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| | 1. | | Call to Order
Minutes note: This meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Snell Rodriguez at 4:04 PM | | | |
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| | 3. | | Welcome from Chair
Minutes note: Chair Snell Rodriguez welcomed attendees and recognized Women’s History Month.
• Girls Day at City Hall – March 26
• Apprenticeship Day – April 16
• Mayor State of the City Address – March 30
• City Hall Career and Resource Fair – April 18
• Poll worker recruitment
Commission’s recent annual report meeting with the Mayor Johnson. Discussion included:
• Expanding housing discrimination protections under Chapter 109
• Housing voucher barriers
• The need for stronger local response because federal and state systems are limited or backlogged
• Mayor responded positively and is open to further review, looking forward to resolutions
Commissioners invited to attend the Judiciary & Legislation Committee Meeting to present the ERC Annual Report on April 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
Chair Snell Rodriguez shared an update on a citywide sensory-inclusive certification initiative. The initiative is expected to provide training and resources for City departments and community-facing organizations. | | | |
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| | 4. | | Approval of LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee Charge
Minutes note: The Commission reviewed the proposed LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee charge.
• Keeping the committee practical and not performative
• Aligning recommendations with Chapter 109
• Identifying departments and policy areas early so the work can lead to action
An amendment was proposed to allow the ERC Chair to appoint either a chair or co-chairs of the committee. No objections were raised.
Motion: Commissioner Halo motion to approve the charge as amended.
Second: Commissioner Boling seconded.
Vote: Full Commission Approval by voice vote. No objections.
Result: Motion carried. | | | |
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| | 5. | | Communications from Committees
Minutes note: Governance
• Introduced Madeleine Miranda Navarro as the recommended final commissioner candidate
• She shared her background in public health and interest in equity work
• Ramona Ramos reported that the appointment is still moving through the City process
• The Commission is expected to be full for the first time in several years
Governance priorities discussed
• Commissioner training
• Open meetings and open records guidance
• Strategic planning
• Possible committee restructuring
Housing
• Housing Committee work is underway
• Creating a housing-related file to organize materials
• Reviewing information from the Legislative Reference Bureau
• Preparing possible resolutions or draft legislation
• Consulting the City Attorney’s Office as needed
• The goal is to move housing recommendations forward efficiently
Ad Hoc Complaints
• No current Committee Updates | | | |
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| | 6. | | ERC and Staff Updates
Minutes note: Chair Snell Rodriguez
• Ability per Chapter 109 to call in other City Departments to report out
• Remain in the scope of Chapter 109
• Resolution on housing is a possibility
Ramona Ramos – Equal Rights Complaints Liaison
• Continued intake of complaints and referrals
• Development of a complaint-processing app in process, making progress
• Commissioner city email access issues
• Plans for name tags and T-shirts for outreach events
• Possible intern(s) support for summer outreach
• The Equal Rights Specialist position will be filled
• Training opportunities through the City Clerk’s Office
• Ramona Ramos’ promotion announced, she will continue supporting the ERC during the transition period | | | |
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| | 7. | | Community Announcements
Minutes note: • Future planning for International Human Rights Day
• Need to reschedule committee planning | | | |
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| | 8. | | Adjournment
Minutes note: Motion to adjourn. Approved.
Meeting adjourned at 5:31 PM | | | |
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