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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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| | 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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