Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Agenda Item

Date: February 23, 2021 7

To: Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Subject: UPDATE ON VACANCIES – DEMOGRAPHICS AND PROCESS FOR COMMISSION SEAT NOMINATIONS

Overview The Commission has two (2) open seats for nomination. The Commission requested updated demographics of the current members. Today, staff will present the updated demographics and provide the overview of the process for the Commission nominated seats.

Action Item(s) Review the demographics information presented and identify communities currently underrepresented on the Commission.

Background The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission (Commission) was established on May 19, 2020, to “promote positive human relations, respect, and the integrity of every individual regardless of gender, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or citizenship status.” (Resolution Number 20-054, Section 1.) The County of San Diego Board of Supervisors established the Commission as a “positive step to reduce sources of tension and conflict in San Diego County,” with the intention of making “recommendations to alleviate discrimination and intolerance and serve as a resource to the Board of Supervisors and County departments on issues related to human rights and relations. The Commissioners would serve as a liaison to community groups, provide feedback on effective outreach and engagement tactics and review progress made to lessen hate crimes, bias, human rights violations and other related matters.” (Board Letter, Agenda Item 26, May 19, 2020.)

The Commission is comprised of thirty-one (31) members. Of those thirty-one (31) members, the Commission nominates seven (7) for appointment by the Board. There are factors for the Commission to consider in making their nominations. Specifically, “[e]ach Commission nomination shall: . . . attempt to nominate members of the community to create a Commission that is reflective of:” a. “the demographics, diversity, and culture of San Diego County; b. including, comprehensive representation of age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic background, culture, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical distribution; c. consider the prospective Commissioner’s knowledge and awareness of the problems and causes of intergroup tension and conflict; and, d. demonstrated commitment to fostering better human relations.” (Resolution No 20-054, Section 3.)

The Commission adopted and Board approved Bylaws also reflect the above requirements. (Bylaws, Article II, Section A.) Nominations by the Commission require a majority vote for the nominees to be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for confirmation.

Pursuant to the Resolution establishing the Commission, as well the Bylaws, there are thirty-one (31) seats, comprised as follows: the Board of Supervisors each nominate three individuals, one of which is a youth, for a total of fifteen (15); two (2) members are seated ex-officio; seven (7) seats are designated for named outside organizations to designate their nominee to the Board for confirmation; and, seven (7) seats are designated for the Commission to name individuals for Board confirmation. Currently, there are ten (10) Board nominated seats and two (2) Commission nominated seats vacant.

The seven (7) outside organization seats and their current designees are: 1) Jewish Family Service of San Diego (Kate Clark); 2) San Diego LGBT Community Center (Cara Dessert); 3) International Rescue Committee (Rashid Essa); 4) San Diego Rapid Response Network (Norma Chavez-Peterson); 5) Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association (Angela Elliot Santos); 6) San Diego Chapter of the Black American Political Association of California (Ellen Nash); and, 7) Asian Pacific Islander representative who shall be appointed by the Union of Pan Asian Communities, Asian Business Association of San Diego, and San Diego API Coalition (Samuel Tsoi).

Terms of Commission Members Commission member terms are based on how they were nominated. Those members who were nominated by a Board of Supervisor serves for a term concurrently with the term of the nominating Supervisor’s term. Members nominated by the Commission serve a two-year term. Members nominated/designated by one of the seven (7) outside organizations listed in the Resolution establishing the Commission serve an indefinite period.

Demographics of the County and Commission The Commission asked for the demographics of the County and Commission as it reviews opportunities for representation on the Commission. We obtained the information about the County from the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), the Pew Research Center, and the Williams Institute from UCLA School of Law. The Commission demographics were based on self-reported answers. Please see the attached demographics summary (Attachment A).

Nomination Process The Commission can nominate individuals who have submitted applications. The Commission makes its nominations in light of the factors listed in the Resolution and stated herein.

The nomination process established by the Commission is as follows:

1. Receive updated demographics and identify opportunities for representation on the Commission; 2. Members receive and review the applications; 3. Each Member creates a shortlist of up to 3 individuals for Commission consideration; 4. Members send staff their shortlist a week before the nominations meeting; 5. Staff compiles the list, noting names identified multiple times, and includes the information in the Agenda materials; 6. The Commission discusses and makes nominations from the names submitted at the designated nominations meeting;

Through February 19th, 55 applications have been received. This includes 31 applications submitted as part of the earlier nomination process. We are including the applications with this Agenda item so that you have sufficient time to review them and send in your respective shortlists (Attachment C). For ease of reference, we have made a list of all the applicant names (Attachment B).

Next Steps The Commission has two (2) seats for which to make nominations.

1. At today’s meeting, the Commission is asked to undertake Step 1: Receive the updated demographics and identify opportunities for representation on the Commission. 2. Review the applications and send staff your shortlist by February 28th. 3. Nominations will be on the March 4th Agenda.

Attachments A. Demographics Summary B. Applicant List of Names C. 55 Applications

Originating Department Office of Ethics and Compliance

Contact Person(s): Claudia Silva Office of Ethics and Compliance (619) 531-5174

2021 Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission Application List Applications Received through February 19, 2021

1. Abena Briscoe-Stephenson 2. AJ Wilson 3. Andrew Feaster 4. Benjamin Mendoza 5. Bettie Wells 6. Blanca Melendrez 7. Brandan Robertson 8. Brenda Miller 9. Bruce Abrams 10. Catherine Mattice 11. Christian Tyler Allen 12. Christina Griffin-Jones 13. Christina Perry 14. Cinnamon Clark 15. Devorah Marcus 16. Donna Smith 17. Dwight Ritter 18. Eissa Jamil 19. Fernando Lopez 20. Gaphyne Watson 21. Gayle Wise 22. Griselda Delgado 23. Helen Horvath 24. Joan Domingos 25. Julia Legaspi 26. Kate Chasin 27. Keisha Clark 28. Lucero Chavez Ramirez 29. Madeline Wozniak 30. Marlena Balderas 31. Max Disposti 32. Mejgan Afshan 33. Mudita Tiwary 34. Nadia Kean-Ayub 35. Patricia Kay Coleman 36. Rachel Zhan 37. RC Shields 38. Regina Roberts 39. Ryan Darsey 40. Richard Barton 41. Rickie Brown 42. Robert Brown 43. Rosa Vasquez

1 44. Ryan Trabuco 45. Samuel Merrill 46. Sarah Farouq 47. Terrence Shigg 48. Tezeru Teshome 49. Theodore Kagan 50. Tiffany Gonzalez 51. Vanessa Green 52. William Felix 53. William Kelly 54. Yasmeen Obeid 55. Zoe McNeil

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE

INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form in its entirety. Be sure to include the full title of the Board, Commission or Committee for which you desire consideration. Note the additional requirements listed at the bottom of the second page. For Official Use On/

Please note that this application is a public record subject to disclosure. This application will be maintained for a period of one year. After one year, it is necessary to file a new application for another year of eligibility.

