Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan Development Discussion
6.1
Principal Management Analyst James provided an overview of the work planning process and reviewed the
status of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Work Plan projects. The Commission discussed the following potential topics
and projects for consideration in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Work Plan:
- Explore LGBTQ+ collaboration with Santa Clara County
- Revisit FY 21-22 History of Housing project to incorporate current events/policy
- Hold listening sessions to explore and understand barriers to civic participation
- Develop a project on the immigrant experience/acceptance
- Organize Multicultural Festival (annual) or international fair
- Host a Human Library-type event (possibly in partnership with Human Library)
7.
COMMISSION/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS, UPDATES, REQUESTS, AND COMMITTEE
REPORTS
Commissioners Poicon, Webb, and Smith, Vice Chair Sylvester, and Chair Nwokidu reported attending the
Multicultural Festival on Saturday, April 27, appreciated the performers, and thanked Parks and Recreation
staff for organizing and supporting the event.
Commissioner MacDonald recalled a program in which Theatreworks staff would host school-age children for
backstage tours. Commissioner MacDonald also noted that she would like to engage the School Boards
around putting a higher priority on arts and music education.
Commissioner Webb acknowledged that there are world events creating concern in the community and that
while the Human Relations Commission cannot take action on those issues, referring specifically to the
conflict in Gaza. He expressed interest in getting in contact with organizations coordinating letter writing
campaigns.
Principal Management Analyst James reminded the Commission that Form 700 Statements of Economic
Interest need to be filed.
8.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Nwokidu adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m.