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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on June 9, 1992 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, Torlakson, McPeak
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Urban Unrest
Olivia Moritz, Chair, Human Relations Commission, 616 Gary
Avenue, Antioch, appeared before the Board this day to represent the
Commission' s concerns relative to urban unrest and tension relative
to the Rodney King issue. She spoke on the need for community
leaders to come together to discuss and develop methods to alleviate
tension and discord.
Ms. Moritz advised that the Commission is unable to make changes
and is handling crises as they come up. She noted that the
Commission does not have a coordinator and a clerical staff person to
assist with the phones. She spoke of the fiscal needs of the
Commission and requested an appropriate funding level in its
1992-1993 Budget.
Other members of the Human Relations speaking were:
Margot Segura, 1020 Appian Way, El Sobrante, requesting a
financial commitment from the Board of Supervisors to fund the
Commission.
David Jackson, 4191 Cobble Stone Drive, Concord, requesting
funding and staff for the Commission.
Board members commented on the serious fiscal crises facing the
County and of the need to have to reduce or eliminate services and
programs. Members of the Human Relations Commission were invited to
attend and participate at Budget hearings. It was suggested that
the Finance Committee review the amount of funding allocated to the
Commission.
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the Finance Committee is
REQUESTED to determine if all State funds allocated have in fact been
budgeted to the County Human Relations Commission with consideration
given to the assignment of a staff person from the Social Service
Department to serve as a part-time coordinator for the Commission.
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supery)i ors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: ( xL
cc• County Administrator PHIL TCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
Finance Committee of Supervisors and County Administrator
Director, Social Service Dept.
By .ly..r._.. ,Deputy