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Mendoza Benjamin last Name First Name Human Relations Commission District 4 Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying/or Membership Supervisorial District You live In

Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? Racial Equality, Gender Equity, Homelessness, Housing, Education

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed N/A N/A

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served N/A N/A

Page I of3 STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of California, San Diego Current Employer Community Programs Advisor 5 years Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment University of San Diego Graduate Assistant 2 years Seattle Central College Executive Assistant to the President 3 years

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? I would bring my exgensive background in communications, organizational leadership, civic engagement work, and experience with advocacy trainings. Some of the analytical skills I developed during these experiences include: effectively working with others, consensus building techniques, effective communication, data-based decision making, and critical questioning strategies. My own identity development work empowered me to play a more active role in advocating for change and ensuring fair representation for marginalized communities. My history of facilitating open dialogues and consensus based decision-making would make me an asset to th is team.

Please list community organizations to which you belong: City Heights Town Council - Board Member Kim Center for Social Balance - Research Advisory Committee San Diego Pride - Transgender Programs Coordinator, Youth Mentor, Assistant Parade Manager University of San Diego LGBTQ Alumni Group - Chair UC San Diego Census Taskforce - Chair

NOTE: Candidates for the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, Assessment Appeals Board, County Hearing Officer, Eye Gnat Abatement Appeals Board, Fly Abatement and Appeals Board and/or Planning Commission, are required to submit evidence of their qualifications and a Statement of Incompatible Activities Related to County Duties (Form 519) that can be found on the Clerk of the Board's website at: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/forms .html. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Membership qualifications for all County Boards, Commissions and Committees may be accessed through the Clerk of the Board's website at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bcac/ or by calling (619) 531-5600. This Application will be considered complete when such requirements are provided by the applicant.

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my kno edge.

7/27/2020 Date

Page 2 of3 CONTACT INFORMATION

Note: Personal information may be withheld from public view as allowed by law.

Mendoza Benjamin

last Name First Name Human Relations Commission District 4

Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

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Page 3 of3 Benjamin Mendoza

[ [ ] Education ------M.A. H igher E ducation Leadership - University of San Diego, San Diego, CA May 2015 B.A. Communication Studies - Seattle University, Seattle, WA June 2010 Cwn Laude

Professional Work Experience ______

Community Program s Advisor - Associated Students - S.P.A.C.E.S, UC San Diego April 2017 - Present o Support student-initiated and student-run access, yield, and retention programming for historically underrepresented student communities both on campus and off. o Advise a student staff of 45+ in the development and coordination of over 100 events, programs, and services annually while managing a budget of nearly $1,000,000. o Develop training sessions, workshops, and organizational retreats for SPACES Board of Directors, Directors, All-Staff, volunteers, and affiliated student organizations on a variety of leadership, diversity, and social justice topics. o Assess and evaluate participant engagement and program effectiveness by employing a variety of assessment methods, analyzing data collected, and composing statistical reports in order to provide data-based recommendations for further program growth and development.

Office Manager & Affiliate Program Coordinator - Cross-Cultural Center, UC San Diego July 2015 - April 2017 o Coordinated the Cross-Cultural Center Affiliate Program for 35+ faculty, department, staff, and student groups which included quarterly leadership workshops and an annual three day leadership retreat. o Supervised 3-4 student interns and provided a social justice based curriculwn that engaged interns with topics such as institutional racism, activism on and off campus, LGBTQ allyship, and gender equity. o Served as point of contact for facility scheduling and CCC liaison for approximately 1000-1200 events annually for student organizations, campus departments, staff associations, and off-campus stakeholders.

Program Coordinator - NCCHC Leadership Fellows Program, University of San Diego January 2014 - June 2015 o Created and developed an annual marketing and recruitment plan that contributed to a 45% increase in applicants from across the country. o Coordinated and organized program related activities and events including, meetings, conference seminars, interviews, travel, teleconference calls, and other programmatic needs. o Researched and identified key data sources to prepare reports and correspondence such as memos, emails, charts, meeting minutes, meeting notes, and other support materials.

Executive Assistant to the President - President's Office, Seattle Central College August 2011 - August 2013 o Completed a broad variety of administrative tasks for the President including: managing an expectedly active calendar of appointments; communicating directly, and on behalf of the President, with Board members, donors, staff, and students on matters related to President's Office initiatives. o Actively monitored and maintained budgets; evaluated costs for expenditures; completed all travel related documents; completed payroll documents, as well as personnel service contracts for both the President's Office and the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Institutional Research. o Assisted the President in navigating highly political, sensitive, and complex issues occurring at the institution as well as coordinated the compilation of financial, purchasing, and personnel reports and records.

Program Coordinator - President's Office, Seattle Central College November 2010 - August 2011 o Facilitated, supported, and coordinated committee and college-wide communications, reservations and other arrangements for on and off-site meetings for the President's Office and the Office of Strategic Initiatives and Institutional Research. o Trained and supervised student employees; provided assistance for student crisis situations; and provided assistance with copier, fax, and other technical needs for the Ad.ministration Center. o Answered telephone; screened calls and visitors for the Ad.ministration Center; and acted as a point of contact for facility and security matters. Graduate Assistantships ______

Graduate Assistant - Center for Student Success, University of San Diego June 2014- June 2015 o Conducted student coaching meetings with undergraduate students on academic probation, mid-term deficiency grades, and/ or are referred to the Center for Student Success for support. o Assisted in the coordination and implementation of new student orientation (fall and spring) for transfer and first- year students. This included being an active member of the Transfer Orientation Committee and advising the Transfer Transition Team and Spring Orientation Team. o Oversaw operations at the Commuter Student Commons (CSC), track commuter student transition via Map Works, design and implement commuter specific programming, and supervise 7 student staff in the CSC.

