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From: DAVID KENNEDY, CITY TREASURER Subject: ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.45
ERNEST WILSON, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER TO SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL
Dept: CODE, ESTABLISHING A HUMAN
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RELATIONS COMMISSION
Date: JULY 23, 1993
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
NONE
Recommended motion:
Motion No. 1
That funds for this program be located through the budget balancing process.
Motion No. 2
That the first reading of said ordinance be waived and that the ordinance be
laid over for final adoption.
Signatu Signature
Contact person: Ernest Wilson Phone: (909) 384-5004
Supporting data attached: Yes Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: 27.468
Source: (Acct. No.)
(Acct. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
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CITY OF SAN BERNA DINO - REQUEST FCC COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to create a Human Relations
Commission for the City of San Bernardino which shall consult with and advise
the Mayor and Common Council on the rights of every inhabitant of the City of
San Bernardino to equal economic, political and educational opportunity, to
equal accommodations in all business establishments in the City and to equal
service and protection by public agencies. The Commission shall give effect
to such rights to eliminate prejudice and discrimination because of race, sex,
age, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, physical disability, sexual
orientation, marital status, political affiliation and/or beliefs and any
other category protected by law and shall advise the Mayor and Common Council
on methods to inform the inhabitants of the City of San Bernardino of develop-
ments in human relations. The Commission shall also provide expert advice
and assistance to the Mayor and Common Council in order that all officers,
agencies, commissions, committees, boards, departments and employees of the
City of San Bernardino may take ameliorative steps to enhance peace and good
order and provide equal opportunity for, and good will toward, all people.
Further, the Commission may recommend use of mediation and/or conciliation
processes to attempt to eliminate alleged unfair or unlawful discriminatory
practices as defined herein.
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BUDGET
This proposed estimated budget is based on one full-time dedicated
clerical employee. The Material, Service, Supplies is defined as
a reasonable starting budget.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION TYPIST CLERK 1
Budget salary $16 , 188
Benefits (32%) 5 , 180
Total $21, 368
MATERIAL/SERVICE/SUPPLIES (ESTIMATE)
Advertising $ 250
Subscriptions 100
Postage 500
Copymachine charges 500
Data Processing 750 (estimated)
Printing charges 600
Meetings & Conferences 1, 000
Training 1, 500
Telephone charges 400
Special departmental supplies 500
Total budget requirements $27 , 468 (estimated)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION:
Ethnic profile of San Bernardino City based on 1990 census data:
White 45%
African American 15%
Hispanic 34 . 50
Others 5. 0%
Women 60. 8%
BENEFITS
0 Fewer grievances and problems to council members;
0 Attract businesses and make San Bernardino more
competitive with other large counties and cities to
attract new business;
0 Racial harmony and reduce racial tensions ;
Budget
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0 Promotes and supports the intercultural/interracial
community;
0 Provides a healthy avenue to manage complaints and
grievances;
0 Interact with City of San Bernardino Affirmative Action
programs;
0 Allows for a celebration of diversity;
0 Serves to unify the city in a common set of principles
and ethics.
I ORDINANCE NO.
2 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER
2.45 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A HUMAN
3 RELATIONS COMMISSION.
4 THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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6 SECTION 1. Chapter 2.45 is hereby added to the San
7 Bernardino Municipal Code to read as follows:
8 2.45.010. Findings.
9 The population of the City of San Bernardino is composed of
10 people of various racial, religious and ethnic groups. In this
11 City, the practice of discrimination based on race, sex, age,
12 color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, physical disability,
13 sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation and/or
14 beliefs and any other category protected by law and the
15 exploitation of prejudice related thereto adversely affects
16 members of the above groups.
17 Such discriminatory practices are inimical to the public
18 welfare and good order in that they:
19 (a) Impede social and economic progress for the entire
20 citizenry by preventing members of the above groups
21 from achieving full development of their individual
22 potentialities and from contributing fully to the
23 cultural and business life of the community;
24 (b) Constantly frustrate, degrade and embitter members of
25 the above groups, thereby diminishing their initiative
26 and interest in the community; and,
27 (c) Tend to create intergroup hostilities and anti-social
28 behavior.
