REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Travis K. Hopkins, Assistant City Manager
Subject:
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Approve appointments to the Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) as recommended by City Council Liaisons, Mayor Kim Carr and Councilmember Natalie Moser
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Statement of Issue:
The Human Relations Task Force has two (2) vacancies on their task force to be filled by members of the Huntington Beach community. The City Council liaisons recommend appointing Debbi Parrott and Chris Hoff to fill these vacancies.
Financial Impact:
Not applicable.
Recommended Action:
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A) Approve the appointment of Debbi Parrott as a member of the Human Relations Task Force through December 31, 2023, the end of term for the current vacancy; and,
B) Approve the appointment of Chris Hoff as a member of the Human Relations Task Force through December 31, 2021, the end of term for the current vacancy.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the recommended appointments and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Human Relations Task Force (HRTF) was formed in April 1997 with a mission to "promote and celebrate diversity in our community through education and understanding." Currently, there are two available vacancies on the Task Force, due to term resignations. The City advertised recruitment through the following means: announcement of the vacancies on the City's website, social media, City Manager's Reports, and at multiple HRTF meetings. Twelve (12) new applications were received by the deadline of January 26, 2021.
City Council liaisons, Mayor Kim Carr and Council Member Natalie Moser, along with the HRTF's officers, Chair Vashia Rhone and Vice Chair Antonio Benitez, reviewed the applications, interviewed the top applicants, and have recommended residents Debbi Parrott and Chris Hoff to fill these vacancies. Their backgrounds and skills are detailed in t...
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