Graduate Assistant - United Front Multicultural Center, University of San Diego August 2013 - June 2014 o Developed and coordinated equity, diversity, and inclusion programming such as Multicultural Night, Chicano Graduation, monthly Community Lunches, and spring leadership retreats. o Advised and supported student staff and identity-based student organization leaders through program and leadership development. o Facili tated workshops and trainings on diversity, inclusion, and leadership as well as assisted in the development of diversity and inclusion initiatives within the Center through collaboration with campus and community stakeholders.

Leadership Experience ______

Research Advisory Committee Member - The Kim Center fo r Social Balance October 2019 - Present o Assist in identifying core metrics for workplace gender equity with the purpose of building comprehensive tools to advance the commitment to bridging the gender equity gap in public and private sector organizations. o Serve as the liaison for LGBTQIA community when reviewing core metrics, evaluation tools, and compiled reports of submitted deliverables. o Provide insights and strategies on addressing gap areas in the developing research by sharing relevant studies, findings, and best practices. UC San Diego Census Liaison - University of California, Office of the Presid ent July 2019 - Present o Work collaboratively with State and Government Relations and the UC Office of the President to promote participation in the 2020 Census on the UC San Diego campus. o Coordinate the UC San Diego Census Taskforce to educate UC San Diego students, staff, and faculty on the importance of being counted and also generating materials for them to share with their own networks (family, friends, and local community contacts). o Ensure all UC commitments are fulfilled at the conclusion of the 2020 Census deadline. With particular attention to education and awareness for undercounted communities (foreign-born residents, renters, individuals living in homes without broadband, people living dose/ below poverty line, and children under five). Transgender Programs Coordinator - San Diego Pride July 2019 - Present o Develop, implement, and coordinate a broad array of activities and programs for the transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary community, such as the San Diego Trans Coalition and Trans Pride Village. o Connecting community members with necessary resources (culturally proficient information, organizations, providers and services) as well as conducting transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary competency trainings. o Maintaining and developing collaborations with other local, statewide and national transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary organizations. Assistant Parade Manager - San Diego Pride September 2018 - Present o Coordinate all components of the parade application process including the JotForm online application and payment processes, management of parade registration database, ongoing contingent communication, and planning and executing three parade safety trainings for representatives from 300 parade contingents. o Determine staffing and volunteer shift needs, create and manage volunteer shifts in Betterlmpact volunteer management system, develop department curriculum fo r 300-person training sessions, and supervise volu nteers and parade leadership team to support the organization's goals and expectations. o Support the organization's volunteer program with volunteer database management, recruitment for Pride volunteer opportunities, completing room reservations for internal meetings and outside community groups, and coordinating event logistics for annual volunteer appreciation celebration. 2019 Student-Scholar Conference Co-Chair - California Council of Cultural Centers in Higher Ed. July 2018 - Feb. 2019 o Led logistics planning for a one-day drive-in conference that was designed to create a pipeline for undergraduate and graduate student-scholars to enter the field of social justice, identity, and advocacy o n college campuses. o Coordinated a committee of students and staff from various campus departments to fonnulate a meaningful program schedule for the 20+ higher education institutions in California that participated. o Outreached and secured funding and sponsorships from campus entities (Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Office, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Life Office, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) and professional organizations (American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International). Youth Programs Coordinator - San Diego Pride November 2017 - Present o Serve as a mentor by fostering sense of belonging and leadership among LGBTQ junior-high and high-school-aged youth. o Assist in the coordination of Pride's youth programing, including but not limited to: Pride Youth Leadership Academy, Pride Youth Collective, Fridays at Pride, and the Pride Youth Art Show by providing training, resource, and community support. o Provide organizational support and guidance to coalition-led projects and programs and collaborate with LGBTQ youth serving professionals in the San Diego region.

Institutional Committee Involvement

University of California San Diego University of San Diego o Co-Curricular Record Evaluation Committee o Board of Trustees -Academic Affairs Committee o Civic Engagement Workgroup o Transfer Orientation Committee o Overnight Planning Committee o SOLES D ean Search Committee o LGBT Scholarship Committee

Seattle Central College Seattle University o Executive Leadership Council o Multicultural Programming Fund o President's Cabinet o Office of Multicultural Affairs Alliance o District Vice Presidents of Student o President's Advisory Board Services Committee

Affiliations & Memberships ______

o City Heights Town Council - Member at Large 2019 - Present o San D iego Trans Coalition - Committee Member 2019 - Present o American College Personnel Association - College Student Educators International 2018 - Present o San Diego Pride - 2019 Volunteer of the Year 2014 - Present o Trans Pride San Diego - Committee Co-Chair 2018 - 2019 o California Council of Cultural Centers in Higher Education (CaCCCHE) 2014-2019 o National Association Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) 2014- 2018 o San Diego LGBT Community Center - 20 17 Young Professionals Council Academy Graduate 2017-2018 o The Trevor Project - Social Media Coordinator 2016-2018 o UCSD LGBT Staff & Faculty Association - Executive Board 2016 - 2017 o International Leadership Association (ILA) 2014 - 2017 o Classified Development Advisory Committee (CD AC) 2010 - 2011 o Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) 2010 - 2011 o Lifelong AIDS Alliance - Mp01verment Core Team Member 2007 - 2010

Technical Skills ------o Expert with MAC OS and Windows operating systems o Expert in developing online presence via social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft OneDrive software, and Google Suite. o Proficient with managing Constant Contact, WordPress, and Betterlmpact

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APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE . . . . . · ER\<. OF TH~ '.?_--:_ . • INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form m ,ts entirety. Be sure to include thev1--,-,r: ,~1 \r'::-: 1 '' . · full title of the Board, Commission or Committee for which you desire consideration. ' Note the additional requirements listed at the bottom of the second page. For Official Use On/

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Marcus Devorah last Name First Name

Human Relations Commission 2 Name ofBoard, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Apply ing for Membership Supervisorial District Yo u Live In

County boards, commissions, and committees meet at times mutually satisfactory to the members. Day meetings are more common than evening meetings. Will you be able to schedule your time accordingly? ■ Yes □ No Friday afternoon through Saturday evening I am unavailable because of Shabbat (the Jewish Sa~ Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? My principal areas of interest are working collaboratively with neighbors and fellow San Diegans irg I am especially focused on concerns for religious tolerance, excellence in education, LGBT equalib

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served

Page I of3 STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Tempie Emanu-EI of San Diego Current Employer Senior Rabbi 7 years Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment Temple Beth El, Great Neck, NY Associate Rabbi 5 years Various synagogues & Jewish cec9 Rabbinic Intern 5 years REI, San Jose, CA Assistant Dept. Manager 2 years American School of Milan Music Teacher 1 year

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? I am the Senior Rabbi of a large, vibrant, socially engaged congregation in the Del Cerro neighbot'j I am also the current president of SORA (San Diego Rabbinic Association). I work with all of the fH Jewish congregations in San Diego County as well as their leadership. I am also the current prest:5 of SORA (San Diego Rabbinic Association) so I bring the voices, concerns, and dreams of a broq9 of our San Diego Jewish community. Our Jewish values as well as our lived experiences with COrij from a wide range of socio-economic realities here in San Diego informs my perspectives and exrij

Please list community organizations to which you belong: SDUSD SHEAC (San Diego Unified School District Sexual Health Education Advisory Committeea SORA (San Diego Rabbinic Association) - Current President, member since 2013 Faith Leaders for Reproductive Justice

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Rabbi Devorah Marcus July 24, 2020 Applicant 's Signature Date

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APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Last Name First Name

Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government?