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1 The products of discrimination accumulate continuously, with
2 the result that the social, economic and educational gaps between
3 those suffering discrimination and the rest of the community
4 constantly widen. As a result, mere prohibition of present and
5 future discrimination, while essential, will not reduce the
6 inequalities and disadvantages which a history of discrimination
7 has produced. Accordingly, remedial action must be initiated,
8 encouraged, and coordinated, particularly educational programs to
9 bring groups together to close gaps.
10 Experiences of other urban centers throughout the nation
11 have proven the need for the effectiveness of commissions
12 empowered to study community, race and human relations problems,
13 to work with interested citizens to develop programs to ameliorate
14 tensions and reduce cultural, social, and economic disadvantages
15 and to encourage and coordinate implementation of such programs
16 consistent with the needs and rights of members of all groups in
17 the community.
18 2.45.020. Purpose and Intent.
19 It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to create a
20 Human Relations Commission for the City of San Bernardino which
21 shall consult with and advise the Mayor and Common Council on the
22 rights of every inhabitant of the City of San Bernardino to equal
23 economic, political and educational opportunity, to equal
24 accommodations in all business establishments in the City and to
25 equal service and protection by public agencies. The Commission
26 shall give effect to such rights to eliminate prejudice and
27 discrimination because of race, sex, age, color, ethnicity,
28 religion, national origin, physical disability, sexual
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1 orientation, marital status, political affiliation and/or beliefs
2 and any other category protected by law and shall advise the Mayor
3 and Common Council on methods to inform the inhabitants of the
4 City of San Bernardino of developments in human relations. The
5 Commission shall also provide expert advice and assistance to the
6 Mayor and Common Council in order that all officers, agencies,
7 commissions, committees, boards, departments and employees of the
8 City of San Bernardino may take ameliorative steps to enhance
9 peace and good order and provide equal opportunity for, and good
10 will toward, all people. Further, the Commission may recommend
11 use of mediation and/or conciliation processes to attempt to
12 eliminate alleged unfair or unlawful discriminatory practices as
13 defined herein.
14 2.45.030. Scope.
15 This Chapter applies to all discriminatory practices and to
16 resulting inter-group tensions specifically covered by the
17 provisions of this Chapter occurring within the territorial limits
18 of the City of San Bernardino or within any governmental agency or
19 any other agency under the jurisdiction of the City of San
20 Bernardino, and, to the extent permitted by law, to activities
21 outside the City which reasonably affect such practices and
22 tensions within said territorial limits. Nothing in this Chapter,
23 however, shall be interpreted or applied so as to create any power
24 or duty in conflict with the preemptive effect of any federal or
25 state law, City Ordinances, or City Resolutions. Nor shall
26 anything in this Chapter be implemented in a way that overlaps
27 already existing federal or state programs; rather, federal or
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1 state programs shall be utilized or supplemented when necessary,
2 appropriate and feasible to give effect to this Chapter.
3 2.45.040. Definitions.
4 As used in this Chapter:
5 (a) "Commission" is the Human Relations Commission.
6 (b) "Conciliation" is a voluntary process in which a
7 neutral third party serves as an intermediary between
8 the conflicting parties. The parties may or may not
9 meet directly.
10 (c) "Discrimination" is the unlawful treatment of or
11 distinction against a person based on the group, class
12 or category to which that person belongs rather than on
13 individual merit. Those classes or groups protected by
14 this Chapter are those defined in federal or state law.
15 (d) "Mediation" is a voluntary dispute resolution process
16 in which the parties in conflict meet with a neutral
17 third party in an attempt to resolve the conflict or
18 dispute in a manner that is satisfactory to the parties
19 in conflict.
20 (e) "Reasonable cause" is a threshold standard for the
21 Commission to initiate a conciliation or mediation
22 process. The standard is met when the investigation of
23 the alleged unfair or unlawful practice produces
24 sufficient credible evidence that would cause a
25 reasonable person of ordinary care and prudence to
26 conclude that the unfair or unlawful practice occurred.
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1 ( f) "Unfair" shall mean not fair or conforming to
2 fundamental notions of justice, honesty, ethics, or the
3 like.
4 (g) "Unlawful practice" shall mean any policy or practice
5 which constitutes illegal discrimination as defined in
6 federal, state or local laws.
