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t 101. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION <br /> Cultivating Community Through Social Justice <br /> MINUTES <br /> Thursday, April 1, 2021 <br /> 6:30 pm—7:30 pm <br /> Special Virtual Meeting <br /> via Zoom <br /> MEMBERS PRESENT STAFF <br /> Ellis Driver Tara May, Civil Rights Specialist <br /> Ana Garcia-Turner Melvyn Blackwell, Intake Specialist <br /> Stephanie Harrell Annette Moore, Director <br /> Allison Mahaley <br /> Frances Castillo <br /> MEMBERS ABSENT <br /> Samantha Beecham (unexcused) <br /> Dion Graham (unexcused) <br /> Tomeka Ward-Satterfield (unexcused) <br /> David La Barre (unexcused) <br /> GUESTS <br /> I. Call to Order—Frances Castillo, Chair <br /> A. Commissioner Frances Castillo called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm. <br /> I. Approval of Statement— February 8, 2021 <br /> A. Commissioner Stephanie Harrell motioned for the HRC to make and publish a statement <br /> addressing violence against Asian Americans and people of Asian descent. Commissioner <br /> Mahaley seconded the motion. All were in favor of the motion. <br /> III. Approval of Executive Committee drafting a resolution for API Heritage Month <br /> A. Commissioner Ana Garcia-Turner motioned for the executive committee to be given <br /> limited delegated authority to write the resolution regarding Asian American and Pacific <br /> Islander Heritage Month. Commissioner Harrell seconded the motion. <br /> IV. Adjourn <br /> A. Commissioner Castillo adjourned the meeting. <br /> B. NEXT VIRTUAL MEETING: April 12, 2021, call-in info to come <br />