MEETING
May 8, 2023 African American Reparations Advisory Committee meeting
Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 400
San Francisco, CA 94102
Online
Overview
Eric McDonnell, Committee Chair Tinisch Hollins, Committee Vice ChairAgenda
CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL (Action Item)
REPORT ON FOCUS GROUPS CONVENED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, URBAN AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MASTER’S STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO (Discussion Item)
Presentation from University of San Francisco Community Engaged Research Methods, Master’s in Urban & Public Affairs (UPA) class, Dr. Rachel Brahinsky, re: supporting AARAC by conducting interviews and surveys with community stakeholders; developing questions, protocols, and interview subject lists based on research priorities identified by AARAC members, community members, and Human Right Commission staff; and attending public events related to the Reparations effort.
Presentation:
Dr. Rachel Brahinsky, Professor of Urban and Public Affairs Program and Geographer, University of San Francisco
Juell Stewart, Manager, Economic Rights Division, San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Public Comment
Committee Comment
UPDATES TO AFRICAN AMERICAN REPARATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT REPORT (Discussion and Possible Action Item)
This item was continued at the call of the Chair during the April 10, 2023 African American Reparations Advisory Committee meeting. This is time for members of the African American Reparations Advisory Committee (AARAC) to discuss and potentially update recommendations for the final San Francisco Reparations Plan, including any updates to the eligibility requirements.
Presentation:
Eric McDonnell, Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee
Tinisch Hollins, Vice Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee
Public Comment
Committee Comment
CHAIR REPORT (Discussion Item)
This item was continued at the call of the Chair during the April 10, 2023 African American Reparations Advisory Committee meeting. The Chair and Vice Chair will report back on their work representing the African American Reparations Advisory Committee since the March 13, 2023 meeting.
Presentation:
Eric McDonnell, Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee, San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Tinisch Hollins, Vice Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee, San Francisco Human Rights Commission.
Public Comment
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Discussion Item)
Members of the public may address the Advisory Committee on matters that are within the Reparations jurisdiction and are not on today’s agenda. Speakers shall address their remarks to the Committee as a whole and not to individual Committee Members or Department personnel.
ADOPTION OF THE APRIL 10, 2023 MEETING MINUTES AND RECORDING (Discussion and Possible Action Item)
Review and anticipated adoption of video recording and minutes of the African American Reparations Advisory Committee’s April 10, 2023.
Public Comment
Committee Comment
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting resources
Video recording
Notices
Know your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapters 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, please contact: Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Administrator
City Hall – Room 244 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4683
415-554-7724 (Office); 415-554-7854 (Fax) / E-mail: SOTF@sfgov.org
Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org. Copies of explanatory documents are available to the public online at http://www.sfbos.org/sunshine or, upon request to the Commission Secretary, at the above address or phone number.
Accessible meeting policy
Per the American Disabilities Act and the Language Access Ordinance, Chinese, Spanish, and/or American Sign Language interpreters will be available upon request. Additionally, every effort will be made to provide a sound enhancement system, meeting materials in alternative formats, and/or a reader. Minutes may be translated after they have been adopted by the Commission. For all these requests, please contact the Commission Secretary at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2500. Late requests will be honored if possible. The hearing room is wheelchair accessible.
Disability access
The AARAC meeting will be held in Room 400 at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco. The meeting location is between Grove and McAllister Streets and is wheelchair accessible. The closest BART and Muni Metro Station is Civic Center, about three blocks from the meeting location. Accessible Muni lines nearest the meeting location are: 5/5R Fulton, 49 Van Ness-Mission, F-Market & Muni Metro (Civic Center Station). For more information about Muni accessible services call 415-923-6142. There is accessible on-street parking available in the vicinity of the meeting location. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that others may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals.
Lobbyist Ordinance
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 252-3100, FAX (415) 252- 3112, website: sfgov.org/ethics.
Partner agencies
Meeting details
Date and time
How to participate
In-person
Room 400
San Francisco, CA 94102
Online
Overview
Eric McDonnell, Committee Chair Tinisch Hollins, Committee Vice ChairAgenda
CALL TO ORDER AND COMMITTEE ROLL CALL (Action Item)
REPORT ON FOCUS GROUPS CONVENED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, URBAN AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MASTER’S STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO (Discussion Item)
Presentation from University of San Francisco Community Engaged Research Methods, Master’s in Urban & Public Affairs (UPA) class, Dr. Rachel Brahinsky, re: supporting AARAC by conducting interviews and surveys with community stakeholders; developing questions, protocols, and interview subject lists based on research priorities identified by AARAC members, community members, and Human Right Commission staff; and attending public events related to the Reparations effort.