7 2.45.050. Human Relations Commission Established.
8 ( a) There is hereby created a Human Relations Commission
9 consisting of ten ( 10) members who shall serve without
10 compensation. All members of the Commission shall be
11 residents of the City of San Bernardino. All
12 prospective members shall have demonstrated an
13 expertise in human relations work and a commitment to
14 fostering better human relations in the City of San
15 Bernardino.
16 (b) The Mayor shall appoint two (2) members, plus one ( 1 )
17 non-voting youth representative. The youth
18 representative shall not be considered in determining
19 a quorum of the Commission nor in determining majority
20 vote.
21 Each Councilperson shall appoint one ( 1 ) member who
22 need not be a resident of the Ward.
23 Each appointment shall be confirmed by the Common
24 Council.
25 The terms shall be concurrent with the appointing
26 powers.
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1 (c) The Commissioners shall elect a Chair from among the
2 voting members. The Chair shall serve at the pleasure
3 of the members, but for no longer than two ( 2 ) years.
4 (d) The Commissioners may be removed for cause by a vote of
5 a majority of the members of the Common Council .
6 (e) Subject to its unfettered legislative discretion, the
7 Common Council will use good faith efforts to ensure
8 that:
9 ( 1 ) Sufficient funds and necessary staff are provided
10 to assist the Commission in carrying out its
11 duties and responsibilities; and,
12 (2) The Commission reflects the cultural diversity of
13 the community including ethnicity, gender, age,
14 sexual orientation, disability and any other
15 category protected by law.
16 2.45.060. Powers and Duties.
17 The Commission shall:
18 ( a) Conduct programs designed to bring groups together to
19 close gaps resulting from past discriminatory practices
20 and to address pro-actively current or ongoing
21 intergroup tensions.
22 (b) Mediate disagreements among individuals, groups and
23 organizations which result from discriminatory
24 practices within the scope of this Chapter.
25 (c) Process complaints which cannot be resolved through
26 mediation as provided in the procedures in Section
27 2.45.080.
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1 (d) Adopt, by majority vote of its members, by-laws
2 governing the conduct of its meetings and activities,
3 the establishment of subcommittees, and such other
4 rules as may be necessary for the performance of its
5 functions, provided that such by-laws shall specify
6 that a quorum shall at all times consist of a majority
7 of its authorized membership and that any amendments to
8 the by-laws shall require an affirmative vote of a
9 majority of its authorized membership.
10 (e) Render a written report of its activities to the Mayor
11 and Common Council not less than once every six ( 6)
12 months. Such report shall include:
13 ( 1 ) Case histories of conciliation or mediation
14 settlements made under this Chapter, the
15 disclosure of which, in the judgment of the
16 Commission, will further the objectives of this
17 Chapter but such reports of case histories shall
18 not include names or other facts which might
19 clearly identify the parties involved without the
20 prior written consent of the parties first
21 obtained.
22 (2 ) Recommendations to the Mayor and Council for
23 development of policies and procedures which will
24 further the objectives of this Commission.
25 (3) Recommendations to the Mayor and Council of
26 additional legislation deemed by the Commission
27 to be necessary to carry out the purposes of this
28 Chapter.
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1 ( 4) Be responsible for strengthening and assuring
2 complete equality in employment opportunity in
3 the San Bernardino City Government, to prohibit
4 discrimination in employment because of race,
5 color, religion, sex, national origin, age or
6 disability, and to promote the full realization
7 of equal employment opportunity through a
8 continuing Affirmative Action Program and Plan.
9 Also, shall provide for prompt, fair and
10 impartial consideration of all complaints of
11 discrimination in City employment on the basis of
12 race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
13 or disability, or any other category protected by
14 law, pursuant to Resolution No. 13039.
15 (Affirmative Action Plan) .
16 ( 5) Recommendations of actions to be taken by the
17 Mayor and Common Council, City Administrator, or
18 Department Heads for the purposes of furthering
19 of the objectives of this Commission.
20 ( f) Maintain records and serve as the source of accurate
21 and reliable data on practices, activities, and other
22 problems which are the subject of this Chapter.
23 (g) Meet not less than once a month.