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served

Page 1 of 3 STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Current Employer

Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest?

Please list community organizations to which you belong:

NOTE: Candidates for the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, Assessment Appeals Board, County Hearing Officer, Eye Gnat Abatement Appeals Board, Fly Abatement and Appeals Board and/or Planning Commission, are required to submit evidence of their qualifications and a Statement of Incompatible Activities Related to County Duties (Form 519) that can be found on the Clerk of the Board’s website at: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/forms.html. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Membership qualifications for all County Boards, Commissions and Committees may be accessed through the Clerk of the Board’s website at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bcac/ or by calling (619) 531-5600. This Application will be considered complete when such requirements are provided by the applicant.

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant’s Signature Date

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Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

HORVATH HELEN Last Name First Name

HUMAN RIGHTS COMISSION 2ND Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

County boards, commissions, and committees meet at times mutually satisfactory to the members. Day meetings are more common than evening meetings. Will you be able to schedule your time accordingly? ii Yes D No WORK FROM HOME. Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? HUMAN RIGHTS, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, AND VETERANS ISSUES.

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed SAN DIEGO MILITARY AND VETERAN ADVISORY COUNCIL MAY 2017

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served SAN DIEGO MILITARY AND VETERAN ADVISORY COUNCIL MAY 2017-PRESENT SAN DIEGO WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP - SCHOOL TO YOUTH COUNCIL 2005-2009 (APPROX) MAYOR, RIVER VILLAGE, FOR BELVOIR, VA (COMMAND LVL APPT) 1990-1991 ALZHEIMER CARE COUNCIL, SAN DIEGO 2017/18-2019

Pagel of3 STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

ILKA TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE (ECG) Current Employer

CEO & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST (ILKA) AND WRITER/RESEARCHER (ECM) 8 (ILKA)/NEW (ECM) Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment HW ASSOCIATES Job coachNoc Rehab 3 years VARIOUS MENTAL HEAL TH POSITIONS ------THERAPIST 6 years FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Equal Opportunity Specialist (GS-11 , 21 years Pension Admin, HR, Healthcare MGT, Veteran Issues

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? 20+ Years of regulatory experience in federal government (enforcement and policy development), Counseling , Human Factors Engineering, program development and design, employment laws and career development, executive coaching/leadership, designing innovation and change (created a $4M chg in 2016 for Army), organizational development and systems thinking/redesign, diversity and human relations, examination of systems and processes , social security, child services, mental health systems, survey design and development (experienced psychometrician), legal research, human behavior, psychological assessments, clinical counseling.

Please list community organizations to which you belong: Military and Veterans Advisory Council, VetWow (women's veteran advocacy), Dignity after Football (traumatic brain injury and employment group), various social media groups. Former candidate for the 50th District Congressional Seat (2019-March 3, 2020).

NOTE: Candidates for the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, Assessment Appeals Board, County Hearing Officer, Eye Gnat Abatement Appeals Board, Fly Abatement and Appeals Board and/or Planning Commission, are required to submit evidence of their qualifications and a Statement of Incompatible Activities Related to County Duties (Form 519) that can be found on the Clerk of the Board's website at: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/fom1s .html. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Membership qualifications for all County Boards, Commissions and Committees may be accessed through the Clerk of the Board's website at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bcac/ or by calling (619) 531-5600. This Application will be considered complete when such requirements are provided by the applicant.

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Page 3 of 3 Helen L. Horvath, PsyD,

Education, Honors, and Certificates PsyD, Organizational Development Psychology 2013 California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University, Fresno, CA

Marriage and Family Therapy Certificate 2002 Adler Dreikurs Institute, Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology (HBCU) 2001 Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

Bachelor of Science, Psychology 1998 Bowie State University, Bowie, MD

Community Veteran's Advocate. Selected by San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacobs to be the Member at Large for the San Diego Military and Veterans Advisory Council. Through this effort she supports and advocates for veterans' rights and services in the County. Nominated in August 2017 to be the Chairperson, San Diego Military and Veterans Advisory Council (SDMV AC). Nominated to be a member of the OneVA Community Advisory Board for San Diego Regional Veterans Administration where she impacts Veteran's public policy through recommended policy and regulatory changes to the Regional Directors of Benefits and Healthcare. Ran for Congressional seat for 50th District.

Key Qualifications Entrepreneur: Utilizing her more than 20 years of Federal military and civil service; she designed and developed ILKA Technologies, Inc. Certified Veteran Enterprise (SDVOSB). ILKA Technologies, Inc. is a professional and technical consultancy firm. Using psychological principles, she designed a virtual 3D training environment - Project IRIS (integrated resources information system). IRIS is designed to address invisible disabilities in the workplace while allowing training and professional development to those who are unable to attend a regular training program (ADA compliant). Dr. Horvath has participated in senior level advisory councils and boards. She has trained and coached many senior leaders (Brigadier General and above) in the further development of their leadership skills. As a leader, she takes a collaborative approach to leadership that is founded in the OPM 5 ECQs. Designed the Affinity model of communication that utilizes the Objective, Reflective, Interpretive, and Decision (ORID) model of communication. These are translated into any program she designs and facilitates along with her staff Her areas of expertise include:

Group Facilitation Team Dynamics Human Resources Organizational Systems Assessment Organizational Systems Change Psychology Performance Management Leadership Development Executive Coaching Contract Management Human Factors Engineering Innovation & Design Career Development Resume - Horvath, Page 2 of 4 Psychological Practitioner. Provide organizational consultations relating to individual, team, and systemic factors within organizations. Trained and experienced diversity and inclusion specialist (worked for US Dept of Ag EEO offices). Designed a County of San Diego systemic change for the San Diego Board of Supervisors through the SDMVAC as Chair. This planned design change resulted in a revision to the county ordinance governing the MV AC Council. As a psychological practitioner, provided training, professional development, executive coaching, and psychometric evaluations for confidential clients. Former Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (children and families) . Provided 360-degree assessments and executive coaching to senior leaders.

