Commission on Human Rights Meeting

Date: February 24, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Meeting Information:

1. Join In Person:
Human Resources Large Training Room
575 Administration Drive, Suite 117C, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Limited seating is available for public participants.

2. Join Virtually Via ZOOM:
Participate by computer, table, or smartphone application. Go to: https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/99356615285?pwd=UUlSNllDQkUvTitzTWQ5bnNkL2NBUT09
Webinar ID: 993 5661 5285
Passcode: 575862

3. Join In ZOOM By Telephone:
Dial +1 (669) 900 9128
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Registration Required: No

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First District: Howard Sapper, Daniel H Sohn
Second District: Nichole Warwick (Vice Chair), Rob Izzo
Third District: Katrina Phillips (Chair), Liz Cruz Reyes (Officer-at-Large), Angie Avalos Cendejas
Fourth District: Irmina Benson, Cecilia Sofranko (Officer-at-Large), David Escobar
Fifth District: Lyndsey Burcina (Leave of Absence), Nick Thayer, Susan Hirsch

Agenda

I. Call To Order – Mission Statement – Roll Call – Phillips

II. Community Spotlight– Phillips
Monthly feature guest to present on their service contributions to the community

• Sylvie V De La Cruz, Regional Director Substance Use Services, Sonoma County at Buckelew Programs

III. Youth Commission Presentations- Cruz Reyes
The Labor Rights, Systemic Justice, and Healthcare Ad Hoc groups of the Youth Commission present their projects to the Commission.

IV. Public Comment on Non-Agendized Items – Phillips
Public comment is limited to two minutes per topic or four minutes when using interpretation services.

V. Consent Items– Phillips
1. Approval of the January 27, 2026, meeting minutes.

VI. Openings and appointments– Phillips
1. Openings – one (1) in the First District, and one (1) in the Second District.

VII. Officer Reports and Administrative Updates
Officers and Staff to discuss administrative-related matters including, but not limited to, field trip ideas and speaker coordination.

1. CHR Festive Gathering Poll
2. March 24, 2026 is CHR strategic planning session

VIII. Commissioner Announcements and Other Business on Non-Agendized Items
An opportunity for Commissioners to share brief updates, announcements, or raise additional items not included on the published agenda. No formal action will be taken unless the item is scheduled for a future meeting in accordance with applicable rules and procedures.

IX. Ad Hoc Committee and Project Committee Updates
Commissioners to provide reports and/or updates from the work being done by their ad hoc
committee(s) and/or project committee(s).

1. 1–2-month Project- Universal Declaration Human Rights on Incarcerated Person
2. Collaborative Response Team Ad Hoc- Sonoma County Human Rights Summit
3. Community Care Commission
4. Environmental Rights
5. Sonoma County Human Rights Visibility Project 2.0
6. Youth Commission on Human Rights

X. Regular Calendar – Discussion and possible action on items below

1. Approve Work Plan and Allocate $500 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Event - Phillips
Approve the work plan and allocate $500 for the event.

2. Revised Youth Commission Work Plan- Cruz Reyes
Review and approve budget revision for Youth Commission Work Plan

3. Land Acknowledgement Discussion- Phillips
Discussion on whether to implement a Land Acknowledgement.

XI. Additional Agenda Items for The Next Commission Meeting– Phillips

XII. Adjournment

Meeting Documentation

Agenda Packet

Minutes

Agendas and Materials

Agendas and Materials: Agendas and most supporting materials are available on the Commission’s website.

Due to legal, copyright, privacy or policy considerations, not all materials are posted online.

Disabled Accommodation

If you have a disability which requires an accommodation, an alternative format, or requires another person to assist you while attending this meeting, please contact the Deputy Clerk at (707) 565-1851, as soon as possible to ensure arrangements for accommodation.

Approval of the Consent Calendar

The Consent Calendar includes routine financial and administrative actions that are usually approved by a single majority vote. There will be no discussion on these items prior to voting on the motion unless Commission Members request specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent Calendar.

Public Comment

Any member of the audience desiring to address the Commission on a matter on the agenda:

Members of the public are invited to join this meeting via Zoom teleconferencing or in-person. In order that all interested parties have an opportunity to speak, please be brief and limit your comments to the subject under discussion. Each person is usually granted 3 minutes to speak; time limitations are at the discretion of the Chair.

While members of the public are welcome to address the Commission, under the Brown Act, Commission members may not deliberate or take action on items not on the agenda, and generally may only listen.

Commitment to Civil Engagement

All are encouraged to engage in respectful dialog that supports freedom of speech and values diversity of opinion. Commissioners, Staff, and the public are encouraged to:

Create an atmosphere of respect and civility where Commissioners, County Staff, and the Public are free to express their ideas within the time and content parameters established by the Brown Act and CHR’s standard Parliamentary procedures (Robert’s Rules of Order);
Establish and maintain a cordial and respectful atmosphere during discussions;
Foster meaningful dialogue free of attacks of a personal nature and/or attacks based on age, (dis)ability, class, education level, gender, gender identity, occupation, race and/or ethnicity, sexual orientation;
Listen with an open mind to all information, including dissenting points of view, regarding issues presented to the Commission;
Recognize it is sometimes difficult to speak at meetings, and out of respect for each person's perspective, allow speakers to have their say without comment or body gestures, including booing, whistling or clapping.