24 (h) In addition to the other powers and duties set forth in
25 this Chapter, the Commission shall have the power and
26 duty to:
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1 ( 1 ) Prepare and disseminate educational and
2 informational material relating to prejudice and
3 discrimination and recommend ways and means of
4 eliminating such prejudice and discrimination.
5 (2 ) Furnish cooperation, information, guidance and
6 technical assistance to other public agencies and
7 private persons, organizations and institutions
8 engaged in activities and programs intended to
9 eliminate prejudice and discrimination.
10 (3 ) Consult and maintain contact with other public
11 agencies and representatives of employers, labor
12 unions, property/business owner' s associations,
13 professional associations, national origin
14 groups, community organizations concerned with
15 interracial, interreligious and intercultural
16 understanding, social welfare organizations, and
17 such other private organizations and institutions
18 as the Commission shall deem advisable to further
19 objectives of this Chapter.
20 (4) Advise and make written recommendations to the
21 Mayor and Common Council concerning the
22 development and implementation of programs and
23 practices for the purpose of furthering the
24 objectives of this Chapter. If necessary, the
25 Commission and an agency, board, or other officer
26 which the Commission is assisting shall submit
27 timely reports of progress in establishing and
28 implementing such programs and practices as are
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1 from time to time requested by the Mayor or
2 Common Council through the staff of the
3 Commission.
4 ( 5 ) Investigate, and, with the assent of the
5 concerned parties, conciliate or mediate all
6 incidents of discrimination within the scope of
7 this Chapter to the extent such functions are not
8 within the responsibilities of the Department of
9 Fair Employment and Housing or any federal,
10 county, state, city, or other established agency,
11 and make specific and detailed recommendations to
12 the interested parties as to the method of
13 eliminating such discrimination.
14 ( 6 ) Prepare, encourage and coordinate programs based
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on established laws, regulations, policies, or
16 goals to eliminate or reduce existing
17 inequalities and disadvantages in the community
18 resulting from past discriminatory practices.
19 (7) Hold public hearings on community-wide problems
20 which may result in discrimination because of
21 race, religion, color, ancestry, age, gender,
22 sexual orientation, disability, medical condition
23 or place of birth, or any category protected by
24 law. Where necessary testimony can be taken
25 under oath, however, such hearings shall be
26 conducted informally and shall not be bound by
27 the formal rules of evidence.
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1 ( 8 ) Refer for appropriate legal action any matters
2 not resolved through conciliation or mediation to
3 the appropriate prosecutorial or regulatory
4 entity.
5 (9 ) Request through the City Administrator or
6 Department Heads information, services,
7 facilities or any other assistance for the
8 purpose of furthering the objectives of this
9 Chapter.
10 ( 10) Appoint subcommittees as may be required to
11 address specific human relations problems. Such
12 subcommittees shall be composed of persons who
13 are members of the Commission.
14 ( 11 ) Support and participate in activities which bring
15 together various factions and view points on
16 emerging issues in a way that will help the
17 community to resolve the issues which arise with
18 change.
19 ( 12 ) Request the Mayor and Common Council to issue
20 subpoenas of documents and witnesses as
21 necessary.
22 ( 13 ) Maintain close liaison with the Police
23 Department, through the Police Chief or his/her
24 representative, and promote understanding and
25 cooperation between the Police Department and
26 residents of the community.
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1 ( 14) Cooperate with the Police Department in assuring
2 that cultural diversity training is provided for
3 all police personnel.
4 ( 15 ) Encourage and assist representatives of the local
5 law enforcement agencies, the judicial system and
6 other interested community groups in developing
7 and maintaining harmonious relationships between
8 the law enforcement agencies and the residents of
9 the City.
10 ( 16 ) The Commission shall neither be considered in
11 theory nor function as a police review board.
12 2.45.070. Cooperation with Other Communities and Agencies.
13 The Commission shall consult with and maintain contact with
14 human relations agencies, both public and private, and shall
15 cooperate in the development and implementation or inter- and
16 intra-community relations programs to further the objectives of
17 this Chapter.
18 2.45.080. Complaint Resolution Process.