Curriculum Development. Develop and deliver leadership and management facilitation, team facilitation, curriculum design and development and other organizational psychology programming. Created a kinesthetic learning 3D model of training that addresses various learning and psychological disabilities to meet disability training requirements. She designed a human centered design process course entitle "Design and Innovation Thought Method (DITM©)". DITM is a program that examines the systems and processes within the organizational system while addressing communications and behavioral issues.

Psychometrician and Researcher. Designed a career readiness evaluation tool that analyzes career readiness behaviors for departing military service members and their families based upon the OPM 5 ECQs and 28 sub-competencies.

Facilitator. Health care instructor Department of the Army and university professor. Facilitated Health care systems related training courses and university courses in human behavior. Course facilitated include:

Introduction to Psychology and Sociology Human Behavior Computer Systems and Design Design and Innovation Thought Method (DITM) Introduction to Systems Administration Composite Health Care System (CHCS) Psychological Aspects of Technology Game Theory Situational Leadership/Conflict Resolution Critical Thinking

Past Employment Positions: Marriage and Family Therapist, ICE contracted holding facility, El Cajon, CA Adjunct Professor, 6/99-6/2003, College of Southern Maryland Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Center for Children, La Plata, MD 2002-2003 Trained and experience Art and Play Therapist GS-I 1, EoE Specialist and Organizational Change Practitioner, US Department of Agriculture - 2000-2001. Graduate Assistant to Dr. Cubie Bragg, Program Coordinator, Counseling Department, Bowie State University. 1998-2000 Graduate Employee. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation - 12/95-0l/2000 - TPD2 GS-9, Supervisory Computer Systems Instructor and Designer, 8/93-10/95, US DOD GS-7, Health Care Management-Tri-Care Northeast -District of Washington 1990-1993 GS-7 - Administrative Manager, Military Sealift Command, Navy Yard, Anacostia. 1990 GSS - Personnel/Research Management (CNO), US Navy, Arlington, VA 1988-1990. Resume - Horvath, Page 3 of 4

US Army Veteran-(Germany, US, Hawai'i). Final assignment was with the 515 th MP Battalion (FORSCOM) Military Police Investigations Unit, Fort Lee, VA.

Professional Affiliations and Awards Former Congressional Candidate, 50th Congressional District, California (2018-March 2020). Ran for Congressional Seat to overtake indicted Congressman Hunter's position. Lost in the primaries in March 2020.

San Diego OneVA Community Advisory Board, VA San Diego (9/2017 to 9/2019).

Former Chair, San Diego Military and Veteran Advisory Council - appointed by Supervisor Jacob, Chair, San Diego Board of Supervisors (BOS). Provide senior advisory services to the BOS relating to military and veteran's issues. Currently a sitting member of the Council.

San Diego Alzheimer's Care Project, Appointed by Supervisor Jacob, Chair, San Diego Board of Supervisors. Provide input into veteran's Alzheimer care in the County. Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2014-2018) Member.

San Diego Workforce Partnership, School to Career Youth Council (2005-2009) Steering Committee Member, Bowie State University,$ l .5M Kellogg Foundation Diversity Grant (1997-1998).

Mayor, River Village, Fort Belvoir, VA 1990-1991. (Mayoral program, ACOE award, 1991) Commanding General's Advisory Council, Fort Belvoir, VA (1990-1991)

Publications: Spring 2015 Special Edition, International Journal of Organizational Development and Change, International Society of Organizational Development and Change. Topic: The Intersection of Technology and OD Consulting in Professional Sports.

Multiple published articles relating to psychology, organizational behaviors, moral injury in the military, and human factors on Linkedln and local San Diego publications.

Dissertation: NFL Professional Development: A Model for Career Transition for NFL Athletes (December 2013). Chair Dr. Sherry Camden-Anders. (340 pages).

Conference Speeches and Lectures - 2016 Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Anaheim, CA. Government Contracting: Creating a federal contracting firm/business. April 2016.

Conference Speeches and Lectures - 2014 Serious Play Conference, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. The intersection of technology and psychology: Why people do what they do. July 21, 2014. Resume - Horvath, Page 4 of 4

American Psychological Association Annual Conference. Invited Speaker. August 8, 2014. NFL Professional Development (traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and mental health disorders).

GameTec Conference, Orlando, FL September 2014. The intersection of technology and psychology in game development with a focus upon invisible disabilities such as traumatic brain injury and mental health.

National Football League: Dr. Horvath invited guest speaker by Troy Vincent, Executive Vice President Player Engagement, National Football League, New York, NY (2012). TOPIC: Professional Athlete Career Development post NFL Career (tied to dissertation).

Book: Put a Period to IT: When Divorce is the Option (2009). Amazon.com COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

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APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Clark Keisha ------last Name First Name Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission 4th Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Which You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District Yo u Live In

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What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? Race, Equity, and Social Justice

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed N/A

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served African American Association of County Employees 2017-present

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► County of San Diego Current Employer Staff Developement Specialist 7 years Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment South Bay Community Services Youth and family Development Associate 3 years Louisiana Federation of Families for Children's mental Health Statewide Youth Director 1 Year Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Youth Liasion 1 Year Point Loma Nazarene University Professor 1 Year

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? I am a trainer for the county on Trauma Informed, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Mental Health. I have lived experience as a Black woman and hold a doctorate degree in Leadership and Organizational Management.

Please list community organizations to which you belong: African American Council African American Association of County Employees Reel Teens, Inc.

