the statement and possibly endorse it.

X. Additional Agenda Items for The Next Commission Meeting– Phillips

XI. Adjournment

Meeting Documentation

Agenda Packet

Agendas and Materials

Agendas and Materials: Agendas and most supporting materials are available on the Commission’s website.

Due to legal, copyright, privacy or policy considerations, not all materials are posted online.

Disabled Accommodation

If you have a disability which requires an accommodation, an alternative format, or requires another person to assist you while attending this meeting, please contact the Deputy Clerk at (707) 565-1851, as soon as possible to ensure arrangements for accommodation.

Approval of the Consent Calendar

The Consent Calendar includes routine financial and administrative actions that are usually approved by a single majority vote. There will be no discussion on these items prior to voting on the motion unless Commission Members request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.

Public Comment

Any member of the audience desiring to address the Commission on a matter on the agenda:

Members of the public are invited to join this meeting via Zoom teleconferencing or in-person. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the subject under discussion. Each person is usually granted 3 minutes to speak; time limitations are at the discretion of the Chair.

While members of the public are welcome to address the Commission, under the Brown Act, Commission members may not deliberate or take action on items not on the agenda, and generally may only listen.

Commitment to Civil Engagement

All are encouraged to engage in respectful dialog that supports freedom of speech and values diversity of opinion. Commissioners, Staff, and the public are encouraged to:

Create an atmosphere of respect and civility where Commissioners, County Staff, and the Public are free to express their ideas within the time and content parameters established by the Brown Act and CHR’s standard Parliamentary procedures (Robert’s Rules of Order);
Establish and maintain a cordial and respectful atmosphere during discussions;
Foster meaningful dialogue free of attacks of a personal nature and/or attacks based on age, (dis)ability, class, education level, gender, gender identity, occupation, race and/or ethnicity, sexual orientation;
Listen with an open mind to all information, including dissenting points of view, regarding issues presented to the Commission;
Recognize it is sometimes difficult to speak at meetings, and out of respect for each person's perspective, allow speakers to have their say without comment or body gestures, including booing, whistling or clapping.