19 ( a) Upon the filing with the Commission of a complaint by
20 any individual or entity that an unfair or unlawful
21 practice of discrimination of this Chapter has
22 occurred, the staff, following consultation with the
23 Commission Chair, shall undertake an investigation of
24 the complaint. If, upon such investigation, it is
25 found that the individual or entity charged in the
26 complaint has not or is not engaged in any unfair or
27 unlawful practice, such finding shall be set forth in
28 writing and shall be filed with the Commission, and the
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1 complaint shall be dismissed. It shall be the
2 responsibility of the Commission to notify, in writing,
3 all parties to the complaint of such dismissal. If,
4 upon such investigation, it is found that reasonable
5 cause exists for the allegations made in the complaint,
6 the Chair of the Commission, pursuant to regulations
7 duly adopted by the Commission, shall designate one or
8 more of the Commissioners to endeavor to eliminate the
9 alleged unfair or unlawful practice charged in the
10 complaint by means of conciliation or mediation. The
11 Commission may make specific recommendations to the
12 parties.
13 Such recommendations shall not constitute a
14 decision, finding of fact, judgment or order of the
15 Commission, nor be binding upon or admissible in any
16 court in any subsequent proceedings brought under
17 subsection (e) of this section to the extent allowed by
18 law.
19 (b) In cases where a settlement is reached, all evidence
20 and information given to or obtained by the Commission
21 in any proceedings under the provisions of subsection
22 (a) of this section will be kept in confidence, subject
23 to the California Public Records Act. (Government Code
24 §6450, et seq. ) .
25 (c) A party to this process retains all legal or
26 constitutional privileges and defenses to the extent
27 allowed by law.
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1 (d) If the party committing an alleged unfair or unlawful
2 practice complies with the recommendations of the
3 Commission, the matter shall be deemed settled and
4 terminated, and no other proceedings shall be had or
5 taken by the Commission.
6 (e) If the Commission is unable to resolve an alleged
7 unfair or unlawful practice, it may refer the aggrieved
8 person or matter in dispute to the City Attorney or
9 other appropriate prosecutorial or regulatory entity
10 for appropriate legal action to resolve such alleged
11 unfair or unlawful practice. The Commission shall, at
12 the time of referring this matter, transmit to the City
13 Attorney or other appropriate prosecutorial or
14 regulatory entity a copy of its findings and
15 recommendations in the case. The City Attorney or
16 other appropriate prosecutorial or regulatory entity,
17 in its discretion, may proceed to secure from an
18 appropriate court an order enjoining the defendant(s)
19 from continuing or repeating such practice. If the
20 Commission, prior to commencement of the court
21 proceedings, as a result of its effort finds that the
22 alleged violator no longer engages in the alleged
23 unlawful practice described in the findings and
24 complies with the recommendations of the Commission, it
25 shall advise the appropriate agency.
26 2.45.090. Individual Remedies.
27 Nothing in this Chapter or the provisions thereof shall be
28 construed as granting or denying to an aggrieved individual or
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1 entity an additional right to pursue a civil action against any
2 person, firm, partnership, association, corporation or any agency,
3 board or officer of the City or any action allowed under state or
4 federal law.
5 2.45.100. Meetings.
6 ( a) All meetings of the Commission shall be public
7 consistent with the Ralph M. Brown Act. (Government
8 Code §54950, et seq. ) .
9 (b) A Commissioner who misses three (3 ) consecutive
10 meetings or one-third of all the regularly scheduled
11 meetings within the City' s fiscal year without good
12 cause shall be automatically removed from the
13 Commission.
14 (c) A quorum shall consist of a majority of the authorized
15 membership of the Commission.
16 (d) When there are nine ( 9 ) or fewer Commission members in
17 attendance, but at least a quorum, five ( 5 ) votes shall
18 be required for official action.
19 2.45.110. Severability.
20 If any part or provision of this Chapter or the application
21 thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the
22 remainder of this Chapter, including the application of such part
23 or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be
24 affected thereby and shall continue in full force and effect. To
25 this end, the provisions of this Chapter are severable.