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO

APPLICATION FOR COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO BOARD, COMMISSION, OR COMMITTEE LLZD JUL 2'· P!l 12: 02

' r. INSTRUCTIONS: Please complete this form in its entirety. Be sure to include the full title of the Board, Commission or Committee for which you desire consideration. Note the additional requirements listed at the bottom of the second page. For Official Use On/

Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101 -2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Barton Richard Last Name First Name

Human Relations Commission 3rd Name of Board, Commil/ee, or Commission to Wh ich You are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

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What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? The Human Relations Commission because of the work needed to address discrimination and inequality

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed None

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served UC President Advisory Council on Climate, Culture and Inclusion 2010-2014 UCSD Campus Climate Council 2009-2014 San Diego County Bar Association Judicial Election Evaluation Committee 2010-2016 Cal ifornia Public Protection and Physician Health, Inc. 2013-2019

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.. STATEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP Current Employer

Partner 2009 to present Job Title l ength ofE mployment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment University of San Diego School of Law ------Adjunct Professor 2010 to present Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP ------Partner 1999-2009 Mc Innis, Fitzgerald ------Shareholder 1982-1999

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest? I have been active in the civil rights community for 3 decades. As an attorney, I have represented clients or filed amicus briefs in cases involving racial, ethnic and religious minorities. These included filing an amicus brief challenging the Muslim Travel Ban and representing immigrant women denied U-Visas in a case before the 5th Circuit Court of Appeal. I teach Health Law and Policy which includes a focus on health equity. I have been active in AOL for many years and chaired the National Leadership and National Education Committees. In 2011 , I was the fi rst chair of the AOL National Task Force on Education Equity.

I served on the UCSD Campus Climate Council and was appointed by UC President Mark Yudof to his Advisory Council on Campus Climate

Please list community organizations to which you belong: Anti-Defamation League California Society of Healthcare Attorneys National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project

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Submit the completed application to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, BCC Desk, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402, San Diego, CA 92101-2471 or via e-mail at [email protected]

Teshome Tezeru l ast Name First Na me Leon L. Williams Human Relations Commission Name of Board, Committee, or Commission to Wh ich Yo u are Applying for Membership Supervisorial District You Live In

Please list any time restrictions

What are your principal areas of interest in County Government? Juvenile Court, Pulic Safety, Education, Budget, Employment

List all County Boards, Commissions or Committees of which you are a current member. Committee Name Date Appointed San Diego Juvenile Justice 2016

List past County appointments with dates served, and other past or present community or public service appointments. Committee/Organization Name Dates Served

Youth Advisory Board of SDJJC (Chair) April 2017-Present

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University of San Diego . Current Employer Postdoctoral Research Fellow Aug 2019-2021 . Job Title Length of Employment

Previous Employers Position Title Length of Employment University of California, SD Graduate Student Sept. 2014-19 - Research Assistant Teaching Assistant Cal State Univ. San Marcos Lecturer Jan. 2018-June 2018

What experience or special knowledge can you bring to your area(s) of interest?

I'm interested in leveraging my doctoral work in critical childhood studies, youth civic- - engagement, and performance studies with my fieldwork in juvenile court administration. - I enjoy working with other people on creating a collective reality for future generations. I take - great pride in practicing social responsibility in creative, timely, and sustainable ways. -

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NOTE: Candidates for the Air Pollution Control District Hearing Board, Assessment Appeals Board, County Hearing Officer, Eye Gnat Abatement Appeals Board, Fly Abatement and Appeals Board and/or Planning Commission, are required to submit evidence of their qualifications and a Statement of Incompatible Activities Related to County Duties (Form 519) that can be found on the Clerk of the Board's website at: www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/cob/forms .html. Candidates may be asked to provide additional information. Membership qualifications for all County Boards, Commissions and Committees may be accessed through the Clerk of the Board's website at www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/bcac/ or by calling (619) 53 1-5600. This Application will be considered complete when such requirements are provided by the applicant.

By signing below, I declare that the information provided above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Tezeru Teshome June 18, 2020 - Applicant 's Signature Date

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Agenda Item

Date: February 23, 2021 9

To: Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Subject: UPCOMING OFFICER ELECTIONS

Overview The Commission’s adopted Bylaws include a process for the election of Officers. Elections occur in March. This is an overview of the process provided in the Bylaws.

Background The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission (Commission) adopted its Bylaws on November 10, 2020, and the Board of Supervisors approved them thereafter on November 17, 2020.

The Bylaws, Article IV, provide that a Chair and Vice-Chair are selected annually. The process begins in March of each year, as follows:

(1) Each Commissioner will be asked if there is interest in serving as Chair or Vice- Chair, or both. Each interested Commissioner must have at least one year remaining on their term. Each interested Commissioner will be allowed three minutes to inform the Commission why they are interested in serving as Chair or Vice-Chair, or both.

(2) At least 10 days prior to the selection meeting, County staff will distribute to the Commission the application of each interested Commissioner together with any additional information an interested Commissioner may have submitted for the Commission’s consideration.

(3) At least 7 days prior to the selection meeting, Commissioners may submit to staff two names; one name for Chair and one name for Vice-Chair. The same name may be submitted for both offices.

(4) No later than 5 days prior to the selection meeting, the Commission will receive the names submitted and the number of times each name was submitted.

(5) At the selection meeting, the information described above will be presented to the Commission and the Commission may make motions to select a Chair and Vice-Chair from the names on the list.

Timeline The Commission has two meetings in March – the 4th and 23rd. We suggest the following timeline for this process:

March 4th: Commissioners express interest in serving Chair or Vice-Chair, be allowed up to three (3) minutes to inform the Commission why they are interested in serving as Chair or Vice-Chair, or both. March 9th: Interested members provide staff with any additional information for Commission consideration. March 12th: Staff send interested members’ original Commission applications and any additional information provided for consideration. March 16th: Members each submit up to two names for each office; the same name may be listed for each office. March 18th: Commission receives the names listed with a tally of the number of times listed. March 23rd: The list of names with the number of times they were listed will be presented to the Commission. Commission makes motions to select a Chair and Vice-Chair from the list.

If the March 4th meeting does not provide sufficient time for those interested to make their statements, then the remaining statements would carry over to the next meeting, and the timeline would be adjusted accordingly.

Attachments A. Bylaws

Originating Department Office of Ethics and Compliance

Contact Person(s): Claudia Silva Office of Ethics and Compliance (619) 531-5174

BYLAWS OF THE LEON L. WILLIAMS SAN DIEGO COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Date Adopted by Commission: November 10, 2020 Approved by the Board of Supervisors: November 17, 2020

ARTICLE I – PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY

Section A The legal authority for the establishment and operations of the Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission (Commission) is set forth in the resolution of the Board of Supervisors establishing the Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission: Resolution No. 20-054, on May 19, 2020 (26).

Section B The purpose of the Commission is to promote positive human relations, respect, and the integrity of every individual regardless of gender, religion, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or citizenship status.

Section C The Commission is a non-partisan, non-sectarian, non-profit making organization. It does not take part officially in, nor does it lend its influence to any political issues.