Presentation:
Dr. Rachel Brahinsky, Professor of Urban and Public Affairs Program and Geographer, University of San Francisco
Juell Stewart, Manager, Economic Rights Division, San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Public Comment
Committee Comment
UPDATES TO AFRICAN AMERICAN REPARATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE DRAFT REPORT (Discussion and Possible Action Item)
This item was continued at the call of the Chair during the April 10, 2023 African American Reparations Advisory Committee meeting. This is time for members of the African American Reparations Advisory Committee (AARAC) to discuss and potentially update recommendations for the final San Francisco Reparations Plan, including any updates to the eligibility requirements.
Presentation:
Eric McDonnell, Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee
Tinisch Hollins, Vice Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee
Public Comment
Committee Comment
CHAIR REPORT (Discussion Item)
This item was continued at the call of the Chair during the April 10, 2023 African American Reparations Advisory Committee meeting. The Chair and Vice Chair will report back on their work representing the African American Reparations Advisory Committee since the March 13, 2023 meeting.
Presentation:
Eric McDonnell, Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee, San Francisco Human Rights Commission
Tinisch Hollins, Vice Chair, African American Reparations Advisory Committee, San Francisco Human Rights Commission.
Public Comment
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT (Discussion Item)
Members of the public may address the Advisory Committee on matters that are within the Reparations jurisdiction and are not on today’s agenda. Speakers shall address their remarks to the Committee as a whole and not to individual Committee Members or Department personnel.
ADOPTION OF THE APRIL 10, 2023 MEETING MINUTES AND RECORDING (Discussion and Possible Action Item)
Review and anticipated adoption of video recording and minutes of the African American Reparations Advisory Committee’s April 10, 2023.
Public Comment
Committee Comment
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting resources
Video recording
Notices
Know your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance
Government’s duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public. Commissions, boards, councils, and other agencies of the City and County exist to conduct the people’s business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the people and that City operations are open to the people’s review. For information on your rights under the Sunshine Ordinance (Chapters 67 of the San Francisco Administrative Code) or to report a violation of the ordinance, please contact: Sunshine Ordinance Task Force Administrator
City Hall – Room 244 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102-4683
415-554-7724 (Office); 415-554-7854 (Fax) / E-mail: SOTF@sfgov.org
Copies of the Sunshine Ordinance can be obtained from the Clerk of the Sunshine Task Force, the San Francisco Public Library and on the City’s website at www.sfgov.org. Copies of explanatory documents are available to the public online at http://www.sfbos.org/sunshine or, upon request to the Commission Secretary, at the above address or phone number.
Accessible meeting policy
Per the American Disabilities Act and the Language Access Ordinance, Chinese, Spanish, and/or American Sign Language interpreters will be available upon request. Additionally, every effort will be made to provide a sound enhancement system, meeting materials in alternative formats, and/or a reader. Minutes may be translated after they have been adopted by the Commission. For all these requests, please contact the Commission Secretary at least 48 hours before the meeting at 415-252-2500. Late requests will be honored if possible. The hearing room is wheelchair accessible.
Disability access
The AARAC meeting will be held in Room 400 at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco. The meeting location is between Grove and McAllister Streets and is wheelchair accessible. The closest BART and Muni Metro Station is Civic Center, about three blocks from the meeting location. Accessible Muni lines nearest the meeting location are: 5/5R Fulton, 49 Van Ness-Mission, F-Market & Muni Metro (Civic Center Station). For more information about Muni accessible services call 415-923-6142. There is accessible on-street parking available in the vicinity of the meeting location. In order to assist the City’s efforts to accommodate persons with severe allergies, environmental illnesses, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, attendees at public meetings are reminded that others may be sensitive to various chemical based products. Please help the City accommodate these individuals.
Lobbyist Ordinance
Individuals and entities that influence or attempt to influence local legislative or administrative action may be required by the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance [SF Campaign & Governmental Conduct Code 2.100] to register and report lobbying activity. For more information about the Lobbyist Ordinance, please contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102, (415) 252-3100, FAX (415) 252- 3112, website: sfgov.org/ethics.