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1 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO ADDING CHAPTER
2.45 TO THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A HUMAN
2 RELATIONS COMMISSION.
3 I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly
4 adopted by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of San
5 Bernardino at a meeting thereof, held on the
6 day of 1993, by the following vote, to wit:
7 Council Members: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
8 NEGRETE
9 CURLIN
10 HERNANDEZ
11 OBERHELMAN
12 OFFICE VACANT
13 POPE-LUDLAM
14 MILLER
15
16
17 City Clerk
18 The foregoing Ordinance is hereby approved this day
19 of , 1993.
20
21 Tom Minor, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
22
23 Approved as to form
and legal content:
24 JAMES F. PENMAN,
25 City Attorney
26
27 By:
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CITY OF SAN BERNAODINO - REQUEST FC , COUNCIL ACTION
From: Tom Minor, Mayor Subject: Suggestion by David Kennedy, City
Treasurer, to create a Human Relations
Dept: Mayor's Office Commission
Date: June 22, 1993
Synopsis of Previous Council action:
Recommended motion:
That the suggestion made by David Kennedy, City Treasurer, to create
a Human Relations Commission be referred to the Mayor's Office for
further study.
Signature
Contact person: Tom Minor, Mayor Phone: 5133
Supporting data attached: Yes Ward:
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount:
Source:_(Acct. No.)
(Acct. Description)
Finance:
Council Notes:
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HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
PROPOSAL, JUNE 1993
PURPOSE OF THE COMMISSION:
1. To assure that all citizens of San Bernardino are made aware of their rights and
responsibilities related to the reduction and eventual elimination of prejudice
among people based on race, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or
sexual orientation.
2. To ensure that San Bernardino is a viable, attractive community for individuals,
families, businesses and organizations to thrive and prosper,
DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION:
1. To foster mutual understanding and respect among all the diverse community
groups.
2. To celebrate diversity within the community by creating an awareness of
successful programs and activities.
2. To study problems and causes of prejudice and discrimination and consider
solutions.
3. To welcome input and concerns from residents and take action on issues
brought to its attention, such as investigating complaints, making referrals,
mediating, monitoring responses and publishing its findings.
4. To review pending human rights and civil rights legislation and advise the City
Council on how it may affect the community.
S. To work with law enforcement and other agencies to address hate crimes and
Police/community relations.
6. To sponsor and encourage educational activities that promote harmony.
7. To advise the City Council on matters related to prejudice and discrimination.
8. To develop programs to eliminate prejudice and discrimination in coordination
with other agencies and organizations.
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SUGGESTED FORMAT AND PROCESS
COMPOSITION:
1 . A minimum of 9 members who are registered voters in City of San Bernardino.
2. The Commission members MUST be representative and inclusive of minority
and protected groups as well as have credibility within the various ethnic
groups in the community.
I Commission members must be committed to the principle of equal opportunity
for all people and have the ability to function harmoniously within a
heterogeneous group.
4. Suggest that a High School youth representative also be appointed.
MEETINGS:
We recommend that the Human Relations Commission meet at least monthly in the
evenings when the working community is able to attend meetings. Public notice of
these meetings, dates and times should also be given.
COST TO THE CITY:
1 , City employee time to take minutes and send out meeting notices, however, the
Commission could appoint a volunteer member to accomplish this task.
2. City Council should consider appointment of a Council and/or staff liaison to
work with Committee,
BUDGET
This proposed budget is based on one full-time dedicated clerical. This staffing is
defined as a reasonable starting budget. It is understood that staff within city
structure could be reassigned to these duties, This budget is presented as a sample
budget to be used as a point of discussion for planning purposes.
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Salary, clerical $16,188
Benefits (32%) 5,180
Postage 500
Supplies 11500
Telephone 300
Training commissioners 2,000
Travel 400
$26,068
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
STATISTICAL INFORMATION:
Ethnic makeup of San Bernardino City based on 1990 census data:
White population: 45%
African American: 15%
Hispanic: 35%
Other: 5%
Women: 61
BENEFITS
Fewer grievances and problems to council members
• Attract businesses and makes San Bernardino more competitive with other large
counties and cities to attract new business.
• Racial harmony and reduce racial tensions
• Promotes and supports the intercultural/interracial community
• Provides a healthy avenue to manage complaints and grievances
• Allows for a Celebration of diversity
• Serves to unify the city in a common set of principles and ethics,