Section D Commissions are advisory to the Chief Administrative Officer and the Board of Supervisors.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP AND TERM OF OFFICE

Section A (1) The Commission shall consist of thirty-one (31) voting members authority who reside in the County of San Diego, appointed as follows:

(a) District Attorney or designee,

(b) Sheriff or designee,

(d) The San Diego LGBT Community Center designee,

(e) International Rescue Committee designee,

(f) San Diego Rapid Response Network designee,

(g) Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association designee,

(h) The San Diego Chapter of the Black Political Association of California, (i) Asian Pacific Islander representative who shall be appointed by the Union of Pan Asian Communities, Asian Business Association and San Diego API Coalition,

(j) Seven (7) Commission Nominees; and,

(k) Each member of the Board shall nominate three (3) Commissioners, at least one of whom shall be a youth (age 16- 24).

(2) Each Commission nomination shall:

(a) Consider all applications received at least two weeks before appointment;

(b) Attempt to nominate members of the community to create a Commission that is reflective of the demographics, diversity, and culture of San Diego County, including, comprehensive representation of age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic background, culture, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical distribution; and

(c) Consider the prospective Commissioner’s knowledge and awareness of the problems and causes of intergroup tension and conflict. Prospective members shall have demonstrated a commitment to fostering better human relations in San Diego County.

Section B The Commission is limited to thirty-one (31) voting members in accordance with the establishing authority.

Section C The terms of office as set forth in the establishing authority are as follows:

(1) Commissioners (a) and (b) shall serve ex-officio.

(2) Commissioners (c)-(i) shall serve at the pleasure of the organization so designated.

(3) Commissioners nominated in (j) shall serve a two-year term and until their successor has been appointed and qualified.

(4) Each Commissioner nominated by a Supervisor shall serve a term which shall run concurrently with the term of their nominating Supervisor.

Section D A vacancy shall be recognized before the expiration of the term upon the occurrence of any of the following:

(1) The death of the incumbent. (2) The resignation of the incumbent.

(3) Removal at the pleasure of the appointing or nominating authority.

(4) The incumbent is no longer a resident of the County of San Diego.

(5) Incumbent’s unexcused absence from more than one-third of the regularly scheduled meetings in any 12 months or three consecutive regular meetings. An incumbent will be allowed one excused absence per year. An excused absence will be granted if the incumbent provides the Chair and Vice-Chair prior written notice of the absence at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.

When a vacancy occurs as the result of unexcused absences from one-third of regularly scheduled meetings in one 12-month period or three consecutive regular meetings, both the incumbent and the nominating Supervisor, organization or Commission shall be notified of the vacancy by the Chair.

Vacancies shall be filled by the applicable nominating authority specified in Article II, Section A.

Absences anticipated to exceed three consecutive meetings may be excused as a leave of absence at the discretion and joint concurrence of the Chair and Vice- chair.

Section E The Sheriff and District Attorney may each designate an individual of their respective offices to serve on the Commission on their behalf. A designation shall be effective upon notifying the Chair of the designation in writing at least 24 hours prior to a regularly scheduled meeting.

ARTICLE III - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Section A Promote positive human relations and foster mutual respect and understanding among all groups and communities within the County.

Advise on issues affecting the human relations of County residents.

Examine the causes of tension, conflict, discrimination, and intolerance between various groups; provide recommendations to alleviate such conditions, practices, and attitudes; and, foster mutual esteem, justice, equity, and dignity of every individual.

Conduct workshops, conferences, and other public meetings to educate the San Diego County community on basic human rights and responsibilities and assist in the constructive resolution of group tensions.

Seek out, listen to, and engage community concerns regarding human relations.

Engage in research and education for the purpose of lessening prejudice including the preparation and dissemination of information on understanding diverse groups within San Diego County.

Provide liaison and assistance to community groups interested in fostering intergroup understanding and civil peace.

Work in identifying and ameliorating human relations problems.

Advise the Office of Equity and Racial Justice on all matters of equity and racial justice throughout the region.

ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS

Section A The Commission shall select annually from its membership a Chair and a Vice- Chair. The selection process shall commence every March as follows:

(1) Each Commissioner will be asked if there is interest in serving as Chair or Vice-Chair, or both. Each interested Commissioner must have at least one year remaining on their term. Each interested Commissioner will be allowed three minutes to inform the Commission why they are interested in serving as Chair or Vice-Chair, or both.

(3) At least 7 days prior to the selection meeting, Commissioners may submit to staff two names; one name for Chair and one name for Vice-Chair. The same name may be submitted for both offices.

(4) No later than 5 days prior to the selection meeting, the Commission will receive the names submitted and the number of times each name was submitted.

(5) At the selection meeting, the information described above will be presented to the Commission and the Commission may make motions to select a Chair and Vice-Chair from the names on the list.

Section B The Chair or Vice-Chair may be removed from office upon a written request by at least five members to place the item of removal on the next Commission agenda. A removal of the Chair or Vice-Chair requires an affirmative vote of at least 2/3 of the current membership.

Section C If the office of Chair is vacated, the Vice-Chair will become Chair and the new Chair will temporarily appoint a member of the Commission to fill the Vice- Chair vacancy until a new Vice-Chair is appointed by the Commission in the same manner provided in Section A. Such appointment shall be held within 45 days of the vacancy. If the office of Vice-Chair becomes vacant, the Chair will temporarily appoint a member of the Commission to be Vice-Chair until a new Vice-Chair is appointed by the Commission in the same manner provided in Section A.

Section D The Chair provides general supervisory guidance to the Commission and presides over its meetings. The Chair assigns coordinating duties to the Vice-Chair as necessary. The Chair is the sole official spokesperson for the Commission unless this responsibility is delegated in writing.

Section E In the absence of the Chair, the Vice Chair assumes the duties and responsibilities of that office.

Section F County staff assigned to the Commission records the minutes of all Commission meetings and handles committee correspondence. The County staff keeps the roll, certifies the presence of a quorum, maintains a list of all active representatives, and keeps records of actions as they occur at each meeting. County staff assigned to the Commission will post meeting notices as required by law and keep a record of such posting.

ARTICLE V - SUBCOMMITEES

Section A The Chair or Commission may appoint committees to carry out the functions and duties of the Commission. Except upon approval by the Commission, any committee appointed shall consist of not fewer than three members and no more than 7 members, including at least one Commission member. The actions and recommendations of committees shall not be deemed the action of the Commission and shall in no way bind the Commission or its members. The committee shall cease to exist on completion of its assignment.

