Meeting Details

Meeting Name: EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/17/2026 4:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 301-A, City Hall
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   1. Call to Order

Minutes note: This meeting was called to order by Commission Chair Snell Rodriguez 4:06 PM
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   2. Roll Call     Roll call Not available
   3. Approval of Previous Minutes

Minutes note: Previous minutes approved without objection.
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   4. Welcome remarks from the Chair

Minutes note: • Chair welcomed attendees. • Recognized Pride Month & also noted the upcoming Juneteenth observance and flag raising. Introductions: ERC Commissioners • Madeline Miranda Navarro was introduced. • The Commission recessed briefly for the swearing-in of Madeline Miranda Navarro. • Following the oath, the meeting returned to the agenda. • Commissioners discussed parking reimbursement procedures. • Reimbursement was described as up to 10 meetings annually, subject to attendance and city process
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   5. Chapter 109

Minutes note: • The Commission discussed Chapter 109 as the ordinance guiding its work. • Members discussed possible housing-related amendments and protected classes. • The Commission requested follow-up review of Madison’s ordinance and complaint process. • The City Attorney’s Office asked to be included in those discussions.
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   6. Communication from Committees

Minutes note: Governance Committee • Updated ERC handbook was provided. • Discussion was held on keeping up with ERC Milwaukee.gov email. • Discussion was held on a future City Hall tour and training sessions for commissioners. • Planning was discussed for an ERC commissioner get-together at Chill on the Hill. LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee • No update provided Ad Hoc Housing • Commissioner Boling shared Chair Snell Rodriguez already provided the update. Ad Hoc International Human Rights Day Planning Committee • Commissioner Boling reported out the planning committee is moving along • Have a Theme, “Our Canvas Our Community- Housing & Human Rights” • Plan for interactive programming and a brunch • Meeting every two weeks, Set date Dec 11AM –2PM • Potential sponsorship per Commissioner Manjarrez-Renteria
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   7. Communication from Staff Ramona Ramos

Minutes note: • Ramona Ramos presented the ERC web-based complaint tracking system. • The system is intended to track complaints, calls, emails, walk-ins, and follow-up activity • Staff reported that complaints continued to be received and processed. • Staff also clarified which City training modules were mandatory for commissioners using City email accounts. • Members discussed reporting, confidentiality, language access, and launch timing • Members emphasized the need to explain the Commission’s role clearly and avoid creating unrealistic expectations
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   8. Community Announcements

Minutes note: • The Commission discussed Juneteenth outreach and event staffing. • Members also discussed future event planning and the need for earlier scheduling of outreach dates. • Mexican Fiesta and other community events were referenced as future outreach opportunities • August ERC Meeting Recess suggestion. • July 27, ADA Anniversary Celebration at Independence First
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   9. Adjournment

Minutes note: Motion to adjourn. Approved. Meeting adjourned at 5:32 PM
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