Section B All meetings of committees shall be open to the public and all persons shall be permitted to attend. Standing Committees are subject to all of the noticing requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act. Ad Hoc Committees (those committees established for a single purpose for limited duration) shall require at least 24 hours notice.

Section C The location of committee meetings, including those of any ad hoc committees, shall be determined with consideration for equal and fair access for persons residing in all areas of the County, and for geographical, social or economic interest in matters to be considered at a particular meeting. ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS

Section A The Commission may formulate specific procedural rules of order (“Rules of Order”) to govern the conduct of its meetings. The Rules of Order shall be posted on the Commission’s website and may be updated from time to time. Any procedural rules not covered by the Rules of Order or these Bylaws shall be governed by Rosenberg’s Rules of Order.

Section B All voting is on the basis of one vote per person and no proxy or absentee voting is permitted, however prior to any meeting, the District Attorney or Sheriff may submit to the Chair the name of a designee which would allow that designee to be eligible to vote and count for purposes of establishing a quorum.

Section C The Commission shall be subject to the Ralph M. Brown Act. The location of Commission meetings shall be determined with consideration for equal and fair access for persons residing in all areas of the County, and for geographical, social or economic interest in matters to be considered at a particular meeting.

Section D For Commission work, a majority of the members currently appointed shall constitute a quorum and shall carry any motion (“majority vote”). For Committee work, a majority of members appointed shall constitute a quorum and majority of members present shall carry any motion.

Section E The Commission shall keep written minutes of its meetings, a copy of which shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board and posted onto the Commission’s webpage if one is established.

Section F The Commission shall adopt a regular meeting schedule and shall give public notice of the time and place of meetings. The Commission shall adopt a regular meeting schedule for each calendar year prior to the commencement of that year. Within 15 days of adoption, the meeting calendar will be available for viewing by the public on the Commission's website if established.

ARTICLE VII - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

Section A The Commission may benefit from the services of volunteer workers and volunteer consultants who serve without compensation or reimbursement of expenses. Service from an individual as a volunteer worker or volunteer consultant shall not be considered as service for or employment by the County. Section B Members of the Commission shall receive no compensation.

Section C Ethics training ensures that Commission members uphold the highest standards of ethics while serving on the body and as officers of the County of San Diego. All members of the Commission shall complete the Fair Political Practices Commission training titled AB 1234 Local Ethics Training provided by the Office of the Attorney General within six (6) months of confirmation to the Commission. Commission members who have current AB 1234 Local Ethics Training completed shall provide the certificate of proof of training to the Director of the office or department providing the staff support to the Commission. All members of the Commission must complete the Local Ethics Training every two (2) years thereafter on a rolling basis and submit the proof of training to the Director of the office or department providing the staff support to the Commission.

Section D The Commission may, with the approval of the Board of Supervisors, apply for donations, grants, or other funding from public or private sources to provide for program costs of the Commission.

Section E The Commission may amend these bylaws as needed upon a majority vote. Amendments are to be approved by the Board of Supervisors.

Section F No statements shall be made, or action by any Commission member on behalf of or in the name of the Commission unless specifically authorized by the Commission.

Section G The contact person for the Committee is as follows: Claudia Silva Office of Ethics and Compliance Mail Stop: A-6 (619) 531-5174

The contact information may be updated from time to time without need for amendment of the Bylaws.

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Agenda Item

Date: February 23, 2021 10

To: Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Subject: COMMUNICATIONS SENT REGARDING NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS RELATING TO NOVEMBER PROTEST

OVERVIEW The Commission previously heard from public speakers regarding confrontations at a November protest. Two of the public comments were responded to in December, after discussion and direction by the Commission. More recently, an e-comment was received from former Commission Member Morones regarding the matter for the February 4, 2021 meeting. The Commission asked staff to provide them the prior responses as well as send a response to Mr. Morones, so there could be closure of these matters. The letter sent to the two prior public comment individuals, as well as the current letter to Mr. Morones are attached for the Commission’s reference.

Attachments A. Letter to Ms. Gilbert and Mr. Mercado B. Letter to Mr. Enrique Morones

Originating Department Office of Ethics and Compliance

Contact Person(s): Claudia Silva Office of Ethics and Compliance (619) 531-5174

Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Interim Chair: Ellen Nash Interim Vice Chair: Warsan Artan

Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Angel Ortiz Daphyne Watson Estela De Los Rios Kate Chasin Pedro Anaya Summer Stephan Angela Elliott Eleanor Evans George Khoury Kate Clark Rashid Essa Taha Hassane Santos Elena Perez Gina Roberts Kenya Taylor Ryan Garcia Tammy Gillies Austin Jones Ellen Nash Griselda Ramirez Nicole Murray Ramirez Samuel Tsai Vince Kattoula Bill Gore Enrique Morones Gwen Sanders Norma Chavez-Peterson Shane Harris Warsan Artan Cara Dessert Maya Alfonso

December 9, 2020 Ms. Tari Gilbert Via e-mail: [email protected]

Mr. Adolfo Mercado Via e-mail: [email protected]

Dear Ms. Gilbert and Mr. Mercado, The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission received your public e-comments for the November 24, 2020 meeting. Your e-comments were placed onto the agenda and discussed by the Commission at its December 1, 2020 meeting. Ms. Gilbert spoke on the matter at that meeting.

At this time, there is no further action that can be taken by the Commission regarding your e-comments. However, you can contact the County of San Diego’s Citizens Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) if you would like to pursue this matter and file a complaint. CLERB is the review board with the authority to investigate citizen complaints against the Sheriff’s Department. We appreciate you reaching out to the Commission and encourage you to come forward in the future with any concerns related to human relations.

Respectfully,

Ellen Nash Interim Chair

Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Interim Chair: Ellen Nash Interim Vice Chair: Warsan Artan

Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission

Angela Elliott Eleanor Evans Estela De Los Rios Kate Clark Pedro Anaya Summer Stephan Santos Elena Perez George Khoury Nicole Murray Ramirez Rashid Essa Taha Hassane Bill Gore Ellen Nash Gwen Sanders Norma Chavez-Peterson Samuel Tsoi Tammy Gillies Cara Dessert Warsan Artan

February 19, 2021 Mr. Enrique Morones Via e-mail: [email protected]

Dear Mr. Morones, The Leon L. Williams San Diego County Human Relations Commission received your public e-comments for the February 4, 2021 meeting. Your e-comments were read and discussed by the Commission at that meeting.

Respectfully,

Ellen Nash Interim Chair